Basic Christian prayers. Christian prayers

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JESUS ​​PRAYER .

Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner (3 times).
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER .

Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be it Your 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, as we forgive our debtors, and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY VIRGIN .

Mother of God, Virgin, rejoice! 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.

ABOUT, Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord, Queen of heaven and earth! Listen to my much-painful sighing of our soul, look down from Thy holy height upon us, who worship Thy Most Pure Image with faith and love! Behold, we are immersed in sins and overwhelmed by sorrows, looking at Your image, as if You were alive and living with us, we offer our humble prayers. Imams have no other help, no other intercession, no consolation, except You, O Mother of all who mourn and are burdened! Help us the weak, quench our sorrow, guide us who are erring on the right path, heal and save the hopeless, grant us the rest of our lives in peace and silence. Grant a Christian death, and at the terrible judgment of Your Son, the merciful Intercessor will appear to us, may we always sing, magnify and glorify You, as the good Intercessor of the Christian race, with all those who have pleased God. Amen!

PRAYER SYMBOL OF FAITH .

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, true from God, born, not created, Consubstantial with the Father, by Him all things were. For our sake, man, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. She was 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 again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the life-giving, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of ​​the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the next century. Amen.

ALIVE IN HELP …

Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God. Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. For He will deliver you from the snare of hunters, and from rebellious words, His lashes will overshadow you, and under His wing you hope: His truth will surround you with weapons. Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the day, from the things that pass in the darkness, from the debris, and from the demon of the midday. A thousand will fall from your country, and darkness will be at your right hand, but it will not come close to you, otherwise you will look at your eyes, and you will see the reward of sinners. For You, O Lord, are my hope, You have made the Most High your refuge. Evil will not come to you, and wound will not approach your body, as His Angel commanded you, keeping you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but not when you dash your foot on a stone, step on an asp and a basilisk, and cross a lion and a serpent. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and I will cover, and because I have known My name. He will call to me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him, and I will glorify him, I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.

Holy Angel of Christ, falling to you I pray, my holy guardian, devoted to me for the preservation of my soul to my sinful body from holy baptism, but with my laziness and my evil custom I have angered your most pure lordship and driven you away from me with all my cold deeds and slander. , envy, condemnation by contempt, disobedience, brotherly hatred and resentment, love of money, adultery, rage, stinginess, gluttony without satiety and drunkenness, verbosity, evil thoughts and crafty ones, proud custom and lustful indignation, driven by self-will for all carnal lust. Oh, my evil will, even dumb beasts don’t do it! How can you look at me, or approach me, like a stinking dog? Whose eyes, Angel of Christ, look upon me, entangled in evil in vile deeds? How can I already ask for forgiveness with my bitter and evil and crafty deed, I fall into misery all day and night and at every hour? But I pray to you, falling down to my holy guardian, have mercy on me, your sinful and unworthy servant (name), be my helper and intercessor against the evil of my opponent, with your holy prayers, and make me a partaker of the Kingdom of God with all the saints, always, and now , and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL .

Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies who fight with me, and make them like sheep. And humble their evil hearts and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first prince and governor heavenly powers, Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows and sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil when You hear us, sinners, praying to You and calling on Your Holy name. Hasten our help and overcome all those who oppose us by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew Christ for the Fool's sake, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs, the holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius and all the saints our fathers, who from time immemorial pleased God and all the holy heavenly powers. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from coward, flood, fire, sword and from vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen.

Of course, it is better to learn them by heart.

JESUS ​​PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner (3 times).
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER

Father, Who art thou 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, as we forgive our debtors, and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY VIRGIN

O Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord, Queen of heaven and earth! Hear my much-painful sighing of our soul, look down from Thy holy height upon us, who worship Thy Most Pure Image with faith and love! Behold, we are immersed in sins and overwhelmed by sorrows, looking at Your image, as if You were alive and living with us, we offer our humble prayers. The imams have no other help, no other intercession, no consolation, except You, O Mother of all who grieve and are burdened! Help us the weak, satisfy our sorrow, guide us who are erring on the right path, heal and save the hopeless, grant us the rest of our lives in peace and silence. Grant a Christian death, and at the terrible judgment of Your Son, the merciful Intercessor will appear to us, may we always sing, magnify and glorify You, as the good Intercessor of the Christian race, with all those who have pleased God. Amen!

