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How to pray the Lestovka

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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)

 

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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

 
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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
 
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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?
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?
 
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