How to properly celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday: traditions and signs of the Orthodox holiday. Prayers for Palm Sunday. How to pray on Palm Sunday

A week before the Feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ? Easter, on the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, Christians around the world celebrate the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, known in Russia as Palm Sunday.

Palm, or Palm, Sunday is associated with the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, when He rode into the city on a young donkey and all the inhabitants came out to meet Him. As the Gospel says, people took off their outerwear and they threw them onto the road along which Jesus was traveling. They covered His path with palm branches and greeted Him with cries of “Hosanna!”, as they usually addressed only to the king. The reason for the rejoicing was the miracle that Jesus performed the day before, raising Lazarus and thereby proving his right to be called the Son of God.

In the Christian tradition, the day of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem is considered a symbol of the future reign of God. This holiday is celebrated Christian Church from the 3rd century, but he came to Rus' in the 10th century. The holiday is also called the holiday "Vayi" (branches date palm, with which Jesus was greeted by the inhabitants of Jerusalem who greeted Him), the week of “Flowering”, “Flowering”. In Russia, this holiday is called “Palm Sunday”, since in the north the first plant that comes to life after a long winter is the willow.

On this day, believers stand at the service with willow branches blessed in the temple and lit candles in their hands, meeting the invisibly coming Christ. The consecration of willows takes place at the festive All-Night Vigil, that is, at the evening service on the eve of the holiday. After reading the Gospel, the priests burn the willows, read a prayer and sprinkle the branches with holy water. Usually the sprinkling is repeated on the day of the holiday itself, after the liturgy.

The willow branch symbolizes the victory of life over death - the Resurrection of the Lord. People believed that blessed willow cleanses and drives away evil spirits. Willow branches were placed in the front corner behind the icon and kept all year until the next Palm Sunday.
On Palm Sunday, believers observing a 40-day fast are allowed to eat fish and drink wine.

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, or week, the last week of Lent, preceding Easter, during which the Last Supper, presentation to judgment, suffering and crucifixion, and burial of Jesus Christ are remembered.

Rising from sleep, before doing anything else, stand reverently, presenting yourself before the All-Seeing God, and, making the sign of the cross, say:

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Then wait a little until all your feelings come to silence and your thoughts leave everything earthly, and then say the following prayers, without haste and with heartfelt attention:

Publican's Prayer
(Gospel of Luke, chapter 18, verse 13)

God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Bow)

Initial prayer


Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit


Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.

Trisagion


Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.) Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity


Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy. (Thrice). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord's Prayer


Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be it your name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Troparia Trinity


Having risen from sleep, we fall down to Thee, the Good One, and cry out to Thee, the Mightier, the angelic song: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, O God, have mercy on us through the Mother of God. Glory: From bed and sleep You have raised me up, O Lord, enlighten my mind and heart, and open my lips to sing to You, Holy Trinity: Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O God, have mercy on us through the Mother of God.
And now: Suddenly the Judge will come, and every deed will be revealed, but with fear we call at midnight: Holy, Holy, Holy art thou, O God, have mercy on us by the Mother of God. Lord have mercy. (12 times)

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity


Having risen from sleep, I thank Thee, Holy Trinity, for for the sake of Thy goodness and long-suffering, Thou hast not been angry with me, lazy and sinful, nor hast Thou destroyed me with my iniquities; but you usually loved mankind and in the despair of the one who lay down, you raised me up to practice and glorify Your power. And now enlighten my mental eyes, open my lips to learn Thy words, and to understand Thy commandments, and to do Thy will, and to sing to Thee in heartfelt confession, and to sing Thy all-holy name, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages. centuries. Amen.
Come, let us worship our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)

Psalm 50


Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me. I have sinned against You alone and have done evil before You, so that You may be justified in Your words and triumph over the judgment of You. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, you have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the unknown and secret wisdom of Yours. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. My hearing brings joy and joy; humble bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit away from me. Reward me with the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Lord’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, and the wicked will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; My tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then favor the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; Then they will place the bullock on Your altar.

Symbol of faith


I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, born, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to Whom all things were. For our sake, man and our salvation came down from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became human. She was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried. And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I hope for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the next century. Amen.

First prayer of Saint Macarius the Great

God, cleanse me, a sinner, for I have done nothing good before You; but deliver me from the evil one, and may Thy will be done in me, may I open my unworthy lips without condemnation and praise Thy holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages Amen.

Second prayer, of the same saint


Rising from sleep, I bring the midnight hymn to Ti, Savior, and falling down crying to Ti: do not let me fall asleep in a sinful death, but be gracious to me, crucified by will, and hasten me lying in laziness, and save me in standing and in prayer, and in sleep Rise up nightly for me a sinless day, O Christ God, and save me.

