Rising from sleep, before doing any other thing, stand reverently, presenting yourself before the All-Seeing God, and, making the sign of the cross, say:
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then wait a little until all your feelings come to silence and your thoughts leave everything earthly, and then say the following prayers, without haste and with heartfelt attention:
God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Bow)
God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Bow)
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filthiness, and save us, Good, our souls.
Heavenly King, Comforter (Adviser, Mentor), Spirit of truth, present everywhere (located) and filling everything (with His presence), Treasure of goods and Giver of life, come and dwell in us (among us), cleanse us from all sin and save, O Most Good One, our souls.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
It is read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse our sins. Lord, forgive our iniquities. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. (Three times).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now, and always, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Our Father, who is 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Rising from sleep, we fall down to Thee, the Blesser, and cry out the angelic song to Thee, the Stronger: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, O God, through the Mother of God have mercy on us.
Having risen from sleep, we fall before You, O Good One, and we proclaim an angelic song to You, O Mighty One: “Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O God, through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
From bed and sleep you raised me up, Lord, enlighten my mind and heart, and open my lips, even as you sing to thee, Holy Trinity: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, O God, have mercy on us through the Mother of God.
You raised me from bed and from sleep, Lord! Enlighten my mind and my heart and open my lips to sing to You, Holy Trinity: “Holy, Holy, Holy You, O God, through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”
And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge will come, and every deed will be exposed, but with fear we call at midnight: Holy, Holy, Holy are you, God, have mercy on us through the Mother of God.
Suddenly the Judge will come, and everyone's deeds will be revealed. But in fear we will exclaim at midnight: “Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O God, through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”
Lord, have mercy. (12 times)
Having risen from sleep, I thank You, Holy Trinity, for for the sake of Your goodness and long-suffering, You were not angry with me, lazy and sinful, and below You destroyed me with my iniquities; but You loved mankind as a rule, and in the despair of a lying person You raised me up to morning and glorify Your power. And now enlighten my mental eyes, open my lips, to learn Your words, and to understand Your commandments, and to do Your will, and to sing to You in confession. with your heart, and sing Your all-holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Rising from sleep, I thank You, Holy Trinity, that by Your great goodness and long-suffering, You, God, were not angry with me, lazy and sinful, and did not destroy me with my iniquities, but showed me Your usual love for mankind, and raised me, lying insensible, so that early in the morning I would turn to You and glorify Your power. And now enlighten the eyes of my thoughts, open my mouth, so that I may learn Your word, and understand Your commandments, and do Your will, and sing, glorifying You from my heart, and glorify Your all-holy name, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and always, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Come, let us worship the King our God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship our King, God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship and fall before Christ, the King, our God. (Bow)
Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)
Come, let us bow and fall before Christ Himself, our King and God. (Bow)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your compassions, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me. I have sinned against You alone and have done evil before You, so that You may be justified in Your words and triumph over Your judgment. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, you have loved the truth; You have shown me Your unknown and secret wisdom. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be clean; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. There is joy and gladness in my hearing; the bones of the humble will rejoice. Turn away Your face from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create a pure heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Give me the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Lord’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked your way, and wickedness will turn to you. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; my tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a contrite and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then take pleasure in the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; then they will place your calf on the altar.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy and according to the multitude of Your mercies, blot out my iniquity; completely wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me. I have sinned against You, the One, and done evil before You, so that you may be justified in Your words and win if they enter into court with You. For behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and my mother bore me in sins. For behold, You have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the hidden and secret things of Your wisdom. You will sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; wash me, and I will become whiter than snow; let me hear joy and gladness, and my humiliated bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew the Right Spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Sovereign Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your ways, and the wicked will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; my tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, You will open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For if You had desired sacrifice, I would have given it; you will not be pleased with burnt offerings. A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit; God will not despise a contrite and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Thy favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be erected; then Thou shalt accept graciously the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and burnt offerings, and then they will lay the bullocks on Thy altar.
I believe in one God, the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to whom all things were. For our sake, man and for our salvation, who came down from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became human. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried. And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And the one who is to come will judge with glory the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who is with the Father and the Son, we are worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I hope for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the next century. Amen.
