Orthodoxy, more than all other denominations, attaches importance to the material component of life. Among the traditional prayer rites adopted in it are ceremonies for the consecration of almost everything that surrounds a person - from jewelry and clothing to airplanes and ships. Some of them are acceptable to use even for lay people. An example of this kind is the prayer for the consecration of any thing and the ritual associated with it.
The Orthodox tradition insists that matter in any form is subject to the influence of subtle energies or forces, which in nature can be either demonic, that is, evil, or beneficial, emanating from God. Based on this theory, the Orthodox Church in its practice strives to bring blessed energy everywhere, driving out the unclean. Therefore, adherents of this branch of Christianity consecrate their homes, cars, clothes, furniture and even pets.
In special cases, for example, to consecrate an apartment, a priest is invited to perform a complex ceremony. As for household items, everything is simpler - the layperson is offered to read independently a prayer for the consecration of any thing. After it is pronounced, the thing to be blessed should be sprinkled with holy water. As a result of these actions, the item is considered purified and blessed from above.
There are several prayers for this case.
One of them can definitely be found in almost any prayer book. Below is the most popular and simplest one.
Prayer for the sanctification of things.
In the prayer books the text is given in Church Slavonic. Here, for a better understanding of the meaning, a Russian translation is given.
Creator and Creator of the human race! Giver of spiritual grace, giver of eternal salvation! You, Lord, yourself sent down your Holy Spirit with a blessing from above on this thing. Let it be armed with the power of Heaven's intercession for those who wish to use it. May she be strong for the salvation of the body and for intercession and help through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
Comments on the prayer:
Creator and Creator of the human race!
In Orthodox prayers, this is a traditional appeal to God.
Giver of spiritual grace, giver of eternal salvation!
The theme of salvation is touched upon here, because it is in the light of sotereology (the doctrine of salvation) that Orthodoxy looks at the world. God sanctifies matter, not simply expelling evil from it, but spiritualizing it, thereby deifying and transforming it. In the orthodox tradition, it is the material world and the material body that are subject to salvation. Therefore, the process of consecrating even a new handkerchief or shirt is an anticipation and at the same time part of this great redemption of matter from corruption and death.
Prayer for the sanctification of every thing emphasizes this connection.
You, Lord, yourself sent down your Holy Spirit with a blessing from above on this thing.
It is the Holy Spirit - the third hypostasis of the Trinity - that performs the function of the sanctifier of the world, as a special dynamic form of the presence of the deity.
Let it be armed with the power of Heaven's intercession for those who wish to use it.
Here, the prayer for the consecration of every thing affirms a subtle, grace-filled connection between the object and Heaven, that is, the spiritual kingdom of God.
May she be strong for the salvation of the body and for intercession and help through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The words “through Christ” reflect the Orthodox belief that the salvation of the world is possible only through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.
If there is no Orthodox Church nearby, you can consecrate a new item at home.
By saying prayers, you cleanse every object from the evil presence.
Having made a large purchase, having received a souvenir from someone’s hands, you bring the thing into the apartment.
Fashionable gold earrings, silver bracelet.
These are all things that need sanctification.
I offer you 3 texts that you don’t need to know by heart.
While at home, put every thing in front of you.
Sit in Orthodox humility.
Read the prayers below:
,Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God. Sanctify this thing that lies before me with your kindness. Let it not tempt, let it not interfere with faith. Cleanse the thing from various troubles so that it does not cause harm. Amen."
,The Wonderworker Nicholas, God's Pleasant. Bless me for home sanctification and ask Christ to add understanding. Let every thing that is bought for the house be sanctified by the finger of God. Every gift will be used for good, human evil will leave it. Thy will be done. Amen."
,The Wonderworker Nicholas, Defender and Savior. Let every little thing that is in the house not take away my strength. I believe in God’s sanctification, which happens according to my will and is not forbidden by him. Let it be so. Amen."
If there is holy water in the house, you can sprinkle it on everything.
May the Lord bless you for your sanctification!
It has long been noted that any thing has a special influence on its owner. Whatever it is, be it a watch, a car, a ring or clothes. A person feels some impact on his psyche. All this happens unconsciously and is especially evident when the owner changes. In such cases, the object is said to be charged with negative energy.