Prayer three, of the same saint


To You, Lord, Lover of Mankind, having risen from sleep, I come running, and I strive for Your works with Your mercy, and I pray to You: help me at all times, in every thing, and deliver me from all worldly evil things and the devil’s haste, and save me, and bring us into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator and the Provider and Giver of every good thing, in You are all my hope, and I send up glory to You, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer four, of the same saint


Lord, Who through Your many goodness and Your great bounty has given me, Your servant, the passing time of this night without misfortune to pass away from all evil that is contrary to me; You Yourself, Master, the Creator of all things, grant me with Your true light and an enlightened heart to do Your will, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Fifth prayer, Saint Basil the Great


Lord Almighty, God of hosts and all flesh, living in the highest and looking down on the humble, testing the hearts and wombs and innermost parts of men, the fore-foreseen One, the Beginningless and Ever-Everlasting Light, with Him there is no change or overshadowing; Himself, Immortal King, accept our prayers, even now, boldly for the multitude of Your bounties, from the bad lips we create towards You, and forgive us our sins, whether in deed, word, and thought, knowledge, or ignorance, we have sinned; and cleanse us from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant us with a cheerful heart and a sober thought to pass through the whole night of this present life, awaiting the coming of the bright and revealed day of Your Only Begotten Son, the Lord and God and our Savior Jesus Christ, in which the Judge of all will come with glory, to whom he will give to each according to his deeds; May we not fall and become lazy, but be watchful and raised up for the work that is to come, and prepare for the joy and Divine palace of His glory, where those who celebrate the unceasing voice and the ineffable sweetness of those who behold Your face, the ineffable kindness. For You are the true Light, you enlighten and sanctify all things, and all creation sings to You forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer six, of the same saint


We bless you, O highest God and Lord of mercy, who always does great and unexplored, glorious and terrible things to us, countless in number, giving us sleep for the repose of our weakness, and the weakening of the labors of the arduous flesh. We thank Thee, for Thou didst not destroy us with our iniquities, but Thou didst usually love mankind, and in desperation, Thou didst raise us up to glorify Thy power. In the same way, we pray for Your immeasurable goodness, enlighten our thoughts, our eyes, and raise our minds from the heavy sleep of laziness: open our lips, and fulfill Your praise, so that we can unwaveringly sing and confess to You, in all, and from all, to the glorified God, To the Beginningless Father, with Your Only Begotten Son, and Your All-Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Seventh prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos


I sing Thy grace, O Lady, I pray to Thee, my mind is filled with grace. Go right and teach me the path of Christ’s commandments. Strengthen your children to songs, driving away despondency and sleep. Bound by the captivity of the Falls, allow me through Your prayers, Bride of God. Preserve me in the night and in the day, delivering me to those who fight against the enemy. She who gave birth to God, the life-giver, was killed by my passions and revived. Who gave birth to the non-evening Light, enlighten my blind soul. O wondrous Lady of the Palace, create for me the house of the Divine Spirit. You who gave birth to a doctor, heal my soul of many years of passion. Worried by the storm of life, guide me towards the path of repentance. Deliver me from eternal fire, and from evil worms, and from tartar. Do not show me joy as a demon, who is guilty of many sins. Create me again, having promised to be insensible, Immaculate, without sin. Show me the strangeness of all kinds of torment, and implore the Lord to all. Heavenly grant me joy with all the saints. Most Holy Virgin, hear the voice of Your indecent servant. Give me a stream of tears, Most Pure One, cleansing the filth of my soul. I bring lamentations from my heart to You continually, be zealous, Lady. Accept my prayer service and bring it to the blessed God. Transcending Angel, create me above the fusion of the world. Light-bearing heavenly Seine, direct spiritual grace in me. I lift up my hand and my lips to praise, defiled by filth, O All-Immaculate One. Deliver me from the dirty tricks that are strangling me, diligently begging Christ; To Him is due honor and worship, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer eight, to our Lord Jesus Christ

My most merciful and all-merciful God, Lord Jesus Christ, for the sake of love you came down and became incarnate for many reasons, so that you would save everyone. And again, Savior, save me by grace, I pray to You; Even if you save me from works, there is no grace and no gift, but more than debt. Hey, abundant in generosity and ineffable in mercy! Believe in Me, you say, O my Christ, you will live and will not see death forever. Even if faith in You saves the desperate, behold, I believe, save me, for You are my God and Creator. Let faith instead of works be imputed to me, O my God, for you will not find works to justify me. But may my faith prevail instead of all, may it answer, may it justify me, may it show me to be a partaker of Your eternal glory. Let Satan not kidnap me, and boast to the Word that he has torn me from Your hand and fence; But either I want, save me, or I don’t want, Christ my Savior, I will soon foresee, I will soon perish: For you are my God from my mother’s womb. Grant me, O Lord, now to love Thee, as sometimes I have loved that same sin; and again work for You without laziness, just as you worked before the flattering Satan. Most of all, I will serve You, my Lord and God Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Ninth prayer to the Guardian Angel


