Oh, most praiseworthy and wonderful prophet of God Elijah, who shone on earth with your equal life as the angels, with your most ardent zeal for the Lord God Almighty, and also with glorious signs and wonders, out of God’s extreme goodwill towards you, naturally caught up in a fiery chariot with your flesh to Heaven, being able to converse with the Savior of the world who was transfigured on Tabor and now in paradise I will take out their villages and stand before the Throne of the Heavenly King! Hear us, sinners and needless ones, at this hour standing before your holy icon and diligently resorting to your intercession.
Pray for us to the Lover of Mankind, may He give us the spirit of repentance and contrition for our sins and His omnipotent grace, may He help us to leave the paths of wickedness, and to thrive in every deed, yes will strengthen us in the fight against our passions and lusts; May he implant into our hearts the spirit of humility and meekness, the spirit of brotherly love and kindness, the spirit of patience and chastity, the spirit of zeal for the Glory of God and the salvation of our neighbors. With your prayers, prophet, abolish the evil customs of the world, and especially the destructive and pernicious spirit of this age, infecting the Christian race with disrespect for the Divine Orthodox faith, for the charter of the Holy Church and the commandments of the Lord, disrespect for parents and those in power and casting people into the abyss of wickedness, corruption and destruction.
Turn away from us, most wonderfully prophesied, by your intercession the righteous wrath of God and deliver all cities and towns from rainlessness and famine, from terrible storms and earthquakes, from deadly ulcers and diseases, from invasion enemies and internecine warfare. Ask, prophet of God, from the Lord for our shepherds holy zeal for God, heartfelt concern for the salvation of the flock, wisdom in teaching and government, piety and strength in temptation, Ask the judges for impartiality and selflessness, righteousness and compassion for the offended, for all those in authority to take care of their subordinates, mercy and justice, and for the subordinates to show humility and obedience to the authorities and diligence. fulfilling one's duties; Yes, having lived in peace and piety in this world, we will be worthy to partake of eternal blessings in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him belongs honor and worship with His Beginning Father and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.