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+The Project Gutenberg eBook of Orthodox Daily Prayers
+
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+Title: Orthodox Daily Prayers
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+Author: Anonymous
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+Release Date: January 16, 2011 [eBook #34981]
+[Most recently updated: September 25, 2021]
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+Language: English
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+*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS ***
+
+
+
+
+ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS
+
+
+
+
+
+
+St. Tikhon's Seminary Press
+1982
+
+Printed
+with the blessings
+of
+His Grace,
+the Right Reverend
+HERMAN
+Bishop of Philadelphia
+and
+Eastern Pennsylvania
+
+
+
+
+TABLE OF CONTENTS
+
+
+  Introduction                                                          1
+  Morning Prayers                                                       5
+  Commemoration of the Living and the Dead                             25
+  Prayers at the Table                                                 33
+  The Order of Compline                                                38
+  Before Sleep                                                         68
+  The Three Canons                                                     89
+  Canon in Preparation for Holy Communion                             119
+  Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion                           130
+  Prayers for Thanksgiving After Communion                            161
+
+
+
+
+                              INTRODUCTION
+
+
+
+
+                             THE PRAYERBOOK
+
+
+The present Prayerbook contains the most basic daily prayers of the
+Orthodox Christian as they have been transmitted to us essentially by the
+Russian Church, although the other Orthodox Traditions in this matter are
+very similar.
+
+In this book, we will find the Psalms of the Holy Prophet King David, the
+prayer which Our Lord Himself taught His holy disciples, prayers of the
+desert fathers, prayers of the great hierarchs and teachers of the
+Church, as well as the prayers of more recent fathers.
+
+The publication of such prayers does not limit the free expression of the
+Christian soul to the Creator, the Most-holy Theotokos and the Saints. On
+the contrary, by reading these prayers we learn how to pray. They become
+models for our own, personal prayers. Often, we would like to pray but,
+distracted by the bustling world around us, or troubled by fear or
+sorrow, we do not even know how to begin. We then begin with the
+Prayerbook and find that not only much of what we wanted to say is
+included in the prayers of the fathers, but that afterwards, we find
+words of our own to continue the outpouring of our soul.
+
+There is yet another gift in the Prayerbook. As Orthodox Christians we
+are all members of the same Body. We express and partake of that oneness
+in the services of the Church, especially in the Divine Liturgy. Through
+the Prayerbook, this oneness is brought into our homes or any place that
+an Orthodox Christian reads it. Our own prayers are carried to the Throne
+of God on the wings of prayers that have been used by the People of God
+for centuries. We no longer pray alone.
+
+
+
+
+                           THE RULE OF PRAYER
+
+
+Many rules of prayer have developed in the history of the Church. At no
+place or time has there been a uniform rule. In 19th Century Russia, for
+example, the rule varied considerably from one monastery to another,
+though certain basic elements were found in all of them. Therefore, the
+term "Rule of Prayer" should never be understood as a strait jacket,
+regulating and limiting our communion with God.
+
+What the Rules do teach us is the importance of regularity in our life of
+prayer. It is better to say a few prayers every day without fail than to
+say a great number of prayers on an irregular, impulsive basis. Those of
+us who are fortunate enough to have a spiritual father should consult him
+before establishing our own Rule. Those of us who do not, should begin
+with a modest Rule, increasing it only when it has become a regular and
+integral part of our lives.
+
+
+
+
+                            THE TRANSLATION
+
+
+We have attempted to use a contemporary but dignified form of the English
+language throughout this present translation. Wherever possible, existing
+translations of the Orthodox Church in America have been used. For
+example, the Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion are taken from the
+official Divine Liturgy book (St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, 1977) with
+very few changes. The Psalms, verses, troparia, and prayers not included
+in that edition have now been translated and included to complete the
+traditional order.
+
+The Psalms are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible with
+changes made wherever significant differences with the Orthodox
+liturgical Psalter (based on the Septuagint) made it necessary. The
+numbering of the Psalms follows the Septuagint throughout the Prayerbook.
+We are leaving to Biblical scholars the study of the merits of the
+various texts of the Holy Scriptures. Our object here is to provide the
+English-speaking Orthodox Christian with a Prayerbook as closely
+equivalent as possible to the Prayerbooks that Orthodox Christians of
+other nationalities have used for generations.
+
+
+
+
+                            MORNING PRAYERS
+
+
+_Having awakened, arise from your bed without laziness and, having
+gathered your thoughts, make the Sign of the Cross, saying:_
+
+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
+_Afterwards, stand in silence for a few moments until all your senses are
+calmed. At that point, make three prostrations, saying:_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
+
+_Then, begin the Morning Prayers with these words:_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: Come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity! Have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+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:
+
+Having raised me from my bed and from sleep, O Lord, enlighten my mind
+and 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.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+The Judge will come suddenly and the acts of every man will be revealed;
+but in the middle of the night we cry with fear: Holy! Holy! Holy! art
+Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Having risen from sleep, I thank Thee, the Holy Trinity. In the abundance
+of Thy kindness and long patience, Thou hast not been angry with me for
+my laziness and sinfulness, nor hast Thou destroyed me in my lawlessness.
+Instead, in Thy usual love for mankind, Thou hast raised me as I lay in
+despair, that I might rise early and glorify Thy Reign. Enlighten now the
+eyes of my mind and open my lips, that I might learn of Thy words,
+understand Thy commandments, accomplish Thy will, hymn Thee in heart-felt
+confession and praise Thine all-holy name, the Father and the Son, and
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Come, let us worship God, our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 50
+
+
+  Have mercy on me, O God,
+      according to Thy great mercy;
+  according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,
+      blot out my transgressions.
+  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
+      and cleanse me from my sin!
+
+  For I know my transgressions,
+      and my sin is ever before me.
+  Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,
+      and done that which is evil in Thy sight,
+  so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence
+      and blameless in Thy judgment.
+  Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
+      and in sins did my mother conceive me.
+
+  Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;
+      therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
+  Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
+      wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
+  Fill me with joy and gladness;
+      let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.
+  Hide Thy face from my sins,
+      and blot out all my iniquities.
+  Create in me a clean heart, O God,
+      and put a new and right spirit within me.
+  Cast me not away from Thy presence,
+      and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+  Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,
+      and uphold me with a willing spirit.
+
+  Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,
+      and sinners will return to Thee.
+  Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
+      Thou God of my salvation,
+      and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.
+
+  O Lord, open Thou my lips,
+      and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
+  For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;
+      were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.
+  The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
+      a broken and contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
+
+  Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;
+      rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,
+  Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,
+      in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
+      then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.
+
+
+
+
+                          The Symbol of Faith
+
+
+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 ages. Light of Light; true God of true 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 became man.
+And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was
+buried. And the third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures,
+and ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and
+He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose
+Kingdom shall have no end.
+
+And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, Who proceeds from
+the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and
+glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. 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.
+
+
+1st Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O God, cleanse me a sinner, for I have done nothing good before Thee.
+Deliver me from the evil one, and may Thy will be in me, that I might
+open my unworthy lips without condemnation and praise Thy holy name,
+Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+Having risen from sleep, I offer Thee, O Savior, the midnight song.
+Falling down, I cry to Thee: let me not fall asleep in the death of sin.
+Be gracious to me, Thou Who wast willingly crucified. Raise me quickly as
+I lie in laziness, and save me as I stand in prayer. After the night's
+sleep, O Christ God, shine a sinless day on me and save me.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+Having risen from sleep, I run to Thee, O Master, for Thou lovest
+mankind, and I rush to accomplish Thy work. Help me, I pray Thee, at all
+times and in all things. Deliver me from every evil thing of this world
+and from works of the devil. Save me, and lead me into Thine eternal
+Kingdom. Thou art my Maker, The Provider and Giver of everything good.
+All my hope is in Thee and I glorify Thee, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O Lord, through Thy abundant goodness and great generosity, Thou hast
+allowed me, Thy servant, to pass through the hours of this night
+untempted by any evil of the enemy. Grant also, O Master and Creator of
+all, that I might accomplish Thy will in Thy true light and with an
+illumined heart, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O Lord, the Almighty God, Who acceptest the thrice-holy hymn from Thy
+heavenly hosts: accept this song of the night even from me, Thine
+unworthy servant. Grant that at every year and hour of my life I might
+glorify Thee, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+6th Prayer, by St. Basil the Great.
+
+Almighty Lord, the God of hosts and of all flesh, Thou livest in the
+heights, yet lookest down on the humble, proving the hearts and emotions,
+clearly foreknowing the secrets of men. Thou art the Light without
+beginning, in Whom there is no variation nor shadow of change. O Immortal
+King, accept the prayers which we now offer Thee from defiled lips. Free
+us from the sins we have committed in deed, word or thought, knowingly
+and unknowingly. Cleanse us from all defilement of flesh and spirit.
+Grant us to pass through the entire night of this present life with a
+watchful heart and a sober mind, awaiting the coming of the bright and
+manifest day of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus
+Christ, when the Judge of all will come with glory to reward each
+according to his deeds. May we not be found fallen and lazy, but alert
+and roused to action, prepared to enter into His joy and the divine
+chamber of His glory, where the voice of those who feast is unceasing and
+indescribable is the delight of those who behold the inexpressible beauty
+of Thy countenance. For Thou art the true Light which enlightens and
+sanctifies all, and all creation hymns Thee unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+7th Prayer, also by St. Basil.
+
+We bless Thee, most high God and Lord of mercies, Who ever doest great
+and unfathomable things for us--glorious and awesome things without
+number. Thou givest us sleep for the repose of our frailty, relieving the
+labors of our over-burdened flesh. We thank Thee for not destroying us in
+our lawlessness. Instead, Thou hast shown Thy usual love for mankind, and
+raised us, as we lay in despair, to glorify Thy Reign. Therefore, we
+implore Thy boundless goodness: enlighten our thoughts and eyes, and
+awaken our minds from the heavy sleep of laziness. Open our lips and fill
+them with Thy praise, that we may unwaveringly hymn and confess Thee, the
+God glorified in all and by all, Father without beginning, with Thine
+only-begotten Son and Thine all-holy, and life-giving Spirit, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer. A Midnight Song to the Most Holy Theotokos.
+
+  I hymn your Grace, O Lady,
+      and pray that you grace my mind.
+  Teach me to walk correctly
+      on the path of Christ's commandments.
+  Strengthen me to watch in song,
+      dispelling the despair of sleep.
+  I am bound by fetters of sin,
+      free me by your prayers, O Bride of God!
+  Keep me in the night and in the day,
+      delivering me from warring enemies.
+  As you bore the life-giving God,
+      give life to me, who am wounded by passions.
+  As you bore the unsetting Light,
+      enlighten my blinded soul.
+  O wondrous palace of the Master,
+      make me a home of the divine Spirit.
+  As you bore the Physician,
+      heal my soul of its passion-filled years.
+  I am tossed in the tempest of life:
+      direct me to the path of repentance.
+  Deliver me from the eternal flame,
+      from the evil worm, and from hell.
+  Make me not a joy for demons,
+      though I am guilty of many sins.
+  Make me new, most undefiled one,
+      for I am aged by senseless sins.
+  Estrange me from all torments,
+      and pray for me to the Master of all.
+  Grant that, with all the saints,
+      I may inherit the joys of heaven.
+  Hear, most holy Virgin,
+      the voice of your useless servant.
+  Grant me a torrent of tears, most pure one,
+      to wash the filth of my soul.
+  The groans of my heart I bring you unceasingly:
+      open your heart, O Lady!
+  Accept my prayerful service,
+      and take it to the compassionate God.
+  You who are far higher than the angels,
+      raise me above this world's confusion.
+  O light-bearing heavenly cloud,
+      direct spiritual grace into me.
+  I raise in praise, all-undefiled one,
+      hands and lips defiled by sin.
+  Deliver me from soul-corrupting harm,
+      praying fervently to Christ,
+  To Whom glory and worship are due,
+      now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+9th Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+My most merciful and all-merciful God, O Lord Jesus Christ! In Thy great
+love, Thou didst come down and become flesh in order to save all. Again,
+I pray Thee, save me by Grace! If Thou shouldst save me because of my
+deeds, it would not be a gift, but merely a duty. Truly, Thou aboundest
+in graciousness and art inexpressibly merciful! Thou hast said, O my
+Christ: "He who believes in me shall live and never see death". If faith
+in Thee saves the desperate, behold: I believe! Save me, for Thou art my
+God and my Maker. May my faith replace my deeds, O my God, for Thou wilt
+find no deeds to justify me. May my faith be sufficient for all. May it
+answer for me; may it justify me; may it make me a partaker of Thine
+eternal glory; and may Satan not seize me, O Word, and boast that He has
+torn me from Thy hand and fold. O Christ my Savior: save me whether I
+want it or not! Come quickly, hurry, for I perish! Thou art my God from
+my mother's womb. Grant, O Lord, that I may now love Thee as once I loved
+sin, and that I may labor for Thee without laziness as once I labored for
+Satan the deceiver. Even more, I will labor for Thee, my Lord and God
+Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, to the Angel, the guardian of human life.
+
+O Holy Angel, who stand by my wretched soul and my passionate life: do
+not abandon me, a sinner, neither depart from me because of my lack of
+self-control. Leave no room for the evil demon to gain control of me
+through the violence of this mortal body. Strengthen my weak and feeble
+hand, and instruct me in the path of salvation. O holy Angel of God, the
+guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body: forgive all the
+sorrows I have caused you, every day of my life. If I have sinned in this
+past night, protect me during this day. Keep me from every adverse
+temptation, that I may not anger God by any sin. Pray to the Lord for me,
+that He may establish me in His fear and make me, His servant, worthy of
+His goodness. Amen.
+
+
+11th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos.
+
+O Most Holy Theotokos, my Lady: through your holy and all-powerful
+prayers, turn away from me, your humble and unworthy servant, despair,
+forgetfulness, unreasonableness, indifference, and all unclean, evil and
+blasphemous thoughts from my wretched heart and darkened mind. Extinguish
+the flame of my passions, for I am poor and wretched. Deliver me from my
+numerous and wicked memories and fantasies. Free me from all evil acts,
+for you are blessed by all generations, and your most honorable name is
+glorified unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos! Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with you.
+Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for
+you have borne the Savior of our souls!
+
+Most glorious Ever-Virgin Mother of Christ our God, bear our prayer to
+your Son and our God, that through you He may save our souls.
+
+O heavenly hosts of holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us sinners.
+
+O glorious Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, and all Saints, pray for us
+sinners.
+
+Pray to God for me holy ________ (your Patron Saint), for with fervor I
+run to you, swift helper and intercessor for my soul!
+
+O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to
+the Orthodox Christians over their adversaries; and by virtue of Thy
+Cross, preserve Thy habitation.
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and to ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, for the sake of Thy most pure Mother, our
+venerable and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints, save me, a sinner.
+Amen.
+
+_Some pious Christians use the following "Morning Prayer of the Last
+Elders of Optina" with their morning prayers._
+
+O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with
+spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy
+holy Will.
+
+At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things.
+Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept
+it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy
+holy Will.
+
+Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all
+unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from
+Thee.
+
+Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with every member of
+my family, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.
+
+O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and
+all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to
+pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
+
+
+_To be read daily by every monastic and pious Christian at the end of his
+rule of prayer._
+
+Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, Thine eternal mercies and
+compassion, for whose sake Thou didst become man and willingly endured
+crucifixion and death for the salvation of those who rightly believe in
+Thee. Thou didst rise from the dead and ascend into Heaven and sittest at
+the right hand of God the Father, looking down on the humble petitions of
+those who call upon Thee with their whole heart. Bow down Thine ear and
+hear the prayer which I, Thy useless servant, offer Thee for all Thy
+people as a spiritual fragrance. First of all, remember Thy Holy,
+Catholic, and Apostolic Church which Thou didst obtain through Thy
+precious Blood. Establish, strengthen, broaden, and multiply her. Give
+her peace and keep her eternally unassailable by the gates of hell. Calm
+the quarrels of the churches, put out the arrogance of the heathen, and
+swiftly destroy and uproot the rebellions of heresies, turning them into
+nothing through the power of Thy Holy Spirit.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, our Lord, the
+Most Blessed ________, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All
+America and Canada; on our Lord, the Right Reverend ________, Bishop of
+________; on priests, deacons and all the clergy whom Thou hast installed
+to tend Thy reason endowed flock. Through their prayers, save me also, a
+sinner, and have mercy on me.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the President of our country, on all our
+civil authorities and armed forces. Surround them with peace, and speak
+peace and goodness into their hearts for Thy Holy Church and all Thy
+people. In their calm may we live a calm and silent life in the True
+Faith and in all piety and purity.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our father (the name and title of the abbot
+of your monastery or of your parish priest) with all our brethren in
+Christ, and have mercy on me, who am wretched, through their prayers.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father ________, and forgive
+my transgressions through his holy prayers.
+
+_Prostration.
+(In Monasteries)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our brethren who labor in this holy
+community--the laborers, the lay workers, and those who work the land for
+this monastery, and all Christians.
+
+_(In Parishes)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our brethren who serve this holy
+Church--the parish council, the choir, the teachers, the custodians and
+cleaners, and all who work for our parish, and all Christians.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+_(Any inapplicable terms in the following petition are simply omitted.)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents ________(if they are still
+living), my wife/husband ________, my children ________, my brothers and
+sisters and all my relatives according to the flesh, those who are close
+to my family, and my friends. Grant them Thy worldly and heavenly good
+things.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our fathers, brothers, and sisters who live
+with patient faith in the monasteries of the Holy Mountain, Russia,
+America, and any other place. Through their prayers, have mercy on me a
+sinner.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy, according to the multitude of Thy
+compassions, on all hieromonks, monks, and nuns, and on all who in
+virginity, reverence, and fasting live in monasteries, in deserts and
+caves, on mountains and pillars, in hermitages and cleft rocks, on
+islands in the sea, and who live in the True Faith in every place of Thy
+dominion, serving Thee piously and praying to Thee. Lighten their burden
+and console them in sorrow. Grant them strength and resolution in their
+struggles, and grant me remission of sins through their prayers.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor, the
+orphans and widows, and on those who are in sickness and in sadness, in
+misfortunes and in sorrow, in war and in captivity, in prison and in
+exile--especially those who, being Thy servants, are persecuted for Thy
+sake and the Orthodox Faith by godless heathens, apostates, and heretics.
+Remember, visit, strengthen, and comfort them, giving them early release,
+freedom, and deliverance by Thy might.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our benefactors who have mercy on us and
+feed us, giving us alms and security, and ask us to pray for them,
+despite our unworthiness. Be Thou merciful to them and grant their every
+petition for salvation and the reward of eternal good things.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our fathers, brothers, and sisters and
+all Orthodox Christians who are travelling in Thy service.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on those whom I have caused to stumble,
+turning them away from the path of salvation and leading them to evil and
+unseemly deeds. Return them to the path of salvation by Thy Divine
+Providence.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and do me
+harm. Do not let them perish because of me, a sinner.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Enlighten with the light of Thy knowledge those who have left the
+Orthodox Faith and have been blinded by devastating heresies, reuniting
+them to Thy Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+
+                            For the Departed
+
+Remember, Lord, all Orthodox Patriarchs and Metropolitans; archbishops
+and bishops; priests and those who serve in holy orders; those who serve
+Thee in monastic ranks and the blessed founder of our holy community (or
+Church). Grant them rest with the saints in Thine eternal dwellings.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Remember, Lord, the souls of Thy departed servants, my parents
+________(if they are already dead), and all my relatives according to the
+flesh. Forgive all their sins, both voluntary and involuntary. Grant them
+participation in Thine eternal good things and the enjoyment of the
+eternal and blessed life.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Remember, Lord, all our departed fathers, brothers, and sisters, the
+Orthodox Christians who lie here and everywhere in the hope of the
+Resurrection and eternal life. Grant them to live with Thy saints under
+the Light of Thy countenance. Have mercy on us also, for Thou art good
+and lovest mankind. Amen.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+_The following is said three times, each with a prostration._
+
+Grant remission of sins, Lord, to all our fathers, brothers, and sisters
+who have departed before us in faith and the hope of the Resurrection,
+and make their memory eternal.
+
+
+
+
+                          PRAYERS AT THE TABLE
+
+
+Before Breakfast
+
+O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Breakfast
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+God is with us, through His Grace and love for mankind, always now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Before Lunch
+
+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.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Lunch
+
+We thank Thee, Christ our God, for Thou hast satisfied us with Thine
+earthly gifts. Deprive us not of Thy Heavenly Kingdom, but as Thou camest
+among Thy disciples, O Savior, giving them peace, so come to us and save
+us!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+Blessed is God, Who has had mercy on us and fed us from His rich gifts,
+through His Grace and love for mankind, always, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Before Supper
+
+The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall
+praise Him; their hearts shall live forever!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+Holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Supper
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Your womb became a Heavenly Table, bearing the Heavenly Bread--Christ our
+God. Whoever eats of him shall not die, O Birth-giver of God, according
+to the word of the Nourisher of all.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+Thou, O Lord, hast made us glad by Thy works; in the works of Thy hands
+shall we rejoice. Lift up the Light of Thy countenance upon us, O Lord!
+Thou hast put joy in my heart. With the fruit of wheat, wine and oil have
+we been satisfied. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for Thou
+alone, O Lord, makest me to dwell in hope.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+God is with us through His Grace and love for mankind, always, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                        _The Order of Compline_
+
+
+_The priest gives the blessing:_
+
+Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages!
+
+_NOTE: In the absence of a priest, laymen begin with:_
+
+Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have
+mercy on us!
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+Amen! Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings, and Giver of Life: Come
+and abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls,
+O Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
+Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_The priest exclaims:_
+
+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.
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+Amen! Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Come, let us worship God, our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 50
+
+
+  Have mercy on me, O God,
+      according to Thy great mercy;
+  according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,
+      blot out my transgressions.
+  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
+      and cleanse me from my sin!
+
+  For I know my transgressions,
+      and my sin is ever before me.
+  Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,
+      and done that which is evil in Thy sight,
+  so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence
+      and blameless in Thy judgment.
+  Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
+      and in sins did my mother conceive me.
+
+  Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;
+      therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
+  Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
+      wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
+  Fill me with joy and gladness;
+      let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.
+  Hide Thy face from my sins,
+      and blot out all my iniquities.
+  Create in me a clean heart, O God,
+      and put a new and right spirit within me.
+  Cast me not away from Thy presence,
+      and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+  Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,
+      and uphold me with a willing spirit.
+
+  Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,
+      and sinners will return to Thee.
+  Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
+      Thou God of my salvation,
+      and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.
+
+  O Lord, open Thou my lips,
+      and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
+  For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;
+      were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.
+  The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
+      a broken and contrite heart, O God,
+      Thou wilt not despise.
+
+  Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;
+      rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,
+  Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,
+      in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
+      then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 69
+
+
+  O God, attend to helping me!
+      O Lord, make haste to help me!
+  Let them be put to shame and confusion
+      who seek my life!
+  Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor
+      who desire my hurt!
+  Let them be turned back in their shame
+      who jeer saying: "Well done! Well done!"
+  May all who seek Thee
+      rejoice and be glad in Thee!
+  May those who love Thy salvation
+      say evermore, "God is great!"
+  But I am poor and needy;
+      hasten to me, O God!
+  Thou art my help and my deliverer;
+      O Lord, do not tarry!
+
+
+
+
+                               Psalm 142
+
+
+  Hear my prayer, O Lord;
+      give ear to my supplications!
+  In Thy faithfulness answer me,
+      in Thy righteousness!
+  Enter not into judgment with Thy servant;
+      for no man living is righteous before Thee.
+  For the enemy has pursued my soul;
+      he has crushed my life to the ground;
+      he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.
+  Therefore my spirit faints within me;
+      my heart within me is appalled.
+  I remember the days of old,
+      I meditate on all Thou hast done;
+      I muse on what Thy hands have wrought.
+  I stretch out my hands to Thee;
+      my soul thirsts for Thee like a parched land.
+  Make haste to answer me, O Lord!
+      My spirit fails!
+  Hide not Thy face from me,
+      lest I be like those who go down to the Pit.
+  Let me hear in the morning of Thy steadfast love,
+      for in Thee I put my trust.
+  Teach me the way I should go,
+      for to Thee I lift up my soul.
+  Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies!
+      I have fled to Thee for refuge!
+  Teach me to do Thy will,
+      for Thou art my God!
+  Let Thy Good Spirit lead me
+      on a level path!
+  For Thy name's sake, O Lord, give me life!
+      in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
+  And in Thy steadfast love cut off my enemies
+      and destroy all those who afflict my soul,
+      for I am Thy servant.
+
+
+
+
+                              The Doxology
+
+
+  Glory to God in the Highest,
+      and on earth peace,
+      good will towards men.
+  We praise Thee! We bless Thee! We worship Thee! We glorify Thee!
+      We give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory!
+  O Lord, heavenly King,
+      God the Father Almighty!
+  O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ
+      and the Holy Spirit!
+  O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
+      Who takest away the sins of the world,
+      have mercy on us!
+  Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
+      receive our prayer.
+  Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father
+      have mercy on us!
+  For Thou alone art holy, Thou only art Lord,
+      Thou only, O Jesus Christ, art most high
+      in the glory of God the Father. Amen!
+  Every night will I give thanks to Thee
+      and praise Thy name for ever and ever!
+  Lord, Thou hast been our refuge
+      from generation to generation!
+  I said, Lord be merciful to me,
+      heal my soul for I have sinned against Thee.
+  Lord, I flee unto Thee.
+      Teach me to do Thy will,
+      for Thou art my God.
+  For with Thee is the fountain of life,
+      and in Thy light shall we see light.
+  O continue forth Thy mercy
+      upon those who know Thee!
+  Grant, Lord, that we may be kept this night
+      without sin!
+  Blessed art Thou, Lord God of our fathers,
+      and praised and glorified
+      be Thy name forever. Amen!
+  Let Thy mercy, Lord, be upon us,
+      as we have set our hope on Thee.
+  Blessed art Thou, Lord,
+      teach me Thy statutes!
+  Blessed art Thou, Master,
+      make me to understand Thy commandments!
+  Blessed art Thou, Holy One,
+      enlighten me with Thy precepts!
+  Thy mercy, Lord, endures forever!
+      O despise not the works of Thy hands!
+  To Thee belongs worship! To Thee belongs praise!
+      To Thee belongs glory:
+  To the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen!
+
+
+
+
+                          The Symbol of Faith
+
+
+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 ages. Light of Light; true God of true 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 became man.
+And He was crucified 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 sits at the right hand of the Father; and He
+shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose
+Kingdom shall have no end.
+
+And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from
+the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and
+glorified; who spoke by the prophets. 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.
+
+_NOTE: In churches, the appointed Compline Canon to the Theotokos is sung
+from the Octoechos at this point._
+
+_When Compline is read privately, one or more Canons and/or an Akathist
+Hymn is sung instead._
+
+_It is the tradition of the Russian Church that those preparing to
+receive the Holy Mysteries (Communion) read at least three Canons and one
+Akathist Hymn the evening before (See page 89). Some read the Canon of
+Preparation at this point (See page 119)._
+
+_Whenever a Canon is sung, the following is sung to the same melody as
+the Irmos of the Canon. If there is no Canon, it is either read or sung
+to the 8th Tone._
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+  Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+  O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
+  Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy
+            One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake!
+  Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+  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.
+
+_If there is a priest, he gives the usual exclamation._
+
+_After saying AMEN!, the Reader reads the appropriate TROPARIA:_
+
+
+
+
+                             Sunday Evening
+
+
+We, the unworthy, ever pray to you, Supreme Commanders of the Heavenly
+Hosts: shelter us, through your prayers, with the protective wings of
+your glory. Keep us who fall down with fervor and cry: deliver us from
+misfortunes, for you command the powers on high.
+
+O God of our fathers, Who dealest ever with us according to Thy meekness:
+take not Thy mercy from us, but direct our lives in peace through their
+prayers.
+
+Thy Church has been adorned with a robe of fine purple linen--the blood
+of Thy Martyrs throughout the world, O Christ God. She therefore cries to
+Thee: send Thy mercies upon Thy people, give peace to Thy community and
+great mercy to our souls.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy servants with the saints, where
+there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing, but everlasting life.
+
+  Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, through the prayers of all the saints and the
+Theotokos. Have mercy on us, for Thou alone art compassionate.
+
+
+
+
+                             Monday Evening
+
+
+The just man is remembered with praises. For you, O Forerunner, the
+witness of the Lord is sufficient. You truly showed yourself more
+honorable than the prophets, for you were made worthy to baptize in the
+streams the One Whom you proclaimed. Having gladly suffered for the
+truth, you proclaimed to those in Hades the true God Who has revealed
+Himself in the flesh, taken away the sin of the world and given us great
+mercy.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                            Tuesday Evening
+
+
+O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to
+the Orthodox Christians over their adversaries; and by the virtue of Thy
+Cross, preserve Thy habitation.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                           Wednesday Evening
+
+
+O holy Apostles, pray to our merciful God, that He grant remission of
+sins to our souls.
+
+The truth of things revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an
+Icon of meekness and a teacher of abstinence. You thus reached the
+heights through humility and wealth through poverty. O holy hierarch,
+father Nicholas, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                            Thursday Evening
+
+
+_The same as Tuesday evening._
+
+
+
+
+                             Friday Evening
+
+
+We pray to you, apostles, martyrs and prophets, hierarchs, venerable and
+righteous ones, who have fought the good fight and kept the faith: having
+boldness before the Savior, pray to Him Who is good for the salvation of
+our souls.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+To Thee, Lord, the Planter of Creation, the universe offers the
+God-bearing Martyrs as the first-fruits of nature. Through their prayers
+and the Theotokos, Most Merciful One, keep Thy Church and Thy people in
+profound peace.
+
+
+
+
+                            Saturday Evening
+
+
+_The Sunday Troparia and Kontakia are read, according to the Tone of the
+week._
+
+
+Tone 1
+
+When the stone had been sealed by the Jews; while the soldiers were
+guarding Thy most pure Body; Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior,
+granting life to the world. The powers of heaven therefore cried to Thee,
+O Giver of Life: Glory to Thy resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy
+Kingdom! Glory to Thy dispensation, O Thou who lovest mankind.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb in glory, raising the world with
+Thyself. Human nature praises Thee as God, for death has vanished! Adam
+exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage, and cries
+to Thee: Thou art the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!
+
+
+Tone 2
+
+When Thou didst descend to death, O Life Immortal, Thou didst slay hell
+with the splendor of Thy Godhead! And when from the depths Thou didst
+raise the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver of Life!
+Christ our God! Glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+Hell became afraid, O Almighty Savior, seeing the miracle of Thy
+resurrection from the tomb! The dead arose! Creation, with Adam, beheld
+this and rejoiced with Thee! And the world, O my Savior, praises Thee
+forever.
+
+
+Tone 3
+
+Let the heavens rejoice! Let the earth be glad! For the Lord has shown
+strength with His arm! He has trampled down death by death! He has become
+the firstborn of the dead! He has delivered us from the depths of hell,
+and has granted the world great mercy!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+On this day Thou didst rise from the tomb, O Merciful One, leading us
+from the gates of death. On this day Adam exults as Eve rejoices; with
+the prophets and patriarchs they unceasingly praise the divine majesty of
+Thy power!
+
+
+Tone 4
+
+When the women disciples of the Lord learned from the angel the joyous
+message of Thy Resurrection; they cast away the ancestral curse and
+elatedly told the apostles: Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen,
+granting the world great mercy.
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the
+earthborn from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as
+Master, He has risen on the third day!
+
+
+Tone 5
+
+Let us, the faithful, praise and worship the Word, coeternal with the
+Father and the Spirit, born for our salvation from the Virgin; for He
+willed to be lifted up on the Cross in the flesh, to endure death, and to
+raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+Thou didst descend into hell, O my Savior, shattering its gates as
+Almighty; resurrecting the dead as Creator, and destroying the sting of
+death. Thou hast delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Man, and we
+all cry to Thee: O Lord, save us!
+
+
+Tone 6
+
+The angelic powers were at Thy tomb; the guards became as dead men. Mary
+stood by Thy grave, seeking Thy most pure Body. Thou didst capture hell,
+not being tempted by it. Thou didst come to the Virgin, granting life. O
+Lord who didst rise from the dead: glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+When Christ God, the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the
+valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the
+human race. He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the
+God of all.
+
+
+Tone 7
+
+By Thy Cross, Thou didst destroy death! To the thief, Thou didst open
+Paradise! For the myrrhbearers, Thou didst change weeping into joy! And
+Thou didst command Thy disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that Thou art
+risen, granting the world great mercy!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ
+descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the
+prophets rejoice and cry: The Savior has come to those in faith! Enter,
+you faithful, into the Resurrection!
+
+
+Tone 8
+
+Thou didst descend from on high, O Merciful One! Thou didst accept the
+three-day burial to free us from our sufferings! O Lord, our Life and
+Resurrection: glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam.
+Eve exults in Thy Resurrection, and the world celebrates Thy rising from
+the dead, O greatly Merciful One!
+
+_NOTE: On the eve of Great Feasts of the Lord or the Theotokos, the
+Troparion and Kontakion of the Feast are read._
+
+_After the Troparia, the Reader continues:_
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(40 times)_
+
+
+
+
+                    A Prayer of St. Basil the Great
+
+
+O Christ God, Who art worshipped and glorified at every place and time;
+Who art long-suffering, most merciful and compassionate; Who lovest the
+righteous and art merciful to sinners; Who callest all to salvation with
+the promise of good things to come: receive, Lord, the prayers we now
+offer, and direct our lives in the way of Thy commandments. Sanctify our
+souls, cleanse our bodies, correct our thoughts, purify our minds and
+deliver us from all affliction, evil and illness. Surround us with Thy
+holy angels, that guarded and instructed by their forces, we may reach
+unity of faith and the understanding of Thine unapproachable glory: for
+blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+_When a priest is serving, the Reader concludes:_
+
+Bless, father, in the name of the Lord!
+
+_The priest exclaims:_
+
+O God, be gracious to us and bless us! Shine Thy countenance upon us, and
+have mercy on us!
+
+_In the absence of a priest, a layman says:_
+
+"Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God,
+have mercy on us. Amen".
+
+_In either case, the Reader, after saying_ "Amen", _continues with the
+following:_
+
+_NOTE: During Great Lent the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim is said at this
+point of most services during the week (not on Saturday or Sunday). It is
+also appropriate for Morning Prayers and the Prayers Before Sleep on the
+same days._
+
+
+Prayer of St. Ephraim
+
+O Lord and Master of my life! Take from me the spirit of sloth, despair,
+lust of power and idle talk. _(Prostration)_
+
+But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to
+Thy servant. _(Prostration)_
+
+Yea, O Lord and King! Grant me to see my own transgressions and not to
+judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages.
+_(Prostration)_
+
+O God, cleanse me a sinner. _(12 times)_
+
+_(Then the entire Prayer of St. Ephraim is read and a single prostration
+is made at the end.)_
+
+
+
+
+                   Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
+                            by the Monk Paul
+
+
+O undefiled, immaculate, incorrupt and most pure Lady, the pure Virgin
+Bride of God! Through your most glorious birth-giving, you united God the
+Word to mankind and joined our fallen human nature to the heavenly. You
+are the only hope of the hopeless, the aid of the embattled a ready help
+to those who run to you and a refuge for all Christians. Do not turn away
+from me who am sinful and vile, even though I have made myself totally
+useless through defiled thoughts, words and deeds, and my mind has become
+enslaved to the lazy pleasures of this life. As Mother of the God Who
+loves mankind, have pity on me, a prodigal sinner, in that same love for
+mankind. Receive the prayer I offer to you with defiled lips and pray to
+your Son, our Master and Lord, with your maternal boldness. May He open
+even to me the goodness of His deep love for mankind. May He overlook my
+countless transgressions, turn me to repentance and make me an
+experienced accomplisher of His commandments. Stand by me always in your
+mercy, compassion and love of good. Be my fervent intercessor and help in
+this life, driving off the assaults of enemies and guiding me to
+salvation. Guard my wretched soul at the time of my death, driving away
+the dark forms of the evil demons. Deliver me from eternal torments at
+the Day of Judgment and reveal me an heir of the inexpressible glory of
+your Son and our God. May I receive this, my Lady most glorious
+Theotokos, through your help and intercession: through the Grace and love
+for mankind of your only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus
+Christ, to Whom belong all glory, honor and worship, with His Father Who
+is without beginning, and His most holy, good and life-creating Spirit,
+now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                   A Prayer to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+                         by the Monk Antiochus
+
+
+As we prepare for sleep, Master, grant rest to our bodies and souls. Keep
+us from the dark sleep of sin and from every dark and passionate pleasure
+of the night. Still the impulses of passions and put out the flaming
+arrows which the Evil One looses deceitfully against us. Still the
+rebellions of the flesh and put to sleep our worldly and material
+reasonings. O God, grant us an alert mind, chaste thoughts, a sober
+heart, and a light sleep, free of every satanic dream. Raise us at the
+time of prayer confirmed in Thy commandments--the memory of Thy judgments
+firmly in us. Grant that we may glorify Thee throughout this night,
+singing, blessing and glorifying Thy most honorable and majestic name:
+the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+_NOTE: In churches, Compline concludes at this point with brief prayers
+and a Litany. (See the BOOK OF HOURS)_
+
+_When read privately, Compline moves into PRAYERS BEFORE SLEEP, beginning
+with the Troparia: "Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us...." (page
+68)._
+
+
+
+
+                              BEFORE SLEEP
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of blessings and Giver of life: come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity: have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
+Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy Name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+_After the AMEN, the following Troparia are sung (Tone 6) or read:_
+
+Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, for laying aside all excuse,
+we sinners offer to Thee, as to our Master, this supplication: have mercy
+on us.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+O Lord, have mercy on us, for in Thee have we put our trust. Do not be
+angry with us, nor remember our iniquities, but look down on us even now,
+since Thou art compassionate, and deliver us from our enemies; for Thou
+art our God and we are Thy people; we are all the work of Thy hands, and
+we call on Thy name.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O blessed Theotokos, open the doors of compassion to us whose hope is in
+you, that we may not perish but be delivered from adversity through you,
+who are the salvation of the Christian people.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+
+1st Prayer, to God the Father,
+by St. Macarius the Great
+
+O Eternal God and King of all Creation, Who hast granted me to reach this
+hour: forgive the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and
+thought. Cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from every defilement of flesh
+and spirit. Grant, Lord, that I may pass through this night in peace.
+When I rise from my humble bed, may I please Thy most holy Name all the
+days of my life and trample under foot the physical and bodiless enemies
+that wage war against me. Deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts which
+defile me and from evil lusts. 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.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+by St. Antiochus
+
+Almighty Word of the Father, Jesus Christ, Who art perfect: never abandon
+me, Thy servant, for Thy great mercy's sake, but ever abide in me. O
+Jesus, Good Shepherd of Thy sheep, do not deliver me to the serpent's
+rebellion! Do not abandon me to Satan's will, for the seed of corruption
+is within me! Instead, O Lord God the Adored, Holy King Jesus Christ,
+keep me while I sleep by Thy unwavering Light, Thy Holy Spirit by Whom
+Thou didst sanctify Thy disciples. O Lord, grant to me, Thine unworthy
+servant, salvation on my bed. Enlighten my mind with the light of
+understanding Thy Holy Gospel; my soul with the love of Thy Cross; my
+heart with the purity of Thy Word; my body with Thy passionless Passion.
+Keep my thoughts with Thy humility and raise me at the right time to
+glorify Thee. For Thou art most glorified, with Thine unoriginate Father
+and Thy most Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, to the Holy Spirit
+
+O Lord, the Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: have
+compassion and mercy on me, Thy sinful servant! Absolve me, who am
+unworthy. Forgive all the sins I have committed this day both in my
+humanity and my inhumanity, behaving worse than beasts in sins voluntary
+and involuntary, known and unknown, from my youth, from evil suggestions,
+haste and despondency. If I have sworn by Thy name or blasphemed it in
+thought; if I have reproached anyone or become angered by something; or
+slandered or saddened anyone in my anger; or have lied, or slept
+unnecessarily; or a beggar has come to me and I have despised him; or
+have saddened my brother or quarrelled with him; or have judged someone;
+or have allowed myself to become haughty, proud or angry; or, when
+standing in prayer, my mind has been shaken by the wickedness of this
+world; or have entertained depraved thoughts; or have over-eaten,
+over-drunk or laughed mindlessly; or have had evil thoughts or seen the
+beauty of someone and been wounded by it in my heart; or have spoken
+inappropriately; or have laughed at my brother's sins when my own
+transgressions are countless; or have been indifferent to prayer; or have
+done any other evil that I can not remember--for I have done all this and
+more: have mercy, O Master, my Creator, on me, Thy despondent and
+unworthy servant! Absolve, remit and forgive me, in Thy goodness and love
+for mankind, that I, who am prodigal, sinful and wretched, may lie down
+in peace and find sleep and rest. May I worship, hymn and praise Thy most
+honorable Name, with the Father and His only-begotten Son, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, of St. Macarius the Great
+
+What can I bring Thee? With what can I repay Thee, O Immortal King, the
+bestower of great gifts, O generous Lord, the Lover of mankind? Though I
+have been lazy in pleasing Thee and have done no good, Thou hast brought
+me to the end of this day, ordering the conversion and salvation of my
+soul. Be merciful towards me, a sinner devoid of any good deeds. Raise up
+my fallen soul, defiled by immeasurable sins. Remove from me every evil
+thought of this visible life. Forgive, O only Sinless One, all the sins I
+have committed against Thee this day, in knowledge or in ignorance, in
+word, deed or thought or through any of my senses. Covering me Thyself,
+protect me from every assault of the enemy through Thy divine Power,
+inexpressible Love for mankind and Strength. Cleanse, O God, cleanse the
+multitude of my sins. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me from the snares
+of the Evil One, and save my passionate soul. When Thou comest in glory,
+illumine me with the light of Thy countenance. May I fall uncondemned
+into a sleep free of apparitions. Keep the thoughts of Thy servant
+untroubled, and keep far from me every satanic activity. Enlighten the
+reason-endowed eyes of my heart, that I fall not into the sleep of death.
+Send to me an angel of peace, the guide and guardian of my soul and body,
+that he may deliver me from my enemies. Then, when I arise from my bed, I
+shall offer Thee prayers of thanksgiving. Yea, Lord, hear me, Thy sinful
+servant, impoverished in will and conscience. Grant that I may learn from
+Thy words when I arise. Cause Thy Angels to drive demonic despondency far
+from me. May I bless Thy holy Name and praise and glorify Mary, the most
+pure Theotokos, whom Thou hast given to us sinners as an intercessor.
