Mysteries of Hope (optional for Mondays)

Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Tuesday)

Sorrowful Mysteries (Wednesdays and Fridays)

Glorious Mysteries (Saturdays and Sundays)

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In honour of the Mother of God

Beginning Prayers

Sign of the Cross

 In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen. (3)

Holding the cross, begin: Glory to God

Glory be to You, our God, glory be to You!

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth, Who are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of life, come and dwell within us; cleanse us of all that defiles us, and, o good one, save our souls.

During the Paschal Season, we replace the Prayer to the Holy Spirit with the Paschal Troparion: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and to those in the tombs giving life. (3)

On the first bead: Confession of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father. Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. on the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

On the following three beads: Angelic Salutation

† Glory be to the Father Who created us, now and for ever and ever.  Amen.

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

† Glory be to the Son Who redeemed us, now and for ever and ever.  Amen.

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

† Glory be to the Holy Spirit Who sanctifies us, and confirms us in the holy catholic and orthodox faith, now and for ever and ever.  Amen

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string following the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

As a general rule,

  • The JOYFUL MYSTERIES are said on Monday and Tuesday;
  • The LUMINOUS MYSTERIES on Thursday
  • The SORROWFUL MYSTERIES on Wednesday and Friday
  • The GLORIOUS MYSTERIES on Saturday and Sunday

 

Joyful Mysteries – Mondays and Tuesdays –

On each main bead: announce the Mystery; read the scriptural passage if you wish; recite the Lord’s Prayer; followed by the Angelic Salutation ten times, while meditating upon the Mystery. * * *

First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and said, “Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you … Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus …” and Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to Your word” (Lk 1:26-38).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

† Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.

Second Joyful Mystery
The Visitation

Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry: “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! and why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (Lk 1:39-45).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Third Joyful Mystery
The Nativity of Jesus

And while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to be delivered. and she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn (Lk 2:1-7).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fourth Joyful Mystery
The encounter in the Temple

There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him… when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation…” (Lk 2:25-30).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fifth Joyful Mystery
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

After three days Joseph and Mary found Jesus in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions; and all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers… and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your Father and I have been looking for You anxiously.” and He said to them, “How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be in My Father’s house?” and they did not understand the saying which He spoke to them. and He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and His mother kept all these things in her heart (Lk 2:46-51).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

After five decades are completed, we recite or sing the prayer “It is Truly Fitting”.

LUMINOUS Mysteries – Thursdays –

On each main bead: announce the Mystery; read the scriptural passage if you wish; recite the Lord’s Prayer; followed by the Angelic Salutation ten times, while meditating upon the Mystery. * * *

First Luminous Mystery
Theophany

And when Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and John saw the Spirit of God descend like a dove, and alighting on Him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying: “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased” (Mt. 3:13-17).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Second Luminous Mystery
The wedding at Cana

There was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus was also invited to the marriage, with His disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” and Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”… He said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” and they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “now draw some out, and take it to the steward of the feast. ” so they took it… This, the first of His signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him (Jn 2:1-5).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Third Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mk 1:14-15).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fourth Luminous Mystery
The Transfiguration

Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them to a high mountain apart. and He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. and behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him… a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; listen to Him” (Mt 17:1-8).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fifth Luminous Mystery
The Mystical Supper

When the hour came, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with Him… and He took bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: “This is My Body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” and likewise the cup after supper, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My Blood” (Lk 22:14-20).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

After five decades are completed, we recite or sing the prayer “It is Truly Fitting”,

Sorrowful Mysteries – Wednesdays and Fridays –

On each main bead: announce the Mystery; read the scriptural passage if you wish; recite the Lord’s Prayer; followed by the Angelic Salutation ten times, while meditating upon the Mystery. * * *

First Sorrowful Mystery
The agony in the Garden

And when they came to the Mount of olives Jesus said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” and He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, “Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Thine, be done.” and there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him… and His sweat became like great drops of blood falling upon the ground (Lk 22:39-44).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Second Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging

Pilate said to Jesus, “so You are a King?” Jesus answered, “you say that I am a King. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is the truth?” after he had said this, he went out to the Jews again, and told them, “I find no crime in Him. But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover; will you have me release for you the King of the Jews?” They cried out again, “not this Man, but Barabbas!” now Barabbas was a robber. Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him (Jn 18:37- 19:1).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Third Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorian, and they gathered the whole battalion before Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe upon Him, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand. and kneeling before Him they mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and they spat upon Him, and took the reed and struck Him over the head (Mt 27:27-30).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Carries the Cross

They took Jesus, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha (Jn 19:17). And as they led Him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. and there followed Him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented Him (Lk 23:26-27).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion

It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Thy hands I commit My Spirit!” and having said this He breathed His last (Lk 23:33-49).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

After five decades are completed, we recite or sing the prayer “It is Truly Fitting”

Glorious Mysteries – Saturdays and Sundays –

On each main bead: announce the Mystery;

read the scriptural passage if you wish; recite the Lord’s Prayer; followed by the Angelic Salutation ten times, while meditating upon the Mystery. * * *

First Glorious Mystery
The resurrection and entering the tomb

They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He has risen, He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter…” (Mark 16:1-7)

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension

So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by signs that attended it (Mk 16:19-20).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Third Glorious Mystery
The descent of the holy Spirit

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. and suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance (Acts 2:4).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fourth Glorious Mystery
The dormition of the Mother of God and ever-Virgin Mary

At your Holy Dormition, O Mother of God and Mother of Life, clouds caught the apostles up into the air; though dispersed throughout the world, they were brought together to form a single choir before your most pure body. And burying you with reverence, they sang aloud the words of Gabriel: “Rejoice, O full of grace, the Lord is with you!” intercede with your Son and our God to save our souls (Festal Menaion, Aug 15).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Glorification of Mary

In heaven and her holy Protection let us gloriously sing David’s song to the young Bride, to the mother of Christ our God and the King of all. O Master, “the Queen stood at your right hand, clothed in golden robes and adorned with celestial beauty” (Ps 44:10).

You have affirmed her, chosen from among women, and deigned to be born of her because of Your great mercy. You have given her as a help to Your people, to build up and protect Your servants from all misfortunes, o only-blessed one (Menaion, Oct 1).

On the large bead:

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

On the ten small beads that follow:

Rejoice, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of our souls.

On the string after the last bead:

 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy.

After five decades are completed, we recite or sing the prayer  “It is Truly Fitting” . * * *

Concluding Prayer

It is Truly Fitting

Tone 6

It is truly right to bless you,* O God-bearing one,* as the Ever-Blessed and Immaculate* Mother of our God.* More honourable than the cherubim* and by far more glorious than the Seraphim;* ever a virgin, you gave birth to God the Word,* o true Mother of God, we magnify you. * * *

If you wish, you may continue with the following prayers before concluding your Rosary Prayer.

Further Prayers

We flee to the shelter of your mercy, O Virgin Mother of God. Do not reject our prayers of anguish, but free us from tribulations, O only pure and blessed one.

Most glorious, ever-virgin, Mother of God, receive our prayers and bring them to your Son and our god, that through you, He may save our souls.

All you heavenly powers, Holy angels and archangels, pray to god for us sinners.

Holy, glorious, and all-praiseworthy apostles, prophets, martyrs and all you saints: Pray to God for us sinners.

 The Father is our hope, the Son our refuge, the Holy Spirit our protection: O
Holy Trinity, glory be to You!

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Sign of The Cross

† In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. (3)

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