Since ancient times, it has been customary in Orthodoxy to make requests to the Almighty in different life situations. To make it easier to find the right words to address, Orthodox Christians have come up with quite a few special petitions. One of the most popular is the akathist to the saints. But before reading it, you need not only to receive the blessing of the holy father, but also to know how to properly prepare for it. For this purpose, before reading the akathist, a special prayer is read. Not many novice believers know what prayers to read before reading the akathist. It is very important to understand that this type of petition is read not only in churches, but also at home. Therefore, for such cases, it would not be superfluous to purchase an Orthodox prayer book. He will become the first assistant in choosing the right petition before and after reading the akathist.
How to read Akathist correctly
Since ancient times, the Orthodox world has resorted to the help of God, the Mother of God, saints, or on the occasion of a church holiday. For this purpose, Christians have composed a special prayer rule, a hymn of praise - an akathist. There is also a special order for reading it. Today you can order it in any functioning church (submit a note about your health, which will be read by the priest). However, sometimes believers want, in addition to general church prayer, to perform special prayer at home. It is the akathist that can be read at home, without the participation of clergy. The latter often even recommend that their parishioners and spiritual children read one or another akathist at home.
As often happens, not everyone has a confessor. And there’s simply no one physically able to ask about the rule for reading the akathist at home. And there are many questions. For example, what to read before the akathist and is it necessary at all? So here's what you need to know: there is a rule established by the Church for reading the akathist. These are prayers before reading the akathist itself and after its completion. The initial prayers before the akathist are usually read standing, just like the akathist himself. Indeed, translated from Greek, akathist is “singing without sitting down.” But if a person, due to poor health, finds it difficult to stand on his feet, he can sit down.
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In addition, the akathist is a rather lengthy prayerful praise. And many may have a question: why are initial prayers needed before reading the akathist? Isn't he enough of himself? However, prayers before the akathist have a beneficial effect on the person praying. A person tunes in to long, attentive heartfelt prayer. He seems to be warming up, kindling his heart with the praise of God. But only then do the Lord and the saints hear us when we turn sincerely, with all our hearts and with sincere faith, and not mechanically muttering a dry text under our breath. Such an attitude will not be heard from above, and there may even be punishment. Prayer is the one that is from the heart, not on the lips.
The initial prayer serves as a foretaste of joy. It’s not for nothing that every akathist is filled with the words “Rejoice...”. God and the saints rejoice when they look at the person praying. And we should always rejoice. The akathist and its accompanying prayers are laudatory glorification, words of heartfelt joy.
Another important point before reading the akathist is that you need to organize your thoughts and distract yourself from everything earthly. Cut off all thoughts that come and violate prayer. After all, they are from the evil one, who wants to prevent you from reading the akathist and glorifying God and His saints.
It is also possible to read the akathist together - collectively, with the whole family. Common prayer has profound power. After all, everyone prays to their own extent, depending on their spiritual experience and heart. It is recommended to first take a blessing from a priest to read it at home. This is necessary in order to avoid all sorts of temptations and snares of the devil. The priest can also advise which saint or which icon of the Mother of God the akathist should be read in a given situation. In addition, among Orthodox Christians, any business should begin with prayer and blessing.
The main thing is that all those gathered understand the importance of the prayer rule. So that there is peace and forgiveness for our neighbors, especially those who pray together. To try to penetrate and give your heart to God. And this is exactly what the Lord longs for. Then He answers our prayers, the singing of akathists and psalms, and helps us in our needs.
Beginning and ending of reading canons and akathists
Through the prayers of the saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (three times, with the sign of the cross and bows from the waist).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. 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.
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.
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, as we also forgive our debtors, and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Lord, have mercy (12 times).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Come, let us worship our God the King (bow).
Come, let us bow down and bow down to Christ our King God (bow).
Come, let us bow and fall before Christ Himself, the King and our God (bow).
Psalm 50
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity and bear away my sin before me. I have sinned against You alone, and I have created evil before You, so that You may be justified in Your words and overcome, never judge You.
Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, Thou hast loved the truth, Thou hast revealed to me Thy unknown and secret wisdom. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Give joy and gladness to my hearing; humble bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins, and cleanse all my iniquities.