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PRAYER SYMBOL OF FAITH

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, true from God, born, not created, Consubstantial with the Father, by Him all things were. For our sake, man, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. She was 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 again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the life-giving, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of ​​the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the next century. Amen.

ALIVE IN HELP...

Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God. Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. For He will deliver you from the snare of hunters, and from rebellious words, His lashes will overshadow you, and under His wing you hope: His truth will surround you with weapons. Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the day, from the things that pass in the darkness, from the debris, and from the demon of the midday. A thousand will fall from your country, and darkness will be at your right hand, but it will not come close to you, otherwise you will look at your eyes, and you will see the reward of sinners. For You, O Lord, are my hope, You have made the Most High your refuge. Evil will not come to you, and wound will not approach your body, as His Angel commanded you, keeping you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but not when you dash your foot on a stone, step on an asp and a basilisk, and cross a lion and a serpent. Because he trusted in Me, I will deliver him, and I will cover him, because he knows My name. He will call to me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him, and I will glorify him, I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.

PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

Holy Angel of Christ, falling to you I pray, my holy guardian devoted to me for the preservation of my soul to my sinful body from holy baptism, but with my laziness and my evil custom I have angered your most pure lordship and driven you away from me with all the cold deeds, slander, envy, condemnation, contempt, disobedience, brotherly hatred and resentment, love of money, adultery, rage, stinginess, gluttony without satiety and drunkenness with many words, evil thoughts and crafty ones, proud custom and lustful indignation, driven by self-desire for all carnal lust. Oh, my evil will, even dumb beasts don’t do it! How can you look at me, or approach me, like a stinking dog? Whose eyes, Angel of Christ, look upon me, entangled in evil in vile deeds? How can I already ask for forgiveness with my bitter and evil and crafty deed, I fall into misery all day and night and at every hour? But I pray to you, falling down to my holy guardian, have mercy on me, a sinful and unworthy servant of yours (name), be my helper and intercessor against the evil of my opponent, with your holy prayers, and create the Kingdom of God as a partaker with all the saints, always, now and ever , and forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL

Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies who fight with me, and make them like sheep. And humble their evil hearts and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first prince and commander of the heavenly powers, Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows and sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You and calling on Your Holy name. Hasten our help and overcome all those who oppose us by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew Christ for the Fool's sake, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs, the holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius and all our reverend fathers , from all eternity God has pleased and all the holy heavenly powers. Oh, Lord Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and from vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us always, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen.

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Rules of prayer and words of prayer.

Today there are no people in the world who do not know the meaning of the word “prayer.” For some these are just words, but for others it is much more – it is a conversation with God, an opportunity to thank Him, ask for help or protection in righteous deeds. But do you know how to properly pray to God and saints in different places? Today we will talk exactly about this.

How to pray correctly at home, in church, in front of an icon, relics, so that God hears and helps us: Orthodox church rules

Each of us has prayed to God at least once in our lives - maybe it was in church, or maybe the prayer was a request for help in difficult situation and was expressed in her own words. Even the most persistent and strong individuals sometimes turn to God. And in order for this appeal to be heard, one must adhere to the Orthodox church rules, which will be discussed further.

So, the first question that concerns everyone is: “How to pray correctly at home?” You can and even need to pray at home, but there are prescribed church rules that should be followed:

1. Preparation for prayer:

• Before prayer, you should wash, comb your hair and dress in clean clothes.
• Approach the icon with reverence, without shaking or waving your arms
• Stand straight, lean on both legs at the same time, do not shift, do not stretch your arms and legs (stand almost still), prayer on your knees is allowed
• It is necessary to mentally and morally tune in to prayer, banish all distracting thoughts, focus only on what you are going to do and why

• If you do not know the prayer by heart, you can read it from the prayer book
• If you have never prayed at home before, just read the “Our Father” and you can then ask/thank God in your own words for some deed
• It is better to read the prayer out loud and slowly, with reverence, passing every word “through” yourself
• If, while reading the prayer, you are distracted by any sudden thoughts, ideas or desires to do something right at that moment, you should not interrupt the prayer, try to drive away the thoughts and concentrate on the prayer
• And, of course, before saying the prayer, after its completion, if required, then during its reading, you should definitely sign yourself with the sign of the cross

