O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,
Light of the world and Savior of our souls,
who didst take flesh for our salvation,
who didst trample down death by Thy death,
and who dost ever intercede before the Father for us,
have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Cleanse me from every stain of sin,
enlighten the eyes of my heart,
strengthen me to walk in Thy commandments,
and grant me, by the prayers of Thy most pure Mother,
of the holy Apostles, and of all Thy Saints,
to abide in Thy peace all the days of my life.
For Thou art our God,
and unto Thee we ascribe glory,
together with Thine eternal Father,
and Thy most-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Light of the world and Savior of our souls,
who didst take flesh for our salvation,
who didst trample down death by Thy death,
and who dost ever intercede before the Father for us,
have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Cleanse me from every stain of sin,
enlighten the eyes of my heart,
strengthen me to walk in Thy commandments,
and grant me, by the prayers of Thy most pure Mother,
of the holy Apostles, and of all Thy Saints,
to abide in Thy peace all the days of my life.
For Thou art our God,
and unto Thee we ascribe glory,
together with Thine eternal Father,
and Thy most-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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The True Story of Saint Maria of Paris (Mother Maria Skobtsova)
In the chill of a Paris winter in 1942, a tall, strong woman with a nun’s veil and a cigarette between her fingers hurried along a cobblestone street. Her name was Mother Maria Skobtsova, though she had not always been a nun. Once, she had been a poet, an artist, and even a mayor of a small town in Russia before the Revolution drove her into exile.
In Paris, she became an Orthodox nun — but not one who stayed hidden in a convent. She opened her monastery’s doors wide to the poor, the homeless, and the broken. Her dining hall became a shelter; her chapel doubled as a soup kitchen. She believed Christ was present in every person, especially “in the least of these.”
Then came the Nazi occupation. The Jewish people of Paris were hunted, rounded up, and sent to camps. Mother Maria could not stay silent. She began hiding Jewish families in her monastery, and when that was not enough, she found another way: she worked with Father Dimitri Klepinin to issue fake baptismal certificates, marking Jewish children as Orthodox so they could escape arrest.
It was dangerous work. One day, the Gestapo caught her. She was sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp. Even there, behind barbed wire, she never stopped serving others — sharing her meager bread, comforting the dying, and quietly praying the Jesus Prayer.
On Holy Saturday, March 31, 1945, she was led to the gas chamber. Survivors later said they believed she had volunteered to take the place of another prisoner. Her final act was in imitation of Christ: laying down her life for a friend.
In 2004, the Orthodox Church recognized her as Saint Maria of Paris, a martyr. Her feast day is July 20. And her words still challenge us:
“At the Last Judgment, I shall not be asked whether I was successful, but whether I fed the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the sick and the prisoner.”
In the chill of a Paris winter in 1942, a tall, strong woman with a nun’s veil and a cigarette between her fingers hurried along a cobblestone street. Her name was Mother Maria Skobtsova, though she had not always been a nun. Once, she had been a poet, an artist, and even a mayor of a small town in Russia before the Revolution drove her into exile.
In Paris, she became an Orthodox nun — but not one who stayed hidden in a convent. She opened her monastery’s doors wide to the poor, the homeless, and the broken. Her dining hall became a shelter; her chapel doubled as a soup kitchen. She believed Christ was present in every person, especially “in the least of these.”
Then came the Nazi occupation. The Jewish people of Paris were hunted, rounded up, and sent to camps. Mother Maria could not stay silent. She began hiding Jewish families in her monastery, and when that was not enough, she found another way: she worked with Father Dimitri Klepinin to issue fake baptismal certificates, marking Jewish children as Orthodox so they could escape arrest.
It was dangerous work. One day, the Gestapo caught her. She was sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp. Even there, behind barbed wire, she never stopped serving others — sharing her meager bread, comforting the dying, and quietly praying the Jesus Prayer.
