Listen online or read the text of the Orthodox prayer for the night before bed in Russian. Night Orthodox prayer will help you calm your soul before going to bed and greet the new day with blessings!
Prayer to the Lord before going to bed:
Father of all living things, help me at this hour, forgive me the sins that I (name) carelessly committed today. If I offended a person with an abusive word or an unacceptable act, I pray for forgiveness. Cleanse my soul from bad thoughts, and my flesh from sinful desires. Deliver, O God, from earthly vanity and show Your grace in a dream. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
The important Orthodox tradition of praying upon awakening and before going to sleep has been forgotten by many people in the modern world.
Prayer at night is a wonderful way to thank the Lord for another day, ask for his blessing for a sound and healthy sleep, and repent for the sins committed during the day. Such a prayer protects a person throughout the night, giving him sound sleep and driving away nightmares. You need to turn to the Lord not only out of need, but also with love in your soul; it is important to thank him for everything that a person has in this life. Many modern people, living in the hustle and bustle of everyday work, accumulate many negative moments during the day, severe moral fatigue, all this can lead to despondency. Prayer for the coming sleep will help you let go of all problems and fall asleep without anxiety in your soul.
RULES OF EVENING PRAYER
In order for words to have the desired effect, you must pray according to certain rules. Here are the main ones:
- You need to pray with maximum concentration, driving away extraneous thoughts. You must feel that you are communicating with the Creator, so you cannot allow yourself to be distracted;
- For beginners, the prayer for the coming sleep can be quite short. You can even independently come up with sincere words coming from the heart: it is not the order of words that is important, but the feelings that will be put into them;
- It is advisable to pray before going to bed as in olden times: with the whole family. This can become a unifying tradition that will bring family members even closer to each other;
- The basic rule of evening prayer before bed: the text should contain a brief mention of people dear to you. Ask God to give them his mercy, guide them on the right path and help them solve difficult problems.
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Before going to bed, people also read a short prayer.
For those who find it difficult to read large and complex prayers, there are short prayers.
The text of short prayers is presented below.
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.
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, our souls.
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.
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TEXTS OF PRAYERS AND INTERPRETATION
Evening prayers for the coming sleep, the interpretation of which you will find below, should be read immediately before bed, when all evening procedures are completed.
You need to pray in a calm state of mind, without thinking about everyday worries and with complete concentration.
Prayer of Saint Joannicius the Great
Ioannikis the Great was born in 752 in Bithynia. It was written in his family to become a shepherd, but he abandoned the family business for the sake of serving God. Before taking monastic vows, the saint was a hermit for 12 years. In old age, Ioannikis settled in the Antidium monastery, where he lived, renouncing the world, until his death.
During his service, the saint managed to achieve incredible spiritual perfection. He became a prophet and could predict the future, and during prayer, according to eyewitness accounts, he ascended above the Earth.
The Orthodox prayer for this saint at night is gratitude for his service and at the same time a request for protection and guidance. It sounds like this:
“With your streams of tears you were able to revive the desert, with your lamentations you multiplied your labors and became a great luminary, the light of which is miracles. Ioannikios, pray to Christ the Savior for the salvation of our souls from sin.”
Prayer to the Lord and Jesus Christ for the coming sleep
Prayers for the coming sleep often represent an appeal to Christ. The prayer request sounds like this:
“Lord and Jesus Christ, give me your mercy, do not leave me on the path of life. I bow my knees, giving thanks for today and asking you to preserve my sleep and grant me love and salvation. Forgive my sins, voluntary and involuntary, and guide me along the path of repentance. Protect me and (names of people close to you) from evil and sins. Amen".
As a prayer before bed, you can read the “Our Father”: its words are considered one of the most powerful in the Orthodox tradition. They drive away bad dreams, protect against the interference of dark forces, and also serve as gratitude to God for the blessings that he bestows every day.
Prayer to the guardian angel at night
The prayer to the guardian angel before going to bed is as follows:
“Guardian angel, patron of my soul and body. Forgive me if I committed a sin and offended you with my deeds. Please forgive me and save me from my sins. I angered God and you not out of malice, but out of thoughtlessness. Protect me and pray to the Lord to send protection and grace to me and my family. Grant me mercy and happiness, do not let me sin. Amen".
A prayer to the guardian angel at bedtime should be read by every family member. A child should be taught this from early childhood: he must remember that there is always an angel next to him who protects and preserves him. While the baby is very small, the mother can pray to his guardian angel.
Prayer to the Mother of God before bed
The prayer before going to bed to the Mother of God sounds like this:
“Most Pure Mother of God, Queen of earth and heaven, archangel and most honorable of all creation, Virgin Mary, helper of the world and every person, delivering from all adversity! You are our protector and petitioner before the throne of God, you are a refuge for orphans and strength for those who cry, you are a help to the suffering and healing to everyone who suffers from weakness. Help me and protect me, forgive me all my sins, committed voluntarily and involuntarily. Protect my loved ones from all adversity and forgive their sins. So be it, Amen!
Evening prayer for insomnia
Insomnia is a rather painful condition. However, you can get rid of insomnia if you pray to Jesus Christ before going to bed. You can turn to the Savior by saying the Jesus Prayer. By repeating it before bed, you can quickly calm down, feel the support of higher powers and regain a restful sleep.
You can also pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker: it is believed that this saint quickly hears the requests of all those who suffer and fulfills the wishes of people who believe in his powers.
Nicholas the Wonderworker should be addressed with the following words:
“Good shepherd and mentor Nicholas the Wonderworker! Hear me, a sinner, I pray to you and call on you for help. Do not leave me in sin, show mercy and forgive the impurity of my heart. I appeal to your bright image, I ask you to save me from insomnia. Forgive my sins, voluntary and involuntary, and do not leave people close to me without the protection. Amen".