Holy Angel, standing before my accursed soul and my passionate life, do not leave me, a sinner, nor depart from me for my intemperance. Do not give room to the evil demon to possess me through the violence of this mortal body; strengthen my poor and thin hand and guide me on the path of salvation. To her, holy Angel of God, guardian and patron of my accursed soul and body, forgive me everything, I have offended you so greatly all the days of my life, and if I sinned this past night, cover me on this day, and save me from every opposite temptation May I not anger God in any sin, and pray for me to the Lord, that He may strengthen me in His passion, and show me worthy as a servant of His goodness. Amen.

Prayer tenth, to the Most Holy Theotokos


My Most Holy Lady Theotokos, with Your saints and all-powerful prayers, take away from me, Your humble and accursed servant, despondency, oblivion, foolishness, negligence, and all the nasty, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my accursed heart and from my darkened mind; and extinguish the flame of my passions, for I am poor and damned. And deliver me from many and cruel memories and enterprises, and free me from all evil actions. For Thou art blessed from all generations, and glorified is Thy most honorable name forever and ever. Amen.

Prayerful invocation of the saint whose name you bear


Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (Name), as if I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and a prayer book for my soul.

Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos


Virgin Mary, Rejoice, O Blessed Mary, the Lord is with You; Blessed are You among women and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, for You have given birth to the Savior of our souls.

Troparion to the Cross and prayer for the fatherland


Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thy inheritance, granting victories to Orthodox Christians against resistance, and preserving Thy life through Thy Cross.

Prayer for the living


(Name), my parents (names), relatives (names), bosses, mentors, benefactors (their names) and all Orthodox Christians.

Prayer for the departed


Rest, O Lord, the souls of Your departed servants: my parents, relatives, benefactors (their names), and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them the Kingdom of Heaven. If you can, read this memorial instead of short prayers for the living and the dead:

About the living


Remember, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, Thy mercy and generosity from all eternity, for whose sake Thou didst become man, and Thou didst deign to endure crucifixion and death, for the sake of the salvation of those who believe in Thee; and rose from the dead, you ascended into heaven and sit at the right hand of God the Father, and look upon the humble prayers of those who call upon You with all their hearts: incline Your ear, and hear the humble prayer of me, Your indecent servant, in the stench of the spiritual fragrance, brought to You for all Your people . And in the first place, remember Your Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which You have provided with Your venerable Blood, and establish, and strengthen, and expand, multiply, pacify, and preserve the insurmountable gates of hell forever; Calm the tearing of the Churches, quench the pagan vacillations, and quickly destroy and eradicate the heresies of rebellion, and convert them into nothingness by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on our God-protected country, its authorities and army, protect their power with peace, and subdue every enemy and adversary under the nose of the Orthodox, and speak peaceful and good words in their hearts about Your Holy Church, and about all Your people: let us live a quiet and silent life in orthodoxy, and in all piety and purity. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on our Great Lord and Father His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, your Eminence metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops, priests and deacons, and the entire church clergy, who You have appointed to shepherd Your verbal flock, and through their prayers have mercy and save me, a sinner. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (his name), and with his holy prayers forgive my sins. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents (their names), brothers and sisters, and my relatives according to the flesh, and all the neighbors of my family, and friends, and grant them Your peaceful and most peaceful goodness. (Bow) Save, O Lord, and have mercy, according to the multitude of Your bounties, all the sacred monks, monks and nuns, and all those living in virginity and reverence and fasting in monasteries, in deserts, in caves, mountains, pillars, gates, rock crevices, and sea islands, and in every place of Thy dominion those who live faithfully, and piously serve Thee, and pray to Thee: ease their burden, and comfort their sorrow, and grant them strength and strength to strive for Thee, and through their prayers grant me remission of sins. (Bow) Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor and the orphans and the widows, and those who are in sickness and sorrow, troubles and sorrows, conditions and captivity, prisons and imprisonments, and even more so in persecution, for You for the sake of the Orthodox faith, from the tongue of the godless, from the apostate and from the heretics, Thy present servants, and remember, visit, strengthen, comfort, and soon by Thy power I will weaken, grant them freedom and deliver. (Bow) Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who do good to us, who are merciful and nourishing to us, who gave us alms, and who commanded us to the unworthy to pray for them, and who give us rest, and do Thy mercy to them, granting them all, even petitions for salvation, and the perception of eternal blessings . (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on those sent to the service, those traveling, our fathers and brethren, and all Orthodox Christians. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on them who I tempted with my madness, and turned away from the path of salvation, and led me to evil and inappropriate deeds; By Your Divine Providence, return again to the path of salvation. (Bow) Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and those who create misfortunes against me, and do not leave them to perish for my sake, a sinner. (Bow) Those who have departed from the Orthodox faith and are blinded by destructive heresies, enlighten with the light of Your knowledge and bring Your Holy Apostles to the Catholic Church. (Bow)

