Prayers
Here are some prayers of the Church, given to us to express our love and repentance.
A Child's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, bless my father and mother, my guardians,
and those who are in authority over me, for their love and tender care
for me, and the benefits I receive at their hands. Help me, I pray thee,
to be respectful and obedient to them in all things according to thy
will; and give me thy grace to perform all my duties carefully and
faithfully, to avoid undesirable company and influence, and resist all
temptation that may come my way; that I may live a sober, righteous and
godly life, ever praising thee, and glorifying thy Holy Name. Amen.
A General Intercession
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, who in thy mercy and all-loving kindness
dost regard the prayers of all who call upon thee with their whole
heart, incline thine ear and hear my prayer, now humbly offered unto
thee:
Be mindful, O Lord, of thy Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic
Church; confirm and strengthen it, increase it and keep it in peace, and
preserve it unconquerable forever;
Be mindful, O Lord, of our Metropolitan N., and of every Bishop
of the Orthodox; of Priests and Deacons and all the Clergy of thy
Church, which thou hast established to feed the flock of the Word; and
by their prayers have mercy upon me and save me, a sinner.
Be mindful, O Lord, of all civil Authorities, of our Armed Forces, of
this city in which we dwell, and of every city and land; grant us
peaceful times, that we may lead a calm and tranquil life in all
godliness and sanctity.
Be mindful, O Lord, of my parents, my brothers and sisters, my relatives and friends, and all who are near and dear to me, (name those who you wish to remember),
and grant them mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation,
and pardon and remission of sins; that they may evermore praise and
glorify thy holy Name.
Be mindful, O Lord, of those who travel by land, and sea, and air; of
the young and the old; orphans and widows; the sick and the suffering;
the sorrowing and the afflicted, all captives, and the needy poor; upon
them all send forth thy mercies, for thou art the Giver of all good
things.
Be mindful, O Lord, of me, thy humble servant; grant me thy grace,
that I may be diligent and faithful; that I may avoid evil company and
influence, and resist all temptation; that I may lead a godly and
righteous life, blameless and peaceful, ever serving thee, that I may be
accounted worthy at the last to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Be mindful, O Lord, of all those who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal, especially N., NN.;
pardon all their transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, whether
in word, or deed, or thought. Shelter them in a place of verdure, a
place of repose, whence all sickness, sorrow and sighing have fled away,
and where the sight of thy countenance rejoiceth all thy Saints from
all the ages. Grant them thy heavenly Kingdom, and a portion in thine
ineffable and eternal blessings, and the enjoyment of thine unending
Life.
Hear my prayer, O Lord, for thou art merciful and compassionate, and
lovest mankind, and to thee are due all glory, honor, and worship: to
the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer Before a Journey
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, be thou, O Master,
my companion, guide and guardian during my journey; deliver and protect
me from all danger, misfortune and temptation; that being so defended
by thy divine power, I may have a peaceful and successful journey and
arrive safely at my destination. For in thee I put my trust and hope,
and to thee, together with thy Eternal Father, and the All-holy Spirit, I
ascribe all praise, honor and glory: now and ever, and unto ages of
ages. Amen.
A Prayer Before Commencing Any Task
Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, Fountain of wisdom and Tower of
strength, who knowest that I can do nothing without thy guidance and
help; assist me, I pray thee, and direct me to divine wisdom and power,
that I may accomplish this task, and whatever I may undertake to do,
faithfully and diligently, according to thy will, so that it may be
profitable to myself and others, and to the glory of thy Holy Name. For
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
A Prayer for the Departed
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend the souls of thy servants NN.,
and beseech thee to grant them rest in the place of thy rest, where all
thy blessed Saints repose, and where the light of thy countenance
shineth forever. And I beseech thee also to grant that our present lives
may be godly, sober, and blameless, that, we too may be made worthy to
enter into thy heavenly Kingdom with those we love but see no longer:
for thou art the Resurrection, and the Life, and the Repose of thy
departed servants, O Christ our God, and unto thee we ascribe glory: to
the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer for the Priesthood
O Lord Jesus Christ, enkindle the hearts of all thy priests with the
fire of zealous love for thee, that they may ever seek thy glory; Give
them strength that they may labor unceasingly in thine earthly vineyard
for the salvation of our souls and the glory of thine all-honorable and
majestic Name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer for the Sick
O holy Father, heavenly Physician of our souls and bodies, who hast sent
thine Only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to heal all our ailments
and deliver us from death: do thou visit and heal thy servant N., granting him release from pain and restoration to health and vigor, that he
may give thanks unto thee and bless thy holy Name, of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
A Prayer in Time of Trouble
O God, our help and assistance, who art just and merciful, and who
heareth the supplications of thy people; look down upon me, a miserable
sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble that besets
me, for which, I know, I am deservedly suffering. I acknowledge and
believe, O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our
chastisement, when we drift away from thee, and disobey thy
commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but according to thy
bountiful mercies, for I am the work of thy hands, and thou knowest my
weakness. Grant me, I beseech thee, thy divine helping grace, and endow
me with patience and strength to endure my tribulations with complete
submission to thy Will. Thou knowest my misery and suffering and to
thee, my only hope and refuge, I flee for relief and comfort; trusting
to thine infinite love and compassion, that in due time, when thou
knowest best, thou wilt deliver me from this trouble, and turn my
distress into comfort, when I shall rejoice in thy mercy, and exalt and
praise thy Holy Name, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of a Sick Person
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Physician of souls and bodies, who
didst become man and suffer death on the Cross for our salvation, and
through thy tender love and compassion didst heal all manner of sickness
and affliction; do thou O Lord, visit me in my suffering, and grant me
grace and strength to bear this sickness with which I am afflicted, with
Christian patience and submission to thy will, trusting in thy loving
kindness and tender mercy. Bless, I pray thee, the means used for my
recovery, and those who administer them. I know O Lord, that I justly
deserve any punishment inflicted upon me for I have so often offended
thee and sinned against thee, in thought, word, and deed. Therefore, I
humbly pray thee, look upon my weakness, and deal not with me after my
sins, but according to the multitude of thy mercies. Have compassion on
me, and let mercy and justice meet; and deliver me from this sickness
and suffering I am undergoing. Grant that my sickness may be the means
of my true repentance and amendment of my life according to thy will,
that I may spend the rest of my days in thy love and fear: that my soul,
being helped by thy grace and sanctified by thy Holy Mysteries, may be
prepared for its passage to the Eternal Life, and there, in the company
of thy blessed Saints, may praise and glorify thee with thy Eternal
Father and Life-giving Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer of Married Persons
O merciful God, we bessech thee ever to remind us that the married state
is holy, and that we must keep it so; grant us thy grace, that we may
continue in faithfulness and love; increase in us the spirit of mutual
understanding and trust, that no quarrel or strife may come between us;
grant us thy blessings, that we may stand before our fellows and in thy
sight as an ideal family; and finally, by thy mercy, account us worthy
of everlasting life: for thou art our sanctification, and to thee we
ascribe glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of Parents for Their Children and for Relatives and Friends
O God, our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon thy servants (Name those whom you wish to remember)
for whom I humbly pray thee, and commend to thy gracious care and
protection. Be thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their
endeavors, lead them in the path of thy truth, and draw them nearer to
thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in thy love and
fear; doing thy will in all things. Give them grace that they may be
temperate, industrious, diligent, devout and charitable. Defend them
against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to
resist all temptation and corruption of this life; and direct them in
the way of salvation, through the merits of thy Son, our Saviour Jesus
Christ, and the intercessions of his Holy Mother and thy blessed Saints.
Amen.
A Prayer of Repentance
O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I
have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body
and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended thee, and I
sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray thee, O Lord: of thy mercy
forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly
resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin
no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise
and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer of Saint Basil the Great
We bless thee, O God most high and Lord of mercies, who ever workest great and mysterious deeds for us, glorious, wonderful, and numberless; who providest us with sleep as a rest from our infirmities and as a repose for our bodies tired by labor. We thank thee that thou hast not destroyed us in our transgressions, but in thy love toward mankind thou hast raised us up, as we lay in despair, that we may glorify thy Majesty. We entreat thine infinite goodness, enlighten the eyes of our understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence; open our mouths and fill them with thy praise, that we may unceasingly sing and confess thee, who art God glorified in all and by all, the eternal Father, the Only-Begotten Son, and the all-holy and good and life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of Single Persons
O Blessed Lord, who hast set up for us an example of ideal purity,
strengthen me, I beseech thee, when temptation besets me, and when
strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may remain constant in
virtue and innocent in thought, word, and deed, doing such things only
as are well-pleasing unto thee; grant me growth in wisdom and
understanding, that I may serve thee in holiness all the days of my
life: through the intercessions of thine all-immaculate Mother and of
all thy Saints, especially my patron Saint N. Amen.
A Prayer to the All Holy Trinity
The Father is my hope; the Son is my refuge; the Holy Spirit is my protector. O All-holy Trinity, glory to thee.