On Holy Saturday, March 31, 1945, she was led to the gas chamber. Survivors later said they believed she had volunteered to take the place of another prisoner. Her final act was in imitation of Christ: laying down her life for a friend.
In 2004, the Orthodox Church recognized her as Saint Maria of Paris, a martyr. Her feast day is July 20. And her words still challenge us:
“At the Last Judgment, I shall not be asked whether I was successful, but whether I fed the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the sick and the prisoner.”
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Saint Paisios was born Arsenios Eznepidis on July 25, 1924, in Farasa, Cappadocia (in modern-day Turkey), just days before his family was forced to leave their homeland during the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Before they departed, the priest who baptized him — St. Arsenios of Cappadocia — prophesied that little Arsenios would become a monk.
The Eznepidis family resettled in Konitsa, Greece. As a boy, Arsenios was deeply pious, reading the lives of saints and spending hours in prayer. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Greek army, putting himself in danger to protect his fellow soldiers. After the war, he worked as a carpenter, often refusing payment from poor families.
In 1950, he entered monastic life on Mount Athos, the ancient Orthodox monastic republic in Greece. He lived in extreme simplicity — often owning almost nothing, wearing patched clothes, and surviving on very little food. His prayer life was intense, sometimes spending entire nights awake in vigil.
Saint Paisios was known for his deep love, spiritual wisdom, and gift of discernment. Thousands came to him for guidance — pilgrims, monks, soldiers, even people with no religious background. He gave each person his full attention, often speaking in parables or gentle humor to reveal spiritual truths.
He also endured great physical suffering, especially in his later years from cancer, but he bore it without complaint, saying it helped him share in Christ’s sufferings. Even on his sickbed, he prayed constantly for the whole world, especially for those in sorrow.
Saint Paisios reposed on July 12, 1994, at the Monastery of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece. Almost immediately, people began to report miracles and answered prayers through his intercession. He was glorified as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2015.
A well-known saying of Saint Paisios:
“When your brother falls, stretch out your hand and lift him up, without judging him. For you do not know how heavy his battle is.”
The Eznepidis family resettled in Konitsa, Greece. As a boy, Arsenios was deeply pious, reading the lives of saints and spending hours in prayer. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Greek army, putting himself in danger to protect his fellow soldiers. After the war, he worked as a carpenter, often refusing payment from poor families.
In 1950, he entered monastic life on Mount Athos, the ancient Orthodox monastic republic in Greece. He lived in extreme simplicity — often owning almost nothing, wearing patched clothes, and surviving on very little food. His prayer life was intense, sometimes spending entire nights awake in vigil.
Saint Paisios was known for his deep love, spiritual wisdom, and gift of discernment. Thousands came to him for guidance — pilgrims, monks, soldiers, even people with no religious background. He gave each person his full attention, often speaking in parables or gentle humor to reveal spiritual truths.
He also endured great physical suffering, especially in his later years from cancer, but he bore it without complaint, saying it helped him share in Christ’s sufferings. Even on his sickbed, he prayed constantly for the whole world, especially for those in sorrow.
Saint Paisios reposed on July 12, 1994, at the Monastery of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece. Almost immediately, people began to report miracles and answered prayers through his intercession. He was glorified as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2015.
A well-known saying of Saint Paisios:
“When your brother falls, stretch out your hand and lift him up, without judging him. For you do not know how heavy his battle is.”
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The Story of the Virgin Mary
Long before she was born, prophets spoke of her without knowing her name. Isaiah foretold: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.” She would be the living Ark of the Covenant, the one through whom the Creator would enter His creation.
Mary was born to Joachim and Anna in their old age — a miracle child given after years of prayer and sorrow over their barrenness. In gratitude, her parents dedicated her to God, and when she was three years old, they brought her to the Temple in Jerusalem. There, she grew up in prayer, purity, and obedience, awaiting the day when God’s plan for her would be revealed.
