Prayers for Great Lent for every day - what to read at home during Lent. Portal "Wonderful Diveevo"

Prayer of Ephrem the Syrian
Lord and Master of my life!
Do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk.
bow to the ground
Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant.
bow to the ground
Yes, Lord the King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother,
so blessed are you forever and ever. Amen.
bow to the ground

God, cleanse me, a sinner.
12 times with waist bows

And once again the whole prayer in full with one prostration at the end

Take yourself in prayer rule some additional texts: canons, akathists (akathists are read privately during Lent), psalms, etc. (Moreover, think for yourself what you can really raise, and do not ask your father who is always busy and in a hurry. He may approve or disapprove of your choice, but he cannot decide for you.)

required element of the post. Make it a rule to read daily the lives of the saints of this day.

Or all the texts of the divine service set for that day.

You can discipline yourself by reading each morning, one chapter at a time, of the Gospel (the next year - the Apostle) and meditate on what you have read all day.

Forbid yourself to wander thoughts during the post: read advertisements in the subway car, listen to the radio in the car, spend time watching TV at home. Let it be spiritual reading or listening to spiritual broadcasts.

Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann writes beautifully about this:

“We must understand that it is impossible to divide our life between Lenten light sadness and the experience of a fashionable film or performance. These two experiences are incompatible, and one of them finally destroys the other. However, it is very likely that the latest fashionable film rather overcomes light sadness; the opposite can happen only with the application of special efforts. Therefore, the first Lenten custom that can be proposed is a decisive cessation of listening to radio and television during Lent. In this case, we do not dare to suggest a perfect fast, but at least an ascetic one, which, as we have already said, primarily means a change in “diet” and abstinence. For example, there is nothing wrong with continuing to follow the transmission of information or a serious program that enriches us spiritually and intellectually. But what must be ended by fasting is the chainedness to the TV, the vegetative existence of a person chained to the screen, passively absorbing everything that is shown to him.

Soul Watching

In general, a person should watch the soul all the time. However, this is especially true of fasting, and for this reason. Experiencing discomfort from fasting abstinence, a person becomes more irritable, picky, it is more difficult for him to keep himself within limits. It can be attributed to temptations from demons. Not without temptations, of course, but the point is, first of all, that all those unhealed moods crawl out of the soul, which do not manifest themselves until we are full, not tired, satisfied ...

Therefore, pastors from ancient times to this day strongly advise a fasting person to pay attention to their behavior, attitude towards their neighbors, and so on. “The one who thinks that fasting is only abstaining from food is mistaken. True fasting is the removal from evil, curbing the tongue, putting off anger, taming lusts, stopping slander, lies and perjury” (St. John Chrysostom).

The same saint says what a real fast should be like:

“Together with the bodily fast, there must also be a spiritual one ... During a bodily fast, the womb fasts from food and drink; during a spiritual fast, the soul refrains from evil thoughts, deeds and words. A real faster refrains from anger, rage, malice, revenge. A real faster abstains his tongue from idle talk, swearing, idle talk, slander, condemnation, flattery, lies and all kinds of slander... Do you see, Christian, what a spiritual fast?

The Holy Fathers absolutely definitely taught that abstinence from food must necessarily be combined with the abstinence of the soul from evil. “The vexation of the flesh, combined with the contrition of the spirit, will make a pleasing sacrifice to God and a worthy abode of holiness in the intimacy of a pure, well-decorated spirit” (St. John Cassian).

Here is another quote from the same holy father (his memory is celebrated every 4 years, on February 29), a great ascetic and ascetic:

“What is the use of abstaining from food and being defiled by fornication? You do not eat meat, but you torment the flesh of your brother with slander. What profit is there in not making merry with wine, but reveling in riches? What is the use of not eating bread and being drunk with anger? What profit is it to exhaust oneself with fasting and at the same time to slander one's neighbor? What is the use of abstaining from food and stealing someone else's? What is the need to dry up the body and not feed the hungry? What is the use of wearying the members and showing no mercy to the widows and orphans?

Are you fasting? In this case, avoid slander, avoid lies, slander, enmity, blasphemy and all fuss.

Are you fasting? Then avoid anger, jealousy, perjury and all injustice.

Are you fasting? Avoid gluttony, which breeds all wickedness...

If you fast for the sake of God, then avoid every deed that God hates, and He will accept your repentance with favor.