Energy accumulates even when a thing made in a factory has passed through many hands and collected all the negative background surrounding everyone who participated in a long chain. Reaching the end consumer, negativity tries to overcome the defenses that exist around us. The influence of diseases, a person’s state of mind and lifestyle weaken the protective field. If we add to this the negatively charged objects around us, it turns out that apart from prayer, there is nothing else to oppose this.
Orthodox prayer for the consecration of a thing
It would seem that the fashion to sanctify everything that the eye falls on has appeared recently. In fact, things have been sanctified since the beginning of Christianity. People have always encountered bad houses or objects and therefore had to turn to the clergy for consecration. Since the problem was not isolated, the church had to start collecting certain prayers. Methods of counteraction the unfavorable influences of things were summarized in a collection called the Trebnik.
This book, of course, is younger than the Bible, but also has a long history. It was first mentioned in the third century AD. In the modern world, the Trebnik is in demand no less than 100 or 500 years ago. In it you can find prayers for all occasions. As for praying for “bad” or newly acquired items, there is always plenty to choose from:
The list is quite long. If none of the sacred actions in the Trebnik are suitable, then you can always choose one that suits the meaning.
Rules for the ceremony
Each item requires its own approach to consecration. The fact is that the procedure strictly determines the capabilities of a person - only a clergyman has the right to perform the ritual with cars and real estate. This person has the status, given to her by the church, and accordingly the power capable of protecting a large object. But any of us can “work” with something small from ordinary everyday things.
Prayer for the consecration of any thing by a layman begins with the preparatory stage. Certain conditions must be met:
Among the mandatory attributes during the ceremony will be the presence of such things as:
- Holy water from a temple or holy spring.
- An icon with the face of St. Nicholas the Pleasant or the saint whose name was received at baptism.
- Church candles (it is better to check the quantity with the priest).
- Prayer book or Trebnik. Usually the Trebnik is chosen as a universal collection of prayer texts.
Prayers for new things
By using the prayer text from the Breviary to consecrate something donated or purchased, you will experience joy not only from the new item, but also from the fact that it will be reliable protection for you. The prayer used on a new thing will have a great influence only with strong desire and faith. And since faith is the main thing in this matter, thanks to it the energy of the subject will change. A prayer text is used each time for a separate new item.
To the Creator of the human race, who gives spiritual grace eternal salvation. Lord, send your messenger in the person of the Holy Spirit with your blessing for this thing. May she be equipped with the power of heaven. And help in using it, protecting soul and body. I call to you our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
After reading, we sprinkle the illuminated area three times with holy water.
An Orthodox layman is able to perform the ritual himself without the involvement of a priest. The greatest success is achieved by true believers, those who are constantly in contact with God through grateful prayers to him and other saints. The strength of protection also depends on the location of the prayer service. When this is done in a church, the holy place prayed to gives an additional enhancing effect.
Among the things subject to holy actions:
- Cars. There are many cases of cars being haunted by misfortunes or spirits.
- Real estate objects. In addition to your own home, holy prayer for an office is also common. It is believed that this will bring good luck in business.
- Wedding rings. Only those purchased in a store or from a jeweler are blessed.
- All the jewelry. This is especially true for antiques and old family heirlooms.
Priesthood with your car
Many readers will have a question: “If you can reinforce the protection in the church, then perhaps this will happen with a newly purchased car?”
A car is a necessary thing in a household. Whether you are going on vacation or rushing to work, vehicle safety plays a big role. The process of sacred actions is a kind of insurance for the safety of the owners and the car itself. Despite this, you need to drive a vehicle without breaking the rules and without relying entirely on the Higher Powers.
By turning to a church representative, the car owner thereby devotes his thoughts and future deeds to God, as he expects help from him. As with any little thing, the procedure with a car directly depends on sincerity and the desire to use the car for good.
The procedure begins with going to church and then step by step it turns out something like this:
- Pray for your purchase.
- Agree with the priest about the time of the ceremony.
- Get rid of negative thoughts and think only about good things.
