Psalms — Request Online
The Psalms are the prayerful songs of King David that form the foundation of Orthodox worship. At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, individual psalms are read at the special request of the faithful.
Psalm for Peace
Reading of peace psalms for the reconciliation of those at odds and the preservation of love between spouses.
Saturday Psalms
Reading of memorial psalms on Saturday, the day traditionally dedicated to the commemoration of the departed.
Psalms for Every Occasion
Reading of selected psalms for the believer's need: in illness, sorrow, hardship or thanksgiving.
Psalm of Thanksgiving
Reading of psalms of thanksgiving to the glory of the Lord for blessings and help received.
Psalm of Repentance (Psalm 50/51)
Reading of the 50th penitential psalm of King David (Psalm 51 in Western numbering) — one of the strongest prayers for the forgiveness of sins.
Psalm for Protection
Reading of psalms for protection from visible and invisible enemies, from troubles and calamities.
Monday Psalms
Reading of psalms at the beginning of the week — for a blessing on the whole week ahead.
Tuesday Psalms
Reading of psalms on the second day of the week — for wisdom and help in one's affairs.
Wednesday Psalms
Reading of psalms on the third day of the week — for help in temptations and difficulties.
Thursday Psalms
Reading of psalms on the fourth day of the week — for spiritual strengthening.
Friday Psalms
Reading of psalms on the day of Christ's Crucifixion — for repentance and spiritual insight.
Psalm for Healing
Reading of psalms for healing from illnesses and ailments.
Psalm for a Prisoner
Reading of psalms for those in prison — for a just trial and a speedy release.
Psalm against Poverty
Reading of psalms for deliverance from poverty, debt and material hardship.
Psalm for Good Fortune
Reading of psalms for God's blessing and good fortune in one's affairs.
Psalm against Deception
Reading of psalms for protection from deception, slander and dishonest people.
Psalm for Love
Reading of psalms for the gift of love, the preservation of the family and reconciliation.
Psalm for Work
Reading of psalms for God's blessing on work and finding employment.
Psalms for Every Need
Reading of selected psalms for any need of the believer — universal prayerful help.
Psalms for the Newly Departed
Reading of memorial psalms for one recently departed — for the repose of the soul of the newly departed.
Psalm against Illness
Reading of psalms for deliverance from various illnesses and the strengthening of health.