Remember your One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Confirm, strengthen, extend, and increase her. Guard her in peace, for ever proof against the gates of hell. Calm the dissensions of the faithful, foil the plans of the powers of darkness, dispel the prejudice of the nations, and quickly ruin and root out the risings of heresy, frustrating them by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on George, our President, David, our Governor, Byron, our Mayor, and all in authority throughout the world; protect their power with peace, and subdue under their feet every enemy and foe, and speak peace and blessing in their hearts for all your people, and grant that in their calm we too may lead a quiet and peaceful life in true belief, in all piety and honesty.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all you have called to feed your people; and by their prayers, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on Catherine, our Presiding Bishop, Michael our Bishop, Cam, our pastor, Sarah, Steve, Clara, Warren, Lorene, Ellen, and all clergy - Sarah, Steven, Ed, Peter, Greg, Andrew, Joseph, Brent, John, Minka, Mary, Gregroy, James, Craig, Damian, Henry, Donald, Rick, Paul, Ernesto, Sarah, Adam, Jim, Lynn, Christopher, Barry, Andrew, Nathan, Steve, Mark, John, John, Benjamin, Benjamin, Matthew, Nicholas, Kyrill, David, Philip, Andre, Stephen, Rob, Karen, Tripp, Larry, Avi: lighten their burden, console them in their afflictions, and grant them strength, power and perseverance in their struggle, and by their prayers have mercy upon me.

(Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my Spiritual Father (name) and by his prayers forgive me my sins.)

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on John, Jason, Jeremy, Jason, Nicole, Réal, Josh, Kim, Elaine, Ed, Scott, all my co-workers, our clients and all who labourer in this community and for our benefit, and all Christians in their work.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my parents, Diane and Walter, my partner, Brodie, my sister, Anita, my Godson, Samuel, Todd, James, Nick, Charity, Joshua, Isaiah, Tootie and Unive, Sheila, Aaron, Nate, Myriam, John, Kirk, Bill, Dina, Miguel, Barbara, Justin, Chrissie, everyone at Nickel City, and all my relatives, neighbours, and friends - grant them your worldly and spiritual bounty.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on (____ together with) all the old and the young, the poor and destitute, the orphans and widows and those in sickness and sorrow, misfortune and tribulation, captives and exiles, those in prisons and reformatories, and especially on your servants suffering persecution for your sake and for their Faith in you. Visit, strengthen, comfort, and heal them, and by your power quickly grant them relief, freedom and deliverance.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who entrust us to pray for them, despite our unworthiness; give them your grace, and grant all their requests leading to salvation, and the attainment of eternal joy.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all who are messengers and missionaries in your service, and those who travel on land or sea or air or through outer space.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those whom I have offended or scandalized by my madness or inadvertence, and whom I have led into evil and harmful deeds; by your divine providence restore them again to the way of salvation.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and do me harm, and let them not perish because of me, a sinner.

Illumine with the light of your grace all who seek you and guide those who wander far in their journey to you. Bring them to unity with you and with the community of those who serve you in faith.

Remember, O Lord, those who have departed from this life, faithful rulers in the world and in the Church, and all the faithful: grant them rest with the Saints.

Remember, O Lord, the souls of you servants departed in sleep, Bessie, Kenneth, Walter, Katherine, Edward, James, Raymond, Doris, Gregory, Bud, Linda, and all my relatives according to the flesh; remember Joe, Nina, Brian, Michelle, Edward, Grace, Raymond, Elsa, Timmy, Raymond, Katherine, Sunnie, Gus, Alejandro, Timmy, William, David, Thomas, Mills, Bernie, Victor, Barbara, Linda, Paul, Joel, together with all your servants who have departed this life in the hope of resurrection and eternal life, and all who lie here and in all the world; forgive them every transgression, voluntary and involuntary; grant them rest with your Saints where the light of your Face shines, a part in your eternal joys, and the delight of your blessed and everlasting life; and have mercy on us, for you are good and the Lover of All. Amen.

Grant, O Lord, remission of all sins to all our Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters departed in the faith and hope of resurrection, and make their memory eternal. (3x)

Glory to you, our God, glory to you.

O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.

(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. (12x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Come, let us worship and fall down before the King, our God.
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, the King, our God.
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ himself, the King, our God.

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness; in your great tenderness, wipe out my sin. Over and over again, cleanse me of all malice; from my fault purify me. For my sin is only too clear to me; my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your eyes, this I have done. You are just when you sentence, without reproach when you judge. For in guilt itself was I born; a sinner my mother conceived. But you love truth at the heart of my being; teach me wisdom deep within me. Purify me: I shall be cleaner than spring water; wash me: I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear the sound of joy and feasting; let them dance, these bones you have crushed. Turn your face away from my sins; cleanse me of all malice. O God, create in me a pure heart, in my belly, a new and constant spirit. Do not banish me from your presence; do not deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me back the joy of your help; insure within me a spirit of fervor, that I may teach sinners your ways, that the misguided may return to you. Rescue me from death, O God, my saving God, and my tongue shall ring out your justice! Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. For you take no delight in sacrifice; were I to make a burnt offering, you would want no part of it. The best sacrifice, a broken spirit; a heart broken and crushed you have never disdained, O God. In your kindness, be good to Sion: Rebuild Jerusalem within its walls! Then you will delight in just sacrifices — burnt offerings completely consumed! — then will they lay calves upon your altar!

Quick, O God! Rescue me! O Lord, help me! Let shame and disgrace fall on those who hunt down my soul! Make them back off! Make them recoil in confusion, who gloat at my ruin! Make them draw back, covered with shame, who jeer at me. But for all who seek you, joy and gladness! For those who love your help, let them always say: God is great! As for me — poor wretch that I am — O God, hasten to me! O you, my helper, my saviour; O Lord, do not delay!

O Lord, hear my prayer; O God, be true to yourself and listen to my plea for mercy. In your righteousness answer me. Do not call your servant to account, for no one on earth is justified in your sight. O Lord, be generous and grant me life; in your unfailing love rescue my soul from affliction. For the foe hunts after my soul; into the earth he tramples my very life, forcing me into the darkness of those long dead. My spirit faints within me, my heart is numb with despair. My mind goes back to days gone by, dwelling on the memory of all you did, pondering the works of your hands. To you I lift my outstretched hands: Come quick and answer me, O Lord! For my spirit longs for you; like parched earth I thirst for you. Hide not your face from me lest I become like those who go into the pit. Each morning make me understand your loving kindness, for I trust in you. Show me the path to follow, for my heart belongs to you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your gracious spirit lead me into the land of life, for your name’s sake. Save me from my foes, O Lord, for I seek refuge in you. Wipe out my foes; bring destruction on those who oppress me, for I am your servant.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to you, O God! 3x

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory. Lord, King, God of heaven, Father almighty: Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world. Receive our prayer, you who sit on the right hand of the Father, and have mercy on us. For you alone are holy, you alone are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Every evening I will bless you, and praise your name for ever and to the ages of ages. Lord, you have been our refuge from generation to generation. I said, Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul, for I have sinned against you. Lord, I have run to you for refuge; teach me to do your will for you are my God. For with you is the source of life, and in your light we shall see light. Continue your mercy towards those who know you.

Grant, Lord, this night to keep us without sin. Blessed are you, Lord, the God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is your name for evermore. Amen. May your mercy, Lord, be upon us, as we have trusted in you. Blessed are you, Lord, teach me your statutes. Blessed are you, Master, make me understand your statutes. Blessed are you, Holy One, enlighten me with your statutes. Lord, your mercy is for ever: Do not scorn the work of your hands. To you praise is due, to you song is due, to you glory is due, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

I believe in one God, Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages. Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made; for our sake and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man; he was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; he rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; he is coming again in glory to judge the living and the dead; and his kingdom will have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and together glorified; who spoke through the Prophets. In one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church; I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I await the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen.

It is truly right to call you blessed, who gave birth to God, ever-blessed and most pure and the Mother of our God. Greater in honour than the Cherubim and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word; truly the Mother of God, we magnify you.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

God of our fathers, who always deal with us in your forbearance, do not withdraw your pity from us, but at their intercessions guide our life in peace.

Your Church, clothed throughout the world as in purple and fine linen with the blood of your Martyrs, cries out to you through them: Christ, our God, send down your mercy on your people; give peace to your city and to our souls your great mercy.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

With the Saints, O Christ, give rest to the souls of your servants, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life without end.

Now and Ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Through the intercession of all the Saints and of the Mother of God, give us your peace, Lord, and have mercy on us, for you alone are merciful.

Lord, have mercy (40x).

At every time and at every hour, in heaven and on earth worshipped and glorified, Christ God, long-suffering, great in mercy, great in compassion, loving the just and merciful to sinners, calling all to salvation by the promise of the blessings to come; do you, Lord, yourself accept our entreaties at this hour, and direct our lives to your commandments. Sanctify our souls, purify our bodies, correct our thoughts, cleanse our ideas and deliver us from every distress, evil, and pain. Wall us about with your holy Angels, that, protected and guided by their host, we may reach the unity of the faith and the knowledge of your unapproachable glory; for you are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen.

Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us!

More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.

Lord, have mercy (3x).

