St. George Cathedral of Stockholm
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Topic: The Jesus Prayer
It is a great blessing and joy to speak with you today, especially as catechumens and newly illumined Christians—those who are approaching, or have recently entered, the fullness of the Orthodox faith. You are not simply learning about Orthodoxy. You are entering into a new life. You are entering into communion with the living God.
Upon the written recommendation of one of our Catechumens, today we will reflect together on one of the greatest treasures entrusted to the Orthodox Church, the Jesus Prayer.
This prayer is simple. It is short. It is accessible to everyone. And yet, according to the Holy Fathers, it contains within itself the whole mystery of salvation.
The Jesus Prayer is this: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
This prayer has been prayed by saints, martyrs, monks, bishops, priests, and laypeople for nearly two thousand years. It has sanctified deserts, monasteries, cities, homes, prisons, hospitals, and hearts.
Ελληνική Ορθόδοξη Ενορία Αγίου Ανδρέα Μάλμε 