Additional Prayers

Prayer for a Departed Child 

O Lord who watches over children in the present life and in the world to come because of their simplicity and innocence of mind, abundantly satisfying them with a place in Abraham’s bosom, bringing them to live in radiantly shining places where the spirits of the righteous dwell: receive in peace the soul of Your little servant (name), for You Yourself have said, “Let the little children come to Me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” AMEN.

Prayer for a Departed Child after a Miscarriage

Remember , O Lord and Lover of mankind, the soul of your departed child, which has died in the womb of it's mother. Baptize him/her, O Lord, in the sea of your generosity and save him/her by your ineffable grace. AMEN.

Prayer After a Misscarriage 

O Sovereign Master, Lord our God, Who was born of the all-pure Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, and as an infant was laid in a manger: do You Yourself, according to Your great mercy, have regard for this Your servant (Name) who has miscarried that which was conceived in her. Heal her suffering, granting to her, O Loving Lord, health and strength of body and soul. Guard her with a shining Angel from every assault of sickness and weakness and all inward torment. You who accept the innocence of infancy in Your Kingdom, comfort the mind of Your servant and bring her peace. AMEN.