Introductory Prayers

The following prayers should be said each time you begin your prayers whether in the morning or evening or any other time of the day.

Begin Prayers with :

In the name of the Father Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Gory to you our God , Glory be to Thee!

Prayer to Holy Spirit
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.

Trisagion Prayer
Holy God. Holy Mighty. Holy Immortal Have mercy on us.(3)

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.(3)

Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen

Lord's Prayer
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.

Lord have mercy (3)

 

Seasonal Variation

At differing times of the year we replace the saying of "Heavenly King..." with the following:

From Pascha to the Ascension
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life! (3 times)

From Ascension to its leavetaking:
You have ascended in glory, Christ our God, granting joy to your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through the blessing, they were assured that You are the Son of God, the redeemer of the world.

On the Saturday before Pentecost we omit "Heavenly King..." and go directly from "Glory to you , our God, glory to You!" to the Trisagion Prayers.