CHILDREN’S
PRAYER BOOK
Daniel Sysoev Inc. New Jersey 2015
Approved for publication by the Publications Board of the Russian Orthodox Church PB 13-306-0467
Children’s Prayer Book / Compiled by Nina Krivko. Illustrations by Elena Cherkasova. — New Jersey, Daniel Sysoev Inc., 2015. — 80 pages with illustrations. ISBN 978-5-4279-0046-1 This prayer book is intended for independent use by children ages 5–12. Protected by copyright law. Reproduction of this book in whole or in part is prohibitted. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted.
© Daniel Sysoev Inc., 2015 © Yulia Sysoeva, 2015 © Elena Cherkasova (illustrations), 2015
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The Beginning Prayers In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Bow.)
PRAYER AT HOME
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The Prayer of the Publican O God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Bow.)
HOLY MARTYR MAMAS
The Morning Prayers
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The Prayer of Jesus Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. (Bow.)
MY SOUL THIRSTED FOR GOD
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The Opening Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen. (Bow.)
THE LORD AND RIGHTEOUS NOAH
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Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee. Prayer to the Holy Spirit O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and ďŹ llest all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of Life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us of all impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
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GOD’S STRENGTH IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS
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The Trisagion through Our Father Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our sins; O Master, pardon our iniquities; O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name’s sake. Lord, have mercy (thrice). Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Children’s Prayer Book