Prayers for all occasions.

In difficult everyday situations, people turn to God. The Almighty hears their sincere prayers and helps those who ask. In order for God to help your trouble, you must correctly contact him and his helpers. You will learn about saints and prayers from this article.

Which saint and icon protects the house from fire, protects from thieves and enemies

One of the obligatory attributes of the Orthodox religion is an icon. She is an image of the image of the Saint. Of course, a believer can always turn to God when he needs it.

But sometimes it can be difficult to concentrate your thoughts on prayer. The icon is the symbol that helps the Orthodox to tune into a connection with the Lord. An icon that has not been consecrated in a church is just a piece of furniture. But when consecrated, it is a powerful amulet that protects your home from adversity.

It is important to know which icon needs to be placed in the house so that it protects it from robberies and disasters. Reliable shield against fires and lightning The following icons serve:

• St. Nikita of Novgorod - protects from evil energy. It also eliminates fears and cleanses people’s souls. It should be placed in the main room.

St. Nikita of Novgorod

• Burning Bush - it also protects people who work with fire or weapons.

Burning bush

It is customary to ask the Force before the faces to protect your home and material property from theft and robbery: ·

• St. Theodore Tyrone the Great Martyr - it is recommended to place the icon if thieving, dishonest people live near you.

Theodore Tyrone

• Mother of God “Sign” - protects from robberies.

Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”

• St. John the Warrior - helps to find thieves and recover stolen goods. You need to hang the image above the front door.

John the Warrior

Icons will help against the evil eye of unkind people, envious people and the thoughts of enemies:

• Seven-arrow - depicts the Blessed Virgin, whose body was pierced by seven arrows, symbolizing the suffering that she had to endure. You can also pray to this icon for human mercy. They hang it opposite the door to the home. It is believed that people with bad thoughts will not be able to cross the threshold of the home where this shrine hangs.

• The Ostrobramskaya icon of the Mother of God is a strong talisman against damage and dark forces. They also turn to her, asking for peace. Helps avoid quarrels in the family.

Ostrobramskaya Icon of the Mother of God

Do not forget that the icon is not the Almighty himself or the saints, but only their images. Therefore, pray not to the icon, but to the saint depicted on it. Priests always say that they venerate the icon, but do not worship it. You need to worship the Heavenly Father.

An icon works as a talisman only in cases where your faith in the Lord is strong.

IMPORTANT: Correctly place amulets-icons on the eastern wall of the house.

In the old days this is exactly what they did. Now, given the modern layout of our apartments, it is allowed to hang images of saints in other places. You just need to follow the main rules:

• choose a place for the icon from where the entire room is visible. Wash and cross him.
• The place for the images is selected once, do not move them unnecessarily.
• Before installing the icon, walk through all the rooms with it.
• Do not hang pictures or other decor between the icons on the wall
• do not place them near a noise source (TV, stereo system)
• You can decorate shrines with flowers or embroidered towels.
• do not store icons in closed drawers or cabinets
• you can put candles or a lamp next to it

Prayer to protect the house

In various situations, believers ask God or the Saints for protection. Such an appeal is, in essence, a prayer, which can be mental or pronounced out loud.

This is a person’s attempt in moments of weakness to receive help from Higher powers. Sometimes, leaving our home even for a short time, we are overcome with anxiety for its safety. What about situations when we leave for a long time?

In order to protect your home from unkind people and disasters, they use a talisman prayer. It also helps to get rid of negativity and unfavorable energy at home. You can turn to the Almighty or to the Saints who protect your home:

• go to church.
• write notes for the health of your family.
• Place candles in front of the images of the Son of God, Nicholas the Pleasant and the Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
• get some holy water.
• purchase candles (12 pcs.).
• in your house, light them near the icons.
• read the prayer.
• Wash your face and your household with water from the church.
• Spray the corners of the home with the remaining water.

The following tips will also help protect your home from negativity:

• invite a priest to the house so that he can bless the room.
• try not to quarrel or swear in the house.
• when leaving home, bless it.

Family icon - the keeper of the hearth, helping in love and family life

It is believed that every home should have icons. In difficult life situations, images of Saints help people.

By turning to icons, it is easier for a believer to cope with unfavorable circumstances. A family icon brings special grace. It is believed that a strong family can only be based on a common faith and spiritual closeness.

Family icon - Joseph, Mary, Jesus

A family icon is passed down from generation to generation, and represents a spiritual shrine of the family. The tradition of having a family icon dates back to the times of Ancient Rus'. Such an icon can depict:

• heavenly patrons of family members.
• saints, especially revered in the family A family icon can also become an icon with which any favorable events in the family and miraculous incidents are associated, or an ancient shrine preserved by all generations.

To have a family icon that has protected more than one generation means to have a powerful amulet for your family. Such a shrine is endowed with special, very strong positive energy.

Not all families have such shrines. You can choose an icon yourself that will help you create and maintain a strong, loving family. Traditionally, icons with images of: ·

• Murom miracle workers Peter and Fevronia - despite all the trials they managed to preserve love. Having died in different monasteries on the same day and hour, after death their bodies ended up together.

Peter and Fevronia

• Saints Joachim and Anna - parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The icon is considered the patroness of childless couples.

Joachim and Anna

• Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalya - having been tortured in the name of faith, Adrian died, and Natalya died on his tomb.

Adrian and Natalia

• Saints Samon, Guria and Aviv are the patron saints of married women. The icon helps guide the family in the right direction and bring harmony to family life.

• The Most Holy Theotokos “Unfading Color” - preserves peace and love in the family, reconciles in moments of quarrels and disagreements.

"Eternal Color"

• Mother of God “Unbreakable Wall” - takes trials and troubles away from the family. Helps to return an unfaithful spouse to the family.

"The Unbreakable Wall"

• Saint Matrona the Blessed is a faithful assistant in family affairs and will help find a way out of a difficult situation.

Matrona of Moscow

• Iveron Mother of God - helps to avoid conflicts and swearing in the family.

Icon of the Iveron Mother of God

Place icons in your home - patrons of family happiness. They will help maintain good relationships, love and respect for each other in your family, soften quarrels, and help on difficult days.

Prayer for family well-being and happiness

For every person, family and loved ones are the most important component of life. Disagreements and quarrels between loved ones cause deep emotional wounds and take away strength.

Sincere prayers addressed to the Heavenly Father or patron saints will help preserve well-being, love and happiness in the family. You can pronounce it in your own words. The main thing is sincere faith and Divine love in your heart and soul.

Icon bringing good luck and prosperity to the home, family

It’s good when our loved ones are prosperous and our family lives in stable prosperity. Sometimes it happens that luck seems to turn away from us, and no matter how hard we try, we cannot get out of difficulties.

Icons depicting Saints will help you overcome family problems and bring prosperity to your home:

• Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trimifunts - an assistant in material and housing problems. They pray to this icon for the successful sale or purchase of a house if there is not enough money to purchase important purchases.

icon of St. Spyridon of Trimythous

• The Holy Great Martyr Tryphon - in the old days they prayed to him during famine. This image will serve as a reliable shield from property damage and financial problems · John the Merciful - helps to find stable income and material well-being

icon of the Holy Great Martyr Tryphon

Prayer for prosperity and money and luck

We all know: money is not the most important thing in life. However, no one wants to end up in poverty. And we all want monetary stability and financial well-being.

In order to avoid difficulties with money and attract good luck in life, you can ask God or your guardian angel for this. Use these prayer words:

Orthodox Christians often turn to the Saints with requests for prosperity:

• Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
• To the Wonderworker Nicholas
• Tikhon Zadonsky
• Xenia the Blessed
• John the Merciful

The most powerful icon against diseases that helps in health

We don’t think about health until we or our loved ones suffer from illness. Unfortunately, even the latest advances in medicine cannot overcome some diseases. And believers ask for healing from the Higher Powers.

In Orthodox iconography there are a number of miraculous healing icons that are especially revered by the people. There are many legends about how images of Saints helped to save people from terrible illnesses and even blindness. Which icon should you turn to to ask for health for yourself and your loved ones?

• The image of Jesus Christ is considered the most important icon that helps with illness and suffering. The Savior himself experienced terrible physical torment, so he understands the pain of the asking person
• The Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” is one of the most healing icons. Known among the people for its miraculous healing ability.

Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”

• Image of Saint Panteleimon - he is one of the most powerful patrons of people who experience physical suffering. His image can protect even from the most terrible diseases. They also pray to the Saint when a complex operation is ahead. Healing icons are placed near the sick person’s bed and they are addressed in prayer every day.

St. Panteleimon

Prayer for healing and health

In case of illnesses of yours or your loved ones, use the Divine power of words. Pray to the Lord or the Holy Great Martyrs for protection over you and for health.

Believe that the Heavenly healers will hear every one who asks and suffers. They provide their help by relieving physical pain and giving strength of spirit.

Prayers for the health of a sick person have truly enormous power. He must be baptized in the church. You can say words of prayer in the Temple or at home, turning to the images.

Saint protecting children

The clergy say that children have special guardianship of Heaven, since they are still defenseless and pure before the world. A child baptized in a church has his own Guardian Angel. Take care of him too Savior and Most Holy Theotokos.

Among the Orthodox Saints there are those who especially patronize small children. This is due to the peculiarities of their actions in earthly life. The main patron who protects children is the Saint Stylian of Parthagon.

Stylian of Parthagon

From an early age he was distinguished by his desire for holiness. Having reached adulthood, he distributed property to the poor, took monastic vows and settled in a cave. After Divine grace descended on Stylian, he began to heal the sick. He especially devoted his life to the treatment and spiritual education of children.

In addition, Saint Stylian was considered the patron saint of babies who were yet to be born. Women suffering from infertility call for his help and ask him to give them children. On the icons Saint Stylian is depicted with a baby in his arms. They honor him November 26.

The following Heavenly patrons also protect children from evil forces and misfortunes:

• Wonderworker Saint Nicholas
• Holy Martyr Neophytos of Nicaea
• Holy Child - Martyr Gabriel of Bialystok

Gabriel of Bialystok

The saint after whom the child is named. Icons depicting these helpers of God should be placed in the child’s room. Church ministers point out that these images are not a talisman for a child. Help is sent by the Almighty through the prayers of the Saint, to whom you address through the icon.

Prayer for the health of the child

The most powerful prayer is, of course, a mother’s prayer for the health of the child. Because there are no thoughts or words more sincere than a mother’s prayer for her child.

When a child is sick, loving parents are ready to do anything to make the illness go away. However, do not forget that prayer for your children is not bargaining with Heavenly powers.

