Lent- the longest and strictest of all existing ones. This period is aimed not only at physical, but also at spiritual cleansing. To religious tradition has not become a regular diet, pray daily to the Lord and the saints.
Lent is a preparation for Easter. During this period, believers can achieve unity with God and cleanse their souls of sins. Many people mistakenly think that during fasting they simply need to give up prohibited foods. However, without prayer requests and performing godly deeds, fasting is a common diet. Don't forget to attend church and try to devote more time to prayers than usual.
The meaning of Lent
Main meaning Lent is not about giving up meat and dairy products, but about cleansing the soul. That is why the church recommends abstaining not only from certain foods, but also from usual entertainment.
During fasting, it is recommended to spend less time in front of the TV or on the Internet. Entertainment programs and meaningless information only clog our lives. Free hours It is best to spend it in a church, where you can pray and repent of your sins.
During this period, you can rethink your life and think about your purpose. During fasting, you will be able to look into your heart and understand what you really want from life.
Take care not only of cleansing your body, but also your soul. Get rid of negative thoughts and try to let go of old grievances. Imagine that every day you have the opportunity to start your life with clean slate, but for this it is necessary to say goodbye to the past.
Morning prayer during Lent
Orthodox believers know that it is necessary to begin every morning with prayer, especially during fasting. With its help, you can create a positive attitude and protect yourself from any troubles.
“Lord God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Cleanse my soul from sins, deliver me from evil thoughts. Protect me from enemies and their atrocities. I believe in Your generosity and kindness that You give to us. Glory to You, God. Amen!"
Evening prayer during Lent
During the period of Lent, it is recommended not only to begin, but also to end the day with a prayer appeal. It is advisable to say this prayer every evening before going to bed:
“Lord God, creator of all life on earth and the King of Heaven, forgive me for the sins I have committed during the day in word or deed. Even in a dream, I, God’s servant, do not lose faith in You. I believe that You will save me from sins and cleanse my soul. Every day I hope for Your protection. Hear my prayer, answer my requests. Amen".
Before going to bed, do not forget to pray to your Guardian Angel:
“Guardian Angel, protector of my soul and my body. If I have sinned this day, deliver me from my sins. Don't let the Lord God be angry with me. Pray for me, God’s servant (name), before the Lord God, ask him for the forgiveness of my sins and protect me from committing evil. Amen".
Prayer for forgiveness of sins
During Lent, every believer must repent for their sins - this is an important part of spiritual cleansing. Don't forget to say your prayer every day.
“I, servant of God (name), turn to You, Lord, and with all my heart I ask You to forgive my sins. Have mercy on me, Heavenly King, deliver me from mental torment and self-torture. I will turn to You, Son of God. You died for our sins and You rose again to live forever. I hope for Your help and ask you to bless me. Forever You are my Savior. Amen!"
Main prayer for Lent
Short prayer Ephraim the Syrian is the main prayer for the period of Lent. It is said on weekdays, at the end of each Lenten service. With its help, you can repent, rid your soul of sins, and also protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses and committing evil.
“Lord God, Lord of my days. Do not allow the spirit of inaction, sadness, self-love to come to me. Grant the spirit of sanity and humility, love and patience to me, Your servant (name). Lord God, punish me for my sins, but do not punish my neighbor for them. Amen!"
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Many prayers in Christianity are very difficult to remember, because they are usually read in Church Slavonic language. ...
Lent is the longest and strictest of all. This period is aimed not only at physical, but also at spiritual cleansing. To prevent religious tradition from turning into a regular diet, pray daily to the Lord and the saints.
Lent is a preparation for Easter. During this period, believers can achieve unity with God and cleanse their souls of sins. Many people mistakenly think that during fasting they simply need to give up prohibited foods. However, without prayer requests and performing godly deeds, fasting is a common diet. Don't forget to attend church and try to devote more time to prayer than usual.
The meaning of Lent
The main meaning of Lent is not to give up meat and dairy products, but to cleanse the soul. That is why the church recommends abstaining not only from certain foods, but also from usual entertainment.
