EVENING PRAYERS
+ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of your all-holy Mother and all your saints, have mercy on us.
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who is everywhere present and fills all things, Treasury of Good Things and Giver of Life, come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O Good One.
Between Easter and Ascension Day instead of Heavenly King, say this prayer:
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and on those in the graves bestowing life.
The Trisagion (The three-times holy hymn of the angels)
+ Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.
+ Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.
+ Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.
+ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Trinity
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us.
Lord, forgive our sins.
Master, pardon our wrongdoings.
Holy One, visit us 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 to the Holy Spirit; both now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
+ Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Prayers Saying Sorry For Things We Should Not Have Done (Our Sins)
Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have trusted in you. Do not be angry with us nor remember our wrongdoings, but look down on us even now and deliver us from our enemies, for you are our God and we are your people, we are the work of your hands, and we call on your Holy Name, both now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
+ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Blessed Mother of God, open the door of your loving-kindness. If we place our hope in you we shall not go astray. May we be delivered from all misfortunes, for you are the salvation of all Christian people.
Lord have mercy. (Twelve times)
Now that the day is ending I thank you, Lord, and I pray that the night will be untroubled. Grant this, Lord, and save me.
Now that the day is ending I praise you for your glory, Master, and pray that nothing which happens this evening and tonight will offend you. Grant this, Lord, and save me.
Now that the day is ending I praise you, holy One, and, pray that this night may not be disturbed. Grant this, Lord, and save me. Amen.
Prayer for Forgiveness
Lord our God, through your goodness and loving-kindness to all people, forgive me all the sins I have committed today in thought, word and deed. Grant me peaceful and untroubled sleep. Send your guardian angel to shelter and protect me from every evil, for you are the preserver of our souls and bodies and we sing your glory, + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayers for Children
Lord Jesus Christ, you received the little children who came to see you. Also receive this evening prayer from me, your child. Shelter me under the shadow of your wings, so that I may lie down to sleep and wake up in good time to sing your glory. You alone are righteous and merciful. Amen.
Guardian Angel, keep me from all evil, illness and grief. Lord, help me to be good, obedient and kind.
Thank you, Lord, for all the good things you sent me today. Let me spend the night in peace, and protect me from all harm. Amen.
Another Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all I have done wrong today. Rescue me from every cunning trick of the evil one, so that I may not anger God by any sin. Pray to God for me, a sinful and unprofitable servant; present me as worthy of the grace and mercy of the all-holy Trinity, of the Mother of the Lord, and of all the saints. Amen.
Prayer to the most holy Mother of God
Blessed Mary, holy Mother of our gracious King and God, pour out onto my soul the mercy of your Son, our God. Pure and blessed Mother of God, pray that he will lead me to do good deeds, so that I may pass my life without dishonour and reach Paradise with your assistance. Amen.
The Prayer of Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow – To help us to do what God wants us to do
Lord, I do not know what I need to ask you for. Only You know my real needs. I put all my trust in you. All I want is to do as you wish. Lord, teach me to pray. Lord, pray in me. Amen.
Prayer of St. Ioanniki
The Father is my hope, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protection. Holy Trinity, glory to you.
+ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, by the prayers of your most pure Mother and of all the saints, save me, a sinner.
As you lie in bed, about to go to sleep, say quietly:
Into your hands, O Lord Jesus Christ my God, I commend my spirit; bless me, have mercy on me and bring me to eternal life. Amen.
The end of the evening prayers.
Glory to our God!