- Jul 16, 2023
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Forgive me for my ignorance, but I heard it said that laity can recite most long prayers; long prayers that contain parts specifically dedicated to Spiritual Frs and Deacons – except you substitute the Spiritual Fr's & Deacon's parts for "Kyrie Eleison x12" and end with "Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us".
Is this correct? Or are laity sinning by attempting to perform such prayers? Should laity never attempt for example, the Great Compline at home, or the Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers and try to stick only to shorter prayers?
I would be interested mainly in instruction from ordained Spiritual Fathers on this one, please, or in direct instruction that has been obtained via someone's Spiritual Father (or Monks, Elders, or Saints - that kind).
Is this correct? Or are laity sinning by attempting to perform such prayers? Should laity never attempt for example, the Great Compline at home, or the Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers and try to stick only to shorter prayers?
I would be interested mainly in instruction from ordained Spiritual Fathers on this one, please, or in direct instruction that has been obtained via someone's Spiritual Father (or Monks, Elders, or Saints - that kind).