Create in me a pure heart, 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 away from me. Reward me with the joy of Your salvation, and strengthen me with the Master’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, 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, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had wanted sacrifices, you would have given burnt offerings, but you would not have been pleased. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, a contrite and humble heart, God will not despise. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built.
Then you will be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, the wave offering and the burnt offering, then they will lay the bullock on Your altar.
Symbol of faith
I believe in One God, the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in the 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, born, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to Whom all things were.
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. 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, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, 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.
I hope for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the next century. Amen.
Then the canon or akathist (or a canon with an akathist, read after the 6th song of the canon).
Upon completion of the reading of the canon (akathist) - a prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ or the Mother of God, a saint - according to the meaning of the akathist. Then:
It is worthy to eat, as you truly bless Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of Our God. The most honorable Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, the real Mother of God, we magnify You.
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Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy (three times).
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers, the saint (the name of the saint to whom the akathist was read, if to the Lord or the Mother of God, then we say nothing) and all the saints, have mercy and save me, a sinner, for Good and Lover of Humanity. Amen .
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Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus
Kontakion 1
Chosen Voivode and Lord, hell to the conqueror, as if you were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Thy creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and Lord of strength, open my bewildered mind and tongue to the praise of Thy most pure name, just as Thou didst open the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and with the following call: O most wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings.
Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Quiet Jesus, joy of the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, abstinence for fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy to the saints. Most honorable Jesus, virgin chastity; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the widow weeping green, Lord, as if you had mercy then and raised up her son for burial; Have mercy on me too, O Lover of mankind, and resurrect my soul, killed by sins, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Philip, seeking to understand the unreasonable mind, Lord, show us the Father, he said; You come to him: you have been with Me for so long, have you not known that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father? Moreover, Unexplored, I call to You with fear: Jesus, Eternal God; Jesus, most powerful King.
Jesus, long-suffering Master; Jesus, most merciful Savior. Jesus, my most gracious guardian; Jesus, cleanse my sins. Jesus, take away my iniquities; Jesus, let go of my iniquities. Jesus, my hope, do not forsake me; Jesus, my helper, do not reject me. Jesus, my Creator, do not forget me; Jesus, my Shepherd, do not destroy me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 3
You have clothed the Apostles with power from on high, O Jesus, who sit in Jerusalem, and clothed me, naked from all good works, with the warmth of Your Holy Spirit, and grant me to sing to You with love: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Have riches of mercy, O publicans and sinners, and you have called the unbelievers, O Jesus; Do not despise me now, who is like them, but, like a valuable ointment, accept this song: Jesus, invincible power; Jesus, endless mercy. Jesus, most radiant beauty; Jesus, love unspeakable. Jesus, Son of the Living God; Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Jesus, hear me conceived in iniquity; Jesus, cleanse me of the sins I was born of. Jesus, teach me what is inappropriate; Jesus, lighten the dark for me. Jesus, cleanse me that is filthy; Jesus, lead me up as a prodigal. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 4
Having a storm of doubtful thoughts inside, Peter drowned; Having seen Thee existing in the flesh, Jesus, and walking on the waters, I came to know Thee as the true God and, having received the hand of salvation, said: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing Thee passing by, O Lord, the blind man cried out: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And having called, you opened his eyes. Enlighten with Thy mercy the eyes of the mental heart and of me, crying out to Thee and saying: Jesus, to the Creator on high; Jesus, lower Redeemer.
Jesus, hell to the consumer; Jesus, beautifier of all creation. Jesus, Comforter of my soul; Jesus, enlightener of my mind. Jesus, my heart is glad; Jesus, health to my body. Jesus, my Savior, save me; Jesus, my light, enlighten me. Jesus, deliver me from all torment; Jesus, save me, unworthy. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 5
With your rich Blood, as you redeemed us of old from the legal oath, Jesus, free us from the snare by which the serpent is stained with carnal passions, and lustful obsession, and evil despondency, crying out to You: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the fathers of Jewry in the form of humanity, Who created man by the hand, and understood Him as the Lord, striving with branches to please Him, their hosanna was crying out. We offer a song to Thee, saying: Jesus, true God; Jesus, Son of David. Jesus, most glorious King; Jesus, Lamb without blemish.