- Buy an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and place it on the front panel.
It is not always possible to invite a priest. Therefore, you need to know how to sanctify a car yourself with holy water. To perform the sacrament, you need to choose a strong version of prayer. Along with prayer texts, you will have to stock up on church candles, holy water and an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. In addition to the listed attributes, an Orthodox layman must be a diligent believer who regularly attends church.
The procedure begins with lighting a candle and pronouncing a pre-memorized text. So, without stopping reading with a lit candle in their hands, they walk around the car several times in a circle.
The text of the prayer message looks like this:
Lord God, carried by Cherubim, seated as if on a throne on Seraphim. You have adorned man with wisdom and direct everything for your good. Send a blessing to this chariot and assign a protector to it in the form of an angel, so that he will be a protector to everyone who rides in it. I praise you and send you praise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The prayer ends with sprinkling the vehicle with holy water. An Orthodox layman who knows how to consecrate a car on his own reads the prayer so that it comes from the very heart. The main thing is to remain alone with God and express your request to him. No one should interfere with the action.
Before a long trip and while driving, it would be useful to turn to St. Nicholas. He, as a protector of travelers, will protect them throughout the journey.
Attention, TODAY only!
Each new thing carries the energy of other people. Before the item came to us, it passed through the hands of creators and sellers. As a result, illnesses and possible losses await you if the energy of the purchase is negative. Only prayer for the sanctification of every thing can eliminate the negative influences of extraneous energy.
It will take a single touch for matter to remember you. Remember how psychics read information from objects on TV - here is the proof. By the way, they may not even touch the object, interacting only with its energy field.
Surely at least once you have had the feeling that something is alien? This happens when you wear clothes with energy that is incompatible with yours. In addition, objects are capable of storing information about the person who touched them.
It was touched by people whose stamp of anger and problems you may now need to get rid of.
And then what can we say about something that has already been used! How much alien energy is on it? The latter applies to used cars and real estate.
The breviary will tell you which prayer for the consecration of a thing (including an apartment and a car), making the object yours, will suit you. The prayer text contains a sound code that relieves absorbed energy. Some call it neuro-linguistic programming, but believers call it prayer.
How to properly consecrate a new thing?
For centuries, clergy have collected prayers for the consecration of a new thing. They are aimed not only at charging the object with positive energy, but also at cleansing it. Think about it, the people who took part in the production of this item could have had an “evil eye” and, without even meaning to, put negativity into the finished product.
And buyers who have increased sensitivity to reading other people’s energy messages and weak protection will feel uncomfortable touching their “strange” item. Prayers reduce discomfort in these circumstances.
The Breviary will tell you which text is best to choose. A thing taken by a layman is deprived of alien energy by reading the following text to consecrate the thing.
Prayer “For the sanctification of things”
“To the Creator and Maker of the human race, the Giver of spiritual grace, the Giver of eternal salvation, Lord Himself, send Your Holy Spirit with the highest blessing on this thing, as if armed with the power of heavenly intercession, it will help those who want to use it for bodily salvation and intercession and help, about Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen."
than against God.
I repent and pray for protection. Protector from damage and slander. Do not let bad people destroy my soul and harm my body. But if I forgive the unthinking, the Lord will also forgive. Protect me from sight and word, as I pray to you, bright angel. Amen."
Consecration is carried out to bring God's blessing into the personal life of the owner of the item. Use this prayer service to consecrate anything. Although, if we are talking about a car or an apartment, it is better to invite a priest for these purposes. To do this, come to church, approach the priest and agree to meet when it suits you. The clergyman will definitely help you consecrate the item.
Faith is the main condition for effective prayer
The text found in the breviary for the consecration of any thing gives a feeling of pleasure when using it. Treat it when you buy an item or accept it as a gift. Treat it the same way when you buy an item that you have already used. But any prayer requires unquenchable faith from the utterer; only then will it be effective.
Sometimes you will need to seek the services of a clergyman. This applies to serious, large purchases. People have special hopes for them, focusing on long-term use of them. And so, in order for these acquisitions to be protected from the negative influence of others, it is necessary to contact the clergy.