One of our bad habits, subject to eradication, the holy fathers considered the sin of idle talk. Russian word to chat very accurately, although rudely, conveys the meaning of this sin - swinging, dangling the tongue from side to side. When, if not in the days of Great Lent, should we declare war on idle talk?

St. Gregory the Theologian wrote about this a wonderful treatise “A word on silence during fasting”:

“When, bringing a mysterious sacrifice to the human sufferings of God, so that I myself would die for life, I bound the flesh for forty days, according to the laws of Christ the King, since healing is given to cleansed bodies, then, firstly, I brought the mind into steadfastness, living alone, far from everyone, surrounded by a cloud of lamentation, gathered all in himself and undistracted by thoughts, and then, following the rules of holy men, he put the door to his lips. The reason for this is that, refraining from every word, learn to observe the measure in words ... "

And is it not for deliverance from the sin of idle talk that we pray with the words of the Lenten prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian: “Lord and Master of my life. Spirit ... give me no idle talk.

doing good

Many Christians ask how they can specifically serve their neighbors. It is clear that we do not leave elderly parents and relatives without care, we try to create peace and love in our own family. But not only their… Love to their, care, about parents - this, in general, is not an achievement, it is a duty! But the Christian must go further. He should take care of other people as well.

When the Savior (in the 25th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew) speaks of the judgment of the righteous and sinners, the only criterion for justification or condemnation here is concrete help to one's neighbor:

“And all nations will be gathered before him; and separate one from the other, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and he will put the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those who right side His: Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry, and you gave Me food; I was thirsty, and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and you accepted Me; was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.

Then the righteous will answer Him: Lord! when we saw you hungry and fed you? or thirsty, and drink? when we saw you as a stranger and received you? or naked and clothed? when did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you? And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, because you did it to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.”

Then he will also say to those on the left side: Depart from me, cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was hungry, and you gave me no food; I was thirsty, and you did not give Me drink; I was a stranger, and they did not receive me; was naked, and they did not clothe me; sick and in prison, and did not visit me.

Then they too will say to Him in answer: Lord! when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not serve you? Then he will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, because you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.” And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

In this regard, I would like to say a few words about concrete assistance to our neighbors.

The author believes that every Christian should help those in need. Whether with money, with our strength, with spiritual participation ... But we must help. An exception can be made for teachers and doctors. Their professional ministry, if done honestly and with dedication, is their Christian ministry. But all the rest should take and carry out the service of helping their neighbor. How might it look?

I have dozens of examples of how my parishioners do it.

Help with money a poor family that has a sick child (cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc.).

Take an elderly or sick person from a nursing home, from a shelter in the summer to the dacha.

Participate in life orphanage or shelter.

Just to help with money a large or needy family (priests always have such familiar families);

Take a group of children for a walk (circus, park) from the orphanage at least once a month ...

There are a lot of options, opportunities, you can talk with the priest of your temple, he can suggest something.

The only thing but: This must be done not only in fasting, but throughout the year, throughout our entire Christian life.

To limit our labors to the time of fasting is cruel in relation to those whom we undertook to look after and feed. Remember: once we take up the cause of helping, we must carry it always.

Lent is a period of repentance and purification of the soul. In 2019, Lent will last from March 11 to April 27.

These days, believers read the usual morning and evening prayers. The prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian is added to home prayers during Great Lent. These short lines capture the message of the path of spiritual perfection of man.

We ask God for help in the fight against our vices: despondency, laziness, idle talk, condemnation of our neighbors. And we ask you to crown us with the crown of all virtues: humility, patience and love.

Lord and Master of my life,
do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk. (Earth bow).
Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant. (Earth bow).
Yes, Lord the King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother,
for blessed art thou unto the ages of ages, amen. (Earth bow).
God, cleanse me, a sinner (sinner)!

(Read 12 times with waist bows. And once again the entire prayer in full with one earthly bow at the end).

How to pray at home during Lent?

These days, believers also read the Great Penitential Canon of St. Andrew of Crete, an allegorical work that includes 250 troparia.

All home prayers in Great Lent should be read observing next rule: “If there is Great Lent (except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), then all bows to the earth; after the prayer "to the King of Heaven" a great earthly bow is due.

What prayers are read at home during Great Lent? Constantly read the Scriptures these days, for example, one chapter of the Gospel every day, and then meditate on what you have read.