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Arising from sleep I thank thee, O holy Trinity, because of the abundance of thy goodness and long-suffering thou wast not wroth with me, slothful and sinful as I am; neither hast thou destroyed me in my transgressions: but in thy compassion raised me up, as I lay in despair; that at dawn I might sing the glories of thy Majesty. Do thou now enlighten the eyes of my understanding, open my mouth to receive thy words, teach me thy commandments, help me to do thy will, confessing thee from my heart, singing and praising thine All-holy Name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer to Your Guardian Angel
O Angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of my soul and body,
forgive me everything wherein I have offended thee every day of my life,
and protect me from all influence and temptation of the evil one. May I
nevermore anger God by any sin. Pray for me to the Lord, that He may
make me worthy of the grace of the All-holy Trinity, and of the Most
Blessed Theotokos, and of all the Saints. Amen.
A Prayer to Your Patron Saint
Pray unto God for me, O Holy Saint (Name), well-pleasing to God: for I turn unto thee, who art the speedy helper and intercessor for my soul
Evening Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia of Thanksgiving
Now that the day has come to a close, I thank thee, O Lord, and I ask
that the evening with the night may be sinless; grant this to me, O
Savior, and save me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Now that the day hath passed, I glorify thee, O Master, and I ask that
the evening, with the night may be without offense; grant this to me, O
Savior, and save me.Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Now that the day hath run its course, I praise thee, O Holy One, and I
ask that the evening with the night may be undisturbed; grant this to
me, O Savior, and save me.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
A Prayer for Forgiveness
O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or
deed or thought, forgive me all, for thou art good and lovest mankind.
Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all
influence and temptation of the evil one. Raise me up again in proper
time that I may glorify thee; for thou art blessed: with thine
Only-begotten Son and thine All-holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages
of ages. Amen.
The Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten,
Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of
Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom
all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who
proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is
worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead.
And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
O Christ our God, who at all times and in every hour, in heaven and on
earth, art worshiped and glorified; who art long-suffering, merciful
and compassionate; who lovest the just and showest mercy upon the sinner;
who callest all to salvation through the promise of blessings to come; O
Lord, in this hour receive our supplications, and direct our lives
according to thy commandments. Sanctify our souls, hallow our bodies,
correct our thoughts, cleanse our minds; deliver us from all
tribulation, evil and distress. Encompass us with thy holy Angels, that
guided and guarded by them, we may attain to the unity of the faith and
to the knowledge of thine unapproachable glory, for thou art blessed
unto ages of ages. Amen.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
As you lie down to sleep, say:
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my soul and my body. Do thou thyself
bless me, have mercy upon me, and grant me life eternal. Amen.
Hymn to the Theotokos
It is truly meet to bless thee, O Theotokos, who art ever blessed and
all-blamelesss, and the mother of our God. More honorable than the
Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, thou who
without stain barest God the Word, and art truly Theotokos: we magnify
thee.
Jesus Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Midday Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
O Christ our God, who at this hour didst stretch out thy loving arms
upon the Cross that all men might be gathered unto thee, help us and
save us who cry out unto thee: Glory to thee, O Lord.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
Morning Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before thee, O Blessed One, and
sing to thee, O Mighty One, the Angelic Hymn: Holy, holy, holy art
thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
From my bed and sleep Thou hast raised me: O Lord, enlighten my mind
and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise thee, O Holy Trinity:
Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on
us.
Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be
revealed: but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night: Holy,
holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Arising from sleep I thank thee, O holy Trinity, because of the
abundance of thy goodness and long-suffering thou wast not wroth with
me, slothful and sinful as I am; neither hast thou destroyed me in my
transgressions: but in thy compassion raised me up, as I lay in despair;
that at dawn I might sing the glories of thy Majesty. Do thou now
enlighten the eyes of my understanding, open my mouth to receive thy
words, teach me thy commandments, help me to do thy will, confessing
thee from my heart, singing and praising thine All-holy Name: of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto
ages of ages. Amen.
The Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten,
Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of
Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom
all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who
proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is
worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead.
