Prayer and the Rule of Prayer

The morning and evening prayers of the prayer book form the daily rule; its measure is agreed with one's confessor. Prayers are read before icons, standing, with the sign of the cross and bows.

The short prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner” is repeated through the day; it is the basis of the tradition of inner prayer.

Prayers are given according to the standard prayer-book text without editorial alteration of the canonical wording; explanations are kept separate.