How to read the Psalter and the Gospel in Lent at home?

If you have not read the entire Old and New Testament– make up for lost time in the next seven weeks.

The Psalter is the sacred book of psalms or divine hymns. Reading the Psalter attracts the help of Angels, nourishes the soul with the breath of the Holy Spirit.

To read the Psalter, you must have a burning lamp (or candle) at home. Psalter, on advice Reverend Seraphim Sarovsky, you need to read aloud - in an undertone or quieter, paying attention to the correct placement of stresses.

On March 11, 2019, Orthodox Christians begin their longest fast. Great Lent lasts for 48 days, starting on Clean Monday and ending on Easter Eve on Holy Saturday.

Duration of Great Lent

The church established a seven-week fast in memory of how Jesus Christ spent 40 days in the wilderness. All this time he did not eat anything and constantly resisted the temptations of the devil. He withstood the test of loneliness and hunger, did not succumb to the temptations of the Devil, forced him to retreat.

A believer, embarking on a multi-day fast, seeks to purify his soul, struggling with external and internal temptations. Such behavior helps to understand what a feat the Savior accomplished, struggling for 40 days with the passions of human nature, to feel the burden of resistance to temptations.

To the 40 days of Christ's Fasting in the wilderness, the Church added Holy Week, in memory of the Lord's entry into Jerusalem, where the Savior took upon himself suffering and martyrdom. In the Great Week, believers remember and experience the torment of Jesus, mourn on the day of his death, in order to sincerely rejoice on Christ's Bright Sunday.

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Great Lent is not only the longest, but also the most strict of all the fasts of the annual cycle. It involves a complete rejection of meat and dairy products. fish and vegetable oil allowed to use several times in 48 days. In the last Holy Week, the rules of fasting are close to a complete rejection of food. The church presents in detail the daily diet of a fasting person at the annual Orthodox calendars. These calendars can be purchased at any church shop.

In order to make it easier for people to endure Great Lent, it is preceded by Maslenitsa week. This is the time of festive feasts with an abundance of quick meals. The body stores necessary quantity animal proteins, and abstinence from meat and dairy products is much easier to tolerate.

For beginners, it is not easy to endure a multi-day fast. The clergy say that you should not exhaust yourself with fasting on the road, in illness and in motherhood. Nursing mothers, sick people, as well as those who need more on the road nutrients to maintain the body, so during such periods it is not only possible, but necessary to retreat from fasting.

Those who have just set foot on the path of Christianity, first of all, need to understand that the time of fasting is not only the rejection of certain dishes, it is abstinence from any sin, including alcohol, intimate relationships and slander.

The holy apostles and clergy unambiguously say that the time of fasting is the time of upbringing of the spirit. “It is not the sin that is in the mouth, but the sin that is out of the mouth,” says the biblical aphorism. This phrase contains a deep meaning of fasting. Deviating from the rules of eating fast food, a person does not sin in the eyes of the Lord, but when he speaks evil and foul language, offends his neighbors in word and deed, then his soul is blackened by a grave sin.

How to pray in Great Lent?

Endure a great post for all church canons hard. Prayer helps to strengthen oneself in faith. During fasting, services are held daily in churches to help parishioners pray. That is why during fasting one should strive to come to the temple as often as possible. The clergy will prompt and guide the believer who has accepted fasting. During the service, a person not only joins the divine hymns, but has the opportunity to communicate with like-minded people, to feel that he is not alone in his faith. Communication with other believers strengthens the desire to endure the fast to the end in accordance with all the rules.

Lay people who are unable to attend church can pray at home on their own or with the whole family. During fasting, daily morning and evening prayers are read, to which the famous universal prayer of Ephrem the Syrian joins.

When choosing daily prayers, the fasting person must remember that asking the Lord these days is only necessary to cleanse the soul from vices and strengthen in faith. Petitions for love and well-being are best left for the holidays.

Prayers should be read daily, and several times a day, especially when moments of temptation come. Reading the Gospel helps to distract from bad thoughts. If you have children, have a Bible reading every evening. Introducing the child to faith, the parents themselves become one step closer to God, delighting him with their actions.

No matter how long Lent is, it ends by Easter. Believers who were able to withstand it according to Orthodox laws, on the festive night of the Resurrection of the Lord, receive an indescribable reward - God's Grace. May God be with you.