1 I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, of all things, visible and invisible. 2 And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, unmade, of one essence with the Father, through whom all things were made. 3 For our sake, people, and for our salvation, who came down from heaven, and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man. 4 He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. 5 And rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. 6 And ascended into heaven, and sat at the right hand of the Father. 7 And He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. 8 And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, together with the Father and the Son, alike worshiped and glorified, who spoke through the prophets. 9 Into one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. 10 I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. 11 I look forward to the resurrection of the dead 12 and the life of the age to come. Amen.
God, cleanse me, a sinner, for I have done no more good before You; but deliver me from the evil one, and let Your will be done in me, that I may open my unworthy mouth without condemnation and praise Your holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.
God, cleanse me, a sinner, for I have never done good before You, but deliver me from evil and may Your will be done in me, so that I may not open my unworthy lips to condemnation and praise Your holy name, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Having risen from sleep, I bring the midnight hymn to Ti, O Savior, and falling down crying to Ti: do not let me fall asleep in a sinful death, but have mercy on me, crucify yourself with your will, and hasten to raise me who lies in laziness, and save me by standing and by prayer, and by nightly sleep, dawn on me a sinless day, O Christ God, and save me.
Rising from sleep, I bring the midnight song to You, Savior, and falling at Your feet, I cry to You: do not let me fall asleep in sinful death, but have pity on me, who voluntarily endured crucifixion, and quickly raise me, lying carelessly, and save me, standing before You in prayer. And after a night’s sleep, send me a clear, sinless day, O Christ God, and save me.
To You, Lord, the Lover of Mankind, having risen from sleep, I come running, and I strive for Your works with Your mercy, and I pray to You: help me at all times, in all things, and deliver me from all worldly evil things and the devil's haste, and save me and bring me into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator and the Provider and Giver of all good, in You is all my hope, and I send glory to You, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
To You, Lord Lover of Mankind, having risen from sleep, I hasten, and I take up deeds pleasing to You, according to Your mercy, and I pray to You: help me at all times, in every matter, and deliver me from all evil vicissitudes in this world and from the devil’s assistance, and save me, and lead me into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator and Provider and Giver of all good. And in You is all my hope, and I send up glory to You, now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Lord, by Your many goodness and Your great bounties You have given me, Your servant, the passing time of this night to pass without misfortune from all evil that is contrary to me; You Yourself, Master of all Creators, grant me with Your true light and an enlightened heart to do Your will, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, out of Your many goodness and Your great mercy, You have given me, Your servant, to pass through the last time of this night without misfortune from any evil of the enemy. You Yourself, Master, Creator of everything, grant me Your true light and an enlightened heart to do Your will, now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Lord Almighty, God of hosts and all flesh, who lives in the highest and looks upon the humble, who searches the hearts and wombs and the innermost parts of men, Who is the forerunner, the Beginningless and the Everlasting Light, with Him there is no change, or change, overshadowing; Himself, Immortal King, accept our prayers, even at this time, for the multitude of Your generosity boldly, from the wicked we create to You, and forgive us our sins, whether we have sinned in deed, in word, in thought, in knowledge, or in ignorance; and cleanse us from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant us with a cheerful heart and sober thoughts to pass through the whole night of this present life, awaiting the coming of the bright and revealed day of Your Only Begotten Son, Lord and God and Savior our Jesus Christ, the Judge of all will come with glory, to give to each according to his deeds; let us not fall and become lazy, but be watchful and raised up to do what is to come, prepare for joy and the Divine palace of His glory below, where those who celebrate the unceasing and ineffable voice The sweetness of those who see Your face is inexpressible kindness. For You are the true Light, you enlighten and sanctify all things, and all creation sings to You forever and ever. Amen.
Lord Almighty, God of the disembodied Powers and all flesh, living on the heights of heaven and looking down upon the valleys of the earth, testing the hearts and inner feelings and secrets of people, knowing clearly, the beginningless and eternal Light, Who has no change and not a shadow of change! Yourself, immortal King, accept our prayers, which we, boldly hoping for the multitude of Your mercies, presently bring to You from evil lips, and forgive us our sins, in deed, word, and thought, committed by us consciously and out of ignorance, and cleanse us from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, [making us temples of Your Holy Spirit]. And grant us with a watchful heart and a sober mind to go through the whole night of our present life, awaiting the coming of the bright day of the appearance of Your Only Begotten Son, our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ, when He, the Judge of all, will come to earth with glory to reward everyone according to their deeds; May He find us not fallen and lazy, but awake and risen, fulfilling His commandments, and ready to enter with Him into the joy and divine chamber of His glory, where those who celebrate the unceasing voice and inexpressible pleasure contemplate the indescribable beauty of Your face. For You are the true Light, enlightening and sanctifying everything, and all creation sings to You forever and ever. Amen.
