The Sign of the Cross

In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Trisagion Prayer

Holy + God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us! (3x)(three times)

Glory Be

Glory be + to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Jesus Prayer

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

Teaching by Rev. Father R. Anthony Hernandez

Common Beginning Prayers

+In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have + mercy on us. Amen.

From Pascha until Wednesday before the Ascension we sing three times: Priest alone sings the first time, the people sing the next two times: Christ is risen from the dead! By death He conquered Death, and to those in the graves He granted life! Then continue with Holy God.

Cantor: Glory be to You, our God, glory be to You!

All: O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.

Holy + God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us! (3x)

Glory be + to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; O Lord, cleanse us of our sins; O Master, forgive our transgressions; O Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for Your name's sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x) (Slavonic: Hospodi, pomiluj.) (Greek: Kyrie, eleison.)

Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.

Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever.

R/. Amen.

Nicean Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, the only-begotten, born of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father, through Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the Virgin, and became man. He was also crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And He rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory, to judge the living and the dead, and of His kingdom there will be no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I profess one baptism for the remission of sins. I expect the resurrection of the dead; and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mother of God, Virgin 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 Christ, the Savior and Deliverer of our souls.

Trisagion Prayers

Holy + God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us! (3x)

Glory be + to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen. O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; O Lord, cleanse us of our sins; O Master, forgive our transgressions; O Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for Your name^Òs sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory be + to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.

Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever.

Morning Prayers

Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have + mercy on us. R/. Amen.

Glory + be to You, our God, glory be to You!

O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.

During the Paschal season, omit the Troparion O Heavenly King, and say three times:

Christ is risen from the dead! By death He conquered Death, and to those in the graves He granted life!

Troparia to the Holy Trinity

Awakening from sleep I worship You, O blessed God, and offer the angelic hymn to You, O powerful Lord: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the intercession of Your heavenly hosts, have mercy on me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!

O Lord, You have lifted me up from my bed and from sleep, now enlighten my mind, open my heart, and my lips that I may sing to You, Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the prayers of all Your Saints, have mercy on me.

Now and ever, and forever. Amen.

The Judge shall come suddenly and the deeds of all shall be brought to light. In fear I cry out at the break of day: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on me.

Kyrie, eleison. (6x).
Lord, have mercy. (6x)

Pray to the Holy Trinity
By Saint Basil the Great

Rising from sleep, I give thanks to You, O Holy Trinity, because of Your great goodness and endless patience. You did not become angry with me, a slothful and sinful being, nor did You destroy me because of my transgressions. But, as always, You have shown Your love for mankind and have raised me up as I lay in despair so that I might recite the prayers of the morning and sing the praises of Your power. Enlighten the eyes of my understanding so that I may meditate on Your words, understand Your commandments, and accomplish Your will. Open my mouth so that I may sing to You in sincere praise, and that I may proclaim Your most holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Prayer of Saint Macarius

Awakening from sleep, I hasten to You, O Master and Lover of mankind. As I, through Your mercy, begin to fulfill my duties to You, I beseech You: aid me every minute and in every deed. Save me from every early evil and from the snare of the evil one. Save me and lead me to Your eternal kingdom. You are my Creator and the Giver of every blessing. In You I trust, and to You I give praise, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Prayer of Saint Peter the Studite to One's Angel Guadian

O holy Angel of Christ, in homage I come to You, my holy guardian. Since my baptism, you have been assigned to me in order to protect my soul and body. I beseech your powerful intercession. I have often offended you by my indolence and bad habits. You are without stain in your glory, and I have often driven you away by my sins. Most holy guardian, I pray and beseech you to be merciful to me, your sinful and unworthy servant. By my defender, and also aid me against my enemies. Through your intercession make me worthy to be a partaker of the kingdom of God with all the saints, forever. Amen.

Prayer to the Holy Theotokos

O Mother of God, my most holy Lady! By your holy and all-powerful prayers drive away from me despair, forgetfulness, misunderstanding, and carelessness. By your mighty prayers cleanse my clouded mind and bruised heart of all this. Help me quench the fire of evil passions. Free me from memories of evils long gone by. For you are blessed by all peoples and your glorious name is praised, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Akathist Hymns / Hymn of the Akathistos / Acathist Hymn

Akathist Hymns