Christophoros
05-03-2009, 02:09 PM
Almighty God, the Creator and Redeemer of mankind, Who givest us our life in the world that we may prepare for the life to come, Who hast delivered Thy servant, N., from blood-guiltiness: Have pity, we beseech Thee, upon him, who would rashly have thrown away Thy gift, and as Thou hast in mercy defeated his designs, so do Thou grant unto him time and grace for repentance. Graciously look upon him, and in Thy compassion forgive him what he hath done amiss through the malice of the Enemy. Restore him by Thy grace, strengthen him with Thy might, and bring forth from his heart tears of sorrow, that he may bewail his sins committed against Thee, and by Thy mercy obtain pardon for them: For Thou art the God of the penitent, 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.
- Prayerbook for Orthodox Christians, by [Protopresbyter] Fr. Mateja Matejic, p. 236
- Prayerbook for Orthodox Christians, by [Protopresbyter] Fr. Mateja Matejic, p. 236