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Orthodox Prayers

Prayers for every occasion to our Lord Jesus Christ, to Virgin Mary and the Saints. Powerful prayers against evil eye, for repentance, for gratitude, for healing from diseases and for peace in all nations. Short and effective prayers for love in the marriage, for driving, for the sick and for the departed. All prayers have real value only if they are said with repentance, humility, reverence and deep faith.

Prayer for Jesus Christ: O Christ the true Light

Prayer for Jesus Christ: O Christ the true Light

O Christ the true Light that enlighteneth and sanctified every man that comes into the world. Let the light of Thy countenance shine upon us, that in it we might behold the unapproachable light. Guide our footsteps in the keeping of Thy commandments, by the prayers of Thy Most-pure Mother and of all Thy Saints. Amen.

Orthodox Morning Prayer

Orthodox Morning Prayer

Thou hast raised me from bed and 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. For the sake of the Mother of God, have mercy upon us. O Christ, the True Light, Who illuminest and sanctifiest every human being coming into the world: let the light of Thy countenance be turned upon us, that in it we may behold the unapproachable Light. guide our footsteps toward working according to Thy commandments, through the intercessions of Thy most pure Mother, and of all the saints. Amen.

Orthodox Prayer for the new day that is rising - Morning Prayer

Orthodox Prayer for the new day that is rising - Morning Prayer

Grant unto me, my Lord, that with peace in mind I may face all that this new day is to bring. Grant unto me grace to surrender myself completely to Thy holy will. Instruct and prepare me in all things for every hour of this day. Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept them calmly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy holy will. Govern Thou my thoughts and feelings in all I do and say. 

Prayer of the Optina Elders

Prayer of the Optina Elders

Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring.Grant unto me to dedicate myself completely to Thy Holy Will.For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in all things.   Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept tranquilly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy Holy Will.

Prayer at Daybreak - Hear my prayer!

Prayer at Daybreak - Hear my prayer!

Eternal Lord and Creator of all things, in your inscrutable goodness you have called me into this life and have given me the grace of baptism and the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. You have instilled in me the desire to seek your face. Hear my prayer!

Prayer of Elder Joseph the Hesychast: Lord of mercy Look upon my humility and forgive all my sins

Prayer of Elder Joseph the Hesychast: Lord of mercy Look upon my humility and forgive all my sins

Lord Jesus Christ, sweetest Father, God and Lord of mercy, and Creator of the entire universe: Look upon my humility and forgive all my sins which I have committed all the years of my life up to this very day and hour. Send forth Thine All- Holy Spirit, the Comforter, so that He may teach, illuminate, and safegaurd me so that I no longer sin, so that with a pure soul and heart I may adore, worship, glorify, thank, and love Thee with all my soul and heart, my sweetest Savior, Benefactor, and God, Who is worthy of all love and worship.

Prayer of Saint Ephraim - Lord and Master of my life

Prayer of Saint Ephraim - Lord and Master of my life

O Lord and Master of my life,Grant not unto me a spirit of idleness,of discouragement,of lust for power,and of vain speaking.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

O Heavenly King, the comfortor, the spirit of Truth, Who art present everywhere and fillest all things; Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life; come and abide in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O Gracious One.

Lord's Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven

Lord's Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be Thy name.Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.

The Creed

The Creed

I Believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, non made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made : Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mary, And was made man, And was crusified also for us under Pontius Pilate.  

Prayers of the Married - Prayer for Love in the Marriage

Prayers of the Married - Prayer for Love in the Marriage

My bountiful God, I beseech Thee, listen to my humble prayer, that I may ever feel that the married state is holy and that I must keep it holy. Grant Thy grace that I may never sin against the faithfulness and love of this marriage. Foster between us the spirit of understanding and of peace, that no strife, quarrel or misunderstanding, may arise between us. Grant us health and our daily bread, whereby we may serve Thee more. Amen.

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