+Receive her as she prays for us. We know that she imitates Thy love for
+mankind and never ceases to pray. Through her intercessions, the Sign of
+the Precious Cross and for the sake of all Thy saints, O Jesus Christ our
+God, have mercy on my wretched soul, for Thou art Holy and most glorified
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer
+
+O Lord our God, forgive all the sins I have committed this day in word,
+deed and thought, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me a
+peaceful sleep, free of restlessness. Send Thy Guardian Angel to protect
+and keep me from all harm. For Thou art the Guardian of our souls and
+bodies, 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.
+
+
+6th Prayer
+
+O Lord our God, in Whom we believe and upon Whose Name we call more than
+any other name: grant relief to our souls and bodies as we go to sleep.
+Keep us from every fantasy and dark pleasure. Halt the rushing of
+passions and quench the fiery arousals of the flesh. Grant us to live
+chastely in word and deed. Having embraced a virtuous life, may we not
+fall away from Thy promised blessings, for blessed art Thou for ever.
+Amen.
+
+
+7th Prayer, by St. John Chrysostom
+
+_Prayers of Supplication, corresponding to the twenty-four hours of day
+and night._
+
+
+                              For the Day
+
+  Lord, exclude me not from Thy heavenly blessings.
+  Lord, deliver me from eternal torments.
+  Lord, whether I have sinned in mind or thought, word or deed, forgive
+            me.
+  Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice, and
+            stone-like insensitivity.
+  Lord, deliver me from every temptation.
+  Lord, enlighten my heart which evil desires have darkened.
+  Lord, as a man I have sinned: as a gracious God, have mercy on me,
+            seeing the weakness of my soul.
+  Lord, send Thy Grace to my aid, that I may glorify Thy holy name.
+  Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Thy servant, in the book of life, and
+            grant me a good end.
+  Lord, my God, even though I have done nothing good before Thee, grant
+            by Thy Grace that I may make a good beginning.
+  Lord, sprinkle the dew of Thy Grace into my heart.
+  Lord of Heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful, shameful and impure
+            servant, in Thy Kingdom. Amen.
+
+
+                             For the Night
+
+  Lord, accept me in penitence.
+  Lord, abandon me not.
+  Lord, lead me not into temptation.
+  Lord, grant me good thoughts.
+  Lord, grant me tears, the remembrance of death and compunction.
+  Lord, grant me the thought of confessing my sins.
+  Lord, grant me humility, chastity and obedience.
+  Lord, grant me patience, courage and meekness.
+  Lord, cause the root of good to dwell in me--Thy fear in my heart.
+  Lord, grant that I may love Thee with all my soul and mind and to do
+            Thy will in all things.
+  Lord, protect me from certain people, demons and passions, and from any
+            other unseemly thing.
+  Lord, I know that Thou doest as Thou wilt: may Thy will be in me, a
+            sinner, for blessed art Thou for ever. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer, to our Lord Jesus Christ
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, for the sake of Thy most honorable
+Mother, Thy bodiless Angels, Thy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, the
+Divinely inspired Apostles, the bright and victorious Martyrs, the
+venerable and God-bearing Fathers and all the Saints: deliver me from
+this present assault of the devil. Yea, O Lord my Creator, Who desirest
+not the death of the sinner, but that he should return to Thee and live:
+grant repentance to me, wretched and unworthy. Snatch me from the jaws of
+the consuming serpent, its mouth opened to devour me and take me down to
+hell alive. Yea, my Lord and my Comfort, Who didst put on corruptible
+flesh for my wretched sake: deliver me from wretchedness and bring
+comfort to my wretched soul. Implant in my heart the accomplishment of
+Thy precepts, the abandonment of evil deeds and the obtainment of Thy
+blessings. In Thee, O Lord, have I trusted: save me!
+
+
+9th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos,
+by Peter, the Studite monk
+
+Before you, the Most Pure Mother of God, I who am wretched fall down and
+pray: you know, O Queen that I sin constantly and anger your Son and my
+God. No matter how often I repent, I appear a liar before God, and repent
+with trembling. Can God shake me and I do those same things again an hour
+later? Knowing this, my Mistress, O Lady Theotokos, I pray: have mercy on
+me, strengthen me and grant that I may do good. You know, my Lady
+Theotokos, that I abhor my evil deeds and love the Law of my God with all
+my mind. But, most pure Lady, I do not know how I can love what I abhor
+and turn away from what is good. Do not allow my will to be done, Most
+Pure One, for it is not appropriate. May the will of your Son and my God
+be done. May He save and enlighten me, and give me the Grace of His Holy
+Spirit, in order that I might stop sinning from this time on and live the
+remainder of my life in obedience to your Son, to Whom belongs all glory,
+honor and majesty, with His Father Who is without beginning, and His Most
+Holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos
+
+O Good Mother of the Good King, most pure and blessed Mary the Theotokos:
+pour out the mercy of your Son and our God on my passionate soul. Direct
+me towards good deeds through your prayers, that I may pass through the
+remainder of my life without stain, and find Paradise through you, O
+Virgin Theotokos who alone are pure and blessed.
+
+
+11th Prayer, to the Holy Guardian Angel
+
+Angel of Christ, my holy guardian, the protector of my soul and body:
+forgive me for all the sins I have committed this day. Deliver me from
+all the evil of my militant Enemy, that I may not anger my God by any
+sin. Pray for me, your sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me
+worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity, the Mother of
+my Lord Jesus Christ and all the Saints. Amen.
+
+
+Then this Kontakion to the Theotokos
+
+O victorious leader of triumphant hosts! We your servants, delivered from
+evil, sing our grateful thanks to you, O Theotokos! As you possess
+invincible might, set us free from every calamity so that we may sing:
+Rejoice, O unwedded Bride!
+
+Most glorious ever-Virgin Mother of Christ our God, bear our prayer to
+your Son and our God, that through you He may save our souls!
+
+All my hope I place in you, O Mother of God: keep me under your
+protection!
+
+Virgin Theotokos, do not despise me a sinner who craves your help and
+intercession. My soul hopes in you, have mercy on me!
+
+
+Also the Prayer of St. Ioannikios
+
+My Hope is the Father; my Refuge is the Son; my Protection is the Holy
+Spirit: O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee!
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+Lord, bless!
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most
+pure Mother, our venerable and God-bearing fathers and all the saints,
+save me, a sinner. Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer of St. John of Damascus,
+said pointing at the bed
+
+O Master Who lovest mankind, is this bed to be my coffin? Or wilt Thou
+enlighten my wretched soul with another day? Behold: before me lies the
+coffin, before me stands death! O Lord, I fear Thy judgment and the
+endless torments, yet I cease not to do evil. I always anger Thee, my
+Lord God, and Thy most pure Mother, all the heavenly hosts and my holy
+Guardian Angel. I know, Lord, that I am unworthy of Thy love for mankind.
+Indeed, I am worthy of every condemnation and torment. Yet, Lord, save me
+whether I want it or not! When Thou savest the righteous, it is no great
+thing. When Thou hast mercy on the pure, it causes no wonder, for they
+are worthy of Thy mercy. Astound us with Thy mercy towards me, a sinner.
+Reveal in this manner Thy love for mankind, that my wickedness may not
+overcome Thine inexpressible goodness and mercy. As Thou wilt, order my
+life!
+
+_Wishing to lie down on your bed, say:_
+
+Enlighten my eyes, Christ--God, that I fall not asleep to death and that
+my enemy may not say of me: I have overcome him.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Be the Helper of my soul, O God, for I walk among many snares. Deliver me
+from them, O Good One, and save me, for Thou lovest mankind.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Let us ever hymn the most glorious Mother of God, who is holier than the
+Holy Angels. With heart and lips let us confess that she is the
+Theotokos, for she truly bore God incarnate for us and prays ceaselessly
+for our souls.
+
+_Kiss your Cross. Then, make the Sign of the Cross over your bed, from
+head to foot and either side, saying the Prayer to the Precious Cross:_
+
+Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered! Let those who hate Him
+flee from before His face! As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish. As wax
+melts before the fire, so let sinners perish before the face of those who
+love God and sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say joyfully:
+rejoice, most precious and life-creating Cross of the Lord, which chases
+demons away through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ Who was nailed to
+you, descended into hell and, having trampled down the power of the
+devil, gave to us His precious Cross for the routing of all enemies. Help
+me for ever, most precious and life-creating Cross of the Lord, with the
+Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos and all the Saints. Amen.
+
+Remit, absolve and forgive, O God, all our voluntary and involuntary
+sins, in word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance, in the day or
+in the night, in mind and in thought! Forgive us everything, for Thou art
+good and lovest mankind.
+
+O Lord Who lovest mankind, forgive those who hate and wrong us. Do good
+to those who do good. Grant to our brethren and relatives all petitions
+for salvation and eternal life. Visit the afflicted and heal them. Guide
+those at sea. Travel with travellers. Join the Orthodox Christians in
+battle. Grant remission of sins to those who serve us and are kind to us.
+Have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on those who have asked us to
+pray for them, unworthy though we be. Remember, Lord, our fathers and
+brethren who have fallen asleep before us, and give them rest under the
+light of Thy countenance. Remember, Lord, our captive brethren, and
+deliver them from every misfortune. Remember, Lord, those who bear fruit
+and do good works in Thy holy churches, and grant them all their
+petitions for salvation and eternal life. Remember us also, Lord, Thy
+humble, sinful, and unworthy servants. Enlighten our minds with the light
+of Thy reason and direct us onto the path of Thy commandments, through
+the prayers of our most Pure Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary and
+all Thy Saints, for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                            THE THREE CANONS
+
+
+_A tradition has developed in the Church of reading three (sometimes
+four) Canons the evening before receiving Holy Communion. Many monastic
+Rules of Prayer prescribe this reading daily. Many Canons have been
+composed over the years, and certain Canons are prescribed for specific
+days of the week. We have not attempted to publish a large selection of
+Canons in the limited space of what is, essentially, a "pocket" Prayer
+Book. We have provided three of the most commonly used Canons and printed
+them in the order in which they are traditionally read. This order can
+also serve as a model for combining other Canons. If these Canons are not
+read during Compline (p. 37), they are preceded by the Opening Prayers
+and Psalm 50 (pp. 37 to 41)._
+
+
+
+
+                            THE THREE CANONS
+                             ODE 1 (Tone 6)
+
+
+Irmos: Treading over the floor of the sea as over dry land, and seeing
+       their pursuer Pharaoh drown, Israel cried out: Let us sing to God
+       a song of victory!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Sinful and burdened, I now approach Thee, my Master and my God. I dare
+not look up towards heaven, but simply pray, saying: grant me, Lord, the
+sense to weep bitterly over my deeds.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O woe is me, a sinner! I am the most wretched of men! There is no
+repentance in me! Grant me tears, Lord, that I may weep bitterly over my
+deeds.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O senseless and wretched man, you are destroying your life in laziness!
+Think about your life and turn to the Lord God, weeping bitterly over
+your deeds.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O most pure Mother of God, look on me, a sinner, and deliver me from the
+snares of the devil. Direct me onto the path of repentance, that I may
+weep bitterly over my deeds.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Beset by many temptations, I run to you, seeking salvation. Save me from
+burdens and evils, O Virgin Mother of the Word.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+The increase of passions troubles me, filling my soul with great
+despondency. Still it, O Maiden, with the stillness of your Son and God,
+O All-Undefiled One.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I pray you, O Virgin who bore our Savior and God, deliver me from
+terrors! I run to you now, laying before you my soul and my thoughts.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O only Mother of God, grant me, who am afflicted in body and soul, divine
+visitation and your own concern, for you are good and gave birth to the
+Good One.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!
+
+Grant, O Savior, that Thy servant may worthily hymn and praise the
+bodiless Angel who is my instructor and guardian.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I lie alone in folly and laziness, O my instructor and Guardian. Do not
+leave me to perish!
+
+Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Direct my mind, through your prayers, to accomplish the commandments of
+God, that I may receive from God the remission of my sins. Teach me to
+hate evil, I pray you.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+With my Guardian Angel, O Virgin, pray to the Benefactor for your
+servant. Teach me to accomplish the commandments of your Son and my
+Creator.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 3
+
+
+Irmos: None is holy as Thou, O Lord my God! Thou hast raised the strength
+       of Thy faithful, O Good One, and made us stand firmly on the rock
+       of Thy confession.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+When the thrones will be set up for the dread Judgment, the deeds of all
+men will be recalled. Alas for the sinners who will be sent to torment!
+Knowing this, my soul, repent of your evil deeds!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+The righteous shall rejoice, but sinners shall lament. No one will be
+able to help us at that moment--our deeds will condemn us! Before the end
+comes, repent of your evil deeds!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Woe is me, a great sinner! I have defiled myself in deed and thought and
+cannot even shed a single tear in my hard-heartedness. Free yourself from
+the earth, my soul, and repent of your evil deeds.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Your Son calls, O Lady, and teaches us what is good. Yet I, a sinner,
+always flee from good. Have mercy on me, nevertheless, O merciful one,
+that I may repent of my evil deeds.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I hold you as the Intercessor and Protection of my life, O Virgin
+Birth-Giver of God. Pilot me to your haven, O Cause of good things, O
+only all-hymned Support of the faithful.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I pray, O Virgin: dispel the storm of my sorrows and spiritual turmoil.
+You are the Bride of God who bore the Origin of stillness and alone are
+most pure.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Pour a wealth of generosity for all, O you who bore the Benefactor, the
+Cause of all good. You can do anything, for God has blessed you, the
+Bearer of Christ Who is mighty in strength.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Help me, O Virgin, for I am cruelly tried by severe illness and painful
+afflictions. I know, Ever-Undefiled One, that you are an inexhaustible
+and generous treasury of healings.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I have laid all my thoughts and my soul before you, my Guardian. Deliver
+me from every assault of the Enemy.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+The Enemy humiliates and oppresses me and teaches me always to do his
+will. But you, my Instructor, leave me not to perish!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Grant me with thanksgiving and fervor to sing a hymn to my Creator and
+God and to you my good Guardian Angel. Free me from my oppressive
+enemies, O my Deliverer.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Heal, Most Pure One, the most painful wounds of my soul and drive off the
+enemies that are constantly warring against me.
+
+Lord have mercy! (3 times)
+
+
+Sessional Hymn, Tone 6
+
+I think of the Dread Day and weep over my evil deeds. How shall I answer
+the immortal King? Or how shall a prodigal like me dare to look up at the
+judge? O compassionate Father, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit: have
+mercy on me!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+
+Sessional Hymn, Tone 2
+
+In fervent love I cry to you, O Guardian of my soul, my all-holy Angel:
+protect me and keep me always from the entrapment of the evil one. Direct
+me to the heavenly life, enlightening, illumining, and strengthening me.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 6
+
+Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the
+Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come
+speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who
+honor you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 4
+
+
+Irmos: "Christ is my strength, my God and my Lord"--the sacred Church
+       reverently sings with a mighty voice, rejoicing in the Lord.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Our present path is wide and conducive to pleasures, but bitter will the
+Last Day be when the soul will part from the body. O man, beware of those
+pleasures, for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Why do you mistreat the poor? Why do you withhold the worker's pay? Why
+do you not love your brother? Why do you pursue lust and pride? Abandon
+all that, my soul, and repent for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O foolish man! How long will you bustle like a bee, gathering your
+wealth? It will soon perish like dust and ashes. Seek rather the Kingdom
+of God.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Have mercy on me a sinner, O Lady Theotokos, and strengthen me in
+virtues. Protect me, so that insolent death may not seize me unprepared,
+and bring me, O Virgin, to the Kingdom of God.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Bride of God, who bore the Lord Pilot, still the tumult of my passions
+and the storm of my transgressions.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Grant me the abyss of your kindness, upon which I call, O you who gave
+birth to the Compassionate One, the Savior of those who hymn you.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Enjoying your gifts, O Pure One, we sing a hymn of thanksgiving to you
+whom we know to be the Mother of God.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+As you love good, O Theotokos, the only ever-Virgin, help me as I lie on
+my bed of illness and infirmity.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+We are delivered from every difficulty, O All-Hymned One, for we have you
+as our hope, our confirmation, and immovable wall.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Pray to God Who loves mankind, my Guardian, and do not abandon me! Keep
+my life in peace and grant me invincible salvation.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I received you from God, holy Angel, as a helper and guardian of my life.
+Free me from all harm, I pray you!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Cleanse my vileness with your holiness, my Guardian! May I be excluded
+from the left side through your prayers and become a partaker of glory.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+I am bewildered by the evils that surround me, Most Pure One. Deliver me
+from them quickly, for I run only to you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 5
+
+
+Irmos: I pray Thee, O Good One: Enlighten with Thy Divine Light the souls
+       which look to Thee from early dawn, that they may know Thee, O
+       Word of God, as the True God Who calls them out from the darkness
+       of sin.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Remember, wretched man, how you have been enslaved to lies, slander,
+crime, infirmities, and wild beasts because of your sins. Is this what
+you wanted, my sinful soul?
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+My members tremble, for I have been guilty through all of them: my eyes
+by seeing, my ears by hearing, my tongue by speaking evil, surrendering
+my whole self to Gehenna. Is this what you wanted, my sinful soul?
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Thou didst receive the Prodigal and the thief who repented, O Savior. I
+alone have been weighed down by sinful laziness and submitted to evil
+deeds. Is this what you wanted my sinful soul?
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Mother of God, the wondrous and swift helper of all mankind, help me,
+the unworthy, for this is what my sinful soul wants!
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Fill my heart with joy, O Pure One who bore the Cause of Joy, by giving
+us your incorruptible joy.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Deliver us from harm, Pure Theotokos who bore the Eternal Redemption and
+the Peace which passes all understanding.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Lessen the gloom of my transgressions with the enlightenment of your
+brightness, O Bride of God who bore the divine and eternal Light.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Heal the infirmity of my soul by granting me your visitation, O Pure One,
+and grant me wholeness by your prayers.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Since you have boldness before God, my holy Guardian, pray to Him for my
+deliverance from the evils that harm me.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Brightly illumine my soul, O bright Light, the Angel given to me by God,
+my instructor and guardian.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Though I sleep in the evil weight of sin, protect me as one who keeps
+vigil, O Angel of God, and rouse me to praise through your prayers.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Lady Mary, the unwedded Theotokos and hope of the faithful: Cast down
+the arrogance of the Enemy and give joy to those who hymn you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 6
+
+
+Irmos: Beholding the Sea of Life raging with the storm of temptations, I
+       have fled to Thy calm haven and cry to Thee: Deliver my life from
+       destruction, O Most-merciful One!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I have lived my life on earth prodigally and committed my soul to
+darkness. Now, O Merciful Master, I pray: free me from the Enemy's labor
+and give me the intelligence to do Thy will.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Who does what I do? As a pig wallows in mud, so do I serve sin! Pull me
+out of this mire, Lord, and give me the heart to accomplish Thy
+commandments.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Lift yourself towards God, wretched man, recalling your transgressions!
+Fall down before the Creator with tears and groans! Being merciful, He
+will give you the mind to know His will.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Keep us from both visible and invisible harm, O Virgin Theotokos! Receive
+my prayers, Most Pure One, and bear them to your Son, that He may give me
+the mind to do His will.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+My nature was captive of death and corruption, O Virgin, but your Son and
+Lord saved it from both by surrendering Himself to death. Pray to Him for
+my deliverance from the evil deeds of my enemies.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I know that you are the Intercessor of my life, O Virgin, my firm
+Protectress, healing the rebellions of temptations and dispelling the
+wiles of demons. I pray constantly that you will deliver me from my
+destructive passions.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+We have obtained you, O Maiden, as a wall of refuge and a most thorough
+salvation of souls. The multitude of human sorrows is not too great for
+you, and we ever rejoice in your illumination. Save us now, O Lady, from
+passions and misfortunes.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I am lying on a bed of infirmity and there is no cure for my flesh. But I
+pray to you, the Good One who bore the God and Savior of the world: raise
+me from the destruction of illnesses.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I pray to you, holy Angel whom God has give to me as my good guardian:
+free me from every temptation!
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Shine light on my mind, O good one, and enlighten me! I pray you, holy
+Angel: teach me always to have wholesome thoughts.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Deliver my heart from this present noise, O my Guardian, and strengthen
+me to keep a good vigil, wondrously instructing me towards life-giving
+stillness.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+The Word of God dwelt in you, O Theotokos, and showed you to mankind as a
+Ladder to Heaven. Through you, He Who is on high came down to us.
+
+Lord, have mercy! (3 times)
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 6
+
+O my soul, why do you enrich yourself with sins? Why do you do the
+Devil's will? In what have you put your hope? Cease all this and turn to
+God, weeping and crying: O compassionate Lord, have mercy on me, a
+sinner!
+
+
+Ikos
+
+Contemplate, my soul, the bitter hour of death and the dread judgment of
+your Creator and God. Threatening angels will seize you, my soul, and
+lead you to eternal flames. Repent before your death, therefore, crying:
+O Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 7
+
+
+Irmos: The Angel made the furnace a source of dew for the pious youths,
+       and the Will of God, which burned the Chaldeans, made the
+       persecutor call out: Blessed art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Put not your hope in corruptible wealth, my soul, nor in things unjustly
+gathered. You do not know to whom you will leave it all. Instead, cry
+out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Remember, my soul, both the eternal life and the Heavenly Kingdom
+prepared for the saints and the outer darkness and divine wrath prepared
+for the wicked. Then cry out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the
+unworthy!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Do not count on physical health, my soul, nor on fleeting beauty. You see
+how both the strong and the young die. Instead, cry out: O Christ God,
+have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Fall down before the Mother of God, my soul, and pray to her, for she is
+the swift helper of penitents. She will entreat her Son, Christ God, and
+He will have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Desiring to establish our salvation, O Savior, Thou didst enter the
+Virgin's womb, showing her as the Intercessor for the world. Blessed art
+Thou, O God of our Fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Pray to Him Who is mercifully disposed and Whom you bore, O Pure Mother,
+that we may be delivered from transgressions and defilement of soul, who
+cry out with faith: Blessed art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Thou didst show her who gave birth to Thee as a source of healing, a
+strong pillar, and a gate of repentance for those who cry out: Blessed
+art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Grant healing from physical weakness and spiritual infirmities to those
+who draw near to your Protection with love, O Virgin Birthgiver of God,
+who bore Christ the Savior for us.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Have pity on me, Angel of the Lord, and pray to God for me, for He has
+given you to me forever as a helper, instructor, and guardian throughout
+my life.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+God entrusted my wretched soul to you undefiled, Holy Angel. Do not let
+it be killed by thieves on its journey, but direct it rather to the path
+of repentance.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+I bring my soul, completely shamed by my evil thoughts and deeds. Hasten
+to me, my Instructor, and grant me the healing of good thoughts which
+lead me forever on the right path.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+For the sake of the Theotokos, O Personal Wisdom of the Most High, fill
+with wisdom and divine strength those who cry out: Blessed art Thou, O
+God of our fathers!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 8
+
+
+Irmos: Thou didst cause dew to pour from the flames over the pious
+       youths, and didst burn the sacrifice of a righteous man with
+       water--for Thou doest all things, O Christ, by Thy Will alone. We
+       exalt Thee throughout all ages.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in
+the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I
+hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. _(twice)_
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that
+everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and
+princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry
+out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Receive my unworthy prayer, Most Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden
+death, and grant me repentance before the end.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin, do not disdain those who need your help, hymning and exalting
+you forever.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You heal the infirmities of my soul and the illnesses of my body, O
+Virgin, that I may glorify you, O Pure One, forever.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You pour an abundance of healing, O Virgin, on those who hymn you with
+faith and exalt your inexpressible birth-giving.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You chase away the wiles of temptation and the onsets of passions, O
+Virgin. We therefore hymn you forever.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Most good Angel, sent from God: strengthen my life and never abandon me.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I hymn you forever, most blessed and good Angel, the Instructor and
+Guardian of my soul.
+
+We bless the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord:
+
+Be my protection and rampart on the day when all mankind will be tried
+and all deeds will be tested, both the good and the bad.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Be the help and stillness of your servant, Ever-Virgin Theotokos, and
+never release me from your service.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 9
+
+
+Irmos: No man can see God, upon Whom the Angelic ranks dare not gaze. But
+       through you, O Pure One, the Incarnate Word was revealed to
+       mankind. Magnifying Him with the heavenly hosts, we call you
+       blessed.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now turn to you, angels, archangels, and all the heavenly host who
+stand by the throne of God: pray to your Creator that He deliver my soul
+from eternal torments.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now weep before you, holy patriarchs, kings and prophets, apostles and
+hierarchs, and all the elect of Christ: help me at the Judgment, that my
+soul be saved from the strength of the Enemy.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now lift up my hands to you, holy martyrs, desert-dwellers, virgins,
+righteous ones, and all saints who pray to the Lord for the whole world:
+may He have mercy on me at the hour of my death.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Help me, Mother of God, for I have great hope in you! Pray to your Son,
+that when He sits to judge the living and the dead, He may place me at
+His right hand, even though I am unworthy.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin who bore Christ and wipes away every tear from every face: turn
+not away from my flowing tears.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin who received the fullness of joy which destroyed the sorrow of
+sin: fill my heart with joy!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Be a haven and intercession, an indestructible wall, a refuge, protection
+and rejoicing for those who run to you, O Virgin.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Enlighten with the rays of your light those who in the True Faith confess
+you to be the Theotokos, O Virgin, dispelling the darkness of ignorance.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Heal me, O Virgin, as I lie humbled on the place of misfortune, bringing
+me from illness to health.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!
+
+Have mercy on me, my only Savior, since Thou art merciful and
+compassionate, and join me to the choir of the Just.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Grant that I may always think and do what is good and useful, O Angel of
+the Lord, and show me to be strong and spotless in weakness.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Since you are bold before the Heavenly King, pray to Him with all the
+bodiless powers, that He may have mercy on me, a wretch.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+You have great boldness before the One Who took flesh from you, O Virgin.
+Remove me from my fetters and grant me freedom and salvation through your
+prayers.
+
+
+
+
+                CANON IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
+
+
+
+
+                             ODE 1 (Tone 2)
+
+
+Irmos: Come, O People, let us sing a hymn to Christ God, Who divided the
+       sea and guided the people Whom He led out of the bondage of Egypt,
+       for He has glorified Himself.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+May Thy Holy Body and Precious Blood, O Lord, be my Bread of everlasting
+life, healing me of various afflictions.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Make me worthy to partake of Thy most pure Body and Divine Blood, O
+Christ, for I am unworthy and accursed, defiled by unseemly deeds.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+You are the good soil, blessed Bride of God, which bore the ear of grain,
+the Savior of the world, which sprang from your untilled field. Grant
+that I may be saved by eating it.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 3
+
+
+Irmos: Having established me on the rock of faith, Thou hast strengthened
+       me against my enemies. My spirit rejoices when I sing: There is
+       none holy as our God, and none more righteous than Thou, O Lord!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Give me tears, O Christ, to cleanse the filth from my heart. Then,
+cleansed and with a good conscience, may I come with fear and faith to
+partake of Thy Divine Gifts, O Master.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+O Lover of mankind, may Thy most pure Body and Divine Blood be for the
+remission of my sins, the communion of the Holy Spirit, life everlasting,
+and estrangement from passions and sorrows.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Most holy Table of the Heavenly Bread which mercifully came down from on
+high, giving new life to the world; grant that I, who am unworthy, may
+now taste of Him in fear and live!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 4
+
+
+Irmos: Thou didst not come as an emissary or an angel, Lord, but from a
+       Virgin, taking flesh and saving the fulness of my humanity. I
+       therefore call out to Thee: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Because of human sins, Thou didst will to be slaughtered like a lamb,
+Most Merciful One Who wast incarnate for us. I pray, therefore: cleanse
+my sins as well.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Heal the wounds of my soul, Lord, and fully sanctify me. Grant, Master,
+that I, who am wretched, may partake of Thy Divine Mystical Supper.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Incline towards me, O Lady, the One Who came from your womb. Keep me,
+your servant, undefiled and spotless, that I may be sanctified by
+receiving the spiritual pearl.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 5
+
+
+Irmos: Guide us in the light of Thy commandments, O Lord, the Giver of
+       Light and Creator of the Universe. For we know no other God than
+       Thee.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+As Thou didst foretell, O Christ, so may it be with Thine inadequate
+servant, and abide in me according to Thy promise: for behold, I eat Thy
+Flesh and drink Thy Blood.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+May the burning coal of Thy Body, O God and Word of God, be a light in my
+darkness, and may Thy Blood be the cleansing of my defiled soul.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Mary, Mother of God, precious Tabernacle of the divine Fragrance: make
+me a chosen vessel, by your prayers, that I may partake of the
+consecrated elements of your Son.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 6
+
+
+Irmos: Sunk in the depths of sin, I call on the unfathomable abyss of Thy
+       compassion: Deliver me from destruction, O God!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Sanctify my mind, soul, heart, and body, O Savior! Grant, Master, that I
+may draw near, uncondemned, to the dread Mysteries.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+By partaking of Thy Holy Mysteries, O Christ, may I be estranged from
+passions, joined to Thy Grace, and confirmed in life.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Through the prayers of Thy holy Mother, O God, the Holy Word of God,
+sanctify me wholly as I come to Thy divine Mysteries.
+
+Lord, have mercy! (3 times)
+
+Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 2:
+
+Do not judge me unworthy to receive Thy Body and Divine Blood at this
+time. May the communion of Thy most pure and dread Mysteries not be to my
+condemnation, though I am wretched. Be it rather for eternal and
+everlasting life.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 7
+
+
+Irmos: The most wise youths would not serve the golden idol, but walked
+       into the flames themselves, scorning the pagan gods. They sang
+       amid the flames and an Angel bedewed them with the words: The
+       prayer of your lips has been heard.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+May this communion of Thine immortal Mysteries, the fountain of good, O
+Christ, be my light, my life, and my dispassion. May it lead to progress
+and the increase of divine virtues, only Good One, that I may glorify
+Thee.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+As I draw near to Thine immortal and divine Mysteries with love and
+trembling, may I be delivered from passions, enemies, want, and every
+sorrow. Grant that I may sing to Thee: blessed art Thou, Lord God of our
+fathers.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+To you who are full of the Grace of God and bore Christ the Savior beyond
+understanding, I your servant pray--the impure praying to the Pure One:
+cleanse me, who now wish to draw near to the most pure Mysteries, from
+all defilement of flesh and spirit.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 8
+
+
+Irmos: God came down upon the Hebrew youths in the fiery furnace and
+       changed the flames into dew. Praise the acts of the Lord, and
+       exalt Him throughout all ages!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+O God, my Savior, allow me in my present despair to be a partaker of Thy
+heavenly, awesome, and holy Mysteries and of Thy divine and mystical
+supper, O Christ.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Having run to Thy kindness, O Good One, I cry out to Thee in fear: be in
+me and I in Thee, as Thou didst say, O Savior! Behold: emboldened by Thy
+mercy, I eat Thy Flesh and drink Thy Blood.
+
+Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord; now
+and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+I tremble when I partake of fire, for fear that I might burn like wax or
+grass. O the awesome Mysteries! O the kind-heartedness of God! How can I,
+who am clay, commune of the Divine Body and Blood and become
+incorruptible?
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 9
+
+
+Irmos: Our God and Lord, the Son of the Eternal Father, revealed Himself
+       to us. He was incarnate of a Virgin that He might enlighten those
+       in darkness and gather those who were scattered. We therefore
+       magnify the all-hymned Theotokos.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Taste and see that this is Christ, the Lord Who of old became like us for
+us and Who, having once offered Himself as an offering to His Father, is
+forever immolated, sanctifying communicants.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+May I be sanctified in soul and body, Master! May I be enlightened! May I
+be saved! May I become Thy dwelling through communion of the Sacred
+Mysteries, having Thee living in me with the Father and the Spirit, O
+Most Merciful Benefactor!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
+
+May Thy Body and Most Pure Blood, my Savior, be to me as fire and light.
+May they set flame to my sinful matter, burning the thorns of passions
+and fully enlightening me to worship Thy Divinity.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+God took flesh of your pure blood. Every race therefore hymns you, O
+Theotokos, and the intelligent multitudes glorify you, for through you we
+beheld the Ruler of all becoming substance in humanity.
+
+
+
+
+               PRAYERS IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+_A priest uses the following:_
+
+Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: Come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+_NOTE: When the Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion are read
+immediately after Morning Prayers, we begin the former at this point._
+
+Come, let us worship God our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 22
+
+
+  The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;
+      He makes me lie down in green pastures.
+  He leads me beside still waters;
+      He restores my soul.
+  He leads me in paths of righteousness
+      for His name's sake.
+  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
+      I fear no evil;
+  for Thou art with me;
+      Thy rod and Thy staff,
+      they comfort me.
+  Thou preparest a Table before me
+      in the presence of my enemies;
+  Thou anointest my head with oil,
+      and most excellent is Thy Cup
+      which brings me joy!
+  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
+      all the days of my life;
+  and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
+      for ever.
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 23
+
+
+  The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof,
+      the world and those who dwell therein;
+  for He has founded it upon the seas,
+      and established it upon the rivers.
+  Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
+      And who shall stand in His holy place?
+  He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
+      who does not lift up his soul to what is false,
+      and does not swear deceitfully.
+  He will receive blessing from the Lord,
+      and vindication from the God of his salvation.
+  Such is the generation of those who seek Him,
+      who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
+  Lift up your heads, O gates!
+      and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
+      that the King of glory may come in.
+  Who is the King of glory?
+      The Lord, strong and mighty,
+      the Lord, mighty in battle!
+  Lift up your heads, O gates!
+      and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
+      that the King of glory may come in.
+  Who is this King of glory?
+      The Lord of hosts,
+      He is the King of glory!
+
+
+
+
+                               Psalm 115
+
+
+  I kept my faith, even when I said,
+      "I am greatly afflicted";
+  I said in my consternation,
+      "Every man is a liar."
+  What shall I render to the Lord
+      for all His bounty to me?
+  I will lift up the Cup of Salvation
+      and call on the name of the Lord,
+  I will pay my vows to the Lord
+      in the presence of all His people.
+  Precious in the sight of the Lord
+      is the death of His saints.
+  O Lord, I am Thy servant;
+      I am Thy servant, the son of Thy handmaid.
+      Thou hast loosed my bonds.
+  I will offer to Thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
+      and call on the name of the Lord.
+  I will pay my vows to the Lord
+      in the presence of all His people,
+  in the courts of the house of the Lord,
+      in your midst, O Jerusalem.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to Thee, O God! _(3 times)_
+
+_And the following TROPARIA, TONE 8:_
+
+Disregard my iniquities, O Lord Who wast born of a Virgin! Cleanse my
+heart and make it a temple of Thy most pure Body and Blood. Turn me not
+away from Thy countenance, for Thy great mercy is immeasurable.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+How dare I partake of Thy Holiness in my unworthiness? Even if I dare to
+approach Thee with the worthy, my garment accuses me, for it is not a
+wedding-garment, and I secure the condemnation of my most sinful soul.
+Cleanse, O Lord, the defilement of my soul and save me, for Thou lovest
+mankind.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Great is the multitude of my sins, O Theotokos! I come to you, O Pure
+One, in need of salvation. Visit my ailing soul, O You who alone are
+blessed, and pray to your Son and our God that He absolve the evil I have
+done.
+
+_NOTE: On Great and Holy Thursday, the following TROPARION is used, in
+TONE 8:_
+
+When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet
+before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with
+avarice, and to the lawless judges he betrayed Thee, the Righteous Judge.
+Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself.
+Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. O
+Lord Who art good towards all men, glory to Thee!
+
+_If the Canon of Preparation for Holy Communion has not been read the
+preceding evening, it may be read here._
+
+  Lord, have mercy! _(40 times, with as many prostrations as desired)_
+
+_Then, we read the following Verses of Instruction:_
+
+  When you intend, O man, to eat the Master's Body,
+      Approach with fear, lest you be burned--for It is fire!
+  Before drinking the Divine Blood in Communion,
+      Make peace with those who have grieved you.
+  Only then may you dare
+      To eat the Mystical Food.
+
+_We also add the following verses:_
+
+  Before partaking of the Dread Sacrifice,
+      The life-giving Body of the Master,
+  Pray, trembling, in this manner:
+
+
+1st Prayer, of Saint Basil the Great.
+
+O Lord and Master, Jesus Christ our God, the Fountain of life and
+immortality, the Creator of everything visible and invisible, the eternal
+and everlasting Son of the eternal Father: Thou hast come in these latter
+days because of the abundance of Thy goodness. Thou hast put on our human
+flesh and wast crucified and buried for us thankless and graceless men,
+and through Thine own blood Thou hast renewed our human nature which is
+corrupted by sin. And now, O Immortal King, accept the repentance of me a
+sinner, and incline Thine ear to me and listen to my words:
+
+I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned before heaven and before Thy face,
+and I am not worthy to look upon the height of Thy Glory.
+
+I have provoked Thy goodness, I have transgressed Thy commandments, I
+have not obeyed Thy statutes.
+
+But, O Lord, since Thou dost not remember evil, but art long-suffering
+and of great mercy, Thou hast not given me over to destruction for my
+lawlessness, but hast ever awaited my conversion.
+
+O Lover of mankind, Thou hast said by Thy prophets: "I have no pleasure
+in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and
+live."
+
+For Thou dost not wish, O Master, that the work of Thy hands should
+perish, neither dost Thou take pleasure in the destruction of men, but
+Thou desirest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of
+the truth.
+
+Therefore, although I am unworthy both of heaven and of earth and of this
+passing life, having wholly yielded myself to sin and defiled Thine
+image, yet being Thy creature and of Thy making, I do not despair of my
+salvation in my wickedness. But made bold by Thine infinite compassion, I
+draw near.
+
+Receive me, O Christ Who lovest mankind, as Thou didst receive the
+prostitute, the thief, the tax-collector and the prodigal. Take away the
+heavy burden of my sins, for Thou takest away the sins of the world, Thou
+healest the infirmities of mankind, Thou callest to Thyself and givest
+rest to those who labor and are heavy laden.
+
+Thou hast not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
+Cleanse me from every stain of flesh and spirit. Teach me to fulfill
+holiness in fear of Thee, that having the testimony of my own conscience
+clean, and having communion of Thy holy things, I may be united with Thy
+Body and Blood and may have Thee to dwell and abide in me, with the
+Father and Thy Holy Spirit.
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ my God, may the communion of Thy most pure and
+life-creating mysteries not bring me into judgment, nor may I become weak
+in soul and body by partaking in an unworthy manner, but grant me to
+receive communion of Thy holy things without condemnation even to my very
+last breath, and by them to receive communion of the Holy Spirit,
+provision for the journey of eternal life, and an acceptable answer at
+Thy dread judgment seat; that I, together with all Thy chosen ones, may
+also be a partaker of the incorruptible blessings which Thou hast
+prepared for those who love thee, O Lord, in whom Thou art glorified
+forever. Amen.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O Lord my God, I know that I am not worthy nor sufficiently pleasing that
+Thou shouldst come under the roof of the house of my soul for it is
+entirely desolate and fallen in ruin, and Thou wilt not find in me a
+place worthy to lay Thy head. But as Thou didst humble Thyself from on
+high for our sake, so now humble Thyself to my lowliness.
+
+As Thou didst deign to lie in a cavern, in a manger of dumb beasts, so
+now deign to enter into the manger of my beastly soul, and into my soiled
+body.
+
+As Thou didst not disdain to enter and to eat with sinners in the house
+of Simon the leper, so now be pleased to enter into the house of my soul,
+humble and leprous and sinful.
+
+As Thou didst not cast away the sinful woman who came to touch Thee, so
+have compassion on me a sinner who comes to touch Thee.
+
+As Thou didst not abhor the kiss of her sin-stained and unclean mouth, do
+not abhor my mouth, worse stained and more unclean than hers, nor my
+stained and shamed and unclean lips, nor my still more impure tongue.
+
+But let the fiery coal of Thy most pure Body and Thy most precious Blood
+bring me sanctification, enlightenment and strengthening of my lowly soul
+and body, relief from the burden of my many transgressions, protection
+against every action of the devil, repulsion and victory over my wicked
+and evil habits, mortification of my passions, accomplishment of Thy
+commandments, increase of Thy divine grace, and inheritance of Thy
+Kingdom.
+
+For I do not come to Thee in presumption, O Christ my God, but made bold
+by Thine inexpressible goodness, lest I stray far away from Thy flock, O
+Master, and become caught by the wolf of souls.
+
+Therefore, I pray Thee, O Master, for Thou alone art holy: sanctify my
+soul and body, my mind and heart, my muscles and bones. Renew me
+entirely. Implant Thy fear in my fleshly members and let Thy
+sanctification never be removed from me.
+
+Be my helper and defender, guide my life in peace and make me worthy to
+stand at Thy right hand with all Thy saints.
+
+By the prayers and supplications of Thy most pure Mother, of Thy
+spiritual servants, the most pure angelic powers, and of all the saints
+who have been well-pleasing to Thee. Amen.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, of St. Simeon Metaphrastes
+
+O only pure and incorruptible Lord! Because of the inexpressible mercy of
+Thy love for mankind, Thou didst take to Thyself our entire human
+composition from the pure blood of the Virgin who gave birth to Thee
+beyond nature, by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the good-will of the
+ever-existing Father.
+
+O Christ Jesus, Wisdom of God and Peace and Power, through the human
+nature which Thou didst take to Thyself, Thou didst suffer the
+life-creating and saving passion: the Cross, the nails, the spear--death
+itself. Put to death in me the soul-destroying passions of the body.
+
+Through Thy burial Thou didst capture the kingdom of death. Bury in me
+the evil devices of the devil with good thoughts, and destroy the spirits
+of evil.
+
+Through Thy life-bringing Resurrection Thou didst raise up the first
+father who had fallen. Raise me up who am sunk down in sin and give me
+the image of repentance.
+
+Through Thy glorious Ascension Thou didst deify the flesh which Thou
+didst assume, and placed it on the throne at the Father's right hand.
+Grant me to receive a place at the right hand with the saved through
+communion of Thy holy mysteries.
+
+Through the coming of Thy Spirit, the Comforter, Thou didst make Thy
+consecrated disciples to be honorable vessels. Show me also to be the
+receptacle of His coming.