And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Basil the Great
We bless thee, O God most high and Lord of mercies, who ever workest
great and mysterious deeds for us, glorious, wonderful, and numberless;
who providest us with sleep as a rest from our infirmities and as a
repose for our bodies tired by labor. We thank thee that thou hast not
destroyed us in our transgressions, but in thy love toward mankind thou
hast raised us up, as we lay in despair, that we may glorify thy
Majesty. We entreat thine infinite goodness, enlighten the eyes of our
understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence;
open our mouths and fill them with thy praise, that we may unceasingly
sing and confess thee, who art God glorified in all and by all, the
eternal Father, the Only-Begotten Son, and the all-holy and good and
life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
Prayer Before the Icon of Christ
We reverence thy spotless Icon, O gracious Lord, and ask forgiveness of
our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of thine own good will thou
wast pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that thou mightest
deliver from bondage to the enemy those whom thou hadst fashioned.
Wherefore, we cry aloud unto thee: thou hast filled all things with joy,
O our Savior, for thou didst come to save the world.
Prayer Before the Icon of the Theotokos
Forasmuch as thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us
worthy of compassion; Look upon a sinful people; Manifest thy power as
ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! as once did
Gabriel, Chief Captain of the Bodiless Powers
Prayer on Entering a Church Building
I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy
fear I will worship toward thy holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in thy
righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before me,
that with a clear mind I may glorify thee forever, One Divine Power
worshiped in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer on Leaving a Church Building
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy
word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared
before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the
glory of thy people Israel.
Prayers at the Table
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Then
O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of thy servants, for thou
art Holy always; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Or
They that hunger shall eat and be satisfied, they that seek after the
Lord shall praise him; their hearts shall live forever. Amen.
Or
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts of which we are about to
partake, for thou art blessed and glorified; now and ever, and unto ages
of ages. Amen.
After Meals
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Then
Blessed is God, who is merciful unto us and nourisheth us from His
bounteous gifts by His grace and compassion, always, now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
Or
We thank thee, O Christ our God, that thou hast satisfied us with thy
earthly gifts, deprive us not of thy Heavenly Kingdom; but as thou
entered into the midst of thy disciples, O Saviour, and gave them peace,
enter also among us and saves us. Amen.
Or
We thank thee, O God, the Giver of all good things, for these gifts
and all thy mercies, and we bless thy Holy Name, always, now and ever,
and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Psalm 50
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy: according to
the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out mine iniquity. Wash me
thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I
acknowledge mine iniquity: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee
only have I sinned, and done evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be
justified in thy words, and prevail when thou art judged. For behold, I
was shapen in iniquity: and in sins did my mother conceive me. For
behold, thou hast loved truth: the unclear and hidden things of thy
wisdom thou hast made clear to me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop,
and I shall be clean: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow. Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness: the bones which thou
hast broken shall rejoice. Turn away thy face from my sins, and blot out
all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right
spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy
holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation: and
steady me with thy guiding Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy
ways: and the impious shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from
blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall
sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips: and my mouth
shall declare thy praise. For hadst thou desired sacrifice, I would
have given it to thee: thou delightest not in burnt offerings.
Sacrifices to God are a contrite spirit: a contrite and humble heart, O
God, thou wilt not despise. Do good, O Lord, in thy good will unto Zion:
that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up. Then shalt thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole
burnt offerings: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Thanksgiving After Deliverance from Trouble
Almighty and merciful God, I most humbly and heartily thank thy divine
majesty for thy loving kindness and tender mercies, that thou hast heard
my humble prayer, and graciously vouchsafed to deliver me from my
trouble and misery. Grant me, I beseech thee, thy helping grace, that I
may obediently walk in thy holy commandments, and lead a sober,
righteous and godly life, ever remembering thy mercies, and the
blessings thou hast undeservedly bestowed upon me, that I may
continually offer to thee the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, O
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Recovery from Sickness
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Source of life and Fountain of all
good things, I bless thy Holy Name, and offer to thee most hearty thanks
for having delivered me from my sickness and restored me to health.
Grant me thy continuing grace, I pray thee, that I may keep my good
resolutions and correct the errors of my past life, and improve in
virtue, and live a new life in dutiful fear of thee, doing thy will in
all things, and devoting this new life which thou hast given me to thy
service: that thus living for thee, I may be found ready when it
pleaseth thee to call me to thee, O heavenly Father, to whom with thine
Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and thine all-holy and
Life-giving Spirit, is due all honor, praise, glory, and thanksgiving:
now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
The Angelic Salutation
Hail! Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, O Virgin Theotokos:
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for
thou hast borne the Savior of our souls.
Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before thee, O Blessed One, and sing to thee, O Mighty One, the Angelic Hymn: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
From my bed and sleep Thou hast raised me: O Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise thee, O Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed: but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
A Child's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, bless my father and mother, my guardians,
and those who are in authority over me, for their love and tender care
for me, and the benefits I receive at their hands. Help me, I pray thee,
to be respectful and obedient to them in all things according to thy
will; and give me thy grace to perform all my duties carefully and
faithfully, to avoid undesirable company and influence, and resist all
temptation that may come my way; that I may live a sober, righteous and
godly life, ever praising thee, and glorifying thy Holy Name. Amen.