Let us bless you, O most high God and Lord of mercy, who always does with us great and unexplored, glorious and terrible, the number of which is innumerable, who has given us sleep for the repose of our infirmity, and weakening of the labors of the arduous flesh. We thank Thee, for Thou didst not destroy us with our iniquities, but Thou didst love mankind as usual, and in the hopelessness of us, Thou didst raise thee to glorify Thy power. Moreover, we pray for Your immeasurable goodness, enlighten our thoughts, clear our minds, and raise our minds from the heavy sleep of laziness: open our lips, and let me fulfill Your praise, so that we may Let us unwaveringly sing and confess to You, in all, and from all, to the glorified God, the Beginning Father, with Your Only Begotten Son, and Your All-Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen.
We bless you, Almighty God and Lord of mercy, who always does with us great and incomprehensible deeds, glorious and terrible, which are innumerable, giving us sleep for the repose of our weakness and for rest from the labors of the arduous flesh. We thank You, for You did not destroy us with our iniquities, but showed Your love for mankind, as usual, and raised us, lying unconscious in sleep, to praise Your power. Therefore, we pray to Your immeasurable goodness: enlighten our mental eyes and raise our minds from the heavy sleep of carelessness. Open our lips and fill them with Your praise, so that we can unwaveringly sing, [praise] and glorify You, the glorified God in all and from all, the beginningless Father with Your only begotten Son and Your all-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
I sing of Your grace, O Lady, I pray to You, my mind is filled with grace. Teach me to walk the right way, along the path of Christ’s commandments. Strengthen your vigil for the song, driving away despondency and sleep. Bound by the captives of the Falls, allow them through Your prayers, Bride of God. Preserve me by night and by day, delivering me from the fighting enemy. She who gave birth to God, the life-giver, was killed by my passions and revived. Even the One who gave birth to the non-evening Light, enlighten my blind soul. O wondrous Lady of the Palace, create for me the house of the Divine Spirit. You who gave birth to a doctor, heal my soul of many years of passion. Worried by the storm of life, guide me towards the path of repentance. Deliver me from eternal fire, and from evil worms, and from Tartarus. May the demon not show me joy, even though I am guilty of many sins. Create me again, having promised to be insensible, Most Immaculate, without sin. Show me the strangeness of all kinds of torment, and implore everyone to the Lord. Heavenly one, grant me joy, with all the saints. Most Holy Virgin, hear the voice of Your unneeded servant. Give me tears, Most Pure One, that cleanse my soul of filth. I bring lamentations from my heart to You unceasingly, be diligent, Lady. Accept my prayer service and offer it to the gracious God. Greatest Angel, created me above the merging of the world. Light-bringing heavenly Sena, direct spiritual grace in me. I lift up my hands and lips to praise, defiled with filth, O All-Immaculate One. Deliver me from the dirty tricks that are choking me, diligently beseeching Christ; To him is due honor and worship, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
I sing of Your grace, Lady, I pray to You, bless my mind. Teach me to walk right along the path of Christ's commandments. Strengthen me, so that I may stay awake in singing, driving away despondency and sleep. Free the one bound by the bonds of sin through Your prayers, O Bride of God. Protect me night and day, delivering me from the attacks of enemies. Who gave birth to God, the Giver of life, revive me, killed by passions. She who gave birth to the Never-Evening Light, enlighten my blind soul. O wondrous Palace of the Lord, make me the home of the Divine Spirit. Having given birth to a doctor, heal the long-term passions of my soul. Carried along the waves of life’s storm, guide me to the path of repentance. Deliver me from the eternal fire, the evil worm and the underworld. May I not turn out to be a joy to the demons, guilty of many sins. Renew me, Most Immaculate, decrepit from inconspicuous sins. Show me not involved in any torment and implore everyone to the Lord. Honor me with all the saints to join in the heavenly joy. Most Holy Virgin, hear the voice of Your indecent servant! Grant me streams of tears, Most Pure One, that cleanse the filth of my soul. I bring you groans from my heart unceasingly - be zealous, Lady! Accept my prayer service and bring it to the merciful God. Raised above the Angels, lift me above the turmoil of this world. Light-bearing heavenly Tabernacle, direct spiritual grace within me. I lift up my hands and lips to praise, defiled by filth, the All-Immaculate One. Deliver me from soul-destroying abominations, diligently begging Christ - to Him is due honor and worship now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
