PRAYERS OF REPENTENCE
Lord our God, You who are good and merciful, I acknowledge
all my sins which I have committed every day in my life, in
thought, word and deed, in body and soul alike. I am truly
sorry that I have ever offended You, and I sincerely repent;
with tears I humbly pray, Lord; mercifully forgive me all my
past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve
and commit, with the help of Your Grace, to amend my way
of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of
righteousness and offer praise and glorify the Name of the
+ Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
LENTEN PRAYER
of St Ephraim the Syrian
Lord and Master of my life, deliver me from the spirit
of laziness, meddling, ambition and gossip.
+ Prostration
Give me, Your servant, the spirit of prudence,
humility, patience and love.
+ Prostration
Lord and King, grant that I may see my sins and faults and not
judge my brother, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen.
+ Prostration
(A Prostration is a humble offering of the body during prayer.
While making the sign of the cross, bow down to your knees
and touch your forehead to the ground. Then rise and repeat.)
PRAYERS OF REPENTENCE
Lord our God, You who are good and merciful, I acknowledge
all my sins which I have committed every day in my life, in
thought, word and deed, in body and soul alike. I am truly
sorry that I have ever offended You, and I sincerely repent;
with tears I humbly pray, Lord; mercifully forgive me all my
past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve
and commit, with the help of Your Grace, to amend my way
of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of
righteousness and offer praise and glorify the Name of the
+ Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
LENTEN PRAYER
of St Ephraim the Syrian
Lord and Master of my life, deliver me from the spirit
of laziness, meddling, ambition and gossip.
+ Prostration
Give me, Your servant, the spirit of prudence,
humility, patience and love.
+ Prostration
Lord and King, grant that I may see my sins and faults and not
judge my brother, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen.
+ Prostration
(A Prostration is a humble offering of the body during prayer.
While making the sign of the cross, bow down to your knees
and touch your forehead to the ground. Then rise and repeat.)
TRISAGION PRAYERS
+ In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen. Glory to You, O Lord, Glory to You!
Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all
places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver
of life: come and abide in us. Cleanse us from every stain of
sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy on us.
(repeat 3 times) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the
Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages.
Amen.
All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins.
Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal
our infirmities, for the glory of Your name.
Lord, have mercy (3x)
+ Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both
now and forever and to the 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.
+ For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of
the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and
forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
TRISAGION PRAYERS
+ In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen. Glory to You, O Lord, Glory to You!
Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all
places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver
of life: come and abide in us. Cleanse us from every stain of
sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy on us.
(repeat 3 times) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the
Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages.
Amen.
All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins.
Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal
our infirmities, for the glory of Your name.
Lord, have mercy (3x)
+ Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both
now and forever and to the 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.
+ For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of
the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and
forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
 PRAYER IN TIME OF TROUBLE
O God, our help and assistance, Who are just and merciful,
look down upon me, a sinner, have mercy upon me, and
deliver me from this trouble. I acknowledge and believe,
O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our correction,
when we drift away from You, and disobey Your
commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but
according to Your bountiful mercies, for I am the work of
Your hands, and You know my weakness. Grant me, Your
divine helping Grace and endow me with patience and
strength to endure my trials with complete submission to
Your Will. You are my only hope. I flee to You and trust that
in due time, when You know best, You will deliver me from
this trouble, and I shall rejoice in Your mercy, and praise
Your Holy Name, + The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
PRAYER FOR TRAVEL
Lord Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
You who traveled with your servant Joseph; You who
accompanied Your two disciples on the road to Emmaus and
set their hearts aflame with the warmth of Your love; Travel
with me also and bless my journey. Gladden my heart with
the nearness of Your Presence. Surround me with Your holy
angles to keep me safe. Deliver and protect me from all
danger, misfortune, and temptation. Keep me in the center of
Your love and obedient to Your will. Help me return home
again in peace, health and good will that I may praise and
glorify Your exalted Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all
the days of my life. Amen.
