Prayer Rule
Pray today
The traditional morning and evening prayers — what every Orthodox Christian is given on the day of their baptism. Begin slowly. The rule is medicine; do what you can.
Today’s prayers
On rising from sleep
Morning Prayers
The traditional Orthodox prayers said upon rising. Stand before your icon corner if you have one, make the sign of the Cross, and begin slowly. The full rule is below; on short days, the Trisagion through the Lord’s Prayer is enough.
~8 min
At the end of the day
Evening Prayers
The evening rule examines the conscience and entrusts the night to God. Pray slowly; do not hurry to bed. Sleep follows prayer, not the other way around.
~8 min
A short office for night
Small Compline (excerpts)
An abridged form of Small Compline, suitable for night prayer when the full office isn’t possible. Begin with the Trisagion prayers, then continue below.
~6 min
The Jesus Prayer
Pray without ceasing
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
A chotki counter — tap to pray, set a count, hold a rhythm.