A poetic prayer of thanksgiving to St. Ephraim of Nea Makri

 

Wonderworker 

 

A poetic prayer of thanksgiving to St. Ephraim of Nea Makri

O Saint Ephraim, I wanted

To cry out to all

Of your many wondrous deeds

And to cry with joy.

 

You have become a consolation

And a hope of the faithful.

You heal them medically

Which benefits everyone.

 

Day and night you walk,

Run, and hasten

To help young and old,

Without ceasing.

 

Because of this everyone honors you

And hastens to your Monastery,

And lights candles in your honor

Within their soul.

 

Thus, when I learned

Of your holy name,

I hastened immediately to be saved

From my tortures.

 

I entreat you, O Saint,

Give me the joy

To speedily escape

And I will become well.