Prayers during Lent

The prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian is one of the most frequently recited during the Great Orthodox Lent. Prayer is read daily, except weekends and until Wednesday Holy Week inclusive.

Lord and Master of my life, do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk. Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant. Yes, Lord, King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother, for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen

morning prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven! Yes, shine your name yes come Your kingdom Thy will be done, as in heaven and on earth. Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

The advent of Lent requires the laity to behave "correctly", which should clear their minds and help them feel light. Therefore, during fasting, you should not eat heavy food, you should try to refuse bad habits. But even before Easter, you need to rise spiritually by reading Holy Scripture and praying daily. It is recommended to devote time to prayer both in the morning and in evening time. For example, it can be read every day before meals. This may be the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian or other prayers. It is only important to observe the purity of thoughts, to drive away evil thoughts from oneself. A special prayer during fasting will help you easily prepare for Easter and meet the great holiday in a great mood.

Beautiful prayer for every day of fasting for the laity

Everyday bustle, work and household chores in many ways leave their mark on all the laity. Indeed, sometimes they simply do not find the strength and desire to visit a church or spend time in the family circle reading the Holy Scriptures. Therefore, during Great Lent they will be able to restore spiritual balance, communicate with loved ones and relatives, forget about the fuss and thank the Lord for the health of their family. A beautiful prayer during Great Lent, said during a church service or before eating at home, will help with this.

Examples of beautiful prayers for each day of Lent

When choosing a beautiful Lenten prayer, one should not forget that in the first days of fasting, a long chant is required. In the initial 4 days, you need to pay as much attention as possible to spiritual cleansing. This will help to remember the lightness, "shake off" problems, fuss and sinful thoughts.

Tell my soul about yourself

do not conceal your shame in your heart.

For God is near, who takes away shame from the human heart,

weeping for their sins.

Tell yourself what you have sinned

reveal to your Lord the words of your sins,

and the Lord your God will make you white,

merciful to the penitent and hating the well-fed.

Oh my God!

How much care and fear in my life,

how terrible is your forgetfulness,

and how familiar it has become to my heart.

How shamefully I wandered through your land

and in pleasing the world she wasted her days fruitlessly,

I bowed low and trembled before princes and sons of men

for the sake of earthly blessings, which the world loves.

But how my slavery has froze in my ways,

how stuffy my heart is under the sun of a new day!

Daily prayers for Lent for the laity

Many lay people are wondering what kind of prayer to read in fasting. There are many Lenten prayers that are suitable for worship on weekdays, and for worship on Saturday and Sunday. Among the options below, you can find simple and beautiful prayers for each day of fasting.

God, my God!

Do Thy mercy to me

and teach me to love you more than my own life,

for the eyes of faith will not see this world,

who seized my heart and took my life.

Grant me, Lord, the strength to love my life,

Which is You, my God,

and how pure and straight are thy ways

before my face.

For fearful are thy ways, O God, to my heart,

because the world is not in them;

my heart does not find affirmation in them,

because they neglected their faith.

I'm afraid of the fiery test,

and as a stranger to me I fear him.

But when my time is up

with what will I stand before your righteousness?

For my enemy is taking away my days,

my strength is corrupted in the face of his wickedness.

I will not be silent, Lord, in my fear,

for my soul has known his thoughts.

But now hear me, O Lord my God!

Open your ears to my infirmity

and lift up my heart to reject his fear,

teach my heart to love your truth

and raise my days in the way of thy righteousness.

Grant abstinence to my satiety

and satisfy my soul to Thee to the end.

What prayers before Easter can be read in fasting?

When choosing prayers, one must take into account that with their help one must adhere to fasting, not only physical, but also spiritual. After all, before Easter, you need to refrain from eating heavy animal food, and from bad thoughts, moral burden. Even a short prayer in fasting before Easter will help you feel relief and find yourself in the worldly bustle, get rid of turmoil and problems.

Prayers for fasting before Easter for the laity

Among the proposed Lenten prayers, the laity will be able to find those words that will help them adhere to the fast and observe the prescribed rules. You can say prayers not only during worship or before eating, but also when negative and sinful thoughts arise. Short Prayer will allow you to spiritually cleanse and tune in a positive way.

God, my God!

Give my heart ignorance of passions

and lift up my eye above the folly of the world,

from now on, create my life not to please them

and give me pity on those who persecute me.