When she reached maturity, she was betrothed to the righteous Joseph, an elderly guardian chosen to protect her vow of virginity. It was in Nazareth, as she lived quietly, that the Archangel Gabriel came to her with words that shook the heavens:
“Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women.”
Though troubled, Mary listened as Gabriel told her that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear the Son of God. With humility and courage, she answered:
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”
From that moment, the eternal Word of God took flesh within her. She carried Him beneath her heart for nine months — the mystery of mysteries — and gave birth in Bethlehem, laying Him in a manger because there was no room in the inn. Shepherds came at the call of angels; wise men followed a star to worship her Child.
Mary stood beside Jesus throughout His life: at the wedding in Cana where He performed His first miracle at her request, during His public ministry as He taught and healed, and finally at the foot of the Cross, where a sword of sorrow pierced her soul as Simeon had foretold. There, she heard her Son entrust her to the Apostle John: “Behold your mother.”
After Christ’s Ascension, she lived with John, supporting the apostles with her prayers. Tradition tells that she visited holy sites connected to her Son’s life, encouraging the growing Church. When her earthly life came to its end, the apostles gathered to bid her farewell. Christ Himself came to receive her soul, and her body was laid in the tomb at Gethsemane.
But on the third day, when the tomb was opened, it was found empty — a sign that she had been taken, body and soul, into heavenly glory. From that day, the Church has honored her as Theotokos — “God-bearer” — and prays to her as a loving intercessor before her Son.
Long before she was born, prophets spoke of her without knowing her name. Isaiah foretold: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.” She would be the living Ark of the Covenant, the one through whom the Creator would enter His creation.
Mary was born to Joachim and Anna in their old age — a miracle child given after years of prayer and sorrow over their barrenness. In gratitude, her parents dedicated her to God, and when she was three years old, they brought her to the Temple in Jerusalem. There, she grew up in prayer, purity, and obedience, awaiting the day when God’s plan for her would be revealed.
When she reached maturity, she was betrothed to the righteous Joseph, an elderly guardian chosen to protect her vow of virginity. It was in Nazareth, as she lived quietly, that the Archangel Gabriel came to her with words that shook the heavens:
“Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women.”
Though troubled, Mary listened as Gabriel told her that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear the Son of God. With humility and courage, she answered:
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”
From that moment, the eternal Word of God took flesh within her. She carried Him beneath her heart for nine months — the mystery of mysteries — and gave birth in Bethlehem, laying Him in a manger because there was no room in the inn. Shepherds came at the call of angels; wise men followed a star to worship her Child.
Mary stood beside Jesus throughout His life: at the wedding in Cana where He performed His first miracle at her request, during His public ministry as He taught and healed, and finally at the foot of the Cross, where a sword of sorrow pierced her soul as Simeon had foretold. There, she heard her Son entrust her to the Apostle John: “Behold your mother.”
After Christ’s Ascension, she lived with John, supporting the apostles with her prayers. Tradition tells that she visited holy sites connected to her Son’s life, encouraging the growing Church. When her earthly life came to its end, the apostles gathered to bid her farewell. Christ Himself came to receive her soul, and her body was laid in the tomb at Gethsemane.
But on the third day, when the tomb was opened, it was found empty — a sign that she had been taken, body and soul, into heavenly glory. From that day, the Church has honored her as Theotokos — “God-bearer” — and prays to her as a loving intercessor before her Son.
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Gabriel the Messenger
Before the creation of the world, before the stars burned or the seas rolled, there were the angels — pure spirits, blazing with the glory of God. Among them was Gabriel, whose very name means “God is my strength.”
In the heavenly ranks, Gabriel stood as an archangel — a messenger of the Most High. When God’s will was to be revealed in moments of great salvation, it was often Gabriel who bore the word.
Long before the birth of Christ, Gabriel appeared to the prophet Daniel in Babylon. Daniel had been praying and fasting, longing to understand the visions God had given him. Suddenly, there stood Gabriel, radiant and awe-inspiring, saying:
“I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.”