A General Intercession
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, who in thy mercy and all-loving kindness
dost regard the prayers of all who call upon thee with their whole
heart, incline thine ear and hear my prayer, now humbly offered unto
thee:
Be mindful, O Lord, of thy Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic
Church; confirm and strengthen it, increase it and keep it in peace, and
preserve it unconquerable forever;
Be mindful, O Lord, of our Metropolitan N., and of every Bishop
of the Orthodox; of Priests and Deacons and all the Clergy of thy
Church, which thou hast established to feed the flock of the Word; and
by their prayers have mercy upon me and save me, a sinner.
Be mindful, O Lord, of all civil Authorities, of our Armed Forces, of
this city in which we dwell, and of every city and land; grant us
peaceful times, that we may lead a calm and tranquil life in all
godliness and sanctity.
Be mindful, O Lord, of my parents, my brothers and sisters, my relatives and friends, and all who are near and dear to me, (name those who you wish to remember),
and grant them mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation,
and pardon and remission of sins; that they may evermore praise and
glorify thy holy Name.
Be mindful, O Lord, of those who travel by land, and sea, and air; of
the young and the old; orphans and widows; the sick and the suffering;
the sorrowing and the afflicted, all captives, and the needy poor; upon
them all send forth thy mercies, for thou art the Giver of all good
things.
Be mindful, O Lord, of me, thy humble servant; grant me thy grace,
that I may be diligent and faithful; that I may avoid evil company and
influence, and resist all temptation; that I may lead a godly and
righteous life, blameless and peaceful, ever serving thee, that I may be
accounted worthy at the last to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Be mindful, O Lord, of all those who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal, especially N., NN.;
pardon all their transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, whether
in word, or deed, or thought. Shelter them in a place of verdure, a
place of repose, whence all sickness, sorrow and sighing have fled away,
and where the sight of thy countenance rejoiceth all thy Saints from
all the ages. Grant them thy heavenly Kingdom, and a portion in thine
ineffable and eternal blessings, and the enjoyment of thine unending
Life.
Hear my prayer, O Lord, for thou art merciful and compassionate, and
lovest mankind, and to thee are due all glory, honor, and worship: to
the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer Before a Journey
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, be thou, O Master,
my companion, guide and guardian during my journey; deliver and protect
me from all danger, misfortune and temptation; that being so defended
by thy divine power, I may have a peaceful and successful journey and
arrive safely at my destination. For in thee I put my trust and hope,
and to thee, together with thy Eternal Father, and the All-holy Spirit, I
ascribe all praise, honor and glory: now and ever, and unto ages of
ages. Amen.
A Prayer Before Commencing Any Task
Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, Fountain of wisdom and Tower of
strength, who knowest that I can do nothing without thy guidance and
help; assist me, I pray thee, and direct me to divine wisdom and power,
that I may accomplish this task, and whatever I may undertake to do,
faithfully and diligently, according to thy will, so that it may be
profitable to myself and others, and to the glory of thy Holy Name. For
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
A Prayer for the Departed
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend the souls of thy servants NN.,
and beseech thee to grant them rest in the place of thy rest, where all
thy blessed Saints repose, and where the light of thy countenance
shineth forever. And I beseech thee also to grant that our present lives
may be godly, sober, and blameless, that, we too may be made worthy to
enter into thy heavenly Kingdom with those we love but see no longer:
for thou art the Resurrection, and the Life, and the Repose of thy
departed servants, O Christ our God, and unto thee we ascribe glory: to
the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer for the Priesthood
O Lord Jesus Christ, enkindle the hearts of all thy priests with the
fire of zealous love for thee, that they may ever seek thy glory; Give
them strength that they may labor unceasingly in thine earthly vineyard
for the salvation of our souls and the glory of thine all-honorable and
majestic Name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer for the Sick
O holy Father, heavenly Physician of our souls and bodies, who hast sent
thine Only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to heal all our ailments
and deliver us from death: do thou visit and heal thy servant N., granting him release from pain and restoration to health and vigor, that he
may give thanks unto thee and bless thy holy Name, of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
A Prayer in Time of Trouble
O God, our help and assistance, who art just and merciful, and who
heareth the supplications of thy people; look down upon me, a miserable
sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble that besets
me, for which, I know, I am deservedly suffering. I acknowledge and
believe, O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our
chastisement, when we drift away from thee, and disobey thy
commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but according to thy