My most merciful and all-merciful God, Lord Jesus Christ, for the sake of love you came down and became incarnate, so that you might save everyone. And again, Savior, save me by grace, I pray to You; Even if you save me from works, there is no grace and no gift, but more than debt. Hey, abundant in generosity and unspeakable in mercy! Believe in Me, O Christ, you will live and not see death forever. Even if faith, even in You, saves the desperate, behold, I believe, save me, for You are my God and Creator. Let faith instead of works be imputed to me, O my God, for you will not find works to justify me. But may my faith prevail instead of all, may it answer, may it justify me, may it show me to be a partaker of Your eternal glory. May Satan not snatch me away and boast, O Word, that he has torn me away from Your hand and fence; but either I want to save me, or I don’t want to, O Christ my Savior, foretell that I will soon perish: For you are my God from my mother’s womb. Grant me, Lord, now to love Thee, as I sometimes loved that very sin; and to work again for you without laziness is as boring as you worked before to the flattering Satan. Most of all, I will serve You, my Lord and God Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
My most merciful and all-merciful God, Lord Jesus Christ, out of great love You came down and became incarnate to save everyone. And again, Savior, I pray to You: save me by grace! After all, if You could save me for my works, it would not be grace and a gift, but rather a duty. Thus, rich in compassion and inexpressible in mercy, for You said, O my Christ: “He who believes in Me will live and will never see death.” If faith in You saves those who have lost hope, then behold, I believe, save me, for You are my God and Creator. May my faith be credited instead of my works, O my God, for You will not find any works to justify me. But instead of all of them, let this faith of mine be sufficient - let it answer, let it justify me, let it show me as a participant in Your eternal glory. May Satan not kidnap me and may he not boast that he has torn me away from Yours, Word of God, hands and fences. But whether I want or not, save me, Christ, my Savior, quickly come to my aid, hurry, I am perishing, for You are my God from my mother’s womb! Grant me, Lord, now to love You, as I once loved that same sin, and to serve You again without laziness, diligently, as I previously worked for Satan the deceiver. I will constantly serve You, my Lord and God Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.
Holy Angel, standing before my damned soul and my passionate life, do not forsake me, a sinner, and depart from me for my intemperance. Do not give room to the crafty demon to possess me through the violence of this mortal body; strengthen my poor and thin hand and guide me on the path of salvation. To her, holy Angel of God, guardian and patron of my accursed soul and body, forgive me everything, I have offended you so much all the days of my life, and even if I sinned this past night, cover me this day, and keep me from every temptation of the enemy, so that in no sin I anger God, and pray for me to the Lord, that he may confirm me in His fear, and show me worthy servant of His goodness. Amen.
Holy Angel, appointed to watch over my poor soul and unhappy life, do not leave me, a sinner, and do not depart from me for my intemperance. Do not give the opportunity to the evil demon to rule over me through this mortal body. Take my unfortunate and drooping hand tightly and lead me to the path of salvation. O holy Angel of God, guardian and patron of my poor soul and body! Forgive me everything with which I have offended You all the days of my life, and if I have sinned in any way this past night, protect me this day and save me from every temptation of the enemy, so that I do not anger God with any sin, and pray to the Lord for me, may He strengthen me in His fear and show me a servant worthy of His goodness. Amen.
My Most Holy Lady Theotokos, through Your saints and all-powerful prayers, take away from me, Your humble and accursed servant, despondency, oblivion, foolishness, negligence, and all foul, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my accursed heart and from my darkened mind; and extinguish the flame of my passions, for I am poor and damned. And deliver me from many and cruel memories and enterprises, and free me from all evil actions. For blessed art thou from all generations, and glorified is thy most honorable name unto the ages of ages. Amen.
My Most Holy Lady, Mother of God, with Your saints and all-powerful prayers, drive away from me, Your humble and unfortunate servant, despondency, oblivion, unreason, negligence and all the nasty, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my poor heart and from my darkened mind, and extinguish the flame of my passions, for I am wretched and unhappy. And deliver me from many harmful memories and intentions, and free me from all evil deeds, for all generations bless You and Your revered name is glorified forever and ever. Amen.
Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (name), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and a prayer book for my soul.
Pray to God for me, holy saint of God (name), for I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.