PRAYER IN TIME OF TROUBLE
O God, our help and assistance, Who are just and merciful,
look down upon me, a sinner, have mercy upon me, and
deliver me from this trouble. I acknowledge and believe,
O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our correction,
when we drift away from You, and disobey Your
commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but
according to Your bountiful mercies, for I am the work of
Your hands, and You know my weakness. Grant me, Your
divine helping Grace and endow me with patience and
strength to endure my trials with complete submission to
Your Will. You are my only hope. I flee to You and trust that
in due time, when You know best, You will deliver me from
this trouble, and I shall rejoice in Your mercy, and praise
Your Holy Name, + The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
PRAYER FOR TRAVEL
Lord Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
You who traveled with your servant Joseph; You who
accompanied Your two disciples on the road to Emmaus and
set their hearts aflame with the warmth of Your love; Travel
with me also and bless my journey. Gladden my heart with
the nearness of Your Presence. Surround me with Your holy
angles to keep me safe. Deliver and protect me from all
danger, misfortune, and temptation. Keep me in the center of
Your love and obedient to Your will. Help me return home
again in peace, health and good will that I may praise and
glorify Your exalted Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all
the days of my life. Amen.
MORNING PRAYERS
(First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1)
Arising from sleep, I thank you most Holy Trinity, that for
the sake of Your great kindness and long-suffering you have
not had righteous anger against me, for I am slothful and
sinful, neither have You destroyed me in my sins, but You
have shown to me Your customary love, and have raised me
up that I might sing Your morning hymn and glorify Your
majesty, in the name of the + Father, and the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
DAILY PRAYER
of Metropolitan Philaret
O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help
me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In each hour of
the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all
who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me
throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm
conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and
words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events,
let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act
firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing
others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming
day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to
pray and Yourself pray within me.
+ My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection
is the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity glory be to You. Amen.
MORNING PRAYERS
(First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1)
Arising from sleep, I thank you most Holy Trinity, that for
the sake of Your great kindness and long-suffering you have
not had righteous anger against me, for I am slothful and
sinful, neither have You destroyed me in my sins, but You
have shown to me Your customary love, and have raised me
up that I might sing Your morning hymn and glorify Your
majesty, in the name of the + Father, and the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
DAILY PRAYER
of Metropolitan Philaret
O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help
me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In each hour of
the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all
who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me
throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm
conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and
words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events,
let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act
firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing
others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming
day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to
pray and Yourself pray within me.
+ My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection
is the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity glory be to You. Amen.
 INTRODUCTION
Would you ever leave for school without
brushing your teeth or putting on shoes?
Never!
In the same way, we can begin to see prayer as an essential
part of our day, for the benefits are greater than fresh breath
or comfortable feet! Start small, with an icon of Christ and
just five minutes, but strive for consistency. The goal is to
remember, thank, and glorify God each and every day by
coming to meet Him face to face. By doing this, we grow
to rely on Christ and He becomes the center of our lives.
Remember, when we pray, we open the communication
between us and God in a very personal way. There’s no one
who knows us better than our Lord. He is with us each step
of the way, and He knows exactly what we need.
In the Orthodox Church, we learn how to pray from the Saints
who are illumined by God and who share in His glory. When
we use their prayers that were written and passed on to us, we
become like them and follow them into union with God. This
is the most effective way of reaching our Lord – for not every
ship that sets sails reaches its’ destination.
+ and my bones; enlighten the simplicity of my five senses,
We hope you enjoy and use this small gift
from the Norfolk Annunciation GOYA
1
INTRODUCTION
Would you ever leave for school without
brushing your teeth or putting on shoes?
Never!
In the same way, we can begin to see prayer as an essential
part of our day, for the benefits are greater than fresh breath
or comfortable feet! Start small, with an icon of Christ and
just five minutes, but strive for consistency. The goal is to
remember, thank, and glorify God each and every day by
coming to meet Him face to face. By doing this, we grow
to rely on Christ and He becomes the center of our lives.
Remember, when we pray, we open the communication
between us and God in a very personal way. There’s no one
who knows us better than our Lord. He is with us each step
of the way, and He knows exactly what we need.