1. Completing prayer at home:

• After you pray, you can do absolutely any business - be it cooking, cleaning or receiving guests.
• Usually morning and evening prayers are read at home, as well as prayers before and after meals. Prayers are allowed at home and in “emergency situations” when one overcomes fear for family and friends or has serious illnesses.
• If you do not have icons at home, you can pray in front of a window facing the east side or in any place convenient for you, imagining the image of the one to whom the prayer is addressed.

Next no less important question:“How to pray in church?”:

• There are two types of prayers in the church - collective (common) and individual (independent)
• Church (common) prayers are performed simultaneously by groups of acquaintances and strangers under the guidance of a priest or priest. He reads a prayer, and everyone present listens carefully and repeats it mentally. It is believed that such prayers are stronger than single ones - when one is distracted, the others will continue the prayer and the distracted one can easily join it, again becoming part of the flow
• Individual (single) prayers are performed by parishioners during the absence of services. In such cases, the worshiper chooses an icon and places a candle in front of it. Then you should read the “Our Father” and a prayer to the one whose image is on the icon. Praying out loud in full voice is not allowed in church. You can pray only in a quiet whisper or mentally.

The following is not allowed in the church:

• Individual prayer out loud
• Prayer with your back to the iconostasis
• Prayer while sitting (except in cases of extreme fatigue, disability, or serious illness that prevents the person from standing)

It is worth noting that in prayer in church, as in prayer at home, it is customary to make the sign of the cross before and after prayer. In addition, when visiting a church, the sign of the cross is performed before entering the church and after leaving it.

Prayer before the icon. You can pray in front of the icon both at home and in church. The main rule of conversion is that the prayer is said to the saint in front of whose icon you are standing. This rule cannot be broken. If you do not know where the icon you need is located in the church, you can check with the ministers and nuns.

Prayers to the relics. Some churches have the relics of saints; you can venerate them any day through special glass sarcophagi, and on major holidays you are allowed to venerate the relics themselves. In addition, it is believed that the relics of saints have very great power, so it is customary to turn to them for help in prayers.

It is no secret that few people have succeeded in venerating the relics and reading the entire prayer, because, as usual, the queue creates a huge pressure on the one who is in front of the relics. Therefore, it is customary to do this:

• First, in the church they light a candle and pray in front of the icon of the saint whose relics they want to venerate
• They go to venerate the relics, and at the moment of the application they express their request or gratitude in a few words. This is done in a whisper or mentally.

The application to the relics is considered one of the most ancient rituals in Christianity and carries great significance for true believers.

What basic prayers should an Orthodox Christian know and read?

As we previously mentioned, in prayers a person can ask for help, thank for help, ask for forgiveness or praise the Lord. It is according to this principle (by purpose) that prayers are classified:

• Prayers of praise are prayers in which people praise God without asking for anything for themselves. Such prayers include praises
• Prayers of gratitude are prayers in which people thank God for help in business, for protection in important matters who got along
• Prayers of petition are prayers in which people ask for help in worldly affairs, ask for protection for themselves and loved ones, ask for a speedy recovery, etc.
• Prayers of repentance are prayers in which people repent of their actions and words spoken.

It is believed that everyone Orthodox Christian must always remember the words of 5 prayers:

• "Our Father" - The Lord's Prayer
• “To the King of Heaven” - a prayer to the Holy Spirit
• “Virgin Mother of God, rejoice” - prayer to the Mother of God
• “It is worthy to eat” - prayer to the Mother of God

The Lord's Prayer: words

It is believed that Jesus Christ himself read this prayer, and then passed it on to his disciples. “Our Father” is a “universal” prayer - it can be read in all cases. Usually, home prayers and appeals to God begin with it, and they also ask for help and protection.

This is the first prayer that children should learn. Usually, “Our Father” is familiar from childhood, and almost everyone can recite it by heart. This prayer can be read mentally for your protection in dangerous situations; it is also read over the sick and small children so that they sleep well.