O Lord, Bless!

May God take pity on us and bless us, and show the light of his countenance on us and have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy (12x).

Save, help and protect us, All-holy Virgin.

Spotless, undefiled, incorrupt, immaculate, pure Virgin, Bride of God and Lady, who by your marvellous conceiving united God the Word with mankind and joined our rejected human nature to the heavenly realm; the only hope of the hopeless, help of the attacked, ready assistance of those who flee to you, and refuge of all Christians; do not turn in loathing from me, an accursed sinner, who have made myself utterly worthless through shameful thoughts and words and deeds, and through the sloth of the pleasures of life have become a slave to my own will. But as Mother of the God who loves mankind have compassion on me, a sinner and a prodigal, in your love for mankind, and accept the prayer I offer you from polluted lips. And using your Mother’s boldness, implore your Son, our Master and Lord, that He open to me also the compassionate heart of his goodness, and disregarding my countless offences turn me back to repentance, and make me a tried worker of his commandments. And, as you are full of mercy, compassion and loving-kindness, be ever near me: in this present life a fervent helper and protector, shielding me from the enemy’s assaults and guiding me to salvation, and at the moment of my departure watching over my wretched soul and driving far from her the dark forms of evil demons; but on the dread day of judgement, delivering me from eternal punishment and making me heir to the ineffable glory of your Son and our God. All this may I obtain, my Lady, most holy Mother of God, through your mediation and assistance; through the grace and love for mankind of your only-begotten Son, our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. To whom are due all glory, honour and worship, with his Father who is without beginning and his all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

And grant us, Master, as we go to our sleep, rest of body and soul; and guard us from the gloomy sleep of sin and from every dark pleasure of the night. Calm the assaults of the passions, quench the fiery arrows of the evil one that are cunningly aimed at us; put down the rebellions of our flesh and still our every earthly and material thought. And grant us, O God, a watchful mind, chaste thought, a wakeful heart, sleep that is light and free from every satanic fantasy. Rouse us at the time for prayer strengthened in your commandments, and holding firmly within us the memory of your judgements. Grant that we may sing your glory all night long, and so hymn, bless and glorify your all honoured and majestic name, of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Most glorious, ever-virgin, blessed Mother of God, offer our prayer to your Son and our God, and ask that through you he may save our souls.

The Father is my hope, the Son my refuge, the Holy Spirit my protection. Holy Trinity, glory to you.

All my hope I place in you, Mother of God, guard me under your protection.

Because of you, O Full of grace, all creation rejoices, the ranks of Angels and the human race; hallowed Temple and spiritual Paradise, pride of Virgins; from you God was incarnate and he, who is our God before the ages, became a little child. For He made your womb a throne and caused it to become wider than the heavens. Because of you, O Full of grace, all creation rejoices; glory to you.

Holy Angel, overseer of my wretched soul and miserable life, do not abandon me a sinner, do not desert me because of my inconstancy; leave no place for the evil demon to obtain dominion over me by gaining control of this mortal body; strengthen my wretched and feeble hand, and guide me into the way of salvation. Yes, Holy Angel of God, guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body, pardon me all the things by which I have distressed you all the days of my life, and whatever sins I have committed to-day; shelter me in the coming night and protect me from every abuse of the adversary, that I may not anger my God by any sin; and intercede for me to the Lord, to strengthen me in his fear, and show me to be a worthy servant of his goodness. Amen.

To you my Champion and Commander I your city, saved from disasters, dedicate, O Mother of God, hymns of victory and thanksgiving; but as you have unassailable might, from every kind of danger now deliver me, that I may cry to you: Hail, Bride without bridegroom!

Most Holy Mother of God, save us.

Virgin, Mother of God, Hail, Mary full of grace, 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 Saviour of our souls (x3).

Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us!

More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Lord, bless!

O Jesus Christ, Our God, through the prayers of our holy fathers and mothers have mercy upon us. Amen.

Let us pray for the peace of the world!

For our Hierarch N, and all our brothers and sisters in Christ.
For those in power throughout the world.
For all who are absent from us.
For those who hate us and for those who love us.
For those who are merciful to us and serve us.
For those who have asked us, unworthy though we are, to pray for them.
For the release of prisoners.
For those who travel on land or sea or through air or outer space.
For those who lie in sickness.
Let us pray for an abundance of the fruits of the earth.
And for every soul of Orthodox Christians.
Let us bless devout Sovereigns.
All Clergy.
Our parents and teachers, and all our departed fathers and brethren, faithful followers of God in the way of Jesus, who here or in all the world lie asleep in the Lord.

May God pardon and have mercy on them, where all the just repose; and have mercy and save us, as he is good and loves humankind.

Tone 3.
Awed by the beauty of your virginity and by the splendour of your purity, Gabriel cried aloud to you, Mother of God: How can I praise you as I should? By what name shall I invoke you? I am troubled and amazed. Therefore, as I was commanded, I cry to you: Hail, full of grace!
Priest: Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us.

Reader: Amen.

V. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
R. Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Glory to you, our God, glory to you.

O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.

(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. (12x).

O come let us worship God our King.
O come let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King and God.
O come let us worship and fall down before Christ Himself, our King and our God.

Then the following Psalms: 23, 24, 116: 10-19 (King James text); 22, 23, 115 (Septuagint).

Psalm 22.
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I need. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me rest; near quiet waters he leads me– there, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right path, true to his name. Even if I walk through the valley of darkness, I fear nothing: you are there with your rod and staff, and with these you console me.

You spread out a table for me in the sight of my foes: with precious oil you bathe my head; my cup overflows. Yes, your loving mercy, your kindness are with me all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord shall I dwell for the rest of my days.

Psalm 23.
The earth is the Lord’s, and all that it holds, the world, and all who live in it. For he founded it upon the waters; he set it firmly on the waters of the deep.

Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord and stand in his holy place? The clean of hands and pure of heart, whose minds are not obsessed by idols, who do not swear deceitfully. They shall carry away a blessing from the Lord, a just reward from God, their saviour. Such are they who turn to the eternal one, who seek out the presence of the God of Jacob.

You princes! Lift high your gates! Be lifted high, you eternal doors! Let the king of glory enter in! And who is the king of glory? The Lord, mighty and valiant, the Lord, valiant in battle! You princes! Lift high your gates! Be lifted high, you eternal doors! Let the king of glory enter in! Who is the king of glory? The Lord of power and might, he is the king of glory!

Psalm 115.
I was being pursued, and in my alarm, I thought: No one can be trusted! How can I repay the Lord all his favors to me? I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord; I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his friends.

For I am your servant — yes, your servant and faithful son! Undo my fetters! I will offer you a sacrifice of praise. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Alleluia!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to you, O God. (3x)

Tone 6
Turn away from my transgressions Lord, born of the Virgin, and purify my heart, making it a temple for your most pure and precious body and blood. Do not cast me away from your presence, for your great mercy is boundless.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

How shall I, the unworthy, be not ashamed of your holy things? If I dare to approach you with the worthy, my garment will con demn me, for it is not a supper garment, and I shall bring reproach upon my most sinful soul. Therefore, cleanse me Lord of the defilement of my soul and save me, for you are a loving God.

Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Becauseof the multitude of my trans gressions, I come to you, pure Theotokos, asking for salvation. Visit my ailing soul, only blessed one, and beseech your Son, our God, to grant me remission of the evil I have done.

On Holy And Great Thursday
The glorious disciples were illumined at the Supper during the washing of the feet. But ungodly Judas was darkened by the disease of avarice, and he delivered you, the righteous judge, to lawless judges. Behold, lover of money, how for the sake of money he hanged himself. Flee from greed which made him dare to do such things against his Master. Glory to you, Lord, who are good towards all people.

Lord, have mercy (40x).

Prostrations as desired, and immediately the following supplicatory prayers:

Instructive Verses
As you are about to eat the body of the Master, approach with fear lest you be burned, for it is fire. And before you drink in communion the blood, be first reconciled with all those you have offended; then you may take courage to eat the mystic Food.

Before you take part in the awesome sacrifice of the life‑giving body of the Master, take care and pray with fear of God.