+
+Thou hast promised to come again to judge the world in righteousness.
+Grant that I may go to meet Thee in the clouds, my Judge and Creator,
+with all Thy saints; that I may glorify and praise Thee without end,
+together with Thy Father Who is without beginning, and Thy most holy and
+good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus
+
+O Lord and Master Jesus Christ our God, Who alone hast power to absolve
+men from their sins, for Thou art good and lovest mankind: forgive all my
+transgressions done in knowledge or in ignorance, and make me worthy
+without condemnation to have communion of Thy divine and glorious and
+pure and life-creating mysteries. Let them not be for my punishment, or
+for the increase of my sins. But let them be for my purification and
+sanctification, as a promise of the life and Kingdom to come, a defense
+and a help and a repulsion of every attacker and the removal of my many
+transgressions. For Thou art a God of mercy and generosity and love for
+mankind, and to Thee we ascribe glory, with the Father and the Holy
+Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer, of St. Basil the Great
+
+I know, O Lord, that I have communion unworthily of Thy most pure Body
+and Thy most precious Blood, and that I am guilty and drink condemnation
+to myself not discerning Thy Body and Blood, O my Christ and God. But
+daring upon Thy generous loving-kindness I come to Thee Who hast said:
+"He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him." Be
+merciful, therefore, O Lord, and do not rebuke me, a sinner, but deal
+with me according to Thy mercy, and let Thy holy things be for my
+purification and healing, for enlightenment and protection, for the
+repulsion of every tempting thought and action of the devil which works
+spiritually in my fleshly members. Let them be for boldness and love for
+Thee, for the correction and grounding of my life, for the increase of
+virtue and perfection, for the fulfillment of Thy commandments, for the
+communion of the Holy Spirit, for the journey of eternal life, for a good
+and acceptable answer at Thy dread judgment, but not for judgment or
+condemnation. Amen.
+
+
+6th Prayer, of St. Simeon the New Theologian
+
+  From lips defiled
+  and a vile heart,
+  from an impure tongue
+  and a soul defiled,
+  receive my prayer, O my Christ,
+  and do not despise
+  my words, my appearance,
+  nor my shamelessness.
+  Grant me the boldness, my Christ,
+  to say what I desire
+  Even more--teach me
+  what to do and say.
+  I have sinned more than the harlot
+  who, on learning where Thou wast,
+  bought myrrh and came boldly
+  to anoint thy feet, my God,
+  my Master and my Christ.
+  As Thou didst not turn her away
+  when she came with her heart,
+  so, O Word, turn me not away,
+  but give me Thy feet
+  to hold, to kiss,
+  and to anoint boldly
+  with a stream of tears
+  as a precious ointment.
+  Wash me with my tears, O Word,
+  and cleanse me with them!
+  Remit my transgressions
+  and grant me forgiveness.
+  Thou knowest the multitude of my evil:
+  Thou knowest also my wounds!
+  Thou seest my scars:
+  Thou knowest also my faith!
+  Thou seest my intentions
+  and hearest my sighs.
+  Nothing is hidden from Thee,
+  my God, my Maker, my Redeemer--
+  not even a tear-drop
+  or part of that drop.
+  Thine eyes have seen
+  that which I have not yet done.
+  Thou hast inscribed in Thy book
+  things yet to happen.
+  See my humility!
+  See each of my labors and all of my sins!
+  Absolve me, O God of all,
+  that with a pure heart,
+  trembling thoughts
+  and a contrite soul
+  I may partake of Thine undefiled
+  and most holy Mysteries
+  which enliven and deify
+  all who partake of them
+  with a pure heart.
+  Thou hast said, O Master:
+  "Whoever eats my Body
+  and drinks my Blood
+  abides in me
+  and I in him!"
+  True is every word
+  of my Master and God!
+  When I partake of Thy divine
+  and deifying Grace,
+  I am no longer alone--
+  I am with Thee, my Christ,
+  the Light of the Triple Sun
+  which enlightens the world.
+  May I not remain alone--
+  without Thee, O Life-Giver,
+  My Breath, my Life and my Joy,
+  the salvation of the world.
+  I approach Thee, therefore,
+  with tears, as Thou seest,
+  and a contrite soul.
+  I beg to receive
+  deliverance from my sins.
+  May I partake uncondemned
+  of Thy life-giving
+  and spotless Mysteries,
+  that Thou mayest abide,
+  as Thou hast said,
+  with me, the thrice-wretched.
+  May the Tempter not find me
+  without Thy Grace
+  and seize me deceitfully
+  and lead me, deceived,
+  from Thy deifying words.
+  Therefore, I fall down before Thee
+  and fervently cry:
+  as Thou didst receive the Prodigal
+  and the harlot who came to Thee,
+  O Gracious One, receive me,
+  prodigal and defiled.
+  With a contrite soul
+  I approach Thee now:
+  I know, O Savior, that no-one has sinned
+  against Thee as I have,
+  nor done the deeds
+  that I have done.
+  But I also know
+  that neither the greatness of my
+  transgressions
+  nor the multitude of my sins
+  surpass the great patience of my God
+  and His extreme love for mankind.
+  Through Thy merciful compassion
+  Thou dost cleanse and brighten
+  those who repent with fervor,
+  making them partakers of Light
+  and full communicants
+  of Thy Divinity.
+  To the astonishment of angels
+  and human minds,
+  Thou dost converse with them often
+  as with Thy true friends.
+  This makes me bold, my Christ,
+  this gives me wings!
+  Emboldened by the wealth
+  of Thy generosity towards us,
+  with both joy and trepidation,
+  I who am grass
+  partake of fire.
+  O strange wonder!
+  I am sprinkled with dew
+  and am not burned,
+  as the bush burned of old
+  without being consumed.
+  With grateful thoughts
+  and a grateful heart,
+  with my grateful members,
+  my soul and my body,
+  I now fall down and worship
+  and glorify Thee, my God,
+  for blessed art Thou,
+  now and for ever.
+
+
+7th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O God, absolve, remit and pardon me my transgressions--as many sins as I
+have committed by word or action or thought, willingly or unwillingly,
+consciously or unconsciously; forgive me everything since Thou art good
+and lovest mankind. And by the prayers of Thy most pure Mother, of Thy
+spiritual servants, the holy angelic powers and all the saints, who from
+all ages have been well-pleasing to Thee, be pleased to allow me to
+receive Thy most pure Body and Thy most precious Blood for the healing of
+my soul and body, and the purification of my evil thoughts. For Thine is
+the Kingdom and the power and the glory with the Father and the Holy
+Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+I am not worthy, Master and Lord, that Thou shouldst enter under the roof
+of my soul; yet inasmuch as Thou desirest to live in me as the Lover of
+mankind, I approach with boldness. Thou hast commanded: Let the doors be
+opened which Thou alone hast made and Thou shalt enter with Thy love for
+mankind just as Thou art. Thou shalt enter and enlighten my darkened
+reasoning. I believe that Thou wilt do this. For Thou didst not cast away
+the prostitute who came to Thee with tears, neither didst Thou turn away
+the tax-collector who repented, nor didst Thou reject the thief who
+acknowledged Thy Kingdom, nor didst Thou forsake the repentant
+persecutor, the Apostle Paul, even as he was. But all who came to Thee in
+repentance Thou didst unite to the ranks of Thy friends, Who alone art
+blessed forever, now and unto the endless ages. Amen.
+
+
+9th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ my God, absolve, loose, cleanse and forgive me Thy
+sinful and useless and unworthy servant my errors, transgressions and
+sinful failing as many as I have committed from my youth up to this
+present day and hour, consciously and unconsciously, in words or actions
+or reasonings, thoughts, pursuits and in all my senses. By the prayers of
+Thy Mother the most pure and ever-virgin Mary who gave birth to Thee
+without human seed, my only hope which will not put me to shame, my
+intercessor and salvation, grant me to have communion without
+condemnation of Thy most pure, immortal, life-creating and awesome
+mysteries; for the remission of sins and unto life everlasting; for
+sanctification, enlightenment, strength, healing and health of soul and
+body; for the most perfect removal and destruction of my evil thoughts
+and reasonings and intentions, fantasies by night, brought by dark and
+evil spirits; for Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory and
+the honor and the worship with the Father and Thy Holy Spirit, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus
+
+I stand before the doors of Thy temple, and I do not forsake my wicked
+thoughts. But, O Christ my God, as Thou hast justified the tax-collector,
+and hast had mercy on the woman of Canaan and hast opened the gates of
+paradise to the thief, open to me the interior depths of Thy love for
+mankind and receive me as I come and repent before Thee. Receive me as
+Thou didst receive the sinful woman and the woman with the flow of blood.
+For the first embraced Thy most pure feet and received the forgiveness of
+her sins, and the second just touched the hem of Thy garment and received
+healing. But I who am lost, daring to receive Thy whole Body, may I not
+be burned; but receive me as Thou hast received them, and enlighten my
+spiritual senses, burning up my spiritual faults by the prayers of her
+who gave birth to Thee without human seed, and of the heavenly angelic
+powers, for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Another Prayer of St. John Chrysostom
+
+I believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son
+of the living God Who camest into the world to save sinners, of whom I
+am first. I believe also that this is truly Thine own most pure Body, and
+that this is truly Thine own precious Blood. Therefore, I pray Thee: have
+mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions both voluntary and
+involuntary, of word and of deed, committed in knowledge or in ignorance.
+And make me worthy to partake without condemnation of Thy most pure
+Mysteries, for the remission of my sins, and unto life everlasting. Amen.
+
+_As you approach to partake, say silently the following verses of
+Metaphrastes:_
+
+  Behold: I draw near to the Divine Communion.
+      Burn me not as I partake, O Creator,
+  For Thou art a Fire which burns the unworthy.
+      Rather, cleanse me of all defilement.
+
+_Then say:_
+
+Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a
+communicant; for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
+neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I
+confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
+
+_And the following verses:_
+
+  Be awed, O man, when you see the deifying Blood!
+      It is a fire which burns the unworthy!
+  The Divine Body both deifies and nourishes me.
+      It deifies the spirit and wondrously nourishes the mind.
+
+_Then, the following Troparia:_
+
+With love hast Thou drawn me, O Christ, and with Thy divine love hast
+Thou changed me. Burn away my sins with a spiritual fire and satisfy me
+with joy in Thee, that I may joyfully magnify Thy two comings, O Good
+One.
+
+How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the radiance of Thy saints? If I
+dare to enter the bridal-chamber, my garment accuses me, for it is not a
+wedding garment, and the angels will bind me and cast me out. Cleanse, O
+Lord, the filth of my soul and save me, for Thou lovest mankind.
+
+_And this prayer:_
+
+O Master Who lovest mankind! O Lord Jesus Christ my God! May these holy
+things not be to my condemnation, though I am unworthy of them. May they
+be for the cleansing and sanctification of my soul and body and a pledge
+of the life and Kingdom that are to come.
+
+It is good for me to cleave to God and to place in the Lord the hope of
+my salvation
+
+_Then repeat:_
+
+Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a
+communicant; for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
+neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I
+confess Thee: remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
+
+
+
+
+                PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION
+
+
+Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God!
+
+I thank Thee, O Lord my God, for Thou hast not rejected me, a sinner, but
+hast made me worthy to be a partaker of Thy holy things. I thank Thee,
+for Thou hast permitted me, the unworthy, to commune of Thy most pure and
+heavenly Gifts. But, O Master, Who lovest mankind, Who for our sakes
+didst die and rise again, and gavest us these awesome and life-creating
+Mysteries for the good and sanctification of our souls and bodies; let
+them be for the healing of soul and body, the repelling of every
+adversary, the illumining of the eyes of my heart, the peace of my
+spiritual powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned, the fulfilling of
+wisdom, the observing of Thy commandments, the receiving of Thy Divine
+Grace, and the attaining of Thy Kingdom. Preserved by them in Thy
+holiness, may I always remember Thy Grace and live not for myself alone,
+but for Thee, our Master and Benefactor. May I pass from this life in the
+hope of eternal life, and so attain to the everlasting rest, where the
+voice of those who feast is unceasing, and the gladness of those who
+behold the goodness of Thy countenance is unending. For Thou art the true
+desire and the ineffable joy of those who love Thee, O Christ our God,
+and all creation sings of Thy praise forever. Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer of Saint Basil the Great
+
+O Master Christ our God, King of the Ages, Maker of all things: I thank
+Thee for all the good things Thou hast given me, especially for the
+communion with Thy most pure and life-creating Mysteries. I pray Thee, O
+gracious Lover of Man: preserve me under Thy protection, beneath the
+shadow of Thy wings. Enable me even to my last breath, to partake
+worthily and with a pure conscience of Thy holy things, for the remission
+of sins and unto life eternal. For Thou art the Bread of Life, the
+Fountain of Holiness, the Giver of all Good; to Thee we ascribe glory,
+with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer by Saint Simeon Metaphrastes
+
+Freely Thou hast given me Thy Body for my food, O Thou Who art a fire
+consuming the unworthy. Consume me not, O my Creator, but instead enter
+into my members, my veins, my heart. Consume the thorns of my
+transgressions. Cleanse my soul and sanctify my reasonings. Make firm my
+knees and body. Illumine my five senses. Nail me to the fear of Thee.
+Always protect, guard, and keep me from soul-destroying words and deeds.
+Cleanse me, purify me, and adorn me. Give me understanding and
+illumination. Show me to be a temple of Thy One Spirit and not the home
+of many sins. May every evil thing, every carnal passion flee from me as
+from a fire as I become Thy tabernacle through communion. I offer Thee as
+intercessors all the saints: the leaders of the bodiless hosts, Thy
+Forerunner, the wise apostles, and Thy pure and blameless Mother. Accept
+their prayers in Thy love, O my Christ, and make me, Thy servant, a child
+of light. For Thou art the only Sanctification and Light of our souls, O
+Good One, and to Thee, our Master and God, we ascribe glory day by day.
+
+
+Another Prayer
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ our God: let Thy holy Body be my eternal life; Thy
+precious Blood, my remission of sins. Let this Eucharist be my joy,
+health, and gladness. Make me, a sinner, worthy to stand on the right
+hand of Thy glory at Thine awesome second Coming, through the prayers of
+Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints.
+
+
+A Prayer to the Theotokos
+
+O most holy Lady Theotokos, the light of my darkened soul, my hope, my
+protection, my refuge, my rest, and my joy: I thank you, for you have
+permitted me, the unworthy, to be a partaker of the most pure Body and
+precious Blood of your Son. Give the light of understanding to the eyes
+of my heart, you that gave birth to the True Light. Enliven me who am
+deadened by sin, you that gave birth to the Fountain of Immortality. Have
+mercy on me, O loving Mother of the merciful God. Grant me compunction
+and contrition of heart, humility in my thoughts, and a release from the
+slavery of my own reasonings. And enable me, even to my last breath, to
+receive the sanctification of the most pure Mysteries, for the healing of
+soul and body. Grant me tears of repentance and confession, that I may
+glorify you all the days of my life, for you are blessed and greatly
+glorified forever. Amen.
+
+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 enlighten the Gentiles and to
+be the glory of Thy people, Israel.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O most-holy Trinity, have mercy on us! O Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+O Master, pardon our transgressions! O Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation.)_
+
+
+At the Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
+
+Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the
+universe. It has shown to the world the riches of poverty. It has
+revealed to us the heights of humility. Teaching us by your words, O
+Father John Chrysostom, intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to
+save our souls.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+You received Divine Grace from Heaven, all blessed and venerable John
+Chrysostom, and taught all by your mouth to worship one God in the
+Trinity. We praise you worthily, for you are an instructor who reveals
+things divine.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+
+At the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great
+
+Your proclamation has gone out into all the earth, for it was divinely
+taught by hearing your voice. You expounded the nature of creatures and
+ennobled the manners of men. O holy father of royal priesthood, entreat
+Christ God that our souls may be saved.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+You were revealed as the sure foundation of the Church, granting all men
+a lord-ship which cannot be taken away, sealing it with your precepts, O
+venerable and heavenly father.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+
+At the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
+Troparion of Saint Gregory the Dialogist
+
+The truth of things revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an
+Icon of meekness, and a teacher of abstinence. You thus reached the
+heights through humility and wealth through poverty. O holy hierarch,
+father Gregory, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the
+Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come
+speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who
+honor you.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word. True
+Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+_The priest pronounces the dismissal._
+
+
+ST. TIKHON'S SEMINARY PRESS
+1982
+
+
+
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+<div style='display:block; margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:1em; margin-left:2em; text-indent:-2em'>Title: Orthodox Daily Prayers</div>
+<div style='display:block; margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:1em; margin-left:2em; text-indent:-2em'>Author: Anonymous</div>
+<div style='display:block; margin:1em 0'>Release Date: January 16, 2011 [eBook #34981]<br />
+[Most recently updated: September 25, 2021]</div>
+<div style='display:block; margin:1em 0'>Language: English</div>
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+<div style='margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:4em'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS ***</div>
+
+<div id="home" title="Title Page">
+<div class="box">
+<h1>ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS</h1>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+<p class="center">ST. TIKHON&rsquo;S SEMINARY PRESS</p>
+</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/cross.png" alt="Cross" width="463" height="740" />
+</div>
+<div class="box">
+<h1>ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS</h1>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/icon.png" alt="Praying Figure" width="443" height="377" />
+</div>
+<p class="center">ST. TIKHON&rsquo;S SEMINARY PRESS
+<br />1982</p>
+<p class="center"><span class="large">Printed
+<br />with the blessings
+<br />of
+<br />His Grace,
+<br />the Right Reverend
+<br />HERMAN
+<br />Bishop of Philadelphia
+<br />and
+<br />Eastern Pennsylvania</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="toc" class="nbbox" title="Table of Contents">
+<h2>TABLE OF CONTENTS</h2>
+<dl class="toc">
+<dt><a href="#c0">Introduction</a> 1</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c1">Morning Prayers</a> 5</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c2">Commemoration of the Living and the Dead</a> 25</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c3">Prayers at the Table</a> 33</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c4">The Order of Compline</a> 38</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c5">Before Sleep</a> 68</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c6">The Three Canons</a> 89</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c7">Canon in Preparation for Holy Communion</a> 119</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c8">Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion</a> 130</dt>
+<dt><a href="#c9">Prayers for Thanksgiving After Communion</a> 161</dt>
+</dl>
+</div>
+<div id="c0" title="Introduction">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_1">[1]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>INTRODUCTION</h2>
+<h3>THE PRAYERBOOK</h3>
+<p>The present Prayerbook contains the most
+basic daily prayers of the Orthodox Christian
+as they have been transmitted to us essentially
+by the Russian Church, although the other
+Orthodox Traditions in this matter are very
+similar.</p>
+<p>In this book, we will find the Psalms of the
+Holy Prophet King David, the prayer which
+Our Lord Himself taught His holy disciples,
+prayers of the desert fathers, prayers of the
+great hierarchs and teachers of the Church, as
+well as the prayers of more recent fathers.</p>
+<p>The publication of such prayers does not
+limit the free expression of the Christian
+soul to the Creator, the Most-holy Theotokos
+and the Saints. On the contrary, by reading
+these prayers we learn how to pray. They
+become models for our own, personal prayers.
+Often, we would like to pray but, distracted by
+the bustling world around us, or troubled by
+fear or sorrow, we do not even know how to
+begin. We then begin with the Prayerbook
+<span class="pb" id="Page_2">[2]</span>
+and find that not only much of what we wanted
+to say is included in the prayers of the fathers,
+but that afterwards, we find words of our own
+to continue the outpouring of our soul.</p>
+<p>There is yet another gift in the Prayerbook.
+As Orthodox Christians we are all members of
+the same Body. We express and partake of
+that oneness in the services of the Church,
+especially in the Divine Liturgy. Through the
+Prayerbook, this oneness is brought into our
+homes or any place that an Orthodox Christian
+reads it. Our own prayers are carried to the
+Throne of God on the wings of prayers that
+have been used by the People of God for centuries.
+We no longer pray alone.</p>
+<h3>THE RULE OF PRAYER</h3>
+<p>Many rules of prayer have developed in the
+history of the Church. At no place or time has
+there been a uniform rule. In 19th Century
+Russia, for example, the rule varied considerably
+from one monastery to another,
+though certain basic elements were found in all
+of them. Therefore, the term &ldquo;Rule of Prayer&rdquo;
+should never be understood as a strait jacket,
+regulating and limiting our communion with
+God.</p>
+<p>What the Rules do teach us is the importance
+<span class="pb" id="Page_3">[3]</span>
+of regularity in our life of prayer. It is
+better to say a few prayers every day without
+fail than to say a great number of prayers on an
+irregular, impulsive basis. Those of us who are
+fortunate enough to have a spiritual father
+should consult him before establishing our own
+Rule. Those of us who do not, should begin
+with a modest Rule, increasing it only when it
+has become a regular and integral part of our
+lives.</p>
+<h3>THE TRANSLATION</h3>
+<p>We have attempted to use a contemporary
+but dignified form of the English language
+throughout this present translation. Wherever
+possible, existing translations of the Orthodox
+Church in America have been used. For example,
+the Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion
+are taken from the official Divine
+Liturgy book (St. Tikhon&rsquo;s Seminary Press,
+1977) with very few changes. The Psalms,
+verses, troparia, and prayers not included in
+that edition have now been translated and included
+to complete the traditional order.</p>
+<p>The Psalms are taken from the Revised Standard
+Version of the Bible with changes made
+wherever significant differences with the Orthodox
+liturgical Psalter (based on the Septuagint)
+made it necessary. The numbering of
+<span class="pb" id="Page_4">[4]</span>
+the Psalms follows the Septuagint throughout
+the Prayerbook. We are leaving to Biblical
+scholars the study of the merits of the various
+texts of the Holy Scriptures. Our object here is
+to provide the English-speaking Orthodox
+Christian with a Prayerbook as closely
+equivalent as possible to the Prayerbooks that
+Orthodox Christians of other nationalities
+have used for generations.</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c1" title="Morning Prayers">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_5">[5]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>MORNING PRAYERS</h2>
+<p class="rubric">Having awakened, arise from your bed without
+laziness and, having gathered your thoughts, make
+the Sign of the Cross, saying:</p>
+<p>In the name of the Father, and of the
+Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Afterwards, stand in silence for a few moments
+until all your senses are calmed. At that point, make
+three prostrations, saying:</p>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have
+mercy on me, a sinner.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Then, begin the Morning Prayers with these
+words:</p>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through
+the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and
+all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.</p>
+<p>Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.</p>
+<p>O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the
+Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere and
+fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings
+and Giver of Life: Come and abide in us,
+and cleanse us from every impurity, and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_6">[6]</span>
+save our souls, O Good One.</p>
+<p>Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal!
+Have mercy on us. <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Most Holy Trinity! Have mercy on
+us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy
+One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy
+name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_7">[7]</div>
+<p class="rubric">(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Having raised me from my bed and from
+sleep, O Lord, enlighten my mind and
+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.</p>
+<p>Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>The Judge will come suddenly and the
+acts of every man will be revealed; but in
+the middle of the night we cry with fear:
+Holy! Holy! Holy! art Thou, O God;
+through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<p>Having risen from sleep, I thank Thee,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_8">[8]</span>
+the Holy Trinity. In the abundance of Thy
+kindness and long patience, Thou hast not
+been angry with me for my laziness and
+sinfulness, nor hast Thou destroyed me in
+my lawlessness. Instead, in Thy usual love
+for mankind, Thou hast raised me as I lay
+in despair, that I might rise early and
+glorify Thy Reign. Enlighten now the eyes
+of my mind and open my lips, that I might
+learn of Thy words, understand Thy commandments,
+accomplish Thy will, hymn
+Thee in heart-felt confession and praise
+Thine all-holy name, the Father and the
+Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship God, our King!</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ, our King and our God!</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ Himself, our King and our
+God!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_9">[9]</div>
+<h3>Psalm 50</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Have mercy on me, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">according to Thy great mercy;</p>
+<p class="t0">according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,</p>
+<p class="t2">blot out my transgressions.</p>
+<p class="t0">Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,</p>
+<p class="t2">and cleanse me from my sin!</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">For I know my transgressions,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my sin is ever before me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,</p>
+<p class="t2">and done that which is evil in Thy sight,</p>
+<p class="t0">so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence</p>
+<p class="t2">and blameless in Thy judgment.</p>
+<p class="t0">Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,</p>
+<p class="t2">and in sins did my mother conceive me.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;</p>
+<p class="t2">therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.</p>
+<p class="t0">Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_10">[10]</div>
+<p class="t2">wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.</p>
+<p class="t0">Fill me with joy and gladness;</p>
+<p class="t2">let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.</p>
+<p class="t0">Hide Thy face from my sins,</p>
+<p class="t2">and blot out all my iniquities.</p>
+<p class="t0">Create in me a clean heart, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Cast me not away from Thy presence,</p>
+<p class="t2">and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,</p>
+<p class="t2">and uphold me with a willing spirit.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,</p>
+<p class="t2">and sinners will return to Thee.</p>
+<p class="t0">Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">Thou God of my salvation,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">O Lord, open Thou my lips,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.</p>
+<p class="t0">For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_11">[11]</div>
+<p class="t2">were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.</p>
+<p class="t0">The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;</p>
+<p class="t2">a broken and contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;</p>
+<p class="t2">rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,</p>
+<p class="t0">Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,</p>
+<p class="t2">in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;</p>
+<p class="t2">then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.</p>
+</div>
+<h3>The Symbol of Faith</h3>
+<p>I believe in one God, the Father
+Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth,
+and of all things visible and invisible.</p>
+<p>And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of
+God, the only-begotten, begotten of the
+Father before all ages. Light of Light; true
+God of true 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,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_12">[12]</span>
+and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and
+the Virgin Mary, and became man. And
+He was crucified for us under Pontius
+Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And
+the third day He arose again, according to
+the Scriptures, and ascended into Heaven,
+and sits at the right hand of the Father;
+and He shall come again with glory to
+judge the living and the dead; whose
+Kingdom shall have no end.</p>
+<p>And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
+Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the
+Father; Who with the Father and the Son
+together is worshipped and glorified; Who
+spoke by the prophets. 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.</p>
+<h4>1st Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.</h4>
+<p>O God, cleanse me a sinner, for I have
+done nothing good before Thee. Deliver
+me from the evil one, and may Thy will be
+<span class="pb" id="Page_13">[13]</span>
+in me, that I might open my unworthy lips
+without condemnation and praise Thy
+holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
+now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>2nd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.</h4>
+<p>Having risen from sleep, I offer Thee, O
+Savior, the midnight song. Falling down, I
+cry to Thee: let me not fall asleep in the
+death of sin. Be gracious to me, Thou Who
+wast willingly crucified. Raise me quickly
+as I lie in laziness, and save me as I stand
+in prayer. After the night&rsquo;s sleep, O Christ
+God, shine a sinless day on me and save
+me.</p>
+<h4>3rd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.</h4>
+<p>Having risen from sleep, I run to Thee,
+O Master, for Thou lovest mankind, and I
+rush to accomplish Thy work. Help me, I
+pray Thee, at all times and in all things.
+Deliver me from every evil thing of this
+world and from works of the devil. Save
+me, and lead me into Thine eternal
+Kingdom. Thou art my Maker, The Provider
+<span class="pb" id="Page_14">[14]</span>
+and Giver of everything good. All
+my hope is in Thee and I glorify Thee, now
+and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>4th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.</h4>
+<p>O Lord, through Thy abundant
+goodness and great generosity, Thou hast
+allowed me, Thy servant, to pass through
+the hours of this night untempted by any
+evil of the enemy. Grant also, O Master
+and Creator of all, that I might accomplish
+Thy will in Thy true light and with an illumined
+heart, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>5th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.</h4>
+<p>O Lord, the Almighty God, Who acceptest
+the thrice-holy hymn from Thy
+heavenly hosts: accept this song of the
+night even from me, Thine unworthy servant.
+Grant that at every year and hour of
+my life I might glorify Thee, the Father,
+the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>6th Prayer, by St. Basil the Great.</h4>
+<p>Almighty Lord, the God of hosts and of
+<span class="pb" id="Page_15">[15]</span>
+all flesh, Thou livest in the heights, yet
+lookest down on the humble, proving the
+hearts and emotions, clearly foreknowing
+the secrets of men. Thou art the Light
+without beginning, in Whom there is no
+variation nor shadow of change. O Immortal
+King, accept the prayers which we
+now offer Thee from defiled lips. Free us
+from the sins we have committed in deed,
+word or thought, knowingly and unknowingly.
+Cleanse us from all defilement of
+flesh and spirit. Grant us to pass through
+the entire night of this present life with a
+watchful heart and a sober mind, awaiting
+the coming of the bright and manifest day
+of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord, God
+and Savior Jesus Christ, when the Judge
+of all will come with glory to reward each
+according to his deeds. May we not be
+found fallen and lazy, but alert and roused
+to action, prepared to enter into His joy
+and the divine chamber of His glory,
+where the voice of those who feast is
+unceasing and indescribable is the delight
+of those who behold the inexpressible
+<span class="pb" id="Page_16">[16]</span>
+beauty of Thy countenance. For Thou art
+the true Light which enlightens and sanctifies
+all, and all creation hymns Thee unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>7th Prayer, also by St. Basil.</h4>
+<p>We bless Thee, most high God and Lord
+of mercies, Who ever doest great and unfathomable
+things for us&mdash;glorious and
+awesome things without number. Thou
+givest us sleep for the repose of our frailty,
+relieving the labors of our over-burdened
+flesh. We thank Thee for not destroying
+us in our lawlessness. Instead, Thou hast
+shown Thy usual love for mankind, and
+raised us, as we lay in despair, to glorify
+Thy Reign. Therefore, we implore Thy
+boundless goodness: enlighten our
+thoughts and eyes, and awaken our minds
+from the heavy sleep of laziness. Open our
+lips and fill them with Thy praise, that we
+may unwaveringly hymn and confess
+Thee, the God glorified in all and by all,
+Father without beginning, with Thine
+only-begotten Son and Thine all-holy,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_17">[17]</span>
+and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and
+unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>8th Prayer. A Midnight Song to the Most Holy Theotokos.</h4>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">I hymn your Grace, O Lady,</p>
+<p class="t2">and pray that you grace my mind.</p>
+<p class="t0">Teach me to walk correctly</p>
+<p class="t2">on the path of Christ&rsquo;s commandments.</p>
+<p class="t0">Strengthen me to watch in song,</p>
+<p class="t2">dispelling the despair of sleep.</p>
+<p class="t0">I am bound by fetters of sin,</p>
+<p class="t2">free me by your prayers, O Bride of God!</p>
+<p class="t0">Keep me in the night and in the day,</p>
+<p class="t2">delivering me from warring enemies.</p>
+<p class="t0">As you bore the life-giving God,</p>
+<p class="t2">give life to me, who am wounded by passions.</p>
+<p class="t0">As you bore the unsetting Light,</p>
+<p class="t2">enlighten my blinded soul.</p>
+<p class="t0">O wondrous palace of the Master,</p>
+<p class="t2">make me a home of the divine Spirit.</p>
+<p class="t0">As you bore the Physician,</p>
+<p class="t2">heal my soul of its passion-filled years.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_18">[18]</div>
+<p class="t0">I am tossed in the tempest of life:</p>
+<p class="t2">direct me to the path of repentance.</p>
+<p class="t0">Deliver me from the eternal flame,</p>
+<p class="t2">from the evil worm, and from hell.</p>
+<p class="t0">Make me not a joy for demons,</p>
+<p class="t2">though I am guilty of many sins.</p>
+<p class="t0">Make me new, most undefiled one,</p>
+<p class="t2">for I am aged by senseless sins.</p>
+<p class="t0">Estrange me from all torments,</p>
+<p class="t2">and pray for me to the Master of all.</p>
+<p class="t0">Grant that, with all the saints,</p>
+<p class="t2">I may inherit the joys of heaven.</p>
+<p class="t0">Hear, most holy Virgin,</p>
+<p class="t2">the voice of your useless servant.</p>
+<p class="t0">Grant me a torrent of tears, most pure one,</p>
+<p class="t2">to wash the filth of my soul.</p>
+<p class="t0">The groans of my heart I bring you unceasingly:</p>
+<p class="t2">open your heart, O Lady!</p>
+<p class="t0">Accept my prayerful service,</p>
+<p class="t2">and take it to the compassionate God.</p>
+<p class="t0">You who are far higher than the angels,</p>
+<p class="t2">raise me above this world&rsquo;s confusion.</p>
+<p class="t0">O light-bearing heavenly cloud,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_19">[19]</div>
+<p class="t2">direct spiritual grace into me.</p>
+<p class="t0">I raise in praise, all-undefiled one,</p>
+<p class="t2">hands and lips defiled by sin.</p>
+<p class="t0">Deliver me from soul-corrupting harm,</p>
+<p class="t2">praying fervently to Christ,</p>
+<p class="t0">To Whom glory and worship are due,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<h4>9th Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ.</h4>
+<p>My most merciful and all-merciful God,
+O Lord Jesus Christ! In Thy great love,
+Thou didst come down and become flesh in
+order to save all. Again, I pray Thee, save
+me by Grace! If Thou shouldst save me
+because of my deeds, it would not be a
+gift, but merely a duty. Truly, Thou
+aboundest in graciousness and art inexpressibly
+merciful! Thou hast said, O my
+Christ: &ldquo;He who believes in me shall live
+and never see death&rdquo;. If faith in Thee
+saves the desperate, behold: I believe!
+Save me, for Thou art my God and my
+Maker. May my faith replace my deeds, O
+my God, for Thou wilt find no deeds to
+<span class="pb" id="Page_20">[20]</span>
+justify me. May my faith be sufficient for
+all. May it answer for me; may it justify
+me; may it make me a partaker of Thine
+eternal glory; and may Satan not seize me,
+O Word, and boast that He has torn me
+from Thy hand and fold. O Christ my
+Savior: save me whether I want it or not!
+Come quickly, hurry, for I perish! Thou
+art my God from my mother&rsquo;s womb.
+Grant, O Lord, that I may now love Thee
+as once I loved sin, and that I may labor
+for Thee without laziness as once I labored
+for Satan the deceiver. Even more, I will
+labor for Thee, my Lord and God Jesus
+Christ, all the days of my life, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>10th Prayer, to the Angel, the guardian of human life.</h4>
+<p>O Holy Angel, who stand by my wretched
+soul and my passionate life: do not
+abandon me, a sinner, neither depart from
+me because of my lack of self-control.
+Leave no room for the evil demon to gain
+control of me through the violence of this
+mortal body. Strengthen my weak and feeble
+<span class="pb" id="Page_21">[21]</span>
+hand, and instruct me in the path of
+salvation. O holy Angel of God, the guardian
+and protector of my wretched soul
+and body: forgive all the sorrows I have
+caused you, every day of my life. If I have
+sinned in this past night, protect me during
+this day. Keep me from every adverse
+temptation, that I may not anger God by
+any sin. Pray to the Lord for me, that He
+may establish me in His fear and make me,
+His servant, worthy of His goodness.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>11th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos.</h4>
+<p>O Most Holy Theotokos, my Lady:
+through your holy and all-powerful
+prayers, turn away from me, your humble
+and unworthy servant, despair, forgetfulness,
+unreasonableness, indifference,
+and all unclean, evil and blasphemous
+thoughts from my wretched heart and
+darkened mind. Extinguish the flame of
+my passions, for I am poor and wretched.
+Deliver me from my numerous and wicked
+memories and fantasies. Free me from all
+<span class="pb" id="Page_22">[22]</span>
+evil acts, for you are blessed by all generations,
+and your most honorable name is
+glorified unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos! Mary full
+of Grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are
+you among women and blessed is the fruit
+of your womb, for you have borne the
+Savior of our souls!</p>
+<p>Most glorious Ever-Virgin Mother of
+Christ our God, bear our prayer to your
+Son and our God, that through you He
+may save our souls.</p>
+<p>O heavenly hosts of holy Angels and
+Archangels, pray for us sinners.</p>
+<p>O glorious Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs,
+and all Saints, pray for us sinners.</p>
+<p>Pray to God for me holy ________ (your
+Patron Saint), for with fervor I run to you,
+swift helper and intercessor for my soul!</p>
+<p>O Lord, save Thy people, and bless
+Thine inheritance. Grant victories to the
+Orthodox Christians over their adversaries;
+and by virtue of Thy Cross,
+preserve Thy habitation.</p>
+<p>It is truly meet to bless you, O
+<span class="pb" id="Page_23">[23]</span>
+Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More
+honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, for the
+sake of Thy most pure Mother, our
+venerable and God-bearing fathers, and all
+the saints, save me, a sinner. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Some pious Christians use the following &ldquo;Morning
+Prayer of the Last Elders of Optina&rdquo; with their
+morning prayers.</p>
+<p>O Lord, grant that I may meet all that
+this coming day brings to me with
+spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully
+surrender myself to Thy holy Will.</p>
+<p>At every hour of this day, direct and
+support me in all things. Whatsoever news
+may reach me in the course of the day,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_24">[24]</span>
+teach me to accept it with a calm soul and
+the firm conviction that all is subject to
+Thy holy Will.</p>
+<p>Direct my thoughts and feelings in all
+my words and actions. In all unexpected
+occurrences, do not let me forget that all is
+sent down from Thee.</p>
+<p>Grant that I may deal straightforwardly
+and wisely with every member of my family,
+neither embarrassing nor saddening
+anyone.</p>
+<p>O Lord, grant me the strength to endure
+the fatigue of the coming day and all the
+events that take place during it. Direct my
+will and teach me to pray, to believe, to
+hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love.
+Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<div id="c2" title="Commemoration of the Living and the Dead">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_25">[25]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD</h2>
+<p class="rubric">To be read daily by every monastic and pious
+Christian at the end of his rule of prayer.</p>
+<p>Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ our
+God, Thine eternal mercies and compassion,
+for whose sake Thou didst become
+man and willingly endured crucifixion and
+death for the salvation of those who rightly
+believe in Thee. Thou didst rise from the
+dead and ascend into Heaven and sittest
+at the right hand of God the Father, looking
+down on the humble petitions of those
+who call upon Thee with their whole heart.
+Bow down Thine ear and hear the prayer
+which I, Thy useless servant, offer Thee
+for all Thy people as a spiritual fragrance.
+First of all, remember Thy Holy, Catholic,
+and Apostolic Church which Thou didst
+obtain through Thy precious Blood.
+Establish, strengthen, broaden, and
+multiply her. Give her peace and keep her
+<span class="pb" id="Page_26">[26]</span>
+eternally unassailable by the gates of hell.
+Calm the quarrels of the churches, put out
+the arrogance of the heathen, and swiftly
+destroy and uproot the rebellions of
+heresies, turning them into nothing
+through the power of Thy Holy Spirit.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Holy
+Orthodox Patriarchs, our Lord, the Most
+Blessed ________, Archbishop of
+Washington, Metropolitan of All America
+and Canada; on our Lord, the Right
+Reverend ________, Bishop of
+________; on priests, deacons and all
+the clergy whom Thou hast installed to
+tend Thy reason endowed flock. Through
+their prayers, save me also, a sinner, and
+have mercy on me.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on the
+President of our country, on all our civil
+authorities and armed forces. Surround
+them with peace, and speak peace and
+goodness into their hearts for Thy Holy
+Church and all Thy people. In their calm
+<span class="pb" id="Page_27">[27]</span>
+may we live a calm and silent life in the
+True Faith and in all piety and purity.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on our
+father (the name and title of the abbot of
+your monastery or of your parish priest)
+with all our brethren in Christ, and have
+mercy on me, who am wretched, through
+their prayers.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on my
+spiritual father ________, and forgive my
+transgressions through his holy prayers.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.
+<br />(In Monasteries)</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our
+brethren who labor in this holy community&mdash;the
+laborers, the lay workers, and
+those who work the land for this
+monastery, and all Christians.</p>
+<p class="rubric">(In Parishes)</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our
+brethren who serve this holy Church&mdash;the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_28">[28]</span>
+parish council, the choir, the teachers, the
+custodians and cleaners, and all who work
+for our parish, and all Christians.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p class="rubric">(Any inapplicable terms in the following petition
+are simply omitted.)</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on my
+parents ________(if they are still living),
+my wife/husband ________, my
+children ________, my brothers and sisters
+and all my relatives according to the flesh,
+those who are close to my family, and my
+friends. Grant them Thy worldly and
+heavenly good things.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on our
+fathers, brothers, and sisters who live
+with patient faith in the monasteries of
+the Holy Mountain, Russia, America, and
+any other place. Through their prayers,
+have mercy on me a sinner.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy, according
+to the multitude of Thy compassions, on
+<span class="pb" id="Page_29">[29]</span>
+all hieromonks, monks, and nuns, and on
+all who in virginity, reverence, and fasting
+live in monasteries, in deserts and caves,
+on mountains and pillars, in hermitages
+and cleft rocks, on islands in the sea, and
+who live in the True Faith in every place of
+Thy dominion, serving Thee piously and
+praying to Thee. Lighten their burden and
+console them in sorrow. Grant them
+strength and resolution in their struggles,
+and grant me remission of sins through
+their prayers.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old
+and the young, the poor, the orphans and
+widows, and on those who are in sickness
+and in sadness, in misfortunes and in sorrow,
+in war and in captivity, in prison and
+in exile&mdash;especially those who, being Thy
+servants, are persecuted for Thy sake and
+the Orthodox Faith by godless heathens,
+apostates, and heretics. Remember, visit,
+strengthen, and comfort them, giving
+them early release, freedom, and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_30">[30]</span>
+deliverance by Thy might.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on our
+benefactors who have mercy on us and
+feed us, giving us alms and security, and
+ask us to pray for them, despite our unworthiness.
+Be Thou merciful to them and
+grant their every petition for salvation
+and the reward of eternal good things.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our
+fathers, brothers, and sisters and all Orthodox
+Christians who are travelling in
+Thy service.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on those
+whom I have caused to stumble, turning
+them away from the path of salvation and
+leading them to evil and unseemly deeds.
+Return them to the path of salvation by
+Thy Divine Providence.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Save, Lord, and have mercy on those
+<span class="pb" id="Page_31">[31]</span>
+who hate and offend me, and do me harm.
