☦ IC ✠ XC ☦
☦ NI ☩ KA ☦

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THE CREED

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 worlds; Light of Light, Very God of Very 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 was made man.

And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried.

The third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures.

And ascended into heaven, and sitteth 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 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe 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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

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 the Evil One.

Amen.

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A CANTICLE TO ST. XENIA

O Blessed Xenia, help me, my most dear one. Fervently I pray to thee, deep within my heart.

Asking for thy mercy, O Matushka Xenia, to thy holy chapel, now hasten I again.

O Blessed Xenia, wondrous was thy prayer. Thou didst pray for everyone, in the fields at night.

Hear thou my entreaty, O Matushka Xenia. Grant that I pour out my sorrow with my tears.

O Blessed Xenia, how did thou endure hunger, cold, and poverty, which thou didst bear for all.

Strengthen me in patience, O Matushka Xenia. Help me to endure my most bitter pain and grief.

O Blessed Xenia, greatly didst thou love. There could be no warmer love than that which was thine.

O thou warmth most radiant, Matushka Xenia, love for our dear Saviour do thou grant unto me.

O Blessed Xenia, how thou didst grow weary. Thou wast weary weeping and suffering for all.

All my strength is spent now, O Matushka Xenia. I cannot be steadfast without thy holy prayers.

O Blessed Xenia, many years have passed. I long in my heart for those blessed days of old.

Hoping in thy mercy, O Matushka Xenia, at thy little chapel, I whisper once again:

O Blessed Xenia, guide me, my most dear one. Thou dost see the dangerous way I have to walk.

Where there be uncertain ways, Matushka Xenia, lead me on the path to salvation by the hand.

O Blessed Xenia, help me, my most dear one. Fervently I pray to thee, deep within my heart.

Asking for thy mercy, O Matushka Xenia, to thy holy chapel, now hasten I again.

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A PRAYER TO FIND A SPOUSE

All-Good and Merciful Lord, I know that any enduring happiness in my life dependeth upon my wholehearted love for Thee, and upon keeping Thy commandments and obeying Thy holy will in all things.

Wherefore, direct my steps, O God, and fill my heart with Thy grace.

I seek to please Thee alone, for Thou art my Creator and my God.

Preserve me from pride and self-love.

Let reason, modesty, and chastity adorn me.

Deliver me from idleness, which is hateful unto Thee and breedeth vice; grant me to be diligent and fruitful in labor, and bless Thou my work.

Thy law commandeth that husband and wife live in chaste matrimonial union.

Wherefore lead me, Holy Father, to this blessed calling, not for the satisfaction of passions, but unto the fulfillment of Thy commandment.

For Thou hast said that it is not good that man should live alone, and, having created woman as his helper, Thou blessest them to be fruitful and multiply, that they may fill the earth.

Hear my humble prayer, which ascendeth unto Thee from the depths of my heart:

Grant unto me an honest and pious spouse, that through our love and harmony, we may together serve and praise Thee, our compassionate God, and do Thy will.

Bless Thine all-holy name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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A PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

O holy Angel, who accompaniest my wretched soul and lowly life, forsake me not, and depart not from me because of my extravagance and wickedness. Give not access to the evil demon to rule with his might this mortal body of mine. Hold me by my wretched and feeble hand, lead me in the path of salvation. Yea, O holy Angel of God, guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body, forgive me all wherewith I have heretofore saddened thee all the days of my life. And though this day I have sinned, be thou my shelter this night. Keep me from all the wiles of the enemy, that I may not anger God with any sin. Intercede with the Lord for me, that He may confirm me in His fear, and show me forth as a worthy servant of His goodness.

Amen.

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A PRAYER FOR SOLDIERS

O holy Master, Father Almighty, Who alone hast authority over all things:

We entreat Thee with compunction that, as Thou didst grant unto Thy servant David the power to defeat Goliath and protection against his adversaries, so in like manner, now also Thou wouldst grant protection to Thy servants against every evil circumstance, calamity, and foe, by Thy right hand omnipotent. Through Thy heavenly mercy, preserve them in righteousness, faith, truth, and fear of Thee, that thereby they may serve honorably and justly. Send Thy protecting angels, that they may return home again in peace and safety. For Thou art our God, and to Thee do we offer up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.

Amen.

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A PRAYER FOR THE DEPARTED

Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend the soul of Thy servant, and beseech Thee to grant them rest in the place of Thy rest, where all Thy blessed Saints repose, and where the light of Thy countenance shineth forever. And I beseech Thee also to grant that our present lives may be godly, sober, and blameless, that we too may be made worthy to enter into Thy heavenly Kingdom with those we love but see no longer. For Thou art the Resurrection, and the Life, and the Repose of Thy departed servants, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory:

to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages.

Amen.

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THE JESUS PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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☦ Through the prayers of the Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen ☦