Orthodox Christian Prayers
The Feast of Pentecost (also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Trinity Sunday) ~ explanation and practice
The Feast of Pentecost (also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Trinity Sunday)… is one of the Great Feasts of the Lord in the Orthodox Church, second in importance only to Pascha (Easter). It is celebrated 50 days after Pascha, hence its name (from the Greek Pentekostē, meaning […]
Brief life of Archbishop Ioasaph, founder of St. Vladimirs church, Edmonton / Liturgical Services to St. Ioasaph of Edmonton and Buenos Aries
Brief life of St. Archbishop Ioasaph, founder of St. Vladimirs church, Edmonton (Date of commemoration is Nov. 12 old style / Nov. 25 new style.) From the talk delivered at the glorification of Saint Ioasaph of Edmonton and Buenos Aries. Introduction from the original compilation of the life of […]
Third Video Message of Metropolitan Demetrius to the Faithful
Metropolitan Demetrius of America addresses the flock a third time encouraging them to pray in their homes if they are not able to get to church; and on prayers “for those who are absent with a reasonable cause.”
On the Second Coming of Christ ~ Ignatius Brianchaninov
The Son of man shall come in His glory ~ (Mt. 25:31) Beloved brethren! Not long ago, we beheld our Lord Jesus Christ born in the manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, placed in the cradle, having taken upon Himself with His humanity all human weakness other than sin. Not long ago, […]
Prayer to the Holy Fathers of Optina
by Anonymous O divine community of holy fathers, ye God-bearing elders of Optina, in the angelic life ye have shone forth upon the earth and are glorified in the heavenly city! We know that in the days of your earthly service no one departed from you empty and disconsolate, for […]
Akathist for Holy Communion
by Unknown An akathist to be read as part of the prayers said in preparation for Holy Communion. Kontakion I Chosen Bridegroom of our hearts and souls, through Thine incarnation and death on the cross Thou hast betrothed all mankind to Thysclf forever and hast given us as a pledge […]
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos
by St Nikolai of Ohrid and Zhicha Waves of passion disturb my spirit, great sadness and anguish have overwhelmed my soul. Embalm my soul with Thy Son’s peace, O Most Holy One, and by His Grace drive away every doubt and despair. Calm the storm of my sins that, like […]
Prayer for Enemies
by Unknown (traditional) Lord Jesus Christ, Who didst command us to love our enemies, and those who defame and injure us, and to pray for them and forgive them; Who Thyself didst pray for Thine enemies, who crucified Thee: grant us, we pray, the spirit of Christian reconciliation and meekness, […]
The Morning Prayer of Philaret Metropolitan of Moscow
Lord, let me accept calmly all that this day might bring me and let me devote myself completely to Your sacred will. Direct me and help me each hour of this day. Control my thoughts and feelings in all my deeds and words. When unpredictable circumstances arise, do not let […]
A Prayer for Children
by Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich All-plenteous Lord Jesus Christ, Who was once even Thyself a child and Who used to love and bless children, have mercy upon the children of our time, and save them – so that unbaptized children may be baptized, and so that baptized children may be strengthened […]
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