The Explanatory Orthodox Prayer Book

In Russian:

The eyes of all are turned to Thee, O Lord, with hope, and Thou givest food to all in due season; Thou openest Thy generous hand, and satisfies all that lives according to Thy desire (Psalm 144:15-16).

Eyes - eyes. On Thee - on Thee. They hope - they hope. In good time - in due time. If you open it, you open it. An animal is a living being, everything that lives. Benevolence is a good disposition towards something, towards someone, mercy.What do we ask of God in this prayer?We ask God to bless us with food and drink in health.What is understood under the hand of the Lord?Under the hand of the Lord is understood here the giving of good things to us (Matt. 6:26).What is the meaning of the words: Thou dost do every animal of good will?These words mean that the Lord cares not only for people, but also about animals, birds, fish, and in general about all animals. Instead of this prayer before lunch and dinner, you can read the Lord's Prayer: Our Father.

Prayer after eating food

In Russian:

We thank Thee, Christ our God, that Thou hast nourished us with Thy earthly blessings; do not deprive us of Thy Heavenly Kingdom.

In this prayer we thank God for having fed us with food and drink, and we ask that He not deprive us of His Heavenly Kingdom.

5. Evening prayers

In Russian:

We thank Thee, Christ our God, that Thou hast nourished us with Thy earthly blessings; do not deprive us of Thy Heavenly Kingdom.

In this prayer we thank God for having fed us with food and drink, and we ask that He not deprive us of His Heavenly Kingdom.

Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel

In Russian:

Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body! Forgive me all that I have sinned in the past day (or last night), and deliver me from all the deceit of my evil enemy, so that I may not anger my God with any sin; but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that I may prove worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen.