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 St. Sylvester and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
Those born from January 21 to February 20 are guarded by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and the icons of the Mother of God "Vladimir" and "Burning Bush" will protect them.
The icon of the Iberian Mother of God is the intercessor of those who were born from February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saint Alexy and Milenty 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 guarded by Saints Sophronius and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.
The icons "Guest of Sinners" and the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God will protect those born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stepan and Tamara, the Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels.
If the birthday falls on the period from May 21 to June 21, you need to ask for help from the icons “Search for the Dead”, “Burning Bush” and “Vladimirskaya”. Guarded by Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.
Icons "Joy of All Who Sorrow" and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God-Intercessor of 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.
Asking for protection from the icon "Burning Bush" and "Passionate" should be those who were born from August 24 to September 23. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexandra, John and Paul.
Those who were born from September 24 to October 23 should seek protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, “Burning Bush”, “Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord”. St. Sergius of Radonezh will protect them.
St. Paul is the guardian angel of those born from October 24 to November 22. Icons of the Mother of God "" Quick to Hearing "and" Jerusalem "protect them.
Those born from November 23 to December 21 should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God "Tikhvin" and "Sign". Saint Nicholas and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.
In every house it is desirable to have the Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers.
So who do you pray to first?
First of all, of course, we should pray before the image Savior Jesus Christ. And, of course, strenuously in all difficult cases it is necessary to pray to the Most Holy Theotokos, the Queen of Heaven - She, “The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious Seraphim without comparison”, stands above all the saints and for us the first Intercessor and Intercessor before Her Son and our Lord.
Almighty
"Spas 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 was and is to come, the Almighty.” The Chief Physician of souls and bodies, who knows everything, and to whom our prayer appeal should be directed first of all. 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 Not with Hands. This icon has an 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 read the Lord's Prayer and repent before you ask for mercy for yourself and your loved ones.
The "not-made" image was not written by a human hand. They say that this happened during the earthly life of the Savior. 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 could not fulfill the order. Such radiance emanated from the face of the Lord that the master's brush could not convey His Light. Then the Lord, having washed, wiped His immaculate face with a towel, and His Image miraculously appeared 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 intensify your prayer to the Savior, you can go to the church that bears his name, or to the place 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 whole Russian land. They turn to her mercy when making especially important decisions related to social activities, before major fateful moments in life. This icon is often prayed 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 to the kingdom of sovereigns and emperors was performed. During the election of all-Russian metropolitans, and then patriarchs, lots were placed in a veil in the kiot 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 ate with the Most Pure Mother and Righteous Joseph. In the middle of the XII century, the shrine came to Russia. When she was being taken to Suzdal, not far from Vladimir, the horses stopped and could not move. On this spot, the Assumption Cathedral was erected, where they installed a miraculous icon, which has since been called Vladimirskaya. With the transfer of the capital from Vladimir to Moscow, the icon also moved. In 1395, the Mother of God of Vladimir 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 Russia.
Icon of the Mother of God "Jumping the Child"
One of the most beloved icons in the Russian people. This icon is responsible for the fullness of motherhood. Women who wish to have children pray before this icon. Also, a prayer before the “Jumping Baby” image will help in cases of a difficult pregnancy, or if a very small baby gets sick.
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
This icon is prayed for the insight of blind eyes, for deliverance from the invasion of foreigners, it is an intercessor in difficult times, they bless those who marry.
The mothers of soldiers serving in the 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. The great Russian commanders before the battles always prayed to the "Mother of Kazan" in order to win the battles with minimal losses. This icon-painting image of a woman was given to 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 inhabitants of Kazan took place in 1579. The Mother of God appeared in a dream to a ten-year-old Matryona, ordered to announce to the Archbishop of Kazan and the city authorities what 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. Since 1903, she was considered missing until she was found in the Vatican. Negotiations are underway to return the shrine to Kazan.
Iberian Icon of the Mother of God
The Iberian Mother of God is addressed with prayers for prosperity, protection from diseases, enemies, slander and dark forces.