During fasting, it is recommended to spend less time in front of the TV or on the Internet. Entertainment programs and meaningless information only clog our lives. Free hours are best spent in church, where you can pray and repent of your sins.
During this period, you can rethink your life and think about your purpose. During fasting, you will be able to look into your heart and understand what you really want from life.
Take care not only of cleansing your body, but also your soul. Get rid of negative thoughts and try to let go of old grievances. Imagine that every day you have the opportunity to start life from scratch, but to do this you need to say goodbye to the past.
Morning prayer during Lent
Orthodox believers know that it is necessary to begin every morning with prayer, especially during fasting. With its help, you can create a positive attitude and protect yourself from any troubles.
“Lord God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Cleanse my soul from sins, deliver me from evil thoughts. Protect me from enemies and their atrocities. I believe in Your generosity and kindness that You give to us. Glory to You, God. Amen!"
Evening prayer during Lent
“Lord God, creator of all life on earth and the King of Heaven, forgive me for the sins I have committed during the day in word or deed. Even in a dream, I, God’s servant, do not lose faith in You. I believe that You will save me from sins and cleanse my soul. Every day I hope for Your protection. Hear my prayer, answer my requests. Amen".
Before going to bed, do not forget to pray to your Guardian Angel:
“Guardian Angel, protector of my soul and my body. If I have sinned this day, deliver me from my sins. Don't let the Lord God be angry with me. Pray for me, God’s servant (name), before the Lord God, ask him for the forgiveness of my sins and protect me from committing evil. Amen".
Prayer for forgiveness of sins
During Lent, every believer must repent for their sins - this is an important part of spiritual cleansing. Don't forget to say your prayer every day.
“I, servant of God (name), turn to You, Lord, and with all my heart I ask You to forgive my sins. Have mercy on me, Heavenly King, deliver me from mental torment and self-torture. I will turn to You, Son of God. You died for our sins and You rose again to live forever. I hope for Your help and ask you to bless me. Forever You are my Savior. Amen!"
Main prayer for Lent
A short prayer by Ephraim the Syrian is the main prayer for the period of Lent. It is said on weekdays, at the end of each Lenten service. With its help, you can repent, rid your soul of sins, and also protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses and committing evil.
“Lord God, Lord of my days. Do not allow the spirit of inaction, sadness, self-love to come to me. Grant the spirit of sanity and humility, love and patience to me, Your servant (name). Lord God, punish me for my sins, but do not punish my neighbor for them. Amen!"
The person constantly utters an internal monologue, and sometimes argues furiously with an imaginary opponent. He is torn apart by conflicting feelings and oppressed by the need to make decisions. Vain thoughts, big problems and small things, a stream of daily, endless worries. And it already seems that no one can help, and life is passing by, and nothing good awaits ahead. And then we suddenly remember that we have someone to turn to, someone to rely on and from whom to expect help.
It’s better, after all, not to wait for a special mood, failure, God forbid, misfortune, but to know the prayers for every day and read them regularly.
Daily visit Church for a modern, active, working person is almost impossible, but everyone can read prayers in the morning, entrusting their destiny into the hands of God. Church rank assumes that full reading daily prayer each day takes at least 40 minutes. Not everyone can afford this, and besides, there are difficulties in understanding Church Slavonic words. This makes it difficult to read and remember. Parish priests, confessors allow and advise to reduce the number of prayers, leaving only those that, as they say, “feel good to the soul.” Orthodox prayers for every day - these are appeals to God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Trinity, Saints, Reverends, Archangels, Apostles, Guardian Angels. And every person praying can turn to the one who is closest to him. Prayer is not a request, much less a demand: to do, to give, to organize, to cure. Deeply felt, correctly read morning prayer helps to concentrate, being a kind of meditative aid. Prayers for every day discipline the mind and soul, giving us the opportunity to feel protected and preserved. If not special occasion, then usually the daily Orthodox rite includes several basic prayers.