First Prayer: Saint Basil
Master, Lord Jesus Christ our God, the source of life and of immortality, creator of everything visible and invisible, coeternal and co‑everlasting Son of the Father without beginning; because of abundant goodness, you put on flesh and were crucified and buried for us unthankful and ungrateful people in these latter days, and have by your own blood renewed our nature corrupted by sin. Accept, immortal king, my repentance, that of a sinner, and turn towards me, and hear my words. I have sinned, Lord, I have sinned before heaven and before you, and I am not worthy to look upon the height of your glory, for I have provoked your goodness. I have transgressed your commandments. I have disobeyed your ordinances. But you, Lord, being long‑suffering, and of great mercy, do not remember evil, and have not given me over to destruction because of my lawlessness, but have ever awaited my con version. You who love all people, said by your prophet, I do not desire the death of a sinner but that he should turn and live. For, Master, you do not wish that the work of your hands should perish, nor do you take pleasure in the destruction of human beings, but desire that everyone should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. There fore, even I, although I am unworthy both of heaven and earth and of this temporary life, having wholly yielded myself to sin, and become the slave of pleasure and have de filed your image, yet being your creature and of your shaping, I do not despair for my salvation in my wretchedness. But I am em boldened by your infinite compassion and I draw near. Therefore, O Christ, you who love all people, receive even me as the harlot, as the thief, as the publican, as the prodigal. Take away the heavy burden of my sins, you who take away the sin of the world, who heal the infirmities of all people, who call to yourself the weary and burdened and give them rest, who came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Do cleanse me from defilement of the flesh and spirit, and teach me to fulfill holiness in your fear, that in the pure testimony of my conscience, receiving my portion of your holy gifts, I may be united to your holy body and precious blood, and have you dwell and remain within me with the Father and your Holy Spirit. Yes, Lord Jesus Christ my God, grant that the communion of your holy and life giving mysteries may not be to my condemnation. Do not let me be afflicted in soul and body by partaking of them unworthily. But grant that to the last breath of my life I shall partake of my share uncondemned of your holy gifts, looking to the fellowship of the Holy Spirit for eternal life, and to a favorable answer at your awesome judgment seat, that even I may also become a partaker with your elect of your incorruptible blessings which you have prepared for those who love you and in whom, Lord, you are glorified to the ages of ages. Amen.

Second Prayer: Saint Basil
I know, Lord, that I partake unworthily of your pure body and precious blood, and that I am guilty, my Christ and my God, as I eat and drink condemnation to myself not discerning your body and blood. Yet, emboldened by your loving kindnesses, I come to you, who said, “he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him.” Take pity, therefore, Lord, and do not rebuke me, a sinner, but deal with me mercifully. Let these holy gifts give me healing and cleansing, enlightenment and protection, salvation and sanctification of soul and body. May they avert every fantasy, evil practice, and operation of the devil enacted in my members by design. May they give me confidence in and love for you; amendment of life and perseverance, increase of virtue and perfection, fulfillment of your commandments, fellowship of the Holy Spirit, provisions for the journey of eternal life, and an acceptable answer at the awesome judgment seat. But let them not be for judgment or condemnation. Amen.

Third Prayer: John Chrysostom
Lord my God, I know that I am not worthy, nor sufficient, that you should come under the roof of the house of my soul, for it is entirely desolate and in ruins, and you do not have a worthy place in me to lay your head. But as you humbled yourself from on high for our sake, do likewise also for my unworthiness. And as you willed in the cave to lie in a manger of dumb animals, take it upon yourself now to enter the manger of my dumb soul and into my soiled body. And as you did not refuse to enter and eat with sinners in the house of Simon the leper, so also deign to enter into the house of my soul, leper and sinner that I am. And as you did not cast out the harlot, a sinner like me, who came and touched you, so have compassion on me the sinner who now comes to touch you. And as you did not abhor the kiss of her sinful and unclean mouth, do not abhor my mouth, more stained and unclean than hers, nor my sordid and unclean and shame less lips, nor my more unclean tongue. But let the fiery coal of your most pure body and of your most precious blood bring sanctifica tion, illumination, and strengthening of my lowly soul and body, relief of the burden of my many transgressions, protection against every operation of the devil, an averting and hindering of my mean and evil habits, mor tification of my passions, fulfillment of your commandments, an increase of your divine grace, and inheritance of your kingdom. For it is not with a light heart, Christ my God, that I venture to approach you. But I trust in your ineffable goodness. May I not become prey to Satan by abstaining for long from your communion. Therefore, Lord, I pray to you who alone are holy that you sanctify my soul and body, my heart, and my mind, and renewing me wholly, implant in my members fear of you. Do not let your sanctification be taken from me, but be my help and protector, governing my life in peace. Make me worthy to obtain a place at your right hand with your saints, through the prayers and supplications of your most pure Mother, of your bodiless ministers and pure angelic powers, and of all your saints who from the ages have found favor in you. Amen.

Fourth Prayer: John Chrysostom
I am not worthy, Sovereign Lord, for you to come under the roof of my soul. Yet because of your love for all people, you wish to dwell in me. I boldly come. Command that the gates open which you alone made and you will come in with love toward all people, as is your nature. You will come in and enlighten my darkened reasoning. I believe that you will do this, for you did not send away the harlot who came to you with tears, nor cast out the repenting publican, nor reject the thief who acknowledged your kingdom, nor forsake the repentant persecutor for what he was. But you counted as your friends all of those who came to you in repentance. You alone are blessed, always, now and to the endless ages. Amen.

Fifth Prayer: John Chrysostom
Lord Jesus Christ my God, absolve, remit, forgive, and pardon me, your sinful, unprofitable, and unworthy servant the errors, transgressions, and trespasses which I have committed from my youth to the present day and hour, whether in knowledge or in ignorance, in words, or deeds, or thoughts, or reasonings and pursuits, and in all my senses. And through the intercession of the all pure and ever virgin Mary, your Mother, who conceived you without sin, my only hope, protection, and salvation, count me worthy, uncondemned, to partake of your pure and immortal and life giving, awesome Mysteries, for the remission of sins, for eternal life, for sanctification and enlightenment, for strength, and healing and health of both soul and body, for the erasing and complete removal of my evil thoughts and recollections, superstitions and nocturnal phantasies brought by dark and evil spirits. For yours is the kingdom, the power, the honor, and worship, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Sixth Prayer: John Of Damascus
Master Lord Jesus Christ our God, you alone have the authority to forgive human beings their sins, for you are good and love everyone. Forgive all my transgressions com mitted in knowledge or in ignorance. Make me worthy uncondemned to receive your divine and glorious, pure and life giving Mysteries; incurring thereby neither punish ment, nor the increase of my sins, but receiv ing cleansing, sanctification, and a pledge of the life to come and of the kingdom. Let them be for me a rampart, a help, and an overturning of my adversaries, and a wip ing out of my many transgressions. For you are a God of mercy, compassion, and love of all human beings, and to you we give glory, with the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Seventh Prayer: Symeon The New Theologian
From foul lips and impure heart, from unclean tongue and a defiled soul, receive my prayer, O my Christ. Take not into account my words, my ways, or my shamelessness. Grant me boldness, my Christ, to say all that I wish. But rather teach me all that I should do and say.

I have sinned more than the harlot who, learning where you lived, boldly came forward to anoint your feet, O my Christ, my Master, and my God. And as you did not reject her to come with eagerness of heart, reject not me, O Word, but extend to me your feet that I may hold and kiss and with streams of tears, as with a precious myrrh, I may boldly anoint them.

Wash me in my tears and purify me in them, O Word. Forgive my errors, and grant me pardon. You know the multitude of my sins, you also know my wounds and see my bruises. Yet you know my faith, you see my eagerness and hear my sighs. From you, my God, my Creator, and my Redeemer is hid not one tear, nor even a part of one.

Your eyes know my imperfections; in your book already written down are all the acts yet not done. Behold my lowliness, behold how great is my weariness and all my sins. God of all, remit everything so that with a clean heart, a conscience filled with holy fear, and a contrite soul, I may partake of your most pure, and wholly spotless mysteries, that give life and divinity to all who eat and drink of you with a pure heart.

For you have said, Master, that whoever eats my flesh and also drinks my blood, does indeed abide in me, and I in him. True indeed is the word of my Master and my God. For he who shares in these divine and deifying graces is in no way alone, but is with you, my Christ, the triple‑radiant light that enlightens the world.

But so that I may never be alone without you, O Giver of life, my breath, my life, my joy, and the world’s salvation, I have, as you see, with tears and a contrite soul drawn near to you to ransom my errors, beseeching you to rescue me and uncondemned to share in your life giving Mysteries.

So as you have said you might dwell with me, the most wretched one, that I not be found by the deceiver, without your grace, and be seized by deception and seducing me lead me away from your life giving words.

Therefore, I fall before you and fervently cry out to you: as you received the prodigal and the harlot when she came to you, so receive me, the harlot and prodigal, compassionate One, as I come to you now, with a contrite heart. I know Savior that no one has offended you as I have, nor committed the deeds that I have done.

But this again I know, that neither the greatness of my sins nor the multitude of my transgressions exceed my God’s great forbearance and his great love for all. But with the oil of forgiveness you cleanse and illumine those who fervently repent and make sharers of your light and partakers of your divinity.

And although this is strange to the minds of angels and of men, you speak with them often as your true friends. These thoughts make me bold, these thoughts give me wings, my Christ, and seeing your rich kindness towards us, I rejoice and tremble too.

I partake of fire, being grass, and behold, a strange wonder, I am unexpectedly refreshed as was the burning bush, burning but not consumed. Therefore, thankful in mind, thankful in heart, thankful in every member of my body and soul, I worship and magnify and glorify you, my God, as being blessed both now and to the ages.