The Iberian Mother of God herself called herself the Great Defender for believers when she miraculously ended up in the Iberian Monastery on Athos (Greece). In the 9th century, the soldiers of Tsar Theophilos the Iconoclast were sent to destroy the holy icons. In one house, one of them struck the Mother of God with a spear on the cheek, and blood flowed from the wound. To save the image, the owners gave it to the sea, and the icon moved standing on the waves. Once the monks of the Iberian 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 found above the monastery gates. This happened 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 she herself would be the Guardian. The icon was left above the gates, which is why it is often called the "Goalkeeper".
Icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows"
Usually the Mother of God is written with the Son or with saints and angels, but here she is depicted alone, and 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 "Seven-strelnaya" prayers are read from irreconcilable enemies. During the war, they read that the weapons of the enemies bypassed the defenders of the Fatherland and the relatives of the soldiers. At least seven candles are placed in front of the icon. This icon can show seven miracles, or help to know the future for seven years. A prayer service before this image will help with outbreaks of family or neighborly hostility. 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 "Softener of Evil Hearts"
On the icon of the Mother of God “Softener of 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. Before the icon, they pray for softening of the heart and the believers are relieved of their mental suffering, hostile relations are softened, giving way to a feeling of mercy.
Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness"
When referring 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 burning in front of the cell icon, the Monk Seraphim anointed the sick, and they received healing. In front of this icon, the monk went to the Lord. Another name for the icon is “Joy of all joys”. So St. Seraphim himself often called this icon.
Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign"
“The Sign” is one of the most revered icons in our people. Many signs of miraculous power are performed from this grace-filled shrine. The Merciful Lady shows through this shrine the signs of Her protection and intercession both in public 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 always close and inevitable danger, turn their eyes to this image and find support and help.
Icon "Guide of sinners"
It is required for household prayers and conspiracies for those who have seriously sinned, who are in captivity (prisons and settlements), as well as for urgent remission of sins, for example, before going to a medical operation or a very dangerous business.
This icon is the last hope for the forgiveness of the Lord Jesus Christ, because His dearly beloved mother herself acts as a merciful intercessor for those who have sinned voluntarily or involuntarily. You can not buy this icon in the post.
Icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice"
This icon is prayed for the healing of those obsessed with the disease of the passion of drunkenness and gluttony.
The appearance of the holy image took place in 1878. A peasant in 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. From exorbitant drunkenness, his legs were paralyzed, but he continued to drink. Once, in a dream, an elder appeared to him and ordered him to go to the city of Serpukhov to the monastery of the Lady of the Mother of God, where the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice" is located, and serve a prayer service in front of her.
Without money, not owning his legs, the peasant did not dare to set off. But the holy elder appeared to him a second, and then a third time, and sternly ordered him to fulfill the command. On all fours, a retired soldier went to the monastery. In one village he stopped to rest. To ease the pain, the old lady rubbed his legs 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 such a name. Then they thought: is this not the same icon that hangs in the aisle of the temple in the sacristy? On the reverse side of it, they really saw the inscription: "The Inexhaustible Chalice." In the face of the disciple of St. Alexis - the Monk Varlaam - the ailing peasant immediately recognized the old man who appeared to him in a dream. Their Serpukhov peasant returned home quite healthy.
The news of the miraculous glorification of the icon of the Mother of God quickly spread throughout Russia. Possessed by the passion of drunkenness, their relatives and friends hastened to offer prayers to the Mother of God for healing from the disease, and many came to thank the Lady for HER great mercy.
Icon of the Mother of God "Fadeless Color"
This icon is prayed 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. There are many healings of the sick.
Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands"
Before this icon they pray in diseases of the hands (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 compositions for the glory of God, would grow. And the severed hand grew 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 on her icon, which is why the icon got its name. They also pray before this icon for peace of mind.
Icon of the Mother of God "Healer"
Mother of God Pochaevskaya
When referring to the Mother of God "Pochaevskaya", they pray for protection from internecine hostility, from enemy invasion, for healing from blindness, both bodily and spiritual, for release 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 Pochaev Hill. 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 Dormition 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 a patron of family well-being, the birth and upbringing of children, helping in difficult childbirth. Before this icon they pray during difficult childbirth.