Jesus, wonderful Shepherd; Jesus, guardian of my youth. Jesus, feeder of my youth; Jesus, praise in my old age. Jesus, hope in my death; Jesus, life after my death. Jesus, my consolation is at Thy judgment; Jesus, my desire, do not disgrace me then. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 6
Preacher of God-bearing prophecies and fulfilling verbs, Jesus, appeared on earth and you lived inconceivably with man, and you took away our illnesses, from where by your wounds we were healed, singing with our hands: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The illumination of Thy truth has risen into the universe, and the flattery of demons has been driven away: for idols, O our Savior, do not tolerate Thy strength, fallen. We, having received salvation, cry out to You: Jesus, truly, you drive away flattery; Jesus, the light that surpasses all lordships.
Jesus, King, overcome all strengths; Jesus, God, remain in mercy. Jesus, Animal Bread, satisfy my hunger; Jesus, fountain of reason, give drink to me when I am thirsty. Jesus, robe of joy, clothe me who perishes; Jesus, cover of joy, cover me, unworthy. Jesus, giver of those who ask, give me mourning for my sins;
Jesus, find for those who seek, find my soul. Jesus, opener and interpreter, open my accursed heart; Jesus, Redeemer of sinners, cleanse my iniquities. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 7
Although you have revealed the hidden secret from the ages, as you led a sheep to the slaughter, O Jesus, and as a silent lamb straight from its shearer, and as God rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven with glory, and you raised us up with us, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The Creator showed a wondrous display to us: He was incarnate without seed from the Virgin, from the tomb, without breaking the seal, resurrected, and to the Apostle, the door closed, with the flesh below. In the same way, marveling, let us sing: Jesus, the unfathomable Word; Jesus, the unseen Word.
Jesus, incomprehensible power; Jesus, wisdom unthinkable. Jesus, indescribable Deity; Jesus, dominion innumerable. Jesus, kingdom invincible; Jesus, endless dominion. Jesus, the highest fortress; Jesus, eternal power. Jesus, my Creator, have mercy on me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 8
Seeing God in a strange way, let us withdraw from the vanity of the world and place our minds on the Divine. For this reason, God came down to earth, so that he may lead us to heaven, crying out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the things below, and those above, did not retreat in any way, Countless One, always willing us to suffer, and by His death put to death our death, and by His resurrection gave life to those who sing: Jesus, sweetness of the heart; Jesus, bodily fortress. Jesus, your spiritual lordship; Jesus, quick smart.
Jesus, joyful conscience; Jesus, hopefully known. Jesus, eternal memory; Jesus, high praise. Jesus, my glory, exalted; Jesus, my desire, do not deny me. Jesus, my Shepherd, seek me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature ceaselessly glorifies Your holy name, Jesus, in heaven: Holy, Holy, Holy, crying out; We, sinners on earth, cry out with mortal lips: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The vets are multiplying, like dumb fish we see about You, Jesus, our Savior: they are perplexed to say how the immutable God and perfect man abide? We, marveling at the mystery, cry out faithfully: Jesus, eternal God; Jesus, King of kings. Jesus, Lord of those who possess; Jesus, Judge of the living and the dead.
Jesus, hope of the uncertain; Jesus, comfort to those who mourn. Jesus, glory to the poor; Jesus, do not judge me based on my deeds. Jesus, cleanse me according to Your mercy; Jesus, take away despondency from me. Jesus, enlighten my thoughts of heart; Jesus, give me memory of death. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 10
Although you came to save the world, from the East to the East, to the dark West - to our nature, you humbled yourself to death; In the same way, Your name is exalted above every other name, and from all the tribes of heaven and earth you hear: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
To the Eternal King, the Comforter, the true Christ, cleanse us from all filth, as you cleansed the ten lepers, and heal us, as you healed the money-loving soul of Zacchaeus the publican, and cry to You, crying out in tenderness: Jesus, incorruptible treasure; Jesus, inexhaustible wealth.