In the Orthodox Church, we learn how to pray from the Saints
who are illumined by God and who share in His glory. When
we use their prayers that were written and passed on to us, we
become like them and follow them into union with God. This
is the most effective way of reaching our Lord – for not every
ship that sets sails reaches its’ destination.
+ and my bones; enlighten the simplicity of my five senses,
We hope you enjoy and use this small gift
from the Norfolk Annunciation GOYA
PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION
(Prepare by fasting and Confession with a Spiritual Father)
O Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God, who alone has
power to forgive the sins of men, do You, O Good One,
forgive all the sins that I have committed in knowledge or
in ignorance, and make me worthy to receive without
judgment Your divine, glorious, immaculate and life-giving
Mysteries; not unto punishment or unto increase of sin; but
unto purification, and sanctification and a promise of Your
Kingdom and the Life to come; as a protection and a help to
overthrow the enemy, and to blot out my many sins. For You
are a God of Mercy and compassion and unto You we
ascribe glory together with the + Father and the Holy Spirit;
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+ O God be gracious unto me a sinner. (repeat 3 times)
THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION
O You Who give me willingly Your Flesh for food, You
Who are fire, and burn the unworthy, scorch me not, O my
Maker, but rather pass through me into all my joints, my
feelings, and my heart. Burn up the thorns of all my sins.
Purify my soul, make holy my mind; strengthen my knees
and make me the temple of Your Holy Spirit and no longer
a dwelling place for sin. For You alone are our salvation,
and to You we offer due praise and thanksgiving. Amen. +
PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION
(Prepare by fasting and Confession with a Spiritual Father)
O Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God, who alone has
power to forgive the sins of men, do You, O Good One,
forgive all the sins that I have committed in knowledge or
in ignorance, and make me worthy to receive without
judgment Your divine, glorious, immaculate and life-giving
Mysteries; not unto punishment or unto increase of sin; but
unto purification, and sanctification and a promise of Your
Kingdom and the Life to come; as a protection and a help to
overthrow the enemy, and to blot out my many sins. For You
are a God of Mercy and compassion and unto You we
ascribe glory together with the + Father and the Holy Spirit;
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
+ O God be gracious unto me a sinner. (repeat 3 times)
THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION
O You Who give me willingly Your Flesh for food, You
Who are fire, and burn the unworthy, scorch me not, O my
Maker, but rather pass through me into all my joints, my
feelings, and my heart. Burn up the thorns of all my sins.
Purify my soul, make holy my mind; strengthen my knees
and make me the temple of Your Holy Spirit and no longer
a dwelling place for sin. For You alone are our salvation,
and to You we offer due praise and thanksgiving. Amen. +
 NICENE CREED (325 A.D.)
(The word “creed” means “I believe.” As Orthodox Christians,
we confess the one, true, universal faith that can be traced back
to the Apostles and has been without change for 2000+ years)
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator 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 ages, Light of Light, True God of
True God, begotten, not created; 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 was crucified also for us under
Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; On the third day
He arose, 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 I believe
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 acknowledge
one baptism for the remission of sin. I look for the resurrection
of the dead and the life of the ages to come. Amen.
(“Catholic” in this case means “Universal”)
NICENE CREED (325 A.D.)
(The word “creed” means “I believe.” As Orthodox Christians,
we confess the one, true, universal faith that can be traced back
to the Apostles and has been without change for 2000+ years)
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator 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 ages, Light of Light, True God of
True God, begotten, not created; 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 was crucified also for us under
Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; On the third day
He arose, 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 I believe
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 acknowledge
one baptism for the remission of sin. I look for the resurrection
of the dead and the life of the ages to come. Amen.
(“Catholic” in this case means “Universal”)
PRAYER OF A SINGLE PERSON
Blessed Lord, You who have given us an example of ideal
purity, strengthen me, I pray, when temptation attacks me,
and when strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may
remain constant in virtue and innocent in thought, word, and
deed, doing only those things that are well-pleasing to You.
Grant me growth in wisdom and understanding, that I may
serve You in holiness all the days of my life, + through the
prayers of Your all-immaculate Mother and of all thy Saints,
especially my patron Saint ____. Amen.
