Morning Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Arising from sleep, I thank You, O Most Holy Trinity, that, for the sake of Your
great kindness, and long suffering, You have not had indignation against me, for
I am slothful and sinful. Neither have You destroyed me in my
transgressions. But You have shown Your customary love toward mankind, and
have raised me up as I lay in heedlessness, that I might sing my morning hymn
and glorify Your sovereignty. Do now enlighten the eyes of my
understanding, open my ears to receive Your words, and teach me Your
commandments. Help me to do Your will, to sing to You, to confess You from
my heart, and to praise Your All-Holy Name: of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Evening
O eternal God, King of all creation, Who have kept me safe to attain to this
hour, forgive me the sins which I have committed this day in thought, word, and
deed. And cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from every stain of flesh and
spirit. Grant me, O Lord, to pass this night in peace, to rise from my
bed, and to please Your holy Name all the days of my life, and to vanquish the
enemies, both corporeal and incorporeal, that contend against me. Deliver
me, O Lord, from the vain thoughts that stain me, and from evil desires.
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 forever. Amen.
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The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all
things visible and invisible. And I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the
only-begotten Son of God. Born of the Father before all ages. God of God, Light
of Light, true God of true God. Begotten, not made, of one substance with the
Father. By whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came
down from heaven. And He became flesh by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary: and
was made man. He was also crucified for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and
was buried. And on the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures. He
ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. He will come
again in glory to judge the living and the dead. And of His kingdom there will
be no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father. Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, and who spoke through the prophets. And one holy, Catholic, and
Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. And I await
the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the world to come. Amen.
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Intercessory Prayers
Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, Your mercies and loving kindnesses,
which have been from everlasting, and for the sake of which You did become man
and deign to endure crucifixion and death for the salvation of all who rightly
believe in You. You rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, and sit
at the right hand of God the Father, and regard the humble prayers of all who
call upon You with their whole heart. Incline Your ear and hear the humble
entreaty of me, your unprofitable servant, who offers it for an odor of
spiritual fragrance for all Your people. And first of all remember Your
Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church which You have purchased with Your precious
blood.
Confirm and strengthen it, enlarge and multiply it, keep it in peace, and
preserve it unconquerable by the gates of hell forever. Heal the schisms
of the churches, quench the ragings of the heathen, speedily undo and root out
the growths of heresies, and bring them to naught by the power of Your Holy
Spirt.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all world rulers, on our president, Bill Clinton
(or another name, depending on your country),
and on all our civil authorities. Speak peace and blessing in their hearts
for Your holy Church, and for all Your peoples, in order that we may live a calm
and peaceful life, in all godliness and dignity.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon John Paul II, the Pope of Rome, and upon all
patriarchs, metropolitans, archbishops, priests, ministers and deacons, and all
the clergy of Your Church, which You have established to feed the flock of Your
word, and by their prayers have mercy upon me, and save me, a sinner.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon my spiritual father (name)
and by his holy prayers forgive me my transgressions.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon my parents, my spouse, my brothers and
sisters, my children, my kinsmen after the flesh and my friends, and grant them
Your blessings both here and hereafter.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon the old, the young, the needy, the orphans and
the widows, and on all that are in sickness and sorrow, in distress and
affliction, in oppression and captivity, in prison and confinement. More
especially have mercy upon Your servants who are under persecution for Your sake
and for the sake of the Catholic Orthodox faith at the hands of heathen nations,
of apostates, and of heretics: remember them, visit, strengthen, keep and
comfort them, and make haste to grant them, by Your power, relief, freedom and
deliverance.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon all who are sent on duty, all who travel, our
fathers, brothers and sisters, and upon all true Christians.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon all who envy and affront me, and do me
mischief, and do not let them perish through me, a sinner.
Those who depart from the Orthodox Catholic faith, dazzled by destroying
heresies do enlighten by the light of Your holy wisdom, and unite them to Your
Holy, Apostolic, Catholic Church.
(Add here any further petitions)
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Pray either the morning or evening prayer,
depending on the time of day.
Prayer for the Beginning of the Day
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely
upon Your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal Your will to me.
Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that
comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that
Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and
feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by
You. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and
embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming
day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray.
And, Yourself, pray in me. Amen.
Prayer for the End of the Day