bountiful mercies, for I am the work of thy hands, and thou knowest my
weakness. Grant me, I beseech thee, thy divine helping grace, and endow
me with patience and strength to endure my tribulations with complete
submission to thy Will. Thou knowest my misery and suffering and to
thee, my only hope and refuge, I flee for relief and comfort; trusting
to thine infinite love and compassion, that in due time, when thou
knowest best, thou wilt deliver me from this trouble, and turn my
distress into comfort, when I shall rejoice in thy mercy, and exalt and
praise thy Holy Name, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of a Sick Person
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Physician of souls and bodies, who
didst become man and suffer death on the Cross for our salvation, and
through thy tender love and compassion didst heal all manner of sickness
and affliction; do thou O Lord, visit me in my suffering, and grant me
grace and strength to bear this sickness with which I am afflicted, with
Christian patience and submission to thy will, trusting in thy loving
kindness and tender mercy. Bless, I pray thee, the means used for my
recovery, and those who administer them. I know O Lord, that I justly
deserve any punishment inflicted upon me for I have so often offended
thee and sinned against thee, in thought, word, and deed. Therefore, I
humbly pray thee, look upon my weakness, and deal not with me after my
sins, but according to the multitude of thy mercies. Have compassion on
me, and let mercy and justice meet; and deliver me from this sickness
and suffering I am undergoing. Grant that my sickness may be the means
of my true repentance and amendment of my life according to thy will,
that I may spend the rest of my days in thy love and fear: that my soul,
being helped by thy grace and sanctified by thy Holy Mysteries, may be
prepared for its passage to the Eternal Life, and there, in the company
of thy blessed Saints, may praise and glorify thee with thy Eternal
Father and Life-giving Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer of Married Persons
O merciful God, we bessech thee ever to remind us that the married state
is holy, and that we must keep it so; grant us thy grace, that we may
continue in faithfulness and love; increase in us the spirit of mutual
understanding and trust, that no quarrel or strife may come between us;
grant us thy blessings, that we may stand before our fellows and in thy
sight as an ideal family; and finally, by thy mercy, account us worthy
of everlasting life: for thou art our sanctification, and to thee we
ascribe glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of Parents for Their Children and for Relatives and Friends
O God, our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon thy servants (Name those whom you wish to remember)
for whom I humbly pray thee, and commend to thy gracious care and
protection. Be thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their
endeavors, lead them in the path of thy truth, and draw them nearer to
thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in thy love and
fear; doing thy will in all things. Give them grace that they may be
temperate, industrious, diligent, devout and charitable. Defend them
against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to
resist all temptation and corruption of this life; and direct them in
the way of salvation, through the merits of thy Son, our Saviour Jesus
Christ, and the intercessions of his Holy Mother and thy blessed Saints.
Amen.
A Prayer of Repentance
O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I
have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body
and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended thee, and I
sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray thee, O Lord: of thy mercy
forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly
resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin
no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise
and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer of Saint Basil the Great
We bless thee, O God most high and Lord of mercies, who ever workest great and mysterious deeds for us, glorious, wonderful, and numberless; who providest us with sleep as a rest from our infirmities and as a repose for our bodies tired by labor. We thank thee that thou hast not destroyed us in our transgressions, but in thy love toward mankind thou hast raised us up, as we lay in despair, that we may glorify thy Majesty. We entreat thine infinite goodness, enlighten the eyes of our understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence; open our mouths and fill them with thy praise, that we may unceasingly sing and confess thee, who art God glorified in all and by all, the eternal Father, the Only-Begotten Son, and the all-holy and good and life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer of Single Persons
O Blessed Lord, who hast set up for us an example of ideal purity,
strengthen me, I beseech thee, when temptation besets me, and when
strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may remain constant in
virtue and innocent in thought, word, and deed, doing such things only
as are well-pleasing unto thee; grant me growth in wisdom and
understanding, that I may serve thee in holiness all the days of my
life: through the intercessions of thine all-immaculate Mother and of
all thy Saints, especially my patron Saint N. Amen.
A Prayer to the All Holy Trinity
The Father is my hope; the Son is my refuge; the Holy Spirit is my protector. O All-holy Trinity, glory to thee.