Prayer “Alive in Help”: words

One of strongest prayers considered "Alive in Help". According to legend, it was written by King David, it is very old, and therefore strong. This is a prayer-amulet and a prayer-assistant. It protects against attacks, injuries, disasters, evil spirits and its influence. In addition, it is recommended to read “Alive in Help” for those who are going on an important matter - in long journey, for an exam, before moving to a new place.

It is believed that if you sew a piece of paper with the words of this prayer into the belt of your clothes (or better yet, even embroider them on the belt), then good luck awaits the person wearing such an outfit.

Prayer “Creed”: words

Surprisingly, the Creed prayer is not actually a prayer. This fact is recognized by the church, but still the “Creed” is always included in the prayer book. Why?

At its core, this prayer is a collection of dogmas of the Christian faith. They are necessarily read at evening and morning prayers, and are also sung as part of the Liturgy of the Faithful. In addition, when reading the Creed, Christians repeat the truth of their faith over and over again.

Prayer for neighbors: words

It often happens that our family, loved ones or friends need help. In this case, you can read the Jesus Prayer for your neighbors.

• In addition, if a person is baptized, you can pray for him in home prayer, pray in church and light candles for health, order notes about his health, in special cases (when a person really needs help) you can order a magpie for health.
• It is customary to pray for baptized relatives, loved ones and friends in the morning prayer rule, at the very end.
• Please note: you cannot light candles in church for unbaptized people, you cannot order notes and magpies about health. If an unbaptized person needs help, you can pray for him in home prayer in your own words, without lighting a candle.

Prayer for the departed: words

There are events that are beyond anyone's control. One such event is death. It brings grief, sadness and tears to a family where a person passes away. Everyone around mourns and sincerely wishes the deceased to go to Heaven. It is in such cases that prayers for the deceased are used. Such prayers can be read:

1. At home
2. In the church:

• Order a memorial service
• Submit a note for commemoration at the liturgy
• Order a magpie for the repose of the soul of the deceased

It is believed that after death a person will face the Last Judgment, at which they will be asked about all his sins. The deceased himself will no longer be able to alleviate his suffering and his fate for the future. Last Judgment. But his relatives and friends can ask for him in prayers, give alms, order magpies. All this helps the soul get to Heaven.

IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances should you pray, light candles for the repose of the soul, or order magpies for a person who has committed suicide. In addition, this should not be done for the unbaptized.

Prayer for enemies: words

Each of us has enemies. Whether we like it or not, there are people who envy us, who do not like us because of their faith, personal qualities or actions. What to do in such a situation and how to protect yourself from negative impacts?

• That's right, pick up a prayer for the enemy and read it. Usually this is enough for a person to lose interest in you and stop taking any negative actions, speaking out, etc.
• There are sections in prayer books devoted specifically to this issue. But there are times when home prayer alone is not enough

If you know that a person has a negative attitude towards you and on this basis constantly creates problems for you, then you should go to church.

In church you need to do the following:

• Pray for the health of your enemy
• Light a candle for his health
• IN difficult cases you can order this person a magpie for his health (but only on the condition that you know for sure that the enemy is baptized)

In addition, every time you pray for your enemy, ask the Lord for patience to endure this.

Family prayer: words

Christian believers believe that the family is an extension of the church. That is why it is customary in many families to pray together.

• In houses where families pray, there is a so-called “red corner” where icons are placed. Usually a room is chosen for it in which everyone can fit in for prayer in such a way as to see the icons. The icons, in turn, are placed in the eastern corner of the room. As usual, the father of the family reads the prayer, the rest repeat it mentally
• If there is no such corner in the house, it’s okay. Family prayer can be said together before or after meals

• All family members, except the youngest children, participate in family prayer. Older children are allowed to repeat the words of the prayer after their father
• Family prayers are very strong amulet for the family. In such prayers you can ask for the whole family at once or for one person. In families where it is customary to pray together, real Christians grow up who are able to pass on their faith to their children.
• In addition, there are cases when such prayers helped the sick to recover, and married couples, who have long time I can’t have children or find the happiness of parenthood.

Is it possible and how to pray correctly in your own words?

