In Russian:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.1

In the name - in honor, in glory. Amen - truly, truly.

Who is meant by the words: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

The Three Persons of the Holy Trinity. We believe that God is one, but in Him there are three persons: the 1st person of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is God the Father, the 2nd person is God the Son, the 3rd person is God the Holy Spirit. To these three persons of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity has the same authority, honor, and worship.

Why is it said here: in the name, and not in the name?

As a sign that God, although there are three persons in Him, is essentially only one.

Why is the word Amen added?

As a sign that everything that we read in the prayer is true.

When should this prayer be said?

Before every good deed, because we must do everything in honor and glory of the three persons of the Holy Trinity.

The Publican's Prayer

In Russian:

Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner.

Be - be.

Whose prayer is this?

This prayer is of the publican (tax collector), who repented of his sins and received forgiveness, as is evident from the parable of the publican and the Pharisee (Luke 18:10-14).

What do we ask of God in this prayer?

We ask God to be merciful to us sinners, that is, to forgive us our sins and not punish us for them.

When should we say this prayer?

We need to say it as often as we sin often. As soon as we sin, we must immediately repent of our sin before God and say this prayer.

Prayer to Jesus Christ, the Son of God

In Russian:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us (show mercy to us). Amen.

Radi - for, by. For the sake of prayers - through prayers.

To whom is this prayer?