For your joy is known in sorrows, my God,

and a straight soul will improve it,

her fate proceeds from your presence

and there is no diminution of her blessedness.

Lord Jesus Christ my God

Make straight my paths on earth.

Ephraim the Syrian Special Prayer for Great Lent

The prayer of St. Efim the Syrian is one of the most frequently recited during Great Lent. A short prayer includes repentance and a request to endow the person pronouncing it with the strength to resist sins, to be cleansed. It allows not only to get rid of temptations, but also to drive away such vices as idleness and despondency. The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is included in Great Lent and in church services. Thanks to the small and rich text, it is easy to remember. But when voicing a prayer, one must take into account the features and time of its pronunciation. For example, on Saturday and Sunday, it is customary to say other Lenten prayers.

Prayer of Ephraim the Syrian for reading during Lent

After learning the prayer of Efim the Sirin, you need to take care of its correct pronunciation. It is usually repeated twice (according to the rules described below) after the service.

Lord and Master of my life,

Do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk.

Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant.

Hey, Lord, King!

Grant me to see my sins,

And don't judge my brother

For blessed are you forever and ever.

What prayer should be read in fasting in the morning and evening?

During Lent, it is customary to attend services. Therefore, before visiting the church, it is recommended to learn the most frequently performed prayers at the services. They can be repeated at home. At the same time, it is recommended to allocate time both for the joint reading of the Holy Scriptures, and for hymns or reading prayers with the family. This will allow relatives to unite and forget about any differences.

Morning prayers for Lent

I believe, Lord, but You confirm my faith.

I trust, Lord

but You strengthen my hope.

I loved You, Lord

but you cleanse my love

and ignite it.

I lament, Lord, but You do

May I increase my repentance.

I revere, O Lord, Thee, my Creator,

I sigh for You, I call on You.

Guide me with your wisdom,

protect and strengthen.

I commit to You, my God, my thoughts,

let them come from you.

My deeds be in Your name,

and my desires be in Your will.

Illuminate my mind, strengthen my will,

cleanse the body, sanctify the soul.

Let me see my sins

don't be fooled by pride

help me overcome temptation.

May I praise You all the days of my life,

which you have given me.

Amen.

Come, let us worship our King God.

Come, let us bow down and bow down to Christ, our King God.

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

Complete collection and description: a prayer in the Great Lent to the Cretan for the spiritual life of a believer.

In order to conduct Great Lent correctly, it is necessary to engage in daily spiritual cleansing, for which prayers and the Bible serve. Almost every day of Fortecost has its own special readings.

Every day, except weekends and until Wednesday of Holy Week inclusive, the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is read:

Lord and Lord of my life, do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk. Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant. Yes, Lord, King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother, for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen.

We should not forget that Saturdays 2, 3 and 4 of the week are parental, when the souls of deceased relatives are commemorated. The best way to do this is to submit a note with the names of deceased relatives in advance and be present at the liturgy.

First week

In the first week of Great Lent, the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete is read for four days: it is divided into four parts, one per day Monday to Thursday. Also at this time, Psalm 69 is read:

O God, seek my help, Lord, seek my help. Let those who seek my soul be ashamed and put to shame; May the Abies return ashamed, saying to me: good, good. May all who seek You, O God, rejoice and rejoice in Thee, and may they speak out, may the Lord be exalted, who love Thy salvation: but I am poor and wretched, O God, help me: Thou art my helper and my Redeemer, O Lord, do not stagnate.

AT Friday the troparion and kontakion are read to St. Theodore Tyron. Saturday is dedicated to communion, the prayer of St. Basil the Great is read. Sunday is the Triumph of Orthodoxy, therefore they perform "Following the Week of Orthodoxy"

Second week

Parental Saturday of the second week of Great Lent, liturgies are held in the church. Sunday the second week of Great Lent is associated with the name of St. Gregory Palamas. The Troparion and Kontakion of Gregory Palamas and the life of the saint himself are read.

third week

Parental Saturday of the third week of Great Lent. Sunday third week - Holy Cross Week. Troparion and Kontakion to the Cross are read.

fourth week

AT Monday the troparion of the triode is read:

Fasting is overwhelmed, we dare in spirit for the future youthful, prosperous with God, brethren, as if Pascha will joyfully see the Risen Christ.

