«...Иисус Наставник, помилуй нас!»

What is this prayer called?

By the Lord's Prayer.

Why is it called the Lord's Prayer?

For it was given to the Apostles, and through them to all of us, by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself (Matt. 6:9-13).

What should be said about the worthiness of this prayer?

It is the most important prayer; That is why it is often read in church during divine services.

How many parts is the Lord's Prayer divided into?

Into nine parts: the invocation, the seven petitions, and the doxology.

How is the invocation read?

Our Father, Who art in heaven.

The Father is the father. Izh - which. Who art in heaven - who is in heaven, heavenly.

Who is meant here by the word Father?

Our God.

Why does the Lord command us to call upon God in the name of the Father?

That we should stand before Him when we pray, not only with fear, as slaves stand before their masters, but also with love and devotion, like children before their father, revealing to Him all their needs with all sincerity and simplicity of heart.

If someone prays alone, do the words "Our Father" change?

And in this case it is still necessary to say: Our Father, because God is the Father common to all of us, and we are brothers among ourselves; because we ask in prayer to ourselves, we must ask others to do the same.

What do the words show: Who art in heaven?

These words show that the one who prays does not turn with petitions to the earthly father, who is often unable to help his son, but to the Father who lives in heaven, Who can do everything to us and is ready to do everything; therefore, when we pray to the Heavenly Father, we must leave all earthly things and lift up our minds and hearts to God.

How is the first petition of the Lord's Prayer read?

Hallowed be Thy name.