Deliverance Prayer from Demonic Influence
Prayers of St. John Chrysostom
Introduction
St. John Chrysostom (344-407 AD), Archbishop of Constantinople and one of the greatest Church Fathers, is known for his profound prayers that have remained in use in Christian tradition for centuries. His written prayers include petitions for protection against evil, demonic influence, and spiritual purity.
Below are deliverance prayers based on the teachings of St. John Chrysostom and texts preserved in the prayer tradition.
I. PRAYER FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DEMONS AND EVIL SPIRITS
Lord, protect me from evil people, demons, impure passions, and everything improper.
Lord, You know all things; Lord, as You will, so I will Your goodness; Your will be done in me.
Lord, do not leave me without Your heavenly treasure.
Lord, save me from eternal torment.
Lord, if I have sinned in mind or thought, word or deed, forgive me.
Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, cowardice, and hardened insensitivity.
Lord, deliver me from every temptation.
Lord, enlighten my heart, which evil desires have made blind.
Lord, I as a human have sinned, but You as a generous and merciful God, have mercy on my soul and guide me to repentance.
Lord, send Your grace to help me, that I may praise Your holy name.
Lord Jesus Christ, write me, Your servant, in the book of life and grant me a blessed end of life.
Lord, my God, though I have done nothing good before You, let me by Your grace begin to live righteously.
Lord, water my heart with the dew of Your grace.
Lord of heaven and earth, remember me, Your sinful and shameful servant, in Your Kingdom. Amen.
II. LITURGICAL PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE AND PURIFICATION
Based on texts from the Divine Liturgy of Constantinople and the exorcism practice of St. John Chrysostom.
Lord, Almighty God, God of Israel, who heals every sickness and infirmity, look upon Your servant/servants; seek out, examine, and drive out from them all works of the devil.
Rebuke the unclean spirits and send them away, purify the works of Your hands.
Quickly cast Satan beneath their feet and give them victory over the devil and his unclean spirits, that they, having received Your mercy, may become worthy of Your immortal and heavenly…
That they may be cleansed from all demonic influence, live piously, righteously, and worthily, and may partake of Your Holy Mysteries, through Your Only-begotten Son and our God, with whom You are filled and honored together with the All-Holy, Good, and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
III. PRAYER FOR PURIFICATION OF SOULS AND SPIRITUAL FREEDOM
O You who have rebuked all unclean spirits and by the power of Your Word cast out the legion, come now through Your Only-begotten Son to this creature whom You have created in Your image, and deliver him from the adversary who binds him,
that he, having received Your mercy and being purified, may join the ranks of Your holy flock and be preserved as a living temple of the Holy Spirit, and may partake of the Divine and Holy Mysteries through the grace and compassion…
Of Your Only-begotten Son and our God, with whom You are filled and honored together with the All-Holy, Good, and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
IV. 24 PRAYERS ACCORDING TO THE HOURS OF THE DAY
(Selected prayers against demonic influence)
St. John Chrysostom wrote 24 prayers to be prayed for each hour of day and night. Here are presented those that concern protection against evil:
1. Lord, do not take from me Your heavenly blessing.
2. Lord, save me from eternal torment.
3. Lord, if I have sinned intentionally or in thought, word or deed, forgive me.
4. Lord, deliver me from all ignorance and carelessness, cowardice and hardened heart.
5. Lord, deliver me from every temptation.
6. Lord, enlighten my heart, which evil desire has darkened.
7. Lord, I as a human have sinned, but You as a generous God, have mercy on my soul.
8. Lord, send Your grace to help me.
9. Lord Jesus Christ, write me as Your servant in the book of life and grant me a blessed death.
10. Lord, my God, even if I have done nothing good before You, grant me by Your grace to begin righteously.
11. Lord, save me from evil people, demons, carnal passions, and everything unlawful.
12. Lord, I know that You act according to Your will; may Your will be done also in me, a sinner, for You are blessed forever. Amen.
V. PRAYER FOR LOVE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
Lord, grant me humility, freedom from my own will, and obedience.
Lord, grant me patience, long-suffering, and gentleness.
Lord, plant in me Your holy fear, the source of all blessings.
Lord, enable me to love You with all my soul, mind, and heart; and my neighbor as myself.
Lord, protect me from evil people, demons, impure passions, and everything improper.
Lord, as You have commanded; Lord, as You know all things; Lord, as You desire, I desire Your goodness; Your will be done in me.
Lord, Your will, not my will be done, through the prayers of the Most Holy Mother of God and all the saints, for You are blessed forever. Amen.
VI. PRAYER IN THE EVENING BEFORE SLEEP
Lord, cleanse my soul from all evil.
Lord, protect me from evil people, demons, and evil thoughts.
Lord, You know that I am weak and frail; give me strength to resist evil and to live according to Your commandments.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Amen.
CONCLUSION
These prayers according to St. John Chrysostom have been in use in the Orthodox Church for over 1600 years. They express deep trust in God’s protective power and humble acknowledgment of our weakness without His grace.
When we pray these prayers with a sincere heart, we acknowledge that only God can protect us from spiritual evil and give us strength to live a holy life.
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
Usage Guidelines:
- Pray these prayers regularly, especially in the morning and evening
- Sign of the Cross – make the sign of the cross before and after praying
- Sincerity – pray with a sincere and humble heart
- Faith – believe in God’s power and His mercy
- Repentance – confess your sins and seek forgiveness
- Persistence – pray persistently, not only in crisis situations
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
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