The Trisagion
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
About This Prayer
The Trisagion ('Thrice-Holy') is one of the most ancient hymns of the Church, sung at the Divine Liturgy and used in many other services. It is addressed to the Holy Trinity. The hymn is also used at the beginning of most Orthodox prayers as part of the 'usual beginning.'
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