Often in sad moments we make any vows to God, if only he would help in healing our loved ones. And when recovery happens, we forget about what was promised.

Prayer for the health of the child should be conscious, devoid of thoughtless vows. After all, the Heavenly Healer helps us without asking for anything in return. It is customary for Orthodox Christians to pray for the health of their children to:

• Jesus the Savior
• Blessed Virgin Mary
• Healer Panteleimon
• Matrona Blessed of Moscow

You need to pray for the recovery of children correctly:

• Decide which Saint you will pray to.
• go to church and write a note about the child's health.
• place candles in front of the icons of the Savior, Mother of God and Saint.
• in prayer, first ask forgiveness for your sins and weaknesses.
• ask to heal the servant of God (name) from illness and not torment his soul with suffering.
• When you pray for a child under seven years old, say “God’s child.”
• collect holy water.
• At home, read a prayer by placing your hand on the child’s head.
• wash him with holy water.
• It’s better to pray several times a day, even when you’re just thinking about your child.

There are many canonical prayers for the healing of children. They can be found in Prayer Books or on the Internet. But know that when you ask for the healing of a child, you can speak in your own words, it is not necessary to memorize the texts.

God will hear you in any case, because prayer comes from the heart. The clergy say that the Lord is merciful to the mother’s words, so you can pray to Him for an unbaptized child.

Icon of the patroness of women for marriage

Almost every worldly girl wants to start a family by marrying a good man. In the Orthodox understanding, the purpose of marriage is not only the birth of children, but also spiritual unity. Therefore, you should not be embarrassed to ask the Lord for marriage.

The desire to meet a worthy man in order to live with him in love is natural and natural. Sometimes a believing girl or her parents go to churches and monasteries where the relics of Saints or miraculous icons are kept. There they offer their prayers, asking Heaven to arrange their personal lives.

Often these prayers are prayed before icons:

• Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa - she has long been considered the main patroness of girls of marriageable age. The martyr is not only a healer of various ailments, but also helps girls marry for love. In the old days, an icon with the image of Paraskeva stood in every home and helped women in marriage.

• Fedorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God - this miraculous icon is revered as a reliable patroness of young virgins for marriage.

• “The unfading color” of the Most Holy Theotokos – helps in choosing the right husband.
• Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - people turn to him in many difficult life situations, he also helps to arrange a happy marriage.
• Andrew the First-Called - it is recommended that the parents of their daughters pray to her that they be chaste and marry safely.

Andrew the First-Called

• Matrona of Moscow is the comforter of lonely hearts and the guardian of the family, helping young virgins find family happiness.
• Saint Seraphim of Sarov - helps women get married in adulthood.

Saint Seraphim of Sarov

The words of prayer pronounced on the holiday have special power. Protection of the Virgin Mary. Many girls wait for this day to ask the Heavenly Powers for marriage. They pray about this before the face of the Mother of God.

Before contacting the Intercessor, you should prepare:

• let go of grievances, forgive those men with whom you did not have a good relationship.
• take a swim, cleanse yourself not only spiritually, but also physically.
• tidy up your house, your home should also be harmonious.
• ask your parents for blessings; say the words of prayer.

You can also pray to other Saints who are close to you in spirit. You don't need to know any special words.

Ask about what worries you: about the desire to get married, about the fear of loneliness, about how you see your future husband and marriage with him. At the end of the prayer, do not forget to thank the Saint for his help and for what you already have in your life.

Among believers, the prayer for marriage to Saint Joseph is considered very powerful:

Prayer to Joseph

Remember that we are rewarded according to our faith. Miracles happen more often than we think.

The most powerful icon in the world

In the Orthodox world The most powerful icon is considered to be the icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa”(Greek Pantanassa). This is a small image dating from the 17th century. This icon is located in Greece, in the Vatopedi monastery on Holy Mount Athos.

Since the beginning of this century, this miraculous shrine began to flow myrrh. It depicts the Most Pure Virgin in crimson robes, seated on the Throne. In the hands of the Mother of God is a baby, the Son of God, holding a scroll. And in the background there are two Angels.

This image of the Mother of God has the most powerful healing power. The miraculous properties of this shrine are known throughout the world.

She helped many people get rid of terrible diseases, including cancer. She is also approached by people who pray for their children if they have become alcoholics and drug addicts.

Mandatory three icons that should be in every home

There are a large number of icons depicting the faces of saints. This is due to the fact that there are a great many human needs and needs.

Each Saint is endowed with a certain gift for his work or suffering. People turn to them with prayers.

There are no restrictions on the number of icons in the house. You can place as many shrines as you see fit.

However, don't get too carried away. After all, a person’s faith is measured not by the number of icons, but by his thoughts and actions.

Kazan Mother of God

• Holy Trinity Life-Giving(as a symbol of unity and love).

The Holy Trinity

It is believed that they should be present in the home of all Orthodox Christians. But some clergy say that images are mandatory Son of God and Mother of God.

They are taken to the wedding, and then left in the house as guardians of the family hearth. And the person chooses the third icon himself. This could be a face:

• Saint Panteleimon the Healer.
• Nicholas the Wonderworker.
• The saint in whose honor you or family members were baptized.
• Saint, who is your Guardian Angel.

A strong Orthodox prayer-amulet to all saints for help, in gratitude, for all occasions: text

There are a great many Orthodox prayers: about health, marriage, from the evil eye, etc. In difficult times, we read them, turning to our Heavenly Helpers.

And there are “universal” prayers, amulets for all life situations. The effectiveness of their words is enhanced by time. Learn these prayers yourself and teach them to your children. Explain that prayer is communication with our Lord.

A very strong prayer-amulet, a real “shield” even in very dangerous situations, is this:

Also protects humans out of trouble, a dashing person turns to his Guardian Angel:

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

Prayer Request 12 apostles for help:

Life without love is empty and meaningless. In the unity of souls you can find a source of inspiration and happiness. Who should you pray to to find your soulmate? You should know that a prayer request for love and marriage is a request for pure feelings and the birth of children.

How to find your soulmate?

Finding your soul mate can take years, and sometimes even a lifetime. How to speed up a long-awaited meeting? Which saints should we pray for love?

Prayer is a powerful and effective tool that will help you concentrate on your desire. A request addressed to higher powers with faith and hope will certainly come true.

It is a mistake to believe that only memorized prayers will help convey a request to heaven. Words spoken from the heart also carry strong energy potential. The structure of the prayer consists of gratitude for existing blessings, repentance for sins and requests for love (marriage).

Mentally focusing on the desire will help you choose the right words. You should not ask a higher power for love as an instrument of pleasure or self-affirmation. Purity of thoughts and sincerity should be the basis of prayer.

Who should you pray to to find your soulmate? You can turn to the Savior, the Mother of God, and your guardian angel with a request for love.

Prohibited Methods

You should be careful about your desires and clearly formulate your request. Higher powers will not help if we are talking about the destruction of another family. You shouldn’t ask for your happiness at the expense of other people’s grief.

Under no circumstances should a believer turn to magicians, occultists, or psychics. Such help can only do harm and leave a sinful mark on a person’s soul and destiny.

You should not arrange your personal life using deceptive methods. Deception, blackmail, temptation will not bring happiness.

Prayer of Xenia of St. Petersburg

Ksenia of Petersburg's prayer for love has helped girls find happiness more than once. A request before the image will help the spouses make peace after a quarrel. The prayers of Ksenia of Petersburg will restore hope for love and happiness.

• “Oh, all-blessed mother Ksenia! Having endured hunger and cold, thirst and heat. Living under the protection of the Lord, she is led and strengthened by the Mother of God. Forgive all my sins that I committed, voluntarily or unwittingly. Help, Saint Xenia, heal the sick, send down family happiness. I ask you, fill my heart with earthly love. Send a life partner who can illuminate our path with light. Bless, Mother Ksenia, our relationship, as predicted by heaven. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Ksenia of Petersburg's prayer for love is said in a calm state. You can put a candle in front of the image of the saint. Popular legend says that prayer in front of the icon will help in finding your soul mate.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

A prayer for love to Nicholas the Wonderworker will help you meet your soul mate. According to legend, he threw 3 bundles of gold to one father of the family so that he would not give his daughters away for fornication. This money helped return a well-fed life to the family. And the daughters got married safely.

• “Oh, Saint Nicholas, saint of the Lord, our intercessor in troubles and sorrow. Before your face, I ask you to grant forgiveness of my sins. Help me, the accursed one, ask our Lord to save me from ordeal and despondency. I ask you to grant your spouse a long life, to be treated with love and joy, and to take care of the children. Pray for us, Saint Nicholas, our Lord, to grant us a peaceful life and the salvation of our souls. Amen".

There are many testimonies of men and women who were helped by a prayer for love to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The saint readily responds to people’s sincere requests for a better family life.

Prayer to Matrona of Moscow

The miracles of Matrona of Moscow, her gracious help in finding a soul mate and creating a family are known throughout the country. about love will contribute to a long-awaited meeting.

• “Mother Matronushka, look into my heart. Help me find my betrothed, who is looking for me and toiling without love. Help me find someone I love and who will love me. I ask you, who have suffered, to humbly fall at the feet of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Ask him to grant me a family life. May the grace of God not leave us in our long-suffering vale. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, unto ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer to Peter and Fevronia

Saints Peter and Fevronia have long been considered the patrons of family and marriage. Their life is an example of love and fidelity. Prayers to their image will grant a soul mate, will contribute to family happiness, and the birth of healthy children. Peter and Fevronia lived a long life and died on the same day. Prayers in front of the icon will help you achieve a marriage as quickly as possible.

• “Oh, faithful Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia! I pray with hope and resort to your help. Offer prayers to our Lord and ask for goodness for me. For your intercession, I ask that our heavenly King grant prosperity in good deeds, unshakable piety, good hope, unfeigned love, and right faith. Amen".

Icons of the Mother of God

There are a great many icons of the Mother of God. Some of them are miraculous, capable of healing the sick and helping the weak. The Mother of God is considered the great Intercessor of man before the Savior. According to long-standing legends, some of the images of the Mother of God contribute to the rapid acquisition of family happiness.

Therefore, to the question “Who should I pray to to find my soulmate?” one can answer that several icons of the Mother of God will help in finding a life partner:

• Icon of the Mother of God “Kozelshchanskaya”, according to legend, has Italian roots. It appeared in Russia during the time of Elizabeth I. The icon was brought by one of the court ladies, who soon received a marriage proposal. Since then, rumor has spread that the image helps to find a happy marriage.
• Icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” appeared in the 16th-17th centuries. Presumably, its writing was associated with an annual miracle. Pilgrims brought lilies to the Holy Mountain as a gift to the Mother of God. On the eve of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, withered flowers suddenly filled with strength, new buds appeared. Athonite monks noticed this miracle, which served as inspiration for painting the image “Unfading Color”.
• Icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice” is miraculous. There are many stories about her help in finding housing and healing from bad habits. Since ancient times, prayer for love and marriage in front of the image has helped young virgins and mature women in finding their betrothed.

