Upon waking up and rising from the bed, without laziness, stand reverently and consider thyself being in the presence of God Almighty, and the lover on mankind, and say:
In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then say:
Glory to You, our God, glory to You (three times).
Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art present everywhere filling all things, the treasury of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us and cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (three times)
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy Name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy (three times). Glory to the Father...
Our Father, who art in heavens, 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 the evil one.
If you are a Priest, add the usual exclamation: For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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If not a Priest, say: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before Thee, O Good One, and the angelic hymn we cry aloud to Thee, O Mighty One: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the intercessions of Your Angels have mercy on us.
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Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
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From my bed and sleep Thou hast raised me: O Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise Thee, O Holy Trinity: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the intercessions of Your Saints have mercy on us.
Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed: but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the intercessions of the Mother of God have mercy on.
Lord, have mercy (twelve times).
Prayer to the Holy Trinity​
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Arising from sleep I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, because of the abundance of Thy goodness and long-suffering Thou wast not been angry with me, slothful and sinful as I am; neither hast Thou destroyed me in my transgressions; but thou hast shown thy usual love for mankind, and hast raised me up as I lay helpless, that I might rise early and glorify thy dominion. Enlighten now the eyes of my understanding, open my mouth to receive Thy words, teach me Thy commandments, help me to do Thy will, and hymn Thee from my heart, singing and praising Thine All-holy Name: of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.​
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​Another Prayer
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Glory to you, O King, Almighty God, who in Your divine care and love for mankind have granted me, a worthless sinner, to arise from sleep and enter your holy house. O Lord, also accept the voice of my prayers like those of your all holy and wise angelic powers, and grant that with purity of heart and meekness of spirit I may bring you praise from my soiled lips. With the torch of my soul thus illumined may I also be numbered among the wise virgins and extol you, God the Word, glorified in the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O come, let us worship and fall down before God our King (one prostration / bow).
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O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ our King and our God (one prostration / bow).
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O come, let us worship and fall down before the very Christ, our King and our God (one prostration / bow).
Psalm 50
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Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy great mercy: according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my iniquity. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my iniquity: and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned, and done evil in Thy sight: that Thou mightest be justified in Thy words, and prevail when Thou art judged. For behold, I was shapen in iniquity: and in sin did my mother conceive me. For behold, Thou hast loved truth: the unclear and hidden things of Thy wisdom Thou hast made clear to me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness: the bones which Thou hast broken shall rejoice. Turn away Thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation: and steady me with a guiding spirit. Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways: and the impious shall be converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness. O Lord, open Thou my lips: and my mouth shall declare Thy praise. For hadst Thou desired sacrifice, I would have given Thee: Thou delightest not in burnt offerings. Sacrifices to God are a contrite spirit: a contrite and humble heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good, O Lord, in Thy good will unto Zion: that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up. Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offerings: then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar.
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First Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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O Lord, cleanse me a sinner, for I have never done anything good in your sight; deliver me from the evil one and let your will be in me so that I may open my unworthy mouth without condemnation and praise Thy holy Name, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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Second Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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Arising from sleep, I bring the midnight hymn to You, O Saviour, and falling before You, I cry out: Do not let me sleep the death of sinners, but have mercy on me as I lie in lethargy, O You who were crucified of Your own free will. Hasten, raise me up and save me, for I stand before You in prayer. After the sleep of night, illumine this day without sin, O Lord Christ and save me.
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Third Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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Arising from sleep I flee to You, O Master, lover of mankind, and strive to do works pleasing to You. I pray to You, in Your compassion help me at all times and in all things. Deliver me from all evil worldly works and save me from all diabolic attacks, leading me into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator, Protector, and Bestower of all good things, and all my hope is in you, and I glorify You now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Fourth Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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O Lord, in Your great goodness and abundant compassion, You have granted me, Your servant, to pass the time of this night without falling into any of the evil temptations of the jealous enemy. O Master and Creator of all, by Your true light, grant that with an illumined heart I may do Your will now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Fifth Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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O Lord, God Almighty, Who accept the thrice-holy hymn from the heavenly powers, receive also from us, Your unworthy servants, the song of Holy! Holy! Holy! In every year and hour of our lives enable us to send up glory to You: to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Sixth Prayer
By Saint Basil the Great
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O Almighty Lord, God of the powers and of all flesh Who dwell in the heights and care for those on earth, Who search the hearts and depths of men and Who truly know all our hidden thoughts; ever-living Light from all eternity, in whom there is neither change, nor shadow, nor alteration; Accept our prayers which we offer from stained lips at this hour of the night, O immortal King. As we place our hope in Your abundant mercy, forgive every sin which we have committed against You in word or deed, in knowledge or in ignorance. Cleanse us of all stain of body or soul and make us the honored temple of your Holy Spirit. Grant that with a pure and wakeful heart we may pass the night of this life in anticipation of the brilliant and holy day when Your Only-Begotten Son, our Lord, God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, will come with glory upon earth to judge and render to each according to his deeds. May we not be found idle or sleeping, but watchful and wakefully performing your commandments. May we be prepared to enter into His divine and glorious bridal chamber where the voice of those who praise You is unceasing and the sweetness of those who behold the ineffable beauty of Your glory is indescribable. For You are the true Light Who enlightens and sanctifies all, and all creation glorifies You forever. Amen.