He revealed the mystery of the coming Messiah — a prophecy that would not be fulfilled for centuries.
Centuries later, Gabriel was sent to the Temple in Jerusalem. The priest Zechariah was offering incense when a shining figure appeared beside the altar. It was Gabriel, bringing news: Zechariah and his barren wife, Elizabeth, would have a son — the one who would prepare the way for the Lord. The priest doubted, and Gabriel, with divine authority, declared:
“I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.”
But Gabriel’s greatest mission came in a humble house in Nazareth. The young Virgin Mary was praying when the Archangel entered, not with a trumpet’s blare but with a greeting that has echoed through the ages:
“Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you!”
He told her she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear a Son who would be called Jesus — the Savior of the world. She asked, “How can this be?” and Gabriel answered simply:
“For with God nothing will be impossible.”
With her humble “Behold the handmaid of the Lord”, the history of the world changed.
From then on, Gabriel has been remembered as the bringer of hope, the one who carries God’s message to His people. Orthodox Christians honor him on November 8, the Synaxis of the Archangels, and also on March 26, the day after the Feast of the Annunciation, in gratitude for his role in the mystery of our salvation.
Before the creation of the world, before the stars burned or the seas rolled, there were the angels — pure spirits, blazing with the glory of God. Among them was Gabriel, whose very name means “God is my strength.”
In the heavenly ranks, Gabriel stood as an archangel — a messenger of the Most High. When God’s will was to be revealed in moments of great salvation, it was often Gabriel who bore the word.
Long before the birth of Christ, Gabriel appeared to the prophet Daniel in Babylon. Daniel had been praying and fasting, longing to understand the visions God had given him. Suddenly, there stood Gabriel, radiant and awe-inspiring, saying:
“I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.”
He revealed the mystery of the coming Messiah — a prophecy that would not be fulfilled for centuries.
Centuries later, Gabriel was sent to the Temple in Jerusalem. The priest Zechariah was offering incense when a shining figure appeared beside the altar. It was Gabriel, bringing news: Zechariah and his barren wife, Elizabeth, would have a son — the one who would prepare the way for the Lord. The priest doubted, and Gabriel, with divine authority, declared:
“I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.”
But Gabriel’s greatest mission came in a humble house in Nazareth. The young Virgin Mary was praying when the Archangel entered, not with a trumpet’s blare but with a greeting that has echoed through the ages:
“Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you!”
He told her she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear a Son who would be called Jesus — the Savior of the world. She asked, “How can this be?” and Gabriel answered simply:
“For with God nothing will be impossible.”
With her humble “Behold the handmaid of the Lord”, the history of the world changed.
From then on, Gabriel has been remembered as the bringer of hope, the one who carries God’s message to His people. Orthodox Christians honor him on November 8, the Synaxis of the Archangels, and also on March 26, the day after the Feast of the Annunciation, in gratitude for his role in the mystery of our salvation.
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Michael the Archangel – Defender of God’s People
Before there were kingdoms, before there were oceans or mountains, there were the angels — countless in number, radiant in glory. Among them was one of the mightiest: Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”
The ancient Fathers teach that Michael’s name is not only a title but a battle cry. When pride entered the heart of Lucifer and a third of the angels followed him in rebellion, Michael rose up in zeal for the Creator. The heavens shook with his voice:
“Who is like God?!”
And with that cry, the faithful angels rallied to God’s side. Scripture tells us: “Michael and his angels fought against the dragon… and the great dragon was cast out” (Revelation 12:7–9).
From that moment, Michael became the commander of the heavenly hosts, the protector of God’s people.
In the Old Testament, he appears to defend Israel. In the Book of Daniel, Michael is called “the great prince who stands guard over the children of your people.” He strengthened the prophet Daniel in his visions and battled unseen spiritual forces that opposed God’s will.