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Arising from sleep I thank thee, O holy Trinity, because of the abundance of thy goodness and long-suffering thou wast not wroth with me, slothful and sinful as I am; neither hast thou destroyed me in my transgressions: but in thy compassion raised me up, as I lay in despair; that at dawn I might sing the glories of thy Majesty. Do thou now enlighten the eyes of my understanding, open my mouth to receive thy words, teach me thy commandments, help me to do thy will, confessing thee from my heart, singing and praising thine All-holy Name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer to Your Guardian Angel
O Angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of my soul and body,
forgive me everything wherein I have offended thee every day of my life,
and protect me from all influence and temptation of the evil one. May I
nevermore anger God by any sin. Pray for me to the Lord, that He may
make me worthy of the grace of the All-holy Trinity, and of the Most
Blessed Theotokos, and of all the Saints. Amen.
A Prayer to Your Patron Saint
Pray unto God for me, O Holy Saint (Name), well-pleasing to God: for I turn unto thee, who art the speedy helper and intercessor for my soul
Evening Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia of Thanksgiving
Now that the day has come to a close, I thank thee, O Lord, and I ask
that the evening with the night may be sinless; grant this to me, O
Savior, and save me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Now that the day hath passed, I glorify thee, O Master, and I ask that
the evening, with the night may be without offense; grant this to me, O
Savior, and save me.Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Now that the day hath run its course, I praise thee, O Holy One, and I
ask that the evening with the night may be undisturbed; grant this to
me, O Savior, and save me.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
A Prayer for Forgiveness
O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or
deed or thought, forgive me all, for thou art good and lovest mankind.
Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all
influence and temptation of the evil one. Raise me up again in proper
time that I may glorify thee; for thou art blessed: with thine
Only-begotten Son and thine All-holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages
of ages. Amen.
The Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten,
Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of
Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom
all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who
proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is
worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead.
And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
O Christ our God, who at all times and in every hour, in heaven and on
earth, art worshiped and glorified; who art long-suffering, merciful
and compassionate; who lovest the just and showest mercy upon the sinner;
who callest all to salvation through the promise of blessings to come; O
Lord, in this hour receive our supplications, and direct our lives
according to thy commandments. Sanctify our souls, hallow our bodies,
correct our thoughts, cleanse our minds; deliver us from all
tribulation, evil and distress. Encompass us with thy holy Angels, that
guided and guarded by them, we may attain to the unity of the faith and
to the knowledge of thine unapproachable glory, for thou art blessed
unto ages of ages. Amen.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
As you lie down to sleep, say:
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my soul and my body. Do thou thyself
bless me, have mercy upon me, and grant me life eternal. Amen.
Hymn to the Theotokos
It is truly meet to bless thee, O Theotokos, who art ever blessed and
all-blamelesss, and the mother of our God. More honorable than the
Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, thou who
without stain barest God the Word, and art truly Theotokos: we magnify
thee.
Jesus Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Midday Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
O Christ our God, who at this hour didst stretch out thy loving arms
upon the Cross that all men might be gathered unto thee, help us and
save us who cry out unto thee: Glory to thee, O Lord.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
Morning Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all
places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of
life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our
souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities
for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before thee, O Blessed One, and
sing to thee, O Mighty One, the Angelic Hymn: Holy, holy, holy art
thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
From my bed and sleep Thou hast raised me: O Lord, enlighten my mind
and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise thee, O Holy Trinity:
Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on
us.
Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be
revealed: but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night: Holy,
holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Arising from sleep I thank thee, O holy Trinity, because of the
abundance of thy goodness and long-suffering thou wast not wroth with
me, slothful and sinful as I am; neither hast thou destroyed me in my
transgressions: but in thy compassion raised me up, as I lay in despair;
that at dawn I might sing the glories of thy Majesty. Do thou now
enlighten the eyes of my understanding, open my mouth to receive thy
words, teach me thy commandments, help me to do thy will, confessing
thee from my heart, singing and praising thine All-holy Name: of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto
ages of ages. Amen.
The Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten,
Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of
Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom
all things were made:
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried;
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who
proceedeth from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is
worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets;
And I believe in One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the Resurrection of the dead.
And the Life of the world to come. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Basil the Great
We bless thee, O God most high and Lord of mercies, who ever workest
great and mysterious deeds for us, glorious, wonderful, and numberless;
who providest us with sleep as a rest from our infirmities and as a
repose for our bodies tired by labor. We thank thee that thou hast not
destroyed us in our transgressions, but in thy love toward mankind thou
hast raised us up, as we lay in despair, that we may glorify thy
Majesty. We entreat thine infinite goodness, enlighten the eyes of our
understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence;
open our mouths and fill them with thy praise, that we may unceasingly
sing and confess thee, who art God glorified in all and by all, the
eternal Father, the Only-Begotten Son, and the all-holy and good and
life-giving Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Here may be added your own private devotions and intercessions, using your own words or other prayers. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.
