How to Benefit from the Holy Liturgy - Pope Kirillos Scientific Family

iv.
Litany of Mercy
The priest prays, "Remember O Lord to have mercy upon
us all", asking God's mercy upon His congregation and
upon himself, so God may have His mercy upon them
according to His loving kindness, according to the multitude
of His tender mercies because, "With the Lord there is
mercy, and with Him abundant redemption" (Psalm130:7).
Beat your chest, and share with the congregation in this
supplication as it is very tender to the heart of God, as a saint
once said, "There is no supplication more beloved and
acceptable for God than someone asking for the forgiveness
of their sins"
v. Litany Of Place
The priest requests for deliverance and safety of the place,
city or village where the church is, as the Prophet Jeremiah
advised saying, "Seek the peace of the city where I have
caused you to be carried away captive. And pray to the
Lord for it, for in its peace you will have peace" (Jeremiah
29:7).
Where there is peace in a city there are believers living
peacefully and in safety : "Lead a quiet and peaceful life in
all godliness and reverence" (1 Timothy 2:2).
The priest prays for every place, city, village and monastery
of our Orthodox fathers in all the world, so that they may be
kept in safety and peace.
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