We were not taught to pray, but direct appeal to God, the main prayer for every day, is known to many. This is Our Father. The Orthodox Church is a conciliar church, and when many people read a prayer at the same time, its power becomes irresistible. That’s why those who report on time are so effective. church services.
You can contact the Guardian Angel throughout the day, he is always nearby, protects, protects, and guides.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me by the Lord, I pray to you: protect me every day from all evil, guide me to good deeds and direct me on the path of salvation. Amen.
Ugodnik is highly revered in Russia. Icons with his image can be found in the cottages of wealthy people and in poor apartments. Smart and stupid, educated and ignorant, people of the most different ages and professions considered and consider him theirs. The Great Saint does not refuse help to anyone, and this help is always timely and effective.
Prayer to Nicholas the Ugodnik
O All-Good Father Nicholas! Shepherd and teacher of all who pray with faith for your intercession and call to you in fervent prayer! Try and deliver the flock of Christ from the wolves that are destroying the Christian country. Protect and protect the saints with your prayers from rebellion, war and civil strife, from hunger, flood, fire, ball and vain death. And just as you had mercy on three men sitting in prison, and delivered them from the wrath of the king and the beating from the sword, so have mercy on me, and deliver me from the wrath of the Lord and eternal torment. Through your intercession and help, and through His mercy and grace, Christ God will give me a quiet life and deliver me from troubles and misfortunes. Amen
For a woman no better than prayer for every day than appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It helps with illnesses, protects against despair and evil thoughts.
Lady, Holy Mother of God. With your omnipotent and holy prayers before the Lord, take away from me, your humble servant of God, foul and evil thoughts. I ask You, strengthen me in my faith! Protect my weak soul and sinful heart from despondency and despair. Our intercessor, the Most Holy Theotokos! Do not let yourself fall into the sin of evil thoughts and deeds. May you be blessed your name forever and ever. Amen.
A person cannot see God with his own eyes, but a believer has the opportunity to communicate with him spiritually through prayer. Prayer passed through the soul is a powerful force that connects the Almighty and man. In prayer, we thank and glorify God, ask for blessings on good deeds and turn to him with requests for help, life guidelines, salvation and support in grief. We pray to him for our health and well-being, and ask him for all the best for our family and friends. A spiritual conversation with God can take place in any form. The Church does not prohibit turning to the Almighty in simple words, coming from the soul. But still, the prayers that are written by the saints carry a special energy that has been prayed over for centuries.
The Orthodox Church teaches us that prayers can be addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos, and to the holy apostles, and to the saint whose name we bear, and to other saints, asking them for prayerful intercession before God. Among the many well-known prayers, there are those that have stood the test of time, and to which believers turn for help when they need simple human happiness. Prayers asking for everything good, for good luck and for happiness for every day are collected in the Prayer Book for Well-Being.
Prayer to the Lord for all good things
This prayer is read when they need general well-being, happiness, health, success in daily affairs and endeavors. She teaches to appreciate what is given by the Almighty, to rely on the will of God and to believe in his power. They turn to the Lord God before going to bed. They read a prayer in front of holy images and lit church candles.
“Son of God, Lord Jesus Christ. Take away everything sinful from me, and add a little of everything good. Give a piece of bread along the path, and help save your soul. I don’t need much satisfaction, I wish I could live to see better times. Faith will be my holy reward, and I know that I will not be executed. Let everything not be fine, I really need your help. And may my soul soon receive what I truly lack. And let your will be done. Amen!"
Orthodox prayer for well-being
Prayer is intended to help in difficult periods of life, when failures gather in a black streak and trouble after trouble comes. They read it in the morning, in the evening, and in difficult moments for the soul.