*or: holy apostle (martyr, saint) – etc.) (name)
Virgin Mary, Rejoice, O Blessed Mary, the Lord is with You; Blessed are You among women and blessed is the Fruit of Your womb, for You have given birth to the Savior of our souls.
Virgin Mary, rejoice; gracious Mary, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have given birth to the Savior of our souls.
Save, Lord, Your people, and bless Your inheritance, granting victories over the opposition, and preserving Your life through Your Cross.
Save, Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victories over your enemies and preserving Your people through Your Cross.
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), my parents (name), relatives (name), and all my neighbors, and friends, and all Orthodox Christians.
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), my parents (names), relatives (names), bosses, mentors, benefactors (their names) and all Orthodox Christians.
Rest in peace, Lord, the souls of your departed servants: my parents (name), relatives (name), and all the neighbors of my family, and others, and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them Kingdom of Heaven.
Rest, O Lord, the souls of Your departed servants: my parents (names), relatives, benefactors (their names), and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them the Kingdom of Heaven.
If you can, read this memorial instead of short prayers for the living and the dead:
Remember, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, your mercy and generosity from all eternity, for whose sake you became human, and crucifixion and death, salvation for the sake of the right in you believers, you have deigned to endure; and rose from the dead, you ascended into heaven and sit at the right hand of God the Father, and listen to the humble prayers of those who call on You with all their hearts: incline Your ear and hear the humble the prayer of me, Thy needless servant, into the stench of the spiritual fragrance, which is offered to Thee for all Thy people. And first of all, remember Your Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which You have provided with Your honest Blood, and established, and strengthened, and expanded, multiplied, pacified, and preserve the insurmountable gates of hell forever; Calm the tearing apart of the Churches, quench the pagan vacillations, and quickly destroy and eradicate the heresies of rebellion, and turn them into nothingness by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Bow)
Remember, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, the mercies and generosity inherent in You from all eternity, for the sake of which You became man, and crucifixion and death, for the salvation of the right of those who believe in You, you were pleased to endure; and rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father, and listens to the humble prayers of those who call upon You with all their hearts; incline Your ear and hear the humble prayer of me, Your indecent servant, like the aroma of a spiritual fragrance, brought to You for all Your people. And first of all, remember Your Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which You acquired with Your precious Blood, and establish, and strengthen, and expand, multiply, pacify, and preserve forever through the insurmountable gates of hell; Stop the divisions of the Churches, curb the insolence of the pagans, and quickly destroy and eradicate the uprising of heresies, and turn them into nothingness by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on our God-protected country, its authorities and army, so that we may live a quiet and silent life in all piety and purity. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on our God-protected country, its authorities and army, so that we may lead a quiet and serene life in all piety and purity. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Great Lord and Father of our Holy Patriarch (name), Reverend Metropolitans, Orthodox Archbishops and Bishops, Priests and Deacons, and all the congregation O ecclesiastical one, you have appointed me to shepherd your verbal flock, and through their prayers have mercy and save me, a sinner. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Great Master and Father of our Most Holy Patriarch (name), the Right Reverend metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops, also priests and deacons, and all the church servants whom You have appointed to shepherd Your spiritual flock, and through their prayers, have mercy and save me, a sinner. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), and with his holy prayers forgive my sins. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (his name), and through his holy prayers, forgive my sins. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents (name), relatives (name), and all the neighbors of my family, and friends, and grant them Your peace and premium goodness. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents (their names), brothers and sisters, and my relatives according to the flesh, and all those close to my family, and friends, and grant them Your earthly and heavenly blessings. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy according to the multitude of Your bounties, all the sacred monks, monks and nuns, and all those living in virginity and reverence and fasting in monasteries, in deserts, in caves, mountains, pillars, gates, clefts of stone, islands of the sea, and in every place of Your dominion living faithfully, and serving You piously, and praying to You: ease their burden, and Comfort their sorrow, and give them strength and strength to achieve their feat in You, and through their prayers grant me remission of sins. (Bow)
Save, O Lord, and have mercy, according to the multitude of Your bounties, on the holy monks, monks and nuns, and on all those living in virginity and reverence and fasting in monasteries, in deserts, in caves, mountains, pillars, gates, rock clefts, sea islands, and in every place of Your dominion who faithfully live and piously serve You, and pray to You. Ease their burden, and comfort their sorrow, and give them strength and strength from You for achievement, and through their prayers grant me remission of sins. (Bow).
Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor and the orphans and widows, and those who are in sickness and sorrow, troubles and sorrows, situations and captivity, prisons and imprisonment, most of all in persecution, for Your sake and the Orthodox faith, from the tongues of the godless, from the apostates and from heretics, Thy present servants, and remember, visit, strengthen, Comfort, and soon by Your strength I will weaken, grant them freedom and deliverance. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor and the orphans, and the widows, and those who are in sickness and sorrow, in troubles and sorrows, difficult circumstances and captivity, in prisons and captivity, especially Your servants, for Your sake and the Orthodox faith, persecuted from the pagans, the atheists, from apostates and heretics, and remember them, visit, Strengthen, comfort, and soon by Your power give them relief, freedom and deliverance. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who do good to us, who have mercy and nourishment on us, who gave us alms, and who commanded us unworthy to pray for them, and who give us peace, and show Your mercy to them, giving them everything, including requests for salvation, and the perception of eternal blessings. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who show us good deeds, who pity and satisfy us, who are merciful to us, and who commanded us, unworthy, to pray for them, and who calm us down, and deal mercifully with them, giving them everything necessary for salvation and receiving eternal blessings. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those sent to serve, those who travel, our fathers and brothers, and all Orthodox Christians. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those sent to serve, our traveling fathers and brothers, and all Orthodox Christians. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who were tempted by my madness, and who turned away from the path of salvation and led to evil and inappropriate deeds; By Your Divine Providence, return the packs to the path of salvation. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those whom I, through my foolishness, have seduced, and turned away from the path of salvation, and attracted to evil and inappropriate deeds; By Your Divine Providence, turn them back to the path of salvation. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and those who create misfortune for me, and do not leave them to perish for my sake, a sinner. (Bow)
Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me and cause me trouble, and do not allow them to perish because of me, a sinner. (Bow)
Those who have departed from the Orthodox faith and are blinded by disastrous heresies, with the light of Your knowledge, enlighten and Thy Holy Apostles of the Catholic Church. (Bow)
Enlighten those who have departed from the Orthodox faith and are blinded by the destructive heresies by the light of Your knowledge and bring them to Your Holy Apostolic Catholic Church. (Bow)
Remember, Lord, from this life the most holy patriarchs, the most holy metropolitans, archbishops and bishops of the Orthodox, who departed from this life, in the priesthood and in the clergy of the church, and who served You in the monastic rank, and rest in Your eternal villages with the saints. (Bow)
Remember, Lord, the most holy patriarchs, right reverend metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops who have departed from this life, all who served You in the rank of priest, and in the clergy, and in the monastic rank, and rest in Your eternal abodes with the saints. (Bow)
Remember, Lord, the souls of Your departed servants, my parents (name), relatives (name), and all my neighbors and friends; and forgive them all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, giving them the Kingdom and the communion of Your eternal good things and Your endless and blissful life of pleasure. (Bow)
Remember, Lord, the souls of Your departed servants, my parents (their names), and all relatives according to the flesh; and forgive all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, giving them the Kingdom of Heaven, and the participation of Your eternal blessings, and the pleasure of Your endless and blissful life. (Bow)
Remember, Lord, and all in the hope of resurrection and eternal life, the departed, our fathers and brothers and sisters, and those lying here and everywhere, Orthodox Christians, and with the saints Wherever the light of Your countenance is present, grant us, and have mercy on us, for You are Good and Lover of Mankind. Amen. (Bow)
Remember, O Lord, all those who have fallen asleep with the hope of resurrection and eternal life: our fathers and brothers and sisters, both the Orthodox Christians who lie here and everywhere, and with Your saints, where the light of Your face shines, settle them, and have mercy on us, as the Good One and the Lover of Mankind. Amen. (Bow)
Grant, Lord, forgiveness of sins to all those who have gone before in the faith and hope of the resurrection, our fathers, brothers and sisters, and create for them an eternal memory. (Thrice)
Grant, Lord, remission of sins to all those who have previously departed in the faith and hope of resurrection: our fathers, brothers and sisters, and create for them eternal memory. (Thrice)
It is worthy that You are truly blessed, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.
It is truly worthy to glorify You, Mother of God, always blessed and immaculate and Mother of our God. You are worthy of greater honor than the Cherubim, and in Your glory you are incomparably higher than the Seraphim, who virginally gave birth to God the Word, and as the true Mother of God we magnify You.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the prayers of Your Most Pure Mother, our holy and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.