Orthodox Prayers –
The Apostolic Light
Core Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
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 evil.
Amen.
Psalm 50 (Psalm 51)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy;
and according to the multitude of Your compassions blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
For I know my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me.
Against You only have I sinned and done this evil before You.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.
Amen.
Daily Prayers
Morning Prayer
Lord, I thank You for the gift of this new day.
Grant me strength to walk in humility,
clarity in my thoughts, and purity in my actions.
Guide me in all that I do, and help me remain faithful to You.
Amen.
✝️ The Nicene Creed (Orthodox version)
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. In one, holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Evening Prayer
Lord, I thank You for this day that has passed.
Forgive me for where I have fallen short,
and strengthen me for tomorrow.
Grant me rest in peace and renew my spirit.
Keep me in Your presence always.
Amen
Prayer for Guidance
Lord, guide my steps today.
Help me to act with wisdom, patience, and understanding.
Keep my heart steady, my mind clear, and my spirit aligned with Your will.
Lead me away from distraction and towards what is good and true.
Amen.