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Calming of the Storm

Father John has posted these prayers for our faithful who may have been impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida which has wrecked havoc within our communities. Please pray for all those who have been affected, praying that Almighty God will watch over each and everyone in their time of need.

Holy Father Herman of Alaska Pray Unto God for Us!

Christ

O LORD JESUS CHRIST HAVE MERCY ON US SINNERS!

As you saved your apostles from perishing in a storm by calming wind and waves on you command, so now keep us safe and sound in this hurricane season. Grant us favorable and benign weather. Protect us from the unpredictable elements of nature. Steer us from storm, flood, fire, illness, injury, disaster and sudden death. Preserve us from all evil and harm for we, though sinful, are nonetheless the work of Your hands. And You together with your Father who has no beginning and Your all holy good and life giving Spirit are our God in whom we live, move, and have being. Now and ever and unto ages and ages. Amen.

Most Holy Theotokos Save Us!

MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS SAVE US!

Seeing how your holy and powerful maternal intercessions and safe haven for the storm tossed, count us worthy of your prayers during this season of uncertain and threatening weather. Beg your divine human Son to grant us mercy, forgiveness, health, safety and salvation over the coming months. For He is sure to listen to you, His mother, the woman whom all generations call blessed. Amen.

st herman of alaska

HOLY FATHER HERMAN OF ALASKA PRAY TO GOD FOR US!

While you were alive on Earth, your prayers kept your spiritual children safe from tidal surge and forest fire and after your death your heavenly intercessions calmed stormy seas saving Saintly Bishop Innocent from peril. Do not less for us in your fatherly love for your adopted land. Implore your Master to safeguard for us from such dangers too for we know God is wondrous in his Saints. Amen.