+Do not let them perish because of me, a
+sinner.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Enlighten with the light of Thy
+knowledge those who have left the Orthodox
+Faith and have been blinded by
+devastating heresies, reuniting them to
+Thy Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
+Church.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<h5>For the Departed</h5>
+<p>Remember, Lord, all Orthodox Patriarchs
+and Metropolitans; archbishops and
+bishops; priests and those who serve in
+holy orders; those who serve Thee in
+monastic ranks and the blessed founder of
+our holy community (or Church). Grant
+them rest with the saints in Thine eternal
+dwellings.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Remember, Lord, the souls of Thy
+departed servants, my parents ________(if
+they are already dead), and all my
+<span class="pb" id="Page_32">[32]</span>
+relatives according to the flesh. Forgive
+all their sins, both voluntary and involuntary.
+Grant them participation in Thine
+eternal good things and the enjoyment of
+the eternal and blessed life.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p>Remember, Lord, all our departed
+fathers, brothers, and sisters, the Orthodox
+Christians who lie here and
+everywhere in the hope of the Resurrection
+and eternal life. Grant them to live
+with Thy saints under the Light of Thy
+countenance. Have mercy on us also, for
+Thou art good and lovest mankind. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Prostration.</p>
+<p class="rubric">The following is said three times, each with a
+prostration.</p>
+<p>Grant remission of sins, Lord, to all our
+fathers, brothers, and sisters who have
+departed before us in faith and the hope of
+the Resurrection, and make their memory
+eternal.</p>
+</div>
+<div id="c3" title="Prayers at the Table">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_33">[33]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>PRAYERS AT THE TABLE</h2>
+<h3 class="meal">Before Breakfast</h3>
+<p>O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
+Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master,
+pardon our transgressions! Holy One,
+visit and heal our infirmities for Thy
+name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>O Christ God, bless the food and drink
+of Thy servants, for Thou art holy,
+always, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<h3 class="meal">After Breakfast</h3>
+<p>More honorable than the Cherubim, and
+more glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+<span class="pb" id="Page_34">[34]</span>
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>God is with us, through His Grace and
+love for mankind, always now and ever,
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h3 class="meal">Before Lunch</h3>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>O Christ God, bless the food and drink
+of Thy servants, for Thou art holy,
+always, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<h3 class="meal">After Lunch</h3>
+<p>We thank Thee, Christ our God, for
+<span class="pb" id="Page_35">[35]</span>
+Thou hast satisfied us with Thine earthly
+gifts. Deprive us not of Thy Heavenly
+Kingdom, but as Thou camest among Thy
+disciples, O Savior, giving them peace, so
+come to us and save us!</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Blessed is God, Who has had mercy on
+us and fed us from His rich gifts, through
+His Grace and love for mankind, always,
+now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.</p>
+<h3 class="meal">Before Supper</h3>
+<p>The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and
+those who seek the Lord shall praise Him;
+their hearts shall live forever!</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>O Christ God, bless the food and drink
+of Thy servants, for Thou art Holy,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_36">[36]</span>
+always, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<h3 class="meal">After Supper</h3>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Your womb became a Heavenly Table,
+bearing the Heavenly Bread&mdash;Christ our
+God. Whoever eats of him shall not die, O
+Birth-giver of God, according to the word
+of the Nourisher of all.</p>
+<p>More honorable than the Cherubim, and
+more glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you!</p>
+<p>Thou, O Lord, hast made us glad by Thy
+works; in the works of Thy hands shall we
+rejoice. Lift up the Light of Thy
+countenance upon us, O Lord! Thou hast
+put joy in my heart. With the fruit of
+wheat, wine and oil have we been satisfied.
+In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for
+Thou alone, O Lord, makest me to dwell in
+<span class="pb" id="Page_37">[37]</span>
+hope.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>God is with us through His Grace and
+love for mankind, always, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c4" title="The Order of Compline">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_38">[38]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2><i>The Order of Compline</i></h2>
+<p class="rubric">The priest gives the blessing:</p>
+<p>Blessed is our God, always, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages!</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: In the absence of a priest, laymen begin
+with:</p>
+<p>Through the prayers of our holy fathers,
+Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us!</p>
+<p class="rubric">The Reader continues:</p>
+<p>Amen! Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!</p>
+<p>O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the
+Spirit of Truth, who art everywhere and
+fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings,
+and Giver of Life: Come and abide in us,
+and cleanse us from every impurity, and
+save our souls, O Good One.</p>
+<p>Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal!
+Have mercy on us! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_39">[39]</span>
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Most Holy Trinity have mercy on us.
+Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master,
+pardon our transgressions. Holy One,
+visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy
+name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p class="rubric">The priest exclaims:</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_40">[40]</div>
+<p class="rubric">The Reader continues:</p>
+<p>Amen! Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship God, our King!</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ, our King and our God!</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ Himself, our King and our
+God!</p>
+<h3>Psalm 50</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Have mercy on me, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">according to Thy great mercy;</p>
+<p class="t0">according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,</p>
+<p class="t2">blot out my transgressions.</p>
+<p class="t0">Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,</p>
+<p class="t2">and cleanse me from my sin!</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">For I know my transgressions,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my sin is ever before me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,</p>
+<p class="t2">and done that which is evil in Thy sight,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_41">[41]</div>
+<p class="t0">so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence</p>
+<p class="t2">and blameless in Thy judgment.</p>
+<p class="t0">Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,</p>
+<p class="t2">and in sins did my mother conceive me.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;</p>
+<p class="t2">therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.</p>
+<p class="t0">Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;</p>
+<p class="t2">wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.</p>
+<p class="t0">Fill me with joy and gladness;</p>
+<p class="t2">let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.</p>
+<p class="t0">Hide Thy face from my sins,</p>
+<p class="t2">and blot out all my iniquities.</p>
+<p class="t0">Create in me a clean heart, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Cast me not away from Thy presence,</p>
+<p class="t2">and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_42">[42]</div>
+<p class="t2">and uphold me with a willing spirit.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,</p>
+<p class="t2">and sinners will return to Thee.</p>
+<p class="t0">Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">Thou God of my salvation,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">O Lord, open Thou my lips,</p>
+<p class="t2">and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.</p>
+<p class="t0">For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;</p>
+<p class="t2">were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.</p>
+<p class="t0">The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;</p>
+<p class="t2">a broken and contrite heart, O God,</p>
+<p class="t2">Thou wilt not despise.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;</p>
+<p class="t2">rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,</p>
+<p class="t0">Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,</p>
+<p class="t2">in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;</p>
+<p class="t2">then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_43">[43]</div>
+<h3>Psalm 69</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">O God, attend to helping me!</p>
+<p class="t2">O Lord, make haste to help me!</p>
+<p class="t0">Let them be put to shame and confusion</p>
+<p class="t2">who seek my life!</p>
+<p class="t0">Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor</p>
+<p class="t2">who desire my hurt!</p>
+<p class="t0">Let them be turned back in their shame</p>
+<p class="t2">who jeer saying: &ldquo;Well done! Well done!&rdquo;</p>
+<p class="t0">May all who seek Thee</p>
+<p class="t2">rejoice and be glad in Thee!</p>
+<p class="t0">May those who love Thy salvation</p>
+<p class="t2">say evermore, &ldquo;God is great!&rdquo;</p>
+<p class="t0">But I am poor and needy;</p>
+<p class="t2">hasten to me, O God!</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou art my help and my deliverer;</p>
+<p class="t2">O Lord, do not tarry!</p>
+</div>
+<h3>Psalm 142</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Hear my prayer, O Lord;</p>
+<p class="t2">give ear to my supplications!</p>
+<p class="t0">In Thy faithfulness answer me,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_44">[44]</div>
+<p class="t2">in Thy righteousness!</p>
+<p class="t0">Enter not into judgment with Thy servant;</p>
+<p class="t2">for no man living is righteous before Thee.</p>
+<p class="t0">For the enemy has pursued my soul;</p>
+<p class="t2">he has crushed my life to the ground;</p>
+<p class="t2">he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.</p>
+<p class="t0">Therefore my spirit faints within me;</p>
+<p class="t2">my heart within me is appalled.</p>
+<p class="t0">I remember the days of old,</p>
+<p class="t2">I meditate on all Thou hast done;</p>
+<p class="t2">I muse on what Thy hands have wrought.</p>
+<p class="t0">I stretch out my hands to Thee;</p>
+<p class="t2">my soul thirsts for Thee like a parched land.</p>
+<p class="t0">Make haste to answer me, O Lord!</p>
+<p class="t2">My spirit fails!</p>
+<p class="t0">Hide not Thy face from me,</p>
+<p class="t2">lest I be like those who go down to the Pit.</p>
+<p class="t0">Let me hear in the morning of Thy steadfast love,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_45">[45]</div>
+<p class="t2">for in Thee I put my trust.</p>
+<p class="t0">Teach me the way I should go,</p>
+<p class="t2">for to Thee I lift up my soul.</p>
+<p class="t0">Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies!</p>
+<p class="t2">I have fled to Thee for refuge!</p>
+<p class="t0">Teach me to do Thy will,</p>
+<p class="t2">for Thou art my God!</p>
+<p class="t0">Let Thy Good Spirit lead me</p>
+<p class="t2">on a level path!</p>
+<p class="t0">For Thy name&rsquo;s sake, O Lord, give me life!</p>
+<p class="t2">in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!</p>
+<p class="t0">And in Thy steadfast love cut off my enemies</p>
+<p class="t2">and destroy all those who afflict my soul,</p>
+<p class="t2">for I am Thy servant.</p>
+</div>
+<h3>The Doxology</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to God in the Highest,</p>
+<p class="t2">and on earth peace,</p>
+<p class="t2">good will towards men.</p>
+<p class="t0">We praise Thee! We bless Thee! We worship Thee! We glorify Thee!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_46">[46]</div>
+<p class="t2">We give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory!</p>
+<p class="t0">O Lord, heavenly King,</p>
+<p class="t2">God the Father Almighty!</p>
+<p class="t0">O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ</p>
+<p class="t2">and the Holy Spirit!</p>
+<p class="t0">O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,</p>
+<p class="t2">Who takest away the sins of the world,</p>
+<p class="t2">have mercy on us!</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou that takest away the sins of the world,</p>
+<p class="t2">receive our prayer.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father</p>
+<p class="t2">have mercy on us!</p>
+<p class="t0">For Thou alone art holy, Thou only art Lord,</p>
+<p class="t2">Thou only, O Jesus Christ, art most high</p>
+<p class="t2">in the glory of God the Father. Amen!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_47">[47]</div>
+<p class="t0">Every night will I give thanks to Thee</p>
+<p class="t2">and praise Thy name for ever and ever!</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, Thou hast been our refuge</p>
+<p class="t2">from generation to generation!</p>
+<p class="t0">I said, Lord be merciful to me,</p>
+<p class="t2">heal my soul for I have sinned against Thee.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, I flee unto Thee.</p>
+<p class="t2">Teach me to do Thy will,</p>
+<p class="t2">for Thou art my God.</p>
+<p class="t0">For with Thee is the fountain of life,</p>
+<p class="t2">and in Thy light shall we see light.</p>
+<p class="t0">O continue forth Thy mercy</p>
+<p class="t2">upon those who know Thee!</p>
+<p class="t0">Grant, Lord, that we may be kept this night</p>
+<p class="t2">without sin!</p>
+<p class="t0">Blessed art Thou, Lord God of our fathers,</p>
+<p class="t2">and praised and glorified</p>
+<p class="t2">be Thy name forever. Amen!</p>
+<p class="t0">Let Thy mercy, Lord, be upon us,</p>
+<p class="t2">as we have set our hope on Thee.</p>
+<p class="t0">Blessed art Thou, Lord,</p>
+<p class="t2">teach me Thy statutes!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_48">[48]</div>
+<p class="t0">Blessed art Thou, Master,</p>
+<p class="t2">make me to understand Thy commandments!</p>
+<p class="t0">Blessed art Thou, Holy One,</p>
+<p class="t2">enlighten me with Thy precepts!</p>
+<p class="t0">Thy mercy, Lord, endures forever!</p>
+<p class="t2">O despise not the works of Thy hands!</p>
+<p class="t0">To Thee belongs worship! To Thee belongs praise!</p>
+<p class="t2">To Thee belongs glory:</p>
+<p class="t0">To the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen!</p>
+</div>
+<h3>The Symbol of Faith</h3>
+<p>I believe in one God, the Father
+almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and
+of all things visible and invisible.</p>
+<p>And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of
+God, the only-begotten, begotten of the
+Father before all ages. Light of Light; true
+God of true 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
+<span class="pb" id="Page_49">[49]</span>
+was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the
+Virgin Mary, and became man. And He
+was crucified 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
+sits at the right hand of the Father; and
+He shall come again with glory to judge
+the living and the dead; whose Kingdom
+shall have no end.</p>
+<p>And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
+Giver of Life, who proceeds from the
+Father; who with the Father and the Son
+together is worshipped and glorified; who
+spoke by the prophets. 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.</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: In churches, the appointed Compline
+Canon to the Theotokos is sung from the Octoechos
+at this point.</p>
+<p class="rubric">When Compline is read privately, one or more
+Canons and/or an Akathist Hymn is sung instead.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_50">[50]</div>
+<p class="rubric">It is the tradition of the Russian Church that
+those preparing to receive the Holy Mysteries
+(Communion) read at least three Canons and one
+Akathist Hymn the evening before (See page 89).
+Some read the Canon of Preparation at this point
+(See page 119).</p>
+<p class="rubric">Whenever a Canon is sung, the following is sung
+to the same melody as the Irmos of the Canon. If
+there is no Canon, it is either read or sung to the 8th
+Tone.</p>
+<p>It is truly meet to bless you, O
+Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More
+honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you.</p>
+<p class="rubric">The Reader continues:</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p class="t0">O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name&rsquo;s sake!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_51">[51]</div>
+<p class="t0">Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p class="rubric">If there is a priest, he gives the usual exclamation.</p>
+<p class="rubric">After saying AMEN!, the Reader reads the appropriate
+TROPARIA:</p>
+<h3>Sunday Evening</h3>
+<p>We, the unworthy, ever pray to you,
+Supreme Commanders of the Heavenly
+Hosts: shelter us, through your prayers,
+with the protective wings of your glory.
+Keep us who fall down with fervor and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_52">[52]</span>
+cry: deliver us from misfortunes, for you
+command the powers on high.</p>
+<p>O God of our fathers, Who dealest ever
+with us according to Thy meekness: take
+not Thy mercy from us, but direct our
+lives in peace through their prayers.</p>
+<p>Thy Church has been adorned with a
+robe of fine purple linen&mdash;the blood of
+Thy Martyrs throughout the world, O
+Christ God. She therefore cries to Thee:
+send Thy mercies upon Thy people, give
+peace to Thy community and great mercy
+to our souls.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+</div>
+<p>O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy
+servants with the saints, where there is no
+sickness, sorrow or sighing, but
+everlasting life.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<p>Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, through
+the prayers of all the saints and the
+Theotokos. Have mercy on us, for Thou
+<span class="pb" id="Page_53">[53]</span>
+alone art compassionate.</p>
+<h3>Monday Evening</h3>
+<p>The just man is remembered with
+praises. For you, O Forerunner, the
+witness of the Lord is sufficient. You truly
+showed yourself more honorable than the
+prophets, for you were made worthy to
+baptize in the streams the One Whom you
+proclaimed. Having gladly suffered for
+the truth, you proclaimed to those in
+Hades the true God Who has revealed
+Himself in the flesh, taken away the sin of
+the world and given us great mercy.</p>
+<p>O God of our Fathers ...</p>
+<p>Thy Church has been adorned ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father ...</p>
+</div>
+<p>O Christ, give rest ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Now and ever ...</p>
+</div>
+<p>Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...</p>
+<h3>Tuesday Evening</h3>
+<p>O Lord, save Thy people, and bless
+Thine inheritance. Grant victories to the
+Orthodox Christians over their adversaries;
+<span class="pb" id="Page_54">[54]</span>
+and by the virtue of Thy Cross,
+preserve Thy habitation.</p>
+<p>O God of our Fathers ...</p>
+<p>Thy Church has been adorned ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father ...</p>
+</div>
+<p>O Christ, give rest ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Now and ever ...</p>
+</div>
+<p>Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...</p>
+<h3>Wednesday Evening</h3>
+<p>O holy Apostles, pray to our merciful
+God, that He grant remission of sins to
+our souls.</p>
+<p>The truth of things revealed you to your
+flock as a rule of faith, an Icon of
+meekness and a teacher of abstinence. You
+thus reached the heights through humility
+and wealth through poverty. O holy
+hierarch, father Nicholas, pray to Christ
+God for the salvation of our souls.</p>
+<p>O God of our Fathers ...</p>
+<p>Thy Church has been adorned ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father ...</p>
+</div>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_55">[55]</div>
+<p>O Christ, give rest ...</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Now and ever ...</p>
+</div>
+<p>Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...</p>
+<h3>Thursday Evening</h3>
+<p class="rubric">The same as Tuesday evening.</p>
+<h3>Friday Evening</h3>
+<p>We pray to you, apostles, martyrs and
+prophets, hierarchs, venerable and righteous
+ones, who have fought the good fight
+and kept the faith: having boldness before
+the Savior, pray to Him Who is good for
+the salvation of our souls.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<p>To Thee, Lord, the Planter of Creation,
+the universe offers the God-bearing Martyrs
+as the first-fruits of nature. Through
+their prayers and the Theotokos, Most
+Merciful One, keep Thy Church and Thy
+people in profound peace.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_56">[56]</div>
+<h3>Saturday Evening</h3>
+<p class="rubric">The Sunday Troparia and Kontakia are read, according
+to the Tone of the week.</p>
+<h4>Tone 1</h4>
+<p>When the stone had been sealed by the
+Jews; while the soldiers were guarding
+Thy most pure Body; Thou didst rise on
+the third day, O Savior, granting life to
+the world. The powers of heaven therefore
+cried to Thee, O Giver of Life: Glory to
+Thy resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy
+Kingdom! Glory to Thy dispensation, O
+Thou who lovest mankind.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<p>As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb
+in glory, raising the world with Thyself.
+Human nature praises Thee as God, for
+death has vanished! Adam exults, O
+Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from
+bondage, and cries to Thee: Thou art the
+Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_57">[57]</div>
+<h4>Tone 2</h4>
+<p>When Thou didst descend to death, O
+Life Immortal, Thou didst slay hell with
+the splendor of Thy Godhead! And when
+from the depths Thou didst raise the dead,
+all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver
+of Life! Christ our God! Glory to Thee!</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>Hell became afraid, O Almighty Savior,
+seeing the miracle of Thy resurrection
+from the tomb! The dead arose! Creation,
+with Adam, beheld this and rejoiced with
+Thee! And the world, O my Savior, praises
+Thee forever.</p>
+<h4>Tone 3</h4>
+<p>Let the heavens rejoice! Let the earth be
+glad! For the Lord has shown strength
+with His arm! He has trampled down
+death by death! He has become the firstborn
+of the dead! He has delivered us from
+the depths of hell, and has granted the
+world great mercy!</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>On this day Thou didst rise from the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_58">[58]</span>
+tomb, O Merciful One, leading us from the
+gates of death. On this day Adam exults
+as Eve rejoices; with the prophets and
+patriarchs they unceasingly praise the
+divine majesty of Thy power!</p>
+<h4>Tone 4</h4>
+<p>When the women disciples of the Lord
+learned from the angel the joyous message
+of Thy Resurrection; they cast away the
+ancestral curse and elatedly told the
+apostles: Death is overthrown! Christ
+God is risen, granting the world great mercy.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>My Savior and Redeemer as God rose
+from the tomb and delivered the earthborn
+from their chains. He has shattered the
+gates of hell, and as Master, He has risen
+on the third day!</p>
+<h4>Tone 5</h4>
+<p>Let us, the faithful, praise and worship
+the Word, coeternal with the Father and
+the Spirit, born for our salvation from the
+Virgin; for He willed to be lifted up on the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_59">[59]</span>
+Cross in the flesh, to endure death, and to
+raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>Thou didst descend into hell, O my
+Savior, shattering its gates as Almighty;
+resurrecting the dead as Creator, and
+destroying the sting of death. Thou hast
+delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of
+Man, and we all cry to Thee: O Lord, save
+us!</p>
+<h4>Tone 6</h4>
+<p>The angelic powers were at Thy tomb;
+the guards became as dead men. Mary
+stood by Thy grave, seeking Thy most
+pure Body. Thou didst capture hell, not
+being tempted by it. Thou didst come to
+the Virgin, granting life. O Lord who didst
+rise from the dead: glory to Thee!</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>When Christ God, the Giver of Life,
+raised all of the dead from the valleys of
+misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed
+resurrection on the human race. He is
+<span class="pb" id="Page_60">[60]</span>
+the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the
+Life, and the God of all.</p>
+<h4>Tone 7</h4>
+<p>By Thy Cross, Thou didst destroy
+death! To the thief, Thou didst open
+Paradise! For the myrrhbearers, Thou
+didst change weeping into joy! And Thou
+didst command Thy disciples, O Christ
+God, to proclaim that Thou art risen,
+granting the world great mercy!</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<p>The dominion of death can no longer
+hold men captive, for Christ descended,
+shattering and destroying its powers! Hell
+is bound, while the prophets rejoice and
+cry: The Savior has come to those in faith!
+Enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!</p>
+<h4>Tone 8</h4>
+<p>Thou didst descend from on high, O
+Merciful One! Thou didst accept the three-day
+burial to free us from our sufferings!
+O Lord, our Life and Resurrection: glory
+to Thee!</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....</p>
+</div>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_61">[61]</div>
+<p>By rising from the tomb, Thou didst
+raise the dead and resurrect Adam. Eve
+exults in Thy Resurrection, and the world
+celebrates Thy rising from the dead, O
+greatly Merciful One!</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: On the eve of Great Feasts of the Lord or
+the Theotokos, the Troparion and Kontakion of the
+Feast are read.</p>
+<p class="rubric">After the Troparia, the Reader continues:</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(40 times)</span></p>
+<h3>A Prayer of St. Basil the Great</h3>
+<p>O Christ God, Who art worshipped and
+glorified at every place and time; Who art
+long-suffering, most merciful and compassionate;
+Who lovest the righteous and art
+merciful to sinners; Who callest all to
+salvation with the promise of good things
+to come: receive, Lord, the prayers we
+now offer, and direct our lives in the way
+of Thy commandments. Sanctify our
+souls, cleanse our bodies, correct our
+thoughts, purify our minds and deliver us
+from all affliction, evil and illness. Surround
+us with Thy holy angels, that
+<span class="pb" id="Page_62">[62]</span>
+guarded and instructed by their forces, we
+may reach unity of faith and the
+understanding of Thine unapproachable
+glory: for blessed art Thou unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,</p>
+<p class="t2">now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<p>More honorable than the Cherubim, and
+more glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you!</p>
+<p class="rubric">When a priest is serving, the Reader concludes:</p>
+<p>Bless, father, in the name of the Lord!</p>
+<p class="rubric">The priest exclaims:</p>
+<p>O God, be gracious to us and bless us!
+Shine Thy countenance upon us, and have
+mercy on us!</p>
+<p class="rubric">In the absence of a priest, a layman says:</p>
+<p>&ldquo;Through the prayers of our holy fathers,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_63">[63]</span>
+Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy
+on us. Amen&rdquo;.</p>
+<p><span class="rubric">In either case, the Reader, after saying</span> &ldquo;Amen&rdquo;,
+<span class="rubric">continues with the following:</span></p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: During Great Lent the Lenten Prayer of St.
+Ephraim is said at this point of most services during
+the week (not on Saturday or Sunday). It is also
+appropriate for Morning Prayers and the Prayers
+Before Sleep on the same days.</p>
+<h4>Prayer of St. Ephraim</h4>
+<p>O Lord and Master of my life! Take from
+me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of
+power and idle talk. <span class="rubric">(Prostration)</span></p>
+<p>But give rather the spirit of chastity,
+humility, patience, and love to Thy servant.
+<span class="rubric">(Prostration)</span></p>
+<p>Yea, O Lord and King! Grant me to see
+my own transgressions and not to judge
+my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto
+ages of ages. <span class="rubric">(Prostration)</span></p>
+<p>O God, cleanse me a sinner. <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<p class="rubric">(Then the entire Prayer of St. Ephraim is read and a
+single prostration is made at the end.)</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_64">[64]</div>
+<h3>Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
+<br /><span class="subttl">by the Monk Paul</span></h3>
+<p>O undefiled, immaculate, incorrupt and
+most pure Lady, the pure Virgin Bride of
+God! Through your most glorious birth-giving,
+you united God the Word to
+mankind and joined our fallen human
+nature to the heavenly. You are the only
+hope of the hopeless, the aid of the embattled
+a ready help to those who run to you
+and a refuge for all Christians. Do not turn
+away from me who am sinful and vile,
+even though I have made myself totally
+useless through defiled thoughts, words
+and deeds, and my mind has become
+enslaved to the lazy pleasures of this life.
+As Mother of the God Who loves
+mankind, have pity on me, a prodigal sinner,
+in that same love for mankind.
+Receive the prayer I offer to you with
+defiled lips and pray to your Son, our
+Master and Lord, with your maternal
+boldness. May He open even to me the
+goodness of His deep love for mankind.
+<span class="pb" id="Page_65">[65]</span>
+May He overlook my countless transgressions,
+turn me to repentance and make me
+an experienced accomplisher of His commandments.
+Stand by me always in your
+mercy, compassion and love of good. Be
+my fervent intercessor and help in this
+life, driving off the assaults of enemies
+and guiding me to salvation. Guard my
+wretched soul at the time of my death,
+driving away the dark forms of the evil
+demons. Deliver me from eternal torments
+at the Day of Judgment and reveal me an
+heir of the inexpressible glory of your Son
+and our God. May I receive this, my Lady
+most glorious Theotokos, through your
+help and intercession: through the Grace
+and love for mankind of your only-begotten
+Son, our Lord, God and Savior
+Jesus Christ, to Whom belong all glory,
+honor and worship, with His Father Who
+is without beginning, and His most holy,
+good and life-creating Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_66">[66]</div>
+<h3>A Prayer to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+<br /><span class="subttl">by the Monk Antiochus</span></h3>
+<p>As we prepare for sleep, Master, grant
+rest to our bodies and souls. Keep us from
+the dark sleep of sin and from every dark
+and passionate pleasure of the night. Still
+the impulses of passions and put out the
+flaming arrows which the Evil One looses
+deceitfully against us. Still the rebellions
+of the flesh and put to sleep our worldly
+and material reasonings. O God, grant us
+an alert mind, chaste thoughts, a sober
+heart, and a light sleep, free of every
+satanic dream. Raise us at the time of
+prayer confirmed in Thy commandments&mdash;the
+memory of Thy judgments firmly in
+us. Grant that we may glorify Thee
+throughout this night, singing, blessing
+and glorifying Thy most honorable and
+majestic name: the Father, the Son, and
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: In churches, Compline concludes at this
+point with brief prayers and a Litany. (See the BOOK OF HOURS)</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_67">[67]</div>
+<p class="rubric">When read privately, Compline moves into
+PRAYERS BEFORE SLEEP, beginning with the
+Troparia: &ldquo;Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy
+on us....&rdquo; (page 68).</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c5" title="Before Sleep">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_68">[68]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>BEFORE SLEEP</h2>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through
+the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and
+all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.</p>
+<p>Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!</p>
+<p>O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the
+Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere and
+fillest all things. Treasury of blessings and
+Giver of life: come and abide in us, and
+cleanse us from every impurity, and save
+our souls, O Good One.</p>
+<p>Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal!
+Have mercy on us! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Most Holy Trinity: have mercy on us.
+Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master,
+pardon our transgressions. Holy One,
+visit and heal our infirmities for Thy
+Name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_69">[69]</div>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p class="rubric">(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)</p>
+<p class="rubric">After the AMEN, the following Troparia are sung
+(Tone 6) or read:</p>
+<p>Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy
+on us, for laying aside all excuse, we sinners
+offer to Thee, as to our Master, this
+supplication: have mercy on us.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>O Lord, have mercy on us, for in Thee
+have we put our trust. Do not be angry
+with us, nor remember our iniquities, but
+look down on us even now, since Thou art
+compassionate, and deliver us from our
+<span class="pb" id="Page_70">[70]</span>
+enemies; for Thou art our God and we are
+Thy people; we are all the work of Thy
+hands, and we call on Thy name.</p>
+<p>Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O blessed Theotokos, open the doors of
+compassion to us whose hope is in you,
+that we may not perish but be delivered
+from adversity through you, who are the
+salvation of the Christian people.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<h4>1st Prayer, to God the Father,
+<br />by St. Macarius the Great</h4>
+<p>O Eternal God and King of all Creation,
+Who hast granted me to reach this hour:
+forgive the sins I have committed this day
+in deed, word and thought. Cleanse, O
+Lord, my humble soul from every defilement
+of flesh and spirit. Grant, Lord, that
+I may pass through this night in peace.
+When I rise from my humble bed, may I
+please Thy most holy Name all the days of
+my life and trample under foot the
+physical and bodiless enemies that wage
+<span class="pb" id="Page_71">[71]</span>
+war against me. Deliver me, Lord, from
+vain thoughts which defile me and from
+evil lusts. 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.</p>
+<h4>2nd Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+<br />by St. Antiochus</h4>
+<p>Almighty Word of the Father, Jesus
+Christ, Who art perfect: never abandon
+me, Thy servant, for Thy great mercy&rsquo;s
+sake, but ever abide in me. O Jesus, Good
+Shepherd of Thy sheep, do not deliver me
+to the serpent&rsquo;s rebellion! Do not abandon
+me to Satan&rsquo;s will, for the seed of corruption
+is within me! Instead, O Lord God the
+Adored, Holy King Jesus Christ, keep me
+while I sleep by Thy unwavering Light,
+Thy Holy Spirit by Whom Thou didst
+sanctify Thy disciples. O Lord, grant to
+me, Thine unworthy servant, salvation on
+my bed. Enlighten my mind with the light
+of understanding Thy Holy Gospel; my
+soul with the love of Thy Cross; my heart
+with the purity of Thy Word; my body
+<span class="pb" id="Page_72">[72]</span>
+with Thy passionless Passion. Keep my
+thoughts with Thy humility and raise me
+at the right time to glorify Thee. For Thou
+art most glorified, with Thine unoriginate
+Father and Thy most Holy Spirit forever.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>3rd Prayer, to the Holy Spirit</h4>
+<p>O Lord, the Heavenly King, the Comforter,
+the Spirit of Truth: have compassion
+and mercy on me, Thy sinful servant!
+Absolve me, who am unworthy. Forgive
+all the sins I have committed this day
+both in my humanity and my inhumanity,
+behaving worse than beasts in sins voluntary
+and involuntary, known and
+unknown, from my youth, from evil suggestions,
+haste and despondency. If I
+have sworn by Thy name or blasphemed it
+in thought; if I have reproached anyone or
+become angered by something; or
+slandered or saddened anyone in my
+anger; or have lied, or slept unnecessarily;
+or a beggar has come to me and I have
+despised him; or have saddened my
+<span class="pb" id="Page_73">[73]</span>
+brother or quarrelled with him; or have
+judged someone; or have allowed myself
+to become haughty, proud or angry; or,
+when standing in prayer, my mind has
+been shaken by the wickedness of this
+world; or have entertained depraved
+thoughts; or have over-eaten, over-drunk
+or laughed mindlessly; or have had evil
+thoughts or seen the beauty of someone
+and been wounded by it in my heart; or
+have spoken inappropriately; or have
+laughed at my brother&rsquo;s sins when my
+own transgressions are countless; or have
+been indifferent to prayer; or have done
+any other evil that I can not remember&mdash;for
+I have done all this and more: have
+mercy, O Master, my Creator, on me, Thy
+despondent and unworthy servant! Absolve,
+remit and forgive me, in Thy
+goodness and love for mankind, that I,
+who am prodigal, sinful and wretched,
+may lie down in peace and find sleep and
+rest. May I worship, hymn and praise Thy
+most honorable Name, with the Father
+and His only-begotten Son, now and ever
+<span class="pb" id="Page_74">[74]</span>
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>4th Prayer, of St. Macarius the Great</h4>
+<p>What can I bring Thee? With what can I
+repay Thee, O Immortal King, the
+bestower of great gifts, O generous Lord,
+the Lover of mankind? Though I have
+been lazy in pleasing Thee and have done
+no good, Thou hast brought me to the end
+of this day, ordering the conversion and
+salvation of my soul. Be merciful towards
+me, a sinner devoid of any good deeds.
+Raise up my fallen soul, defiled by immeasurable
+sins. Remove from me every
+evil thought of this visible life. Forgive, O
+only Sinless One, all the sins I have committed
+against Thee this day, in
+knowledge or in ignorance, in word, deed
+or thought or through any of my senses.
+Covering me Thyself, protect me from
+every assault of the enemy through Thy
+divine Power, inexpressible Love for
+mankind and Strength. Cleanse, O God,
+cleanse the multitude of my sins. Be pleased,
+O Lord, to deliver me from the snares
+<span class="pb" id="Page_75">[75]</span>
+of the Evil One, and save my passionate
+soul. When Thou comest in glory, illumine
+me with the light of Thy countenance.
+May I fall uncondemned into a sleep free
+of apparitions. Keep the thoughts of Thy
+servant untroubled, and keep far from me
+every satanic activity. Enlighten the
+reason-endowed eyes of my heart, that I
+fall not into the sleep of death. Send to me
+an angel of peace, the guide and guardian
+of my soul and body, that he may deliver
+me from my enemies. Then, when I arise
+from my bed, I shall offer Thee prayers of
+thanksgiving. Yea, Lord, hear me, Thy
+sinful servant, impoverished in will and
+conscience. Grant that I may learn from
+Thy words when I arise. Cause Thy
+Angels to drive demonic despondency far
+from me. May I bless Thy holy Name and
+praise and glorify Mary, the most pure
+Theotokos, whom Thou hast given to us
+sinners as an intercessor. Receive her as
+she prays for us. We know that she imitates
+Thy love for mankind and never
+ceases to pray. Through her intercessions,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_76">[76]</span>
+the Sign of the Precious Cross and for the
+sake of all Thy saints, O Jesus Christ our
+God, have mercy on my wretched soul, for
+Thou art Holy and most glorified unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>5th Prayer</h4>
+<p>O Lord our God, forgive all the sins I
+have committed this day in word, deed
+and thought, for Thou art good and lovest
+mankind. Grant me a peaceful sleep, free
+of restlessness. Send Thy Guardian Angel
+to protect and keep me from all harm. For
+Thou art the Guardian of our souls and
+bodies, 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.</p>
+<h4>6th Prayer</h4>
+<p>O Lord our God, in Whom we believe
+and upon Whose Name we call more than
+any other name: grant relief to our souls
+and bodies as we go to sleep. Keep us from
+every fantasy and dark pleasure. Halt the
+rushing of passions and quench the fiery
+<span class="pb" id="Page_77">[77]</span>
+arousals of the flesh. Grant us to live
+chastely in word and deed. Having embraced
+a virtuous life, may we not fall
+away from Thy promised blessings, for
+blessed art Thou for ever. Amen.</p>
+<h4>7th Prayer, by St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p class="rubric">Prayers of Supplication, corresponding to the
+twenty-four hours of day and night.</p>
+<h5 class="center">For the Day</h5>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Lord, exclude me not from Thy heavenly blessings.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, deliver me from eternal torments.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, whether I have sinned in mind or thought, word or deed, forgive me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice, and stone-like insensitivity.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, deliver me from every temptation.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, enlighten my heart which evil desires have darkened.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, as a man I have sinned: as a gracious God, have mercy on me, seeing the weakness of my soul.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, send Thy Grace to my aid, that I may glorify Thy holy name.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_78">[78]</div>
+<p class="t0">Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Thy servant, in the book of life, and grant me a good end.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, my God, even though I have done nothing good before Thee, grant by Thy Grace that I may make a good beginning.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, sprinkle the dew of Thy Grace into my heart.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord of Heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful, shameful and impure servant, in Thy Kingdom. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<h5 class="center">For the Night</h5>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Lord, accept me in penitence.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, abandon me not.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, lead me not into temptation.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant me good thoughts.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant me tears, the remembrance of death and compunction.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant me the thought of confessing my sins.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant me humility, chastity and obedience.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_79">[79]</div>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant me patience, courage and meekness.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, cause the root of good to dwell in me&mdash;Thy fear in my heart.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, grant that I may love Thee with all my soul and mind and to do Thy will in all things.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, protect me from certain people, demons and passions, and from any other unseemly thing.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lord, I know that Thou doest as Thou wilt: may Thy will be in me, a sinner, for blessed art Thou for ever. Amen.</p>
+</div>
+<h4>8th Prayer, to our Lord Jesus Christ</h4>
+<p>O Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, for
+the sake of Thy most honorable Mother,
+Thy bodiless Angels, Thy Prophet,
+Forerunner and Baptist, the Divinely inspired
+Apostles, the bright and victorious
+Martyrs, the venerable and God-bearing
+Fathers and all the Saints: deliver me
+from this present assault of the devil. Yea,
+O Lord my Creator, Who desirest not the
+death of the sinner, but that he should
+<span class="pb" id="Page_80">[80]</span>
+return to Thee and live: grant repentance
+to me, wretched and unworthy. Snatch me
+from the jaws of the consuming serpent,
+its mouth opened to devour me and take
+me down to hell alive. Yea, my Lord and
+my Comfort, Who didst put on corruptible
+flesh for my wretched sake: deliver me
+from wretchedness and bring comfort to
+my wretched soul. Implant in my heart
+the accomplishment of Thy precepts, the
+abandonment of evil deeds and the obtainment
+of Thy blessings. In Thee, O Lord,
+have I trusted: save me!</p>
+<h4>9th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos,
+<br />by Peter, the Studite monk</h4>
+<p>Before you, the Most Pure Mother of
+God, I who am wretched fall down and
+pray: you know, O Queen that I sin constantly
+and anger your Son and my God.
+No matter how often I repent, I appear a
+liar before God, and repent with trembling.
+Can God shake me and I do those
+same things again an hour later? Knowing
+this, my Mistress, O Lady Theotokos, I
+<span class="pb" id="Page_81">[81]</span>
+pray: have mercy on me, strengthen me
+and grant that I may do good. You know,
+my Lady Theotokos, that I abhor my evil
+deeds and love the Law of my God with all
+my mind. But, most pure Lady, I do not
+know how I can love what I abhor and
+turn away from what is good. Do not allow
+my will to be done, Most Pure One, for it is
+not appropriate. May the will of your Son
+and my God be done. May He save and
+enlighten me, and give me the Grace of
+His Holy Spirit, in order that I might stop
+sinning from this time on and live the remainder
+of my life in obedience to your
+Son, to Whom belongs all glory, honor and
+majesty, with His Father Who is without
+beginning, and His Most Holy, good and
+life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>10th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos</h4>
+<p>O Good Mother of the Good King, most
+pure and blessed Mary the Theotokos: pour
+out the mercy of your Son and our God on
+my passionate soul. Direct me towards
+<span class="pb" id="Page_82">[82]</span>
+good deeds through your prayers, that I
+may pass through the remainder of my life
+without stain, and find Paradise through
+you, O Virgin Theotokos who alone are
+pure and blessed.</p>
+<h4>11th Prayer, to the Holy Guardian Angel</h4>
+<p>Angel of Christ, my holy guardian, the
+protector of my soul and body: forgive me
+for all the sins I have committed this day.
+Deliver me from all the evil of my militant
+Enemy, that I may not anger my God by
+any sin. Pray for me, your sinful and unworthy
+servant, that you may show me
+worthy of the goodness and mercy of the
+All-Holy Trinity, the Mother of my Lord
+Jesus Christ and all the Saints. Amen.</p>
+<h4>Then this Kontakion to the Theotokos</h4>
+<p>O victorious leader of triumphant hosts!
+We your servants, delivered from evil,
+sing our grateful thanks to you, O
+Theotokos! As you possess invincible
+might, set us free from every calamity so
+that we may sing: Rejoice, O unwedded
+Bride!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_83">[83]</div>
+<p>Most glorious ever-Virgin Mother of
+Christ our God, bear our prayer to your
+Son and our God, that through you He
+may save our souls!</p>
+<p>All my hope I place in you, O Mother of
+God: keep me under your protection!</p>
+<p>Virgin Theotokos, do not despise me a
+sinner who craves your help and intercession.
+My soul hopes in you, have mercy on
+me!</p>
+<h4>Also the Prayer of St. Ioannikios</h4>
+<p>My Hope is the Father; my Refuge is
+the Son; my Protection is the Holy Spirit:
+O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee!</p>
+<p>It is truly meet to bless you, O
+Theotokos, ever blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More
+honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos,
+we magnify you!</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+<span class="pb" id="Page_84">[84]</span>
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Lord, bless!</p>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the
+sake of the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother, our venerable and God-bearing
+fathers and all the saints, save me, a sinner.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>A Prayer of St. John of Damascus,
+<br />said pointing at the bed</h4>
+<p>O Master Who lovest mankind, is this
+bed to be my coffin? Or wilt Thou
+enlighten my wretched soul with another
+day? Behold: before me lies the coffin,
+before me stands death! O Lord, I fear
+Thy judgment and the endless torments,
+yet I cease not to do evil. I always anger
+Thee, my Lord God, and Thy most pure
+Mother, all the heavenly hosts and my
+holy Guardian Angel. I know, Lord, that I
+am unworthy of Thy love for mankind. Indeed,
+I am worthy of every condemnation
+and torment. Yet, Lord, save me whether I
+want it or not! When Thou savest the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_85">[85]</span>
+righteous, it is no great thing. When Thou
+hast mercy on the pure, it causes no
+wonder, for they are worthy of Thy mercy.