“Lord, have mercy on me, Son of God: my soul is angry with evil. Lord, help me. Give to me, that I may be satisfied, like a dog, from the grains that fall from the table of Your servants. Amen.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of God, Son of David according to the flesh, as You had mercy on the Canaanites: my soul is angry with anger, rage, evil lust and other destructive passions. God! Help me, I cry to You, who does not walk on earth, but who dwells at the right hand of the Father in heaven. Hey, Lord! Grant me my heart, with faith and love, to follow Your humility, kindness, meekness and long-suffering, so that in Your eternal Kingdom I will be worthy to partake of the table of Your servants, whom You have chosen. Amen!"
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for well-being on the journey
Travelers setting off on a long journey ask St. Nicholas for a safe journey. In order not to get lost and not get lost on the trip, to meet on the way good people and get help in case of problems, read the prayer before the road:
“Oh Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, unworthy, our Creator and Master, make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds, but according to his own He will reward us with goodness. Deliver us, saints of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves, passions and troubles that rise against us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Pray to Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen!"
If there is a dangerous road ahead, a risk to health and life, read the troparion to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker:
“The rule of faith and the image of meekness, self-control, the teacher, show you to your flock, even the truth of things; For this reason, you have gained high humility, rich in poverty, Father Hierarch Nicholas, pray to Christ God that our souls will be saved.”
A short prayer to Archangel Michael for every day
Prayers to Archangel Michael are considered protective. Prayer “amulets” are used to facilitate daily life, prevent trouble and illness, protect yourself from robberies and attacks. You can turn to the saint before completing any important task.
“Holy Archangel of God Michael, drive away from me with your lightning sword the evil spirit that tempts me. O great Archangel of God Michael, conqueror of demons! Defeat and crush all my enemies, visible and invisible, and pray to the Lord Almighty, may the Lord save and preserve me from sorrows and from all illnesses, from deadly plagues and vain deaths, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen!"
A strong prayer of repentance to the saints for help in all matters
Prayer requires simple preparation and spiritual cleansing. The words of the prayer must be learned by heart, and before the prayer itself, you must exclude dairy and meat products from your diet for three days. They read a prayer on the fourth day before going to church. It is forbidden to talk to anyone on the way to the temple. Before entering the church, they cross themselves and read the prayer a second time. In the church, seven candles are placed next to the icons of saints and a prayer is read. Last time the holy words of prayer are said at home:
“Saints of God, my heavenly patrons! I pray to you for protection and help. For me, a sinner, servant of God (name), pray to our God Jesus Christ. Beg for forgiveness of sins for me and beg for a blessed life and a happy share. And through your prayers, may my aspirations come true. May he teach me humility, may he bestow love and deliver me from sorrows, illnesses and earthly temptations. May I be worthy earthly way I will go, successfully coping with earthly affairs and being worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen!"
The fast is also maintained on the fourth day, otherwise the prayer will not have sufficient power.
Great Lent is a period of abstinence from the usual pleasures to which an Orthodox Christian is accustomed. Among the pleasures Orthodox Church includes not only food, but also entertainment - spiritual and physical.
What is the point of the post?
If the meaning of this Christian tradition was only food restrictions, then fasting would be little different from a regular diet. It is believed that only in a state of bodily restraint does one become especially receptive to spiritual work on oneself, therefore fasting is a period of abstinence and repentance. And repentance is unthinkable without reading a prayer. What prayers should you read during Lent? The most famous Lenten prayers and prayer books are “For every request of the soul,” penitential canon Saint Andrew of Crete. It is most famous and revered during Lent; it is read in all churches and in the homes of Christian believers throughout Lent.
Prayer reading during fasting
The famous Saint Theophan the Recluse said that a person is not complete without a body, just as prayer is not complete without, in turn, lies in what follows:
All these rules should be strictly observed during fasting, and, in addition, the volume of prayer readings during this period should be increased and special spiritual attention should be given to them.
The significance of the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian
The repentant prayer of Ephraim the Syrian consists of only three dozen words, but contains all the most important elements of repentance and indicates what the praying person should put the main efforts to. Thanks to this prayer, the believer determines for himself the path to deliverance from ailments that prevent him from getting closer to God.