Orthodox prayer will work, the main thing is to know that what you want will come true.
You can strengthen your faith by praying often and going to church. Where, if not in the Temple of God, is it possible to truly believe? It is important to say and listen to prayers. Solve yourself, tune in to the good, detach yourself from today’s problems. God will help you resolve your issues. Everything is His will. Breathe calmly. Remember - His love, his care for his children will not leave you.
How many times have you noticed the onset of a certain feeling, a pleasant and blissful state, when reading a prayer service or visiting a temple? This happens because pure thoughts dwell here, excluding all evil. In the church they pray for souls, for the Earth, for the righteous and sinners - for everyone. That's why it's so easy here. If you say a prayer for the consecration of a purchase in a temple, it will have special power, filled, in addition to your personal energy, with the energy of the entire Orthodox egregor.
Previously, people came to church every week on Sundays to relax.
Once there, you will understand why this happened. Here you actually relax, finding peace of mind, renouncing worldly worries. Now the role of the church is downplayed, however, this is not a reason to forget where the storehouse of clean energy is located. By turning to the Lord in the temple with a request to cleanse a thing, you concentrate on the Heavenly world, gaining a connection with God. Imagine how holy prayer fills you with amazing power, inspiring you to achieve accomplishments. Now anything is available to you thanks to the power of prayer!
Orthodoxy, more than all other denominations, attaches importance to the material component of life. Among the traditional prayer rites adopted in it are ceremonies for the consecration of almost everything that surrounds a person - from jewelry and clothing to airplanes and ships. Some of them are acceptable to use even for lay people. An example of this kind is the prayer for the consecration of any thing and the ritual associated with it.
The Need for Sanctification
The Orthodox tradition insists that matter in any form is subject to the influence of subtle energies or forces, which in nature can be either demonic, that is, evil, or beneficial, emanating from God. Based on this theory, the Orthodox Church in its practice strives to bring blessed energy everywhere, driving out the unclean. Therefore, adherents of this branch of Christianity consecrate their homes, cars, clothes, furniture and even pets. In special cases, for example, to consecrate an apartment, a priest is invited to perform a complex ceremony. As for household items, everything is simpler - the layperson is offered to read independently a prayer for the consecration of any thing. After it is pronounced, the thing to be blessed should be sprinkled. As a result of these actions, the object is considered cleansed and blessed from above.
There are several prayers for this case. One of them can definitely be found in almost any prayer book. Below is the most popular and simplest one.
Prayer for the sanctification of things
In prayer books, the text is given in Here, for a better understanding of the meaning, a Russian translation is given.
Creator and Creator of the human race! Giver of spiritual grace, giver of eternal salvation! You, Lord, yourself sent down your Holy Spirit with a blessing from above on this thing. Let it be armed with the power of Heaven's intercession for those who wish to use it. May she be strong for the salvation of the body and for intercession and help through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Comments on prayer
Creator and Creator of the human race!
In Orthodox prayers, this is a traditional appeal to God.
Giver of spiritual grace, giver of eternal salvation!
The theme of salvation is touched upon here, because it is in the light of sotereology (the doctrine of salvation) that Orthodoxy looks at the world. God sanctifies matter, not simply expelling evil from it, but spiritualizing it, thereby deifying and transforming it. In the orthodox tradition, it is the material world and the material body that are subject to salvation. Therefore, the process of consecrating even a new handkerchief or shirt is an anticipation and at the same time part of this great redemption of matter from corruption and death. Prayer for the sanctification of every thing emphasizes this connection.
You, Lord, yourself sent down your Holy Spirit with a blessing from above on this thing.
It is the Holy Spirit - the third hypostasis of the Trinity - that performs the function of the sanctifier of the world, as a special dynamic form of the presence of the deity.
Let it be armed with the power of Heaven's intercession for those who wish to use it.
Here, the prayer for the consecration of every thing affirms a subtle, grace-filled connection between the object and Heaven, that is, the spiritual kingdom of God.
May she be strong for the salvation of the body and for intercession and help through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The words “through Christ” reflect the Orthodox belief that the salvation of the world is possible only through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Other rites of consecration
Other most popular consecration ceremonies that are acceptable for the laity are prayers for blessing food, roads and travel. The most common rituals performed by a priest are the consecration of an icon, a cross, a home and a vehicle.
