Evening Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
The Trisagion Prayers
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glory to You, our God, glory to You!
Glory to You, our God, glory to You!
O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who are everywhere present and fill all things; Treasurer of Blessings and Giver of life, come and dwell within us, and cleanse us from every blemish, and save our souls, O blessed One!
O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who are everywhere present and fill all things; Treasurer of Blessings and Giver of life, come and dwell within us, and cleanse us from every blemish, and save our souls, O blessed One!
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us! [3]
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us! [3]
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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 of our sins; O Master, forgive our transgressions; O Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities, for Your Name’s sake.
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! [3]
Lord, have mercy! [3]
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lord, have mercy. [12]
Lord, have mercy. [12]
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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 bow down before Christ, our King and our God! Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ Himself, our King and our God!
Come, let us worship God our King! Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ, our King and our God! Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ Himself, our King and our God!
Evening Prayers
Evening Prayers
The day is now over, Lord: I thank You. Let this evening and this night pass without sin, O Savior, and save me.
The day is now over, Lord: I thank You. Let this evening and this night pass without sin, O Savior, and save me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Now that the day is over, Master: I glorify You and ask that this evening and night be without sin. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Now that the day is over, Master: I glorify You and ask that this evening and night be without sin. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Now that the day has run its course, Holy One: I praise You and ask that this evening and night be without sin; grant this, O Savior, and save me!
Now that the day has run its course, Holy One: I praise You and ask that this evening and night be without sin; grant this, O Savior, and save me!
Psalm 4
Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, O God Who pleads my cause. You have given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer!
Answer me when I call, O God Who pleads my cause. You have given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer!
O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him.
O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him.
Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!”
There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!”
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
A Prayer to God the Father
A Prayer to God the Father
O Eternal God, King of all creation, Who has allowed me to reach this hour, forgive me the sins which I have committed this day in thought, word and deed, and cleanse me, Lord, from every stain of flesh and spirit. Let me sleep through this night in peace, to rise from my bed and to please Your Holy Name the rest of my life, and to conquer the dark spiritual forces that fight against me. Deliver me from all false pride and evil desires. For Yours 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.
O Eternal God, King of all creation, Who has allowed me to reach this hour, forgive me the sins which I have committed this day in thought, word and deed, and cleanse me, Lord, from every stain of flesh and spirit. Let me sleep through this night in peace, to rise from my bed and to please Your Holy Name the rest of my life, and to conquer the dark spiritual forces that fight against me. Deliver me from all false pride and evil desires. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer to God the Son
A Prayer to God the Son
O Almighty Lord, Word of the Father, Jesus Christ, Who Yourself are perfect, for the sake of Your great mercy, never depart from me, but dwell in me forever. O Jesus, Good Shepherd of Your sheep, deliver me from the attacks of the evil one. Lord Jesus Christ, Holy King, keep me while I sleep in the unchanging light of Your Holy Spirit, the Spirit with which You sanctified Your disciples. Enlighten my mind with the light of understanding Your holy Gospel, my soul with the love of Your Cross, my heart with the purity of Your Word, my body with Your sacred Passion, my senses with Your humility, and awaken me at the proper time to glorify You. For You, above all, are adorable, together with Your eternal Father and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O Almighty Lord, Word of the Father, Jesus Christ, Who Yourself are perfect, for the sake of Your great mercy, never depart from me, but dwell in me forever. O Jesus, Good Shepherd of Your sheep, deliver me from the attacks of the evil one. Lord Jesus Christ, Holy King, keep me while I sleep in the unchanging light of Your Holy Spirit, the Spirit with which You sanctified Your disciples. Enlighten my mind with the light of understanding Your holy Gospel, my soul with the love of Your Cross, my heart with the purity of Your Word, my body with Your sacred Passion, my senses with Your humility, and awaken me at the proper time to glorify You. For You, above all, are adorable, together with Your eternal Father and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
A Prayer to God the Holy Spirit
A Prayer to God the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit, most merciful Comforter: You proceed from the Father in a way we cannot understand. Come, I ask You, and dwell in my heart. Purify and cleanse me from all sin, and sanctify my soul. Cleanse it from every impurity, water its dryness, melt its coldness, save it from the paths of sin. Teach me humility that I may be pleasing to You, that You will dwell in me forever. Most blessed Light, comforting Light, enlighten me. Joy of paradise, fountain of delight, my God, give Yourself to me; kindle within me the fire of Your love. My Lord, instruct, direct and defend me in all things. Give me strength against all my fears and keep me from despair. Give me a faith that is real, a firm hope, and a sincere and perfect love. Let me always do You most holy will. Amen.
O Holy Spirit, most merciful Comforter: You proceed from the Father in a way we cannot understand. Come, I ask You, and dwell in my heart. Purify and cleanse me from all sin, and sanctify my soul. Cleanse it from every impurity, water its dryness, melt its coldness, save it from the paths of sin. Teach me humility that I may be pleasing to You, that You will dwell in me forever. Most blessed Light, comforting Light, enlighten me. Joy of paradise, fountain of delight, my God, give Yourself to me; kindle within me the fire of Your love. My Lord, instruct, direct and defend me in all things. Give me strength against all my fears and keep me from despair. Give me a faith that is real, a firm hope, and a sincere and perfect love. Let me always do You most holy will. Amen.
Requests to the Birthgiver of God*
Requests to the Birthgiver of God*
O loving Mother of our Good King, pure and blessed Virgin Mary: pour the grace of your Son and our God into my restless soul. Lead me by your prayers to always do the right thing, so that I may spend my whole life without blame and reach paradise through your prayers, Mother of God, for you are pure and blessed forever.
O loving Mother of our Good King, pure and blessed Virgin Mary: pour the grace of your Son and our God into my restless soul. Lead me by your prayers to always do the right thing, so that I may spend my whole life without blame and reach paradise through your prayers, Mother of God, for you are pure and blessed forever.
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
A Prayer to the Holy Trinity
The Father is my hope; the Son is my refuge; the Holy Spirit is my protection. O Holy Trinity, glory be to You!
The Father is my hope; the Son is my refuge; the Holy Spirit is my protection. O Holy Trinity, glory be to You!
*Note: Orthodox Christians do not technically pray to saints, at least not in the sense that many think of when using the word prayer. Rather, they ask saints for their prayers. Just as Christians naturally ask godly people on earth to pray for them, so Orthodox Christians ask glorified saints to pray for them. The saints are alive in Christ and make intercession before the throne of God. In addition, only God ultimately “saves” a person from sin, death, and destruction. However, God chooses to use human instruments in the ongoing process of salvation. See 1 Corinthians 9:22; 1 Timothy 4:16; Jude 23. When Orthodox Christians ask Mary, the Birthgiver of God, to “save” them, they are referring to Mary’s intercessions being a means which God uses in the ongoing process of salvation – similar to the human instrumentality mentioned in the texts listed above.