Eighth Prayer: Symeon Metaphrastes
Jesus Christ, wisdom of God, peace and power, only pure and spotless Lord, moved by the ineffable pity in your love toward all people, you took upon yourself our whole frame from the chaste and virgin blood of her who wondrously conceived you at the coming of the Holy Spirit and by the favor of the eternal Father. In this assumed nature you underwent the life giving and saving passion: the cross, the nails, the spear ‑ death itself. Mortify in me the passions of the body that destroy the soul. You who destroyed the power of Hades by your burial, bury and destroy the devices of the evil spirits through pure thoughts. You who raised the fallen forefather by your resurrection, raise me up from the sin that I have fallen into and show me the way of repentance. By your glorious ascension you deified the assumed body and honored it at the right hand of the Father. Make me worthy, by partaking of your holy Mysteries, of a place at your right hand with the saved. You made your holy disciples precious vessels by the coming of the Com forter, the Spirit. Declare me also a vessel of your coming. You promised to come again to judge the world in righteousness. Grant that I shall go to meet you, my Creator and Maker, in the clouds, with all the saints, and that I may glorify you forever and praise you, with your eternal Father, and your all holy, gracious and life giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Ninth Prayer: John Of Damascus
I stand before the doors of your temple, but I have not refrained from wicked thoughts. But you, O Christ, my God, justified the publican, and showed mercy to the Canaanite woman, and opened the gates of paradise to the thief. Open for me the depth of your love, and receive me as I draw near and touch you, as did the harlot and the woman with the issue of blood. The latter only touched the hem of your garment, and she immediately received healing, while the former, clinging to your pure feet, obtained forgiveness of her sins. But may I, the miserable one, be not consumed, by daring to receive your whole body. Receive me as you did them, and enlighten the perception of my soul, through the intercession of her who gave birth to you without sin, and of the heavenly powers. For you are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen.

Tenth Prayer: John Chrysostom
I believe and confess, Lord, that you are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first. I also believe that this is truly your pure body, and that this is truly your precious blood. Therefore, I pray to you, have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions, those voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, known and unknown. And make me worthy without condemnation to partake of your pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Amen.

When coming forward to receive communion, say these verses of Symeon Metaphrastes.

Behold, my Maker, I approach holy Com munion. Burn me not as I partake, for you are fire which burns the unworthy. But cleanse me from every stain.

Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of your mystical Supper. I will not reveal your Mystery to your adversaries. Nor will I give you a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to you: Lord, remember me in your kingdom.

And the following verses:

Seeing the divine blood, have fear, O man, for it is coal that burns the unworthy. It is God’s body that deifies and nourishes me; it deifies the spirit and nourishes the mind mystically.

You have smitten me with yearning, O Christ, and with your divine love you have changed me. Burn away my sins with spiritual fire and make me worthy to be filled with your joy, that rejoicing in your goodness, I may magnify your two Comings.

How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of your saints? If I dare to enter into the bridal chamber, my clothing will ac cuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. In your love, Lord, cleanse the vileness of my soul and save me.

Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, do not let these Holy Things be to my con demnation because of my unworthiness, but rather for purification and sanctification of my soul and body, and as a pledge of the life and kingdom to come. For it is good for me to cleave to God, and to place the hope of my salvation in the Lord.

Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of your mystical Supper. I will not reveal your mystery to your adversaries. Nor will I give you a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to you: Lord, remember me in your kingdom.

Psalm 84
How lovely are your dwellings, Lord God of power and might! My soul yearns and pines with longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh ring out their joy to the living God! Even the sparrow finds a house, and the swallow, a nest for her young: near your altars, O Lord of power and might, O my king and my God! Happy are they who live in your house; they sing your praises all day long.

Happy the pilgrims who find their strength in you, who set their hearts on reaching you. Passing through the valley of the balsam trees they make it a place of blessing, as if the autumn rains had showered it; from there they go from place to place, soon to stand before the God of gods on Sion.

O Lord God of power and might! Hear my prayer! Lend an ear to me, God of Jacob! Turn your eyes, O God, our sovereign! Look on the face of the one you have anointed! One day in your courts have I preferred to a thousand somewhere else, the threshold of the house of my God to the tent of the wicked. For the Lord God will sustain us and help us! He will show us his favor, his glory. The Lord will never refuse anything to those who walk in innocence. O Lord of power and might! Happy the man who trusts in you!

Psalm 85
With your favor, Lord, grace your own land, turn the tide of Jacob’s fortune. Forgive your people their guilt; do away with all trace of their sins. Turn away your wrath; master the heat of your anger.

Revive us, O God of our salvation; put an end to your resentment against us. Must your anger with us last forever? Will it never end? Will you not restore us to life, that your people may rejoice in you? Let us see your loving kindness, Lord; give us your saving help.

Let me reveal what the Lord himself has to say: His voice is one that speaks peace: peace for his people, for his friends, for those who turn to him in their hearts. His help is close at hand for those who revere him, and his glory shall dwell in our land. Mercy and truth will meet; justice and peace will embrace. Faithfulness shall spring forth from the earth, and justice shall look down from the heavens. The Lord will give us prosperity, and the earth will yield its fruit. Justice shall go forth before him, and peace shall follow in his footsteps.

Psalm 86
Lend an ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and miserable! Look after my soul, for I am your friend; save your servant, O my God, for I trust in you. Pity me, O sovereign Lord, for I cry to you all day long! Give joy to your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift my soul! Lord, you are forgiving and good, full of love for all who call on you. Hear my prayer, O Lord; attend to the sound of my voice. The day of my distress I call on you; if only you would answer me, O Lord!

Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord, nor can their works compare with yours. If you act, all nations will come to adore you, O Lord, to glorify your name, for you are great and you work wonders, O you who alone are God!

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; teach my heart to revere your name. With all my heart will I praise you, Lord my God! I will glorify your name, O eternal one! For great is your mercy toward me, O most high! You have rescued my soul from the depths of the grave! O God the proud rise up to attack me; ruthless men hunt down my soul! Never do they give any thought to you! But you, O Lord, God of tenderness and mercy, slow to anger, full of love and faithfulness, turn to me and pity me: Give triumph to your servant, to your faithful son, victory. Show me proof of your favor, O good one, that my foes may see and be shamed. O, that you yourself would help and console me, O Lord!

Psalm 115
Out of love for me, the Lord heard my plea for mercy! Yes! He bent down to listen to me as I was calling. The cords of death were tightening about me; the agents of the world beneath were right behind me; anguish and grief confronted me. I was being pursued, and in my alarm, I thought: No one can be trusted! But I kept faith and called on the name of the Lord: I beg you, Lord, rescue my life! For I am your servant — yes, your servant and faithful son! Undo my fetters!

Gracious is the Lord, and just; yes, our God is full of compassion. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his friends. The Lord watches over the innocent; I was brought to my knees, but he saved me. Be calm once more, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. He has saved you from death, my soul, and you, my eyes, from tears; you he has saved from banishment, my feet, that I might walk before the face of the Lord in the land of the living.

How can I repay the Lord all his favors to me? I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord; I will offer you a sacrifice of praise. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Alleluia!

Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord: O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears attend to my cry for mercy.

For if you, Lord, keep an account of our sins–Lord, who will survive? But you always forgive us, and for this we revere you.

I call on the Lord; my soul calls on him, and I long for his reply. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for dawn; more than watchmen for dawn let Israel wait for the Lord! For the love of the Lord is unfailing, and great is his power to redeem; it is he who redeems Israel from all its sins.

Ant. Mortals ate the food of angels, and you gave them bread from heaven, containing in itself all sweetness. (P.T. Alleluia.)

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

V. I said, Lord have mercy on me.
R. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against you.
V. Turn to us, O Lord, for a little while.
R. And be gracious to your servants.
V. Let your mercy be upon us, O Lord.
R. As we hope in you.
V. Let your priests be clothed with justice.
R. And make your saints rejoice.
V. Cleanse me from my hidden faults, O Lord.
R. And from the sins of others, spare your servant.
V. O Lord, here my prayer.
R. And let my cry come to you.

MOST gracious God, mercifully hear our prayers and enlighten our hearts by the grace of the Holy Spirit, that we may be worthy to serve in your holy Mysteries and to love you with an everlasting love.

O GOD, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires know, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy name.

ENKINDLE, O Lord, our hearts and minds with the fire of the Holy Spirit: help us to serve you in purity of body and spirit.

O LORD Enlighten our minds with the Paraclete who proceeds from you, and lead us to all truth, as you Son promised.

O LORD, may the power of the Holy Spirit be with us, we pray, and in mercy, cleanse our hearts and defend us from all harm.

O GOD, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that, in the same Spirit, we may enjoy what is right and always rejoice in His consolation.

O LORD, visit our minds and cleanse our thoughts; that at the glorious coming of your son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, He may find in us a place prepared for Him, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever.

O SUPREME High Priest and only true head of the Church, Jesus Christ, who gave us your Flesh to eat and your Blood to drink, and who ordained this Mystery in the power of the Holy Spirit saying: “As often as you do this, do it in remembrance of me”; I ask you by the great price of our salvation, and by that wonderful and unspeakable love with which you loved us so much so as to baptise us into your own life and death, I beg you to teach me through the Holy Spirit to draw near and to handle so great a Mystery with such great reverence and honour, with such fear and devotion, as are due and fitting. Through your grace make me always to believe and to understand, to conceive and to firmly hold, and to think and speak of this wondrous Mystery in such a way that pleases you and benefits my own soul. Let your good Spirit enter into my heart there silently to sound and, without clamour of words, speak all truth. For your Mysteries are indeed exceedingly deep and covered with a sacred veil.

