Save, Lord, Your people, and bless Your inheritance, granting victories over the opposition, and preserving Your life through Your Cross.
In Russian
Save, Lord, Your people and bless those who belong to You, helping Orthodox Christians defeat their enemies and preserving Your holy Church by the power of Your Cross.
Property is property of those who believe in Christ. Opponents are opponents, enemies. Residence – home, society, Church.
What is this prayer?
This is a troparion (praise) to the Cross and at the same time a prayer for the Fatherland.
What do we ask God for in this prayer?
We ask that the Lord deliver us, Orthodox Christians, from troubles and misfortunes, grant us prosperity in life, give us the strength to defeat all violators of the peace and security of the state, and protect us with His Cross.