About the departed


Remember, Lord, the Orthodox kings and queens, the noble princes and princesses, the most holy patriarchs, the most reverend metropolitans, archbishops and bishops who departed from this life, who served You in the priesthood and in the clergy, and in the monastic rank, and in Your eternal settlements with the saints rest in peace (Bow.) Remember, Lord, the souls of Your departed servants, my parents (their names), and all relatives according to the flesh; and forgive them all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, giving them the Kingdom and the communion of Thy eternal good things and Thy endless and blissful life of pleasure. (Bow) Remember, O Lord, and all in the hope of resurrection and eternal life, those who have fallen asleep, our fathers and brothers and sisters, and those who lie here and everywhere, Orthodox Christians, and with Thy saints, where the light of Thy face shines, and have mercy on us, for He is Good and Lover of Humanity. Amen. (Bow) Grant, Lord, remission of sins to all who have previously departed in the faith and hope of resurrection, our fathers, brothers and sisters, and create for them eternal memory. (Thrice)

End of prayers


It is worthy to eat as truly to bless Thee, Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of our God. We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption. Glory, and now: Lord, have mercy. (Three times) Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Notes
Printed in italics ( explanations and names of prayers) is not read during prayer.
From Easter to Ascension, instead of this prayer, the troparion is read: “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs.” (Three times) From Ascension to Trinity, we begin prayers with “Holy God...”, omitting all the preceding ones. This remark also applies to future bedtime prayers.
When it is written “Glory”, “And now”, it must be read in full: “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”, “And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen"
In the Church Slavonic language there is no sound ё, and therefore it is necessary to read “we are calling” and not “we are calling”, “yours” and not “yours”, “mine” and not “mine”, etc.
From Easter to Ascension, instead of this prayer, the chorus and irmos of the 9th song of the Easter canon are read:
“The angel cried out with grace: Pure Virgin, rejoice! And again the river: Rejoice! Your Son is risen three days from the grave and raised up the dead; people, have fun! Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion. You, Pure One, show off, O Mother of God, about the uprising Your Nativity."
This remark also applies to evening prayers.

All about religion and faith - "Palm Sunday Prayer" with detailed description and photographs.

Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that is usually celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter. On this day the Lord entered Jerusalem. The willow branch is a symbol of the victory of life over death. Since ancient times, it has been believed that prayers on Palm Sunday have great power, and they can change a person’s life for the better. Today, many different signs, conspiracies and rituals are known, which are also performed on this holiday.

What prayers should you read on Palm Sunday?

It is believed that the willow has magical properties, so it protects a person from various negativity and problems. That is why people kept the twigs consecrated in the church in their home throughout the year. On the Saturday before the holiday, you should cover all the corners of the house with old branches, thank them for your service, and then burn them.

Before going to church, you need to buy or break a new bouquet. During the service, the priest reads the Gospel, and then burns the willows and blesses the branches brought to the service. During this he reads the following prayer:

“These willows are sanctified by the Grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen".

This prayer can be read independently if it is not possible to go to church, but sprinkling willow is prohibited for women who have critical days. It is important not to give branches from your consecrated bouquet to anyone, as this can cause you to lose your happiness. Arriving home, they bless all household members with willow, for which they need to be lightly hit on the back. If you are interested in what prayer is read at home on Palm Sunday during this ritual, then it sounds like this:

“Willows x, God forgive me.”

On this day, it is customary to perform various rituals that help with various life problems.

On Palm Sunday, you can perform a ritual that will help you not be afraid of any illnesses throughout the year. In the morning, on an empty stomach, you should eat three willow buds and wash them down with holy water. After this, it is worth reading the prayer for Palm Sunday for health:

“St. Paul waved the willow and drove away other people’s illnesses from me. Just as it is true that Palm Sunday is celebrated, it is also true that other people’s illnesses do not bother me. Amen".

If a person suffers from a headache, then he should comb his hair on this holiday, remove his hair from the comb and put it in water. Pour the liquid over the willow and say the following words:

“Water, go to the ground along with your headache.”

To get rid of fever, you should eat nine willow catkins.

If there are problems in the financial sphere and to attract wealth. It is necessary to place a blessed branch in the water and wait until it takes root. After that, drop her off on the street near the house and say this prayer on Palm Sunday for wealth:

“Az, servant of God (name), I plant a red willow and water it with spring water. As my willow grows, let my wealth grow too. Bless, Lord Jesus Christ and Ever-Virgin Mary! Amen".