Prayer to Paraskeva Friday

During her lifetime, Saint Paraskeva took a vow of virginity and spiritual purity. Her image will help find a long-awaited bride or groom, bring peace to the family, and grant the miracle of childbirth to desperate couples. A prayer for love and marriage in front of the icon of Paraskeva Friday will help chaste girls find their soulmate. It is not for nothing that in Rus' this great martyr was called “Saint Woman” - she patronizes women’s cares and household chores.

Closer to the Intercession, the girls prayed to Saint Paraskeva with the words: “Mother Paraskeva, cover me as soon as possible!”

• “Holy bride of Christ, Great Martyr Paraskeva! You loved the Heavenly King with all your soul and heart, you were disheartened by our Savior, having distributed your property to the poor. Your chastity and piety shine like a ray of sunshine among the infidels; you fearlessly brought them the word of the Lord. I look at your icon with tenderness, I greet you, long-suffering Paraskeva. Pray to the Savior, the Lover of Humanity, that He may grant salvation and good mercy, patience and complacency in troubles. May you, through your intercession and intercession, grant prosperity and peaceful life, health and affirmation in the faith, and speed up your help in finding your betrothed and loved one. May He cleanse us sinners from filth. And, having secured salvation, through your prayers, intercession and representation, bride of Christ Paraskeva, let us glorify the most pure and wondrous name in the saints of the true God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer for help in love

A prayer to the Almighty to attract the miracle of love into your life will help desperate people. Such requests instill hope in a person’s heart. A conversation with higher powers may not consist of memorized prayer phrases. Ask the Almighty in your own words for the gift of love and family happiness.

The other half is a reward that must be earned by righteous deeds and sincere prayers. It happens that fate does not give you a soul mate because the time has not yet come. Therefore, humble expectation, faith and prayer will help prepare the soul for the long-awaited meeting. Humble waiting is a state of mind, not inaction. A person with a large social circle and a busy life has a greater chance of finding a soul mate.

Who should you pray to to find your soulmate? Prayers to the Savior for love can not only be said in church near an icon. At dawn before going to bed, pray to the Lord to grant the miracle of love and reciprocity. You can write a prayer in your own words and wear the note as a talisman on your chest.

Prayer for marriage

Appeal to higher powers must come from the heart. Each word of prayer is a concentration on communication, a request for help in one’s troubles, sorrows, and anxieties. First, write down your wish on a piece of paper. This will help you understand your feelings and thoughts. You can describe point by point the spiritual qualities of the person you would like to see as your soul mate.

Be sure to think about what married life looks like and why it is needed. It happens that a person wants to get married only for status in society. That's why higher powers don't send him a soul mate.

A prayer request for marriage is not only the fact of official marriage. This is a request for the gift of patience and wisdom in family life. This is the ability to pacify your selfishness for the benefit of the family. This is a request for children and grandchildren. This is a promise that every effort will be made to save the marriage.

Prayer for mutual love

A prayer asking for reciprocity is not a magical conspiracy. Occult rituals suppress the human will, which helps to achieve the desired result. A prayer request for mutual love is a request to grant feelings without coercion.

Prayers for a man’s love can be offered to Anna, Tatiana, Seraphim of Sarov, patron saints by name or date of birth. Deep faith will contribute to the acquisition of mutual feelings for many years.

• “I bow to the ground to you, Lord, I resort to your help, I trust in you. Forgive me my sins and vices. Give pure, mutual love. I'm confused in a huge world, I can't find my betrothed among people. I hope in you, Lord, I ask for your help and assistance. Do not ignore my request. Amen".

Those born from December 22 to January 22 will be protected by the icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy", their guardian angels are Saint Sylvester and Venerable Seraphim of Sarov.

Those born from January 21 to February 20 are protected by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and they will be protected by the icons of the Mother of God “Vladimir” and “Burning Bush”.

The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is the intercessor of those born from February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexius and Milentius of Antioch.

Those born from March 21 to April 20 must ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are protected by Saints Sophrony and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.

The icons “Supportress of Sinners” and the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will protect those born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stepan and Tamara, Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels.

If your birthday falls between May 21 and June 21, you need to ask for help from the icons “Seeking the Dead,” “The Burning Bush,” and “Vladimirskaya.” Protected by saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.

Icons “Joy of All Who Sorrow” and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God - Intercessor for those born from June 22 to July 22. Saint Cyril is their guardian angel.

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet protect those born from July 23 to August 23, and the icon “Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos” protects them.

Those born from August 24 to September 23 should ask for protection from the Burning Bush and Passionate Bush icons. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexandra, John and Paul.

Those born from September 24 to October 23 should seek protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, The Burning Bush, and The Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord. Saint Sergius of Radonezh will protect them.

Saint Paul is the guardian angel of those born from October 24 to November 22. The icons of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear" and "Jerusalem" protect them.

Those born from November 23 to December 21 should ask for the intercession of the icons of the Mother of God “Tikhvin” and “The Sign”. Saint Nicholas the Saint and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.

In every home it is desirable to have the Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers.

So who should you pray to first?

First of all, of course, we should pray in front of the image Savior Jesus Christ. And, of course, in all difficult cases we must intensely pray to the Most Holy Theotokos, the Queen of Heaven - She, “the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim,” stands above all the saints and for us is the first Intercessor and Intercessor before Her Son and our Lord.

Almighty

“Savior Almighty” often simply “Savior” or “Savior” is the central image in the iconography of Christ, representing Him as the Heavenly King. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,” says the Lord, “Who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” The Chief Physician of souls and bodies, who knows about everything, and to whom our prayer appeal should first of all be directed. According to the rules, this icon is placed at the head of the iconostasis.

Savior Not Made by Hands

According to church tradition, the first icon was the image of the Savior - the Savior without Hands. This icon has incredibly strong energy and an amazing story. It is customary to turn to the image of the Savior with prayers for guidance on the true path, for the salvation of the soul (if you repent of sins), deliverance from bad thoughts and miraculous healing. Remember to recite the Lord's Prayer and repent before you ask for mercy for yourself and your loved ones.

The “miraculous” image was not written by human hand. They say that this happened during the Savior’s earthly life. The ruler of the city of Edessa, Prince Avgar, was seriously ill. Having heard about the countless healings that Jesus Christ performed, Abgar wanted to look at the Savior. He sent a painter to paint the face of Christ.

However, the artist was unable to complete the assignment. Such radiance emanated from the Lord’s face that the master’s brush could not convey His Light. Then the Lord, having washed His face, wiped His most pure face with a towel, and His Image was miraculously displayed on it. Having received the Image, Avgar was healed of his illness.

There are images of the Savior in every church, but if you want to strengthen your prayer to the Savior, you can go to the temple that bears his name, or where the icon became famous, or where a “sign” was given from above.

Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

This is the main shrine of Moscow and the entire Russian land. People turn to her mercy when making particularly important decisions related to social activities, before major fateful moments in life. People often pray to this icon for the salvation of Russia; they turn to it when the country is in trouble.

People have always treated the Vladimir Icon with special reverence; many miracles and signs are associated with it. Before her, the anointing of sovereigns and emperors took place. When electing All-Russian metropolitans, and then patriarchs, the lot was placed in a shroud in the icon case of the Vladimir icon, hoping that the Mother of God herself would indicate the person pleasing to Her.

According to legend, this icon was painted by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which the Savior dined with the Most Pure Mother and Righteous Joseph. In the middle of the 12th century, the shrine came to Russia. When she was being taken to Suzdal, not far from Vladimir the horses stopped and could not move. The Assumption Cathedral was erected on this spot, where the miraculous icon, since then called the Vladimir Icon, was installed. With the transfer of the capital from Vladimir to Moscow, the icon also moved. In 1395, the Vladimir Mother of God appeared in a dream to the invader Tamerlane and forced him to retreat from Moscow. Since then, the icon has been considered the patroness of the capital and all of Rus'.

Icon of the Mother of God “Leaping of the Child”

One of the most beloved icons among the Russian people. This icon is responsible for the fullness of motherhood. Women who want to have children pray in front of this icon. Also, prayer in front of the image of the “Leaping of the Baby” will help in cases of difficult pregnancy, or if a very small baby gets sick.

Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

People pray to this icon for the sight of blind eyes, for deliverance from the invasion of foreigners, it is an intercessor in difficult times, they bless those entering into marriage.

The mothers of soldiers serving in hot spots of the country know the power of the patronage of this icon. It is customary to offer prayers to the Kazan Mother of God before military operations and campaigns. Great Russian commanders always prayed to “Mother of Kazan” before battles in order to win battles with minimal losses. Women gave this iconographic image to their husbands, sons and loved ones in the hope that it would protect them from an enemy bullet, captivity, and death.

The miraculous appearance of this icon to the residents of Kazan took place in 1579. The Mother of God appeared in a dream to ten-year-old Matryona and ordered her to inform the Archbishop of Kazan and the city authorities that she was buried in the ground. In the indicated place they found an icon, which, apparently, was buried even before the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible - it was hidden by Christians who lived in the Tatar capital.

The icon received the name of the Kazan Mother of God and was recognized as miraculous. She was considered missing from 1903 until she turned up in the Vatican. Negotiations are currently underway to return the shrine to Kazan.

Iveron Icon of the Mother of God

The Iverskaya Mother of God is approached with prayers for prosperity, for protection from illnesses, enemies, slander and dark forces.

The Iveron Mother of God herself called herself the Great Protector for believers when she miraculously found herself in the Iveron Monastery on Athos (Greece). In the 9th century, the soldiers of King Theophilus the Iconoclast were sent to destroy the holy icons. In one house, one of them hit the Virgin Mary’s cheek with a spear, and blood flowed from the wound. To save the image, the owners gave it to the sea, and the icon moved standing along the waves. One day, the monks of the Iversky Monastery saw a pillar of fire on the sea - it rose above the image of the Mother of God standing on the water. The icon was placed in the temple, but in the morning it was discovered above the monastery gates. This was repeated several times until the Mother of God, appearing to one of the monks in a dream, said that she did not want to be kept, but that she herself would be the Guardian. The icon was left above the gate, which is why it is often called the “Goalkeeper”.

Icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows"

Usually the Virgin Mary is painted with her Son or with saints and angels, but here she is depicted alone, and the swords (arrows) symbolize the pain that the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced on earth. The number seven also denotes the seven main human sins-passions, which the Mother of God easily reads in every human heart. She is also ready to pray to the Son for each of us who pray for her intercession and for the eradication of these sinful thoughts in us. In front of the "Semistrelnaya" prayers are read from irreconcilable enemies. During war, they read so that the weapons of enemies will bypass the defenders of the Fatherland and the relatives of soldiers. At least seven candles are placed in front of the icon. This icon can show seven miracles, or help you find out the future for seven years. A prayer service before this image will help with outbreaks of family or neighborly enmity. The icon protects against people’s intolerance towards you. It will also help with outbursts of irritation, anger or anger.

Icon of the Mother of God "Softening Evil Hearts"

On the icon of the Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts,” the Mother of God is depicted alone, pierced by seven swords. The seven swords symbolize the fullness of sorrow and heart disease that was endured on Earth by the Blessed Virgin Mary. In front of the icon they pray for a softening of the heart and for believers their mental suffering is alleviated, hostile relationships are softened, giving way to a feeling of mercy.

Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness"

When turning to the Mother of God “Tenderness,” they pray for healing from ailments.

The icon was in the cell of St. Seraphim of Sarov. With oil from the lamp that burned in front of the cell icon, the Monk Seraphim anointed the sick, and they received healing. In front of this icon, the monk departed to the Lord. Another name for the icon is “The Joy of All Joys.” This is what St. Seraphim himself often called this icon.

Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign"

“The Sign” is one of the most revered icons among our people. Many signs of miraculous power are performed from this blessed shrine. The Merciful Lady reveals through this shrine the signs of Her protection and intercession both in national disasters and in the lives of ordinary people. Christian mothers who come to the realization of their powerlessness to give happiness to their children, to protect them from the always close and inevitable danger, turn their gaze to this image and find support and help.

Icon “Helper of Sinners”

It is required for economic prayers and conspiracies for those who have gravely sinned, who are in captivity (prisons and settlements), as well as for urgent absolution, for example, before going to a medical operation or a very dangerous task.

This icon is the last hope for the forgiveness of the Lord Jesus Christ, because His beloved mother herself acts as a merciful intercessor for those who have sinned, willingly or unwillingly. You cannot buy this icon during Lent.

Icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice"

They pray to this icon for the healing of those possessed by the disease of passion, drunkenness and gluttony.

The appearance of the holy image occurred in 1878. A peasant from the Efremov district of the Tula province, a retired soldier, was obsessed with the passion of drunkenness. He drank everything he had and soon became a beggar. His legs were paralyzed from excessive drinking, but he continued to drink. One day, an elder appeared to him in a dream and ordered him to go to the city of Serpukhov to the monastery of the Lady Theotokos, where the icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice” is located, and serve a prayer service in front of it.

With no money and no control over his legs, the peasant did not dare to set out on the road. But the holy elder appeared to him a second, and then a third time and threateningly ordered him to fulfill the command. A retired soldier went to the monastery on all fours. In one village he stopped to rest. To ease the pain, the old housewife rubbed his feet and laid him on the stove. The next day he felt better. Leaning first on two, then on one stick, he reached Serpukhov.

Arriving at the monastery and telling about his dreams, the sufferer asked to serve a prayer service. But no one in the monastery knew the icon of the Mother of God with that name. Then they thought: isn’t this the same icon that hangs in the passage of the church to the sacristy? On the reverse side they actually saw the inscription: “The Inexhaustible Chalice.” In the face of St. Alexis's disciple, the Monk Varlaam, the ailing peasant immediately recognized the elder who had appeared to him in a dream. Their Serpukhov peasant returned home quite healthy.

The news of the wonderful glorification of the icon of the Mother of God quickly spread throughout Russia. Possessed by the passion of drunkenness, their relatives and friends hurried to offer prayers to the Mother of God for healing from their illness, and many came to thank the Lady for HER great mercy.

Icon of the Mother of God "Unfading Color"

They pray to this icon for the preservation of a pure and righteous life. It also helps in choosing the right spouse. Pure fiery prayer to this icon helps in resolving difficult family problems. Many healings of the sick are being performed.

Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands"

People pray in front of this icon for hand diseases (or hand injuries). When St. John of Damascus had his hand cut off due to slander against him; he tearfully prayed before the icon of the Mother of God so that his hand, which wrote spiritual works for the glory of God, would grow back. And the severed hand grew back together during a short sleep. Then St. John, as a sign of gratitude to the Mother of God, hung a silver image of a hand to her icon, which is why the icon got its name. They also pray in front of this icon for peace of mind.

Icon of the Mother of God "Healer"

Mother of God of Pochaevskaya

When turning to the Mother of God "Pochaevskaya" they pray for protection from internecine enmity, from enemy invasion, for healing from blindness, both physical and spiritual, for liberation from captivity.

The Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered shrines. The miraculous icon was kept for 300 years in a monastery on Pochaevskaya Mountain. The celebration in honor of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God on July 23 was established in memory of the deliverance of the Assumption Pochaev Lavra from the Turkish siege in 1675.

Icon of the Mother of God "Feodorovskaya"

The miraculous Feodorovskaya icon of the Mother of God has long been revered as the patron of family well-being, the birth and upbringing of children, and helps in difficult childbirth. People pray in front of this icon during difficult births.

Mother of God Leushinskaya (I am with you and no one else is with you)

The icon “I am with you and no one else is with you” has existed for almost a century.

She appeared to lift the spirit of the faithful. Literally, the name of the icon sounds like: “I am always with you and no one will offend you.” The very sound of the name of the miraculous image fills the heart with goodness and indestructible hope: God is with us, the mercy of the Mother of God always covers us. In the most seemingly hopeless situations in life, we are not abandoned, even if there is apparently no one nearby. But the presence of this Divine help is in everyone’s heart.

The icon, in order to have the power to help people, was prayed to by powerful prayer books - the holy righteous John of Kronstadt and the Venerable Seraphim of Vyritsky.

Our Lady of Ostrabram

The Icon of the Mother of God “Ostrabramskaya” is an ancient Orthodox shrine. She is one of the most beautiful images of the Mother of God. The time of appearance of this icon is not known. They pray to her for the happiness of the married couple and protection from the interference of evil forces in the family.

Our Lady of Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God, according to legend, was painted by the holy evangelist Luke in the 15th year after the Ascension of the Lord in Gethsemane. In 463 the image was transferred to Constantinople. Through the intercession of the Jerusalem Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Byzantine troops repelled the attack of the Scythians. In 988, the icon was brought to Korsun and presented to the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir. When the Novgorodians adopted Christianity, Saint Vladimir sent them this image.

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Jerusalem they pray in grief, sadness and despondency, for healing from blindness, eye diseases and paralysis, during a cholera epidemic, for deliverance from the death of livestock, from fire, during relaxation, as well as during an attack by enemies.

Our Lady of Mercy ("It is worthy to eat")

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Merciful”, or “It is worthy to eat”, they pray during mental and physical illnesses, at the end of any business, during epidemics, for happiness in marriage, during accidents

Icon of the Mother of God "Seeking the Lost"

In front of this icon they pray for headaches, toothaches, fevers, eye diseases, for the admonition of those who have fallen away from the Orthodox faith, for perishing children, for a blessed marriage and for addiction to wine drinking.

Mother of God "Soothe My Sorrows"

When turning to the icon of the Mother of God “Quiet my sorrows,” they pray for deliverance from various illnesses, both physical and mental. The miraculous power of the icon first appeared at the end of the 17th century in Moscow, in the Church of St. Nicholas in Zamoskvorechye, when a noble lady was cured with the help of prayers addressed to the miraculous icon.

Icon of the Mother of God “Desperate One Hope”

In front of this icon they pray and ask for prosperity and well-being. It also helps to escape from despair and find a way out of various everyday needs.

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of the Intercession they pray for deliverance from troubles and for the protection of the country from enemies.

Icon of the Mother of God "The Burning Bush"

This icon saves the houses of those who venerate and pray to Her from fires.

Icon of the Mother of God "Spreader of the Loaves"

In front of this icon they pray for deliverance from drought, loss of grain, famine

Traditionally, they also ask for help from their Guardian Angel and yours patron saint. According to church tradition, every person at Holy Baptism is given by the Lord an incorporeal guardian angel. At the same time, a person also has a holy heavenly patron, the one in whose honor the holy name (given in Baptism) is given, and, possibly, another, a connection with whom can be given by the Lord through prayer. In Christianity, it is believed that throughout our lives our personal Guardian Angel is invisibly present next to us, praying to the Lord for us, and after our death will justify us before God.

Guardian angel

According to Orthodox and Catholic beliefs, a guardian angel is invisibly with a person throughout his entire life, if the person retains love for God and fear of him. The task of the guardian angel is to contribute to the salvation of the ward. In particular, guardian angels spiritually instruct Christians in faith and piety, protect their souls and bodies, intercede for them during their earthly life, pray to God for them, do not leave them, finally, after death and take the souls of those who have ended earthly life into eternity .

There are also individual saints to whom we pray on special occasions; each of them received a certain gift from the Lord for their earthly work, and now the Lord works any miracles through their prayer for us. The Savior honored them all with the honor of being intercessors for us before God in various needs. These saints either themselves suffered a similar need or illness, or others received healing and help through them. Each of these saints, to whom they pray for specific help, has some relation to this area.

From biographies saints we know that the reasons for a special prayerful appeal to a saint develop in different ways: some of the saints personally asked the Lord for the gift of helping people in specific life circumstances. Others had a revelation sent by God (for example, in a dream), in which it was reported that they had been given a gift to get rid of such and such a need, and after that the saints began to provide help to everyone who came to them. Trust in some saints was formed on the basis of “human rumor”, which created historical legends about them, and on the help that came from the saints.

There are also patron saints of a certain type of activity. And now, when new professions appear more and more often, many of them do not have their own heavenly patron, sooner or later the question still arises of which saint to pray for success in newly emerging areas. How is the patron saint of new professions determined? Here it is appropriate to quote the words of the Deputy Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Archpriest Father Vsevolod Chaplin:

“The patron of professions is chosen according to the deeds of the saint. This tradition has existed since Christian times immemorial. The Church specifically blesses us to consider this or that saint as a patron in business. Now it is usually announced by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. More recently, Alexy II blessed miners and all workers in the mining industry to turn to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara. But there is no list or “schedule” of how often and for what professions (narrow specializations or entire industries) a patron saint should be appointed.