On account of your great mercy, grant me - in the community of your people - to celebrate this Solemn Mystery with a clean heart and a pure mind, I pray you to free my heart from all unclean, unholy, vain and hurtful thoughts. Defend me with the loving and faithful host, the mighty protection of your blessed Angels, so the enemies of all good may go away ashamed. Through the virtue of this great Mystery and by the hand of your holy angel, drive away from me and from all your servants the stubborn spirit of pride and vain-glory, of impurity and uncleanness, of doubting and mistrust. May those who persecute us be confounded.

Monday
O KING of virgins and lover of chastity and innocence, extinguish in my body by the dew of your heavenly blessing whatever may kindle the burning of wanton desire, so purity of body and soul may abide in me. Mortify in me the excitements of the flesh and all lustful emotions. Give me true and persevering chastity with your other gifts, such as you may find pleasing so that I may with chaste body and pure heart offer unto you a sacrifice of praise. How great a contrition of heart and flowing of tears, how great a chastity of body and purity of soul is needed for the celebration of that divine and heavenly Mystery, wherein your Flesh is truly eaten, and your Blood is truly drank, wherein things lowest and highest, earthly and divine, are united, where the Holy Angels are present, where you are in a marvelous and unspeakable manner both Priest and Sacrifice.

Tuesday
WHO can join in the celebration of these Mysteries unless you first making them worthy? I know, O Lord, truly do I know and this do I confess to you, trusting in your loving-kindness: I am unworthy to approach so great a Mystery on account of my sins and numberless negligences; but I know, and truly with my whole heart do I believe and with my mouth confess that you can make me worthy; you alone can make clean such a one as me, and you alone can make sinners righteous and holy. By your almighty power I beg you, O my God, to grant that I, a sinner, may join in the celebration of this holy mystery with fear and trembling, with purity of heart and streams of tears, with spiritual gladness and heavenly joy. May my mind feel the sweetness of your most blessed Presence and the protection of your holy Angels round about me.

Wednesday
O LORD, ever mindful of your venerable Passion, I, though a sinner, approach your Altar so I might offer you that Sacrifice which you have instituted and commanded us to offer in remembrance of you for our salvation. Receive it, I beg, O God Most High, for your holy Church and for the people whom you have purchased with your Blood. I also bring before you, O Lord, if you will only consider them, the tribulations of the people, the perils of the nations, the groans of prisoners, the misery of orphans, the necessities of strangers, the helplessness of the weak, the depression of the weary, the infirmities of the aged, the aspirations of the young, the vows of virgins, and the lamentations of widows.

Thursday
O LORD, you are merciful to all and hate nothing you have made. Remember what we are made of, for you are our Father, you are our God. Be not angry with us for ever, nor withhold the multitude of your mercies from us; for it is not in our righteousness, but in your great compassion that we humbly place our prayers before you. Take from us our iniquities and graciously enkindle the fire of your Holy Spirit within us. Take from us our hearts of stone and give us hearts of flesh, that we may love you, prefer you, delight in you, follow you, and enjoy you. O Lord, in your mercy we beg you to look favorably upon your family gathering in the the service of your holy Name, may the prayers of none be ineffectual, nor the petitions of any be unfruitful. Put into our minds such prayers as may delight you to graciously hear and answer.

Friday
O LORD, Holy Father, we pray that this great Sacrament of your love may be for the health, salvation, joy and refreshment of souls of the departed. My Lord and my God, may it be a great and abundant feast of you, the living Bread, who came down from heaven, giving life to the world; a feast of you holy and blessed Flesh, of the Lamb without spot, who takes away the sins of the world; the Flesh which was conceived of the Holy Spirit and taken from the holy and glorious womb of the blessed Virgin Mary; the Flesh of you most sacred Side pierced by the soldier’s spear from which the Fountain of mercy flowed forth; with which after being fed and satisfied, refreshed and comforted, they may rejoice in your praise and glory.

O LORD, relying on your mercy I pray that the fullness of your blessing and the sanctification of your divinity may descend upon the bread to be offered unto your. May the invisible and incomprehensible majesty of your Holy Spirit also descend as it came down of old upon the sacrifices of the Fathers; which will make our oblations your Body and Blood, and also teach us, your unworthy servants, to treat so great a Mystery with purity of heart and with tears of devotion, with proper reverence and trembling, that you may graciously and favorably receive this sacrifice at our hands for the wellbeing of all, both the living and the departed.

Saturday
I ENTREAT you, O Lord, by the most holy mystery of your Body and Blood with which we are daily fed and given to drink, are washed and sanctified in your Church, and are made worthy partakers of the one supreme Divinity, grant unto me your holy virtues, that filled by them I may draw near to your Altar with a good conscience. May these heavenly Sacraments be made my salvation and life, for as yourself said, “The bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eat of this bread, he shall live forever.”

Conclusion
SWEETEST Bread, heal the palate of my heart that I may taste the pleasant savour of your love. Heal it of all infirmities that I may find sweetness in nothing other than you. O purest Bread, having all delight and all savour, which ever refreshes us and never fails us, let my heart feed on you and may my inmost soul be fulfilled with the sweetness of your savour. The Angels feed upon you to the fulles: let the wayfaring man feed on you according to his measure, that, refreshed with such a Viaticum, he may not fall by the way.

HOLY Bread, O living Bread, O pure Bread, who came down from heaven and gives life to the world, come into my heart, and cleanse me from all defilement of flesh and spirit. Enter into my soul: heal and cleanse me within and without; be the protection and continual health of my soul and body. Drive far from me all foes that lie in wait; let them flee at the presence of your power, so that being guarded without and within by you, I may come to your kingdom straight way: where, not as now in mysteries, but face to face, we shall behold you; and when you have delivered up the kingdom to God, the Father, you shall be God, all in all.

Then will you satisfy me with yourself in a wondrous fullness, so that I shall never hunger nor thirst any more. Who with the same God the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer of St Ambrose
LORD Jesus Christ, I approach your banquet table in fear and trembling, for I am a sinner, and dare not rely on my own worth, but rather only on your goodness and mercy. I am defiled by my many sins in body and soul, and by my unguarded thoughts and words. Gracious God of majesty and awe, I seek your protection and I look for your healing. Poor troubled sinner as I am, I appeal to you who are the fountain of all mercy. Lord, to you I show my wounds. To you I uncover my shame. I know my sins are many and great, and they fill me with fear, but yet I hope in your mercies, for they cannot be numbered.

LORD Jesus Christ, Eternal King, God and man, crucified for mankind, look upon me with mercy and hear my prayer, for I trust in you. Have mercy on me, full of sorrow and sin, for the depth of your compassion never ends.

PRAISE to your saving sacrifice, offered on the wood of the cross for me and for all. Praise to the noble and precious Blood, flowing from the wounds of my crucified Lord Jesus Christ and bringing life to the whole world.

REMEMBER, Lord, your creation, whom you redeemed with your blood; I repent my sins, and I long to put right what I have done. Merciful Father, take away all my offenses and sins; purify me in body and soul, and make me worthy to taste the Holy of Holies. May your Body and Blood, which I intend to receive, although I am unworthy, be for me the remission of my sins, the washing away of my guilt, the end of my evil thoughts, and the rebirth of my better instincts. May it incite me to do the works that you find pleasing, and a firm defense of body and soul against the wiles of my enemies. Amen.

Prayer of St Thomas Aquinas
ALMIGHTY and ever-lasting God, I approach the mystery of your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth. Therefore, I implore your great generosity, to heal my sickness, to wash away my defilement, enlighten my blindness, to enrich my poverty, and to clothe my nakedness, so that I may receive the bread of angels, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords with reverence and humility, with contrition and devotion, with purity and faith, and with such purpose and determination that will be expedient to the healing of my soul and body. I pray you to grant me not only to partake of the elements of this sacrament but also the reality and power of the mystery, the Body and Blood of our Lord.

O most kind God, grant that I may receive the Body of your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary, and thereby to be counted worthy to be incorporated into His mystical body, and numbered among His members. O most loving Father, grant that this same Jesus, whom I now receive mysteriously, I may one day behold face to face in glory, even he who is alive and reigns with you, together with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

MOTHER of mercy and of love, most blessed Virgin Mary, I, a poor and unworthy sinner, fly to you with all my heart and all my affection. I implore your loving-kindness, that even as you stood beside your dear Son as He hung upon the Cross, so stand by me, a poor sinner, and by all the priests who are offering Mass here today and throughout the entire Church and beside all your faithful people receiving the most sacred Body of your Son. Grant us, by your intercessions, we may celebrate an acceptable sacrifice in the sight of the most high and undivided Trinity and receive it worthily and fruitfully. Amen.

O BLESSED Joseph, happy man, to whom it was given not only to see and to hear God, Whom many kings longed to see, and saw not, to hear, and heard not; but also to carry Him in your arms, to embrace Him, to clothe Him, and guard and defend Him.

