How to pray the Lestovka

The Nikonian · Apr 11, 2019

this is how to pray the Lestovka i have found the info on the Russian internet and want to share it with you.

first three and last three steps: Alleluia Alleluia glory to thee God x3 (prostration)

the empty space after the first three and last three steps: Lord have mercy! (bow)

the steps: Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a sinner!

1st big step: remember me Lord when you enter into your kingdom (prostration)

2nd big step; remember me vladyko when you enter into your kingdom (prostration)

3rd big step: remember me Holy One when you enter into your kingdom (prostration)

at the end of the Lestovka after all other prayers have been said

God be merciful to me a sinner! (bow)

you created me Lord have mercy on me! (bow)

it is impossible to count my sins but have mercy on me Lord and forgive me a sinner! (bow)

ArmyMatt · Apr 11, 2019

very nice. you learn something new every day.

Anhelyna · Apr 11, 2019

I have a smaller version of that - you could call it a 'mini Lestovka' given to me as a present about 2011 !

It is very soft and therefore easy to use - goes everywhere with me

nutroll · Apr 11, 2019

You're being very unNikonian, dude.

AMM · Apr 12, 2019

What does "vladyko" mean?
Also, are these made of leather? What is "inside" the rolled up bits?

ArmyMatt · Apr 12, 2019

vladyko means master in Slavonic.

The Nikonian · Apr 12, 2019

AMM said:
What does "vladyko" mean?
Also, are these made of leather? What is "inside" the rolled up bits?

the inside rolled up bits are small pieces of paper with the Jesus prayer written out on it

MariaJLM · Apr 12, 2019

I'm boring, lol. I just stick to the conventional Byzantine Jesus Prayer.

The Nikonian · Apr 13, 2019

Ancient monastic prayer for carrying the Lestovka: Bring forth the sword and confine those in opposition who pursue me; say to my soul ''i am your salvation'' psalm 34:4 (Orthodox numbering)

AMM · Apr 13, 2019

The Nikonian said:
the inside rolled up bits are small pieces of paper with the Jesus prayer written out on it

oh that's neat. Do you know if it's just written once or is it like repeated?

The Nikonian said:
Ancient monastic prayer for carrying the Lestovka: Bring forth the sword and confine those in opposition who pursue me; say to my soul ''i am your salvation'' psalm 34:4 (Orthodox numbering)

This is cool. Isn't the prayer rope called the monk's sword, too?

ArmyMatt · Apr 13, 2019

AMM said:
This is cool. Isn't the prayer rope called the monk's sword, too?

St Paisios called it the Christian's machine gun

RobNJ · Apr 13, 2019

ArmyMatt said:
St Paisios called it the Christian's machine gun

He did have a way with words!

ArmyMatt · Apr 13, 2019

yes he sure did!

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