Listen online or read the text of the Orthodox prayer for the consecration of any thing by a layman in Russian. What does Orthodox consecration of a thing mean, when you can consecrate things at home yourself, and when you need a priest? Read more about everything in this article!
Text of the prayer in Russian:
Creator and Creator of the human race! Giver of spiritual grace, giver of eternal salvation! You, Lord, yourself sent down your Holy Spirit with a blessing from above on this thing. Let it be armed with the power of Heaven's intercession for those who wish to use it. May she be strong for the salvation of the body and for intercession and help through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Text in Church Slavonic:
To the Creator and Creator of the human race, the Giver of spiritual grace, the Giver of eternal salvation, Lord Himself, send Your Holy Spirit with the highest blessing on this thing, as if armed with the power of heavenly intercession, it will help those who want to use it for bodily salvation and intercession and help, oh Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Father sprinkling Holy water on apartments and cars is a common occurrence. In a Christian’s arsenal there is a prayer for the consecration of any thing, with which he, in some cases, can perform the ritual himself. How to act correctly so that the Heavenly Forces take care of us.
Reference: The consecration of every thing, both large (house, transport, apartment, harvest) and small (household items, things, products) is not an automatic deliverance from troubles, but a Blessing from God. It is possible to receive it, but it is even easier to lose it.
How to consecrate an item at home yourself
A lay person can consecrate ordinary, small purchases, food, toys, gifts, and jewelry on his own. Depending on the item and circumstances, the ritual can be performed quickly or with preparation and sprinkling with Holy water:
- If you want to bless products brought from the store, just cross them and say: “Lord, bless.” You don't have to sprinkle, saying the briefest blessings. There is not enough time or water for every sneeze. Fanaticism is not appropriate.
- You were given something, or you found some item, but you are afraid of damage. Read the so-called “Conception”, Prayer for the sanctification of every thing, Psalm 90 + “May God rise again...”. Sprinkling with Holy water three times is mandatory.
Note: Sprinkle (sprinkle) Holy water in a cross-shaped motion. At this moment say: “In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” “Sanctify” three times, say these words the same number of times.
When is a priest needed?
If you need to consecrate an apartment, room, car, or something more significant and large, invite the priest. A certain order of prayers and actions is used here.
If “strange” things happen in the house, if demonic machinations overcome you, warn about it. They will add special incantatory prayers that only the priest can read.
Note: Find out in advance what attributes you will need. What the priest will bring, and what you need to buy yourself: Holy water, candles, cross stickers, oil, etc.
When consecration is not carried out
Despite the fact that there is a prayer with the help of which any thing is sanctified, there are some exceptions for both laymen and priests. For example, a priest will refuse the requirement:
- If the item has already been consecrated: be it an apartment, a car or a cross.
- When a petitioner openly declares unbelief, he has a biased attitude towards the church.
- In case a person does not understand the meaning of consecration, considering it a magical (pagan) rite that charges the object with “good energy”. It's even worse when both are mixed.
They will refuse to consecrate casinos, abortion clinics, money, and items that are a means of deception, cause grief to families, and promote lies and debauchery. For example, institutions of a special type, publishing houses of an anti-Christian orientation, etc.
What does Orthodox consecration of a thing mean?
A person who decides to consecrate a thing, either by inviting a priest or by himself, must understand why he should do it. What does this oblige you to? For the blessing to “work” without failure, certain conditions are required. Sometimes people mistakenly think that after this the car will not get into an accident, the equipment in the apartment will not break down, the thing will last a long time, will not get lost, etc. When they see that none of this is there, they wonder why?
For example, a woman invited a priest to bless an apartment. He hasn't gone far when she comes with a complaint. Father, why did my harvester break down if you blessed everything?
