Intercessions

REMEMBER, O LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD, Your mercies and loving-kindnesses which are from all eternity, and through which You became Man and even willed to suffer crucifixion and death for the salvation of those who rightly believe in You. Having risen from the dead, You ascended into heaven, and sit at the right hand of God the Father and regard the humble prayers of those who call upon You with their whole heart: Incline Your ear, and hear the humble prayer of us, Your servants, as the sweet fragrance of spiritual incense, which we offer to You for all people.


First of all, remember Your Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church which You have purchased with Your precious blood. Establish, strengthen and increase her. Keep her in peace and preserve her unconquerable by the gates of hell forever. Heal the dissensions of the churches, quench the raging of the nations, and quickly destroy and uproot the rising of heresies, turning them into nothing through the power of Your Holy Spirit.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the President, the Congress, the Supreme Court, our Governor, and all in authority over us. Surround them with peace, and speak peace and blessing in their hearts for Your Holy Church, and for all Your people, in order that we may live calm and peaceful lives, in all godliness and dignity.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all Orthodox bishops, priests and deacons, and the whole clergy of Your Church, whom you have ordained to feed the flock of Your word, and by their prayers have mercy on me, a sinner.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all our parishioners who serve Your holy church: those who advise, those who labor and those who sing, those who bear fruit, and those who do good works and all who help our parish.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on (names) and grant them mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, visitation, pardon and remission of sins, that they may ever praise and glorify Your holy name.


Save, O 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, the homeless and the destitute, those who are in need of Your loving-kindness, and especially on Your servants suffering persecution for Your sake and for the Orthodox Faith from godless people, apostates, and heretics. Visit, strengthen, comfort and heal them, and by Your power quickly grant them relief, freedom, and deliverance.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the souls of all who are out this day/night; the homeless, the weary, the starving, the intemperate, the suicidal, those who are out for sin and the victims of sin, and those who are enduring any agony of body or mind. Strengthen them, Lord Jesus, and help them in body and mind.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who are out to rescue others, for nurses, doctors and pastors, for those undergoing operations, for those who must suffer bereavement, for those for whom it will be their last day on earth, give them calmness, faithfulness and sympathy and be near them and reward them.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all Orthodox Christians who are messengers and missionaries in Your service.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those whom we have offended or caused to stumble, and whom we have turned from the way of salvation, and whom we have led into evil and harmful deeds. By your divine providence restore them again to the path of salvation.


Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend us, and do us harm, and let them not perish because of us sinners.


Enlighten with the light of grace all who have left the Orthodox Faith and have been blinded by heresies, reuniting them to Your Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.


Remember, O Lord, all those who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection and eternal life, especially (names). Forgive all their sins committed in knowledge or ignorance. Grant them Your heavenly Kingdom. Let them enjoy Your eternal blessings in the Light of Your presence. Grant them peace, refreshment, fellowship with Your saints, and everlasting life.