V. Pray for us, O Blessed Joseph.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

O GOD, Who has given us a royal priesthood, we beseech you, that as Blessed Joseph was found worthy to touch with his hands, and to bear in his arms, your only-begotten Son, born of the Virgin Mary, so may we be made fit, by cleanness of heart and blamelessness of life, to celebrate before your holy altar; may we, this day, with reverent devotion partake of the Sacred Body and Blood of your Only-begotten Son, and may we ever partake and live in your kingdom. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

ANGELS, Archangels, Thrones, Dominations, Principalities, Powers, heavenly Virtues, Cherubim and Seraphim; all Saints of God, holy men and women, and for you especially my patrons: please intercede for me that I may be worthy to celebrate this mystery before almighty God, to the praise and glory of His name, for my own welfare and also that of all His holy Church. Amen.

O HOLY SAINT (Name), My PAtron, behold I, a wretched sinner, relying on your prayers and help, now celebrate for your honor and glory the most holy Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Humbly and devoutly I ask you to intercede for me this day, and to plead that I may have the grace to celebrate this mystery in a worthy and acceptable fashion and to be able to sing God’s praises eternally, with you and with all His elect in heaven. Who is alive and reigns forever. Amen.

MY PURPOSE is to celebrate Mass and to make present the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the teachings of the Church, to the praise of our all-powerful God and all His assembly in the glory of heaven, for my good and the good of all His pilgrim Church on earth, and for all who have asked me to pray for them in general and in particular, and for the good of all the People of God.

MAY the almighty and merciful Lord grant us joy and peace, amendment of life, room for true repentance, the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit and perseverance in good works. Amen.

Anonymous
I thank you, O Lord my God, that you have not rejected me, a sinner, but rather have invited me to be a communicant of your holy Things. I thank you that you have brought me, unworthy as I am, to pareake of your pure and heavenly Gifts. Lord, Lover of All, Who died and rose again for us, and provide for us these your dread and life-giving Mysteries for the wellbeing and sanctification of our souls and bodies, grant that these may be to me for the healing of my soul and body, for the averting of everything hostile, for the enlightenment of the eyes of my heart, for the peace of the powers of my soul, for unashamed faith, for sincere love, for the fullness of wisdom, for the keeping of your commandments, for an increase of your divine grace, and for familiarity with your Kingdom; that being kept by Them in your holiness I may ever remember your grace, and never live for myself but for you our Lord and Benefactor. When I have passed from existence here in the hope of eternal life, may I attain to everlasting rest, where those who keep festival make endless song and where those who behold the ineffable beauty of your face live in boundless joy. You are the true desire and the unutterable gladness of those who love you, O Christ our God, and all creation hymns you throughout the ages.

Prayer of St. Basil the Great
Lord Christ our God, King of the ages and Creator of all, I thank you for all the blessings you have granted me and for the communion of your pure and life-giving Mysteries. Good Lord and Lover of all I pray that you will keep me safe under your protection and within the shadow of your wings. Grant that I may worthily pareake of your holy Things with a clear conscience all my days, for the forgiveness of my sins and for life eternal. You are the Bread of Life, the Source of Holiness, the Giver of all that is good, and to you we send up the glory, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Verses by St. Symeon the Translator
You who give me willingly your Flesh for food,
You Who are fire, burning the unworthy,
Scorch me not, O my Maker,
But rather pass through me for the integration of my members,
Into all my joints, my affections, and my heart.

Burn up the thorns of all my sins.
Purify my soul, sanctify my mind;
Strengthen my joints and bones;
Enlighten the simplicity of my five senses.
Nail down the whole of me with the fear of you.

Ever protect, guard, and keep me
From every soul-destroying word and act.
Sanctify, purify, attune, and rule me.
Adorn me, give me understanding, and enlighten me.
Make me the habitation of your Spirit alone,
And no longer a habitation of sin.
As your house from the entry of communion
Make every evil spirit and passion flee from me like fire.

As my intercessors before you, I name all the sanctified,
The Commanders of the Bodiless Hosts,
your Forerunner, the wise Apostles,
And your pure and immaculate Mother.
Receive their prayers, my compassionate Christ.
And make your servant to be a child of light.

For you alone are our sanctification, O Good One,
You alone are the radiance of our souls,
And as is right we give to you as our Lord and God
glory at all times.

Anonymous
May your Holy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, be to me for eternal life, and your Precious Blood for forgiveness of sins. And may this Eucharist be to me for joy, health, and gladness. And in your awesome return, make me, a sinner, worthy to stand on the right hand of your glory, through the intercessions of your holy and most pure Mother and of all your Saints. Amen.

To the Most Holy Theotokos
All-holy Lady, Birthgiver of God, the light of my darkened soul, my hope and protection, my refuge, my consolation, and my joy, I thank you that you have made your unworthy servant worthy to be a communicant of the immaculate Body and precious Blood of your Son. Bearer of the true Light enlighten the spiritual eyes of my heart. Life-giver to the the Source of Immortality, give life to me who am dead in sin. Compassionate and loving Mother of the merciful God, have mercy on me and give me compunction and contrition of heart, humility in my youghts, and the return of my reasoning from its captivity to sin. Grant me till my last breath to receive without condemnation the sanctification of the Holy Mysteries for the healing of soul and body. Give me tears of repentance and confession, and tears of thanksgiving, that I may praise and glorify you all the days of my life. For you are blessed and glorified for ever. Amen.

The Song of Symeon:
Now you may let your servant go in peace, Master, as you said you would. For my eyes have seen the salvation you prepared for all people: a light to enlighten the nations and to give glory to your people, Israel.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Grace like a flame shining forth from your mouth has illumined the universe, and revealed to the world treasures of poverty, and shown us the height of humility. And as by your own words you teach us, Father John Chrysostom, so intercede with the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

You have received divine grace from heaven, and with your lips you teach all men to adore the one God in three Persons. O John Chrysostom, most blessed Saint, we rightly praise you; for you are our teacher, revealing divine things.

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Unfailing Intercessor of Christians, O Constant Mediator before the Creator, despise not the cry of prayer of us sinners, of your goodness, come quickly to the help of we who in faith call upon you. Hasten to offer swift intercession and prayer, Theotokos, who ever makes intercession for those who honour you.

Lord, have mercy. (12x)

Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us!

More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Lord, bless!

O Jesus Christ, Our God, through the prayers of our holy fathers and mothers have mercy upon us. Amen.

Glory to you, our God, glory to you.

O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.

(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (12x)

O come, let us fall down and worship God our King;
O come, let us fall down and worship Christ our King and our God, O come, let us fall down and worship Christ Himself, our King and our God.

Psalm 51
Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness; in your great tenderness, wipe out my sin. Over and over again, cleanse me of all malice; from my fault purify me.

For my sin is only too clear to me; my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your eyes, this I have done. You are just when you sentence, without reproach when you judge. For in guilt itself was I born; a sinner my mother conceived. But you love truth at the heart of my being; teach me wisdom deep within me.

Purify me: I shall be cleaner than spring water; wash me: I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear the sound of joy and feasting; let them dance, these bones you have crushed. Turn your face away from my sins; cleanse me of all malice.

O God, create in me a pure heart, in my belly, a new and constant spirit. Do not banish me from your presence; do not deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me back the joy of your help; insure within me a spirit of fervor, that I may teach sinners your ways, that the misguided may return to you. Rescue me from death, O God, my saving God, and my tongue shall ring out your justice! Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. For you take no delight in sacrifice; were I to make a burnt offering, you would want no part of it. The best sacrifice, a broken spirit; a heart broken and crushed you have never disdained, O God.

In your kindness, be good to Sion: Rebuild Jerusalem within its walls! Then you will delight in just sacrifices — burnt offerings completely consumed! — then will they lay calves upon your altar!

Song 1.
Come, O you people, let us sing a song to Christ our God, Who divided the sea, and made a way for the nation which He had brought up out of the bondage of Egypt; for He is glorious.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

May your holy Body be for me the bread of eternal life, O gracious Lord, and may your precious Blood be a remedy for my many forms of sickness.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

Defiled by misguided deeds, wretched as I am, I am unworthy, O Christ, to partake of your immaculate Body and divine Blood, but make me worthy of them.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

O blessed Bride of God, O good land which produced the unploughed Corn which saves the world, grant that I may be saved by eating it.

Song 3.
By establishing me on the rock of faith, you have given me power over my enemies, and my spirit rejoices when I sing: There is none holy as our God, and none good but you, O Lord.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Grant me, O Christ, teardrops to cleanse the dross from my heart, that, purified and with a good conscience, I may come with fear and faith, O Lord, to the communion your divine gifts.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

May your immaculate Body and divine Blood be for the forgiveness of my transgressions, for communion with the Holy Spirit and for Eternal Life, O Lover of All, and for estrangement from passions and sorrows.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

O all-holy Lady, Altar of the Bread of Life, which for mercy’s sake came down from on high and gave new life to the world, make even me, who am unworthy, worthy now with fear to eat it and live.

Song 4.
From a Virgin you were born to us, not as an Ambassador, nor as an Angel, but the very Lord Himself incarnate, and saved me, the whole man. Therefore I cry to you: Glory to your power, O Lord!

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

O most merciful One, Who became incarnate for us, your will was to be slain as a Sheep for the sins of men; therefore I implore you to blot out my offenses.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

Heal the wounds of my soul, O Lord, and wholly sanctify me, and make me worthy, O Lord, to partake of your divine mystical Supper, wretched as I am.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Intercede for me also, O Lady, with Him Who came from your womb, and keep me, your slave, pure and blameless that I may be sanctified by obtaining the spiritual pearl.