If a patron has not yet been identified for your profession, you yourself can read the lives of the saints and find one whose deeds are related to your profession. For example, officially patron of the Internet not announced, but as a result of discussions, Internet users themselves chose who John the Evangelist, Who - Chrysostom.

Even better if this saint is your local. For example, in your region there was a great martyr who healed people with herbs, and you are a doctor - you pray to him.”

Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky

The holy noble prince Alexander Nevsky is the patron saint of warriors and protector of all Rus'. To make the service prosperous and successful, the icon of St. Alexander Nevsky can be placed in the office. For those men who bear the name Alexander, it is better to keep the holy image at home, it will help them maintain good health and build a good career.

St. Ave. Alexy, man of God

Saint Alexy, the man of God, is the heavenly patron of men who bear the name Alexy, the icon helps them achieve well-being and prosperity in life. In addition, any person in need of mental and physical healing or experiencing financial difficulties can turn to the image of the saint. For infectious diseases, eye diseases, mental disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction, they pray to Saint Alexis, the man of God.

St. Anna the Prophetess

The Holy Prophetess Anna is the patroness of infants. If your child is sick, turn to her in prayer. Those who are faced with the problem of infertility will also be helped by the icon of the saint. For her righteous life, the prophetess Anna was given the opportunity to see the newborn Christ in the temple, so that she could then preach the Good News. Those who want to get rid of grief, who lack humility, who want to live righteously, but are subject to temptation, should turn to the saint for help. It will protect you from troubles and illnesses, and help you live a long and prosperous life.

Apostle Andrew the First-Called

Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is the patron saint of professions related to the sea. They pray to him for the protection of those who set sail. The sailor’s relatives can contact the saint, so they keep the icon at home. A holy image is also needed on the ship; it will give the team confidence and unite all team members. Apostle Andrew the First-Called is also the patron of translators and foreign language teachers. The parents of their daughters and the girls themselves ask the saint for a successful marriage.

Holy martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia of Rome

“Holy martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia of Rome” is a famous Russian icon, through which they turn to saints with a request to create and preserve a family. She helps those who want to have children. Married women with children pray in front of the icon for the health of all family members, for the recovery of the child, for deliverance from female diseases and joint diseases. The icon will help you survive a bereavement; by praying in front of it you will get rid of grief and sadness.

St. Blg. Prince Boris

Holy Righteous Prince Boris (baptized Roman) is a saint who is prayed to for heart disease. People turn to him, as well as his brother, the holy noble prince Gleb, for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In a house where there is an icon of the saint, love and mutual understanding will reign. For those men for whom Saint Prince Boris is a patron, the icon will help them avoid illness, protect them from enemies, and help them find a close-knit family and reliable friends.

Holy noble princes-passion-bearers Boris and Gleb

The holy noble princes-passion-bearers Boris and Gleb help believers get rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, contribute to the reconciliation of warring parties, and are patrons of purity and chastity. When praying to the holy passion-bearers Boris and Gleb, they receive healing from seemingly incurable ailments. Through the icon they pray for the salvation of the soul of a loved one or acquaintance, protection from evil spirits, and for peace on Russian soil.

Holy Martyr Vadim of Persia

Holy Martyr Vadim of Persia - will protect from betrayal and deception. Through prayer, the icon will help get rid of vices: pride, self-interest, lust. The saint is the heavenly protector of all men named Vadim. His patronage will help develop mental fortitude and strengthen one’s faith. In any trouble, turn to your intercessor for help.

Hieromartyr Valentin, Bishop of Interamna

Hieromartyr Valentin, Bishop of Interamna, patron of pharmacists. It helps those who create or sell medicines to achieve success in their work. If a loved one is sick, pray for his health in front of the icon of St. Valentine. He helps those who sincerely believe, healing diseases from which people have suffered for many years, including chronic diseases of internal organs and paralysis. The icon of the saint will protect from unfair trial.

St. martyr Valentina

The Holy Martyr Valentina of Caesarea is depicted on the icon with ears of wheat, which is not only a symbol of Christian believers, but also a sign of any endeavors. By praying to the saint, you will receive a good reward for your work, your family will live in abundance. For those who are patronized by Saint Valentine of Caesarea, the icon helps to live in piety, peace and love and protects from dangers.

Holy Martyr Valery of Sebaste

Saint Valery of Sebastia is one of the forty Sebastian martyrs, to whom people turn with prayer for forgiveness of sins in repentance, for protection from enemies and troubles. The icon of the saint will protect the house from floods and fires. If your legs hurt, ask the martyr Valery of Sebaste for help. His image will help you find your lost item. As a heavenly patron, the saint will help a man named Valery resist temptations and relieve him of self-doubt.

St. Martyr. Varvara

They pray to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara for deliverance from sudden and violent death, for salvation from storms at sea and from fire on land. The Great Martyr Barbara is the patron of the mining industry. She is considered the patroness of miners and artillerymen.

Saint Basil the Great

Saint Basil the Great is an Ecumenical saint and teacher; people pray to him when entering a new home, asking for protection from evil people. If you are opening a new business, the saint will help you in your work, and you will achieve your goal. Basil the Great is also known as the patron of monasticism and musicians. He has long been considered the patron of gardens and vegetable gardens, to whom people pray for a bountiful harvest.

Holy Martyr Faith of Rome

The Holy Martyr Vera of Rome, the heavenly patroness of women named Vera, will protect from troubles, dangers and misfortunes. People turn to the holy protector for help with any emotional distress; prayer will support you in any endeavor and help you make your dreams come true. With the icon of the Holy Roman Faith, you will build a wonderful career, create a family and prosperous living conditions for loved ones.

Holy Martyr Veronica

The Holy Martyr Veronica (Virinea) of Edessa is a heavenly intercessor, through prayer to whom you will gain determination and courage in business. The icon will protect you from enemies, make your home a fortress into which no evil will penetrate. Keep the image in the eastern part of the room and turn to the saint in prayer every day, asking for support in everyday affairs and, especially, in trouble.

Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus

Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus is a heavenly intercessor and patron to whom people pray for healing for hand diseases, various skin and eye diseases. The icon will help men named Victor in their career advancement and protect them from dangers and enemies. By praying to the saint, they gain health, find reliable friends and faithful life partners.

Holy Venerable Vitaly of Alexandria

Saint Venerable Vitaly of Alexandria is a saint who saves sinners. They pray to him when they want to protect a loved one from vice. He will enlighten you, save you from sin and guide you on the right path. Ask for help yourself, and also give an icon of the saint to someone you are worried about. The holy image of the patron is also needed by men whose name is Vitaly. The icon will support them in everyday affairs, protect them from deception, from slanderers and envious people.

Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir

The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir is the Baptist of Rus', to whom they pray for strengthening the faith, for deliverance from external enemies and internal strife, for peace and unanimity, for salvation from all evil, troubles and misfortunes. His icon will help those who ask for healing from fatal and eye diseases, deliverance from blindness. The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir is considered the heavenly patron of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Holy Blessed Prince Vyacheslav of Czechia

The holy noble prince Vyacheslav (Vaclav) is a warrior-martyr, the grandson of the holy princess Lyudmila. They pray to the Holy Blessed Vyacheslav of Czech for the protection of the state from external enemies, for the protection of soldiers who defend the Motherland, its border, are on military exercises or in places of military conflicts. The holy noble prince Vyacheslav is still dearly loved by the Czech people and is revered as the patron saint of the Czech Republic.

St. George the Victorious

The Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is revered as the patron of the Christ-loving army. In addition, the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is considered the patron saint of all those involved in farming. Of the lifetime miracles, the miracle of St. George about the serpent is especially famous, which became the main subject of the icons of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious on horseback, which symbolizes the victory over the devil - the “ancient serpent”.

They also pray to him for the return of lost children.

Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow

The holy noble prince Daniil of Moscow is the son of Alexander Nevsky. People turn to Holy Prince Daniel for help in God’s blessing over the house, in housing problems, and pray for finding their home. Also, the holy blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow is now the heavenly patron of the Engineering Troops of the Russian Army.

Dimitri Donskoy, Righteous Grand Duke of Moscow

The Grand Duke of Moscow Dimitri Donskoy was canonized as a holy believer on the basis of his great services to the Church, as well as on the basis of his personal pious life, which embodied the saving Christian idea of ​​sacrificing oneself for the good and salvation of others. They turn to the help of Saint Demetrius of Donskoy to strengthen the country, to defend its integrity and unity, to repel all threats, to increase the faith and piety of the people, to strengthen families - to protect them from physical extinction and spiritual death.

Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria

The Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria lived in the 3rd century. The daughter of noble parents, she was distinguished by rare beauty, an inquisitive mind, a desire for truth, and was unshakable in the faith of Christ. Saint Catherine is the heavenly patroness of teaching and knowledge. Both teachers and students can ask her for help. All who prayerfully turn to Saint Catherine gain both intelligence and success in their studies.

Apostle John the Theologian

Beloved disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Evangelists John the Theologian, Mark, Luke, Matthew They pray for help in strengthening the family. The holy evangelists Luke and John help with editorial, journalistic and television work. Apostle John is also the patron of book publishing and the Internet in terms of opportunities for disseminating Orthodox culture. Since the Apostle John was born in the family of a fisherman, he is also considered the patron saint of fishing. The Apostle John the Theologian, who cares for the spread of Orthodox culture, who heard a revelation about the fate of the world on Mount Patmos and wrote it down in the book “Revelation (Apocalypse) of the Holy Apostle John the Theologian,” is the patron saint book publishing and everyone related to books.

Ksenia Petersburgskaya

Ksenia Petersburgskaya began to work miracles and help people, especially women, during her lifetime. After her death, the chapel over her grave in St. Petersburg became a real place of pilgrimage. Through the prayer of Blessed Xenia, the afflicted were healed, peace was established in families, and those in need received good jobs. They pray to Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg for marriage, for health, for love, for pregnancy, for children, in a variety of difficult everyday circumstances.

Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

The Holy Apostle Luke is an apostle of the seventy, one of the four evangelists, a companion of the Apostle Paul. The Holy Apostle Luke studied the art of medicine and helped people even in his earthly life, especially with eye diseases. In Orthodoxy he is considered the first icon painter and the patron saint of doctors and painters; doctors and farmers also receive special help from him. The holy evangelists Luke and John help with editorial, journalistic and television work. They pray to the Holy Evangelists John the Theologian, Mark, Luke, and Matthew asking for help in strengthening the family.

Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol

Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol is the patron saint of all medical science and other natural disciplines related to it, and above all surgery. Prayer before the icon of St. Luke of Crimea and Simferopol will help the doctor before a complex operation, as well as the patient who is undergoing surgery. Also, a prayer addressed to the saint in front of his icon will protect the person addressing him from various events and phenomena common to human life.

Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene

Saint, one of the myrrh-bearing women who followed Christ. She was the first to bring the Good News to the apostles about His Resurrection, thus becoming an apostle for the apostles who left their Teacher in that sorrowful hour, and therefore she was numbered among the Equal-to-the-Apostles. Prayer in front of her icon helps to receive forgiveness of the seven deadly sins, protection and deliverance from bad addictions; before her they ask for repentance when committing abortion. Saint Mary Magdalene is the patron of hairdressers and pharmacists.

St. Matrona of Moscow

Matronushka was born in the village of Sebino, Tula region. From birth the girl was blind, but the Lord gave her spiritual sight. People from surrounding villages and distant places came to the blind girl and, through her prayers, received healing from illnesses and consolation in sorrows. At the age of 17, Matronushka’s legs gave out and she could no longer walk.

In 1925, Matronushka was transported to Moscow, where she lived for about 30 years. Without her own place, she constantly moved from place to place and experienced a lot of suffering. People were constantly coming to her, up to forty people a day. She raised many bedridden patients to their feet, healed mental illnesses, and helped with difficult life situations with her prayers - insoluble issues were resolved, incurable diseases receded.

Mother Matronushka died on May 2, 1952, and was buried at the Danilovsky cemetery. Now there is a very beautiful chapel above her grave. Constantly, in summer and winter, people come to her and bring fresh flowers, talk about their problems and ask for help and intercession.

The relics of Saint Matrona of Moscow are located in the Intercession Convent.

They pray to her for the healing of physical and spiritual illnesses, for help in family troubles, for helping children choose the right path in life, for getting rid of sinful addictions, for help in finding a job, in solving housing problems, and in all everyday needs.

Suffering people come to venerate her at the Intercession Monastery and the Danilovskoye Cemetery. All who come to Mother with faith and love receive consolation.

archangel Michael

Archangel Michael, the military leader of God’s army, over time could not help but become the patron saint of the military, intelligence officers and bodyguards, and not only Christian ones. He is highly regarded by both Jews and Muslims. Archangel Michael is perhaps one of the most popular saints; greengrocers, artists, drivers, ambulance crews and water carriers consider him their patron, and later radiologists and specialists in radiotherapeutic treatment methods also began to consider him as their patron. Initially, Archangel Michael was the Patron of construction.

Holy Martyr Nadezhda

Hope is one of the theological virtues. It is the reassurance of the heart in God with the confidence that He constantly cares about our salvation and gives us the promised bliss. Hope expresses the idea of ​​surrendering oneself to God, the emotional experience of being in the hands of God and the conviction of God’s justice and mercy. The intercession of martyrs was resorted to in cases of special need and sorrow.

Holy Martyr Natalia

The Holy Martyr Natalia lived at the beginning of the 4th century in Nicomedia. Natalia was a secret Christian, and her young husband Adrian professed paganism. During the persecution of Christians, impressed by the wondrous patience of the Christian martyrs, Adrian believed in Christ. Openly declaring his new faith, he accepted the crown of martyrdom. During the torture, Natalia encouraged her husband's faith, telling him about the eternal life awaiting him. With her spiritual suffering, Saint Natalia also earned the crown of martyrdom and soon died at the grave of her husband. They pray to the holy martyrs for happiness in marriage, for protection of the family hearth.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

This is the most revered saint in the world. Nicholas the Wonderworker became famous as the intercessor of the unjustly offended and the patron of all who are on the road - fishermen, pilots, sailors, travelers. He also patronizes women, children, beggars, innocent prisoners and animals. The Wonderworker is especially revered in the Russian North.

Those who are often on the road or have a profession related to transport should definitely have this image at home and visit temples that bear its name.

Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles King Constantine and Queen Helena

The Holy Emperor Constantine contributed to one of the most important discoveries in the history of Christianity - with his help, the Cross was found on which the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. They also pray to the saint for the protection of the Orthodox faith from heresies and schisms, since he himself participated in the First Ecumenical Council, which condemned the destructive Arian heresy. It was at the suggestion of Saint Constantine that the definition “Consubstantial with the Father” was introduced into the Creed in relation to Jesus Christ. Missionaries, priests, politicians, military leaders, and diplomats can pray to Saints Constantine and Helena. In addition, prayer helps to achieve material well-being.

Saint Equal to the Apostles Nina

Saint Nina, Equal to the Apostles, is the enlightener of Georgia. As a young girl, Saint Nina, having listened to her mentor’s stories about Iveria (Georgia), became eager to enlighten this country, and having been granted a vision of the Mother of God, she became even more strengthened in her decision about apostolic service. The sermon about Christ, the miracles that Saint Nina performed, and her virtuous life created the impossible. Gradually, almost all of Iberia adopted Christianity. For her holy life and apostolic works, the Georgian Orthodox Church named Saint Nina equal to the apostles. Christians turn to her in prayers for intercession, strengthening of faith, and healing from many ailments and misfortunes. Saint Nina is the patroness of teachers.

Saint Panteleimon

The entire Christian world turns to the holy great martyr and healer with prayers for healing from illnesses. The great martyr lived in Asia Minor at the beginning of the 4th century. Having studied the art of medicine, Pantoleon (secular name) achieved such success that he attracted the attention of Emperor Maximian, who wished to make him the chief court physician. The Lord gave him the gift of healing ailments, and soon people abandoned other doctors and began to turn only to him. Envious people reported to the emperor that Pantoleon confessed Christ, and the saint was handed over to torture. When Maximian ordered the young man’s head to be cut off, the sword bent like grass, and everyone heard a voice from heaven, calling the martyr a new name - Panteleimon (in Greek - “all-merciful”). Then the saint himself ordered the soldiers to cut off his head, and at the same time a new miracle occurred: instead of blood, milk flowed out, and the olive tree to which the holy martyr was tied was filled with healing fruits.

The image of St. Panteleimon, as a rule, is present in the home iconostasis along with the images of the Trinity, the Savior and the Mother of God.

Saint Paraskeva Friday

Saint Paraskeva Friday is the patroness of trade and weaving, and, accordingly, the patroness of needlework and needlewomen. Icons of the holy martyr protect family well-being and happiness. They pray to Saint Paraskeva Friday for worthy grooms, infertility, for the health of babies, in serious illnesses.

Holy Venerable Seraphim of Sarov

The great Russian saint, Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, was awarded by the Lord with the gift of clairvoyance and healing for his ascetic deeds. Human hearts were open to him, as were the past and the future. The advice that the reverend elder gave sometimes caused bewilderment and seemed strange, but everyone who followed the instructions exactly could be convinced that this advice was the only true and saving one. Through the prayers of St. Seraphim of Sarov, numerous signs and healings were performed at his grave. In front of his icon, people turn to the saint for help in mental and physical healing, with diseases of internal organs, with diseases of the legs, and also pray in sadness.

Holy Venerable Sergius of Radonezh

The Holy Reverend Sergius of Radonezh, through prayer to him, will protect you from any problems in life. The saint is asked to protect children from bad influences and failures in their studies. Prayers before the icon of the saint, who himself was a model of humility, help in gaining humility and taming pride - both one’s own and someone else’s - since pride is known as an evil, from which many troubles arise in our lives and those around us.

In the end, I would like to say that it is important to remember that when we pray in front of an icon to a saint, we must direct our thoughts to the Lord, the Giver of all good things, since the prayer for us will be a saint, and its fulfillment will come from God.

We pray to the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints in front of their icons in order to find peace in our souls, to feel protection and support. And through our sincere prayer we receive help in one need or another.

May the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints hear your prayers and help you, and may your Guardian Angel and Heavenly Patron always be your faithful intercessors.

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In eye disease and the sight of blind eyes they pray to the Mother of God in front of her Kazan icon (July 8/21 and October 22/November 4).

In hand diseases (or hand injuries) - in front of the “Three-Handed” icon of the Mother of God (June 28/July 11; July 12/25).

When St. John of Damascus had his hand cut off due to slander against him; he tearfully prayed before the icon of the Mother of God so that his hand, which wrote spiritual works for the glory of God, would grow back. And the severed hand grew back together during a short sleep. Then St. John, as a sign of gratitude to the Mother of God, hung a silver image of a hand to her icon, which is why the icon got its name.

In a painful state - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” (October 24/November 6).

On getting rid of the epidemic of cholera and plague:

The icon became famous during the raging pestilence (plague) in 1771. Healings from this disease were performed from the “Bogolyubskaya” icon.

The icon is named after the inscription preserved on the image: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son.” She became especially famous during the cholera epidemic that raged in Moscow in 1848, when miraculous healings of terminally ill people took place near her.

The icon was named after the place of its appearance - near the village of Feodotyev in the vicinity of Ryazan. The icon became especially famous in 1771 during a raging pestilence. The Theodotevskaya icon was carried both around the city and in the surrounding villages. If it was brought to any house into which the disease had not yet been introduced, then the pestilence did not appear in it; if the house was already infected with a pestilence, then it stopped immediately.

On July 16, 1831, in the Novgorod Transfiguration Church, a thick layer of plaster suddenly fell off and in the resulting Niche an image of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God was discovered. This year, cholera was raging in Novgorod, and people flocked in large numbers to this temple to pray in front of the newly appeared icon. People's prayers were heard: through the intercession of the Mother of God, cholera stopped.

In infant diseases - in front of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God (June 26/July 9).

In children's diseases - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Healer” (September 18/October 1).

In body relaxation - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” (March 7/20; May 29/June 11).

The icon became famous for its miracles in 1843 in the St. Nicholas Odrina Monastery. The first to receive healing was a relaxed boy, whose mother fervently prayed in front of the icon.

On getting rid of the passion of drunkenness - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice” (May 5/18).

In diseases in general:

One day, a monk, praying in front of the icon, heard the words: “I will be the Intercessor of all who call on Me, and through My intercession My Son will fulfill their requests. And My icon will be called Quick to Hear,” because I will show mercy and speedy hearing to all who come to it. The icon performed many miracles: it gave sight to the blind, the lame to walk, it strengthened the paralytic, and to this day it works miracles through the sincere prayer of a believer.

“...you have mercy on little children... and you heal all kinds of varied passions: for all things are possible through Your intercession to Your Son, Christ our God.”

During difficult births:

2. In front of the icons of the Mother of God “Helping wives give birth to children” (December 26/January 8) and “Helping in childbirth.”