The tree should be watered every day. If the willow dries up, then you can’t expect much profit and an improvement in your financial situation. On next year the ritual can be repeated.

There is a simple ritual to strengthen love and improve family relationships. It is necessary to go to the service and consecrate the willow there. When you come home, place the branches behind the icon and say the Palm Sunday prayer for love:

“As long as the willow tree lies behind the icon, Until then my husband will not stop loving me, will not forget. Amen".

It is best not to remove the willow until the next holiday and not to touch it throughout the year. As for the icon, it is best to use the image of Peter and Fevronia, since these saints are the patrons of a happy marriage. If this icon is not there, then use any other family image.

Signs for Faithful Sunday:

  1. If a person worries for a long time because of some problem, then it is necessary to religious holiday eat a willow bud.
  2. To improve your financial situation, you should plant any indoor plant at home on Palm Sunday.
  3. The wind on this day indicates that the weather will be like this all summer.
  4. Bright sun means that this year there will be a rich harvest of cereals and fruits.
  5. IN Palm Sunday It’s worth baking nuts at home from the dough and giving them to all your loved ones, which is important for your health. Don't forget to treat your animals too.

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Feast prayers for the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday

Feast prayers for the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday

M Congratulations to you, dear visitors of the Orthodox site “Family and Faith”!

IN today, when the Church remembers the feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, we need to offer special prayers in order to spiritually approach this great historical event and see with spiritual eyes the procession of Jesus Christ to free suffering.

N The following are the prayers that are read and sung in churches on this festive and significant day:

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us, and we have all taken up Your cross and say: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

Translation from Church Slavonic into Russian:

[Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us; and we all, having taken up Your cross, O Jesus, will exclaim: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest."]

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Having heaven as a throne and earth as a footstool, God the Word of the Father and the Son co-essential, humble yourself on a wordless lot today, having come to Bethany. Likewise, the Jewish children, holding branches with their hands, praise with a voice: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.

[Having heaven as your throne and earth as your footstool, the Word of God the Father and the Eternal Son with Him, You humbly sat today on a dumb donkey, having come to Bethany. Therefore, the Jewish children, holding branches in their hands, praised You with the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the Coming King of Israel.”]

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Come today, all the new Israel, even the Church, with the prophet Zechariah, let us cry out: Rejoice greatly, daughters of Zion, preach, daughters of Jerusalem; for behold, your King is coming to you, gentle and saving, and riding on the lot of a donkey, the son of a horseman; Celebrate like children, holding branches with your hands and praising: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.

[Let us also, all the new Israel, the Church formed from the pagans, now cry together with the prophet Zechariah: “Rejoice with joy, daughter of Zion; Preach loudly, O daughter of Jerusalem, for behold, Your King, righteous and saving, riding on a colt, the son of a yoke, comes to You; celebrate and, like children, offer Him praise, holding the branches in your hands: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.”]

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Before the six days of Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him, saying to Him: Lord, where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover? He sent them: go into the hall, all of you, and you will find a man carrying a small amount of water; Follow him, and say to the ruler of the house: The Teacher says, I will do the Passover for you with My disciples.

[Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him and said to Him: “Lord, where do You want us to prepare the Passover for You?” He sent them: “Go to the village that is right in front of you, and you will meet a man carrying an earthenware vessel with water; follow him and tell the owner of the house: “The teacher says, I will celebrate the Passover with you with my disciples.”]

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Before the six days of Easter, Jesus came to Bethany, called out Lazarus, who had died for four days, and preached the resurrection. Sretosha and his wives Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, cried out to Him: Lord, if you were here, our brother would not have died. Then the verb to them: Did I not foretell to you: believe in Me, even if you die, you will live; show Mi where you put it? And the Creator of all cried out to him: Lazarus, get out.

[Six days before Easter, Jesus came to Bethany to call Lazarus, who had died for four days, from the tomb and announce the resurrection. He was met by women, Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, crying out to Him: “Lord, if You had been here, our brother would not have died.” Then he said to them: “Didn’t I tell you before: he who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live; show Me where you have laid it.” And the Creator of all called to him: “Lazarus, get out.”]

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and rejoice in the Church of God: behold, thy King has come in righteousness, seated on the lot, sung by the children: Hosanna in the highest, blessed art thou, having many bounties, have mercy on us.

[Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and celebrate the Church of God, for Your righteous King has come, riding on a colt and greeted by the children in the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed are You, who have abundant mercies, have mercy on us.”]

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Carried on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, you sat on the lot of David, O Blessed One; and the children sang praises to you, but the Jews blasphemed you lawlessly; obstinate tongues, the seat of the stallion is a prototype, transformed from unbelief into faith. Glory to You, Christ, the only Merciful and Humane.

