Another version of a blessing of herbs or flowers on the Solemnity of the Assumption. In this case though, the blessing is taken from the Byzantine ritual and so we ought to say the "Dormition", this is the proper term in the East for what the Latins call the Assumption of Mary.
O almighty, eternal God, by your word alone You created out
of nothing the heavens, earth, sea, and all things visible and invisible. You
commanded that the earth give forth plants and trees for the needs of man and
animal, each according to its need. In your infinite goodness You ordained that
these plants serve not only as food for the animals but also as medicine for
the sick body. We beseech you, bless these different plants and fruits and
bestow upon them your blessing, and endow them with your power, so that they
may serve man and animal like as a defense against all sickness and all that is
impure: for You are our God and we give glory to You, Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
These flowers (or: plants) are blessed and sanctified by the sprinkling of this holy water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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