Since ancient times, in moments of severe suffering during the birth of children, women have resorted to the Mother of God with fervent prayer. Nowadays, in many pious families you can see the icon of the Mother of God “Help in Childbirth.” This image is somewhat reminiscent of the “Sign” icon. There is an even more ancient icon of the Mother of God “Helping wives give birth to children.” On it the Mother of God is depicted with an open head; Below the folded hands is an image of the Eternal Child blessing the human race.

FOR OTHER NEEDS

In grief:

In a request to give birth to healthy children - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “The Word became flesh” (March 9/22).

The miraculous image of the Mother of God depicts the womb of the Divine Child, therefore the custom has taken root to pray before him for mothers during their womb and birth illnesses. There are known cases of the gracious power of the icon “The Word became flesh” in the grave throes of remission from pregnancy.

Lack of mother's milk - in front of the icon of the Mother of God "Mammal" (January 12/25).

The icon represents the Mother of God, a mammal of Her Son.

In the weak teaching of children:

Parents of children who do not make much progress in mastering the basic foundations of faith and literacy turn with prayer to the Mother of God and Her Son, as a source of higher wisdom, and ask for “addition of intelligence” to their children and gifting them in their studies.

The Mother of God is depicted in this icon in full height; A key is drawn at the bottom. Prayers are performed in front of the icon before the youths begin their studies, and they also pray in cases where children show poor development of mental abilities necessary for mastering the sciences.

For children:

1. Before the icon of the Mother of God “Recovery of the Lost” (or “Deliverance from the Troubles of the Suffering”, February 5/18).

The owner of the icon “Recovery of the Lost” was widowed and was on the verge of complete poverty. Diligent prayer in front of this icon saved him from despair and arranged the fate of his orphans.

2. Before the icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy” (May 1/14; December 9/22). The icon is so called because many who with faith resort to the help of the Most Holy Theotokos receive through this icon the unexpected joy of forgiveness of sins and grace-filled consolation.

On the protection of crops and fertility - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Spreader of the Loaves” (October 15/28).

The name of the icon was given with the blessing of St. Ambrose of Optina. It indicates that the Mother of God is a Helper to people in their efforts to obtain their daily bread.

The first mercy that poured out from this icon was that, although 1891 was a famine year in Russia and the area around the Kaluga diocese was struck by poor crops, bread was born within the Kaluga and Shamordino fields.

In 1829, there was a drought in the Voronezh province, and famine threatened to begin. A prayer service was served in front of the icon “Spreader of the Loaves.” The rain came and the fields recovered.

From fire, about stopping a fire that has started, from being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm - in front of the icon of the Mother of God "The Burning Bush" (September 4/17).

The Mother of God is compared in hymns to the burning bush that Moses saw on Mount Horeb: “Just as the bush was not scorched, so the Virgin gave birth.”

The “Burning Bush” is usually depicted as a bush engulfed in flames, above which rises the Virgin and Child, visible to the waist. It happened more than once that during a fire the icon of the “Burning Bush” was taken out, and suddenly the fire calmed down. The miracle worker was in Moscow, in Khamovniki, in a temple specially built for her. Despite the fact that the entire area around the church was built up with wooden buildings, there were no fires there. On Mount Sinai there is a custom to pray in front of this icon during a strong thunderstorm, “when lightning is terrible”

At sea from storms and from drowning - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Savior of the Drowning” (“Lenkovskaya”) (December 20/January 2).

The history of this icon is as follows. There is one dangerous whirlpool on the Desna River. It often happened that even large barges loaded with bread fell into this whirlpool: the circulation of the water with its rapid force carried them to the depths along with people. And at this place one day an icon of the Mother of God was found, floating to the river bank. Opposite the fatal place, near Lenkov, they erected a temple where they placed the miraculous icon. It was noticed that since the appearance of the icon, misfortunes began to happen rarely, and then completely stopped. The icon “Savior of the Drowning” is usually taken with them on a journey across the waters.

In a trip - in front of the icon of the Mother of God "Smolensk" ("Hodegetria"), (July 28/August 10).

About the patronage of fishermen and hunters - in front of the Ozeryanskaya Icon of the Mother of God (October 30/November 12). The “Ozeryanskaya” icon appeared in the 16th century in the settlement of Ozeryansk and became famous for its many miracles.

About help in spiritual singing and reading - in front of the “Popskaya” icon of the Mother of God (January 12/25).

The Mother of God is the patroness of singers. Among the Greek singers, the science of music was called “priestly art,” which is why the icon of the Patroness of Singers was called “Popish.” The Divine Child on the icon is depicted with a special sign - this is how the director of the choir usually gave a sign for singing.

About the conversion of the lost, about confirmation in the faith - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy” (May 1/14; December 9/22).

“Guide those who are lost to the right path, and make haste in every good work that is pleasing to Your Son.”

To soften evil hearts, to pacify warring - in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts” (“Seven Shots”) (January 2/15).

On the icon, the Mother of God is depicted alone, pierced by seven swords. The seven swords symbolize the fullness of sorrow and heart disease experienced on earth by the Blessed Virgin Mary. In front of the icon they pray for a softening of the heart, offer prayers for their enemies, and people’s mental suffering is alleviated, hostile relationships are softened, giving way to a feeling of mercy.

During the invasion of enemies, from the violence of other faiths, about deliverance from internecine warfare:

1. Before the icon of the Mother of God "Vladimir" (May 21/June 3; June 23/July 6; August 26/September 8).

The first of the Vladimir icons is the one painted by St. Apostle Luke, - is located in Moscow, in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Now in almost every Russian city you can find a revered Kazan icon. And yet, of all the miraculous icons of the Mother of God of Kazan, two are most revered: this is the image that belonged to Ivan the Terrible (located in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in St. Petersburg) and the icon of Prince Pozharsky (in the Epiphany Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin).

The first of the miraculous icons, “The Sign” (Novgorod), now resides in Veliky Novgorod, in the St. Sophia Cathedral. St. Sophia Cathedral was built in Novgorod, the miraculous icon of the Sign is its main shrine. Many pilgrims flock to Hagia Sophia on the day of the celebration of the holy icon.

4. Before the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God (June 26/July 9). For almost 60 years the Tikhvin Icon was kept in the Trinity Cathedral in Chicago. Father John, who saved the icon during World War II, left a will, according to which the return of the shrine to Russia is possible only with the complete revival of the Great Tikhvin Monastery.

The Great Tikhvin Monastery was transferred to the Church in 1995. The Assumption Cathedral, on the site of which the icon appeared 615 years ago, has already been restored and consecrated. In the summer of 2004, the return of the holy icon took place.

About the salvation and preservation of Russia - in front of the “Sovereign” icon of the Mother of God (March 2/15). Located in the Kazan Church in Kolomenskoye (Moscow).

WHOM TO CALL FOR HELP IN TROUBLES AND TRIVLES

First of all, the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos, our Guardian Angel, as well as the saints.

IN ILLNESS WE PRAY:

for head illness - Saint John the Baptist;

for eye disease - Martyr Longinus the Centurion, Saint Nikita, Bishop of Novgorod, Simeon of Verkhoturye, Kazan saints and wonderworkers Gurias and Barsanuphius, Apostle and Evangelist Luke, Holy Martyr Lawrence Archdeacon, Holy Great Martyr Menas the Egyptian, Saint Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow, Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica;

for toothache - Hieromartyr Antipas;

for stomach diseases and hernia - Great Martyr Artemy, St. Theodore the Studite;

for hand injuries and pain - St. John of Damascus;

for leg pain - Simeon of Verkhoturye;

for fever - Venerable Myron and Basil the New, holy martyr Photinia the Samaritan, holy righteous Artemy Verkolsky;

with a fever - Apostle Peter;

for chest illness - Saint Demetrius of Rostov;

for infant diseases - Saint Julian, Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver, Hieromartyr Uar;

when delivering babies from a parent - Holy Great Martyr Nikita;

about healing babies - Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva;

about healing babies from smallpox - Holy Great Martyr Konon;

for female bleeding - St. Hypatius;

for relaxation of the body with insomnia, loss of appetite and deprivation of any limbs

with leprosy - Holy Martyr Agrippina;

for sore throat

during difficult births - Holy Great Martyr Catherine, St. Melania the Roman, holy righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth;

from the resolution of infertility and childlessness - St. Roman the Wonderworker, St. Hypatius, St. Euthymius the Great, Saints Zechariah and Elizabeth, Infant Martyr John of Kiev-Pechersk;

from paralysis - St. Jacob of Zheleznoborovsk, St. Evdokia;

for insomnia - Venerable Maruf, Bishop of Mesopotamia, the Seven Youths of Ephesus;

from drinking - Holy Martyr Boniface, Venerable Moses Murin;

from all ailments - Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon;

from deprivation of mind - Saint Andrew the Fool;

about healing from dumbness - St. John of Rila;

with epileptic - Holy Martyr Vitus;

for various diseases - Spyridon, Bishop of Trimifuntsky, Venerable Pimen the Much-Sick of Pechersk, Venerable Sampson the Stranger, Martyr Diomedes, healers Cosmas and Damian, Cyrus and John, Photius and Anicetas;

in grief - Martyr Tryphon;

about healing - Holy Archangel Raphael;

about strengthening in patience with illnesses and misfortunes - righteous Job.

IN FAMILY TROUBLE WE PRAY:

about the happiness of marriage - to his Guardian Angel, the holy martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria, the holy Apostle Simon (Zealot);

about the blessing and patronage of pious families

about the well-being of the second marriage - Venerable Abbess Athanasia;

about the desire to have a male child - St. Alexander of Svirsky;

about the lack of mother's milk for babies - St. Hypatius;

about the weak teaching of children - the three holy youths Ananias, Azariah and Misail, the holy martyr Neophytos, St. Sergius of Radonezh, St. Theodosius, Bishop of Chernigov;

in concern to marry off their daughters - Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Philaret the Merciful;

in caring for a position or some kind of occupation for sons and in general in the age state of children - Saint Mitrofan of Voronezh;

in the sadness of a parent’s heart about a son or daughter (where are they and are they alive) - St. Xenophon and Mary;

about my husband’s safe return from a long trip - Forty Martyrs;

when a husband hates and persecutes his wife - martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv;

homesick - St. John Kushchnik.

