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Orthodox Prayers

Prayers for every occasion to our Lord Jesus Christ, to Virgin Mary and the Saints. Powerful prayers against evil eye, for repentance, for gratitude, for healing from diseases and for peace in all nations. Short and effective prayers for love in the marriage, for driving, for the sick and for the departed. All prayers have real value only if they are said with repentance, humility, reverence and deep faith.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

O angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from heaven, enlighten me this day, and save me from all evil. Instruct me in doing good deeds, and set me on the path of salvation. Amen. O angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me everything wherein I have offended you every day of my life, and protect me from all influence and temptation of the Evil One. May I never again anger God by my sins. Pray for me to the Lord, that He may make me worthy of the grace of the All-Holy Trinity, and of the blessed Mother of God, and of all the saints. Amen.

Prayer to Theotokos in Greek

Prayer to Theotokos in Greek

Ώ Δέσποινα, Θεόνυμφε Κόρη, Άλοχε Μήτηρ, Απείρανδρε Τροφέ τού Θεού Λόγου, θαύμα υπερφυέστατον φύσεως, ουράνιε σκηνή τού Υψίστου, υπέρτατέ της αρετής κορυφή, άπλετον πέλαγος τού ελέους, ανεξάντλητον πέλαγος τής ευσπλαχνίας, βάθος δυσθεώρητον μυστηρίων δυσλήπτων, δοχείον θεοτευκτον τού υπερουσίου προβλήματος, Πανύμνητε Θεοτόκε Μαρία, επάκουσον ημών τών οικτρών δεομένων σου καί η καθαρότης τής ακηράτου παρθενίας σου άς καθαρίση τάς εσπιλωμένας ημών ψυχάς, ο άφθορος καί σωτήριος τόκος σου... μή αποξενώση τήν σωτηρίαν από τούς λατρευτάς σου, τήν οποίαν αυτήν σωτηρίαν εβράβευσε πλουσίως εις τήν άπειρον πληθύν τών πιστώς αυτόν προσκυνούντων.

Prayer to Archangel Michael

Prayer to Archangel Michael

Archangel Michael, defend us in the day of battle, be our guard against evil and the snares of the devil.

Prayer of Repentance

Prayer of Repentance

O Lord my God, I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word and deed. I have also omitted to do what Your holy law requires of me. But now with repentance and contrition I turn again to Your love and mercy. I entreat You to forgive me all my transgression and to cleanse me from all my sins.

Aboon D'bashmayo - Lord's Prayer in Aramaic

Aboon D'bashmayo - Lord's Prayer in Aramaic

Aboon Dbashmayo (Our Father who art in Heaven) Nethcadash shmokh (hallowed be thy name). teethe malkoothokh, (thy Kingdom come), nehwe sebyonokh, (thy will be done); aykano Dbashmayo off bar’o. (on earth as it is in heaven.)

Prayer of Saint Ephraim

Prayer of Saint Ephraim

O Lord and Master of my life,Grant not unto me a spirit of idleness,of discouragement,of lust for power,and of vain speaking.

Prayer Come, the true light, come, eternal life - Saint Simeon the New Theologian

Prayer Come, the true light, come, eternal life - Saint Simeon the New Theologian

Come, the true light, come, eternal life, come, the secret mystery, the anonymous treasure, the unspoken thing the incomprehensible face

Prayer to God for Love - Monk Ioannikios of Mount Athos

Prayer to God for Love - Monk Ioannikios of Mount Athos

Be my king and rule the ship of my life according to Your will. Make me Your holy temple, where the holiness of Your Holy Name will be accomplished. Burn with incorruptible fire my sins, the thorns of passions, free me from the desires of the flesh and grant me the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Make me worthy to confess to You in joy, to seek You in fear, to obey You with faith and love. And with one word, grant me the gifts that you grant to everyone who comes with faith and receives You within him, the life according to Christ, the glory of God on earth and the Salvation of men. Through the intercessions of the Most Holy Theotokos, and all Your Saints. Amen.

Prayer for the Drivers - Prayer before driving

Prayer for the Drivers - Prayer before driving

Lord and Author of my life, before I take the wheel, I ask thee to help me use my car in serenity, caution and discipline. Take from me the spirit of impatience, selfishness and negligence. Let thy angel of peace and faithful guide guard me against all dangers of the road and keep me unharmed.

Prayers in Time of Illness - Prayers for Health in life

Prayers in Time of Illness - Prayers for Health in life

Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, You became man and died on the cross for our salvation. You healed people of sickness and affliction through Your love and compassion. Visit me, Lord and grant me strength to bear this sickness with which I am afflicted, with patience, submission to Your will and trust in Your loving care. I pray that You will bless the means used for my recovery and those who administer them. Grant that my sickness may be to my spiritual benefit and that I may live the rest of my life more faithfully according to Your will. For You are the source of life and healing and to You I give praise and glory, now and forever. Amen.

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Akathist Hymn)

The Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos (Akathist Hymn)

Rejoice, thou through whom joy shall shine forth. Rejoice, thou through whom the curse shall be blotted out. Rejoice, thou the Restoration of fallen Adam. Rejoice, thou the redemption of the tears of Eve. Rejoice, Height hard to climb for human thought. Rejoice, Depth hard to explore, even for the eyes of Angels. Rejoice, for thou art the Throne of the King. Rejoice, for thou sustainest the Sustainer of all. Rejoice, Star that causest the Sun to appear. Rejoice, womb of the divine Incarnation. Rejoice, thou through whom creation is renewed. Rejoice, thou through whom the Creator becometh a babe. Rejoice, thou Bride unwedded.

Prayer for Jesus Christ: O Christ the true Light

Prayer for Jesus Christ: O Christ the true Light

O Christ the true Light that enlighteneth and sanctified every man that comes into the world. Let the light of Thy countenance shine upon us, that in it we might behold the unapproachable light. Guide our footsteps in the keeping of Thy commandments, by the prayers of Thy Most-pure Mother and of all Thy Saints. Amen.

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