Умная молитва. Η Νοερά προσευχή. The Jesus prayer.

Religious chant in Greek. Песнопение на греческом языке “Η Νοερά προσευχή“. Translation into English: I have escaped from the Pharaoh, from the Egyptian slavery, And I’ll climb up to Sinai led by Moses. I’ll climb up to Sinai. Oh how I wish that! I’ll climb onto its holy summit and I’ll practise the (Jesus) prayer. The ascent is difficult. Oh God, give me patience, endurance and firmness so that I can achieve the prayer. First of all the obedience, the Holy Scripture, attention and Holy Silence strengthen the prayer. In order to be able to practise the prayer It is necessary throw out all the worldly vanity from your mind. In the beginning say the prayer by word of mouth And then, in proper time, you’ll be able do the prayer in your mind. May all your attention be focused on the prayer words, Because when you imagine (have fancies) There is a danger to be deceived (in illusions) by the devil. The prayer irritates the Seductor ( that is the devil) very much, Therefore don’t be afraid being attacked by him. And the tree of the prayer gives birth to the sweet fruits. Oh what for a honey is it you even can’t imagine. Don’t ask me explain how the prayer works, I can’t express this Divine Mystery. When you’ll see that the prayer takes effect inside you, Guard it properly with the great humility. My honourable Elder (Geronta - spiritual leader), my Moses in spirit, Pray for me so that I can achieve the prayer. And the Mother of Christ, Mysterious Mother Superior, Blesses monks and gives them the prayer (the ability to pray truly, purely). I’ll climb up to Sinai. Oh how much I wish that! I’ll climb onto its holy summit so that I can practise the prayer. You can read about the Jesus prayer at: