“Prayer is standing before God with the mind in the heart.”<\/em> Prayer is the breath of the Christian soul \u2014 the living conversation between the human person and the living God. The Orthodox tradition offers a rich treasury of prayers for every moment of the day, every season of the soul, and every need of the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This page offers a collection of essential Orthodox prayers in both Romanian and English<\/strong>, for use in your personal and family prayer life at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Orthodox tradition recommends establishing a prayer corner<\/strong> (col\u021bul de rug\u0103ciune<\/em>) in your home \u2014 a small space with one or more icons, a candle, and perhaps an oil lamp (candela<\/em>). This sacred corner becomes the focal point of family prayer, a visible reminder that God dwells with us in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The daily rhythm of Orthodox prayer includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sign of the Cross is the most fundamental gesture of Orthodox prayer \u2014 made at the beginning and end of every prayer, upon entering a church, when passing an icon, and at many moments throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make the Sign of the Cross:<\/strong> (Said at the beginning of all Orthodox prayer services)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Glory to You, our God, glory to You.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth,<\/strong> Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.<\/strong> (\u00d73)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n **Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, **Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy.<\/strong> (\u00d73)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n **Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, **Our Father, who art in heaven, **For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, \u00cen numele Tat\u0103lui \u0219i al Fiului \u0219i al Sf\u00e2ntului Duh. Amin.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Slav\u0103 \u021aie, Dumnezeul nostru, slav\u0103 \u021aie.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n *\u00cemp\u0103rate ceresc, M\u00e2ng\u00e2ietorule, Duhul adev\u0103rului, **Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. **Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, *Doamne Dumnezeul nostru, dac\u0103 \u00een ziua de ast\u0103zi am p\u0103c\u0103tuit **Into Your hands, O Lord Jesus Christ my God, *\u00cen m\u00e2inile Tale, Doamne Iisuse Hristoase, Dumnezeul meu, **Our Father, who art in heaven, **The eyes of all look to You with hope, O Lord, *Tat\u0103l nostru, Care e\u0219ti \u00een ceruri, *Ochii tuturor spre Tine n\u0103d\u0103jduiesc, Doamne, **We thank You, Christ our God, *Mul\u021bumim \u021aie, Hristoase Dumnezeul nostru, The most beloved prayer of the entire Orthodox tradition \u2014 the prayer of the heart, used throughout the day, during work, travel, and all of life’s moments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Doamne Iisuse Hristoase, Fiul lui Dumnezeu, miluie\u0219te-m\u0103 pe mine, p\u0103c\u0103tosul.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This prayer can be said quietly, silently, or as part of a prayer rope (metanii \/ chotki<\/em>) rule. It is the foundation of the Orthodox practice of hesychasm<\/em> \u2014 the prayer of stillness and inner peace. Many of the great Romanian saints and elders, including Elder Cleopa of Sih\u0103stria<\/strong>, taught this prayer as the surest path to union with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n **It is truly right to bless you, O Theotokos, *Cuvine-se cu adev\u0103rat s\u0103 te fericim pe tine, N\u0103sc\u0103toare de Dumnezeu, **O Lady Theotokos, intercede for us sinners Said for loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n **Give rest, O Lord, to the soul(s) of Your servant(s) *Odihne\u0219te, Doamne, sufletul(sufletele) robului(robilor) T\u0103u(T\u0103i) **Lord God Almighty, For a full daily prayer rule, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Do not neglect prayer. Every time you pray, you are in the presence of God.”<\/em> \ud83d\udcde +356 7732 8474 \u00b7 \ud83d\udcd8 facebook.com\/parohiamalta<\/a> \u00b7 \ud83d\udccd St. Roque’s Church, Valletta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Prayer is standing before God with the mind in the heart.”\u2014 St. Theophan the Recluse Prayer is the breath of the Christian soul \u2014 the living conversation between the human person and the living God. 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\u2014 St. Theophan the Recluse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\ude4f How to Pray at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\u271d\ufe0f The Sign of the Cross<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Join the first three fingers of the right hand (thumb, index, and middle) \u2014 representing the Holy Trinity. Fold the remaining two fingers to the palm \u2014 representing the two natures of Christ. Then touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf05 Morning Prayers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Trisagion Prayers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
who are everywhere present and fill all things,
Treasury of good things and Giver of life:
come and dwell in us, cleanse us from every stain,
and save our souls, O gracious Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, cleanse us from our sins.
Master, pardon our iniquities.
Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for Your name’s sake.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Care pretutindeni e\u0219ti \u0219i toate le \u00eempline\u0219ti,
Vistierul bun\u0103t\u0103\u021bilor \u0219i d\u0103t\u0103torule de via\u021b\u0103,
vino \u0219i Te s\u0103l\u0103\u0219luie\u0219te \u00eentru noi
\u0219i ne cur\u0103\u021be\u0219te de toat\u0103 \u00eentin\u0103ciunea
\u0219i m\u00e2ntuie\u0219te, Bunule, sufletele noastre.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nA Morning Prayer of St. Philaret of Moscow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Help me in all things to rely upon Your holy will.
In every hour of the day, reveal Your will to me.
Bless my dealings with all who surround me.
Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day
with peace of soul, and with firm conviction that Your will governs all.
In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings.
In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by You.
Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others.
Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring.
Direct my will, teach me to pray, pray Yourself in me.
Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf19 Evening Prayers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prayer of St. John Chrysostom (Evening)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
whether in word, or deed, or thought,
forgive me all, for You are good
and You love mankind.
Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep,
and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.
Raise me up again in proper time
that I may glorify You;
for You are blessed,
together with Your Only-begotten Son
and Your All-holy Spirit,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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cu cuv\u00e2ntul, cu fapta sau cu g\u00e2ndul,
iart\u0103-ne toate, c\u0103 e\u0219ti bun \u0219i iubitor de oameni.
D\u0103-ne somn lini\u0219tit \u0219i netulburat
\u0219i ne fere\u0219te de toat\u0103 uneltirea celui viclean.
Scoal\u0103-ne la vremea cuvenit\u0103
ca s\u0103 Te sl\u0103vim;
c\u0103 e\u0219ti binecuv\u00e2ntat,
\u00eempreun\u0103 cu Cel Unul-N\u0103scut Fiul T\u0103u
\u0219i cu Preasf\u00e2ntul T\u0103u Duh,
acum \u0219i pururea \u0219i \u00een vecii vecilor. Amin.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPrayer Before Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I commit my soul and body.
Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me eternal life. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00eencredin\u021bez sufletul \u0219i trupul meu.
Binecuv\u00e2nteaz\u0103-m\u0103, miluie\u0219te-m\u0103 \u0219i-mi d\u0103ruie\u0219te via\u021ba de veci. Amin.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf7d Prayers Before & After Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
hallowed be Thy name…**
(The Lord’s Prayer, in full)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
and You give them their food in due season.
You open Your generous hand
and fill every living creature with blessing.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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sfin\u021beasc\u0103-se numele T\u0103u…*
(Rug\u0103ciunea Domneasc\u0103, \u00een \u00eentregime)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u0219i Tu le dai lor hran\u0103 la bun\u0103 vreme.
Deschizi Tu m\u00e2na Ta cea larg\u0103
\u0219i umpli de binecuv\u00e2ntare toat\u0103 fiin\u021ba vie.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfter Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
that You have satisfied us with Your earthly gifts.
Deprive us not of Your heavenly kingdom,
but as You came among Your disciples, O Savior,
and gave them peace, come among us also and save us. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
c\u0103 ne-ai s\u0103turat cu bun\u0103t\u0103\u021bile Tale cele p\u0103m\u00e2nte\u0219ti.
Nu ne lipsi nici de \u00cemp\u0103r\u0103\u021bia Ta cea cereasc\u0103,
ci precum ai venit \u00een mijlocul ucenicilor T\u0103i, M\u00e2ntuitorule,
d\u00e2ndu-le lor pace, vino \u0219i \u00een mijlocul nostru \u0219i ne m\u00e2ntuie\u0219te. Amin.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcff The Jesus Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc99 Prayers to the Theotokos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Theotokion (Axion Estin)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ever-blessed and most pure,
and the Mother of our God.
More honorable than the Cherubim,
and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim,
without corruption you gave birth to God the Word.
True Theotokos, we magnify you.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cea pururea fericit\u0103 \u0219i prea nevinovat\u0103 \u0219i Maica Dumnezeului nostru.
Ceea ce e\u0219ti mai cinstit\u0103 dec\u00e2t Heruvimii
\u0219i mai m\u0103rit\u0103 f\u0103r\u0103 de asem\u0103nare dec\u00e2t Serafimii,
care f\u0103r\u0103 stric\u0103ciune pe Dumnezeu Cuv\u00e2ntul ai n\u0103scut,
pe tine, cea cu adev\u0103rat N\u0103sc\u0103toare de Dumnezeu, te m\u0103rim.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPrayer to the Theotokos in Time of Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
at the hour of our death.
Receive our prayer and bring it
before your Son and our God,
that He may save our souls. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\u271d\ufe0f Prayer for the Departed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(name\/s)<\/em>,
in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment,
a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing,
and sorrow have fled away.
Pardon every transgression committed
by them in word, deed, or thought,
for You are good and love mankind. Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(nume)<\/em>
\u00eentru loc luminat, \u00eentru loc cu verdea\u021b\u0103,
\u00eentru loc de odihn\u0103, de unde a fugit toat\u0103 durerea,
\u00eentristarea \u0219i suspinarea.
Toat\u0103 gre\u0219eala ce a(u) f\u0103cut-o \u00een cuv\u00e2nt, \u00een fapt\u0103 sau \u00een g\u00e2nd
iart\u0103-o(iart\u0103-le), ca un bun \u0219i iubitor de oameni. Amin.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\ude4f A Prayer for Romania & Moldova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
bless and protect the Romanian and Moldovan people,
guard their faith, preserve their families,
and keep alive in their hearts
the flame of Orthodoxy passed down
from generation to generation.
Strengthen those who are far from home,
that they may never lose their roots.
May the prayers of Saint Andrew, Saint Parascheva,
and all the saints of Romania
rise before Your throne on our behalf.
Amen.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcda Further Prayer Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2014 Elder Cleopa of Sih\u0103stria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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