Morning Prayers, an Orthodox necessity

Orthodox Morning Prayers

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Amen.

Glory to You our God, glory to You.

0 Heavenly King. Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who is ever-present and fulfills all things, the Treasure of all blessings, and Giver of Life, come and abide in us, and cleanse us from every blemish. and save our souls, 0 Blessed One. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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

Amen.

Most Holy Trinity have mercy on us. 0 Lord forgive our sins. 0 Master, pardon our transgressions. 0 Holy One visit and heal our infirmities, for Your Name's sake.

Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

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

Amen.

The Lords Prayer:

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

For Yours is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Amen.

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. (Kyrie Eleison).

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

Amen.

0 come let us worship and bow down to our King and God.
0 come let us worship and bow down to Christ our King and God.
0 come let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, the King and our God

PSALM 50:

Have mercy on me, 0 God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your tender mercies wipe out my offense. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgression, and my sin is ever before me. Against You only have I sinned, and done that which is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified in Your sentence and blameless in Your judgment. Behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sin did my mother bear me. Behold, You have loved truth; You have shown me the depths and secrets of Your wisdom. You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed ; You shall wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; the bones, which You have humbled shall rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and wipe out all my offenses. Create in me a clean heart, 0 God, and place a new and upright spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your Salvation, and bolster me with a commanding spirit. I will teach transgressors Your ways, and the wicked will return to You. Deliver me from blood-guilt, 0 God, the God of my salvation; and my tongue shall rejoice in Your Justice. 0 Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim Your praise. For if you wanted a sacrifice, I would have given it to you; You would not be pleased with burnt-offerings. The acceptable sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit; a contrite and humbled heart, 0 God, you will not spurn. In Your kindness 0 Lord, be bountiful to Zion; and let the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then You shall delight in a sacrifice of justice, an offering and burnt-offerings. Then will they place calves upon Your Altar.

Nicene Creed:

I believe in One God. Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, and of everything visible and invisible.

And in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, True God of True God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father, through whom all things were made.

Who for us men and for our salvation, descended from Heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and of the Virgin Mary, and became Man.

And was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, He suffered and was buried.

And arose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures.

And ascended into the Heavens and is seated at the right of the Father.

And He shall come again with glory, to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall 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 worshiped and glorified. Who speaks through the Prophets.

In One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.

I look for the Resurrection of dead.

And the life of the ages to come.

Amen.

Rising from sleep, we fall down before thee, 0 Blessed God, and sing to thee, 0 mighty One, the Angelic Hymn: Holy, holy, holy art thou, 0 God. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, have mercy upon us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Thou, 0 Lord, hast aroused me from my bed and from sleep; do thou enlighten my understanding and my heart, and open my lips, that I may sing of thee, 0 Holy Trinity. Holy- holy, holy art thou, 0 God. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, have mercy upon us.

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

Amen.

Suddenly shall come the Judge, and the deeds of every man be revealed; with fear we cry to thee at midnight: Holy, holy, holy art thou, 0 God. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy {twelve times}.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity, by Saint Basil the Great.

Rising from sleep I thank thee, 0 Holy Trinity, that, for the sake of thy great kindness and long-suffering, thou hast not had indignation against me, for I am slothful and sinful, neither hast thou destroyed me in my transgressions: but thou hast shown thy customary love towards man, and hast raised me up as I lay in heedlessness, that I might sing' my morning hymn and glorify thy sovereignty. Do thou now enlighten the eyes of my understanding, open my eyes to receive thy words and teach me thy commandments. Help me to do thy will, to hymn thee, to confess thee from my heart, and to extol thine All-holy Name, of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Amen.

0 come let us worship and bow down to our King and God.
0 come let us worship and bow down to Christ our King and God.
0 come let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, the King and our God

Most glorious, ever-virgin and blessed Theotokos, present our prayer to your Son, and our God. and through your intercession entreat Him to save our souls.

The Father is my hope. The Son is my refuge. The Holy Spirit is my protection. Holy Trinity, glory to You! All my hope I place in you, Theotokos; keep me in your care. Through the intercessions of our Holy Fathers, 0 Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.

Amen.

Through the Intercessions of our Holy Fathers, 0 Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.

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