[Beared on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, You, the Good One, truly sat on a young donkey, and, according to the prophecy of David, the children praised You divinely, and the adult Jews lawlessly blasphemed You. Sitting on a wild donkey prefigured the savagery of the pagans, who from unbelievers turned into believers. Glory to Thee, Christ, the only Merciful and Lover of Mankind.]

And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

The multitude of the people, O Lord, spread their garments along the way; The friends cut branches from the trees and took the burden. I call those who precede and follow saying: Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed are you who come, and again who comes in the name of the Lord.

[Many people, Lord, spread their clothes along the road, and others cut branches from the trees and carried them, while those preceding and accompanying exclaimed: “Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who has come and comes again in the name of the Lord.”]

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What date is Palm Sunday in 2017? To answer this question, just open any church calendar. In 2017, the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem will be celebrated on April 9. For believers Orthodox people In all cities of Russia this day has always been celebrated and celebrated with a special ritual.

Particularly noteworthy is the preparation of willow branches by people for this day. On the eve of the holiday, believers go to break willow trees. In the old days, all Russians, from ordinary commoners to respected kings, went to the banks of rivers for this healing plant. For example, Muscovites often visited Kitay-Gorod and Neglyanka.

History of Palm Sunday

On this great day, Jesus rode into the gates of Jerusalem on his colt. According to the Gospel, he was greeted by enthusiastic residents holding palm branches in their hands. Then everyone laid down these twigs, paving the way for the donkey.

Officially Orthodox Church introduced Palm Sunday - a holiday of God only in the 4th century. This custom moved to Russian territory only in the 10th century. It was in Rus' that this holiday began to be called Palm Sunday, since the willow played a very important role for the Russian people. Almost the same as a palm tree or palm branches for Jews.

Today, this great day is considered one of the twelve most important holidays of the church. It is celebrated a week before Easter.

People have several names for this day:

  • Palm Sunday;
  • Flower Sunday;
  • Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem;
  • Vai week.

Palm Sunday - customs and traditions of the great holiday

If you believe folk customs, then the Russian people chose the willow branch for a reason. The thing is that willow blooms very early in the spring. Believers often touch the branches to each other because people believe in its healing properties.

  • Following folk customs, applied willow twigs can relieve pain.
  • Previously, even these branches easily flogged children. They say it gives them vigor and a healthy spirit.
  • Also, special medicinal drugs, decoctions, baked goods, etc. are often created on its basis.
  • Willow was also often used to create amulets and talismans for young children. Such a talisman gives courage and courage.

Since the 10th century, the symbol of the holiday has been the willow. According to the Palm Sunday tradition, it is recommended to pluck branches only from young bushes and preferably near rivers. You cannot take branches with bird nests or those growing in the cemetery. This is considered a sin.

Why do people bring branches of this plant into their homes? The thing is that believers know about the power of this plant. It can protect the family from natural disasters: lightning, fire, fire, floods, etc. Willow also gives people strength, courage, health and allows them to survive all the difficulties, misfortunes and adversities of life. life path. The twig will bring good luck and success to the home where it is stored.

What to do with willow on Palm Sunday

  • In the morning after the blessing of the branches, you need to lightly hit or touch all household members with the branch. Especially, you need to touch on young children and girls of marriageable age. It is believed that willow will help girls find love and give birth. healthy child, and small children will be healthy and will not tempt themselves with evil thoughts.
  • Peasants actively consume the buds of the plant on this day. They are often added to special holiday porridge. This dish is prepared from barley with milk. It is believed that it gives longevity and health.
  • Many even believe that if on this day you eat three buds of the plant and wash them down with holy water, then the most difficult questions your life will be resolved or some cherished desire will come true. All this must be accompanied by sincere prayer to God.

But what to do with it after the holiday? Branches can be:

  1. plant (if you stored them in a vase or jar and changed the water at least once, the plant should take root);
  2. put in a coffin in memory of the deceased;
  3. sweep corners;
  4. thank you for your service and burn it.

The most popular signs for the holiday

  1. When is Palm Sunday rainy? good harvest;
  2. Think all day about something dear or a loved one- he will come to visit or call you on a date;
  3. Hit your body with a twig - you will be healthy for a whole year;
  4. Plant a plant on Palm Sunday, if it survives, wealth will come to the house;
  5. What wind blows on holiday - such will be the future summer;
  6. If the “willow frost” hits, there will be a good harvest of grain.

What not to do on Palm Sunday

We talked about what Palm Sunday is, what it means for believing peasants, what signs, customs and traditions exist on this day. But what can’t you do on this great holiday?