Jesus, strong food; Jesus, inexhaustible drink. Jesus, beggars' clothing; Jesus, intercession of widows. Jesus, defender of the orphans; Jesus, help those who labor. Jesus, teacher of strangers; Jesus, the floating helmsman. Jesus, the stormy calm; Jesus God, raise me up, fallen. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 11
I bring all-congratulatory singing to Thee, unworthy, I cry to Thee like a Canaanite: Jesus, have mercy on me; not the daughter, but the flesh of the imam, enraged by passions and scorched by rage, and give healing to the crying Ty: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
Giver of light to those who exist in the darkness of unreason, first, Paul, persecute Thee, instill the power of the God-reasonable voice and understand spiritual quickness; Enlighten the dark apple of my soul and my soul, calling: Jesus, my mighty King; Jesus, my most powerful God. Jesus, my immortal Lord; Jesus, my glorious Creator.
Jesus, my kind Mentor; Jesus, my most generous Shepherd. Jesus, my most merciful Lord; Jesus, my most merciful Savior. Jesus, enlighten my feelings, darkened by passions; Jesus, heal my body, weakened by sins. Jesus, cleanse my mind from vain thoughts; Jesus, keep my heart from evil lusts. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 12
Give me grace, the resolver of all debts, Jesus, and accept me repentant, as you accepted Peter, who rejected You, and call me, despondent, like Paul of old, persecuting Thee, and hear me, crying out to Thee: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your incarnation, we all praise You, and we believe with Thomas that You are Lord and God, sitting with the Father and willing to judge the living and the dead. Then make me worthy to stand on my right hand, crying: Jesus, Eternal King, have mercy on me; Jesus, fragrant flower, scent me. Jesus, dearly beloved, warm me; Jesus, eternal temple, cover me.
Jesus, bright robe, adorn me; Jesus, honest bead, shine on me. Jesus, precious stone, enlighten me; Jesus, sun of righteousness, illuminate me. Jesus, holy light, shine upon me; Jesus, deliver me from mental and physical illnesses. Jesus, take me from the hand of the enemy; Jesus, unquenchable fire and other eternal torments free me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 13
Oh, sweet and all-generous Jesus! Accept now this little prayer of ours, as you have accepted two mites of widows, and preserve Your heritage from enemies visible and invisible, from the invasion of foreigners, from illness and famine, from all sorrow and mortal wounds, and the coming torment of all who cry out to You: Alleluia . (Kondak is sung three times)
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and Lord of strength, open my bewildered mind and tongue to the praise of Thy most pure name, just as Thou didst open the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and with the following call: O most wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings.
Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Quiet Jesus, joy of the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, abstinence for fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy to the saints. Most honorable Jesus, virgin chastity; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 1
Chosen Voivode and Lord, hell to the conqueror, as if you were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Thy creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling: Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Prayer
Master Lord Jesus Christ my God, who, for the sake of Your ineffable love for mankind, at the end of the ages was clothed in flesh by the Ever-Virgin Mary, I glorify Your saving providence for me, Your servant, Master; I will sing praises to You, because for the sake of the Father I have known You; I will bless You, for whose sake the Holy Spirit has come into the world;
I bow to Your Most Pure Mother in the flesh, who served such a terrible secret; I praise Your angelic faces, as the singers and servants of Your Majesty; I honor John the Baptist, who baptized You, O Lord;
I honor the prophets who proclaimed You, I glorify Your holy apostles; I triumph and the martyrs, and I glorify Your priests; I worship Your saints, and I cherish all Your righteous ones.
I bring such and such a many and ineffable face of the Divine into prayer to You, Thy all-generous God, Thy servant, and for this sake I ask forgiveness for my sin, grant me all of Thy for the sake of the saints, more abundantly than Thy holy bounties, for Thou art blessed forever. Amen
Prayer 7, St. John Chrysostom (24 prayers, according to the number of hours of the day and night)
Lord, do not deprive me of Your heavenly blessings.