Thou hast redeemed us from the lawful oath of Thy honest Blood, nailed on the cross, and pierced with a spear, exuded immortality by man, our Savior, glory to Thee!

Parental Saturday of the Fourth Week of Great Lent. Read the verse:

What worldly sweetness is uninvolved in sorrow; what kind of glory stands on the earth is immutable; the whole canopy is weaker, the whole dormouse is more charming: in a single moment, and this whole death accepts. But in the light, Christ, of Your face and in the delight of Your beauty, whom thou hast chosen, rest in peace, like a Lover of mankind.

Sunday the fourth week is named after St. John of the Ladder. The Troparion and Kontakion of John of the Ladder are read, as well as the life of the saint.

Fifth week

Monday- the "Ladder" of John of the Ladder is read, word 9 (about memory of malice)

Tuesday - read the word 12 (about lies) and 16 (about the love of money) from the "Ladder" of John Climacus.

Wednesday- the canon of Andrew of Crete is fully read, Maryino Standing is performed in the church.

Saturday dedicated to the Akafest of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Sunday the fifth week of Great Lent is dedicated to Reverend Mary Egyptian, her life is read.

sixth week

Sunday the sixth week is dedicated to the resurrection of the righteous Lazarus. The Gospel of John, chapter 11 and the festive troparion are read:

The general resurrection, before your passion, assuring you, raised Lazarus from the dead, Christ God. The same and we, like the youths of the victory of the sign bearing, We cry to you the conqueror of death: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

seventh week

Monday: read the parable of the barren fig tree found in Luke 13:6.

Tuesday: dedicated to the parable of the ten virgins described in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 25).

Wednesday: in the Gospel of Matthew (26:6), it speaks of the betrayal of Judas and the woman who anointed the Lord with myrrh. This chapter has been chosen by the Church for the Wednesday of Holy Week.

Thursday: remember the Last Supper, the description of which is in the Gospel of Matthew (26:21).

Friday: 12 passionate gospels are read about what happened after the betrayal of Judas and before the burial of the Lord.

Saturday: read the Gospel of Matthew (28:1-20)

Sunday: Easter day, the Easter canon is read.

By observing the prescriptions of the Church and Fasting, you can lighten your soul and accomplish a small spiritual feat for yourself. All the best, and don't forget to press the buttons and

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In Orthodoxy, there are prayers for every day of Great Lent. Believers who visit the temple know that the first day of the first week begins with hymns. The priests tell the parishioners about John the Baptist and Herod. On Tuesday of the first week, the main, first prayer is dedicated to the life of Andrew of Crete, a saint who dedicated his life to God as a result of a miracle that happened to him (gaining the gift of speech after becoming dumb). On Wednesday, on the third day of Lent, church-going people who visit temples will learn the interpretation of the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian, and so on. If you cannot go to church for prayer for any good reason, set aside at least ten to fifteen minutes a day to study the Scriptures - the Old and New Testaments.

Examples of prayers for each day of Lent

Any believer will tell you that there is no fasting without prayers. Of course, this statement does not mean that you should completely renounce everyday worries and immerse yourself in the reading of prayers. In the absence of praying often and attending the temple, read the Scriptures. Finding free time, take it to read one of the prayers of Great Lent. Now you can download them all on the Internet. We propose to pay attention to the most famous prayers related to the time of abstinence before Easter.

Praise to the Lord God

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

In this prayer we praise God without asking for anything in return. It is usually pronounced at the end of the case as a token of gratitude to God for His mercy to us. This prayer is pronounced in short: Praise God. In this abbreviated form, we say a prayer when we finish some good deed, for example, teaching, work; when we receive any good news, etc.

God, have mercy on me a sinner.

Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner.

Prayer for forgiveness of our sins. It must be said as often as we often sin. As soon as we sin, we must immediately repent of our sin before God and say this prayer.

Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, through the prayers of Your Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us (have mercy on us). Amen.

Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of Truth, Who is everywhere and fills everything, Treasury of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Blessed, our soul.

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of truth, Who is everywhere and fills everything, Container of all goodness and life Giver, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all impurity, and save, Merciful, our souls.