Since the holiday is a very significant day of the church and Orthodox Christian, it has big amount rituals and traditions. But that is not all. During the celebration, there are certain prohibitions on certain actions. On this holiday it is not recommended to do:

It is also not recommended to perform work that requires great physical effort from a person. On this day it is forbidden to comb your hair. There are a lot of popular beliefs about this. After all, even birds show importance of this holiday without starting to create a nest.

You still can’t use foul language or swear at people. The Church categorically prohibits wishing harm to someone on this day. It is not allowed to think about bad things on this great church holiday. This day should be spent in a calm and quiet atmosphere. It is best to visit church on this day and spend it with your loved ones and family.

Today, on Palm Sunday, the Church remembers the feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem and special prayers need to be offered in order to get closer spiritually to this great and important event.

Savior

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us, and we have all taken up Your cross and say: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

(Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us; and we all, having taken up Your cross, O Jesus, will exclaim: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.”)

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Having heaven as a throne and earth as a footstool, God the Word of the Father and the Son co-essential, humble yourself on a wordless lot today, having come to Bethany. Likewise, the Jewish children, holding branches with their hands, praise with a voice: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.

Translation of prayer:

(Having heaven as your throne and earth as your footstool, the Word of God the Father and the Eternal Son with Him, You humbly sat today on a dumb donkey, having come to Bethany. Therefore, the Jewish children, holding branches in their hands, praised You with the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes King of Israel.")

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Prayers for Palm Sunday

Come today, all the new Israel, even the Church, with the prophet Zechariah, let us cry out: Rejoice greatly, daughters of Zion, preach, daughters of Jerusalem; for behold, your King is coming to you, gentle and saving, and riding on the lot of a donkey, the son of a horseman; Celebrate like children, holding branches with your hands and praising: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.

Translation from Church Slavonic into Russian:

(Let us also, all new Israel, the Church formed from the Gentiles, now cry out together with the prophet Zechariah: “Rejoice with joy, daughter of Zion; preach loudly, daughter of Jerusalem, for here is Your King, righteous and saving, riding on a colt, son under the yoke, comes to You; celebrate and, like children, offer Him praise, holding branches in your hands: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.”)

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Before the six days of Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him, saying to Him: Lord, where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover? He sent them: go into the hall, all of you, and you will find a man carrying a small amount of water; Follow him, and say to the ruler of the house: The Teacher says, I will do the Passover for you with My disciples.

Translation of prayer:

(Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him and said to Him: “Lord, where do You want us to prepare the Passover for You?” He sent them: “Go to the village that is right in front of you , and you will meet a man carrying an earthenware vessel with water; follow him and tell the owner of the house: “The Teacher says, “I will celebrate the Passover with you with My disciples.”)

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Prayers for the Feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem

Before the six days of Easter, Jesus came to Bethany, called out Lazarus, who had died for four days, and preached the resurrection. Sretosha and his wives Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, cried out to Him: Lord, if you were here, our brother would not have died. Then the verb to them: Did I not foretell to you: believe in Me, even if you die, you will live; show Mi where you put it? And the Creator of all cried out to him: Lazarus, get out.

Translation from Church Slavonic into Russian:

(Six days before Easter, Jesus came to Bethany to call Lazarus, who had died for four days, from the tomb and announce the resurrection. He was met by women, Martha and Mary, Lazarus’s sisters, calling out to Him: “Lord, if You had been here, our brother." Then he said to them: “Didn’t I tell you before: he who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live; show Me where you have laid him.” And the Creator of all called to him: “Lazarus, get out.”)

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me.

Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and rejoice in the Church of God: behold, thy King has come in righteousness, seated on the lot, sung by the children: Hosanna in the highest, blessed art thou, having many bounties, have mercy on us.

Translation of prayer:

(Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and celebrate the Church of God, for Your righteous King has come, riding on a colt and greeted by the children in the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed are You, who have many mercies, have mercy on us.”)

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Orthodox prayers for Palm Sunday

Carried on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, you sat on the lot of David, O Blessed One; and the children sang praises to you, but the Jews blasphemed you lawlessly; obstinate tongues, the seat of the stallion is a prototype, transformed from unbelief into faith. Glory to You, Christ, the only Merciful and Humane.

Translation from Church Slavonic into Russian:

(Beared on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, You, the Good One, truly sat on a colt, and, according to the prophecy of David, You were sung gloriously by the children, and the adult Jews blasphemed you lawlessly. Sitting on a wild donkey prefigured the savagery of the pagans, who from unbelievers turned into believers. Glory to Thee, Christ, the One Most Merciful and Lover of Mankind.)

And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

The multitude of the people, O Lord, spread their garments along the way; The friends cut branches from the trees and took the burden. I call those who precede and follow saying: Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed are you who come, and again who comes in the name of the Lord.

