EASTERN ORTHODOX EVENING PRAYERS

(The Trisagion Prayers)

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

O Heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, Who art in all places, and fills all things; Treasury of good things, and Giver of Life, come dwell in us and cleanse us from our every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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

All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us, Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy Name's sake.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

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

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done 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 evil.

For Thine 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 ages of ages. Amen.

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

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

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

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

Now that the day has run its course, I praise Thee, O Holy One, and ask that the evening with the night may be undisturbed; grant this to me, O Savior, and save me.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

O Lord, our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or deed or thought, forgive me all, for Thou art good and loves mankind.  Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.  Raise me up again at the proper time that I may glorify Thee; for Thou art blessed, with Thine Only-Begotten Son, and Thine All-Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.  Amen.

                            THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and of all things 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.

For us and for our salvation, He came down from Heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit, and the Virgin Mary, and became man.

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

On the third day He rose according to the Scriptures.

He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. 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 worshiped and glorified. Who spoke through the prophets.

In one, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

I expect the resurrection of the dead.

And the life of the ages to come. Amen.

O Christ our God, Who at all times and in every hour, in Heaven and on earth art worshiped and glorified; Who art long suffering, merciful and compassionate; Who loves the just and shows mercy upon the sinner; Who calls all to salvation through the promise of blessings to come.  O Lord, in this hour receive our supplications, and direct our lives according to Thy commandments.  Sanctify our souls, hallow our bodies, correct our thoughts, cleanse our minds; deliver us from all tribulation, evil and distress.  Encompass us with Thy Holy Angels, that guided and guarded by them, we may attain to the unity of the faith, and to the knowledge of Thine approachable glory, for Thou are blessed unto ages of ages.  Amen.

(At this point add any private prayers and devotions you feel are necessary.)

Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.

(As you lie down to sleep say:)

       Into Thy Hands, O Lord, I commend my soul and body.  Do Thou Thyself bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me life eternal.  Amen.

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