Prayer Before the Icon of Christ
We reverence thy spotless Icon, O gracious Lord, and ask forgiveness of
our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of thine own good will thou
wast pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that thou mightest
deliver from bondage to the enemy those whom thou hadst fashioned.
Wherefore, we cry aloud unto thee: thou hast filled all things with joy,
O our Savior, for thou didst come to save the world.
Prayer Before the Icon of the Theotokos
Forasmuch as thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us
worthy of compassion; Look upon a sinful people; Manifest thy power as
ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! as once did
Gabriel, Chief Captain of the Bodiless Powers
Prayer on Entering a Church Building
I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy
fear I will worship toward thy holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in thy
righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before me,
that with a clear mind I may glorify thee forever, One Divine Power
worshiped in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer on Leaving a Church Building
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy
word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared
before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the
glory of thy people Israel.
Prayers at the Table
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Then
O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of thy servants, for thou
art Holy always; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Or
They that hunger shall eat and be satisfied, they that seek after the
Lord shall praise him; their hearts shall live forever. Amen.
Or
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts of which we are about to
partake, for thou art blessed and glorified; now and ever, and unto ages
of ages. Amen.
After Meals
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Then
Blessed is God, who is merciful unto us and nourisheth us from His
bounteous gifts by His grace and compassion, always, now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
Or
We thank thee, O Christ our God, that thou hast satisfied us with thy
earthly gifts, deprive us not of thy Heavenly Kingdom; but as thou
entered into the midst of thy disciples, O Saviour, and gave them peace,
enter also among us and saves us. Amen.
Or
We thank thee, O God, the Giver of all good things, for these gifts
and all thy mercies, and we bless thy Holy Name, always, now and ever,
and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Psalm 50
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy: according to
the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out mine iniquity. Wash me
thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I
acknowledge mine iniquity: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee
only have I sinned, and done evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be
justified in thy words, and prevail when thou art judged. For behold, I
was shapen in iniquity: and in sins did my mother conceive me. For
behold, thou hast loved truth: the unclear and hidden things of thy
wisdom thou hast made clear to me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop,
and I shall be clean: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow. Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness: the bones which thou
hast broken shall rejoice. Turn away thy face from my sins, and blot out
all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right
spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy
holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation: and
steady me with thy guiding Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy
ways: and the impious shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from
blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall
sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips: and my mouth
shall declare thy praise. For hadst thou desired sacrifice, I would
have given it to thee: thou delightest not in burnt offerings.
Sacrifices to God are a contrite spirit: a contrite and humble heart, O
God, thou wilt not despise. Do good, O Lord, in thy good will unto Zion:
that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up. Then shalt thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole
burnt offerings: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Thanksgiving After Deliverance from Trouble
Almighty and merciful God, I most humbly and heartily thank thy divine
majesty for thy loving kindness and tender mercies, that thou hast heard
my humble prayer, and graciously vouchsafed to deliver me from my
trouble and misery. Grant me, I beseech thee, thy helping grace, that I
may obediently walk in thy holy commandments, and lead a sober,
righteous and godly life, ever remembering thy mercies, and the
blessings thou hast undeservedly bestowed upon me, that I may
continually offer to thee the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, O
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Recovery from Sickness
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Source of life and Fountain of all
good things, I bless thy Holy Name, and offer to thee most hearty thanks
for having delivered me from my sickness and restored me to health.
Grant me thy continuing grace, I pray thee, that I may keep my good
resolutions and correct the errors of my past life, and improve in
virtue, and live a new life in dutiful fear of thee, doing thy will in
all things, and devoting this new life which thou hast given me to thy
service: that thus living for thee, I may be found ready when it
pleaseth thee to call me to thee, O heavenly Father, to whom with thine
Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and thine all-holy and
Life-giving Spirit, is due all honor, praise, glory, and thanksgiving:
now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
The Angelic Salutation
Hail! Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, O Virgin Theotokos:
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for
thou hast borne the Savior of our souls.
Trisagion Prayers
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art in all places and fillest all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for thy Name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before thee, O Blessed One, and sing to thee, O Mighty One, the Angelic Hymn: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
From my bed and sleep Thou hast raised me: O Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise thee, O Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed: but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night: Holy, holy, holy art thou, O God. Through the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)