Song 5.
Giver of light and Sovereign Creator of the worlds, guide us in the light of your commandments, for we know no God than you.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

As you foretold, O Christ, let it be to your wicked servant. Abide in me as you promised; for, I am eating your divine Body and drinking your Blood.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

O Word of God, and God, may the live coal of your Body be for the enlightenment of me who am darkened, and may your Blood be the cleansing of my sinful soul.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

O Mary, Theotokos, holy tabernacle of the scent of Heaven, through your prayers make me a chosen vessel, that I may partake of the Mystery of your Son.

Song 6.
Whirled about in the abyss of sin, I appeal to the unfathomable abyss of Thy compassion: Raise me up from corruption, O God.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

O Saviour, sanctify my mind, soul, heart and body, and grant me uncondemned, O Lord, to approach the fearful Mysteries.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

Grant estrangement from passions, and the assistance of your grace, and assurance of life by the communion of your Holy Mysteries, O Christ.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

O Holy Word of God and God, sanctify the whole of me as I now approach your divine Mysteries, by the prayers of your Holy Mother.

Lord, have mercy. (Thrice).

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Kontakion
Disdain me not to receive now, O Christ, the Bread which is your Body and the Cup of your divine Blood, and to partake, O Lord, of your most pure and dread Mysteries, wretched as I am, and may it not be to me for judgment, but for eternal and immortal life.

Song 7.
The wise children did not adore the golden idol, but went themselves into the flame and defied the pagan gods. They prayed in the midst of the flame, and an Angel bedewed them: The prayer of your lips has been heard.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

May the communion of your immortal Mysteries, the source of all goodness, O Christ, be to me light and life and dispassion and the means of progress and proficiency in divine virtue, O only Good One, that I may glorify you.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

That I may be redeemed from passions, enemies, wants, and every sorrow, I now draw near with trembling, love and reverence, O Lover of All, to your immortal and divine Mysteries, singing: Blessed art you, O God of our fathers and mothers.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Hail, full of Divine Grace and birth-giver of Christ our saviour. I am your servant, and I beg you, unclean as I am, O pure one: Cleanse me from all defilement of body and spirit for I pray to approach the immaculate Mysteries,

Song 8.
Sing of the acts of God Who descended into the fiery furnace with the Hebrew children, and changed the flame into dew, and exalt Him as Lord throughout all ages.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Grant me, who am desperate, to be a participant now of your heavenly, dread and holy Mysteries, O Christ, and of your divine Mystical Supper, O my Saviour and God.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

I fly for refuge to your compassion, O Good One, and I cry to you with fear: Abide in me, O Saviour, and I in you as you have promised; for lo, trusting in your mercy, I eat your Body and drink your Blood.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

I tremble, taking fire, lest I should burn as wax and hay. O dread Mystery! O Divine Compassion! How can I who am clay partake of the divine Body and Blood and become incorruptible!

Song 9.
The Son of the Eternal Father, God and Lord, has appeared to us incarnate of a Virgin, to enlighten those in darkness, and to gather the dispersed; therefore the all-hymned Mother of God we magnify.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

The Lord is good. O taste and see! For of old He became like us for us, and once offered Himself as a sacrifice to His Father and is perpetually slain, sanctifying communicants.

Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

May I be sanctified in body and soul, O Lord; may I be enlightened and saved; may I become by the communion of the Holy Mysteries your dwelling, having you with the Father and the Spirit living within me, O most merciful Benefactor.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

May your most precious Body and Blood, my Saviour, be to me as fire and light, consuming the fuel of sin and burning the thorns of my passions, enlightening the whole of me to adore your Divinity.

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

God took flesh of your pure blood. Therefore, all generations sing to you, O Lady, and throngs of heavenly minds glorify you. For through you we have clearly seen Him Who is Lord of all united essentially with mankind.

And in the morning the special psalms and prayers to be read before Holy Communion.

Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us!

More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Lord, bless!

O Jesus Christ, Our God, through the prayers of our holy fathers and mothers have mercy upon us. Amen.

Blessed are you, Lord God, creator of day and night: to you be praise and glory for ever. As darkness falls you renew your promise to reveal among us the light of your presence. By the light of Christ, your living Word, dispel the darkness of our hearts that we may walk as children of light and sing your praise throughout the world.

V. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
R. Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

O gladdening light,
of the holy glory of the immortal Father
heavenly, holy, blessed,
O Jesus Christ.

Now that we have come to the setting of the sun
and see the evening light
we give praise to God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Worthy are you at all times
to be worshipped with holy voices,
O Son of God and giver of life:
therefore all the world glorifies you.

Glory to you, our God, glory to you.

O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.

(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

Intercessions may be offered, either silently or aloud, after each petition, or here, as the community decides

V For the peace of God and the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For peace of the whole world, for the stability of the holy churches of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For this holy place and for those who enter it with faith, reverence, and the fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For all who minister in the service of Christ, and all the Church, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For our country, the president, and all those in public service, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For this community of faith, and for this city, for every city and country, and for the faithful who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For favorable weather, an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and temperate seasons, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For travellers by land, sea, air or through outer space, for the sick, the suffering, the captives, and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

V For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and distress, let us pray to the Lord.
R Lord, have mercy.

VHelp us, save us, have mercy upon us, and protect us, O God, by Your grace.
R Lord, have mercy.

V Remembering our most holy, pure, blessed, and glorious Lady, the Theotokos and ever virgin Mary, Macrina, Peter Gregory and Basil, with all the saints, let us commit ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
R To You, O Lord.

Say here the collect of the day, then:

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Psalm 51 may be said here - or the psalm of the day - with an alleluia refrain after set verses:

Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness; in your great tenderness, wipe out my sin. Over and over again, cleanse me of all malice; from my fault purify me.

For my sin is only too clear to me; my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your eyes, this I have done. You are just when you sentence, without reproach when you judge.

For in guilt itself was I born; a sinner my mother conceived. But you love truth at the heart of my being; teach me wisdom deep within me.

Purify me: I shall be cleaner than spring water; wash me: I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear the sound of joy and feasting; let them dance, these bones you have crushed.

Turn your face away from my sins; cleanse me of all malice. O God, create in me a pure heart, in my belly, a new and constant spirit.

Do not banish me from your presence; do not deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me back the joy of your help; insure within me a spirit of fervor, that I may teach sinners your ways, that the misguided may return to you.

Rescue me from death, O God, my saving God, and my tongue shall ring out your justice! Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

For you take no delight in sacrifice; were I to make a burnt offering, you would want no part of it. The best sacrifice, a broken spirit; a heart broken and crushed you have never disdained, O God.

In your kindness, be good to Sion: Rebuild Jerusalem within its walls! Then you will delight in just sacrifices — burnt offerings completely consumed! — then will they lay calves upon your altar!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to you, O God! 3x

The Cup:

Leader: We thank you, our Father, for the holy vine of David your servant, which you made known to us through Jesus your Servant

All: Glory to you for ever.

The cup is shared with everyone.

The Bread:

Leader: We thank you, our Father, for the life and knowledge which you made known to us through Jesus your Servant

All: Glory to you for ever.

Leader: Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom.

All: For yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever.

The bread is shared round the table and Dinner is served. During dinner let there be discussion, Bible readings, singing, etc

After Dinner:

Leader: We thank you, holy Father, for your holy name which you have caused to tabernacle in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality, which you made known to us through Jesus your Servant.

All: Glory to you for ever.

Leader: Master almighty, you created all things for you name’s sake; you gave food and drink to men for enjoyment, that they might give thanks to you; but to us you freely give spiritual food and drink and life eternal through your Servant. Before all things we thank you that you are mighty.

All: Glory to you for ever.

Leader: Remember, Lord, your Church, to deliver it from all evil and to make it perfect in your love, and gather it from the four winds, sanctified for your kingdom which you have prepared for it;

All: For yours is the power and the glory now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Hosanna to the Son of David!

If any one is holy, let him come; if any one is not so, let him repent.

Maranatha! Amen.

Wisdom is brilliant, she never fades.
By those who love her, she is easily seen,
by those who seek her, she is readily found.
She is a breath of God’s power
an image of God’s goodness
the eternal light and mirror of God’s glory.

Now let + Wisdom do all things, renew all things,
and pass into holy souls everywhere
to make them friends of God.

These verses from Psalm 34 - or the Psalm of the day or another suitable Psalm - may be sung with an alleluia refrain during any cleanup, or as a thanksgiving.

I will bless the Lord at all times; ever shall his praise be on my lips!

In the Lord shall my soul glory; let the lowly hear and be glad. Come extol the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; from all my fears he delivered me. Whoever looks to him will beam with joy; no longer will he hang his head in shame.

Here was a poor wretch who cried out to the Lord: The Lord heard him and rescued him from all his distress. The angel of the Lord is ever encamped with those who revere him, to rescue them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy is he who takes refuge in him.

Revere the Lord, all you, his holy ones; those who revere him want for nothing. The rich suffer want and go hungry, but those who revere the Lord never lack anything.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory to you, O God. (3x)

Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save us!