+Astound us with Thy mercy towards me, a
+sinner. Reveal in this manner Thy love for
+mankind, that my wickedness may not
+overcome Thine inexpressible goodness
+and mercy. As Thou wilt, order my life!</p>
+<p class="rubric">Wishing to lie down on your bed, say:</p>
+<p>Enlighten my eyes, Christ&mdash;God, that
+I fall not asleep to death and that my
+enemy may not say of me: I have overcome
+him.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Be the Helper of my soul, O God, for I
+walk among many snares. Deliver me from
+them, O Good One, and save me, for Thou
+lovest mankind.</p>
+<p>Now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.</p>
+<p>Let us ever hymn the most glorious
+Mother of God, who is holier than the
+Holy Angels. With heart and lips let us
+<span class="pb" id="Page_86">[86]</span>
+confess that she is the Theotokos, for she
+truly bore God incarnate for us and prays
+ceaselessly for our souls.</p>
+<p class="rubric">Kiss your Cross. Then, make the Sign of the Cross
+over your bed, from head to foot and either side,
+saying the Prayer to the Precious Cross:</p>
+<p>Let God arise and let His enemies be
+scattered! Let those who hate Him flee
+from before His face! As smoke vanishes,
+so let them vanish. As wax melts before
+the fire, so let sinners perish before the
+face of those who love God and sign
+themselves with the Sign of the Cross and
+say joyfully: rejoice, most precious and
+life-creating Cross of the Lord, which
+chases demons away through the power of
+our Lord Jesus Christ Who was nailed to
+you, descended into hell and, having
+trampled down the power of the devil,
+gave to us His precious Cross for the
+routing of all enemies. Help me for ever,
+most precious and life-creating Cross of
+the Lord, with the Holy Lady Virgin
+Theotokos and all the Saints. Amen.</p>
+<p>Remit, absolve and forgive, O God, all
+<span class="pb" id="Page_87">[87]</span>
+our voluntary and involuntary sins, in
+word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance,
+in the day or in the night, in mind
+and in thought! Forgive us everything, for
+Thou art good and lovest mankind.</p>
+<p>O Lord Who lovest mankind, forgive
+those who hate and wrong us. Do good to
+those who do good. Grant to our brethren
+and relatives all petitions for salvation
+and eternal life. Visit the afflicted and heal
+them. Guide those at sea. Travel with
+travellers. Join the Orthodox Christians in
+battle. Grant remission of sins to those
+who serve us and are kind to us. Have
+mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on
+those who have asked us to pray for them,
+unworthy though we be. Remember, Lord,
+our fathers and brethren who have fallen
+asleep before us, and give them rest under
+the light of Thy countenance. Remember,
+Lord, our captive brethren, and deliver
+them from every misfortune. Remember,
+Lord, those who bear fruit and do good
+works in Thy holy churches, and grant
+them all their petitions for salvation and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_88">[88]</span>
+eternal life. Remember us also, Lord, Thy
+humble, sinful, and unworthy servants.
+Enlighten our minds with the light of Thy
+reason and direct us onto the path of Thy
+commandments, through the prayers of
+our most Pure Lady, the Theotokos and
+ever-virgin Mary and all Thy Saints, for
+blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c6" title="The Three Canons">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_89">[89]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>THE THREE CANONS</h2>
+<p class="rubric">A tradition has developed in the Church of
+reading three (sometimes four) Canons the evening
+before receiving Holy Communion. Many monastic
+Rules of Prayer prescribe this reading daily. Many
+Canons have been composed over the years, and certain
+Canons are prescribed for specific days of the
+week. We have not attempted to publish a large
+selection of Canons in the limited space of what is,
+essentially, a &ldquo;pocket&rdquo; Prayer Book. We have provided
+three of the most commonly used Canons and
+printed them in the order in which they are traditionally
+read. This order can also serve as a model
+for combining other Canons. If these Canons are not
+read during Compline (p. 37), they are preceded by
+the Opening Prayers and Psalm 50 (pp. 37 to 41).</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_90">[90]</div>
+<h3 class="ode">THE THREE CANONS
+<br /><span class="small">ODE 1 (Tone 6)</span></h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Treading over the floor of the sea
+as over dry land, and seeing their pursuer Pharaoh drown, Israel
+cried out: Let us sing to God a song of victory!</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Sinful and burdened, I now approach
+Thee, my Master and my God. I dare not
+look up towards heaven, but simply pray,
+saying: grant me, Lord, the sense to weep
+bitterly over my deeds.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>O woe is me, a sinner! I am the most
+wretched of men! There is no repentance
+in me! Grant me tears, Lord, that I may
+weep bitterly over my deeds.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>O senseless and wretched man, you are
+destroying your life in laziness! Think
+about your life and turn to the Lord God,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_91">[91]</span>
+weeping bitterly over your deeds.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O most pure Mother of God, look on me,
+a sinner, and deliver me from the snares of
+the devil. Direct me onto the path of
+repentance, that I may weep bitterly over
+my deeds.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Beset by many temptations, I run to
+you, seeking salvation. Save me from
+burdens and evils, O Virgin Mother of the
+Word.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>The increase of passions troubles me,
+filling my soul with great despondency.
+Still it, O Maiden, with the stillness of
+your Son and God, O All-Undefiled One.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>I pray you, O Virgin who bore our
+Savior and God, deliver me from terrors! I
+run to you now, laying before you my soul
+and my thoughts.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_92">[92]</div>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O only Mother of God, grant me, who
+am afflicted in body and soul, divine
+visitation and your own concern, for you
+are good and gave birth to the Good One.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Grant, O Savior, that Thy servant may
+worthily hymn and praise the bodiless
+Angel who is my instructor and guardian.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>I lie alone in folly and laziness, O my instructor
+and Guardian. Do not leave me to
+perish!</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Direct my mind, through your prayers,
+to accomplish the commandments of God,
+that I may receive from God the remission
+of my sins. Teach me to hate evil, I pray
+you.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_93">[93]</div>
+<p>With my Guardian Angel, O Virgin,
+pray to the Benefactor for your servant.
+Teach me to accomplish the commandments
+of your Son and my Creator.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 3</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: None is holy as Thou, O Lord my
+God! Thou hast raised the strength of Thy faithful, O Good
+One, and made us stand firmly on the rock of Thy confession.</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>When the thrones will be set up for the
+dread Judgment, the deeds of all men will
+be recalled. Alas for the sinners who will
+be sent to torment! Knowing this, my
+soul, repent of your evil deeds!</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>The righteous shall rejoice, but sinners
+shall lament. No one will be able to help us
+at that moment&mdash;our deeds will condemn
+us! Before the end comes, repent of your
+<span class="pb" id="Page_94">[94]</span>
+evil deeds!</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Woe is me, a great sinner! I have defiled
+myself in deed and thought and cannot
+even shed a single tear in my hard-heartedness.
+Free yourself from the earth,
+my soul, and repent of your evil deeds.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Your Son calls, O Lady, and teaches us
+what is good. Yet I, a sinner, always flee
+from good. Have mercy on me, nevertheless,
+O merciful one, that I may repent
+of my evil deeds.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>I hold you as the Intercessor and Protection
+of my life, O Virgin Birth-Giver of
+God. Pilot me to your haven, O Cause of
+good things, O only all-hymned Support of
+the faithful.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>I pray, O Virgin: dispel the storm of my
+<span class="pb" id="Page_95">[95]</span>
+sorrows and spiritual turmoil. You are the
+Bride of God who bore the Origin of
+stillness and alone are most pure.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Pour a wealth of generosity for all, O
+you who bore the Benefactor, the Cause of
+all good. You can do anything, for God has
+blessed you, the Bearer of Christ Who is
+mighty in strength.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Help me, O Virgin, for I am cruelly tried
+by severe illness and painful afflictions. I
+know, Ever-Undefiled One, that you are
+an inexhaustible and generous treasury of
+healings.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>I have laid all my thoughts and my soul
+before you, my Guardian. Deliver me from
+every assault of the Enemy.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_96">[96]</div>
+<p>The Enemy humiliates and oppresses
+me and teaches me always to do his will.
+But you, my Instructor, leave me not to
+perish!</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Grant me with thanksgiving and fervor
+to sing a hymn to my Creator and God and
+to you my good Guardian Angel. Free me
+from my oppressive enemies, O my
+Deliverer.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Heal, Most Pure One, the most painful
+wounds of my soul and drive off the
+enemies that are constantly warring
+against me.</p>
+<p class="rx">Lord have mercy! (3 times)</p>
+<h4>Sessional Hymn, Tone 6</h4>
+<p>I think of the Dread Day and weep over
+my evil deeds. How shall I answer the immortal
+King? Or how shall a prodigal like
+me dare to look up at the judge? O compassionate
+Father, only-begotten Son, and
+Holy Spirit: have mercy on me!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_97">[97]</div>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<h4>Sessional Hymn, Tone 2</h4>
+<p>In fervent love I cry to you, O Guardian
+of my soul, my all-holy Angel: protect me
+and keep me always from the entrapment
+of the evil one. Direct me to the heavenly
+life, enlightening, illumining, and
+strengthening me.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>Kontakion, Tone 6</h4>
+<p>Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant
+advocate before the Creator: do not
+despise the cry of us sinners, but in your
+goodness come speedily to help us who call
+on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos,
+for you always protect those who honor
+you.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_98">[98]</div>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 4</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: &ldquo;Christ is my strength, my God
+and my Lord&rdquo;&mdash;the sacred
+Church reverently sings with a
+mighty voice, rejoicing in the
+Lord.</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Our present path is wide and conducive
+to pleasures, but bitter will the
+Last Day be when the soul will part
+from the body. O man, beware of
+those pleasures, for the sake of the
+Kingdom of God.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Why do you mistreat the poor? Why do
+you withhold the worker&rsquo;s pay? Why do
+you not love your brother? Why do you
+pursue lust and pride? Abandon all that,
+my soul, and repent for the sake of the
+Kingdom of God.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>O foolish man! How long will you bustle
+like a bee, gathering your wealth? It will
+soon perish like dust and ashes. Seek
+rather the Kingdom of God.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_99">[99]</div>
+<p>Have mercy on me a sinner, O Lady
+Theotokos, and strengthen me in virtues.
+Protect me, so that insolent
+death may not seize me unprepared,
+and bring me, O Virgin, to the
+Kingdom of God.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O Bride of God, who bore the Lord
+Pilot, still the tumult of my passions
+and the storm of my transgressions.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Grant me the abyss of your kindness,
+upon which I call, O you who
+gave birth to the Compassionate One,
+the Savior of those who hymn you.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Enjoying your gifts, O Pure One,
+we sing a hymn of thanksgiving to
+you whom we know to be the Mother
+of God.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_100">[100]</div>
+<p>As you love good, O Theotokos, the
+only ever-Virgin, help me as I lie on
+my bed of illness and infirmity.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>We are delivered from every difficulty,
+O All-Hymned One, for we have you as our
+hope, our confirmation, and immovable
+wall.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Pray to God Who loves mankind, my
+Guardian, and do not abandon me! Keep
+my life in peace and grant me invincible
+salvation.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>I received you from God, holy Angel, as
+a helper and guardian of my life. Free me
+from all harm, I pray you!</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Cleanse my vileness with your holiness,
+my Guardian! May I be excluded from the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_101">[101]</span>
+left side through your prayers and become
+a partaker of glory.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>I am bewildered by the evils that surround
+me, Most Pure One. Deliver me
+from them quickly, for I run only to you.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 5</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: I pray Thee, O Good One:
+Enlighten with Thy Divine Light
+the souls which look to Thee from
+early dawn, that they may know
+Thee, O Word of God, as the True
+God Who calls them out from the
+darkness of sin.</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Remember, wretched man, how you
+have been enslaved to lies, slander, crime,
+infirmities, and wild beasts because of
+your sins. Is this what you wanted, my
+sinful soul?</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_102">[102]</div>
+<p>My members tremble, for I have been
+guilty through all of them: my eyes by
+seeing, my ears by hearing, my tongue by
+speaking evil, surrendering my whole self
+to Gehenna. Is this what you wanted, my
+sinful soul?</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Thou didst receive the Prodigal and the
+thief who repented, O Savior. I alone have
+been weighed down by sinful laziness and
+submitted to evil deeds. Is this what you
+wanted my sinful soul?</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O Mother of God, the wondrous and
+swift helper of all mankind, help me, the
+unworthy, for this is what my sinful soul
+wants!</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Fill my heart with joy, O Pure One who
+bore the Cause of Joy, by giving us your
+incorruptible joy.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_103">[103]</div>
+<p>Deliver us from harm, Pure Theotokos
+who bore the Eternal Redemption and the
+Peace which passes all understanding.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Lessen the gloom of my transgressions
+with the enlightenment of your brightness,
+O Bride of God who bore the divine
+and eternal Light.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Heal the infirmity of my soul by granting
+me your visitation, O Pure One, and
+grant me wholeness by your prayers.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Since you have boldness before God, my
+holy Guardian, pray to Him for my
+deliverance from the evils that harm me.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Brightly illumine my soul, O bright
+Light, the Angel given to me by God, my
+instructor and guardian.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_104">[104]</div>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Though I sleep in the evil weight of sin,
+protect me as one who keeps vigil, O
+Angel of God, and rouse me to praise
+through your prayers.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Lady Mary, the unwedded Theotokos
+and hope of the faithful: Cast down the arrogance
+of the Enemy and give joy to
+those who hymn you.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 6</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Beholding the Sea of Life raging
+with the storm of temptations, I
+have fled to Thy calm haven and
+cry to Thee: Deliver my life from
+destruction, O Most-merciful
+One!</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>I have lived my life on earth prodigally
+and committed my soul to darkness. Now,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_105">[105]</span>
+O Merciful Master, I pray: free me from
+the Enemy&rsquo;s labor and give me the intelligence
+to do Thy will.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Who does what I do? As a pig wallows in
+mud, so do I serve sin! Pull me out of this
+mire, Lord, and give me the heart to accomplish
+Thy commandments.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Lift yourself towards God, wretched
+man, recalling your transgressions! Fall
+down before the Creator with tears and
+groans! Being merciful, He will give you
+the mind to know His will.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Keep us from both visible and invisible
+harm, O Virgin Theotokos! Receive my
+prayers, Most Pure One, and bear them to
+your Son, that He may give me the mind
+to do His will.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_106">[106]</div>
+<p>My nature was captive of death and corruption,
+O Virgin, but your Son and Lord
+saved it from both by surrendering
+Himself to death. Pray to Him for my
+deliverance from the evil deeds of my
+enemies.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>I know that you are the Intercessor of
+my life, O Virgin, my firm Protectress,
+healing the rebellions of temptations and
+dispelling the wiles of demons. I pray constantly
+that you will deliver me from my
+destructive passions.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>We have obtained you, O Maiden, as a
+wall of refuge and a most thorough salvation
+of souls. The multitude of human sorrows
+is not too great for you, and we ever
+rejoice in your illumination. Save us now,
+O Lady, from passions and misfortunes.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>I am lying on a bed of infirmity and
+there is no cure for my flesh. But I pray to
+<span class="pb" id="Page_107">[107]</span>
+you, the Good One who bore the God and
+Savior of the world: raise me from the
+destruction of illnesses.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>I pray to you, holy Angel whom God has
+give to me as my good guardian: free me
+from every temptation!</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Shine light on my mind, O good one, and
+enlighten me! I pray you, holy Angel:
+teach me always to have wholesome
+thoughts.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Deliver my heart from this present
+noise, O my Guardian, and strengthen me
+to keep a good vigil, wondrously instructing
+me towards life-giving stillness.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>The Word of God dwelt in you, O
+<span class="pb" id="Page_108">[108]</span>
+Theotokos, and showed you to mankind as
+a Ladder to Heaven. Through you, He
+Who is on high came down to us.</p>
+<p class="rx">Lord, have mercy! (3 times)</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>Kontakion, Tone 6</h4>
+<p>O my soul, why do you enrich yourself
+with sins? Why do you do the Devil&rsquo;s will?
+In what have you put your hope? Cease all
+this and turn to God, weeping and crying:
+O compassionate Lord, have mercy on me,
+a sinner!</p>
+<h4>Ikos</h4>
+<p>Contemplate, my soul, the bitter hour of
+death and the dread judgment of your
+Creator and God. Threatening angels will
+seize you, my soul, and lead you to eternal
+flames. Repent before your death,
+therefore, crying: O Lord, have mercy on
+me, a sinner!</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 7</h3>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_109">[109]</div>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: The Angel made the furnace a
+source of dew for the pious
+youths, and the Will of God,
+which burned the Chaldeans,
+made the persecutor call out:
+Blessed art Thou, O God of our
+fathers!</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Put not your hope in corruptible wealth,
+my soul, nor in things unjustly gathered.
+You do not know to whom you will leave it
+all. Instead, cry out: O Christ God, have
+mercy on me, the unworthy!</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Remember, my soul, both the eternal life
+and the Heavenly Kingdom prepared for
+the saints and the outer darkness and
+divine wrath prepared for the wicked.
+Then cry out: O Christ God, have mercy
+on me, the unworthy!</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Do not count on physical health, my
+soul, nor on fleeting beauty. You see how
+<span class="pb" id="Page_110">[110]</span>
+both the strong and the young die. Instead,
+cry out: O Christ God, have mercy
+on me, the unworthy!</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Fall down before the Mother of God, my
+soul, and pray to her, for she is the swift
+helper of penitents. She will entreat her
+Son, Christ God, and He will have mercy
+on me, the unworthy!</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Desiring to establish our salvation, O
+Savior, Thou didst enter the Virgin&rsquo;s
+womb, showing her as the Intercessor for
+the world. Blessed art Thou, O God of our
+Fathers!</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Pray to Him Who is mercifully disposed
+and Whom you bore, O Pure Mother, that
+we may be delivered from transgressions
+and defilement of soul, who cry out with
+faith: Blessed art Thou, O God of our
+fathers!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_111">[111]</div>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Thou didst show her who gave birth to
+Thee as a source of healing, a strong pillar,
+and a gate of repentance for those who cry
+out: Blessed art Thou, O God of our
+fathers!</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Grant healing from physical weakness
+and spiritual infirmities to those who draw
+near to your Protection with love, O
+Virgin Birthgiver of God, who bore Christ
+the Savior for us.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Have pity on me, Angel of the Lord, and
+pray to God for me, for He has given you
+to me forever as a helper, instructor, and
+guardian throughout my life.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>God entrusted my wretched soul to you
+undefiled, Holy Angel. Do not let it be killed
+<span class="pb" id="Page_112">[112]</span>
+by thieves on its journey, but direct it
+rather to the path of repentance.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>I bring my soul, completely shamed by
+my evil thoughts and deeds. Hasten to
+me, my Instructor, and grant me the healing
+of good thoughts which lead me
+forever on the right path.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>For the sake of the Theotokos, O Personal
+Wisdom of the Most High, fill with
+wisdom and divine strength those who cry
+out: Blessed art Thou, O God of our
+fathers!</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 8</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Thou didst cause dew to pour
+from the flames over the pious
+youths, and didst burn the sacrifice
+of a righteous man with water&mdash;for
+Thou doest all things, O
+Christ, by Thy Will alone. We exalt
+Thee throughout all ages.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_113">[113]</div>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>How can I not weep when I think of
+death? I have seen my brother lying in the
+tomb without glory and without form.
+What can I expect? What can I hope?
+Only grant me, Lord, repentance before
+the end. <span class="rubric">(twice)</span></p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>I believe that Thou wilt come to judge
+the living and the dead, and that everyone
+will stand in his rank: the old and the
+young; masters and princes; virgins and
+priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore,
+I cry out: grant me, Lord, repentance
+before the end.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Receive my unworthy prayer, Most
+Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden
+death, and grant me repentance before the
+end.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_114">[114]</div>
+<p>O Virgin, do not disdain those who need
+your help, hymning and exalting you
+forever.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>You heal the infirmities of my soul and
+the illnesses of my body, O Virgin, that I
+may glorify you, O Pure One, forever.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>You pour an abundance of healing, O
+Virgin, on those who hymn you with faith
+and exalt your inexpressible birth-giving.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>You chase away the wiles of temptation
+and the onsets of passions, O Virgin. We
+therefore hymn you forever.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Most good Angel, sent from God:
+strengthen my life and never abandon me.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>I hymn you forever, most blessed and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_115">[115]</span>
+good Angel, the Instructor and Guardian
+of my soul.</p>
+<p class="rx">We bless the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord:</p>
+<p>Be my protection and rampart on the
+day when all mankind will be tried and all
+deeds will be tested, both the good and the
+bad.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Be the help and stillness of your servant,
+Ever-Virgin Theotokos, and never
+release me from your service.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 9</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: No man can see God, upon Whom
+the Angelic ranks dare not gaze.
+But through you, O Pure One, the
+Incarnate Word was revealed to
+mankind. Magnifying Him with
+the heavenly hosts, we call you
+blessed.</p>
+<h3>Canon of Repentance</h3>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_116">[116]</div>
+<p>I now turn to you, angels, archangels,
+and all the heavenly host who stand by the
+throne of God: pray to your Creator that
+He deliver my soul from eternal torments.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>I now weep before you, holy patriarchs,
+kings and prophets, apostles and hierarchs,
+and all the elect of Christ: help me at
+the Judgment, that my soul be saved from
+the strength of the Enemy.</p>
+<p class="rx">Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>I now lift up my hands to you, holy martyrs,
+desert-dwellers, virgins, righteous
+ones, and all saints who pray to the Lord
+for the whole world: may He have mercy
+on me at the hour of my death.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Help me, Mother of God, for I have
+great hope in you! Pray to your Son, that
+when He sits to judge the living and the
+dead, He may place me at His right hand,
+even though I am unworthy.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Theotokos</h3>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_117">[117]</div>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O Virgin who bore Christ and wipes
+away every tear from every face: turn not
+away from my flowing tears.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>O Virgin who received the fullness of joy
+which destroyed the sorrow of sin: fill my
+heart with joy!</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Be a haven and intercession, an indestructible
+wall, a refuge, protection and
+rejoicing for those who run to you, O
+Virgin.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Enlighten with the rays of your light
+those who in the True Faith confess you to
+be the Theotokos, O Virgin, dispelling the
+darkness of ignorance.</p>
+<p class="rx">Most Holy Theotokos, save us!</p>
+<p>Heal me, O Virgin, as I lie humbled on
+the place of misfortune, bringing me from
+illness to health.</p>
+<h3>Canon to the Guardian Angel</h3>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_118">[118]</div>
+<p class="rx">Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!</p>
+<p>Have mercy on me, my only Savior,
+since Thou art merciful and compassionate,
+and join me to the choir of the
+Just.</p>
+<p class="rx">Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!</p>
+<p>Grant that I may always think and do
+what is good and useful, O Angel of the
+Lord, and show me to be strong and
+spotless in weakness.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>Since you are bold before the Heavenly
+King, pray to Him with all the bodiless
+powers, that He may have mercy on me, a
+wretch.</p>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>You have great boldness before the One
+Who took flesh from you, O Virgin.
+Remove me from my fetters and grant me
+freedom and salvation through your
+prayers.</p>
+</div>
+<div id="c7" title="Canon in Preparation for Holy Communion">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_119">[119]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>CANON IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION</h2>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 1 (Tone 2)</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Come, O People, let us sing a
+hymn to Christ God, Who divided
+the sea and guided the people
+Whom He led out of the bondage
+of Egypt, for He has glorified
+Himself.</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>May Thy Holy Body and Precious
+Blood, O Lord, be my Bread of everlasting
+life, healing me of various afflictions.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>Make me worthy to partake of Thy most
+pure Body and Divine Blood, O Christ, for
+I am unworthy and accursed, defiled by
+unseemly deeds.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_120">[120]</div>
+<p>You are the good soil, blessed Bride of
+God, which bore the ear of grain, the
+Savior of the world, which sprang from
+your untilled field. Grant that I may be
+saved by eating it.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 3</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Having established me on the
+rock of faith, Thou hast
+strengthened me against my
+enemies. My spirit rejoices when I
+sing: There is none holy as our
+God, and none more righteous
+than Thou, O Lord!</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>Give me tears, O Christ, to cleanse the
+filth from my heart. Then, cleansed and
+with a good conscience, may I come with
+fear and faith to partake of Thy Divine
+Gifts, O Master.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>O Lover of mankind, may Thy most
+pure Body and Divine Blood be for the
+<span class="pb" id="Page_121">[121]</span>
+remission of my sins, the communion of
+the Holy Spirit, life everlasting, and
+estrangement from passions and sorrows.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Most holy Table of the Heavenly Bread
+which mercifully came down from on high,
+giving new life to the world; grant that I,
+who am unworthy, may now taste of Him
+in fear and live!</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 4</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Thou didst not come as an
+emissary or an angel, Lord, but
+from a Virgin, taking flesh and
+saving the fulness of my humanity.
+I therefore call out to Thee:
+Glory to Thy power, O Lord!</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>Because of human sins, Thou didst will
+to be slaughtered like a lamb, Most Merciful
+One Who wast incarnate for us. I
+pray, therefore: cleanse my sins as well.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_122">[122]</div>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>Heal the wounds of my soul, Lord, and
+fully sanctify me. Grant, Master, that I,
+who am wretched, may partake of Thy
+Divine Mystical Supper.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Incline towards me, O Lady, the One
+Who came from your womb. Keep me,
+your servant, undefiled and spotless, that
+I may be sanctified by receiving the
+spiritual pearl.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 5</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Guide us in the light of Thy
+commandments, O Lord, the
+Giver of Light and Creator of the
+Universe. For we know no other
+God than Thee.</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>As Thou didst foretell, O Christ, so may
+it be with Thine inadequate servant, and
+abide in me according to Thy promise: for
+<span class="pb" id="Page_123">[123]</span>
+behold, I eat Thy Flesh and drink Thy
+Blood.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>May the burning coal of Thy Body, O
+God and Word of God, be a light in my
+darkness, and may Thy Blood be the
+cleansing of my defiled soul.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Mary, Mother of God, precious Tabernacle
+of the divine Fragrance: make me a
+chosen vessel, by your prayers, that I may
+partake of the consecrated elements of
+your Son.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 6</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Sunk in the depths of sin, I call on
+the unfathomable abyss of Thy
+compassion: Deliver me from
+destruction, O God!</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>Sanctify my mind, soul, heart, and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_124">[124]</span>
+body, O Savior! Grant, Master, that I may
+draw near, uncondemned, to the dread
+Mysteries.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>By partaking of Thy Holy Mysteries, O
+Christ, may I be estranged from passions,
+joined to Thy Grace, and confirmed in life.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Through the prayers of Thy holy
+Mother, O God, the Holy Word of God,
+sanctify me wholly as I come to Thy
+divine Mysteries.</p>
+<p class="rx">Lord, have mercy! (3 times)</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>Kontakion, Tone 2:</h4>
+<p>Do not judge me unworthy to receive
+Thy Body and Divine Blood at this time.
+May the communion of Thy most pure and
+dread Mysteries not be to my condemnation,
+though I am wretched. Be it rather
+for eternal and everlasting life.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_125">[125]</div>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 7</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: The most wise youths would not
+serve the golden idol, but walked
+into the flames themselves, scorning
+the pagan gods. They sang
+amid the flames and an Angel
+bedewed them with the words:
+The prayer of your lips has been
+heard.</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>May this communion of Thine immortal
+Mysteries, the fountain of good, O Christ,
+be my light, my life, and my dispassion.
+May it lead to progress and the increase of
+divine virtues, only Good One, that I may
+glorify Thee.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>As I draw near to Thine immortal and
+divine Mysteries with love and trembling,
+may I be delivered from passions,
+enemies, want, and every sorrow. Grant
+that I may sing to Thee: blessed art Thou,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_126">[126]</span>
+Lord God of our fathers.</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>To you who are full of the Grace of God
+and bore Christ the Savior beyond
+understanding, I your servant pray&mdash;the
+impure praying to the Pure One: cleanse
+me, who now wish to draw near to the
+most pure Mysteries, from all defilement
+of flesh and spirit.</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 8</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: God came down upon the Hebrew
+youths in the fiery furnace and
+changed the flames into dew.
+Praise the acts of the Lord, and
+exalt Him throughout all ages!</p>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>O God, my Savior, allow me in my present
+despair to be a partaker of Thy
+heavenly, awesome, and holy Mysteries
+and of Thy divine and mystical supper, O
+Christ.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_127">[127]</div>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>Having run to Thy kindness, O Good
+One, I cry out to Thee in fear: be in me and
+I in Thee, as Thou didst say, O Savior!
+Behold: emboldened by Thy mercy, I eat
+Thy Flesh and drink Thy Blood.</p>
+<p class="rx">Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord; now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>I tremble when I partake of fire, for fear
+that I might burn like wax or grass. O the
+awesome Mysteries! O the kind-heartedness
+of God! How can I, who am
+clay, commune of the Divine Body and
+Blood and become incorruptible?</p>
+<h3 class="ode">ODE 9</h3>
+<p class="irmos">Irmos: Our God and Lord, the Son of the
+Eternal Father, revealed Himself
+to us. He was incarnate of a
+Virgin that He might enlighten
+those in darkness and gather
+those who were scattered. We
+therefore magnify the all-hymned
+Theotokos.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_128">[128]</div>
+<p class="rx">Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.</p>
+<p>Taste and see that this is Christ, the
+Lord Who of old became like us for us and
+Who, having once offered Himself as an
+offering to His Father, is forever immolated,
+sanctifying communicants.</p>
+<p class="rx">Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.</p>
+<p>May I be sanctified in soul and body,
+Master! May I be enlightened! May I be
+saved! May I become Thy dwelling
+through communion of the Sacred
+Mysteries, having Thee living in me with
+the Father and the Spirit, O Most Merciful
+Benefactor!</p>
+<p class="rx">Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.</p>
+<p>May Thy Body and Most Pure Blood,
+my Savior, be to me as fire and light. May
+they set flame to my sinful matter, burning
+the thorns of passions and fully
+enlightening me to worship Thy Divinity.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_129">[129]</div>
+<p class="rx">Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>God took flesh of your pure blood.
+Every race therefore hymns you, O
+Theotokos, and the intelligent multitudes
+glorify you, for through you we beheld the
+Ruler of all becoming substance in
+humanity.</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c8" title="Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_130">[130]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>PRAYERS IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION</h2>
+<p>Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through
+the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and
+all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">A priest uses the following:</p>
+<p>Blessed is our God, always, now and ever,
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.</p>
+<p>O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the
+Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere and
+fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings
+and Giver of Life: Come and abide in us,
+and cleanse us from every impurity, and
+save our souls, O Good One.</p>
+<p>Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal!
+Have mercy on us. <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
+Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_131">[131]</span>
+pardon our transgressions! Holy One,
+visit and heal our infirmities for Thy
+name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>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.</p>
+<p class="rubric">(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: When the Prayers in Preparation for Holy
+Communion are read immediately after Morning
+Prayers, we begin the former at this point.</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship God our King!</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_132">[132]</div>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ, our King and our God!</p>
+<p>Come, let us worship and fall down
+before Christ Himself, our King and our
+God!</p>
+<h3>Psalm 22</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;</p>
+<p class="t2">He makes me lie down in green pastures.</p>
+<p class="t0">He leads me beside still waters;</p>
+<p class="t2">He restores my soul.</p>
+<p class="t0">He leads me in paths of righteousness</p>
+<p class="t2">for His name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p class="t0">Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death</p>
+<p class="t2">I fear no evil;</p>
+<p class="t0">for Thou art with me;</p>
+<p class="t2">Thy rod and Thy staff,</p>
+<p class="t2">they comfort me.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou preparest a Table before me</p>
+<p class="t2">in the presence of my enemies;</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou anointest my head with oil,</p>
+<p class="t2">and most excellent is Thy Cup</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_133">[133]</div>
+<p class="t2">which brings me joy!</p>
+<p class="t0">Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me</p>
+<p class="t2">all the days of my life;</p>
+<p class="t0">and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord</p>
+<p class="t2">for ever.</p>
+</div>
+<h3>Psalm 23</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">The earth is the Lord&rsquo;s and the fulness thereof,</p>
+<p class="t2">the world and those who dwell therein;</p>
+<p class="t0">for He has founded it upon the seas,</p>
+<p class="t2">and established it upon the rivers.</p>
+<p class="t0">Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?</p>
+<p class="t2">And who shall stand in His holy place?</p>
+<p class="t0">He who has clean hands and a pure heart,</p>
+<p class="t2">who does not lift up his soul to what is false,</p>
+<p class="t2">and does not swear deceitfully.</p>
+<p class="t0">He will receive blessing from the Lord,</p>
+<p class="t2">and vindication from the God of his salvation.</p>
+<p class="t0">Such is the generation of those who seek Him,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_134">[134]</div>
+<p class="t2">who seek the face of the God of Jacob.</p>
+<p class="t0">Lift up your heads, O gates!</p>
+<p class="t2">and be lifted up, O ancient doors!</p>
+<p class="t2">that the King of glory may come in.</p>
+<p class="t0">Who is the King of glory?</p>
+<p class="t2">The Lord, strong and mighty,</p>
+<p class="t2">the Lord, mighty in battle!</p>
+<p class="t0">Lift up your heads, O gates!</p>
+<p class="t2">and be lifted up, O ancient doors!</p>
+<p class="t2">that the King of glory may come in.</p>
+<p class="t0">Who is this King of glory?</p>
+<p class="t2">The Lord of hosts,</p>
+<p class="t2">He is the King of glory!</p>
+</div>
+<h3>Psalm 115</h3>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">I kept my faith, even when I said,</p>
+<p class="t2">&ldquo;I am greatly afflicted&rdquo;;</p>
+<p class="t0">I said in my consternation,</p>
+<p class="t2">&ldquo;Every man is a liar.&rdquo;</p>
+<p class="t0">What shall I render to the Lord</p>
+<p class="t2">for all His bounty to me?</p>
+<p class="t0">I will lift up the Cup of Salvation</p>
+<p class="t2">and call on the name of the Lord,</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_135">[135]</div>
+<p class="t0">I will pay my vows to the Lord</p>
+<p class="t2">in the presence of all His people.</p>
+<p class="t0">Precious in the sight of the Lord</p>
+<p class="t2">is the death of His saints.</p>
+<p class="t0">O Lord, I am Thy servant;</p>
+<p class="t2">I am Thy servant, the son of Thy handmaid.</p>
+<p class="t2">Thou hast loosed my bonds.</p>
+<p class="t0">I will offer to Thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving</p>
+<p class="t2">and call on the name of the Lord.</p>
+<p class="t0">I will pay my vows to the Lord</p>
+<p class="t2">in the presence of all His people,</p>
+<p class="t0">in the courts of the house of the Lord,</p>
+<p class="t2">in your midst, O Jerusalem.</p>
+</div>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to Thee,
+O God! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p class="rubric">And the following <b>TROPARIA, TONE 8:</b></p>
+<p>Disregard my iniquities, O Lord Who
+wast born of a Virgin! Cleanse my heart
+and make it a temple of Thy most pure
+<span class="pb" id="Page_136">[136]</span>
+Body and Blood. Turn me not away from
+Thy countenance, for Thy great mercy is
+immeasurable.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>How dare I partake of Thy Holiness in
+my unworthiness? Even if I dare to approach
+Thee with the worthy, my garment
+accuses me, for it is not a wedding-garment,
+and I secure the condemnation
+of my most sinful soul. Cleanse, O Lord,
+the defilement of my soul and save me, for
+Thou lovest mankind.</p>
+<p>Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Great is the multitude of my sins, O
+Theotokos! I come to you, O Pure One, in
+need of salvation. Visit my ailing soul, O
+You who alone are blessed, and pray to
+your Son and our God that He absolve the
+evil I have done.</p>
+<p class="rubric">NOTE: On Great and Holy Thursday, the following
+TROPARION is used, in TONE 8:</p>
+<p>When the glorious disciples were
+enlightened at the washing of their feet
+<span class="pb" id="Page_137">[137]</span>
+before the supper, then the impious Judas
+was darkened, ailing with avarice, and to
+the lawless judges he betrayed Thee, the
+Righteous Judge. Behold, O lover of
+money, this man who because of money
+hanged himself. Flee from the greedy soul
+which dared such things against the
+Master. O Lord Who art good towards all
+men, glory to Thee!</p>
+<p class="rubric">If the Canon of Preparation for Holy Communion
+has not been read the preceding evening, it may be
+read here.</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(40 times, with as many prostrations as desired)</span></p>
+</div>
+<p class="rubric">Then, we read the following Verses of Instruction:</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">When you intend, O man, to eat the Master&rsquo;s Body,</p>
+<p class="t2">Approach with fear, lest you be burned&mdash;for It is fire!</p>
+<p class="t0">Before drinking the Divine Blood in Communion,</p>
+<p class="t2">Make peace with those who have grieved you.</p>
+<p class="t0">Only then may you dare</p>
+<p class="t2">To eat the Mystical Food.</p>
+</div>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_138">[138]</div>
+<p class="rubric">We also add the following verses:</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Before partaking of the Dread Sacrifice,</p>
+<p class="t2">The life-giving Body of the Master,</p>
+<p class="t0">Pray, trembling, in this manner:</p>
+</div>
+<h4>1st Prayer, of Saint Basil the Great.</h4>
+<p>O Lord and Master, Jesus Christ our
+God, the Fountain of life and immortality,
+the Creator of everything visible and invisible,
+the eternal and everlasting Son of
+the eternal Father: Thou hast come in
+these latter days because of the abundance
+of Thy goodness. Thou hast put on
+our human flesh and wast crucified and
+buried for us thankless and graceless men,
+and through Thine own blood Thou hast
+renewed our human nature which is corrupted
+by sin. And now, O Immortal King,
+accept the repentance of me a sinner, and
+incline Thine ear to me and listen to my
+words:</p>
+<p>I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned
+before heaven and before Thy face, and I
+am not worthy to look upon the height of
+Thy Glory.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_139">[139]</div>
+<p>I have provoked Thy goodness, I have
+transgressed Thy commandments, I have
+not obeyed Thy statutes.</p>
+<p>But, O Lord, since Thou dost not
+remember evil, but art long-suffering and
+of great mercy, Thou hast not given me
+over to destruction for my lawlessness,
+but hast ever awaited my conversion.</p>
+<p>O Lover of mankind, Thou hast said by
+Thy prophets: &ldquo;I have no pleasure in the
+death of the wicked, but that the wicked
+turn from his way and live.&rdquo;</p>
+<p>For Thou dost not wish, O Master, that
+the work of Thy hands should perish,
+neither dost Thou take pleasure in the
+destruction of men, but Thou desirest that
+all men should be saved and come to the
+knowledge of the truth.</p>
+<p>Therefore, although I am unworthy
+both of heaven and of earth and of this
+passing life, having wholly yielded myself
+to sin and defiled Thine image, yet being
+Thy creature and of Thy making, I do not
+despair of my salvation in my wickedness.
+<span class="pb" id="Page_140">[140]</span>
+But made bold by Thine infinite compassion,
+I draw near.</p>
+<p>Receive me, O Christ Who lovest
+mankind, as Thou didst receive the prostitute,
+the thief, the tax-collector and the
+prodigal. Take away the heavy burden of
+my sins, for Thou takest away the sins of
+the world, Thou healest the infirmities of
+mankind, Thou callest to Thyself and
+givest rest to those who labor and are
+heavy laden.</p>
+<p>Thou hast not come to call the
+righteous, but sinners to repentance.
+Cleanse me from every stain of flesh and
+spirit. Teach me to fulfill holiness in fear of
+Thee, that having the testimony of my
+own conscience clean, and having communion
+of Thy holy things, I may be united
+with Thy Body and Blood and may have
+Thee to dwell and abide in me, with the
+Father and Thy Holy Spirit.</p>
+<p>O Lord Jesus Christ my God, may the
+communion of Thy most pure and life-creating
+mysteries not bring me into judgment,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_141">[141]</span>
+nor may I become weak in soul and
+body by partaking in an unworthy manner,
+but grant me to receive communion of
+Thy holy things without condemnation
+even to my very last breath, and by them
+to receive communion of the Holy Spirit,
+provision for the journey of eternal life,
+and an acceptable answer at Thy dread
+judgment seat; that I, together with all
+Thy chosen ones, may also be a partaker
+of the incorruptible blessings which Thou
+hast prepared for those who love thee, O
+Lord, in whom Thou art glorified forever.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>2nd Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>O Lord my God, I know that I am not
+worthy nor sufficiently pleasing that Thou
+shouldst come under the roof of the house
+of my soul for it is entirely desolate and
+fallen in ruin, and Thou wilt not find in me
+a place worthy to lay Thy head. But as
+Thou didst humble Thyself from on high
+for our sake, so now humble Thyself to my
+lowliness.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_142">[142]</div>
+<p>As Thou didst deign to lie in a cavern, in a
+manger of dumb beasts, so now deign to
+enter into the manger of my beastly soul,
+and into my soiled body.</p>
+<p>As Thou didst not disdain to enter and to
+eat with sinners in the house of Simon the
+leper, so now be pleased to enter into the
+house of my soul, humble and leprous and
+sinful.</p>
+<p>As Thou didst not cast away the sinful
+woman who came to touch Thee, so have
+compassion on me a sinner who comes to
+touch Thee.</p>
+<p>As Thou didst not abhor the kiss of her
+sin-stained and unclean mouth, do not
+abhor my mouth, worse stained and more
+unclean than hers, nor my stained and
+shamed and unclean lips, nor my still more
+impure tongue.</p>
+<p>But let the fiery coal of Thy most pure
+Body and Thy most precious Blood bring
+me sanctification, enlightenment and
+strengthening of my lowly soul and body,
+relief from the burden of my many transgressions,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_143">[143]</span>
+protection against every action
+of the devil, repulsion and victory over my
+wicked and evil habits, mortification of
+my passions, accomplishment of Thy commandments,
+increase of Thy divine grace,
+and inheritance of Thy Kingdom.</p>
+<p>For I do not come to Thee in presumption,
+O Christ my God, but made bold by
+Thine inexpressible goodness, lest I stray
+far away from Thy flock, O Master, and
+become caught by the wolf of souls.</p>
+<p>Therefore, I pray Thee, O Master, for
+Thou alone art holy: sanctify my soul and
+body, my mind and heart, my muscles and
+bones. Renew me entirely. Implant Thy
+fear in my fleshly members and let Thy
+sanctification never be removed from me.</p>
+<p>Be my helper and defender, guide my
+life in peace and make me worthy to stand
+at Thy right hand with all Thy saints.</p>
+<p>By the prayers and supplications of Thy
+most pure Mother, of Thy spiritual servants,
+the most pure angelic powers, and
+of all the saints who have been well-pleasing
+<span class="pb" id="Page_144">[144]</span>
+to Thee. Amen.</p>
+<h4>3rd Prayer, of St. Simeon Metaphrastes</h4>
+<p>O only pure and incorruptible Lord!