In addition, this prayer is accessible and succinctly expresses the meaning and meaning of Lent. The prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian reflects the main commandments given by the Lord and helps in an accessible form to understand one’s attitude towards them. It is read by Orthodox Christians in their homes and churches at the end of every service during the Lenten period.
Who is Ephraim the Syrian
But it was not only the Lenten prayer of Ephraim the Syrian that made him a revered saint; this man is known as a church speaker, thinker and theologian. He was born in the 4th century in Mesopotamia, into a family of poor peasants. For a long time Ephraim did not believe in God, but by chance he became one of the best preachers of that time. According to legend, Ephraim was accused of stealing sheep and sent to prison. While in prison, he heard the voice of God, calling him to repent and believe in the Lord, after which he was acquitted by the court and released. This event turned the young man’s life upside down, forcing him to repent and retire to life away from people.
For a long time he led a hermit's life, and later became a disciple of the famous ascetic - Saint James, who lived in the surrounding mountains. Under his leadership, Ephraim preached sermons, taught children and helped at services. After the death of Saint James, the young man settled in a monastery near the city of Edessa. Ephraim persistently studied the Word of God, the works of great thinkers, holy elders, and scientists. Possessing the gift of teaching, he could convey this information to people in an accessible and convincing manner. Soon people began to come to him in need of his instructions. It is known that the pagans who attended Ephraim’s sermons converted to Christianity easily and confidently.
Veneration of the saint today
Today Ephraim the Syrian is called the father of the church, the teacher of repentance. All his works are imbued with the idea that repentance is the meaning and engine of the life of every Christian. Sincere repentance, combined with tears of repentance, according to the saint, completely destroys and washes away any human sin. The spiritual heritage of the saint includes thousands of works, but only a small part of them has been translated into Russian. The most famous are the prayers of Ephraim the Syrian during Lent, as well as his tearful prayers, prayers for different cases life and conversation about human free will.
The history of prayer
How Ephraim the Syrian created this prayer, no one can reliably tell. According to legend, one desert hermit saw angels holding in their hands a large scroll covered with inscriptions on both sides. The angels did not know to whom to give it, they stood in indecision, and then God’s voice came from heaven, “Only Ephraim, My chosen one.” The hermit brought Ephraim the Syrian to the angels, they gave him a scroll and ordered him to swallow it. Then a miracle happened: Ephraim spread the words from the scroll like a wondrous vine. So the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian during Lent became known to everyone Orthodox Christian. This prayer stands out among all other Lenten hymns, it is read more often than others in church, and most often it is during this prayer that the entire church kneels before God.
Prayer text
The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian, the text of which is presented in this article, is easy to remember and read, despite the presence
Lord and Master of my life!
Spirit of idleness, despondency, covetousness
and don’t give me idle talk.
The spirit of chastity, humility,
Grant me, Your servant, patience and love.
Yes, Lord the King, grant me my vision
sins and not condemn my brother,for blessed art thou unto the ages of ages.
Amen.
This is the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian. The text of the prayer may not be understandable to all Christians due to the presence of Church Slavonic words in it, and behind the modest petitions in this prayer there is hidden a meaning so deep that not every Christian manages to comprehend it from the first reading. For complete understanding, below is the interpretation of the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian.
Interpretation of the prayer
As can be seen from the text of the prayer, it is divided into two types of petitions: in some, the petitioner asks the Lord “not to give” - that is, to free him from shortcomings and sins, and in another series of petitions, the petitioner, on the contrary, asks the Lord to “give” him spiritual gifts. The interpretation of the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian has a deep spiritual meaning, let's consider the meaning of each of them.
Petitions for deliverance sound like this: “Do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, covetousness and idle talk.” Only through prayer is a person able to accomplish a feat and get rid of these sins.
Idleness
It would seem that idleness is not such a great sin compared to envy, murder and theft. However, it is the most sinful negative state of man. The translation of this word means emptiness and passivity of the soul. It is idleness that is the cause of a person’s sad powerlessness before spiritual work on himself. In addition, it invariably gives rise to despondency - the second terrible sin human soul.
