5 popular Serbian prayers and their meaning

Here are five popular Serbian prayers, along with their meaning in English:

Prayer: Oče naš (Our Father)

Serbian:

Well, my daughter is in the clouds,
The light is the same as her name,
the two of you,
That's the house where both of you live
and in the forest there is a cloud.
Хлеб наш насушни дај нам данас
и опрости нам дугове наше
There is also one with my own eyes.
И не уведи нас у искушење,
но избави нас од злога. Amin.


German:

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
As in heaven, so on earth.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins,
as we also forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Meaning: This is the central Christian prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. It emphasizes worshiping God, trusting in His care, and asking for forgiveness.

2. Prayer: Bogorodice Djevo (Prayer to the Mother of God)

Serbian:

Богородице ДИево, радуј се,
Благодатна Маријо, Господ је с тобом;
благословена си ти међу женама,
и благословен плод утробе твоје,
Here you can take a shower.

German:

Mother of God, rejoice,
O Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you;
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
for you have given birth to the Savior of our souls.

Meaning: This prayer is a tribute to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. It expresses gratitude and honor for her role in the salvation of mankind.

3. Prayer: Gospode Isuse Hriste (Prayer to Jesus Christ)

Serbian:

Господе Исусе Христе, Сине Божји,
помилуј ме грешног/грешну.

German:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
Have mercy on me, a sinner.

Meaning: This short prayer, also called the "Jesus Prayer," is often repeated and is a request for God's mercy. It is particularly deeply rooted in the Orthodox tradition.

4. Prayer: Sveti Sava molitva (Prayer of Saint Sava)

Serbian:

Боже, дај ми снаге д с сачувам од зла
And before you go, you will celebrate.
Помози ми, д будем добар и д д чиним добро свима.
Чувај ме, Боже, од свих невоља болести.
Amin.

German:

God, give me the strength to stay away from evil
and to always be fair before you.
Help me to be good and to do good to everyone.
Protect me, God, from all troubles and illnesses.
Amen.

Meaning:This prayer is attributed to Saint Sava, the patron saint of Serbia, and expresses the wish for a virtuous life that is pleasing to God.

5. Prayer: Molitva pre spavanja (Prayer before sleeping)

Serbian:

The hospital was there for you.
Say something to Koi and tell me
I would like to see the menu as well as the device.
Чувај ме, Господе, током ноћи и дај ми мирни сан.
Amin.

German:

Lord, I thank you for this day.
I forgive all who have offended me,
and ask you to forgive me if I have offended anyone.
Protect me, Lord, during the night and grant me a peaceful sleep.
Amen.

Meaning: This prayer before sleeping expresses gratitude for the past day, asks for forgiveness and for God's protection during the night.

These prayers are deeply rooted in the Serbian Orthodox tradition and are often recited in daily life to find spiritual strength and comfort.