Lord, deliver me from eternal torment. Lord, whether I have sinned in mind or in thought, in word or in deed, forgive me. Lord, deliver me from all ignorance and oblivion, and cowardice, and petrified insensibility. Lord, deliver me from every temptation. Lord, enlighten my heart, even if it darkens evil lust. Lord, as man has sinned, You, as a generous God, have mercy on me, seeing the weakness of my soul. Lord, send Your grace to help me, so that I may glorify Your holy name. Lord Jesus Christ, write the name of your servant in the book of living creatures and give me a good end. Lord, my God, even if I have done nothing good before You, let me, by Your grace, make a good beginning. Lord, sprinkle the dew of Your grace into my heart. Lord of heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful servant, cold and unclean, in Thy Kingdom. Amen. Lord, accept me in repentance. Lord, don’t leave me. Lord, don’t lead me into trouble. Lord, give me a good thought. Lord, give me tears and mortal memory and tenderness. Lord, give me the thought of confessing my sins. Lord, give me humility, chastity and obedience. Lord, give me patience, generosity and meekness. Lord, plant in me the root of good things, Thy fear in my heart. Lord, grant me to love You with all my soul and thoughts and to do Your will in everything. Lord, protect me from some people, and demons, and passions, and from all other inappropriate things. Lord, know that you do as you will, that your will be done even in me, a sinner, for blessed are you forever. Amen.
What is an akathist in Orthodoxy?
There is no historically confirmed information about the author of the first akathist. How, according to Tradition, the pious desire of Christians to paint the image of the Mother of God was fulfilled by the Apostle Luke. Someone had to fulfill the desire that arose in the souls of believers to praise the Most Holy Theotokos with a hymn of thanksgiving. Church historians name the Venerable Roman the Sweet Singer (6th century) as a possible author.
As Tradition says, by special heavenly inspiration he wrote the first kontakion in honor of the Feast of the Nativity of Christ. On the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, the Mother of God appeared to the Monk Roman in Constantinople in a dream vision. She ordered to eat the parchment scroll. When the monk woke up, he ascended to the pulpit (an elevated place in the church) and began to proclaim:
“Today a virgin gives birth to the Most Essential, and the earth brings a den to the Unapproachable: angels with shepherds glorify, while wolves travel with a star: for for our sake the Young Child, the Eternal God, was born.”
Centuries later (13th century), similar hymns were written to the Lord, various icons of the Mother of God, Angelic powers and holy saints of God. Thus, the akathist turned into a special genre of church chants.
The authors of ancient akathists are often unknown. New songs of praise are being written right up to the present time. The desire to express feelings through an akathist testifies to the need of the Christian soul to bring praise and thanksgiving for the help provided.
“Thanksgiving to the one who receives gifts encourages the One who gives gifts to give even other gifts, greater than the first. Gifts remain without multiplication only when there is no thanksgiving for them” (St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, 1807-1867).
All prayers of the short rule in a row:
Beginning of prayers
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all 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 filth, and save, O Good One, souls ours.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Three times)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
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.
Lord have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever 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.
Tropari
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us;
Bewildered by any answer, we offer this prayer to You as the Master of sins: have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Lord, have mercy on us, for we trust in You;
Do not be angry with us, remember our iniquities, but look upon us now as if we are well-behaved, and deliver us from our enemies;
For Thou art our God, and we are Thy people; all works are done by Thy hand, and we call on Thy name.
And now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
Open the doors of mercy to us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, may we not perish, but may we be delivered from troubles by You: for You are the salvation of the Christian race.
Lord have mercy. (12 times)
Prayer 1, St. Macarius the Great, to God the Father
Eternal God and King of every creature, who has made me worthy even at this hour to achieve, forgive me the sins that I have committed on this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit.
And grant me, Lord, in the night of this dream to pass away in peace, so that, rising from my humble bed, I will please Your most holy name, all the days of my life, and will stop the enemies of the flesh and the barren who fight me ́tnyya.
And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts.
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 to the ages of ages.
Amen.
Prayer 10, to the Most Holy Theotokos
Good Mother of the King, Most Pure and Blessed Mother of God Mary, pour out the mercy of Your Son and our God on my passionate soul and with Your prayers guide me to good deeds, May I pass the rest of my life without blemish and through You may I find paradise, O Virgin Mary, the only Pure One and Blessed One.