Dejection
They say that idleness symbolizes the absence of light in a person’s soul, and despondency symbolizes the presence of darkness in it. Despair is the impregnation of the soul with lies regarding God, the world and people. The devil in the Gospel is called the father of lies, and therefore despondency is a terrible devilish obsession. In a state of despondency, a person distinguishes only the bad and evil around him; he is unable to see kindness and light in people. That is why the state of despondency is equivalent to the beginning of spiritual death and the decomposition of the human soul.
Inquisitiveness
The repentant prayer of Ephraim the Syrian also mentions such a state of soul as covetousness, which means a person’s desire for power and domination over other people. This desire is born out of despondency and idleness because, while remaining in them, a person breaks off his relationships with other people. Thus, he becomes internally lonely, and those around him turn for him only into a means of achieving his goals. The thirst for power is dictated by the desire to humiliate another person, to make him dependent on himself, his freedom is denied. They say that there is nothing more terrible in the world than such power - disfigured by the emptiness of the soul and its loneliness and despondency.
Celebration
The Lenten prayer of Ephraim the Syrian also mentions such a sin of the human soul as idle talk, that is, idle talk. The gift of speech was given to man by God, and therefore it can only be used with good intentions. A word used to commit evil, deceive, express hatred, impurity carries with it big sin. The Gospel says about this that at the Great Judgment, the soul will answer for every idle word spoken during life. Idle talk brings lies, temptation, hatred and corruption to people.
The prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian helps one to realize these sins and repent of them, because only by realizing one’s wrongness can a person move on to other petitions—positive ones. Such petitions sound like this in prayer: “Spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love... grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother.”
Chastity
The meaning of this word is broad, and it means two basic concepts - “integrity” and “wisdom”. When a person asking the Lord for chastity for himself, it means that he is asking for knowledge, experience to see good, wisdom to lead a righteous life. The integrity of these petitions represents human wisdom and allows a person to resist evil, decay and departure from wisdom. By asking for chastity, a person dreams of returning to life in peace and harmony for the mind, body and soul.
Humility
Humility and humble wisdom are not the same concepts. And if humility can be interpreted as impersonal submission, then humility is humility that has nothing to do with self-abasement and contempt. A humble person rejoices in the comprehension revealed to him by God, in the depth of life that he discovers in humility. A humble, fallen person needs constant self-exaltation and self-affirmation. A humble person does not need pride, since he has nothing to hide from other people, that is why he is humble and does not rush to prove his importance to others and himself.
Patience
“All that remains is to endure” is not Christian patience. True Christian patience is manifested by the Lord, who believes each of us, trusts us and loves us. It is based on the belief that good always triumphs over evil, life conquers death in the Christian faith. It is this virtue that the supplicant asks for himself from the Lord when he speaks of patience.
Love
In fact, all prayer comes down to a request for love. Idleness, despondency, covetousness and idle talk are an obstacle to love; they are the ones who do not allow it into a person’s heart. And chastity, humility and patience are a kind of roots for the germination of love.
How to read a prayer correctly
When reading the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian, you should adhere to some rules:
- Reading is performed on all days of Great Lent, except Saturday and Sunday.
- If the prayer is read for the first time, then after each petition one should bow to the ground.
- Subsequently, the church charter requires prostration three times during the reading of the prayer: before petitions for deliverance from illnesses, before petitions for gifts, and before the beginning of the third part of the prayer.
- If the soul requires it, prayer can be performed outside of Lenten days.
What prayers are read during Lent?
In addition, believers read those prayers that they say in common days. When the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is read, prayers from the Book of Hours and the Triodion, as well as the prayer book “For every request of the soul,” are usually read.
Conclusion
The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian during Lent represents the quintessence of the spiritual requests of the person praying to God. She teaches him to love, enjoy life and helps him observe the fasting regime.
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