Orthodox prayer for Great Lent before Easter - What is prayer

Any Orthodox prayer is an appeal to God, a conversation with the Mother of God, saints. You can pray to yourself anywhere and anytime. They turn to God aloud at home, alone or in temples, standing in front of the icons. Before fasting, at the end of Cheesefare Week, they say the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian, pray to the Lord God Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the most holy. Each prayer can be ended with an appeal to the Almighty, praise to God, a request and giving you strength during fasting.

Examples of Orthodox prayers before Easter in fasting

Churched people have a custom to read all the Gospels during the time allotted for Great Lent. Of course, not all believers are able to overcome the Scriptures. Fasting before Easter, read prayers as much as possible. We propose to memorize the texts of some of them.

The creed reads like this:

1. I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible.

2. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, Who was born from the Father before all ages: Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not created, consubstantial with the Father, Whom all was.

3. For us, man, and for our salvation, descended from Heaven and incarnated from the Holy Spirit and Mary the Virgin, and became human.

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

5. And he rose again on the third day, according to the scripture.

6. And ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father.

7. And the packs of the coming with glory to judge the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end.

8. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets.

9. Into one holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

10. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins.

11. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,

12. And the life of the future age. Amen

 I believe in one God, Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, of everything visible and invisible.

 And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages: Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not created, one being with the Father, by Him all things were created.

 For the sake of us people and for the sake of our salvation, he descended from Heaven, and took flesh from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became a man.

 Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried,

 And resurrected on the third day, according to the Scriptures.

 And ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right side of the Father.

 And coming again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

 And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, who gives life, who proceeds from the Father, who is worshiped and glorified with the Father and the Son, who spoke through the prophets.

 Into one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

 I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

 I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,

 And the life of the next century. Amen (that's right).

What is said in the prayer to Ephraim the Syrian for Great Lent - What does the prayer to Ephraim the Syrian call for

History says that the prayer to Ephraim the Syrian was loved not only by the holy fathers, but also by A.S. Pushkin, the great Russian poet, who put the words of the prayer in a poetic way. Saint Ephraim the Syrian, living in the Middle Ages, was filled with spiritual wisdom. He also owns "divine thoughts" from the Psalter Mother of God. As for the well-known prayer, which aims to purify the hearts of believers before Easter, it is known for its simplicity and depth. This prayer helps to cleanse the soul from idle talk, lack of chastity, from proud self-affirmation. It teaches meekness, humility, gratitude.

When the prayer to Ephraim the Syrian is read in Great Lent

As the church recommends, the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian should be read daily, from late Sunday evening to Friday. Do not worry about the repetition of a prayer - each time you pronounce its words, you perceive them in a new way. Prayer purifies the soul and heart, setting the believer in a blessed mood during Great Lent.

“Lord and Master of my life, the spirit of idleness, despondency, arrogance and idle talk, do not give me.

Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant.

Yes, Lord, King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother, for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen".

What prayer should be read in fasting - Helping prayers to fast

Each prayer is an appeal to God, concealing our thoughts, a request to free us from "filth" - dishonest, impure thoughts and actions. By asking the Lord God in prayer to protect us from temptation, we really do get better. In principle, any pious prayer addressed to God at the right time helps us to fast, abstaining from passions and temptations.

How Prayers Help Fasting

Any prayers uttered during Great Lent are aimed at cleansing the soul from unfavorable, ungodly thoughts. By praying and reading the Gospel, we get to know God more deeply and understand the meaning of fasting.

I believe, Lord, but You confirm my faith.

but You strengthen my hope.

I loved You, Lord

but you cleanse my love

and ignite it.

I lament, Lord, but You do

May I increase my repentance.

I revere, O Lord, Thee, my Creator,

I sigh for You, I call on You.

Guide me with your wisdom,

protect and strengthen.

I commit to You, my God, my thoughts,

let them come from you.

My deeds be in Your name,

and my desires be in Your will.

Illuminate my mind, strengthen my will,

cleanse the body, sanctify the soul.

Let me see my sins

don't be fooled by pride

help me overcome temptation.

May I praise You all the days of my life,

which you have given me.

What prayer is said in fasting before eating - Orthodox prayer "Our Father"

Believing Christians pray before eating, regardless of whether food is eaten on a fast day or not. The most common prayer before meals is at the same time the most famous prayer, known by heart even by children - “Our Father”. Very often in fasting before eating, praises are said to the Lord, who gave food and drink. At the end of the meal, believers thank God, who gave them food, with prayers.

Lord's Prayer. Our Father