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You are very much welcome MariaRegina. I noticed several times in the posting that it was mentioned to sleep with an icon. What do you mean by icon and what is it's purpose?
Moriah Ruth
We have three icons above our bed facing East.
Divine Prayers and Services, compiled and arranged by the Late Reverend Seraphim Nassar, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, 1993, p. 89.
I am breaking this powerful prayer into smaller paragraphs. This red hardbound book is also lovingly referred to as the Five Pounder by chanters and readers.
However, this holy prayer is not found in the red paperback prayerbook put out by the Antiochians, and that is a shame as this prayer is so powerful and effective. Now that we have been praying it before falling asleep, my husband no longer has terrifying dreams.
Thank you ArmyMatt for answering my question regarding the icons and it's purpose. So the icons are images of the saints and Jesus. Are these like little statues images or pictures? Also are these used to protect one while sleeping?
Moriah Ruth
Also are these used to protect one while sleeping?
Thank you ArmyMatt for answering the rest of my question. However doesn't God and His angels protect us? Also are we not to put our trust in God instead of material things? And when we use images or icons do these not become idols?
I believe that God protects us as well as His angels. What more do we need? This is just my thinking.
Moriah Ruth
Excellent points, Matt.
Oh, just wanted to say that I found that prayer in my little prayer book - the Little Compline - the part MariaRegina posted, and I've prayed before bed the past couple nights, and my dreams have been less vivid, first off, and not scary or bad in any way. Thank you!
Oh, just wanted to say that I found that prayer in my little prayer book - the Little Compline - the part MariaRegina posted, and I've prayed before bed the past couple nights, and my dreams have been less vivid, first off, and not scary or bad in any way. Thank you!
Pray this prayer with your children too. It also helps them.
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