Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
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By ukaz of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church outside
of Russia, the following two petitions are inserted:
Deacon:
For the much suffering Russian Land and its
Orthodox people both in the homeland and in the diaspora,
and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
That He may deliver His people from enemies both
visible and invisible, and confirm in us oneness of mind,
brotherly love, and piety, let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
For this land, its authorities, and Armed Forces, let
us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
For this city (or town, or holy monastery), every city
and country and the faithful that dwell therein, let us pray to
the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
For seasonable weather, abundance of the fruits of
the earth, and peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
For travelers by sea, land, and air; for the sick, the
suffering; the imprisoned and for their salvation, let us pray
to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Deacon:
That we may be delivered from all tribulation,
wrath, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.