The strongest prayer for humility is the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian
The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is one of the most powerful and great prayers. She is revered by both ordinary believers and clergymen. The text of the prayer, as well as how to read it correctly and why it is important, is in the Izvestia material.
What is asked of Ephraim the Syrian in prayer
The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is an appeal to God for repentance. It identifies vices that prevent repentance and qualities that promote spiritual purification.
The spirit of laziness is apathy and an irresponsible attitude towards time. The Lord has endowed each of us with unique abilities that should be used to help others. Laziness is considered the source of all vices, as it weakens both the flesh and the spirit.
Despair often arises as a result of laziness: in this state, a person loses the strength to do good deeds.
The desire for domination is the desire to dominate.
Idle talk is meaningless chatter, rude speech, gossip, leading to censure and humiliation.
Purity of thoughts is the internal supervision of feelings and bodily impulses. Moral integrity in actions, statements, and reflections.
Humility is the initial result of purity of thought. A person loses the illusion of superiority over others.
Endurance: vice provokes short temper, a tendency to hasty judgments and criticism. Endurance gives you the ability to expect and believe in the best.
The Spirit of Mercy: Mercy is the pinnacle and essence of all our spiritual efforts. It transforms the way you look at your neighbor, replacing condemnation with condescension and compassion. It is only through mercy that the soul comes closer to God.
The text of the prayer by Ephraim the Syrian
O Lord and Master of my life,
Do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, love and idle talk.
But grant me, Your servant, the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love.
By God, the King!
Grant me to see my sins,
And don't judge my brother.
For you are blessed forever and ever.
Amen.
God, cleanse me, a sinner.
The text of the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian in verse
In 1936, A.S. Pushkin's mother died, he was grieving the loss, and against this background he translated the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian into poetry. This is how the poem "Hermit Fathers and Immaculate Wives" appeared.
Hermit fathers and blameless wives,
To fly with your heart into the field of correspondence,
To strengthen it in the midst of storms and battles
They composed many divine prayers;
But none of them touches me.,
Like the one the priest repeats
During the sad days of Great Lent;
It comes to my lips more and more often.
And the fallen is strengthened by an unknown force.:
Lord of my days! The spirit of dull idleness,
The love of the Father, the serpent of this hidden,
And do not let my soul talk idly.
But let me see my sins, O God.,
Yes, my brother will not accept condemnation from me.,
And the spirit of humility, patience, and love
And revive the chastity in my heart.
How to read the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian correctly
After each petition, one should bow to the ground. After reading the prayer, bow to the waist 12 times. Next, read the prayer in full and bow to the ground once at the end.
Bowing in the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is of great importance. It is as if a person repents not only with his soul, but also with his body. By doing this, the believer shows that he is sincere, "completely" wants to be free from the destructive.
When the prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is read
The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is read in the preparatory week before Lent. They read it twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Next, the prayer is read throughout Lent, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is read for the last time on Holy Wednesday morning.
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