As we previously told you, you can pray in your own words. But this does not mean that you just went into church, lit a candle and asked or thanked God for something. No.

There are also rules for praying in your own words:

• You can pray in your own words in the morning and evening rules between prayers
• Before praying in your own words, you should read the Lord's Prayer.
• Prayer in your own words still includes the sign of the cross
• They pray only in their own words for the unbaptized and people of other faiths (only in cases of extreme necessity)
• You can pray in your own words in home prayers and in church, but you should adhere to the rules
• You cannot pray in your own words, just as you cannot say an ordinary prayer, and at the same time ask for punishment for someone

Is it possible to read prayers in modern Russian?

Opinions differ on this matter. Some clergy say that prayers should be read only in the church language, others - that there is no difference. Usually a person turns to God in a language he understands, asking for something that is understandable to him. Therefore, if you have not learned “Our Father” in the church language or address the saints in your own language, which you understand, there is nothing wrong with that. It’s not for nothing that they say, “God understands every language.”

Is it possible to read prayers during menstruation?

In the Middle Ages, girls and women were prohibited from attending church during menstruation. But the origins of this issue have their own story, which confirms the opinion of many - You can pray and attend church during your period.

Today it is allowed to attend church and pray at home in front of icons during menstruation. But when visiting church, some restrictions still apply:

• During this period you cannot receive communion
• You cannot venerate relics, icons, or the altar cross given by the priest.
• It is prohibited to consume prosphora and holy water.

In addition, if a girl does not feel well during this special period, it is still better to refuse to attend church

Is it possible to read prayers from a computer or phone electronically?

Modern technologies are breaking into all areas of life, and religion is no exception. Reading prayers from electronic media screens is possible, but not advisable. If you have no other choice, you can read it once from the screen of your tablet/phone/monitor. The main thing in prayer is not the source of the texts, but the spiritual mood. But please note that It is not customary to read prayers in churches from a phone. Ministers or nuns may reprimand you.

Is it possible to read a prayer from a piece of paper?

• If you pray at home or in church and do not yet know the text of the prayer very well
• If you are in church, then the “cheat sheet” should be on clean slate, you should not rustle it or crush it. According to generally accepted rules, in church it is allowed to read prayers from the prayer book

Is it possible to read prayers in transport?

You can pray in public transport. It is advisable to do this while standing, but if it is not possible to stand (for example, the transport is full), reading prayers while sitting is allowed.

Is it possible to read a prayer to yourself in a whisper?

Prayers are read aloud on rare occasions, so It is considered quite normal to pray in a whisper or mentally. In addition, during general (church) prayer it is not even customary to whisper. You listen to the prayer that the priest reads, you can mentally repeat the words, but under no circumstances out loud. Read aloud family prayers or independent prayers at home, when you pray alone.

Is it possible to say prayers after eating?

Orthodox Christians have a good family tradition– prayers before and after meals.

• It is permissible to say a prayer after eating only if you said a prayer before eating
• The prayer books contain special prayers before and after meals. They can be read both sitting and standing
• Young children are baptized by their parents during prayers. It is forbidden to start eating before the end of the prayer.

The ritual itself can occur in several ways:

• One person reads the prayer, the rest repeat it mentally
• Everyone reads a prayer out loud together
• Everyone mentally reads a prayer and makes the sign of the cross.

Is it possible to read prayers while sitting at home?

There are several ways to pray at home; we discussed them above. According to the rules, you can only pray while standing or kneeling. It is allowed to pray at home in a sitting position in several cases:

• A disability or illness that prevents a person from praying while standing. Bedridden patients are allowed to pray in any position that is convenient for them
• Extreme fatigue or exhaustion
• You can pray while sitting at the table before and after meals

Is it possible to read prayer at home only in the morning or only in the evening?

Reading prayers in the morning and evening is called morning and evening rules. Of course, you can pray only in the evening or only in the morning, but if possible it is better to do it both in the morning and in the evening. Also, if you feel the need to pray, but do not have a prayer book, read the Lord's Prayer 3 times.

Is it possible for a Muslim to recite the Lord's Prayer?