Tradition tells of another moment in his earthly mission: at a place called Chonae in Phrygia, a pagan mob sought to destroy a Christian sanctuary by diverting a river to flood it. Saint Michael appeared, striking the ground with his staff, opening a fissure that swallowed the rushing waters and saved the church. That place became a shrine to him, and miracles were reported for centuries.
The Orthodox Church honors him not only as a warrior but as a guardian. He is invoked in prayers for protection, for deliverance from spiritual and physical danger, and at the moment of death — for Michael is said to guide the souls of the faithful to the presence of God.
Even today, icons show him as the mighty commander: clad in armor, holding a spear or sword, and often carrying a globe with a cross atop it — a sign of Christ’s victory over the world. His feast, together with all the bodiless hosts, is celebrated on November 8.
Before there were kingdoms, before there were oceans or mountains, there were the angels — countless in number, radiant in glory. Among them was one of the mightiest: Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”
The ancient Fathers teach that Michael’s name is not only a title but a battle cry. When pride entered the heart of Lucifer and a third of the angels followed him in rebellion, Michael rose up in zeal for the Creator. The heavens shook with his voice:
“Who is like God?!”
And with that cry, the faithful angels rallied to God’s side. Scripture tells us: “Michael and his angels fought against the dragon… and the great dragon was cast out” (Revelation 12:7–9).
From that moment, Michael became the commander of the heavenly hosts, the protector of God’s people.
In the Old Testament, he appears to defend Israel. In the Book of Daniel, Michael is called “the great prince who stands guard over the children of your people.” He strengthened the prophet Daniel in his visions and battled unseen spiritual forces that opposed God’s will.
Tradition tells of another moment in his earthly mission: at a place called Chonae in Phrygia, a pagan mob sought to destroy a Christian sanctuary by diverting a river to flood it. Saint Michael appeared, striking the ground with his staff, opening a fissure that swallowed the rushing waters and saved the church. That place became a shrine to him, and miracles were reported for centuries.
The Orthodox Church honors him not only as a warrior but as a guardian. He is invoked in prayers for protection, for deliverance from spiritual and physical danger, and at the moment of death — for Michael is said to guide the souls of the faithful to the presence of God.
Even today, icons show him as the mighty commander: clad in armor, holding a spear or sword, and often carrying a globe with a cross atop it — a sign of Christ’s victory over the world. His feast, together with all the bodiless hosts, is celebrated on November 8.
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The Fall of Lucifer
Lucifer — a Latin name meaning “light-bearer” — is used in some older Bible translations (like the Latin Vulgate) for the “morning star” in Isaiah 14:12:
“How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!”
In its original context, Isaiah’s words were directed at the prideful king of Babylon. But early Christian writers also saw in them a deeper, spiritual meaning — a picture of the fall of Satan, once a high and glorious angel, cast down for his pride.
This theme connects to other biblical passages:
Ezekiel 28:12–17 speaks of a “guardian cherub” in Eden, perfect in beauty until pride and sin led to his downfall.
Luke 10:18 records Jesus saying: “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” This is a direct image of his defeat.
Revelation 12:7–9 describes Michael and his angels fighting the dragon (Satan) and casting him and his followers out of heaven to the earth.
The Orthodox understanding brings these together: Lucifer was created as a brilliant and holy angel, but in pride he sought to exalt himself above God. The Archangel Michael opposed him with the cry “Who is like God?” (which is the meaning of Michael’s name), and the rebel angels were overthrown and cast from heaven.
From that point, Lucifer became the adversary — Satan — working against God’s purposes, yet always under God’s ultimate authority. His fall is seen as a warning to all creation that pride leads to destruction.
Lucifer — a Latin name meaning “light-bearer” — is used in some older Bible translations (like the Latin Vulgate) for the “morning star” in Isaiah 14:12:
“How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!”
In its original context, Isaiah’s words were directed at the prideful king of Babylon. But early Christian writers also saw in them a deeper, spiritual meaning — a picture of the fall of Satan, once a high and glorious angel, cast down for his pride.