More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Lord, bless!

O Jesus Christ, Our God, through the prayers of our holy fathers and mothers have mercy upon us. Amen.

+Through the prayers of our fathers and mothers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

+Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life.(3x)

+Having beheld the resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only Sinless One. We worship Thy cross, O Christ, and Thy holy Resurrection we hymn and glorify; for you are our God, and we know no other besides you, and we call upon your name. O come, all you faithful, let us worship Christ’s holy Resurrection, for behold, through the Cross joy has come to all the world. Ever blessing the Lord, we hymn His Resurrection; for, having endured crucifixion, He has destroyed death by death. (3x)

The Hypakoe, eighth tone:
Before the dawn, the women came with Mary, and found the stone rolled away from the tomb, and heard from the angel: why do you seek He who lives in everlasting light here among the dead, as though He were a mortal? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen and has slain death. For He is the Son of God Who saves all.

The Kontakion, eighth tone:
Though you descended into the grave, O Immortal One, you destroyed the power of Hell. And you rose as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women: Rejoice! And giving peace unto your apostles: you grant resurrection to the fallen.

And these Troparia, eighth tone:
You were in the grave bodily, but in Hell with your soul as God: in Paradise with the thief, and on the throne with the Father and the Spirit. You fill all things, O Christ the Inexpressible.

+Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Your tomb is shown to be life-giving and more beautiful than Paradise, and truly more resplendent than any royal palace, O Christ, the source of our resurrection!

Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

O sanctified and divine tabernacle of the Most High, rejoice! For through you, O Theotokos, joy is given to those who cry: Blessed are you among women, O all-pure Lady.

Lord, have mercy (40x).

+Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

+More honourable than the Cherubim, more glorious than the Seraphim, who without corruption gave birth to God the Word, True Theotokos, we magnify you.

O Lord Jesus Christ our God, for the sake of the prayers of your most pure Mother, of our holy and God-bearing fathers and mothers, and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

+Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life.(3x)

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

+May Christ our true God, Who rose from the dead, trampling down death by death bestowing life on those in the tombs, through the intercessions of His most Pure Mother, and of all the saints have mercy on us and save us, for He is good and the Lover of All.

In the Eastern (Byzantine and Russian) tradition, regular hourly prayers are suspended through bright week (from Pascha until the following Saturday). During that time the following Paschal Hours are read for all the “minor” hours (Prime, Terce, Sext and None) during the day (Matins, Vespers and Compline are also in special format). Another interesting tradition is that no psalms are read: because they are viewed as all prophecy that is now fulfilled.

If you wish, I think these prayers would make a wonderful addition for Easter Week, as well as throughout the 50 days. Most of the prayers are repeated - traditionally when prayers are repeated thrice (Such as the prayer “Holy God, Holy Mighty”) the sign of the cross is made at the beginning of each prayer. I’ve also marked the sign of the cross (+) at places where it is traditionally made in the Eastern Rite. Note the tones - if you are familiar with Orthodox Chant, these can be chanted, if not, just read ‘em!

(Yes, I’ve modernised the language for Episcopalians, et al. The traditional and very awkward Russian attempt at Elizabethan English is here. It helps if you read it in the voice of that Yakov Smirnoff guy from the 80s… “Vat a Saviour!”)

Keep sober and alert, because your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand up to him, strong in faith. Lord have mercy! Thanks be to God.

V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
R. The maker of heaven and earth.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints (and to you my brothers and sisters) that I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word and deed: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beg blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, (and you, my brothers and sisters,) to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Almighty God have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.

The Almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins. Amen.

V. Revive us, O God of our salvation
R. put an end to your resentment against us.

V. O God, make speed to save me.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Except in Lent, add Alleluia.

Psalm 4 Cum invocarem
When I call on you, O God, answer me, O you who can prove me right! Give me space and freedom; be good to me and hear my prayer! O you sons of men! How much longer will you turn my glory into shame? Will you never cease your chasing after nonsense, your running after falsehood? This you can be sure of: The Lord does great things for his friends; the Lord hears me whenever I call on him. Whatever the anger of your hearts, do no wrong; when you lie in bed awake, be silent and reflect seriously; let justice be your sacrifice, and trust in the Lord.

Many complain: Who will show us happiness? Make the light of your face shine forth on us, O Lord; fill my heart with joy and gladness, more than they have from all their grain, from all their new wine. In the peacefulness of your presence I lie down, and sleep comes at once, for you alone, O Lord, make me rest secure.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Psalm 91 Qui habitat
He who lives in the shelter of the most high, who dwells in the shadow of the almighty says to the Lord: My fortress and my refuge, my God, whom I trust! He rescues you from the snare of the hunter who seeks to destroy you; he covers you with the feathers of his wings, and under his wings you find refuge. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks about in darkness, nor the plague that devastates at high noon. Let a thousand drop at your side and ten thousand at your right, but you, it will never touch you! Your eyes have only to look; you will see what the wicked will get in return. If you call the Lord your refuge and make the most high your stronghold, evil can never touch you, nor can a plague approach your tent; for he will command his angels to care for you, to care for you wherever you go. They will carry you about in their hands, lest you knock your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper will you tread; you will trample the lion cub and the serpent.

If he loves me, I will rescue him; I will exalt him if he acknowledges my name. When he calls, I will answer him. I will stay with him in time of trouble; I will rescue him and spread a feast for him. With long life will I content him, and I will make him enjoy my saving power.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Psalm 134 Ecce nunc
Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who serve in the Lord’s house, in the courts of the house of our God! Raise your hands toward the sanctuary, and bless the Lord every night! May the Lord of Sion bless you, he who made heaven and earth!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

You, Yahweh, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; don’t leave us, Yahweh our God.
Thanks be to God.

Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That you, with steadfast love, would keep
Your watch around us while we sleep.

From evil dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Tread underfoot our deadly foe
That we no sinful thought may know.

O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, your only Son;
And Holy Spirit, by whose breath
Our souls are raised to life from death.

Amen

V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread bread of life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

V. Lord, hear our prayer;
R. And let our cry come to you.

Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silence may be kept, and free intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

In Easter Season, add Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Now you may let your servant go in peace, Master, as you said you would. For my eyes have seen the salvation you prepared for all people: a light to enlighten the nations and to give glory to your people, Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

In Easter Season, add Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

V. In peace we will lie down and sleep;
R. for you alone, Lord, make us dwell in safety.

V. Abide with us, Lord Jesus,
R. for the night is at hand and the day is now past.

V. As the night watch looks for the morning,
R. so do we look for you, O Christ.

V. Come with the dawning of the day
R. and make yourself known in the breaking of the bread.

V. May the Holy Spirit of God bless and sanctify us
R. so that we may be consecrated in the truth.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

Then either this or another Marian Anitphon:

Beneath your compassion,
We take refuge, O Theotokos:
do not despise our petitions in time of trouble:
but rescue us from dangers,
only pure, only blessed one.

Blessed are you, Lord God, creator of day and night: to you be praise and glory for ever. As darkness falls you renew your promise to reveal among us the light of your presence. By the light of Christ, your living Word, dispel the darkness of our hearts that we may walk as children of light and sing your praise throughout the world.

V. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
R. Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

O gladdening light,
of the holy glory of the immortal Father
heavenly, holy, blessed,
O Jesus Christ.

Now that we have come to the setting of the sun
and see the evening light
we give praise to God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Worthy are you at all times
to be worshipped with holy voices,
O Son of God and giver of life:
therefore all the world glorifies you.

Glory to you, our God, glory to you.

O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.

(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (12x)

Now that the day has come to a close, I thank you, O Lord, and I ask that the evening with the night may be sinless; grant this to me, O Saviour, and save me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Now that the day has passed, I glorify you, O Master, and I ask that the evening, with the night may be without offence; grant this to me, O Saviour, and save me.

Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Now that the day has run its course, I praise you, O Holy One, and I ask that the everning with the night may be undisturbed; grand this to me, O Saviour, and save me.

Psalm 51
Have mercy on me, O God, in your kindness; in your great tenderness, wipe out my sin. Over and over again, cleanse me of all malice; from my fault purify me.

For my sin is only too clear to me; my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your eyes, this I have done. You are just when you sentence, without reproach when you judge. For in guilt itself was I born; a sinner my mother conceived. But you love truth at the heart of my being; teach me wisdom deep within me.

Purify me: I shall be cleaner than spring water; wash me: I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear the sound of joy and feasting; let them dance, these bones you have crushed. Turn your face away from my sins; cleanse me of all malice.

O God, create in me a pure heart, in my belly, a new and constant spirit. Do not banish me from your presence; do not deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me back the joy of your help; insure within me a spirit of fervor, that I may teach sinners your ways, that the misguided may return to you. Rescue me from death, O God, my saving God, and my tongue shall ring out your justice! Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. For you take no delight in sacrifice; were I to make a burnt offering, you would want no part of it. The best sacrifice, a broken spirit; a heart broken and crushed you have never disdained, O God.

In your kindness, be good to Sion: Rebuild Jerusalem within its walls! Then you will delight in just sacrifices — burnt offerings completely consumed! — then will they lay calves upon your altar!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ag