Translation of prayer:

(Many people, Lord, spread their clothes along the road, and others cut branches from the trees and carried them, while those preceding and accompanying exclaimed: “Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who has come and comes again in the name of the Lord.”)

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The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem or Palm Sunday is one of the significant Orthodox holidays. On this day, April 21, 2019, prayers for Palm Sunday are read and sung in churches in Church Slavonic. We will present their texts with translation into modern Russian.

Prayers for Palm Sunday

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us, and we have all taken up Your cross and say: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.”
(Translation from Church Slavonic into Russian:
Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us; and we all, having taken up Your cross, O Jesus, will exclaim: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.")

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Having heaven as a throne and earth as a footstool, God the Word of the Father and the Son co-essential, humble yourself on a wordless lot today, having come to Bethany. Likewise, the Jewish children, holding branches with their hands, praise with a voice: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.”
(Translation:
Having heaven as your throne and earth as your footstool, the Word of God the Father and the Eternal Son with Him, You humbly sat today on a dumb donkey, having come to Bethany. Therefore, the Jewish children, holding branches in their hands, praised You with the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the Coming King of Israel.”)

What other prayers are read on Palm Sunday?

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Come today, all the new Israel, even the Church, with the prophet Zechariah, let us cry out: Rejoice greatly, daughters of Zion, preach, daughters of Jerusalem; for behold, your King is coming to you, gentle and saving, and riding on the lot of a donkey, the son of a horseman; Celebrate like children, holding branches with your hands and praising: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.”
(Translation:
Let us also, all the new Israel, the Church formed from the pagans, now cry out together with the prophet Zechariah: “Rejoice with joy, daughter of Zion; Preach loudly, O daughter of Jerusalem, for behold, Your King, righteous and saving, riding on a colt, the son of a yoke, comes to You; celebrate and, like children, offer Him praise, holding the branches in your hands: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed is the coming King of Israel.”)

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Before the six days of Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him, saying to Him: Lord, where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover? He sent them: go into the hall, all of you, and you will find a man carrying a small amount of water; follow him, and say to the ruler of the house: The Teacher says, I will do the Passover for you with My disciples.”
(Translation:
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, and His disciples came to Him and said to Him: “Lord, where do You want us to prepare the Passover for You?” He sent them: “Go to the village that is right in front of you, and you will meet a man carrying an earthenware vessel with water; follow him and tell the owner of the house: “The teacher says, I will celebrate Passover with you with my disciples.”)

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Before the six days of Easter, Jesus came to Bethany, called out Lazarus, who had died for four days, and preached the resurrection. Sretosha and his wives Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, cried out to Him: Lord, if you were here, our brother would not have died. Then the verb to them: Did I not foretell to you: believe in Me, even if you die, you will live; show Mi where you put it? And the Creator of all cried out to him: Lazarus, come out.”
(Translation:
Six days before Easter, Jesus came to Bethany to call Lazarus, who had died for four days, from the tomb and announce the resurrection. He was met by women, Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, crying out to Him: “Lord, if You had been here, our brother would not have died.” Then he said to them: “Didn’t I tell you before: he who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live; show Me where you have laid it.” And the Creator of all called to him: “Lazarus, get out.”)

“God have mercy on me, have mercy on me.
Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and rejoice in the Church of God: behold, thy King has come in righteousness, seated on the lot, sung by the children: Hosanna in the highest, blessed art thou, having many bounties, have mercy on us.”
(Translation:
Rejoice and be glad, city of Zion, rejoice and triumph, Church of God, for Your righteous King has come, riding on a colt and greeted by the children in the song: “Hosanna in the highest, blessed are You, who have many mercies, have mercy on us.”)

“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Carried on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, you sat on the lot of David, O Blessed One; and the children sang praises to you, but the Jews blasphemed you lawlessly; obstinate tongues, the seat of the stallion is a prototype, transformed from unbelief into faith. Glory to Thee, Christ, the only Merciful and Lover of Mankind.”
(Translation:
Worn on the Cherubim and sung by the Seraphim, You, the Good One, truly sat on a young donkey, and, according to the prophecy of David, the children sang Godly praises to You, and the adult Jews lawlessly blasphemed You. Sitting on a wild donkey prefigured the savagery of the pagans, who from unbelievers turned into believers. Glory to Thee, Christ, the One Most Merciful and Lover of Mankind.)

“And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
The multitude of the people, O Lord, spread their garments along the way; The friends cut branches from the trees and took the burden. And I call those who precede and those who follow, saying: Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed are you who come, and again he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
(Translation:
Many people, Lord, spread their clothes along the road, and others cut branches from the trees and carried them, while those preceding and accompanying exclaimed: “Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who has come and comes again in the name of the Lord.”)

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