This theme connects to other biblical passages:
Ezekiel 28:12–17 speaks of a “guardian cherub” in Eden, perfect in beauty until pride and sin led to his downfall.
Luke 10:18 records Jesus saying: “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” This is a direct image of his defeat.
Revelation 12:7–9 describes Michael and his angels fighting the dragon (Satan) and casting him and his followers out of heaven to the earth.
The Orthodox understanding brings these together: Lucifer was created as a brilliant and holy angel, but in pride he sought to exalt himself above God. The Archangel Michael opposed him with the cry “Who is like God?” (which is the meaning of Michael’s name), and the rebel angels were overthrown and cast from heaven.
From that point, Lucifer became the adversary — Satan — working against God’s purposes, yet always under God’s ultimate authority. His fall is seen as a warning to all creation that pride leads to destruction.
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For how could you be judgmental? for how could you swear against the Fathers name, for how could you be prideful, but how could you swear, for how could you look at another woman/male with lust, for how could you dare test the true the after and before life, The Lord Jesus Christ.
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Ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ Πατρός, καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ, καὶ τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος. Ἀμήν.
Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ,
διὰ τῶν πρεσβειῶν τῆς Παναχράντου Μητρός Σου,
καὶ πάντων τῶν Ἁγίων,
δέξαι τὴν προσευχήν μου ταύτην τὴν νύκτα.
Χάρισαί μοι ὕπνον εἰρηνικόν,
φύλαξόν με ἀπὸ παντὸς πονηροῦ,
καὶ καθάρισον τὴν καρδίαν μου
ἀπὸ παντὸς ἁμαρτωλοῦ λογισμοῦ.
Συγχώρησόν μοι τὰ ἁμαρτήματα τῆς ἡμέρας,
τὰ ἑκούσια καὶ τὰ ἀκούσια,
ἐν λόγῳ, ἔργῳ καὶ διανοίᾳ.
Ἀπόστειλον τὸν ἅγιόν Σου Ἄγγελον
ἵνα φυλάσσῃ καὶ ὁδηγῇ με,
ὅπως ἐν εἰρήνῃ ἐγερθῶ,
δοξάζων τὸ Ἅγιόν Σου Ὄνομα.
Ὅτι Σὺ εἶ τὸ φῶς τῆς ψυχῆς μου, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός,
καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπω,
σὺν τῷ ἀνάρχῳ Πατρί,
καὶ τῷ Παναγίῳ καὶ ἀγαθῷ
καὶ ζωοποιῷ Σου Πνεύματι,
νῦν καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother,
and of all the Saints,
accept my prayer this night.
Grant me peaceful sleep,
guard me from all evil,
and cleanse my heart
from every sinful thought.
Forgive me the sins of the day,
both voluntary and involuntary,
in word, deed and thought.
Send Your holy Angel
to guard and guide me,
so that I may arise in peace,
glorifying Your holy name.
For You are the light of my soul, Christ our God,
and to You I send up glory,
with the eternal Father,
and Your all-holy and good
and life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Goodnight and may your guardian angel be with you. ❤️
Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ,
διὰ τῶν πρεσβειῶν τῆς Παναχράντου Μητρός Σου,
καὶ πάντων τῶν Ἁγίων,
δέξαι τὴν προσευχήν μου ταύτην τὴν νύκτα.
Χάρισαί μοι ὕπνον εἰρηνικόν,
φύλαξόν με ἀπὸ παντὸς πονηροῦ,
καὶ καθάρισον τὴν καρδίαν μου
ἀπὸ παντὸς ἁμαρτωλοῦ λογισμοῦ.
Συγχώρησόν μοι τὰ ἁμαρτήματα τῆς ἡμέρας,
τὰ ἑκούσια καὶ τὰ ἀκούσια,
ἐν λόγῳ, ἔργῳ καὶ διανοίᾳ.