+Because of the inexpressible mercy of Thy
+love for mankind, Thou didst take to
+Thyself our entire human composition
+from the pure blood of the Virgin who
+gave birth to Thee beyond nature, by the
+descent of the Holy Spirit and the good-will
+of the ever-existing Father.</p>
+<p>O Christ Jesus, Wisdom of God and
+Peace and Power, through the human
+nature which Thou didst take to Thyself,
+Thou didst suffer the life-creating and saving
+passion: the Cross, the nails, the
+spear&mdash;death itself. Put to death in me
+the soul-destroying passions of the body.</p>
+<p>Through Thy burial Thou didst capture
+the kingdom of death. Bury in me the evil
+devices of the devil with good thoughts,
+and destroy the spirits of evil.</p>
+<p>Through Thy life-bringing Resurrection
+Thou didst raise up the first father who
+had fallen. Raise me up who am sunk down
+<span class="pb" id="Page_145">[145]</span>
+in sin and give me the image of repentance.</p>
+<p>Through Thy glorious Ascension Thou
+didst deify the flesh which Thou didst
+assume, and placed it on the throne at the
+Father&rsquo;s right hand. Grant me to receive a
+place at the right hand with the saved
+through communion of Thy holy
+mysteries.</p>
+<p>Through the coming of Thy Spirit, the
+Comforter, Thou didst make Thy consecrated
+disciples to be honorable vessels.
+Show me also to be the receptacle of His
+coming.</p>
+<p>Thou hast promised to come again to
+judge the world in righteousness. Grant
+that I may go to meet Thee in the clouds,
+my Judge and Creator, with all Thy
+saints; that I may glorify and praise Thee
+without end, together with Thy Father
+Who is without beginning, and Thy most
+holy and good and life-creating Spirit, now
+and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>4th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus</h4>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_146">[146]</div>
+<p>O Lord and Master Jesus Christ our
+God, Who alone hast power to absolve
+men from their sins, for Thou art good and
+lovest mankind: forgive all my transgressions
+done in knowledge or in ignorance,
+and make me worthy without condemnation
+to have communion of Thy divine and
+glorious and pure and life-creating
+mysteries. Let them not be for my punishment,
+or for the increase of my sins. But
+let them be for my purification and sanctification,
+as a promise of the life and
+Kingdom to come, a defense and a help
+and a repulsion of every attacker and the
+removal of my many transgressions. For
+Thou art a God of mercy and generosity
+and love for mankind, and to Thee we
+ascribe glory, with the Father and the
+Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>5th Prayer, of St. Basil the Great</h4>
+<p>I know, O Lord, that I have communion
+unworthily of Thy most pure Body and
+Thy most precious Blood, and that I am
+<span class="pb" id="Page_147">[147]</span>
+guilty and drink condemnation to myself
+not discerning Thy Body and Blood, O my
+Christ and God. But daring upon Thy
+generous loving-kindness I come to Thee
+Who hast said: &ldquo;He who eats my flesh and
+drinks my blood abides in me and I in
+him.&rdquo; Be merciful, therefore, O Lord, and
+do not rebuke me, a sinner, but deal with
+me according to Thy mercy, and let Thy
+holy things be for my purification and
+healing, for enlightenment and protection,
+for the repulsion of every tempting
+thought and action of the devil which
+works spiritually in my fleshly members.
+Let them be for boldness and love for
+Thee, for the correction and grounding of
+my life, for the increase of virtue and
+perfection, for the fulfillment of Thy commandments,
+for the communion of the
+Holy Spirit, for the journey of eternal life,
+for a good and acceptable answer at Thy
+dread judgment, but not for judgment or
+condemnation. Amen.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_148">[148]</div>
+<h4>6th Prayer, of St. Simeon the New Theologian</h4>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">From lips defiled</p>
+<p class="t0">and a vile heart,</p>
+<p class="t0">from an impure tongue</p>
+<p class="t0">and a soul defiled,</p>
+<p class="t0">receive my prayer, O my Christ,</p>
+<p class="t0">and do not despise</p>
+<p class="t0">my words, my appearance,</p>
+<p class="t0">nor my shamelessness.</p>
+<p class="t0">Grant me the boldness, my Christ,</p>
+<p class="t0">to say what I desire</p>
+<p class="t0">Even more&mdash;teach me</p>
+<p class="t0">what to do and say.</p>
+<p class="t0">I have sinned more than the harlot</p>
+<p class="t0">who, on learning where Thou wast,</p>
+<p class="t0">bought myrrh and came boldly</p>
+<p class="t0">to anoint thy feet, my God,</p>
+<p class="t0">my Master and my Christ.</p>
+<p class="t0">As Thou didst not turn her away</p>
+<p class="t0">when she came with her heart,</p>
+<p class="t0">so, O Word, turn me not away,</p>
+<p class="t0">but give me Thy feet</p>
+<p class="t0">to hold, to kiss,</p>
+<p class="t0">and to anoint boldly</p>
+<p class="t0">with a stream of tears</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_149">[149]</div>
+<p class="t0">as a precious ointment.</p>
+<p class="t0">Wash me with my tears, O Word,</p>
+<p class="t0">and cleanse me with them!</p>
+<p class="t0">Remit my transgressions</p>
+<p class="t0">and grant me forgiveness.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou knowest the multitude of my evil:</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou knowest also my wounds!</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou seest my scars:</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou knowest also my faith!</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou seest my intentions</p>
+<p class="t0">and hearest my sighs.</p>
+<p class="t0">Nothing is hidden from Thee,</p>
+<p class="t0">my God, my Maker, my Redeemer&mdash;</p>
+<p class="t0">not even a tear-drop</p>
+<p class="t0">or part of that drop.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thine eyes have seen</p>
+<p class="t0">that which I have not yet done.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou hast inscribed in Thy book</p>
+<p class="t0">things yet to happen.</p>
+<p class="t0">See my humility!</p>
+<p class="t0">See each of my labors and all of my sins!</p>
+<p class="t0">Absolve me, O God of all,</p>
+<p class="t0">that with a pure heart,</p>
+<p class="t0">trembling thoughts</p>
+<p class="t0">and a contrite soul</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_150">[150]</div>
+<p class="t0">I may partake of Thine undefiled</p>
+<p class="t0">and most holy Mysteries</p>
+<p class="t0">which enliven and deify</p>
+<p class="t0">all who partake of them</p>
+<p class="t0">with a pure heart.</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou hast said, O Master:</p>
+<p class="t0">&ldquo;Whoever eats my Body</p>
+<p class="t0">and drinks my Blood</p>
+<p class="t0">abides in me</p>
+<p class="t0">and I in him!&rdquo;</p>
+<p class="t0">True is every word</p>
+<p class="t0">of my Master and God!</p>
+<p class="t0">When I partake of Thy divine</p>
+<p class="t0">and deifying Grace,</p>
+<p class="t0">I am no longer alone&mdash;</p>
+<p class="t0">I am with Thee, my Christ,</p>
+<p class="t0">the Light of the Triple Sun</p>
+<p class="t0">which enlightens the world.</p>
+<p class="t0">May I not remain alone&mdash;</p>
+<p class="t0">without Thee, O Life-Giver,</p>
+<p class="t0">My Breath, my Life and my Joy,</p>
+<p class="t0">the salvation of the world.</p>
+<p class="t0">I approach Thee, therefore,</p>
+<p class="t0">with tears, as Thou seest,</p>
+<p class="t0">and a contrite soul.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_151">[151]</div>
+<p class="t0">I beg to receive</p>
+<p class="t0">deliverance from my sins.</p>
+<p class="t0">May I partake uncondemned</p>
+<p class="t0">of Thy life-giving</p>
+<p class="t0">and spotless Mysteries,</p>
+<p class="t0">that Thou mayest abide,</p>
+<p class="t0">as Thou hast said,</p>
+<p class="t0">with me, the thrice-wretched.</p>
+<p class="t0">May the Tempter not find me</p>
+<p class="t0">without Thy Grace</p>
+<p class="t0">and seize me deceitfully</p>
+<p class="t0">and lead me, deceived,</p>
+<p class="t0">from Thy deifying words.</p>
+<p class="t0">Therefore, I fall down before Thee</p>
+<p class="t0">and fervently cry:</p>
+<p class="t0">as Thou didst receive the Prodigal</p>
+<p class="t0">and the harlot who came to Thee,</p>
+<p class="t0">O Gracious One, receive me,</p>
+<p class="t0">prodigal and defiled.</p>
+<p class="t0">With a contrite soul</p>
+<p class="t0">I approach Thee now:</p>
+<p class="t0">I know, O Savior, that no-one has sinned</p>
+<p class="t0">against Thee as I have,</p>
+<p class="t0">nor done the deeds</p>
+<p class="t0">that I have done.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_152">[152]</div>
+<p class="t0">But I also know</p>
+<p class="t0">that neither the greatness of my</p>
+<p class="t0">transgressions</p>
+<p class="t0">nor the multitude of my sins</p>
+<p class="t0">surpass the great patience of my God</p>
+<p class="t0">and His extreme love for mankind.</p>
+<p class="t0">Through Thy merciful compassion</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou dost cleanse and brighten</p>
+<p class="t0">those who repent with fervor,</p>
+<p class="t0">making them partakers of Light</p>
+<p class="t0">and full communicants</p>
+<p class="t0">of Thy Divinity.</p>
+<p class="t0">To the astonishment of angels</p>
+<p class="t0">and human minds,</p>
+<p class="t0">Thou dost converse with them often</p>
+<p class="t0">as with Thy true friends.</p>
+<p class="t0">This makes me bold, my Christ,</p>
+<p class="t0">this gives me wings!</p>
+<p class="t0">Emboldened by the wealth</p>
+<p class="t0">of Thy generosity towards us,</p>
+<p class="t0">with both joy and trepidation,</p>
+<p class="t0">I who am grass</p>
+<p class="t0">partake of fire.</p>
+<p class="t0">O strange wonder!</p>
+<p class="t0">I am sprinkled with dew</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_153">[153]</div>
+<p class="t0">and am not burned,</p>
+<p class="t0">as the bush burned of old</p>
+<p class="t0">without being consumed.</p>
+<p class="t0">With grateful thoughts</p>
+<p class="t0">and a grateful heart,</p>
+<p class="t0">with my grateful members,</p>
+<p class="t0">my soul and my body,</p>
+<p class="t0">I now fall down and worship</p>
+<p class="t0">and glorify Thee, my God,</p>
+<p class="t0">for blessed art Thou,</p>
+<p class="t0">now and for ever.</p>
+</div>
+<h4>7th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>O God, absolve, remit and pardon me
+my transgressions&mdash;as many sins as I
+have committed by word or action or
+thought, willingly or unwillingly, consciously
+or unconsciously; forgive me
+everything since Thou art good and lovest
+mankind. And by the prayers of Thy most
+pure Mother, of Thy spiritual servants,
+the holy angelic powers and all the saints,
+who from all ages have been well-pleasing
+to Thee, be pleased to allow me to receive
+Thy most pure Body and Thy most
+<span class="pb" id="Page_154">[154]</span>
+precious Blood for the healing of my soul
+and body, and the purification of my evil
+thoughts. For Thine is the Kingdom and
+the power and the glory with the Father
+and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>8th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>I am not worthy, Master and Lord, that
+Thou shouldst enter under the roof of my
+soul; yet inasmuch as Thou desirest to live
+in me as the Lover of mankind, I approach
+with boldness. Thou hast commanded:
+Let the doors be opened which Thou alone
+hast made and Thou shalt enter with Thy
+love for mankind just as Thou art. Thou
+shalt enter and enlighten my darkened
+reasoning. I believe that Thou wilt do this.
+For Thou didst not cast away the prostitute
+who came to Thee with tears,
+neither didst Thou turn away the tax-collector
+who repented, nor didst Thou reject
+the thief who acknowledged Thy
+Kingdom, nor didst Thou forsake the
+repentant persecutor, the Apostle Paul,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_155">[155]</span>
+even as he was. But all who came to Thee
+in repentance Thou didst unite to the
+ranks of Thy friends, Who alone art blessed
+forever, now and unto the endless ages.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>9th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>O Lord Jesus Christ my God, absolve,
+loose, cleanse and forgive me Thy sinful
+and useless and unworthy servant my errors,
+transgressions and sinful failing as
+many as I have committed from my youth
+up to this present day and hour, consciously
+and unconsciously, in words or
+actions or reasonings, thoughts, pursuits
+and in all my senses. By the prayers of
+Thy Mother the most pure and ever-virgin
+Mary who gave birth to Thee without
+human seed, my only hope which will not
+put me to shame, my intercessor and
+salvation, grant me to have communion
+without condemnation of Thy most pure,
+immortal, life-creating and awesome
+mysteries; for the remission of sins and
+unto life everlasting; for sanctification,
+<span class="pb" id="Page_156">[156]</span>
+enlightenment, strength, healing and
+health of soul and body; for the most
+perfect removal and destruction of my evil
+thoughts and reasonings and intentions,
+fantasies by night, brought by dark and
+evil spirits; for Thine is the Kingdom and
+the power and the glory and the honor and
+the worship with the Father and Thy Holy
+Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>10th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus</h4>
+<p>I stand before the doors of Thy temple,
+and I do not forsake my wicked thoughts.
+But, O Christ my God, as Thou hast
+justified the tax-collector, and hast had
+mercy on the woman of Canaan and hast
+opened the gates of paradise to the thief,
+open to me the interior depths of Thy love
+for mankind and receive me as I come and
+repent before Thee. Receive me as Thou
+didst receive the sinful woman and the
+woman with the flow of blood. For the first
+embraced Thy most pure feet and received
+the forgiveness of her sins, and the second
+<span class="pb" id="Page_157">[157]</span>
+just touched the hem of Thy garment and
+received healing. But I who am lost, daring
+to receive Thy whole Body, may I not
+be burned; but receive me as Thou hast
+received them, and enlighten my spiritual
+senses, burning up my spiritual faults by
+the prayers of her who gave birth to Thee
+without human seed, and of the heavenly
+angelic powers, for Thou art blessed unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<h4>Another Prayer of St. John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>I believe, O Lord, and I confess that
+Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the
+living God Who camest into the world to
+save sinners, of whom I am first. I believe
+also that this is truly Thine own most pure
+Body, and that this is truly Thine own
+precious Blood. Therefore, I pray Thee:
+have mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions
+both voluntary and involuntary,
+of word and of deed, committed in
+knowledge or in ignorance. And make me
+worthy to partake without condemnation
+of Thy most pure Mysteries, for the remission
+<span class="pb" id="Page_158">[158]</span>
+of my sins, and unto life everlasting.
+Amen.</p>
+<p class="rubric">As you approach to partake, say silently the
+following verses of Metaphrastes:</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Behold: I draw near to the Divine Communion.</p>
+<p class="t2">Burn me not as I partake, O Creator,</p>
+<p class="t0">For Thou art a Fire which burns the unworthy.</p>
+<p class="t2">Rather, cleanse me of all defilement.</p>
+</div>
+<p class="rubric">Then say:</p>
+<p>Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God,
+accept me this day as a communicant; for
+I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine
+enemies, neither like Judas will I give
+Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I confess
+Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy
+Kingdom.</p>
+<p class="rubric">And the following verses:</p>
+<div class="verse">
+<p class="t0">Be awed, O man, when you see the deifying Blood!</p>
+<p class="t2">It is a fire which burns the unworthy!</p>
+<p class="t0">The Divine Body both deifies and nourishes me.</p>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_159">[159]</div>
+<p class="t2">It deifies the spirit and wondrously nourishes the mind.</p>
+</div>
+<p class="rubric">Then, the following Troparia:</p>
+<p>With love hast Thou drawn me, O
+Christ, and with Thy divine love hast
+Thou changed me. Burn away my sins
+with a spiritual fire and satisfy me with
+joy in Thee, that I may joyfully magnify
+Thy two comings, O Good One.</p>
+<p>How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into
+the radiance of Thy saints? If I dare to
+enter the bridal-chamber, my garment accuses
+me, for it is not a wedding garment,
+and the angels will bind me and cast me
+out. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth of my soul
+and save me, for Thou lovest mankind.</p>
+<p class="rubric">And this prayer:</p>
+<p>O Master Who lovest mankind! O Lord
+Jesus Christ my God! May these holy
+things not be to my condemnation, though
+I am unworthy of them. May they be for
+the cleansing and sanctification of my soul
+and body and a pledge of the life and
+<span class="pb" id="Page_160">[160]</span>
+Kingdom that are to come.</p>
+<p>It is good for me to cleave to God and to
+place in the Lord the hope of my salvation</p>
+<p class="rubric">Then repeat:</p>
+<p>Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God,
+accept me this day as a communicant; for
+I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine
+enemies, neither like Judas will I give
+Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I confess
+Thee: remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.</p>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/aoxr.png" alt="Cross/Alpha-Omega/Chi-Rho Monogram" width="358" height="356" />
+</div>
+</div>
+<div id="c9" title="Prayers of Thanksgiving After Communion">
+<div class="pb" id="Page_161">[161]</div>
+<div class="img">
+<img src="images/head.png" alt="Decorative Header" width="556" height="69" />
+</div>
+<h2>PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION</h2>
+<p>Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O
+God! Glory to Thee, O God!</p>
+<p>I thank Thee, O Lord my God, for Thou
+hast not rejected me, a sinner, but hast
+made me worthy to be a partaker of Thy
+holy things. I thank Thee, for Thou hast
+permitted me, the unworthy, to commune
+of Thy most pure and heavenly Gifts. But,
+O Master, Who lovest mankind, Who for
+our sakes didst die and rise again, and
+gavest us these awesome and life-creating
+Mysteries for the good and sanctification
+of our souls and bodies; let them be for the
+healing of soul and body, the repelling of
+every adversary, the illumining of the eyes
+of my heart, the peace of my spiritual
+powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned,
+the fulfilling of wisdom, the observing
+of Thy commandments, the receiving of
+Thy Divine Grace, and the attaining of
+<span class="pb" id="Page_162">[162]</span>
+Thy Kingdom. Preserved by them in Thy
+holiness, may I always remember Thy
+Grace and live not for myself alone, but for
+Thee, our Master and Benefactor. May I
+pass from this life in the hope of eternal
+life, and so attain to the everlasting rest,
+where the voice of those who feast is
+unceasing, and the gladness of those who
+behold the goodness of Thy countenance
+is unending. For Thou art the true desire
+and the ineffable joy of those who love
+Thee, O Christ our God, and all creation
+sings of Thy praise forever. Amen.</p>
+<h4>A Prayer of Saint Basil the Great</h4>
+<p>O Master Christ our God, King of the
+Ages, Maker of all things: I thank Thee
+for all the good things Thou hast given
+me, especially for the communion with
+Thy most pure and life-creating
+Mysteries. I pray Thee, O gracious Lover
+of Man: preserve me under Thy protection,
+beneath the shadow of Thy wings.
+Enable me even to my last breath, to partake
+worthily and with a pure conscience
+of Thy holy things, for the remission of
+<span class="pb" id="Page_163">[163]</span>
+sins and unto life eternal. For Thou art the
+Bread of Life, the Fountain of Holiness,
+the Giver of all Good; to Thee we ascribe
+glory, with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
+now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.</p>
+<h4>A Prayer by Saint Simeon Metaphrastes</h4>
+<p>Freely Thou hast given me Thy Body
+for my food, O Thou Who art a fire consuming
+the unworthy. Consume me not, O
+my Creator, but instead enter into my
+members, my veins, my heart. Consume
+the thorns of my transgressions. Cleanse
+my soul and sanctify my reasonings. Make
+firm my knees and body. Illumine my five
+senses. Nail me to the fear of Thee.
+Always protect, guard, and keep me from
+soul-destroying words and deeds. Cleanse
+me, purify me, and adorn me. Give me
+understanding and illumination. Show me
+to be a temple of Thy One Spirit and not
+the home of many sins. May every evil
+thing, every carnal passion flee from me as
+from a fire as I become Thy tabernacle
+<span class="pb" id="Page_164">[164]</span>
+through communion. I offer Thee as intercessors
+all the saints: the leaders of the
+bodiless hosts, Thy Forerunner, the wise
+apostles, and Thy pure and blameless
+Mother. Accept their prayers in Thy love,
+O my Christ, and make me, Thy servant, a
+child of light. For Thou art the only Sanctification
+and Light of our souls, O Good
+One, and to Thee, our Master and God, we
+ascribe glory day by day.</p>
+<h4>Another Prayer</h4>
+<p>O Lord Jesus Christ our God: let Thy
+holy Body be my eternal life; Thy precious
+Blood, my remission of sins. Let this
+Eucharist be my joy, health, and gladness.
+Make me, a sinner, worthy to stand on the
+right hand of Thy glory at Thine awesome
+second Coming, through the prayers of
+Thy most pure Mother and of all the
+saints.</p>
+<h4>A Prayer to the Theotokos</h4>
+<p>O most holy Lady Theotokos, the light
+of my darkened soul, my hope, my protection,
+my refuge, my rest, and my joy: I
+<span class="pb" id="Page_165">[165]</span>
+thank you, for you have permitted me, the
+unworthy, to be a partaker of the most
+pure Body and precious Blood of your
+Son. Give the light of understanding to
+the eyes of my heart, you that gave birth
+to the True Light. Enliven me who am
+deadened by sin, you that gave birth to
+the Fountain of Immortality. Have mercy
+on me, O loving Mother of the merciful
+God. Grant me compunction and contrition
+of heart, humility in my thoughts,
+and a release from the slavery of my own
+reasonings. And enable me, even to my
+last breath, to receive the sanctification of
+the most pure Mysteries, for the healing of
+soul and body. Grant me tears of repentance
+and confession, that I may glorify
+you all the days of my life, for you are
+blessed and greatly glorified forever.
+Amen.</p>
+<p>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
+<span class="pb" id="Page_166">[166]</span>
+of all people: a light to enlighten the Gentiles
+and to be the glory of Thy people,
+Israel.</p>
+<p>Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal!
+Have mercy on us. <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>O most-holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
+O Lord, cleanse us from our sins! O
+Master, pardon our transgressions! O
+Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities,
+for Thy name&rsquo;s sake.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(3 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>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
+<span class="pb" id="Page_167">[167]</span>
+not into temptation, but deliver us from
+evil.</p>
+<p class="rubric">(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation.)</p>
+<h4>At the Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom</h4>
+<p>Grace shining forth from your lips like a
+beacon has enlightened the universe. It
+has shown to the world the riches of poverty.
+It has revealed to us the heights of
+humility. Teaching us by your words, O
+Father John Chrysostom, intercede before
+the Word, Christ our God, to save our
+souls.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>You received Divine Grace from
+Heaven, all blessed and venerable John
+Chrysostom, and taught all by your
+mouth to worship one God in the Trinity.
+We praise you worthily, for you are an instructor
+who reveals things divine.</p>
+<p class="center">* * * * * * * *</p>
+<h4>At the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great</h4>
+<div class="pb" id="Page_168">[168]</div>
+<p>Your proclamation has gone out into all
+the earth, for it was divinely taught by
+hearing your voice. You expounded the
+nature of creatures and ennobled the manners
+of men. O holy father of royal
+priesthood, entreat Christ God that our
+souls may be saved.</p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit:</p>
+<p>You were revealed as the sure foundation
+of the Church, granting all men a lord-ship
+which cannot be taken away, sealing
+it with your precepts, O venerable and
+heavenly father.</p>
+<p class="center">* * * * * * * *</p>
+<h4>At the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
+<br />Troparion of Saint Gregory the Dialogist</h4>
+<p>The truth of things revealed you to your
+flock as a rule of faith, an Icon of
+meekness, and a teacher of abstinence.
+You thus reached the heights through
+humility and wealth through poverty. O
+holy hierarch, father Gregory, pray to
+<span class="pb" id="Page_169">[169]</span>
+Christ God for the salvation of our souls.</p>
+<p class="center">* * * * * * * *</p>
+<p>Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant
+advocate before the Creator: do not
+despise the cry of us sinners, but in your
+goodness come speedily to help us who call
+on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos,
+for you always protect those who honor you.</p>
+<p>Lord, have mercy! <span class="rubric">(12 times)</span></p>
+<p>Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
+to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.</p>
+<p>More honorable than the Cherubim, and
+more glorious beyond compare than the
+Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word. True Theotokos,
+we magnify you.</p>
+<p class="rubric">The priest pronounces the dismissal.</p>
+<p class="center">ST. TIKHON&rsquo;S SEMINARY PRESS
+<br />1982</p>
+</div>
+
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+ORTHODOX DAILY PRAYERS
+
+
+
+
+
+
+St. Tikhon's Seminary Press
+1982
+
+Printed
+with the blessings
+of
+His Grace,
+the Right Reverend
+HERMAN
+Bishop of Philadelphia
+and
+Eastern Pennsylvania
+
+
+
+
+TABLE OF CONTENTS
+
+
+  Introduction                                                          1
+  Morning Prayers                                                       5
+  Commemoration of the Living and the Dead                             25
+  Prayers at the Table                                                 33
+  The Order of Compline                                                38
+  Before Sleep                                                         68
+  The Three Canons                                                     89
+  Canon in Preparation for Holy Communion                             119
+  Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion                           130
+  Prayers for Thanksgiving After Communion                            161
+
+
+
+
+                              INTRODUCTION
+
+
+
+
+                             THE PRAYERBOOK
+
+
+The present Prayerbook contains the most basic daily prayers of the
+Orthodox Christian as they have been transmitted to us essentially by the
+Russian Church, although the other Orthodox Traditions in this matter are
+very similar.
+
+In this book, we will find the Psalms of the Holy Prophet King David, the
+prayer which Our Lord Himself taught His holy disciples, prayers of the
+desert fathers, prayers of the great hierarchs and teachers of the
+Church, as well as the prayers of more recent fathers.
+
+The publication of such prayers does not limit the free expression of the
+Christian soul to the Creator, the Most-holy Theotokos and the Saints. On
+the contrary, by reading these prayers we learn how to pray. They become
+models for our own, personal prayers. Often, we would like to pray but,
+distracted by the bustling world around us, or troubled by fear or
+sorrow, we do not even know how to begin. We then begin with the
+Prayerbook and find that not only much of what we wanted to say is
+included in the prayers of the fathers, but that afterwards, we find
+words of our own to continue the outpouring of our soul.
+
+There is yet another gift in the Prayerbook. As Orthodox Christians we
+are all members of the same Body. We express and partake of that oneness
+in the services of the Church, especially in the Divine Liturgy. Through
+the Prayerbook, this oneness is brought into our homes or any place that
+an Orthodox Christian reads it. Our own prayers are carried to the Throne
+of God on the wings of prayers that have been used by the People of God
+for centuries. We no longer pray alone.
+
+
+
+
+                           THE RULE OF PRAYER
+
+
+Many rules of prayer have developed in the history of the Church. At no
+place or time has there been a uniform rule. In 19th Century Russia, for
+example, the rule varied considerably from one monastery to another,
+though certain basic elements were found in all of them. Therefore, the
+term "Rule of Prayer" should never be understood as a strait jacket,
+regulating and limiting our communion with God.
+
+What the Rules do teach us is the importance of regularity in our life of
+prayer. It is better to say a few prayers every day without fail than to
+say a great number of prayers on an irregular, impulsive basis. Those of
+us who are fortunate enough to have a spiritual father should consult him
+before establishing our own Rule. Those of us who do not, should begin
+with a modest Rule, increasing it only when it has become a regular and
+integral part of our lives.
+
+
+
+
+                            THE TRANSLATION
+
+
+We have attempted to use a contemporary but dignified form of the English
+language throughout this present translation. Wherever possible, existing
+translations of the Orthodox Church in America have been used. For
+example, the Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion are taken from the
+official Divine Liturgy book (St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, 1977) with
+very few changes. The Psalms, verses, troparia, and prayers not included
+in that edition have now been translated and included to complete the
+traditional order.
+
+The Psalms are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible with
+changes made wherever significant differences with the Orthodox
+liturgical Psalter (based on the Septuagint) made it necessary. The
+numbering of the Psalms follows the Septuagint throughout the Prayerbook.
+We are leaving to Biblical scholars the study of the merits of the
+various texts of the Holy Scriptures. Our object here is to provide the
+English-speaking Orthodox Christian with a Prayerbook as closely
+equivalent as possible to the Prayerbooks that Orthodox Christians of
+other nationalities have used for generations.
+
+
+
+
+                            MORNING PRAYERS
+
+
+_Having awakened, arise from your bed without laziness and, having
+gathered your thoughts, make the Sign of the Cross, saying:_
+
+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
+_Afterwards, stand in silence for a few moments until all your senses are
+calmed. At that point, make three prostrations, saying:_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
+
+_Then, begin the Morning Prayers with these words:_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: Come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity! Have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+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:
+
+Having raised me from my bed and from sleep, O Lord, enlighten my mind
+and 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.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+The Judge will come suddenly and the acts of every man will be revealed;
+but in the middle of the night we cry with fear: Holy! Holy! Holy! art
+Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Having risen from sleep, I thank Thee, the Holy Trinity. In the abundance
+of Thy kindness and long patience, Thou hast not been angry with me for
+my laziness and sinfulness, nor hast Thou destroyed me in my lawlessness.
+Instead, in Thy usual love for mankind, Thou hast raised me as I lay in
+despair, that I might rise early and glorify Thy Reign. Enlighten now the
+eyes of my mind and open my lips, that I might learn of Thy words,
+understand Thy commandments, accomplish Thy will, hymn Thee in heart-felt
+confession and praise Thine all-holy name, the Father and the Son, and
+the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Come, let us worship God, our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 50
+
+
+  Have mercy on me, O God,
+      according to Thy great mercy;
+  according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,
+      blot out my transgressions.
+  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
+      and cleanse me from my sin!
+
+  For I know my transgressions,
+      and my sin is ever before me.
+  Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,
+      and done that which is evil in Thy sight,
+  so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence
+      and blameless in Thy judgment.
+  Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
+      and in sins did my mother conceive me.
+
+  Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;
+      therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
+  Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
+      wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
+  Fill me with joy and gladness;
+      let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.
+  Hide Thy face from my sins,
+      and blot out all my iniquities.
+  Create in me a clean heart, O God,
+      and put a new and right spirit within me.
+  Cast me not away from Thy presence,
+      and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+  Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,
+      and uphold me with a willing spirit.
+
+  Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,
+      and sinners will return to Thee.
+  Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
+      Thou God of my salvation,
+      and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.
+
+  O Lord, open Thou my lips,
+      and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
+  For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;
+      were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.
+  The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
+      a broken and contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.
+
+  Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;
+      rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,
+  Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,
+      in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
+      then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.
+
+
+
+
+                          The Symbol of Faith
+
+
+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 ages. Light of Light; true God of true 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 became man.
+And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was
+buried. And the third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures,
+and ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and
+He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose
+Kingdom shall have no end.
+
+And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, Who proceeds from
+the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and
+glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. 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.
+
+
+1st Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O God, cleanse me a sinner, for I have done nothing good before Thee.
+Deliver me from the evil one, and may Thy will be in me, that I might
+open my unworthy lips without condemnation and praise Thy holy name,
+Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+Having risen from sleep, I offer Thee, O Savior, the midnight song.
+Falling down, I cry to Thee: let me not fall asleep in the death of sin.
+Be gracious to me, Thou Who wast willingly crucified. Raise me quickly as
+I lie in laziness, and save me as I stand in prayer. After the night's
+sleep, O Christ God, shine a sinless day on me and save me.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+Having risen from sleep, I run to Thee, O Master, for Thou lovest
+mankind, and I rush to accomplish Thy work. Help me, I pray Thee, at all
+times and in all things. Deliver me from every evil thing of this world
+and from works of the devil. Save me, and lead me into Thine eternal
+Kingdom. Thou art my Maker, The Provider and Giver of everything good.
+All my hope is in Thee and I glorify Thee, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O Lord, through Thy abundant goodness and great generosity, Thou hast
+allowed me, Thy servant, to pass through the hours of this night
+untempted by any evil of the enemy. Grant also, O Master and Creator of
+all, that I might accomplish Thy will in Thy true light and with an
+illumined heart, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer, by St. Macarius the Great.
+
+O Lord, the Almighty God, Who acceptest the thrice-holy hymn from Thy
+heavenly hosts: accept this song of the night even from me, Thine
+unworthy servant. Grant that at every year and hour of my life I might
+glorify Thee, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+6th Prayer, by St. Basil the Great.
+
+Almighty Lord, the God of hosts and of all flesh, Thou livest in the
+heights, yet lookest down on the humble, proving the hearts and emotions,
+clearly foreknowing the secrets of men. Thou art the Light without
+beginning, in Whom there is no variation nor shadow of change. O Immortal
+King, accept the prayers which we now offer Thee from defiled lips. Free
+us from the sins we have committed in deed, word or thought, knowingly
+and unknowingly. Cleanse us from all defilement of flesh and spirit.
+Grant us to pass through the entire night of this present life with a
+watchful heart and a sober mind, awaiting the coming of the bright and
+manifest day of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus
+Christ, when the Judge of all will come with glory to reward each
+according to his deeds. May we not be found fallen and lazy, but alert
+and roused to action, prepared to enter into His joy and the divine
+chamber of His glory, where the voice of those who feast is unceasing and
+indescribable is the delight of those who behold the inexpressible beauty
+of Thy countenance. For Thou art the true Light which enlightens and
+sanctifies all, and all creation hymns Thee unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+7th Prayer, also by St. Basil.
+
+We bless Thee, most high God and Lord of mercies, Who ever doest great
+and unfathomable things for us--glorious and awesome things without
+number. Thou givest us sleep for the repose of our frailty, relieving the
+labors of our over-burdened flesh. We thank Thee for not destroying us in
+our lawlessness. Instead, Thou hast shown Thy usual love for mankind, and
+raised us, as we lay in despair, to glorify Thy Reign. Therefore, we
+implore Thy boundless goodness: enlighten our thoughts and eyes, and
+awaken our minds from the heavy sleep of laziness. Open our lips and fill
+them with Thy praise, that we may unwaveringly hymn and confess Thee, the
+God glorified in all and by all, Father without beginning, with Thine
+only-begotten Son and Thine all-holy, and life-giving Spirit, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer. A Midnight Song to the Most Holy Theotokos.
+
+  I hymn your Grace, O Lady,
+      and pray that you grace my mind.
+  Teach me to walk correctly
+      on the path of Christ's commandments.
+  Strengthen me to watch in song,
+      dispelling the despair of sleep.
+  I am bound by fetters of sin,
+      free me by your prayers, O Bride of God!
+  Keep me in the night and in the day,
+      delivering me from warring enemies.
+  As you bore the life-giving God,
+      give life to me, who am wounded by passions.
+  As you bore the unsetting Light,
+      enlighten my blinded soul.
+  O wondrous palace of the Master,
+      make me a home of the divine Spirit.
+  As you bore the Physician,
+      heal my soul of its passion-filled years.
+  I am tossed in the tempest of life:
+      direct me to the path of repentance.
+  Deliver me from the eternal flame,
+      from the evil worm, and from hell.
+  Make me not a joy for demons,
+      though I am guilty of many sins.
+  Make me new, most undefiled one,
+      for I am aged by senseless sins.
+  Estrange me from all torments,
+      and pray for me to the Master of all.
+  Grant that, with all the saints,
+      I may inherit the joys of heaven.
+  Hear, most holy Virgin,
+      the voice of your useless servant.
+  Grant me a torrent of tears, most pure one,
+      to wash the filth of my soul.
+  The groans of my heart I bring you unceasingly:
+      open your heart, O Lady!
+  Accept my prayerful service,
+      and take it to the compassionate God.
+  You who are far higher than the angels,
+      raise me above this world's confusion.
+  O light-bearing heavenly cloud,
+      direct spiritual grace into me.
+  I raise in praise, all-undefiled one,
+      hands and lips defiled by sin.
+  Deliver me from soul-corrupting harm,
+      praying fervently to Christ,
+  To Whom glory and worship are due,
+      now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+9th Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ.
+
+My most merciful and all-merciful God, O Lord Jesus Christ! In Thy great
+love, Thou didst come down and become flesh in order to save all. Again,
+I pray Thee, save me by Grace! If Thou shouldst save me because of my
+deeds, it would not be a gift, but merely a duty. Truly, Thou aboundest
+in graciousness and art inexpressibly merciful! Thou hast said, O my
+Christ: "He who believes in me shall live and never see death". If faith
+in Thee saves the desperate, behold: I believe! Save me, for Thou art my
+God and my Maker. May my faith replace my deeds, O my God, for Thou wilt
+find no deeds to justify me. May my faith be sufficient for all. May it
+answer for me; may it justify me; may it make me a partaker of Thine
+eternal glory; and may Satan not seize me, O Word, and boast that He has
+torn me from Thy hand and fold. O Christ my Savior: save me whether I
+want it or not! Come quickly, hurry, for I perish! Thou art my God from
+my mother's womb. Grant, O Lord, that I may now love Thee as once I loved
+sin, and that I may labor for Thee without laziness as once I labored for
+Satan the deceiver. Even more, I will labor for Thee, my Lord and God
+Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and ever and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, to the Angel, the guardian of human life.
+
+O Holy Angel, who stand by my wretched soul and my passionate life: do
+not abandon me, a sinner, neither depart from me because of my lack of
+self-control. Leave no room for the evil demon to gain control of me
+through the violence of this mortal body. Strengthen my weak and feeble
+hand, and instruct me in the path of salvation. O holy Angel of God, the
+guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body: forgive all the
+sorrows I have caused you, every day of my life. If I have sinned in this
+past night, protect me during this day. Keep me from every adverse
+temptation, that I may not anger God by any sin. Pray to the Lord for me,
+that He may establish me in His fear and make me, His servant, worthy of
+His goodness. Amen.
+
+
+11th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos.
+
+O Most Holy Theotokos, my Lady: through your holy and all-powerful
+prayers, turn away from me, your humble and unworthy servant, despair,
+forgetfulness, unreasonableness, indifference, and all unclean, evil and
+blasphemous thoughts from my wretched heart and darkened mind. Extinguish
+the flame of my passions, for I am poor and wretched. Deliver me from my
+numerous and wicked memories and fantasies. Free me from all evil acts,
+for you are blessed by all generations, and your most honorable name is
+glorified unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos! Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with you.
+Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for
+you have borne the Savior of our souls!
+
+Most glorious Ever-Virgin Mother of Christ our God, bear our prayer to
+your Son and our God, that through you He may save our souls.
+
+O heavenly hosts of holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us sinners.
+
+O glorious Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, and all Saints, pray for us
+sinners.
+
+Pray to God for me holy ________ (your Patron Saint), for with fervor I
+run to you, swift helper and intercessor for my soul!
+
+O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to
+the Orthodox Christians over their adversaries; and by virtue of Thy
+Cross, preserve Thy habitation.
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and to ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, for the sake of Thy most pure Mother, our
+venerable and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints, save me, a sinner.
+Amen.
+
+_Some pious Christians use the following "Morning Prayer of the Last
+Elders of Optina" with their morning prayers._
+
+O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with
+spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy
+holy Will.
+
+At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things.
+Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept
+it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy
+holy Will.
+
+Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all
+unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from
+Thee.
+
+Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with every member of
+my family, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.
+
+O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and
+all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to
+pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
+
+
+_To be read daily by every monastic and pious Christian at the end of his
+rule of prayer._
+
+Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, Thine eternal mercies and
+compassion, for whose sake Thou didst become man and willingly endured
+crucifixion and death for the salvation of those who rightly believe in
+Thee. Thou didst rise from the dead and ascend into Heaven and sittest at
+the right hand of God the Father, looking down on the humble petitions of
+those who call upon Thee with their whole heart. Bow down Thine ear and
+hear the prayer which I, Thy useless servant, offer Thee for all Thy
+people as a spiritual fragrance. First of all, remember Thy Holy,
+Catholic, and Apostolic Church which Thou didst obtain through Thy
+precious Blood. Establish, strengthen, broaden, and multiply her. Give
+her peace and keep her eternally unassailable by the gates of hell. Calm
+the quarrels of the churches, put out the arrogance of the heathen, and
+swiftly destroy and uproot the rebellions of heresies, turning them into
+nothing through the power of Thy Holy Spirit.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, our Lord, the
+Most Blessed ________, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All
+America and Canada; on our Lord, the Right Reverend ________, Bishop of
+________; on priests, deacons and all the clergy whom Thou hast installed
+to tend Thy reason endowed flock. Through their prayers, save me also, a
+sinner, and have mercy on me.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the President of our country, on all our
+civil authorities and armed forces. Surround them with peace, and speak
+peace and goodness into their hearts for Thy Holy Church and all Thy
+people. In their calm may we live a calm and silent life in the True
+Faith and in all piety and purity.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our father (the name and title of the abbot
+of your monastery or of your parish priest) with all our brethren in
+Christ, and have mercy on me, who am wretched, through their prayers.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father ________, and forgive
+my transgressions through his holy prayers.
+
+_Prostration.
+(In Monasteries)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our brethren who labor in this holy
+community--the laborers, the lay workers, and those who work the land for
+this monastery, and all Christians.
+
+_(In Parishes)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our brethren who serve this holy
+Church--the parish council, the choir, the teachers, the custodians and
+cleaners, and all who work for our parish, and all Christians.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+_(Any inapplicable terms in the following petition are simply omitted.)_
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents ________(if they are still
+living), my wife/husband ________, my children ________, my brothers and
+sisters and all my relatives according to the flesh, those who are close
+to my family, and my friends. Grant them Thy worldly and heavenly good
+things.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our fathers, brothers, and sisters who live
+with patient faith in the monasteries of the Holy Mountain, Russia,
+America, and any other place. Through their prayers, have mercy on me a
+sinner.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy, according to the multitude of Thy
+compassions, on all hieromonks, monks, and nuns, and on all who in
+virginity, reverence, and fasting live in monasteries, in deserts and
+caves, on mountains and pillars, in hermitages and cleft rocks, on
+islands in the sea, and who live in the True Faith in every place of Thy
+dominion, serving Thee piously and praying to Thee. Lighten their burden
+and console them in sorrow. Grant them strength and resolution in their
+struggles, and grant me remission of sins through their prayers.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor, the
+orphans and widows, and on those who are in sickness and in sadness, in
+misfortunes and in sorrow, in war and in captivity, in prison and in
+exile--especially those who, being Thy servants, are persecuted for Thy
+sake and the Orthodox Faith by godless heathens, apostates, and heretics.
