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☦️ Orthodox Church: Prayer of St. Modestus of Jerusalem for Animals
Prayer of Saint Modestus of Jerusalem for Animals~Offered in the Service for Blessing of Animals
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, compassionate and all-good, Who fashioned in wisdom both the invisible and visible creation, Who pour Your Mercies upon everything that has been made by You; Who, in Your loving providence, provide for all Your creatures, from the first to the last; hear my/our prayer and drive away and banish every injury and illness from all these animals which are being enjoyed by Your servants. {names of all the animals being blessed}
Yes Lord, look down from Your holy swelling place and bless all these animals, as you blessed the flock of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and of all Your faithful servants. Multiply them, grant them health, strength and productivity; render them robust and successful in the various services which they render so that their owners, having derived abundant benefits from them, may engage in all good works which are pleasing to You, and may glorify on earth Your Holy Name, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.