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Prayer for the Prosperity of the Russian Orthodox Church

O Lord Jesus Christ our God, accept from us, Thine unworthy
servants, these words of thanksgiving:

for Thou hast given unity to the Church of Russia and
transformed into joy the greatly painful cry of Thy servants.
Hearken now to our supplication:

Bring Thine own laborers unto the harvest, that the Church
may not lack good pastors to enlighten so great a multitude of
those who have not been taught the Faith or have fallen away
therefrom.

Instill obedience to Thee in those who govern, and justice and
mercy in their judgments; compassion in the rich, and long-
suffering in the weak:

that in our land the kingdom of Christ may thus grow and
increase, and that Thou, O God Who art wondrous in Thy
saints, may be glorified therein.

Unto those who are led astray by heresies and schisms, who
have fallen away from Thee or seek Thee not, show Thyself
forth as almighty, that not one of them may perish, but that all
of us may be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth:

that all, in harmonious oneness of mind and constant love,
may glorify Thy most honored name, O kind and patient-
hearted Lord, unto the ages of ages.

On May 13, 2008, the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia adopted the Prayer
for the Prosperity of the Church of Russia, to be read during Divine Liturgy on the Ascension of the Lord; and, as
desired, on the feast day of All Russian Saints; the feast days of St Vladimir, St Olga and especially-venerated
Russian saints. This prayer replaces the Prayer for the Salvation of Russia.