The Orthodox Church does not encourage such experiments in faith. Most often, priests answer this question with a decisive “no.” But there are also priests who try to get to the bottom of the problem - and if the need to read the Lord’s Prayer comes from the depths of the soul of a Muslim or Muslim woman, then in rare cases they give permission to read this particular prayer.

Is it possible to recite the prayer of detention to pregnant women?

Prayer for detention is considered very powerful amulet, but at the same time, not all clergy recognize it as a prayer. It is usually read at home in front of a lit candle.

According to most priests, pregnant women should not read this prayer. If pregnant women have a need or are concerned about the health of their baby, they are recommended to read special prayers for bearing a child, for a healthy child and for the preservation of the child to Mother Matrona.

Is it possible to read several prayers in a row?

Several prayers in a row are allowed to be read in the morning and evening rules, as well as for those people who feel the need for it. If you are just taking your first steps towards God, it is better to turn to him with one prayer in full concentration than with a dozen prayers with a mess in your head. It is also permissible, after reading “Our Father,” to pray in your own words, to ask or thank God for protection and help.

Is it possible for lay people to recite the Jesus Prayer?

There is an opinion that lay people should not say the Jesus Prayer. The ban on the words “Lord Jesus Christ, Sin of God, have mercy on me, a sinner,” for the laity existed for a long time for only one reason - monks turned to God with such a prayer, and lay people often heard this appeal in the church language did not understand it and could not repeat it . This is how an imaginary ban on this prayer arose. In fact, every Christian can say this prayer, it heals and clears the mind. You can repeat it 3 times in a row or using the rosary method.

Is it possible to read prayers not in front of an icon?

You can't pray in front of an icon. The Church does not prohibit saying prayers at the table (prayers before and after meals), prayers for protection and intercession in critical situations, prayers for recovery and healing can also be read over the sick. After all, in prayer the most important thing is not the presence of an icon in front of the person praying, the main thing is the mental attitude and readiness to pray.

Is it possible for pregnant women to read a prayer for the deceased?

Today it is not considered a sin for a pregnant woman to attend church. It is also not prohibited to order a magpie for the health of yourself, your relatives and loved ones. You can submit notes for the repose of the souls of deceased relatives.

But in most cases, priests still do not recommend that pregnant women read prayers for the deceased. This is especially true for the first 40 days after the death of close relatives. In addition, pregnant women are prohibited from ordering a magpie for the repose of acquaintances or friends.

Is it possible to read a prayer to an unbaptized person?

If an unbaptized person feels a craving for Orthodoxy, he can read orthodox prayers. In addition, the church will recommend that he read the Gospel and think about further baptism.

Is it possible to read prayers without a candle?

The presence of a candle when reading a prayer is desirable and pious, but its presence is not prerequisite prayers. Since there are moments of urgent need for prayer, and there is no candle at hand, prayer without it is allowed.

As you can see, there are rules for reading prayers, but most of them are optional. Remember, when saying a prayer, the most important thing is not the place or the method, but your mental attitude and sincerity.

Video: How to read morning and evening prayers correctly?

Turning to the Lord is a way of connecting with him. In this section you will find the basic prayers that every Orthodox Christian should know, which you need to know by heart. The main prayers, of course, include the Virgin Mary and Our Father, but in addition to them, you can learn how to correctly address many other saints, asking for indulgence, protection or help.

Our Father

« 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors;

And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.»

Psalm 90 "Living help"

« Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God.

Says the Lord: Thou art my intercessor and my refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.

For Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words,

His blanket will cover you, and under His wing you will hope: His truth will surround you with weapons.

Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days,

from things moving in the darkness, from the cloak, and the midday demon.

Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand, but it will not come near you:

Look before your eyes, and you will see the reward of sinners.

For You, O Lord, are my hope, You have made the Most High your refuge.

No evil will come to you, and no wound will come near your body:

as His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways.

They will lift you up in their arms, and one day they will dash your foot against a stone:

tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.

For you have trusted in Me, and I will deliver you:

I will cover and because I have known My name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow,

I will destroy him and glorify him, I will fill him with long days,

and I will show him My salvation.»

Mother of God

« Rejoice, Virgin Mary,

Blessed Mary, the Lord is with you;

blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb,

For you gave birth to the Savior of our souls.»