+Remember, visit, strengthen, and comfort them, giving them early release,
+freedom, and deliverance by Thy might.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on our benefactors who have mercy on us and
+feed us, giving us alms and security, and ask us to pray for them,
+despite our unworthiness. Be Thou merciful to them and grant their every
+petition for salvation and the reward of eternal good things.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on all our fathers, brothers, and sisters and
+all Orthodox Christians who are travelling in Thy service.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on those whom I have caused to stumble,
+turning them away from the path of salvation and leading them to evil and
+unseemly deeds. Return them to the path of salvation by Thy Divine
+Providence.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and do me
+harm. Do not let them perish because of me, a sinner.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Enlighten with the light of Thy knowledge those who have left the
+Orthodox Faith and have been blinded by devastating heresies, reuniting
+them to Thy Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+
+                            For the Departed
+
+Remember, Lord, all Orthodox Patriarchs and Metropolitans; archbishops
+and bishops; priests and those who serve in holy orders; those who serve
+Thee in monastic ranks and the blessed founder of our holy community (or
+Church). Grant them rest with the saints in Thine eternal dwellings.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Remember, Lord, the souls of Thy departed servants, my parents
+________(if they are already dead), and all my relatives according to the
+flesh. Forgive all their sins, both voluntary and involuntary. Grant them
+participation in Thine eternal good things and the enjoyment of the
+eternal and blessed life.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+Remember, Lord, all our departed fathers, brothers, and sisters, the
+Orthodox Christians who lie here and everywhere in the hope of the
+Resurrection and eternal life. Grant them to live with Thy saints under
+the Light of Thy countenance. Have mercy on us also, for Thou art good
+and lovest mankind. Amen.
+
+_Prostration._
+
+_The following is said three times, each with a prostration._
+
+Grant remission of sins, Lord, to all our fathers, brothers, and sisters
+who have departed before us in faith and the hope of the Resurrection,
+and make their memory eternal.
+
+
+
+
+                          PRAYERS AT THE TABLE
+
+
+Before Breakfast
+
+O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Breakfast
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+God is with us, through His Grace and love for mankind, always now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Before Lunch
+
+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.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Lunch
+
+We thank Thee, Christ our God, for Thou hast satisfied us with Thine
+earthly gifts. Deprive us not of Thy Heavenly Kingdom, but as Thou camest
+among Thy disciples, O Savior, giving them peace, so come to us and save
+us!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+Blessed is God, Who has had mercy on us and fed us from His rich gifts,
+through His Grace and love for mankind, always, now and ever and unto
+ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Before Supper
+
+The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall
+praise Him; their hearts shall live forever!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art
+Holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+After Supper
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Your womb became a Heavenly Table, bearing the Heavenly Bread--Christ our
+God. Whoever eats of him shall not die, O Birth-giver of God, according
+to the word of the Nourisher of all.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+Thou, O Lord, hast made us glad by Thy works; in the works of Thy hands
+shall we rejoice. Lift up the Light of Thy countenance upon us, O Lord!
+Thou hast put joy in my heart. With the fruit of wheat, wine and oil have
+we been satisfied. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for Thou
+alone, O Lord, makest me to dwell in hope.
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+God is with us through His Grace and love for mankind, always, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                        _The Order of Compline_
+
+
+_The priest gives the blessing:_
+
+Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages!
+
+_NOTE: In the absence of a priest, laymen begin with:_
+
+Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have
+mercy on us!
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+Amen! Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings, and Giver of Life: Come
+and abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls,
+O Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
+Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_The priest exclaims:_
+
+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.
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+Amen! Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Come, let us worship God, our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 50
+
+
+  Have mercy on me, O God,
+      according to Thy great mercy;
+  according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies,
+      blot out my transgressions.
+  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
+      and cleanse me from my sin!
+
+  For I know my transgressions,
+      and my sin is ever before me.
+  Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned,
+      and done that which is evil in Thy sight,
+  so that Thou art justified in Thy sentence
+      and blameless in Thy judgment.
+  Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
+      and in sins did my mother conceive me.
+
+  Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being;
+      therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
+  Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
+      wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
+  Fill me with joy and gladness;
+      let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.
+  Hide Thy face from my sins,
+      and blot out all my iniquities.
+  Create in me a clean heart, O God,
+      and put a new and right spirit within me.
+  Cast me not away from Thy presence,
+      and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+  Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,
+      and uphold me with a willing spirit.
+
+  Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways,
+      and sinners will return to Thee.
+  Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
+      Thou God of my salvation,
+      and my tongue will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.
+
+  O Lord, open Thou my lips,
+      and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
+  For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice;
+      were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst not be pleased.
+  The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
+      a broken and contrite heart, O God,
+      Thou wilt not despise.
+
+  Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure;
+      rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,
+  Then wilt Thou delight in right sacrifices,
+      in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
+      then bulls will be offered on Thy altar.
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 69
+
+
+  O God, attend to helping me!
+      O Lord, make haste to help me!
+  Let them be put to shame and confusion
+      who seek my life!
+  Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor
+      who desire my hurt!
+  Let them be turned back in their shame
+      who jeer saying: "Well done! Well done!"
+  May all who seek Thee
+      rejoice and be glad in Thee!
+  May those who love Thy salvation
+      say evermore, "God is great!"
+  But I am poor and needy;
+      hasten to me, O God!
+  Thou art my help and my deliverer;
+      O Lord, do not tarry!
+
+
+
+
+                               Psalm 142
+
+
+  Hear my prayer, O Lord;
+      give ear to my supplications!
+  In Thy faithfulness answer me,
+      in Thy righteousness!
+  Enter not into judgment with Thy servant;
+      for no man living is righteous before Thee.
+  For the enemy has pursued my soul;
+      he has crushed my life to the ground;
+      he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.
+  Therefore my spirit faints within me;
+      my heart within me is appalled.
+  I remember the days of old,
+      I meditate on all Thou hast done;
+      I muse on what Thy hands have wrought.
+  I stretch out my hands to Thee;
+      my soul thirsts for Thee like a parched land.
+  Make haste to answer me, O Lord!
+      My spirit fails!
+  Hide not Thy face from me,
+      lest I be like those who go down to the Pit.
+  Let me hear in the morning of Thy steadfast love,
+      for in Thee I put my trust.
+  Teach me the way I should go,
+      for to Thee I lift up my soul.
+  Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies!
+      I have fled to Thee for refuge!
+  Teach me to do Thy will,
+      for Thou art my God!
+  Let Thy Good Spirit lead me
+      on a level path!
+  For Thy name's sake, O Lord, give me life!
+      in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
+  And in Thy steadfast love cut off my enemies
+      and destroy all those who afflict my soul,
+      for I am Thy servant.
+
+
+
+
+                              The Doxology
+
+
+  Glory to God in the Highest,
+      and on earth peace,
+      good will towards men.
+  We praise Thee! We bless Thee! We worship Thee! We glorify Thee!
+      We give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory!
+  O Lord, heavenly King,
+      God the Father Almighty!
+  O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ
+      and the Holy Spirit!
+  O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
+      Who takest away the sins of the world,
+      have mercy on us!
+  Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
+      receive our prayer.
+  Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father
+      have mercy on us!
+  For Thou alone art holy, Thou only art Lord,
+      Thou only, O Jesus Christ, art most high
+      in the glory of God the Father. Amen!
+  Every night will I give thanks to Thee
+      and praise Thy name for ever and ever!
+  Lord, Thou hast been our refuge
+      from generation to generation!
+  I said, Lord be merciful to me,
+      heal my soul for I have sinned against Thee.
+  Lord, I flee unto Thee.
+      Teach me to do Thy will,
+      for Thou art my God.
+  For with Thee is the fountain of life,
+      and in Thy light shall we see light.
+  O continue forth Thy mercy
+      upon those who know Thee!
+  Grant, Lord, that we may be kept this night
+      without sin!
+  Blessed art Thou, Lord God of our fathers,
+      and praised and glorified
+      be Thy name forever. Amen!
+  Let Thy mercy, Lord, be upon us,
+      as we have set our hope on Thee.
+  Blessed art Thou, Lord,
+      teach me Thy statutes!
+  Blessed art Thou, Master,
+      make me to understand Thy commandments!
+  Blessed art Thou, Holy One,
+      enlighten me with Thy precepts!
+  Thy mercy, Lord, endures forever!
+      O despise not the works of Thy hands!
+  To Thee belongs worship! To Thee belongs praise!
+      To Thee belongs glory:
+  To the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen!
+
+
+
+
+                          The Symbol of Faith
+
+
+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 ages. Light of Light; true God of true 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 became man.
+And He was crucified 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 sits at the right hand of the Father; and He
+shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose
+Kingdom shall have no end.
+
+And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from
+the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and
+glorified; who spoke by the prophets. 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.
+
+_NOTE: In churches, the appointed Compline Canon to the Theotokos is sung
+from the Octoechos at this point._
+
+_When Compline is read privately, one or more Canons and/or an Akathist
+Hymn is sung instead._
+
+_It is the tradition of the Russian Church that those preparing to
+receive the Holy Mysteries (Communion) read at least three Canons and one
+Akathist Hymn the evening before (See page 89). Some read the Canon of
+Preparation at this point (See page 119)._
+
+_Whenever a Canon is sung, the following is sung to the same melody as
+the Irmos of the Canon. If there is no Canon, it is either read or sung
+to the 8th Tone._
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+_The Reader continues:_
+
+  Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+  O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
+  Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy
+            One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake!
+  Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+  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.
+
+_If there is a priest, he gives the usual exclamation._
+
+_After saying AMEN!, the Reader reads the appropriate TROPARIA:_
+
+
+
+
+                             Sunday Evening
+
+
+We, the unworthy, ever pray to you, Supreme Commanders of the Heavenly
+Hosts: shelter us, through your prayers, with the protective wings of
+your glory. Keep us who fall down with fervor and cry: deliver us from
+misfortunes, for you command the powers on high.
+
+O God of our fathers, Who dealest ever with us according to Thy meekness:
+take not Thy mercy from us, but direct our lives in peace through their
+prayers.
+
+Thy Church has been adorned with a robe of fine purple linen--the blood
+of Thy Martyrs throughout the world, O Christ God. She therefore cries to
+Thee: send Thy mercies upon Thy people, give peace to Thy community and
+great mercy to our souls.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy servants with the saints, where
+there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing, but everlasting life.
+
+  Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, through the prayers of all the saints and the
+Theotokos. Have mercy on us, for Thou alone art compassionate.
+
+
+
+
+                             Monday Evening
+
+
+The just man is remembered with praises. For you, O Forerunner, the
+witness of the Lord is sufficient. You truly showed yourself more
+honorable than the prophets, for you were made worthy to baptize in the
+streams the One Whom you proclaimed. Having gladly suffered for the
+truth, you proclaimed to those in Hades the true God Who has revealed
+Himself in the flesh, taken away the sin of the world and given us great
+mercy.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                            Tuesday Evening
+
+
+O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to
+the Orthodox Christians over their adversaries; and by the virtue of Thy
+Cross, preserve Thy habitation.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                           Wednesday Evening
+
+
+O holy Apostles, pray to our merciful God, that He grant remission of
+sins to our souls.
+
+The truth of things revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an
+Icon of meekness and a teacher of abstinence. You thus reached the
+heights through humility and wealth through poverty. O holy hierarch,
+father Nicholas, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
+
+O God of our Fathers ...
+
+Thy Church has been adorned ...
+
+  Glory to the Father ...
+
+O Christ, give rest ...
+
+  Now and ever ...
+
+Grant us Thy peace, O Lord, ...
+
+
+
+
+                            Thursday Evening
+
+
+_The same as Tuesday evening._
+
+
+
+
+                             Friday Evening
+
+
+We pray to you, apostles, martyrs and prophets, hierarchs, venerable and
+righteous ones, who have fought the good fight and kept the faith: having
+boldness before the Savior, pray to Him Who is good for the salvation of
+our souls.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+To Thee, Lord, the Planter of Creation, the universe offers the
+God-bearing Martyrs as the first-fruits of nature. Through their prayers
+and the Theotokos, Most Merciful One, keep Thy Church and Thy people in
+profound peace.
+
+
+
+
+                            Saturday Evening
+
+
+_The Sunday Troparia and Kontakia are read, according to the Tone of the
+week._
+
+
+Tone 1
+
+When the stone had been sealed by the Jews; while the soldiers were
+guarding Thy most pure Body; Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior,
+granting life to the world. The powers of heaven therefore cried to Thee,
+O Giver of Life: Glory to Thy resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy
+Kingdom! Glory to Thy dispensation, O Thou who lovest mankind.
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb in glory, raising the world with
+Thyself. Human nature praises Thee as God, for death has vanished! Adam
+exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage, and cries
+to Thee: Thou art the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!
+
+
+Tone 2
+
+When Thou didst descend to death, O Life Immortal, Thou didst slay hell
+with the splendor of Thy Godhead! And when from the depths Thou didst
+raise the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver of Life!
+Christ our God! Glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+Hell became afraid, O Almighty Savior, seeing the miracle of Thy
+resurrection from the tomb! The dead arose! Creation, with Adam, beheld
+this and rejoiced with Thee! And the world, O my Savior, praises Thee
+forever.
+
+
+Tone 3
+
+Let the heavens rejoice! Let the earth be glad! For the Lord has shown
+strength with His arm! He has trampled down death by death! He has become
+the firstborn of the dead! He has delivered us from the depths of hell,
+and has granted the world great mercy!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+On this day Thou didst rise from the tomb, O Merciful One, leading us
+from the gates of death. On this day Adam exults as Eve rejoices; with
+the prophets and patriarchs they unceasingly praise the divine majesty of
+Thy power!
+
+
+Tone 4
+
+When the women disciples of the Lord learned from the angel the joyous
+message of Thy Resurrection; they cast away the ancestral curse and
+elatedly told the apostles: Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen,
+granting the world great mercy.
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the
+earthborn from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as
+Master, He has risen on the third day!
+
+
+Tone 5
+
+Let us, the faithful, praise and worship the Word, coeternal with the
+Father and the Spirit, born for our salvation from the Virgin; for He
+willed to be lifted up on the Cross in the flesh, to endure death, and to
+raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+Thou didst descend into hell, O my Savior, shattering its gates as
+Almighty; resurrecting the dead as Creator, and destroying the sting of
+death. Thou hast delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Man, and we
+all cry to Thee: O Lord, save us!
+
+
+Tone 6
+
+The angelic powers were at Thy tomb; the guards became as dead men. Mary
+stood by Thy grave, seeking Thy most pure Body. Thou didst capture hell,
+not being tempted by it. Thou didst come to the Virgin, granting life. O
+Lord who didst rise from the dead: glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+When Christ God, the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the
+valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the
+human race. He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the
+God of all.
+
+
+Tone 7
+
+By Thy Cross, Thou didst destroy death! To the thief, Thou didst open
+Paradise! For the myrrhbearers, Thou didst change weeping into joy! And
+Thou didst command Thy disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that Thou art
+risen, granting the world great mercy!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ
+descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the
+prophets rejoice and cry: The Savior has come to those in faith! Enter,
+you faithful, into the Resurrection!
+
+
+Tone 8
+
+Thou didst descend from on high, O Merciful One! Thou didst accept the
+three-day burial to free us from our sufferings! O Lord, our Life and
+Resurrection: glory to Thee!
+
+  Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
+
+By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam.
+Eve exults in Thy Resurrection, and the world celebrates Thy rising from
+the dead, O greatly Merciful One!
+
+_NOTE: On the eve of Great Feasts of the Lord or the Theotokos, the
+Troparion and Kontakion of the Feast are read._
+
+_After the Troparia, the Reader continues:_
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(40 times)_
+
+
+
+
+                    A Prayer of St. Basil the Great
+
+
+O Christ God, Who art worshipped and glorified at every place and time;
+Who art long-suffering, most merciful and compassionate; Who lovest the
+righteous and art merciful to sinners; Who callest all to salvation with
+the promise of good things to come: receive, Lord, the prayers we now
+offer, and direct our lives in the way of Thy commandments. Sanctify our
+souls, cleanse our bodies, correct our thoughts, purify our minds and
+deliver us from all affliction, evil and illness. Surround us with Thy
+holy angels, that guarded and instructed by their forces, we may reach
+unity of faith and the understanding of Thine unapproachable glory: for
+blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
+      now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true
+Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+_When a priest is serving, the Reader concludes:_
+
+Bless, father, in the name of the Lord!
+
+_The priest exclaims:_
+
+O God, be gracious to us and bless us! Shine Thy countenance upon us, and
+have mercy on us!
+
+_In the absence of a priest, a layman says:_
+
+"Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God,
+have mercy on us. Amen".
+
+_In either case, the Reader, after saying_ "Amen", _continues with the
+following:_
+
+_NOTE: During Great Lent the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim is said at this
+point of most services during the week (not on Saturday or Sunday). It is
+also appropriate for Morning Prayers and the Prayers Before Sleep on the
+same days._
+
+
+Prayer of St. Ephraim
+
+O Lord and Master of my life! Take from me the spirit of sloth, despair,
+lust of power and idle talk. _(Prostration)_
+
+But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to
+Thy servant. _(Prostration)_
+
+Yea, O Lord and King! Grant me to see my own transgressions and not to
+judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages.
+_(Prostration)_
+
+O God, cleanse me a sinner. _(12 times)_
+
+_(Then the entire Prayer of St. Ephraim is read and a single prostration
+is made at the end.)_
+
+
+
+
+                   Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
+                            by the Monk Paul
+
+
+O undefiled, immaculate, incorrupt and most pure Lady, the pure Virgin
+Bride of God! Through your most glorious birth-giving, you united God the
+Word to mankind and joined our fallen human nature to the heavenly. You
+are the only hope of the hopeless, the aid of the embattled a ready help
+to those who run to you and a refuge for all Christians. Do not turn away
+from me who am sinful and vile, even though I have made myself totally
+useless through defiled thoughts, words and deeds, and my mind has become
+enslaved to the lazy pleasures of this life. As Mother of the God Who
+loves mankind, have pity on me, a prodigal sinner, in that same love for
+mankind. Receive the prayer I offer to you with defiled lips and pray to
+your Son, our Master and Lord, with your maternal boldness. May He open
+even to me the goodness of His deep love for mankind. May He overlook my
+countless transgressions, turn me to repentance and make me an
+experienced accomplisher of His commandments. Stand by me always in your
+mercy, compassion and love of good. Be my fervent intercessor and help in
+this life, driving off the assaults of enemies and guiding me to
+salvation. Guard my wretched soul at the time of my death, driving away
+the dark forms of the evil demons. Deliver me from eternal torments at
+the Day of Judgment and reveal me an heir of the inexpressible glory of
+your Son and our God. May I receive this, my Lady most glorious
+Theotokos, through your help and intercession: through the Grace and love
+for mankind of your only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus
+Christ, to Whom belong all glory, honor and worship, with His Father Who
+is without beginning, and His most holy, good and life-creating Spirit,
+now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                   A Prayer to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+                         by the Monk Antiochus
+
+
+As we prepare for sleep, Master, grant rest to our bodies and souls. Keep
+us from the dark sleep of sin and from every dark and passionate pleasure
+of the night. Still the impulses of passions and put out the flaming
+arrows which the Evil One looses deceitfully against us. Still the
+rebellions of the flesh and put to sleep our worldly and material
+reasonings. O God, grant us an alert mind, chaste thoughts, a sober
+heart, and a light sleep, free of every satanic dream. Raise us at the
+time of prayer confirmed in Thy commandments--the memory of Thy judgments
+firmly in us. Grant that we may glorify Thee throughout this night,
+singing, blessing and glorifying Thy most honorable and majestic name:
+the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of
+ages. Amen.
+
+_NOTE: In churches, Compline concludes at this point with brief prayers
+and a Litany. (See the BOOK OF HOURS)_
+
+_When read privately, Compline moves into PRAYERS BEFORE SLEEP, beginning
+with the Troparia: "Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us...." (page
+68)._
+
+
+
+
+                              BEFORE SLEEP
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of blessings and Giver of life: come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us! _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity: have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
+Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy Name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+_After the AMEN, the following Troparia are sung (Tone 6) or read:_
+
+Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, for laying aside all excuse,
+we sinners offer to Thee, as to our Master, this supplication: have mercy
+on us.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+O Lord, have mercy on us, for in Thee have we put our trust. Do not be
+angry with us, nor remember our iniquities, but look down on us even now,
+since Thou art compassionate, and deliver us from our enemies; for Thou
+art our God and we are Thy people; we are all the work of Thy hands, and
+we call on Thy name.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O blessed Theotokos, open the doors of compassion to us whose hope is in
+you, that we may not perish but be delivered from adversity through you,
+who are the salvation of the Christian people.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+
+1st Prayer, to God the Father,
+by St. Macarius the Great
+
+O Eternal God and King of all Creation, Who hast granted me to reach this
+hour: forgive the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and
+thought. Cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from every defilement of flesh
+and spirit. Grant, Lord, that I may pass through this night in peace.
+When I rise from my humble bed, may I please Thy most holy Name all the
+days of my life and trample under foot the physical and bodiless enemies
+that wage war against me. Deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts which
+defile me and from evil lusts. 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.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, to Our Lord Jesus Christ
+by St. Antiochus
+
+Almighty Word of the Father, Jesus Christ, Who art perfect: never abandon
+me, Thy servant, for Thy great mercy's sake, but ever abide in me. O
+Jesus, Good Shepherd of Thy sheep, do not deliver me to the serpent's
+rebellion! Do not abandon me to Satan's will, for the seed of corruption
+is within me! Instead, O Lord God the Adored, Holy King Jesus Christ,
+keep me while I sleep by Thy unwavering Light, Thy Holy Spirit by Whom
+Thou didst sanctify Thy disciples. O Lord, grant to me, Thine unworthy
+servant, salvation on my bed. Enlighten my mind with the light of
+understanding Thy Holy Gospel; my soul with the love of Thy Cross; my
+heart with the purity of Thy Word; my body with Thy passionless Passion.
+Keep my thoughts with Thy humility and raise me at the right time to
+glorify Thee. For Thou art most glorified, with Thine unoriginate Father
+and Thy most Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, to the Holy Spirit
+
+O Lord, the Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: have
+compassion and mercy on me, Thy sinful servant! Absolve me, who am
+unworthy. Forgive all the sins I have committed this day both in my
+humanity and my inhumanity, behaving worse than beasts in sins voluntary
+and involuntary, known and unknown, from my youth, from evil suggestions,
+haste and despondency. If I have sworn by Thy name or blasphemed it in
+thought; if I have reproached anyone or become angered by something; or
+slandered or saddened anyone in my anger; or have lied, or slept
+unnecessarily; or a beggar has come to me and I have despised him; or
+have saddened by brother or quarrelled with him; or have judged someone;
+or have allowed myself to become haughty, proud or angry; or, when
+standing in prayer, my mind has been shaken by the wickedness of this
+world; or have entertained depraved thoughts; or have over-eaten,
+over-drunk or laughed mindlessly; or have had evil thoughts or seen the
+beauty of someone and been wounded by it in my heart; or have spoken
+inappropriately; or have laughed at my brother's sins when my own
+transgressions are countless; or have been indifferent to prayer; or have
+done any other evil that I can not remember--for I have done all this and
+more: have mercy, O Master, my Creator, on me, Thy despondent and
+unworthy servant! Absolve, remit and forgive me, in Thy goodness and love
+for mankind, that I, who am prodigal, sinful and wretched, may lie down
+in peace and find sleep and rest. May I worship, hymn and praise Thy most
+honorable Name, with the Father and His only-begotten Son, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, of St. Macarius the Great
+
+What can I bring Thee? With what can I repay Thee, O Immortal King, the
+bestower of great gifts, O generous Lord, the Lover of mankind? Though I
+have been lazy in pleasing Thee and have done no good, Thou hast brought
+me to the end of this day, ordering the conversion and salvation of my
+soul. Be merciful towards me, a sinner devoid of any good deeds. Raise up
+my fallen soul, defiled by immeasurable sins. Remove from me every evil
+thought of this visible life. Forgive, O only Sinless One, all the sins I
+have committed against Thee this day, in knowledge or in ignorance, in
+word, deed or thought or through any of my senses. Covering me Thyself,
+protect me from every assault of the enemy through Thy divine Power,
+inexpressible Love for mankind and Strength. Cleanse, O God, cleanse the
+multitude of my sins. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me from the snares
+of the Evil One, and save my passionate soul. When Thou comest in glory,
+illumine me with the light of Thy countenance. May I fall uncondemned
+into a sleep free of apparitions. Keep the thoughts of Thy servant
+untroubled, and keep far from me every satanic activity. Enlighten the
+reason-endowed eyes of my heart, that I fall not into the sleep of death.
+Send to me an angel of peace, the guide and guardian of my soul and body,
+that he may deliver me from my enemies. Then, when I arise from my bed, I
+shall offer Thee prayers of thanksgiving. Yea, Lord, hear me, Thy sinful
+servant, impoverished in will and conscience. Grant that I may learn from
+Thy words when I arise. Cause Thy Angels to drive demonic despondency far
+from me. May I bless Thy holy Name and praise and glorify Mary, the most
+pure Theotokos, whom Thou hast given to us sinners as an intercessor.
+Receive her as she prays for us. We know that she imitates Thy love for
+mankind and never ceases to pray. Through her intercessions, the Sign of
+the Precious Cross and for the sake of all Thy saints, O Jesus Christ our
+God, have mercy on my wretched soul, for Thou art Holy and most glorified
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer
+
+O Lord our God, forgive all the sins I have committed this day in word,
+deed and thought, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me a
+peaceful sleep, free of restlessness. Send Thy Guardian Angel to protect
+and keep me from all harm. For Thou art the Guardian of our souls and
+bodies, 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.
+
+
+6th Prayer
+
+O Lord our God, in Whom we believe and upon Whose Name we call more than
+any other name: grant relief to our souls and bodies as we go to sleep.
+Keep us from every fantasy and dark pleasure. Halt the rushing of
+passions and quench the fiery arousals of the flesh. Grant us to live
+chastely in word and deed. Having embraced a virtuous life, may we not
+fall away from Thy promised blessings, for blessed art Thou for ever.
+Amen.
+
+
+7th Prayer, by St. John Chrysostom
+
+_Prayers of Supplication, corresponding to the twenty-four hours of day
+and night._
+
+
+                              For the Day
+
+  Lord, exclude me not from Thy heavenly blessings.
+  Lord, deliver me from eternal torments.
+  Lord, whether I have sinned in mind or thought, word or deed, forgive
+            me.
+  Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice, and
+            stone-like insensitivity.
+  Lord, deliver me from every temptation.
+  Lord, enlighten my heart which evil desires have darkened.
+  Lord, as a man I have sinned: as a gracious God, have mercy on me,
+            seeing the weakness of my soul.
+  Lord, send Thy Grace to my aid, that I may glorify Thy holy name.
+  Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Thy servant, in the book of life, and
+            grant me a good end.
+  Lord, my God, even though I have done nothing good before Thee, grant
+            by Thy Grace that I may make a good beginning.
+  Lord, sprinkle the dew of Thy Grace into my heart.
+  Lord of Heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful, shameful and impure
+            servant, in Thy Kingdom. Amen.
+
+
+                             For the Night
+
+  Lord, accept me in penitence.
+  Lord, abandon me not.
+  Lord, lead me not into temptation.
+  Lord, grant me good thoughts.
+  Lord, grant me tears, the remembrance of death and compunction.
+  Lord, grant me the thought of confessing my sins.
+  Lord, grant me humility, chastity and obedience.
+  Lord, grant me patience, courage and meekness.
+  Lord, cause the root of good to dwell in me--Thy fear in my heart.
+  Lord, grant that I may love Thee with all my soul and mind and to do
+            Thy will in all things.
+  Lord, protect me from certain people, demons and passions, and from any
+            other unseemly thing.
+  Lord, I know that Thou doest as Thou wilt: may Thy will be in me, a
+            sinner, for blessed art Thou for ever. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer, to our Lord Jesus Christ
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, for the sake of Thy most honorable
+Mother, Thy bodiless Angels, Thy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, the
+Divinely inspired Apostles, the bright and victorious Martyrs, the
+venerable and God-bearing Fathers and all the Saints: deliver me from
+this present assault of the devil. Yea, O Lord my Creator, Who desirest
+not the death of the sinner, but that he should return to Thee and live:
+grant repentance to me, wretched and unworthy. Snatch me from the jaws of
+the consuming serpent, its mouth opened to devour me and take me down to
+hell alive. Yea, my Lord and my Comfort, Who didst put on corruptible
+flesh for my wretched sake: deliver me from wretchedness and bring
+comfort to my wretched soul. Implant in my heart the accomplishment of
+Thy precepts, the abandonment of evil deeds and the obtainment of Thy
+blessings. In Thee, O Lord, have I trusted: save me!
+
+
+9th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos,
+by Peter, the Studite monk
+
+Before you, the Most Pure Mother of God, I who am wretched fall down and
+pray: you know, O Queen that I sin constantly and anger your Son and my
+God. No matter how often I repent, I appear a liar before God, and repent
+with trembling. Can God shake me and I do those same things again an hour
+later? Knowing this, my Mistress, O Lady Theotokos, I pray: have mercy on
+me, strengthen me and grant that I may do good. You know, my Lady
+Theotokos, that I abhor my evil deeds and love the Law of my God with all
+my mind. But, most pure Lady, I do not know how I can love what I abhor
+and turn away from what is good. Do not allow my will to be done, Most
+Pure One, for it is not appropriate. May the will of your Son and my God
+be done. May He save and enlighten me, and give me the Grace of His Holy
+Spirit, in order that I might stop sinning from this time on and live the
+remainder of my life in obedience to your Son, to Whom belongs all glory,
+honor and majesty, with His Father Who is without beginning, and His Most
+Holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, to the Most Holy Theotokos
+
+O Good Mother of the Good King, most pure and blessed Mary the Theotokos:
+pour out the mercy of your Son and our God on my passionate soul. Direct
+me towards good deeds through your prayers, that I may pass through the
+remainder of my life without stain, and find Paradise through you, O
+Virgin Theotokos who alone are pure and blessed.
+
+
+11th Prayer, to the Holy Guardian Angel
+
+Angel of Christ, my holy guardian, the protector of my soul and body:
+forgive me for all the sins I have committed this day. Deliver me from
+all the evil of my militant Enemy, that I may not anger my God by any
+sin. Pray for me, your sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me
+worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity, the Mother of
+my Lord Jesus Christ and all the Saints. Amen.
+
+
+Then this Kontakion to the Theotokos
+
+O victorious leader of triumphant hosts! We your servants, delivered from
+evil, sing our grateful thanks to you, O Theotokos! As you possess
+invincible might, set us free from every calamity so that we may sing:
+Rejoice, O unwedded Bride!
+
+Most glorious ever-Virgin Mother of Christ our God, bear our prayer to
+your Son and our God, that through you He may save our souls!
+
+All my hope I place in you, O Mother of God: keep me under your
+protection!
+
+Virgin Theotokos, do not despise me a sinner who craves your help and
+intercession. My soul hopes in you, have mercy on me!
+
+
+Also the Prayer of St. Ioannikios
+
+My Hope is the Father; my Refuge is the Son; my Protection is the Holy
+Spirit: O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee!
+
+It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever blessed and most pure,
+and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more
+glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave
+birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you!
+
+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! _(3 times)_
+
+Lord, bless!
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most
+pure Mother, our venerable and God-bearing fathers and all the saints,
+save me, a sinner. Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer of St. John of Damascus,
+said pointing at the bed
+
+O Master Who lovest mankind, is this bed to be my coffin? Or wilt Thou
+enlighten my wretched soul with another day? Behold: before me lies the
+coffin, before me stands death! O Lord, I fear Thy judgment and the
+endless torments, yet I cease not to do evil. I always anger Thee, my
+Lord God, and Thy most pure Mother, all the heavenly hosts and my holy
+Guardian Angel. I know, Lord, that I am unworthy of Thy love for mankind.
+Indeed, I am worthy of every condemnation and torment. Yet, Lord, save me
+whether I want it or not! When Thou savest the righteous, it is no great
+thing. When Thou hast mercy on the pure, it causes no wonder, for they
+are worthy of Thy mercy. Astound us with Thy mercy towards me, a sinner.
+Reveal in this manner Thy love for mankind, that my wickedness may not
+overcome Thine inexpressible goodness and mercy. As Thou wilt, order my
+life!
+
+_Wishing to lie down on your bed, say:_
+
+Enlighten my eyes, Christ--God, that I fall not asleep to death and that
+my enemy may not say of me: I have overcome him.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Be the Helper of my soul, O God, for I walk among many snares. Deliver me
+from them, O Good One, and save me, for Thou lovest mankind.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Let us ever hymn the most glorious Mother of God, who is holier than the
+Holy Angels. With heart and lips let us confess that she is the
+Theotokos, for she truly bore God incarnate for us and prays ceaselessly
+for our souls.
+
+_Kiss your Cross. Then, make the Sign of the Cross over your bed, from
+head to foot and either side, saying the Prayer to the Precious Cross:_
+
+Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered! Let those who hate Him
+flee from before His face! As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish. As wax
+melts before the fire, so let sinners perish before the face of those who
+love God and sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say joyfully:
+rejoice, most precious and life-creating Cross of the Lord, which chases
+demons away through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ Who was nailed to
+you, descended into hell and, having trampled down the power of the
+devil, gave to us His precious Cross for the routing of all enemies. Help
+me for ever, most precious and life-creating Cross of the Lord, with the
+Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos and all the Saints. Amen.
+
+Remit, absolve and forgive, O God, all our voluntary and involuntary
+sins, in word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance, in the day or
+in the night, in mind and in thought! Forgive us everything, for Thou art
+good and lovest mankind.
+
+O Lord Who lovest mankind, forgive those who hate and wrong us. Do good
+to those who do good. Grant to our brethren and relatives all petitions
+for salvation and eternal life. Visit the afflicted and heal them. Guide
+those at sea. Travel with travellers. Join the Orthodox Christians in
+battle. Grant remission of sins to those who serve us and are kind to us.
+Have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on those who have asked us to
+pray for them, unworthy though we be. Remember, Lord, our fathers and
+brethren who have fallen asleep before us, and give them rest under the
+light of Thy countenance. Remember, Lord, our captive brethren, and
+deliver them from every misfortune. Remember, Lord, those who bear fruit
+and do good works in Thy holy churches, and grant them all their
+petitions for salvation and eternal life. Remember us also, Lord, Thy
+humble, sinful, and unworthy servants. Enlighten our minds with the light
+of Thy reason and direct us onto the path of Thy commandments, through
+the prayers of our most Pure Lady, the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary and
+all Thy Saints, for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+
+
+                            THE THREE CANONS
+
+
+_A tradition has developed in the Church of reading three (sometimes
+four) Canons the evening before receiving Holy Communion. Many monastic
+Rules of Prayer prescribe this reading daily. Many Canons have been
+composed over the years, and certain Canons are prescribed for specific
+days of the week. We have not attempted to publish a large selection of
+Canons in the limited space of what is, essentially, a "pocket" Prayer
+Book. We have provided three of the most commonly used Canons and printed
+them in the order in which they are traditionally read. This order can
+also serve as a model for combining other Canons. If these Canons are not
+read during Compline (p. 37), they are preceded by the Opening Prayers
+and Psalm 50 (pp. 37 to 41)._
+
+
+
+
+                            THE THREE CANONS
+                             ODE 1 (Tone 6)
+
+
+Irmos: Treading over the floor of the sea as over dry land, and seeing
+       their pursuer Pharaoh drown, Israel cried out: Let us sing to God
+       a song of victory!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Sinful and burdened, I now approach Thee, my Master and my God. I dare
+not look up towards heaven, but simply pray, saying: grant me, Lord, the
+sense to weep bitterly over my deeds.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O woe is me, a sinner! I am the most wretched of men! There is no
+repentance in me! Grant me tears, Lord, that I may weep bitterly over my
+deeds.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O senseless and wretched man, you are destroying your life in laziness!
+Think about your life and turn to the Lord God, weeping bitterly over
+your deeds.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O most pure Mother of God, look on me, a sinner, and deliver me from the
+snares of the devil. Direct me onto the path of repentance, that I may
+weep bitterly over my deeds.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Beset by many temptations, I run to you, seeking salvation. Save me from
+burdens and evils, O Virgin Mother of the Word.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+The increase of passions troubles me, filling my soul with great
+despondency. Still it, O Maiden, with the stillness of your Son and God,
+O All-Undefiled One.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I pray you, O Virgin who bore our Savior and God, deliver me from
+terrors! I run to you now, laying before you my soul and my thoughts.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O only Mother of God, grant me, who am afflicted in body and soul, divine
+visitation and your own concern, for you are good and gave birth to the
+Good One.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!
+
+Grant, O Savior, that Thy servant may worthily hymn and praise the
+bodiless Angel who is my instructor and guardian.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I lie alone in folly and laziness, O my instructor and Guardian. Do not
+leave me to perish!
+
+Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Direct my mind, through your prayers, to accomplish the commandments of
+God, that I may receive from God the remission of my sins. Teach me to
+hate evil, I pray you.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+With my Guardian Angel, O Virgin, pray to the Benefactor for your
+servant. Teach me to accomplish the commandments of your Son and my
+Creator.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 3
+
+
+Irmos: None is holy as Thou, O Lord my God! Thou hast raised the strength
+       of Thy faithful, O Good One, and made us stand firmly on the rock
+       of Thy confession.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+When the thrones will be set up for the dread Judgment, the deeds of all
+men will be recalled. Alas for the sinners who will be sent to torment!
+Knowing this, my soul, repent of your evil deeds!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+The righteous shall rejoice, but sinners shall lament. No one will be
+able to help us at that moment--our deeds will condemn us! Before the end
+comes, repent of your evil deeds!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Woe is me, a great sinner! I have defiled myself in deed and thought and
+cannot even shed a single tear in my hard-heartedness. Free yourself from
+the earth, my soul, and repent of your evil deeds.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Your Son calls, O Lady, and teaches us what is good. Yet I, a sinner,
+always flee from good. Have mercy on me, nevertheless, O merciful one,
+that I may repent of my evil deeds.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I hold you as the Intercessor and Protection of my life, O Virgin
+Birth-Giver of God. Pilot me to your haven, O Cause of good things, O
+only all-hymned Support of the faithful.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I pray, O Virgin: dispel the storm of my sorrows and spiritual turmoil.
+You are the Bride of God who bore the Origin of stillness and alone are
+most pure.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Pour a wealth of generosity for all, O you who bore the Benefactor, the
+Cause of all good. You can do anything, for God has blessed you, the
+Bearer of Christ Who is mighty in strength.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Help me, O Virgin, for I am cruelly tried by severe illness and painful
+afflictions. I know, Ever-Undefiled One, that you are an inexhaustible
+and generous treasury of healings.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I have laid all my thoughts and my soul before you, my Guardian. Deliver
+me from every assault of the Enemy.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+The Enemy humiliates and oppresses me and teaches me always to do his
+will. But you, my Instructor, leave me not to perish!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Grant me with thanksgiving and fervor to sing a hymn to my Creator and
+God and to you my good Guardian Angel. Free me from my oppressive
+enemies, O my Deliverer.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Heal, Most Pure One, the most painful wounds of my soul and drive off the
+enemies that are constantly warring against me.
+
+Lord have mercy! (3 times)
+
+
+Sessional Hymn, Tone 6
+
+I think of the Dread Day and weep over my evil deeds. How shall I answer
+the immortal King? Or how shall a prodigal like me dare to look up at the
+judge? O compassionate Father, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit: have
+mercy on me!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+
+Sessional Hymn, Tone 2
+
+In fervent love I cry to you, O Guardian of my soul, my all-holy Angel:
+protect me and keep me always from the entrapment of the evil one. Direct
+me to the heavenly life, enlightening, illumining, and strengthening me.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 6
+
+Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the
+Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come
+speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who
+honor you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 4
+
+
+Irmos: "Christ is my strength, my God and my Lord"--the sacred Church
+       reverently sings with a mighty voice, rejoicing in the Lord.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Our present path is wide and conducive to pleasures, but bitter will the
+Last Day be when the soul will part from the body. O man, beware of those
+pleasures, for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Why do you mistreat the poor? Why do you withhold the worker's pay? Why
+do you not love your brother? Why do you pursue lust and pride? Abandon
+all that, my soul, and repent for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+O foolish man! How long will you bustle like a bee, gathering your
+wealth? It will soon perish like dust and ashes. Seek rather the Kingdom
+of God.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Have mercy on me a sinner, O Lady Theotokos, and strengthen me in
+virtues. Protect me, so that insolent death may not seize me unprepared,
+and bring me, O Virgin, to the Kingdom of God.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Bride of God, who bore the Lord Pilot, still the tumult of my passions
+and the storm of my transgressions.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Grant me the abyss of your kindness, upon which I call, O you who gave
+birth to the Compassionate One, the Savior of those who hymn you.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Enjoying your gifts, O Pure One, we sing a hymn of thanksgiving to you
+whom we know to be the Mother of God.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+As you love good, O Theotokos, the only ever-Virgin, help me as I lie on
+my bed of illness and infirmity.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+We are delivered from every difficulty, O All-Hymned One, for we have you
+as our hope, our confirmation, and immovable wall.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Pray to God Who loves mankind, my Guardian, and do not abandon me! Keep
+my life in peace and grant me invincible salvation.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I received you from God, holy Angel, as a helper and guardian of my life.
+Free me from all harm, I pray you!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Cleanse my vileness with your holiness, my Guardian! May I be excluded
+from the left side through your prayers and become a partaker of glory.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+I am bewildered by the evils that surround me, Most Pure One. Deliver me
+from them quickly, for I run only to you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 5
+
+
+Irmos: I pray Thee, O Good One: Enlighten with Thy Divine Light the souls
+       which look to Thee from early dawn, that they may know Thee, O
+       Word of God, as the True God Who calls them out from the darkness
+       of sin.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Remember, wretched man, how you have been enslaved to lies, slander,
+crime, infirmities, and wild beasts because of your sins. Is this what
+you wanted, my sinful soul?
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+My members tremble, for I have been guilty through all of them: my eyes
+by seeing, my ears by hearing, my tongue by speaking evil, surrendering
+my whole self to Gehenna. Is this what you wanted, my sinful soul?
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Thou didst receive the Prodigal and the thief who repented, O Savior. I
+alone have been weighed down by sinful laziness and submitted to evil
+deeds. Is this what you wanted my sinful soul?
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Mother of God, the wondrous and swift helper of all mankind, help me,
+the unworthy, for this is what my sinful soul wants!