Prayer 11, to the Holy Guardian Angel
To the Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and patron of my soul and body, forgive me in all respects that I have sinned this day, and deliver me from all the wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that I may not sin in any way. I venerate my God;
but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints.
Amen.
Kontakion to the Mother of God
To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil ones, let us write thanksgiving to Thy servants, O Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ti;
Rejoice, Unbridled Bride.
Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may You save our souls.
I place all my trust in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your roof.
Little Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner, who requires Your help and Your intercession, for my soul trusts in You, and have mercy on me.
Symbol of faith
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I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. 2And 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. 3 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. 4 He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried. 5And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. 6And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. 7 And the one who is to come will judge with glory the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. 8And 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. 9Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. 10I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. 11I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, 12and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Here we read the akathist or canon.
Common abbreviations.
Instead of the inscription “Glory:” or “Trinity:”, it reads “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Instead of the inscription “And now:” or “Theotokos:” it reads “And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen". Instead of “Glory, and now:” it reads “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen".
A note on reading the canon.
Irmos is sung at the service in the voice of the canon.
If you can't sing, you can read it. Each canticle consists of troparia. Before reading each troparion, a chorus is added. Holidays: Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee. Theotokos: Most Holy Theotokos, save us. To the Saints: Our Saint Nicholas, pray to God for us; Reverend Our Father Sergius, pray to God for us; Our holy blessed mother Ksenia, pray to God for us. If the troparion is preceded by the designation “Glory:” or “Trinity:”, then the troparion is dedicated to the Lord and instead of the chorus, “Glory:” is read (see generally accepted abbreviations). If the troparion is inscribed “And now:” or “Theotokos:”, then it is dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos and is also read without a chorus. If there is no trinity in the song, but only the Mother of God, “Glory, and now:” is read before it. If not and the Mother of God (in the canons of the Most Holy Theotokos), then “Glory, and now:” is read after all the troparions. In the eighth song, instead of “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” it reads “Let us bless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit of the Lord.” After the 3rd and 6th songs (during home reading), “Lord, have mercy” is read three times. We advise you to study the Prayer before going online.
The canons presented on the Akathist are intended primarily for home reading and contain some simplifications (similarities, confusion, voice numbers, repetitions of troparia, etc. have been removed). Texts for the service are available in “green” and “brown” menaions.
Note on reading the akathist
(placed in each akathist after the 13th kontakion). The first 12 kontakia and ikos are usually read. Kontakion 13 is read three times with bows. After this, the 1st ikos is read, which is located at the beginning of the akathist, immediately after the 1st kontakion. Then the 1st kontakion is read. After it, the prayers located at the end of the akathist are read.
A combination of two or more canons.
The combination of canons is carried out in accordance with the Typikon or liturgical instructions. If you do not have these books at hand or you do not know how to use them, you can follow a simplified procedure. The canons for the Lord and the holidays are read first. The second is to the Most Holy Theotokos. Third - saints, saints, martyrs, righteous people and other saints. At the beginning of each song, the irmos of the first canon is read, then all its troparia with choruses are read in turn, then the troparia of the next song of the second canon, etc.
Connecting the canon with the akathist
(if the canon and akathist are for the same holiday, or an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, or a saint). The Akathist is read after the 6th song of the canon instead of the kontakion and ikos, which are given in the canon.
Maundy Tuesday
MORNING: Clock. Fine. Vespers. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
EVENING: Matins. 1st hour
The general pattern of Holy Tuesday services is the same as on Monday. Tuesday's texts are dedicated to the teachings of the Savior, which he delivered in the Temple on the second day after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The main place is occupied by the topic of denunciation of the Pharisees and scribes, who after this finally break with Christ and decide to kill Him
Particular attention is drawn to the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. They warn Christians about the enormous responsibility for every action in life and about the cause-and-effect relationship in a person’s life
Old Testament texts continue to tell about the suffering of the Jewish people in Egyptian captivity and about the righteous Job. They all say that grief is not in vain, and prepare believers for worthy participation in the Passion of the Lord.