Church prayer for a restful sleep
This prayer to God before bedtime is read if the child is not sleeping well. You should address the Creator with the following words:
“Lord Jesus Christ, I pray to you and the Holy Guardian Angel of the servant of God (name of the child) to have mercy and save me and my child. Amen".
The words should be read over the baby's head when he begins to fall asleep. Thanks to prayer, the child’s sleep will be calm and he will not have nightmares.
The strongest prayer for health to Panteleimon the Healer
Panteleimon the Healer is considered the patron saint of sick people and the doctors who help them. Strong prayers to Panteleimon at night before going to bed should be offered to people who suffer from serious illnesses or are awaiting surgery. You need to address the saint with the following words:
“The great saint of Christ, passion-bearer and doctor Panteleimon! Have mercy on me, a servant of God, grant me healing and forgive my sins. Heal my body and soul, let me live my life in repentance and serving the Lord! Amen!".
Good night prayer for love
When reading prayers for love, you should focus on the spiritual connection, think about how you can make your loved one happy. If a request is made with selfish motives, most likely the request will not be fulfilled. To find a suitable text, you should purchase an akathist book, which contains prayers for the coming sleep. However, you can read simpler words:
“Merciful Lord, I open my heart to you and pray that you will send me love. Give me happiness, forgive me my sins and let me live in purity and joy. I pray that my request be fulfilled, for it is sincere and comes from the heart. Amen".
Night prayer to get pregnant
If you dream of adding a new addition to your family, you will find this prayer useful before going to bed:
“Lord, hear my prayer, send me your mercy! With your power you created everything out of nothing and laid the foundation for everything that exists in the world. You have overshadowed the marital union with a high secret. Look at your slaves (names of spouses), praying for continuation of the family. Let me see your children in the second and third generations. Amen".
Night prayer for children
It is very important to teach your child to pray before going to bed. To do this, you will need prayers with simple words, for example, this:
“Lord and Guardian Angel! Protect me and my family from troubles and misfortunes, guide me along the right path and give joy and prudence! So be it, amen!
Strong prayer for weight loss at night
It is customary to contact Matrona of Moscow with requests for weight loss. The following words should be used:
“Blessed Matronushka, hear my humble words, as you always hear all those who suffer! Grant me healing, deliver me from mental sorrow and physical illness, deliver me from the devil’s temptation, do not let me lose my faith! Amen!".
Night prayer to calm the soul
If you want to receive protection from higher powers, you will need this protective prayer before bed:
“Lord Almighty and Guardian Angel! Hear my prayer and deliver me from the devil's temptation. Protect me and my loved ones from human malice, help me find peace and joy, do not let me lose my faith. Be with me in difficult moments and do not leave me in joy. Amen".
Prayer for the night before an exam
Before going to the exam, you should repeat the prayer before going to bed for good luck for several nights. The following words are used for this:
“Lord, bless me for my studies, do not leave me without your help, let me achieve what I want, if it pleases you and is useful. Amen".
You can also pray to the Guardian Angel:
“Guardian angel, who protected me in difficult times, do not leave me in the test. Stay by my side and send me good luck. Amen".
Nighttime prayer before going to bed for fear
To get rid of tormenting fear or nightmares, the following words are suitable:
“Lord Jesus Christ, deliver me from devilish nightmares and temptations. Be my protection and don’t leave me for a minute. Forgive me my sins and do not let me fall into temptation. Amen!".
The ninetieth psalm is a strong protection against nightmares
The ninetieth psalm from the Book of Psalms is powerful. A believer who knows him will always be protected from troubles and misfortunes. If you feel worse in the evening and at night (anxiety and tension persist, irritability increases, bad premonitions torment you), say this miraculous prayer before going to bed. Already while reading the text, you will feel how your soul calms down. The same psalm is said before setting off on a long journey to avoid troubles.
“He who lives in the help of the Most High will dwell in the shelter of the Heavenly God.
Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.
Yako Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words.
His cloak will cover you and you will hope under His wing: 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 that pass away in the darkness, from clots and the midday demon.
Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand; he won't come close to you.
Look at your eyes and 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 the wound will not come close to your body.
As His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways.
They will take you in their arms, but not when you dash your foot against a stone.
Tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.
For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver; 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 show him My salvation.”
SHORT PRAYERS
Short prayers for the coming sleep are easy to remember. They will come in handy if you are very tired and cannot pray in the usual way.
- Before going to bed, you can read the Jesus Prayer or the Our Father.
- You can also address God with the following words:
“God, forgive me my sins that I have committed during the day, and let me go to sleep in peace and under your protection. Amen!".
- You can come up with short prayers before going to bed yourself: the main thing is that they are sincere and come from your heart!
Turning to God before going to bed should become your habit. Thanks to this ritual, you will always feel protected, and your sleep will be deep and restful!
Text author: Maria MIKHIREVA
Evening prayers should be read before going to bed
How should the Orthodox prayer for the night be read correctly, how to pray in the evening? There are no special rules for reading prayers. In the evening, be sure to light the lamp and turn off the light a little.
You need to tune in to prayer and concentrate completely on it. Nothing should distract you at this time - not the noise of a playing TV, not the noise of crying children or someone's conversations. There should be complete silence while reading.
You need to tune in for evening prayer and light a lamp. At this moment, nothing should distract you. You need to read prayers while standing. Photo: hranitel.club
Then you need to take the prayer book and start reading. You need to pray while standing, the words should be read out loud, so you will better understand their meaning and meaning.
If at first you find it difficult to read everything at once, read a few prayers first. Every day adding more and more.
Mark yourself the level that you can do. This applies especially to those who have just decided to read prayers.
Also, don’t forget that you can always pray in your own words. The most important thing is that your words are sincere.