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Seventh Prayer
By Saint Macarius the Great
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We bless You, O most-high God and Lord of mercies Who ever work great, indescribable, glorious, and numerous deeds for us. You have granted us sleep so that we may rest from our weakness, and as repose from our physical efforts. We thank You for not abandoning us to our transgressions, but rather You have shown Your customary love for mankind and lifted us up so that we may hasten to glorify Your power. Therefore we beseech Your abundant goodness: Enlighten the eyes of our hearts, raise our minds from the burdensome sleep of indolence open our mouths and fill them with your praise, so that in all tranquility we may sing, cry out, and ever confess You: God, Who art glorified in all and by all; the Father who is without beginning, together with Your Only-Begotten Son and Your all holy, good and life giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Eighth Prayer
By Saint John Chrysostom
Corresponding to the hours of the night and day
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For the hours of the night:
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Lord, do not deprive me of Your heavenly blessings. Lord, deliver me from eternal torments. Lord, if I have sinned in mind, in thought, in word, or in deed, forgive me. Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice, and hard indifference. Lord, deliver me from all temptation. Lord, enlighten my heart which has been darkened by lust. Lord, I being mortal, have sinned; look upon my feeble soul, for You are a God of compassion, and have mercy on me. Lord, send Your mercy to help me so that I may extol Your glorious name. Lord, Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Your servant, in the book of life, and grant that the end of my life may be peaceful. Lord, though I have done nothing good in Your sight, grant that through Your grace I may now make a good beginning. Lord, shower the dew of Your grace upon my heart. Lord of heaven and earth, remember me, Your sinful, shameful, and unclean servant, in Your Kingdom. Amen.
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For the hours of the day:
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Lord, accept me in penitence. Lord, do not leave me. Lord, do not lead me into temptation. Lord, grant me good thoughts. Lord, grant me tears, remembrance of death, and humility. Lord, grant me the thought of confessing all my sins. Lord, grant me patience, courage, and meekness. Lord, implant in me the root of blessings and the fear of You in my heart. Lord, grant that I may love You with all my mind and soul and that I may do Your will in all things. Lord, deliver me from contentious men, from the devil, from bodily passions and from all unholy deeds. I know, O Lord, that You act according to Your will; may Your will also be in me, a sinner, for You are blessed unto all ages. Amen.
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Ninth Prayer
To the Guardian Angel
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I fall before you, my holy guardian, angel of Christ, for you were given to me at holy baptism to guard my soul and my sinful body. Through my indolence and bad habits, I have angered your pure light and driven you from me by my shameful ways: by lies, slander, jealousy, judgment, pride, stubbornness, lack of love for my brothers, and remembering evils, by love of money, worldly pleasures, anger, extravagance, food and drink beyond measure, by excessive talking, evil thoughts, bad habits, and lust for passions, yearning for all bodily pleasures. Even the dumb beasts do not have the evil inclinations which are in me. How can you bear to look at me, or how can your draw near to me who am so defiled? O angel of Christ, with what eyes will you look upon me who am entangled in stained deeds? How can I beg forgiveness for all my bitter, evil, and wicked sins which I commit each day, each night, and at every hour? Therefore, I fall before you and pray: O my holy Guardian, have compassion on me, a sinner; be my helper and supporter against the evil one, and by your holy intercessions make me a participant of the Kingdom of God together with all the saints, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Ninth Prayer
To the Most Holy Mother of God and Ever Virgin Mary
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O my Most Holy Lady, Mother of God, with thy holy and strong prayers, banish from me, your lowly and sinful servant, despair, forgetfulness, ignorance, negligence, and all impure, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my wretched heart and my darkened mind. Quench the flame of my passions, for I am poor and miserable. Deliver me from remembering all the troublesome thoughts and passions and free me from all evil deeds. For you are blessed by all generations and your all-glorious name is extolled unto all ages. Amen.
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Prayer to the Most Holy Mother of God
In time of distress (despondency)
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O my beloved Queen, my hope, O Mother of God, protector of orphans and protector of those who are hurt, the Saviour of those who perish and the consolation of all those who are in distress, you see my misery, you see my sorrow and my loneliness. Help me, I am powerless, give me strength. You know what I suffer, you know my grief. Lend me your hand because who else can be my hope but you, my protector and my intercessor before God? I have sinned before you and before all people. Be my Mother, my consoler, my helper. Protect me and save me, chase grief away from me, chase my lowness of heart and my despondency. Help me, O Mother of my God! Amen!
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Hymn to the Mother of God
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It is truly meet to bless you, O Birthgiver of God, 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 defilement you gave birth to God the Word. True Mother of God we magnify you!
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; Both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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Lord, have mercy (three times).
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Father, give the blessing (It is being said only if a Priest is present):
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The Dismissal
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If you are a Priest, say the Lesser Dismissal: May Christ our true God, through the intercessions of His most pure Mother, of our holy and God-bearing fathers, and of all the saints, have mercy on us and save us, for He is good and Lover of mankind. Amen.
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If not a Priest, say: Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.