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Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom - Litany for the Departed
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The Prayer for the Salvation of Russia
( The Prayer for the Salvation of Russia may be omitted on major
feasts )
The holy doors are opened, then closed after the prayer.
Deacon:
Let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Priest:
O Lord Jesus Christ our God: Accept from us, Thine
unworthy servants, this fervent supplication, and having
forgiven us all our sins, remember all our enemies that hate
and wrong us, and render not unto them according to their
deeds, but according to Thy great mercy convert them: the
unbelieving to true faith and piety, and the believing that
they may turn away from evil and do good.

By Thine all-powerful might, mercifully deliver all of us and
Thy holy Church from every evil circumstance. Free the
Russian Land from their enemies both visible and invisible;
hearken unto the painful cry of Thy faithful servants who
cry unto Thee day and night in tribulation and sorrow, O
our most merciful God, and lead their life out of corruption.
Grant peace and tranquility, love and steadfastness, and
swift reconciliation to Thy people, whom Thou hast
redeemed by Thy precious Blood. But unto them that have
departed from Thee and seek Thee not, be Thou manifest,
that not one of them perish, but that all of them be saved
and come to the knowledge of the truth; and all in
harmonious oneness of mind and unceasing love may glorify
Thy most holy name, O patient-hearted Lord Who art quick
to forgive, unto the ages of ages.
People: Amen.