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Fill my heart with joy, O Pure One who bore the Cause of Joy, by giving
+us your incorruptible joy.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Deliver us from harm, Pure Theotokos who bore the Eternal Redemption and
+the Peace which passes all understanding.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Lessen the gloom of my transgressions with the enlightenment of your
+brightness, O Bride of God who bore the divine and eternal Light.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Heal the infirmity of my soul by granting me your visitation, O Pure One,
+and grant me wholeness by your prayers.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Since you have boldness before God, my holy Guardian, pray to Him for my
+deliverance from the evils that harm me.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Brightly illumine my soul, O bright Light, the Angel given to me by God,
+my instructor and guardian.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Though I sleep in the evil weight of sin, protect me as one who keeps
+vigil, O Angel of God, and rouse me to praise through your prayers.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Lady Mary, the unwedded Theotokos and hope of the faithful: Cast down
+the arrogance of the Enemy and give joy to those who hymn you.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 6
+
+
+Irmos: Beholding the Sea of Life raging with the storm of temptations, I
+       have fled to Thy calm haven and cry to Thee: Deliver my life from
+       destruction, O Most-merciful One!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I have lived my life on earth prodigally and committed my soul to
+darkness. Now, O Merciful Master, I pray: free me from the Enemy's labor
+and give me the intelligence to do Thy will.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Who does what I do? As a pig wallows in mud, so do I serve sin! Pull me
+out of this mire, Lord, and give me the heart to accomplish Thy
+commandments.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Lift yourself towards God, wretched man, recalling your transgressions!
+Fall down before the Creator with tears and groans! Being merciful, He
+will give you the mind to know His will.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Keep us from both visible and invisible harm, O Virgin Theotokos! Receive
+my prayers, Most Pure One, and bear them to your Son, that He may give me
+the mind to do His will.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+My nature was captive of death and corruption, O Virgin, but your Son and
+Lord saved it from both by surrendering Himself to death. Pray to Him for
+my deliverance from the evil deeds of my enemies.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I know that you are the Intercessor of my life, O Virgin, my firm
+Protectress, healing the rebellions of temptations and dispelling the
+wiles of demons. I pray constantly that you will deliver me from my
+destructive passions.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+We have obtained you, O Maiden, as a wall of refuge and a most thorough
+salvation of souls. The multitude of human sorrows is not too great for
+you, and we ever rejoice in your illumination. Save us now, O Lady, from
+passions and misfortunes.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+I am lying on a bed of infirmity and there is no cure for my flesh. But I
+pray to you, the Good One who bore the God and Savior of the world: raise
+me from the destruction of illnesses.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I pray to you, holy Angel whom God has give to me as my good guardian:
+free me from every temptation!
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Shine light on my mind, O good one, and enlighten me! I pray you, holy
+Angel: teach me always to have wholesome thoughts.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Deliver my heart from this present noise, O my Guardian, and strengthen
+me to keep a good vigil, wondrously instructing me towards life-giving
+stillness.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+The Word of God dwelt in you, O Theotokos, and showed you to mankind as a
+Ladder to Heaven. Through you, He Who is on high came down to us.
+
+Lord, have mercy! (3 times)
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 6
+
+O my soul, why do you enrich yourself with sins? Why do you do the
+Devil's will? In what have you put your hope? Cease all this and turn to
+God, weeping and crying: O compassionate Lord, have mercy on me, a
+sinner!
+
+
+Ikos
+
+Contemplate, my soul, the bitter hour of death and the dread judgment of
+your Creator and God. Threatening angels will seize you, my soul, and
+lead you to eternal flames. Repent before your death, therefore, crying:
+O Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 7
+
+
+Irmos: The Angel made the furnace a source of dew for the pious youths,
+       and the Will of God, which burned the Chaldeans, made the
+       persecutor call out: Blessed art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Put not your hope in corruptible wealth, my soul, nor in things unjustly
+gathered. You do not know to whom you will leave it all. Instead, cry
+out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Remember, my soul, both the eternal life and the Heavenly Kingdom
+prepared for the saints and the outer darkness and divine wrath prepared
+for the wicked. Then cry out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the
+unworthy!
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+Do not count on physical health, my soul, nor on fleeting beauty. You see
+how both the strong and the young die. Instead, cry out: O Christ God,
+have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Fall down before the Mother of God, my soul, and pray to her, for she is
+the swift helper of penitents. She will entreat her Son, Christ God, and
+He will have mercy on me, the unworthy!
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Desiring to establish our salvation, O Savior, Thou didst enter the
+Virgin's womb, showing her as the Intercessor for the world. Blessed art
+Thou, O God of our Fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Pray to Him Who is mercifully disposed and Whom you bore, O Pure Mother,
+that we may be delivered from transgressions and defilement of soul, who
+cry out with faith: Blessed art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Thou didst show her who gave birth to Thee as a source of healing, a
+strong pillar, and a gate of repentance for those who cry out: Blessed
+art Thou, O God of our fathers!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Grant healing from physical weakness and spiritual infirmities to those
+who draw near to your Protection with love, O Virgin Birthgiver of God,
+who bore Christ the Savior for us.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Have pity on me, Angel of the Lord, and pray to God for me, for He has
+given you to me forever as a helper, instructor, and guardian throughout
+my life.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+God entrusted my wretched soul to you undefiled, Holy Angel. Do not let
+it be killed by thieves on its journey, but direct it rather to the path
+of repentance.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+I bring my soul, completely shamed by my evil thoughts and deeds. Hasten
+to me, my Instructor, and grant me the healing of good thoughts which
+lead me forever on the right path.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+For the sake of the Theotokos, O Personal Wisdom of the Most High, fill
+with wisdom and divine strength those who cry out: Blessed art Thou, O
+God of our fathers!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 8
+
+
+Irmos: Thou didst cause dew to pour from the flames over the pious
+       youths, and didst burn the sacrifice of a righteous man with
+       water--for Thou doest all things, O Christ, by Thy Will alone. We
+       exalt Thee throughout all ages.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in
+the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I
+hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. _(twice)_
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that
+everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and
+princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry
+out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Receive my unworthy prayer, Most Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden
+death, and grant me repentance before the end.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin, do not disdain those who need your help, hymning and exalting
+you forever.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You heal the infirmities of my soul and the illnesses of my body, O
+Virgin, that I may glorify you, O Pure One, forever.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You pour an abundance of healing, O Virgin, on those who hymn you with
+faith and exalt your inexpressible birth-giving.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+You chase away the wiles of temptation and the onsets of passions, O
+Virgin. We therefore hymn you forever.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Most good Angel, sent from God: strengthen my life and never abandon me.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+I hymn you forever, most blessed and good Angel, the Instructor and
+Guardian of my soul.
+
+We bless the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Lord:
+
+Be my protection and rampart on the day when all mankind will be tried
+and all deeds will be tested, both the good and the bad.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Be the help and stillness of your servant, Ever-Virgin Theotokos, and
+never release me from your service.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 9
+
+
+Irmos: No man can see God, upon Whom the Angelic ranks dare not gaze. But
+       through you, O Pure One, the Incarnate Word was revealed to
+       mankind. Magnifying Him with the heavenly hosts, we call you
+       blessed.
+
+
+
+
+                          Canon of Repentance
+
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now turn to you, angels, archangels, and all the heavenly host who
+stand by the throne of God: pray to your Creator that He deliver my soul
+from eternal torments.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now weep before you, holy patriarchs, kings and prophets, apostles and
+hierarchs, and all the elect of Christ: help me at the Judgment, that my
+soul be saved from the strength of the Enemy.
+
+Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
+
+I now lift up my hands to you, holy martyrs, desert-dwellers, virgins,
+righteous ones, and all saints who pray to the Lord for the whole world:
+may He have mercy on me at the hour of my death.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Help me, Mother of God, for I have great hope in you! Pray to your Son,
+that when He sits to judge the living and the dead, He may place me at
+His right hand, even though I am unworthy.
+
+
+
+
+                         Canon to the Theotokos
+
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin who bore Christ and wipes away every tear from every face: turn
+not away from my flowing tears.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+O Virgin who received the fullness of joy which destroyed the sorrow of
+sin: fill my heart with joy!
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Be a haven and intercession, an indestructible wall, a refuge, protection
+and rejoicing for those who run to you, O Virgin.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Enlighten with the rays of your light those who in the True Faith confess
+you to be the Theotokos, O Virgin, dispelling the darkness of ignorance.
+
+Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
+
+Heal me, O Virgin, as I lie humbled on the place of misfortune, bringing
+me from illness to health.
+
+
+
+
+                      Canon to the Guardian Angel
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, my God, have mercy on me!
+
+Have mercy on me, my only Savior, since Thou art merciful and
+compassionate, and join me to the choir of the Just.
+
+Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner!
+
+Grant that I may always think and do what is good and useful, O Angel of
+the Lord, and show me to be strong and spotless in weakness.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+Since you are bold before the Heavenly King, pray to Him with all the
+bodiless powers, that He may have mercy on me, a wretch.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+You have great boldness before the One Who took flesh from you, O Virgin.
+Remove me from my fetters and grant me freedom and salvation through your
+prayers.
+
+
+
+
+                CANON IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
+
+
+
+
+                             ODE 1 (Tone 2)
+
+
+Irmos: Come, O People, let us sing a hymn to Christ God, Who divided the
+       sea and guided the people Whom He led out of the bondage of Egypt,
+       for He has glorified Himself.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+May Thy Holy Body and Precious Blood, O Lord, be my Bread of everlasting
+life, healing me of various afflictions.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Make me worthy to partake of Thy most pure Body and Divine Blood, O
+Christ, for I am unworthy and accursed, defiled by unseemly deeds.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+You are the good soil, blessed Bride of God, which bore the ear of grain,
+the Savior of the world, which sprang from your untilled field. Grant
+that I may be saved by eating it.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 3
+
+
+Irmos: Having established me on the rock of faith, Thou hast strengthened
+       me against my enemies. My spirit rejoices when I sing: There is
+       none holy as our God, and none more righteous than Thou, O Lord!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Give me tears, O Christ, to cleanse the filth from my heart. Then,
+cleansed and with a good conscience, may I come with fear and faith to
+partake of Thy Divine Gifts, O Master.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+O Lover of mankind, may Thy most pure Body and Divine Blood be for the
+remission of my sins, the communion of the Holy Spirit, life everlasting,
+and estrangement from passions and sorrows.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Most holy Table of the Heavenly Bread which mercifully came down from on
+high, giving new life to the world; grant that I, who am unworthy, may
+now taste of Him in fear and live!
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 4
+
+
+Irmos: Thou didst not come as an emissary or an angel, Lord, but from a
+       Virgin, taking flesh and saving the fulness of my humanity. I
+       therefore call out to Thee: Glory to Thy power, O Lord!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Because of human sins, Thou didst will to be slaughtered like a lamb,
+Most Merciful One Who wast incarnate for us. I pray, therefore: cleanse
+my sins as well.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Heal the wounds of my soul, Lord, and fully sanctify me. Grant, Master,
+that I, who am wretched, may partake of Thy Divine Mystical Supper.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Incline towards me, O Lady, the One Who came from your womb. Keep me,
+your servant, undefiled and spotless, that I may be sanctified by
+receiving the spiritual pearl.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 5
+
+
+Irmos: Guide us in the light of Thy commandments, O Lord, the Giver of
+       Light and Creator of the Universe. For we know no other God than
+       Thee.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+As Thou didst foretell, O Christ, so may it be with Thine inadequate
+servant, and abide in me according to Thy promise: for behold, I eat Thy
+Flesh and drink Thy Blood.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+May the burning coal of Thy Body, O God and Word of God, be a light in my
+darkness, and may Thy Blood be the cleansing of my defiled soul.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Mary, Mother of God, precious Tabernacle of the divine Fragrance: make
+me a chosen vessel, by your prayers, that I may partake of the
+consecrated elements of your Son.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 6
+
+
+Irmos: Sunk in the depths of sin, I call on the unfathomable abyss of Thy
+       compassion: Deliver me from destruction, O God!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Sanctify my mind, soul, heart, and body, O Savior! Grant, Master, that I
+may draw near, uncondemned, to the dread Mysteries.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+By partaking of Thy Holy Mysteries, O Christ, may I be estranged from
+passions, joined to Thy Grace, and confirmed in life.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Through the prayers of Thy holy Mother, O God, the Holy Word of God,
+sanctify me wholly as I come to Thy divine Mysteries.
+
+Lord, have mercy! (3 times)
+
+Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Kontakion, Tone 2:
+
+Do not judge me unworthy to receive Thy Body and Divine Blood at this
+time. May the communion of Thy most pure and dread Mysteries not be to my
+condemnation, though I am wretched. Be it rather for eternal and
+everlasting life.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 7
+
+
+Irmos: The most wise youths would not serve the golden idol, but walked
+       into the flames themselves, scorning the pagan gods. They sang
+       amid the flames and an Angel bedewed them with the words: The
+       prayer of your lips has been heard.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+May this communion of Thine immortal Mysteries, the fountain of good, O
+Christ, be my light, my life, and my dispassion. May it lead to progress
+and the increase of divine virtues, only Good One, that I may glorify
+Thee.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+As I draw near to Thine immortal and divine Mysteries with love and
+trembling, may I be delivered from passions, enemies, want, and every
+sorrow. Grant that I may sing to Thee: blessed art Thou, Lord God of our
+fathers.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+To you who are full of the Grace of God and bore Christ the Savior beyond
+understanding, I your servant pray--the impure praying to the Pure One:
+cleanse me, who now wish to draw near to the most pure Mysteries, from
+all defilement of flesh and spirit.
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 8
+
+
+Irmos: God came down upon the Hebrew youths in the fiery furnace and
+       changed the flames into dew. Praise the acts of the Lord, and
+       exalt Him throughout all ages!
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+O God, my Savior, allow me in my present despair to be a partaker of Thy
+heavenly, awesome, and holy Mysteries and of Thy divine and mystical
+supper, O Christ.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+Having run to Thy kindness, O Good One, I cry out to Thee in fear: be in
+me and I in Thee, as Thou didst say, O Savior! Behold: emboldened by Thy
+mercy, I eat Thy Flesh and drink Thy Blood.
+
+Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord; now
+and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+I tremble when I partake of fire, for fear that I might burn like wax or
+grass. O the awesome Mysteries! O the kind-heartedness of God! How can I,
+who am clay, commune of the Divine Body and Blood and become
+incorruptible?
+
+
+
+
+                                 ODE 9
+
+
+Irmos: Our God and Lord, the Son of the Eternal Father, revealed Himself
+       to us. He was incarnate of a Virgin that He might enlighten those
+       in darkness and gather those who were scattered. We therefore
+       magnify the all-hymned Theotokos.
+
+Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within
+me.
+
+Taste and see that this is Christ, the Lord Who of old became like us for
+us and Who, having once offered Himself as an offering to His Father, is
+forever immolated, sanctifying communicants.
+
+Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
+
+May I be sanctified in soul and body, Master! May I be enlightened! May I
+be saved! May I become Thy dwelling through communion of the Sacred
+Mysteries, having Thee living in me with the Father and the Spirit, O
+Most Merciful Benefactor!
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
+
+May Thy Body and Most Pure Blood, my Savior, be to me as fire and light.
+May they set flame to my sinful matter, burning the thorns of passions
+and fully enlightening me to worship Thy Divinity.
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+God took flesh of your pure blood. Every race therefore hymns you, O
+Theotokos, and the intelligent multitudes glorify you, for through you we
+beheld the Ruler of all becoming substance in humanity.
+
+
+
+
+               PRAYERS IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
+
+
+Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy most pure
+Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
+
+_A priest uses the following:_
+
+Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
+
+O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth Who art everywhere
+and fillest all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life: Come and
+abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O
+Good One.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation)_
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+_NOTE: When the Prayers in Preparation for Holy Communion are read
+immediately after Morning Prayers, we begin the former at this point._
+
+Come, let us worship God our King!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and our God!
+
+Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and
+our God!
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 22
+
+
+  The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;
+      He makes me lie down in green pastures.
+  He leads me beside still waters;
+      He restores my soul.
+  He leads me in paths of righteousness
+      for His name's sake.
+  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
+      I fear no evil;
+  for Thou art with me;
+      Thy rod and Thy staff,
+      they comfort me.
+  Thou preparest a Table before me
+      in the presence of my enemies;
+  Thou anointest my head with oil,
+      and most excellent is Thy Cup
+      which brings me joy!
+  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
+      all the days of my life;
+  and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
+      for ever.
+
+
+
+
+                                Psalm 23
+
+
+  The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof,
+      the world and those who dwell therein;
+  for He has founded it upon the seas,
+      and established it upon the rivers.
+  Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
+      And who shall stand in His holy place?
+  He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
+      who does not lift up his soul to what is false,
+      and does not swear deceitfully.
+  He will receive blessing from the Lord,
+      and vindication from the God of his salvation.
+  Such is the generation of those who seek Him,
+      who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
+  Lift up your heads, O gates!
+      and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
+      that the King of glory may come in.
+  Who is the King of glory?
+      The Lord, strong and mighty,
+      the Lord, mighty in battle!
+  Lift up your heads, O gates!
+      and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
+      that the King of glory may come in.
+  Who is this King of glory?
+      The Lord of hosts,
+      He is the King of glory!
+
+
+
+
+                               Psalm 115
+
+
+  I kept my faith, even when I said,
+      "I am greatly afflicted";
+  I said in my consternation,
+      "Every man is a liar."
+  What shall I render to the Lord
+      for all His bounty to me?
+  I will lift up the Cup of Salvation
+      and call on the name of the Lord,
+  I will pay my vows to the Lord
+      in the presence of all His people.
+  Precious in the sight of the Lord
+      is the death of His saints.
+  O Lord, I am Thy servant;
+      I am Thy servant, the son of Thy handmaid.
+      Thou hast loosed my bonds.
+  I will offer to Thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
+      and call on the name of the Lord.
+  I will pay my vows to the Lord
+      in the presence of all His people,
+  in the courts of the house of the Lord,
+      in your midst, O Jerusalem.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
+ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to Thee, O God! _(3 times)_
+
+_And the following TROPARIA, TONE 8:_
+
+Disregard my iniquities, O Lord Who wast born of a Virgin! Cleanse my
+heart and make it a temple of Thy most pure Body and Blood. Turn me not
+away from Thy countenance, for Thy great mercy is immeasurable.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+How dare I partake of Thy Holiness in my unworthiness? Even if I dare to
+approach Thee with the worthy, my garment accuses me, for it is not a
+wedding-garment, and I secure the condemnation of my most sinful soul.
+Cleanse, O Lord, the defilement of my soul and save me, for Thou lovest
+mankind.
+
+Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Great is the multitude of my sins, O Theotokos! I come to you, O Pure
+One, in need of salvation. Visit my ailing soul, O You who alone are
+blessed, and pray to your Son and our God that He absolve the evil I have
+done.
+
+_NOTE: On Great and Holy Thursday, the following TROPARION is used, in
+TONE 8:_
+
+When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet
+before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with
+avarice, and to the lawless judges he betrayed Thee, the Righteous Judge.
+Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself.
+Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. O
+Lord Who art good towards all men, glory to Thee!
+
+_If the Canon of Preparation for Holy Communion has not been read the
+preceding evening, it may be read here._
+
+  Lord, have mercy! _(40 times, with as many prostrations as desired)_
+
+_Then, we read the following Verses of Instruction:_
+
+  When you intend, O man, to eat the Master's Body,
+      Approach with fear, lest you be burned--for It is fire!
+  Before drinking the Divine Blood in Communion,
+      Make peace with those who have grieved you.
+  Only then may you dare
+      To eat the Mystical Food.
+
+_We also add the following verses:_
+
+  Before partaking of the Dread Sacrifice,
+      The life-giving Body of the Master,
+  Pray, trembling, in this manner:
+
+
+1st Prayer, of Saint Basil the Great.
+
+O Lord and Master, Jesus Christ our God, the Fountain of life and
+immortality, the Creator of everything visible and invisible, the eternal
+and everlasting Son of the eternal Father: Thou hast come in these latter
+days because of the abundance of Thy goodness. Thou hast put on our human
+flesh and wast crucified and buried for us thankless and graceless men,
+and through Thine own blood Thou hast renewed our human nature which is
+corrupted by sin. And now, O Immortal King, accept the repentance of me a
+sinner, and incline Thine ear to me and listen to my words:
+
+I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned before heaven and before Thy face,
+and I am not worthy to look upon the height of Thy Glory.
+
+I have provoked Thy goodness, I have transgressed Thy commandments, I
+have not obeyed Thy statutes.
+
+But, O Lord, since Thou dost not remember evil, but art long-suffering
+and of great mercy, Thou hast not given me over to destruction for my
+lawlessness, but hast ever awaited my conversion.
+
+O Lover of mankind, Thou hast said by Thy prophets: "I have no pleasure
+in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and
+live."
+
+For Thou dost not wish, O Master, that the work of Thy hands should
+perish, neither dost Thou take pleasure in the destruction of men, but
+Thou desirest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of
+the truth.
+
+Therefore, although I am unworthy both of heaven and of earth and of this
+passing life, having wholly yielded myself to sin and defiled Thine
+image, yet being Thy creature and of Thy making, I do not despair of my
+salvation in my wickedness. But made bold by Thine infinite compassion, I
+draw near.
+
+Receive me, O Christ Who lovest mankind, as Thou didst receive the
+prostitute, the thief, the tax-collector and the prodigal. Take away the
+heavy burden of my sins, for Thou takest away the sins of the world, Thou
+healest the infirmities of mankind, Thou callest to Thyself and givest
+rest to those who labor and are heavy laden.
+
+Thou hast not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
+Cleanse me from every stain of flesh and spirit. Teach me to fulfill
+holiness in fear of Thee, that having the testimony of my own conscience
+clean, and having communion of Thy holy things, I may be united with Thy
+Body and Blood and may have Thee to dwell and abide in me, with the
+Father and Thy Holy Spirit.
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ my God, may the communion of Thy most pure and
+life-creating mysteries not bring me into judgment, nor may I become weak
+in soul and body by partaking in an unworthy manner, but grant me to
+receive communion of Thy holy things without condemnation even to my very
+last breath, and by them to receive communion of the Holy Spirit,
+provision for the journey of eternal life, and an acceptable answer at
+Thy dread judgment seat; that I, together with all Thy chosen ones, may
+also be a partaker of the incorruptible blessings which Thou hast
+prepared for those who love thee, O Lord, in whom Thou art glorified
+forever. Amen.
+
+
+2nd Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O Lord my God, I know that I am not worthy nor sufficiently pleasing that
+Thou shouldst come under the roof of the house of my soul for it is
+entirely desolate and fallen in ruin, and Thou wilt not find in me a
+place worthy to lay Thy head. But as Thou didst humble Thyself from on
+high for our sake, so now humble Thyself to my lowliness.
+
+As Thou didst deign to lie in a cavern, in a manger of dumb beasts, so
+now deign to enter into the manger of my beastly soul, and into my soiled
+body.
+
+As Thou didst not disdain to enter and to eat with sinners in the house
+of Simon the leper, so now be pleased to enter into the house of my soul,
+humble and leprous and sinful.
+
+As Thou didst not cast away the sinful woman who came to touch Thee, so
+have compassion on me a sinner who comes to touch Thee.
+
+As Thou didst not abhor the kiss of her sin-stained and unclean mouth, do
+not abhor my mouth, worse stained and more unclean than hers, nor my
+stained and shamed and unclean lips, nor my still more impure tongue.
+
+But let the fiery coal of Thy most pure Body and Thy most precious Blood
+bring me sanctification, enlightenment and strengthening of my lowly soul
+and body, relief from the burden of my many transgressions, protection
+against every action of the devil, repulsion and victory over my wicked
+and evil habits, mortification of my passions, accomplishment of Thy
+commandments, increase of Thy divine grace, and inheritance of Thy
+Kingdom.
+
+For I do not come to Thee in presumption, O Christ my God, but made bold
+by Thine inexpressible goodness, lest I stray far away from Thy flock, O
+Master, and become caught by the wolf of souls.
+
+Therefore, I pray Thee, O Master, for Thou alone art holy: sanctify my
+soul and body, my mind and heart, my muscles and bones. Renew me
+entirely. Implant Thy fear in my fleshly members and let Thy
+sanctification never be removed from me.
+
+Be my helper and defender, guide my life in peace and make me worthy to
+stand at Thy right hand with all Thy saints.
+
+By the prayers and supplications of Thy most pure Mother, of Thy
+spiritual servants, the most pure angelic powers, and of all the saints
+who have been well-pleasing to Thee. Amen.
+
+
+3rd Prayer, of St. Simeon Metaphrastes
+
+O only pure and incorruptible Lord! Because of the inexpressible mercy of
+Thy love for mankind, Thou didst take to Thyself our entire human
+composition from the pure blood of the Virgin who gave birth to Thee
+beyond nature, by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the good-will of the
+ever-existing Father.
+
+O Christ Jesus, Wisdom of God and Peace and Power, through the human
+nature which Thou didst take to Thyself, Thou didst suffer the
+life-creating and saving passion: the Cross, the nails, the spear--death
+itself. Put to death in me the soul-destroying passions of the body.
+
+Through Thy burial Thou didst capture the kingdom of death. Bury in me
+the evil devices of the devil with good thoughts, and destroy the spirits
+of evil.
+
+Through Thy life-bringing Resurrection Thou didst raise up the first
+father who had fallen. Raise me up who am sunk down in sin and give me
+the image of repentance.
+
+Through Thy glorious Ascension Thou didst deify the flesh which Thou
+didst assume, and placed it on the throne at the Father's right hand.
+Grant me to receive a place at the right hand with the saved through
+communion of Thy holy mysteries.
+
+Through the coming of Thy Spirit, the Comforter, Thou didst make Thy
+consecrated disciples to be honorable vessels. Show me also to be the
+receptacle of His coming.
+
+Thou hast promised to come again to judge the world in righteousness.
+Grant that I may go to meet Thee in the clouds, my Judge and Creator,
+with all Thy saints; that I may glorify and praise Thee without end,
+together with Thy Father Who is without beginning, and Thy most holy and
+good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+4th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus
+
+O Lord and Master Jesus Christ our God, Who alone hast power to absolve
+men from their sins, for Thou art good and lovest mankind: forgive all my
+transgressions done in knowledge or in ignorance, and make me worthy
+without condemnation to have communion of Thy divine and glorious and
+pure and life-creating mysteries. Let them not be for my punishment, or
+for the increase of my sins. But let them be for my purification and
+sanctification, as a promise of the life and Kingdom to come, a defense
+and a help and a repulsion of every attacker and the removal of my many
+transgressions. For Thou art a God of mercy and generosity and love for
+mankind, and to Thee we ascribe glory, with the Father and the Holy
+Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+5th Prayer, of St. Basil the Great
+
+I know, O Lord, that I have communion unworthily of Thy most pure Body
+and Thy most precious Blood, and that I am guilty and drink condemnation
+to myself not discerning Thy Body and Blood, O my Christ and God. But
+daring upon Thy generous loving-kindness I come to Thee Who hast said:
+"He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him." Be
+merciful, therefore, O Lord, and do not rebuke me, a sinner, but deal
+with me according to Thy mercy, and let Thy holy things be for my
+purification and healing, for enlightenment and protection, for the
+repulsion of every tempting thought and action of the devil which works
+spiritually in my fleshly members. Let them be for boldness and love for
+Thee, for the correction and grounding of my life, for the increase of
+virtue and perfection, for the fulfillment of Thy commandments, for the
+communion of the Holy Spirit, for the journey of eternal life, for a good
+and acceptable answer at Thy dread judgment, but not for judgment or
+condemnation. Amen.
+
+
+6th Prayer, of St. Simeon the New Theologian
+
+  From lips defiled
+  and a vile heart,
+  from an impure tongue
+  and a soul defiled,
+  receive my prayer, O my Christ,
+  and do not despise
+  my words, my appearance,
+  nor my shamelessness.
+  Grant me the boldness, my Christ,
+  to say what I desire
+  Even more--teach me
+  what to do and say.
+  I have sinned more than the harlot
+  who, on learning where Thou wast,
+  bought myrrh and came boldly
+  to anoint thy feet, my God,
+  my Master and my Christ.
+  As Thou didst not turn her away
+  when she came with her heart,
+  so, O Word, turn me not away,
+  but give me Thy feet
+  to hold, to kiss,
+  and to anoint boldly
+  with a stream of tears
+  as a precious ointment.
+  Wash me with my tears, O Word,
+  and cleanse me with them!
+  Remit my transgressions
+  and grant me forgiveness.
+  Thou knowest the multitude of my evil:
+  Thou knowest also my wounds!
+  Thou seest my scars:
+  Thou knowest also my faith!
+  Thou seest my intentions
+  and hearest my sighs.
+  Nothing is hidden from Thee,
+  my God, my Maker, my Redeemer--
+  not even a tear-drop
+  or part of that drop.
+  Thine eyes have seen
+  that which I have not yet done.
+  Thou hast inscribed in Thy book
+  things yet to happen.
+  See my humility!
+  See each of my labors and all of my sins!
+  Absolve me, O God of all,
+  that with a pure heart,
+  trembling thoughts
+  and a contrite soul
+  I may partake of Thine undefiled
+  and most holy Mysteries
+  which enliven and deify
+  all who partake of them
+  with a pure heart.
+  Thou hast said, O Master:
+  "Whoever eats my Body
+  and drinks my Blood
+  abides in me
+  and I in him!"
+  True is every word
+  of my Master and God!
+  When I partake of Thy divine
+  and deifying Grace,
+  I am no longer alone--
+  I am with Thee, my Christ,
+  the Light of the Triple Sun
+  which enlightens the world.
+  May I not remain alone--
+  without Thee, O Life-Giver,
+  My Breath, my Life and my Joy,
+  the salvation of the world.
+  I approach Thee, therefore,
+  with tears, as Thou seest,
+  and a contrite soul.
+  I beg to receive
+  deliverance from my sins.
+  May I partake uncondemned
+  of Thy life-giving
+  and spotless Mysteries,
+  that Thou mayest abide,
+  as Thou hast said,
+  with me, the thrice-wretched.
+  May the Tempter not find me
+  without Thy Grace
+  and seize me deceitfully
+  and lead me, deceived,
+  from Thy deifying words.
+  Therefore, I fall down before Thee
+  and fervently cry:
+  as Thou didst receive the Prodigal
+  and the harlot who came to Thee,
+  O Gracious One, receive me,
+  prodigal and defiled.
+  With a contrite soul
+  I approach Thee now:
+  I know, O Savior, that no-one has sinned
+  against Thee as I have,
+  nor done the deeds
+  that I have done.
+  But I also know
+  that neither the greatness of my
+  transgressions
+  nor the multitude of my sins
+  surpass the great patience of my God
+  and His extreme love for mankind.
+  Through Thy merciful compassion
+  Thou dost cleanse and brighten
+  those who repent with fervor,
+  making them partakers of Light
+  and full communicants
+  of Thy Divinity.
+  To the astonishment of angels
+  and human minds,
+  Thou dost converse with them often
+  as with Thy true friends.
+  This makes me bold, my Christ,
+  this gives me wings!
+  Emboldened by the wealth
+  of Thy generosity towards us,
+  with both joy and trepidation,
+  I who am grass
+  partake of fire.
+  O strange wonder!
+  I am sprinkled with dew
+  and am not burned,
+  as the bush burned of old
+  without being consumed.
+  With grateful thoughts
+  and a grateful heart,
+  with my grateful members,
+  my soul and my body,
+  I now fall down and worship
+  and glorify Thee, my God,
+  for blessed art Thou,
+  now and for ever.
+
+
+7th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O God, absolve, remit and pardon me my transgressions--as many sins as I
+have committed by word or action or thought, willingly or unwillingly,
+consciously or unconsciously; forgive me everything since Thou art good
+and lovest mankind. And by the prayers of Thy most pure Mother, of Thy
+spiritual servants, the holy angelic powers and all the saints, who from
+all ages have been well-pleasing to Thee, be pleased to allow me to
+receive Thy most pure Body and Thy most precious Blood for the healing of
+my soul and body, and the purification of my evil thoughts. For Thine is
+the Kingdom and the power and the glory with the Father and the Holy
+Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+8th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+I am not worthy, Master and Lord, that Thou shouldst enter under the roof
+of my soul; yet inasmuch as Thou desirest to live in me as the Lover of
+mankind, I approach with boldness. Thou hast commanded: Let the doors be
+opened which Thou alone hast made and Thou shalt enter with Thy love for
+mankind just as Thou art. Thou shalt enter and enlighten my darkened
+reasoning. I believe that Thou wilt do this. For Thou didst not cast away
+the prostitute who came to Thee with tears, neither didst Thou turn away
+the tax-collector who repented, nor didst Thou reject the thief who
+acknowledged Thy Kingdom, nor didst Thou forsake the repentant
+persecutor, the Apostle Paul, even as he was. But all who came to Thee in
+repentance Thou didst unite to the ranks of Thy friends, Who alone art
+blessed forever, now and unto the endless ages. Amen.
+
+
+9th Prayer, of St. John Chrysostom
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ my God, absolve, loose, cleanse and forgive me Thy
+sinful and useless and unworthy servant my errors, transgressions and
+sinful failing as many as I have committed from my youth up to this
+present day and hour, consciously and unconsciously, in words or actions
+or reasonings, thoughts, pursuits and in all my senses. By the prayers of
+Thy Mother the most pure and ever-virgin Mary who gave birth to Thee
+without human seed, my only hope which will not put me to shame, my
+intercessor and salvation, grant me to have communion without
+condemnation of Thy most pure, immortal, life-creating and awesome
+mysteries; for the remission of sins and unto life everlasting; for
+sanctification, enlightenment, strength, healing and health of soul and
+body; for the most perfect removal and destruction of my evil thoughts
+and reasonings and intentions, fantasies by night, brought by dark and
+evil spirits; for Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory and
+the honor and the worship with the Father and Thy Holy Spirit, now and
+ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+10th Prayer, of St. John of Damascus
+
+I stand before the doors of Thy temple, and I do not forsake my wicked
+thoughts. But, O Christ my God, as Thou hast justified the tax-collector,
+and hast had mercy on the woman of Canaan and hast opened the gates of
+paradise to the thief, open to me the interior depths of Thy love for
+mankind and receive me as I come and repent before Thee. Receive me as
+Thou didst receive the sinful woman and the woman with the flow of blood.
+For the first embraced Thy most pure feet and received the forgiveness of
+her sins, and the second just touched the hem of Thy garment and received
+healing. But I who am lost, daring to receive Thy whole Body, may I not
+be burned; but receive me as Thou hast received them, and enlighten my
+spiritual senses, burning up my spiritual faults by the prayers of her
+who gave birth to Thee without human seed, and of the heavenly angelic
+powers, for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+
+Another Prayer of St. John Chrysostom
+
+I believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son
+of the living God Who earnest into the world to save sinners, of whom I
+am first. I believe also that this is truly Thine own most pure Body, and
+that this is truly Thine own precious Blood. Therefore, I pray Thee: have
+mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions both voluntary and
+involuntary, of word and of deed, committed in knowledge or in ignorance.
+And make me worthy to partake without condemnation of Thy most pure
+Mysteries, for the remission of my sins, and unto life everlasting. Amen.
+
+_As you approach to partake, say silently the following verses of
+Metaphrastes:_
+
+  Behold: I draw near to the Divine Communion.
+      Burn me not as I partake, O Creator,
+  For Thou art a Fire which burns the unworthy.
+      Rather, cleanse me of all defilement.
+
+_Then say:_
+
+Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a
+communicant; for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
+neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I
+confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
+
+_And the following verses:_
+
+  Be awed, O man, when you see the deifying Blood!
+      It is a fire which burns the unworthy!
+  The Divine Body both deifies and nourishes me.
+      It deifies the spirit and wondrously nourishes the mind.
+
+_Then, the following Troparia:_
+
+With love hast Thou drawn me, O Christ, and with Thy divine love hast
+Thou changed me. Burn away my sins with a spiritual fire and satisfy me
+with joy in Thee, that I may joyfully magnify Thy two comings, O Good
+One.
+
+How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the radiance of Thy saints? If I
+dare to enter the bridal-chamber, my garment accuses me, for it is not a
+wedding garment, and the angels will bind me and cast me out. Cleanse, O
+Lord, the filth of my soul and save me, for Thou lovest mankind.
+
+_And this prayer:_
+
+O Master Who lovest mankind! O Lord Jesus Christ my God! May these holy
+things not be to my condemnation, though I am unworthy of them. May they
+be for the cleansing and sanctification of my soul and body and a pledge
+of the life and Kingdom that are to come.
+
+It is good for me to cleave to God and to place in the Lord the hope of
+my salvation
+
+_Then repeat:_
+
+Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a
+communicant; for I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
+neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss; but like the thief will I
+confess Thee: remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
+
+
+
+
+                PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION
+
+
+Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God!
+
+I thank Thee, O Lord my God, for Thou hast not rejected me, a sinner, but
+hast made me worthy to be a partaker of Thy holy things. I thank Thee,
+for Thou hast permitted me, the unworthy, to commune of Thy most pure and
+heavenly Gifts. But, O Master, Who lovest mankind, Who for our sakes
+didst die and rise again, and gavest us these awesome and life-creating
+Mysteries for the good and sanctification of our souls and bodies; let
+them be for the healing of soul and body, the repelling of every
+adversary, the illumining of the eyes of my heart, the peace of my
+spiritual powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned, the fulfilling of
+wisdom, the observing of Thy commandments, the receiving of Thy Divine
+Grace, and the attaining of Thy Kingdom. Preserved by them in Thy
+holiness, may I always remember Thy Grace and live not for myself alone,
+but for Thee, our Master and Benefactor. May I pass from this life in the
+hope of eternal life, and so attain to the everlasting rest, where the
+voice of those who feast is unceasing, and the gladness of those who
+behold the goodness of Thy countenance is unending. For Thou art the true
+desire and the ineffable joy of those who love Thee, O Christ our God,
+and all creation sings of Thy praise forever. Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer of Saint Basil the Great
+
+O Master Christ our God, King of the Ages, Maker of all things: I thank
+Thee for all the good things Thou hast given me, especially for the
+communion with Thy most pure and life-creating Mysteries. I pray Thee, O
+gracious Lover of Man: preserve me under Thy protection, beneath the
+shadow of Thy wings. Enable me even to my last breath, to partake
+worthily and with a pure conscience of Thy holy things, for the remission
+of sins and unto life eternal. For Thou art the Bread of Life, the
+Fountain of Holiness, the Giver of all Good; to Thee we ascribe glory,
+with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
+Amen.
+
+
+A Prayer by Saint Simeon Metaphrastes
+
+Freely Thou hast given me Thy Body for my food, O Thou Who art a fire
+consuming the unworthy. Consume me not, O my Creator, but instead enter
+into my members, my veins, my heart. Consume the thorns of my
+transgressions. Cleanse my soul and sanctify my reasonings. Make firm my
+knees and body. Illumine my five senses. Nail me to the fear of Thee.
+Always protect, guard, and keep me from soul-destroying words and deeds.
+Cleanse me, purify me, and adorn me. Give me understanding and
+illumination. Show me to be a temple of Thy One Spirit and not the home
+of many sins. May every evil thing, every carnal passion flee from me as
+from a fire as I become Thy tabernacle through communion. I offer Thee as
+intercessors all the saints: the leaders of the bodiless hosts, Thy
+Forerunner, the wise apostles, and Thy pure and blameless Mother. Accept
+their prayers in Thy love, O my Christ, and make me, Thy servant, a child
+of light. For Thou art the only Sanctification and Light of our souls, O
+Good One, and to Thee, our Master and God, we ascribe glory day by day.
+
+
+Another Prayer
+
+O Lord Jesus Christ our God: let Thy holy Body be my eternal life; Thy
+precious Blood, my remission of sins. Let this Eucharist be my joy,
+health, and gladness. Make me, a sinner, worthy to stand on the right
+hand of Thy glory at Thine awesome second Coming, through the prayers of
+Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints.
+
+
+A Prayer to the Theotokos
+
+O most holy Lady Theotokos, the light of my darkened soul, my hope, my
+protection, my refuge, my rest, and my joy: I thank you, for you have
+permitted me, the unworthy, to be a partaker of the most pure Body and
+precious Blood of your Son. Give the light of understanding to the eyes
+of my heart, you that gave birth to the True Light. Enliven me who am
+deadened by sin, you that gave birth to the Fountain of Immortality. Have
+mercy on me, O loving Mother of the merciful God. Grant me compunction
+and contrition of heart, humility in my thoughts, and a release from the
+slavery of my own reasonings. And enable me, even to my last breath, to
+receive the sanctification of the most pure Mysteries, for the healing of
+soul and body. Grant me tears of repentance and confession, that I may
+glorify you all the days of my life, for you are blessed and greatly
+glorified forever. Amen.
+
+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 enlighten the Gentiles and to
+be the glory of Thy people, Israel.
+
+Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us. _(3 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+O most-holy Trinity, have mercy on us! O Lord, cleanse us from our sins!
+O Master, pardon our transgressions! O Holy One, visit and heal our
+infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(3 times)_
+
+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.
+
+_(If there is a priest, he adds the usual exclamation.)_
+
+
+At the Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
+
+Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the
+universe. It has shown to the world the riches of poverty. It has
+revealed to us the heights of humility. Teaching us by your words, O
+Father John Chrysostom, intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to
+save our souls.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+You received Divine Grace from Heaven, all blessed and venerable John
+Chrysostom, and taught all by your mouth to worship one God in the
+Trinity. We praise you worthily, for you are an instructor who reveals
+things divine.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+
+At the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great
+
+Your proclamation has gone out into all the earth, for it was divinely
+taught by hearing your voice. You expounded the nature of creatures and
+ennobled the manners of men. O holy father of royal priesthood, entreat
+Christ God that our souls may be saved.
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
+
+You were revealed as the sure foundation of the Church, granting all men
+a lord-ship which cannot be taken away, sealing it with your precepts, O
+venerable and heavenly father.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+
+At the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
+Troparion of Saint Gregory the Dialogist
+
+The truth of things revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an
+Icon of meekness, and a teacher of abstinence. You thus reached the
+heights through humility and wealth through poverty. O holy hierarch,
+father Gregory, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
+
+                            * * * * * * * *
+
+Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the
+Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come
+speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition
+and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who
+honor you.
+
+Lord, have mercy! _(12 times)_
+
+Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever
+and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+
+More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than
+the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word. True
+Theotokos, we magnify you.
+
+_The priest pronounces the dismissal._
+
+
+ST. TIKHON'S SEMINARY PRESS
+1982
+
+
+
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