Ἀπόστειλον τὸν ἅγιόν Σου Ἄγγελον
ἵνα φυλάσσῃ καὶ ὁδηγῇ με,
ὅπως ἐν εἰρήνῃ ἐγερθῶ,
δοξάζων τὸ Ἅγιόν Σου Ὄνομα.
Ὅτι Σὺ εἶ τὸ φῶς τῆς ψυχῆς μου, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός,
καὶ σοὶ τὴν δόξαν ἀναπέμπω,
σὺν τῷ ἀνάρχῳ Πατρί,
καὶ τῷ Παναγίῳ καὶ ἀγαθῷ
καὶ ζωοποιῷ Σου Πνεύματι,
νῦν καὶ ἀεί, καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother,
and of all the Saints,
accept my prayer this night.
Grant me peaceful sleep,
guard me from all evil,
and cleanse my heart
from every sinful thought.
Forgive me the sins of the day,
both voluntary and involuntary,
in word, deed and thought.
Send Your holy Angel
to guard and guide me,
so that I may arise in peace,
glorifying Your holy name.
For You are the light of my soul, Christ our God,
and to You I send up glory,
with the eternal Father,
and Your all-holy and good
and life-giving Spirit,
now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Goodnight and may your guardian angel be with you. ❤️
Lord Jesus Christ,
I thank You for granting me a new day.
Bless the work of my hands,
enlighten my mind and my heart,
and protect me from every evil.
Give peace to my family,
love to those around me,
and hope to those who are in trials.
Guide me in Your light, today and always.
Amen.
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Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ,
Σ’ ευχαριστώ που μου χάρισες μια καινούργια ημέρα.
Ευλόγησε τα έργα των χειρών μου,
φώτισε τον νου και την καρδιά μου,
και φύλαξέ με από κάθε κακό.
Δώσε ειρήνη στην οικογένειά μου,
αγάπη στους ανθρώπους γύρω μου,
και ελπίδα σε όσους δοκιμάζονται.
Οδήγησέ με στο φως Σου σήμερα και πάντοτε.
Αμήν.
I thank You for granting me a new day.
Bless the work of my hands,
enlighten my mind and my heart,
and protect me from every evil.
Give peace to my family,
love to those around me,
and hope to those who are in trials.
Guide me in Your light, today and always.
Amen.
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Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ,
Σ’ ευχαριστώ που μου χάρισες μια καινούργια ημέρα.
Ευλόγησε τα έργα των χειρών μου,
φώτισε τον νου και την καρδιά μου,
και φύλαξέ με από κάθε κακό.
Δώσε ειρήνη στην οικογένειά μου,
αγάπη στους ανθρώπους γύρω μου,
και ελπίδα σε όσους δοκιμάζονται.
Οδήγησέ με στο φως Σου σήμερα και πάντοτε.
Αμήν.
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"You will hear of wars, and rumors of wars. But see to it that you are not alarmed such things must happen, but the end is still to come nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom there will be famines and earthquakes in various places all these are the beginning of birth pains."
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The 7 Archangels:
Michael
Gabriel
Raphael
Uriel
Selaphiel
Jegudiel
Barachiel
These seven stand before God (Cf. Tobit 12:15).
Call on them in purity and heaven will fight with you. Amen
Michael
Gabriel
Raphael
Uriel
Selaphiel
Jegudiel
Barachiel
These seven stand before God (Cf. Tobit 12:15).
Call on them in purity and heaven will fight with you. Amen
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For who I was once, truthful with honesty and integrity, integrity with responsibility, responsibility with honor, honor with personal-courage, personal-courage with excellence.
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I took a oath to follow, for who I whom promised to be, for I promised to fight with courage, for I will serve and protect those who are veterans, for those who died on the battlefield, for those who made it home, for those whom are still serving. For God is watching for he has not turned his back, for he has his angels with you. Amen.
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