PRAYER BEFORE ANY TASK
(Sports matches, exams, performances, class presentations)
Almighty God, our help and refuge,
Source of all wisdom and pillar of strength,
You know that without You I am powerless.
I firmly believe that “apart from You I can do nothing.”
Send Your Grace to enable me to complete the task I am
about to undertake. Help me to accomplish it faithfully and
diligently so that it may prove helpful to myself and others.
And that it may bring glory to Your holy Name.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory of the
+ Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
“The things which are impossible with men
are possible with God.” Luke 18:27
PRAYER OF A SINGLE PERSON
Blessed Lord, You who have given us an example of ideal
purity, strengthen me, I pray, when temptation attacks me,
and when strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may
remain constant in virtue and innocent in thought, word, and
deed, doing only those things that are well-pleasing to You.
Grant me growth in wisdom and understanding, that I may
serve You in holiness all the days of my life, + through the
prayers of Your all-immaculate Mother and of all thy Saints,
especially my patron Saint ____. Amen.
PRAYER BEFORE ANY TASK
(Sports matches, exams, performances, class presentations)
Almighty God, our help and refuge,
Source of all wisdom and pillar of strength,
You know that without You I am powerless.
I firmly believe that “apart from You I can do nothing.”
Send Your Grace to enable me to complete the task I am
about to undertake. Help me to accomplish it faithfully and
diligently so that it may prove helpful to myself and others.
And that it may bring glory to Your holy Name.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory of the
+ Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
“The things which are impossible with men
are possible with God.” Luke 18:27
 PRAYERS BEFORE MEALS
+Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
both now and forever and to the 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.
+ Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ
our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy
Christ our God, bless us Your servants, our home/school,
and the food and drink before us, for You are the Source
of all blessings, now and forever and ever. Amen.
THANKSGIVING AFTER MEALS
+Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.
We thank You, O Christ our God, that You have satisfied
us with Your earthly gifts, deprive us not of Your Heavenly
Kingdom; but as You entered into the midst of Your
disciples, O Savior, and granted them peace, come among
us also and save us. Amen.
PRAYERS BEFORE MEALS
+Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
both now and forever and to the 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.
+ Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ
our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy
Christ our God, bless us Your servants, our home/school,
and the food and drink before us, for You are the Source
of all blessings, now and forever and ever. Amen.
THANKSGIVING AFTER MEALS
+Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.
We thank You, O Christ our God, that You have satisfied
us with Your earthly gifts, deprive us not of Your Heavenly
Kingdom; but as You entered into the midst of Your
disciples, O Savior, and granted them peace, come among
us also and save us. Amen.
EVENING PRAYERS
(First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1)
Psalm 141:1-2
Hear me when I call to you. Receive my prayer as incense,
and my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice.
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Now that the day has ended, I thank you Lord, and I ask
that the evening and the night be sinless. Grant this to me,
O Savior, and save me.
+ Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Prayers for Forgiveness
Lord, God our Father, if during this day I have sinned in
word, deed or thought forgive me in Your goodness and
love. (At this point, acknowledge and confess to God specific
personal sins from the day) Grant me peaceful sleep; protect
me from all evil and wake me in the morning that I may
glorify You, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit now and forever
and ever. Amen.
Prayers Before Sleep
Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ, I entrust my soul and
body. Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me eternal life.
Amen. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, and of the
Saints, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
EVENING PRAYERS
(First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1)
Psalm 141:1-2
Hear me when I call to you. Receive my prayer as incense,
and my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice.
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Now that the day has ended, I thank you Lord, and I ask
that the evening and the night be sinless. Grant this to me,
O Savior, and save me.
+ Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Prayers for Forgiveness
Lord, God our Father, if during this day I have sinned in
word, deed or thought forgive me in Your goodness and
love. (At this point, acknowledge and confess to God specific
personal sins from the day) Grant me peaceful sleep; protect
me from all evil and wake me in the morning that I may
glorify You, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit now and forever
and ever. Amen.
Prayers Before Sleep
Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ, I entrust my soul and
body. Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me eternal life.
Amen. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, and of the
Saints, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.