IN LIFE'S NEEDS WE PRAY:

upon entering a new home - Righteous Joseph the Beautiful (Chaste), Guardian Angel;

when starting work in a workshop, factory, etc. - Apostle Paul, Saint Basil the Great;

in trade - Great Martyr John the New of Sochava;

in drinking houses - St. Basil the New;

at sowing and reaping - Apostle Philip;

about success in fishing - the apostles Peter, James, John;

from fire - the Mother of God, in honor of her icon, called the “Burning Bush”, to Bishop Nikita of Novgorod, Venerable Spyridon the Prosphoran of Pechersk;

in rainlessness or drought - the prophet Elijah;

against fruit spoilage and during famine - Hieromartyr Charalampius;

from caterpillars - Hieromartyr Tryphon;

to find what was stolen - Martyr John the Warrior, Holy Great Martyr Theodore Tiron;

FROM DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK AND FOR WELFARE IN GENERAL WE PRAY:

if the livestock is domestic - Hieromartyr Modest of Jerusalem;

if the cattle are cattle - Hieromartyr Blasius;

if there are only horses - martyrs Florus and Laurus;

about protection of shepherds and flocks from predators - Holy Great Martyr George and St. Julian;

about driving away evil spirits from people and livestock - Saint Nifont and Saint Maruf.

IN EXPECTED AND UNEXPECTED DANGERS TO LIFE, WE PRAY:

about deliverance from death on the water, from various troubles and sorrows - Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;

from the frost - Blessed Andrei the Fool and Blessed Procopius the Fool of Ustyug;

if the road gets lost or robbers attack - Saint Nicholas, holy righteous Joseph the Betrothed;

if someone chokes on a bone or something - Hieromartyr Vasily;

from sudden death - Hieromartyr Charalampius, Hieromartyr Zadok of Persia, Holy Great Martyr Barbara, Venerable Onuphrius the Great;

so as not to die without confession and holy communion from serious illnesses and sudden death - Great Martyr Barbara;

so that the patient, who has no hope of recovery and who suffers himself and as a burden to others, dies sooner - St. Athanasius of Athos;

against harm from sorcerers - Hieromartyr Kivrian and Martyr Justina;

in prison for guilt and without guilt - Great Martyr Anastasia the Pattern Maker;

on the verge of death during the war - First Martyr Thekla, Saint Nikita of Novgorod;

captured by enemies - Holy righteous Simeon the God-Receiver, Venerable Peter of Athos.

IN MENTAL ILLNESS OR IN THE DEATH OF THE SOUL WE PRAY:

when unbelief troubles the soul - Apostle Thomas, St. Paul the Simple;

in despondency - Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk;

in desperation - Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Athanasius of Athos;

in the passion of anger - St. Ephraim the Syrian;

against pride - St. Sergius, St. Alexis - the man of God;

against the love of money - St. Feodor;

in the passion of drunkenness and binge drinking - Martyr Boniface, Venerable Moses Murin;

in fear of outside violence against one's virginity or marital chastity - Venerable Moses Ugrin, John the Long-Suffering, Martyrs Alexander and Antonina, Martyrs Virinea, Proscudius and Domnina of Edessa, Martyr Thomaida of Egypt;

in the fight against carnal passion - St. Martinian, St. Vitaly, St. Euthymius of Novgorod, St. Mary of Egypt, St. John the Long-Suffering, St. Sarah of Egypt;

in a prodigal dream and in desecration itself - to your holy Guardian Angel and saints who help in the carnal struggle;

in possession (this disease of the spirit is the most difficult to cure) - Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk;

about exorcism - Saint John of Novgorod;

about driving away evil spirits - St. Nikita the Stylite; St. Niphon, St. Macarius the Great, St. Anthony the Great, all the reverend fathers.

IN DIFFERENT CASES OF LIFE WE PRAY:

from fire - holy righteous Basil the Blessed;

about the protection of the weak - Saint Anthony the Great;

about the blessing of God over the house and about the abundance of the fruits of the earth - Holy Hieromartyr Blasius;

about the patronage of warriors - Holy Great Martyr George;

about bringing down rain and saving from famine - the holy prophet Elijah;

from dropsy and childlessness - St. Hypatius;

about the patronage of purity and chastity - holy noble princes Boris and Gleb, Apostle John the Theologian;

about the patronage of bees - Saints Zosima and Savvaty;

about taming anger -Reverend King David;

about protecting the glory of God - Saint Archangel Michael;

about the gospel of the mysteries of God - Saint Archangel Gabriel;

about enlightening the mind - Holy Archangel Uriel;

about the patronage of ascetics and monastics - Holy Archangel Jehudiel;

about the return to the Church of those who were separated from it by the devil’s slander - St. Simeon the Stylite;

for help in studying icon writings - Holy Apostle John the Theologian;

about enlightening the mind to learning, literacy - Holy Prophet Naum, St. Sergius of Radonezh;

for help in spiritual singing and reading - St. Roman the Sweet Singer, St. John of Damascus;

in case of deprivation and loss of children - Saints Eustathius Placis, Saints Xenophon and Mary;

about help in troubles, misfortunes, sorrow, need, etc. - holy martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius, Orestes;

for help with hunger - Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, Venerable Euthymius the Great;

about the bestowal of fertility - Saint Tikhon of Amafunt, holy martyr Charalampios;

about deliverance from the invasion of enemies - St. Macarius of Kalyazinsky;

about help in everyday situations - the holy righteous Eudokim the Cappadocian;

blessing for marriage - Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia of Murom;

about the patronage of pious families - Holy Archangel Barachiel;

about travel blessings - Holy Apostles Cleopas and Luke;

about repentance - Saint Andrew of Crete, Venerable Mary of Egypt;

about the gift of repentant tears- St. Ephraim the Syrian.

Defenders and patrons of the poor and wretched - Saint Philaret the Merciful, Saint John the Merciful, Venerable Simeon the Stylite, Venerable Zotik the Orphan-Feeder;

punisher of violators of oaths and contracts - holy martyr Polyeuctus;

liberator from eternal torment of those who died without repentance - Venerable Paisius the Great.

The most revered saints in Rus'- Venerable Sergius of Radonezh and Seraphim of Sarov.

Of course, all saints are saints of God, and the Lord, glorifying them, works any miracles through their prayers. However, it has long been the custom that those suffering from the disease of demonic possession often turn to Tikhon of Zadonsky (Zadonsky Bogoroditsky Monastery, Zadonsk, Lipetsk Region), and to Alexander Svirsky (Holy Trinity Alexander-Svirsky Monastery, Lodeynopolsky District of the Leningrad Region) - from relaxation (paralysis) , to Seraphim of Sarov (Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery. Nizhny Novgorod region) - from abdominal diseases. In case of loss of a job or in family troubles, they ask for help from Blessed Xenia (Chapel of Blessed Xenia, Smolensk Cemetery in St. Petersburg). Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh (Cathedral of the Intercession, Voronezh), Saint and Righteous John of Kronstadt (St. John's Monastery, St. Petersburg), Venerable Sergius of Radonezh (Trinity-Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Region) and Ambrose of Optina (Optina Monastery) , Kozelsk, Kaluga region) - all these are the greatest healers and intercessors for us, and we can resort to their help in any trouble and in any difficulty.

Many people go to church only on major Orthodox holidays or when they want to ask God for help. But not everyone knows to whom and what they can pray. To which saints and in what need should one turn?

There is a popular saying: “Prayer from the heart flies to Heaven.” When turning to a holy saint, you must understand that you are not just uttering words, but are communicating with another person who sees and hears you perfectly. If you are not a church member, then some prayers from the prayer book will simply be incomprehensible to you. But we also don’t immediately master a foreign language. And Church Slavonic is not a foreign language - it is ours, originally Russian and native. Take, for example, a troparion to some saint - in this small prayer you will see the life of the saint, described in unusually beautiful and correct language. It will become clear to you why we ask this particular saint for something specific.

For help in studying, for successfully passing exams, coursework, diplomas, tests, you need to pray to the icon of the Mother of God “Addition of Mind” (Icon 1),

Saint Venerable Sergius of Radonezh (Icon 2).

On a successful marriage: to the Most Holy Theotokos (Icon 3),

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Icon 4).

Nicholas the Wonderworker helps in a variety of everyday situations. People turn to him when there is a living need to find a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation. It is impossible to determine the type of activity, the special area of ​​​​his patronage in which he would especially manifest himself. One thing is certain: Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is the simplest and most accessible saint. All human needs and suffering are close to him. After all, the saint has no exceptions - for him, all people equally need his help and intercession. He is always ready to hear our request: “Nikolai Ugodnik, help!” and come to the rescue. About the favorable course of pregnancy and about the successful resolution of the burden: to the icons of the Mother of God “Theodorovskaya” (Icon 5),

“Helper in childbirth” (Icon 6).

About help in getting a job and the return of lost things: to the holy martyr Tryphon (Icon 7).

In despondency, sadness and depression: the icons of the Mother of God “Quench my sorrows” (Icon 8),

“Deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted” (Icon 9).

On deliverance from drunkenness, drug addiction, addiction to gambling and slot machines: icons of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice” (Icon 10),

“Recovery of the Lost” (Icon 11),

“Helper of sinners” (Icon 12),

Holy Martyr Boniface (Icon 13),

Saint Righteous John of Kronstadt (Icon 14).

On resolving problems in marriage and reconciling husband and wife: to the holy martyrs and confessors Gurias, Samon and Aviv (Icon 15);

to the holy royal passion-bearers (Icon 16);

to the Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia (Icon 17).

About help in raising children: icons of the Mother of God “Education” (Icon 18)

and “Mammal” (Icon 19).

About healing from illnesses: the icon of the Mother of God “Healer” (Icon 20),

Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon (Icon 21),

to the unmercenary and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian (Icon 22),

Venerable Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth (Icon 23);

Icon of the Mother of God “Kazan” (Icon 24);

Saint Alexis (Icon 25),

Metropolitan of Moscow (Icon 26) (eye disease);

to the holy prophet Moses (Icon 27) (speech defects);

Saints Venerable Amphilochius of Pochaev (Icon 28)

and Blessed Matrona of Moscow (Icon 29) (foot diseases);

to the holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John (Icon 30) (head disease);

Icon of the Mother of God “Three-Handed” (Icon 31),

Saint Saint John of Damascus (Icon 32) (diseases of the hands);

Holy Hieromartyr Antipas (Icon 33) (dental diseases);

Icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa” (Icon 34) (oncological diseases);

Saint Venerable Agapit of Pechersk (Icon 35) (women's diseases).

Each person has his own heavenly patron. You can turn to him or your favorite saint with any godly request. But under no circumstances should you ask them to punish someone, to send you untold riches and luxury, or for someone to love you. You turn to a saint to express your love, respect and reverence for him through prayer.