How to explain that God is not a good offices office. Neither the pike from the fairy tale who fulfills Emelya’s wishes, nor the fairy who turns a pumpkin into a carriage. He is not a goldfish, and a person should not behave like that old woman with the trough. By sanctifying a thing, receiving God’s blessing, a person promises to use it for good purposes:
- While sitting behind the wheel of a car, you cannot use foul language, act recklessly, set other drivers up, call names and get irritated. If you see someone in need of help, stop and give it. A blessing comes from the one who cheats on his spouse, and even using transport, etc.
- In the apartment you cannot conduct esoteric sessions, express yourself, condemn friends, or lead an immoral lifestyle. The angel given by God by blessing moves away from the one who blasphemes.
- Sanctified things cannot be used for boasting, vanity and pride. In this case, God's blessing does not work.
Advice: We are not saints. What to do if you want (need) to sanctify, but there are breakdowns. We must repent immediately. Ask God for forgiveness, and try not to repeat vile acts in the face of the Heavenly Forces, whom the Lord sent to protect from troubles.
The Orthodox walk in safety
The prayer given for the consecration of every thing, read by a layman, benefits only those who are within the church fence. Regularly participates in the Liturgy, confesses and receives Communion. The rite of consecration includes Psalm 90 “Alive in Help...”. Translated into modern Russian, the first line sounds like this: God helps those who are under His “roof”, that is, those who are churched.
If you carefully read the text, it explains what a person receives with the blessing of God. How the Angels care about him, carry him in their arms so that he does not stumble anywhere. The formula for protection from all evil is also given there - this is the Name of the Lord. In any situation, you just have to call on Him, everything will be resolved, the problems will go away, there will be no need. Believers walk in safety when they trust in Jesus Christ.
By the way: To paraphrase a well-known aphorism, we can voice a formula for well-being: A stupid person always gets into trouble. Smart - he will always find a way out of a difficult situation. The wise man, who has the Blessing of God, does not fall into them.
It is necessary to sanctify!
Space, elements, objects surrounding us must be sanctified. Nature requires this. Man himself needs holiness. Everything is defiled by sins, corrupted by us and demons. Without grace, we are at risk, attracting:
- a disease that can be avoided;
- suffering; sorrow;
- material loss, etc.
Securing the situation is everyone's need. This is what church consecration is for. First of all, the person himself, for he is a temple for the Holy Spirit. Then - the surrounding space, objects, things, sources of water, land (fruits, harvests). This is the only way to get emergency help, health improvement, and fulfillment of prayer requests.
The result we came to:
- A Christian must sanctify the space in which he is located: housing, transport, premises, living creatures, fields, objects, things. Of course within reasonable limits. This will protect you from troubles.
- You need to start with yourself. Using the Sacraments of the Church, we become a “battery”, an accumulator of the Grace given in Communion. The name of Christ will become a “talisman” if you correctly understand the essence of faith.
- Sanctification is a call to the “emergency” Heavenly Forces, obliging one to behave accordingly. This means: to meet God halfway, not to make “friendships” with the enemies of the human race and the Lord.
- In order not to turn away the Blessing of God, you cannot combine sanctification and paganism. Practice fortune telling, horoscopes, esotericism, spiritualism, go to psychics, shamans and sorcerers. Even occult objects should not be nearby.
Conclusion: The blessing of God (sanctification, acquisition of grace) will open the world from a completely different side. It's hard to explain in words, but this is when things get resolved and obstacles disappear. Transport breaks down only when you need to be delayed in order to miss a plane that is destined to crash.
Additional prayer options
Option II
This thing is blessed and sanctified by sprinkling this sacred water, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
And they sprinkle the thing with holy water three times.
Note:
You can add to the prayer the usual “Conception” + Psalm 90 + “May God rise again:
Beginning:
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Initial prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, souls ours.
Trisagion
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)
Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord have mercy. (Three times).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Theophan the Recluse on grace
Quote:“All grace coming from God through the holy cross, holy icons, holy water, relics, consecrated bread (artos, antidor, prosphora) and others, including the most holy Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ, has power only for those who who is worthy of this grace through prayers of repentance, repentance, humility, service to people, works of mercy and the manifestation of other Christian virtues. But if they are not there, then this grace will not save, it does not act automatically, like a talisman, and is useless for the wicked and imaginary Christians (without virtues).”