Prayer to the Heavenly King

« Heavenly King, Comforter,

Soul of truth,

Same everywhere

and do everything,

Treasure of the Good

and life to the Giver,

come

and move into us,

and cleanse us from all filth,

and save, O Lord, our souls.»

Prayer of thanksgiving

“We thank Thee, Lord our God, for all Thy good deeds, even from the first age to the present, in us, Thy unworthy servants (names), who were, known and unknown, about those revealed and unmanifested, even those who were in deed and in word: who loved us Just as you deigned to give Your Only Begotten Son for us, make us worthy of Your love.

Grant with Your word wisdom and with Your fear inhale strength from Your power, and whether we have sinned willingly or unwillingly, forgive and not impute it, and keep our soul holy, and present it to Thy Throne, having a clear conscience, and the end is worthy of Thy love for mankind; and remember, O Lord, all who call upon Thy name in truth, remember all who desire good or evil against us: for all are men, and every man is in vain; We also pray to You, Lord, grant us Your great mercy.»

Creed

« 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,

It's all up to them.

For our sake, man and our salvation 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 again the future will be judged with glory by the living and the dead,

His Kingdom will have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving,

Who proceeds from the Father, who is with the Father and the Son

We bow down and glorify the prophets who spoke.

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.»

Prayer “May God rise again”

“Let God rise again, and let His enemies be scattered, and let them flee from before Him. As smoke disappears, let them disappear; As wax melts in the presence of fire, so let demons perish in the presence of lovers of God and signifying the sign of the cross, and joyfully saying: Rejoice, Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, drive away demons by the power of You, our crucified Lord Jesus Christ, who descended into hell and trampled upon the power of the devil, and who gave us His Honest Cross to drive away every adversary. O Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Lady Virgin Mary and with all the saints forever. Amen"

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

“Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the greatest servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and a sad person, in this life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me, the accursed one, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment, so that I may always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."

Life-giving cross

“Protect me, Lord, by the power of Your Honest and Life-giving Cross, save me from all evil. Relax, forgive, forgive, O God, our sins, voluntary and involuntary, both in word and in deed, both in knowledge and not in ignorance, as in days and in nights, as in mind and in thought, forgive us everything, for it is Good and Lover of Humanity. Forgive those who hate and offend us, Lord Lover of Mankind. Do good to those who do good. Grant to our brothers and relatives forgiveness and eternal life. Visit and grant healing to those who are infirm. Rule the sea. For travelers, travel. Grant remission of sins to those who serve and pardon us. To those who have commanded us, the unworthy, to pray for them, have mercy according to Your great mercy. Remember, Lord, our fathers and brothers who have fallen before us and give them rest, where the light of Your face abides. Remember, Lord, our captive brothers, deliver them from every situation. Remember, Lord, those who bear fruit and do good in Your holy churches, give them the path to salvation, prayer and eternal life. Remember, Lord, us, humble and sinful, and unworthy Thy servants, and enlighten our minds with the light of Thy mind, and make us follow the path of Thy commandments, through the prayers of our Most Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary and all Thy saints, for blessed art Thou unto the ages centuries. Amen."

Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

“O Great Saint of Christ and glorious healer, Great Martyr Panteleimon. With your soul in heaven, stand before the Throne of God and enjoy the tripartite glory of His glory, rest in your body and holy face on earth in divine temples and perform various miracles by the grace given to you from above. Look with your merciful eye on the people ahead and pray more honestly to your icon and ask for healing help and intercession from you, extend your warm prayers to the Lord our God and ask our souls for forgiveness of sins. Behold, raise your prayerful voice lower to Him, in the Divine unapproachable glory with a contrite heart and a humble spirit, we call upon you to graciously intercede with the Lady and pray for us sinners. For you have received grace from Him to drive away illnesses and heal passions. We ask you, do not despise us, unworthy, who pray to you and demand your help; be a comforter to us in sorrows, a doctor to those suffering in severe ailments, a giver of insight, a ready intercessor and healer for those who exist and babies in sorrows, intercede for everyone, everything that is useful for salvation, as if by your prayers to the Lord God, having received grace and mercy, we will glorify all good sources and Gift-Giver of One God in the Holy Trinity Glorious Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."