Mother of God Leushinskaya (I am with you and no one is with you)
The icon “I am with you and no one is with you” has existed for almost a century.
She came to uplift 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 unshakable hope: God is with us, the mercy of the Mother of God always covers us. In the most seemingly hopeless situations of life, we are not left, even if there is apparently no one around. But the presence of this Divine help is in the heart of everyone.
The icon, in order to have the power to help people, was prayed for by mighty prayer books - the holy righteous John of Kronstadt and the Monk 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 the appearance of this icon is not known. They pray to her for the happiness of a married couple and protection from interference in the family by evil forces.
Mother of God 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 Most Holy Theotokos, the Byzantine troops repelled the attack of the Scythians. In 988, the icon was brought to Korsun and presented to St. Prince Vladimir Equal to the Apostles. When the Novgorodians accepted Christianity, St. Vladimir sent them this icon.
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Jerusalem, they pray in sorrow, sorrow and despondency, for healing from blindness, eye diseases and paralysis, during a cholera epidemic, for deliverance from the loss of livestock, from a fire, during relaxation, and also during an attack by enemies.
Mother of God Merciful ("It is worthy to eat")
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Merciful”, or “It is worthy to eat”, they pray for mental and bodily illnesses, at the end of any work, during epidemics, for happiness in marriage, in case of accidents
Icon of the Mother of God "Search for the Lost"
Before this icon, they pray for headaches and toothaches, fever, eye disease, for the admonition of those who have fallen away from the Orthodox faith, perishing children, for a blessed marriage and for addiction to drinking wine.
Mother of God "Assuage My Sorrows"
When referring to the icon of the Virgin "Assuage my sorrows", they pray for deliverance from various diseases, both bodily and mental. For the first time, the miraculous power of the icon appeared at the end of the 17th century in Moscow, in the church of St. Nicholas in Zamoskvorechye, when a noble lady was healed with the help of prayers addressed to the miraculous icon.
Icon of the Mother of God "Desperate One Hope"
Before 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 Holy Mother of God
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of the Intercession, they pray for deliverance from troubles, for the protection of the country from enemies.
Icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush"
This icon saves the houses of those who worship and pray to Her from fires.
Icon of the Mother of God "The Conqueror of Bread"
Before this icon they pray for deliverance from drought, loss of bread, hunger
Traditionally, they also ask for help from their guardian angel and his patron saint of heaven. According to church tradition, every person at Holy Baptism is given by the Lord an incorporeal guardian angel. At the same time, a holy heavenly patron also appears in a person, the one in whose honor the holy (given in Baptism) name is given, and, possibly, another, the connection with which can be given by the Lord through prayer. In Christianity, it is believed that all our life our personal Guardian Angel is invisibly present next to us, prays for us to the Lord, and after our death will justify us before God.
Guardian angel
According to Orthodox and Catholic ideas, the guardian angel is invisibly with a person throughout his life, if a 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 lead the souls of those who have ended earthly life into eternity. .
There are also individual saints 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 in various needs to be intercessors for us before God. These saints either endured a similar need or illness themselves, or others received healing and help through them. Each of these saints, to whom they pray for a certain help, has something to do with this area.
From biographies saints we know that the reasons for a special prayer appeal to a saint are different: some of the saints personally asked the Lord for the gift of helping people in specific life circumstances. Another was a revelation sent by God (for example, in a dream), in which it was reported that they had been given a gift in deliverance from such and such a need, and after that the saints began to help everyone who came to them. Trust was formed in some saints on the basis of "human rumor" that created historical legends about them, and on the help coming 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 ancient Christian times. The Church specifically blesses to consider one or another saint as a patron in business. Now it is usually announced by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. Most recently, Alexy II blessed the miners, all workers in the mining industry to turn to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara. But there is no list or “schedule”, with what frequency and for what professions (narrow specializations or entire industries) to appoint a patron saint.
If a patron has not yet been determined for your profession, you yourself can read the lives of the saints and find the 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 that saint is your local. For example, there was a great martyr in your land who healed people with herbs, and you are a doctor - and pray to him.
Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky
The holy noble prince Alexander Nevsky is the patron saint of warriors and the defender of all Russia. In order for the service to be prosperous and successful, the icon of St. Alexander Nevsky can be placed in the office. For the same 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 Alexei, the icon helps them achieve well-being and prosperity in life. In addition, any person in need of mental and physical healing or experiencing material difficulties can turn to the image of a saint. In case of an infectious disease, eye diseases, mental disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction, they pray to St. Alexy, the man of God.
St. Anna the Prophetess
The Holy Prophetess Anna is the patroness of babies. If the child is sick, turn to her with a prayer. For those who are faced with the problem of infertility, the icon of the saint will also help. For a righteous life, the prophetess Anna was given to see the newborn Christ in the temple, so that later she could preach the Good News. Those who want to get rid of grief, who lack humility, who want to live righteously, but are subject to temptations, should turn to the saint for help. It will protect from troubles and diseases, help to live a long and blessed life.
Apostle Andrew the First-Called
The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is the patron saint of professions related to the sea. He is prayed for the protection of those who go to sea. The relatives of the sailor can turn to the saint, so the icon is kept at home. A holy image is also needed on the ship, it will give the team confidence, unite all members of the team. Apostle Andrew the First-Called also patronizes translators and teachers of a foreign language. 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
“The Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and Their Mother Sophia of Rome” is a famous Russian icon, through which they turn to the saints with a request to create and preserve a family. She helps those who want to have children. Married women with children pray before the icon for the health of all family members, for the recovery of the child, for deliverance from women's diseases and diseases of the joints. The icon will help you survive a bereavement, by praying in front of it you will get rid of sorrow and sadness.
St. Blg. Prince Boris
Holy Right-Believing Prince Boris (in baptism Roman) is a saint who is prayed to in case of heart disease. He, as well as his brother, the holy noble prince Gleb, are treated for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In a house where there is an icon of a saint, love and mutual understanding will reign. For those men for whom Saint Prince Boris is a patron, the icon will help to avoid illnesses, save them from enemies, and help them find a friendly family and reliable friends.
Holy Blessed 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 the warring, are the patrons of purity and chastity. When praying to the holy martyrs Boris and Gleb, they receive healing from seemingly incurable ailments. Through the icon, they turn with a prayer for the salvation of the soul of a loved one or friend, protection from evil spirits, for peace in the Russian land.
Holy Monk Martyr Vadim of Persia
Holy Monk Martyr Vadim of Persia - will protect from betrayal and deceit. 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 stamina, strengthen in faith. In any trouble, seek help from your intercessor.
Hieromartyr Valentine, Bishop of Interamna
Hieromartyr Valentine, Bishop of Interamna, patron saint of pharmacists. It helps to achieve success in the work of those who create or sell drugs. If a loved one is sick, pray for his health in front of the icon of St. Valentine. He helps those who believe sincerely, healing diseases from which people have been suffering for many years, including chronic diseases of the internal organs, paralysis. The icon of the saint will protect from an unfair trial.
St. martyr. Valentine
The Holy Martyr Valentine of Caesarea is depicted on the icon with wheat ears, which is not only a symbol of believing Christians, but also a sign of any undertakings. Through prayer to the saint, you will receive a good reward for your work, your family will live in abundance. For those who are patronized by St. Valentine of Caesarea, the icon helps to live in piety, in peace and love, and protects from dangers.
Holy Martyr Valery of Sebaste
Saint Valery of Sebaste is one of the forty Sebastian martyrs, who are addressed with a prayer for the forgiveness of sins in repentance, for protection from enemies and troubles. The icon of the saint will save the house from floods and fires. If your legs hurt, ask for help from the martyr Valery of Sebaste. His image will help to find the lost thing. As a heavenly patron, a man named Valery the saint will help to resist temptations, relieve self-doubt.
St. Vmch. barbarian
They pray to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara for deliverance from sudden and violent death, for salvation from a storm at sea and from fire on land. Great Martyr Varvara patronizes the mining industry. She is considered the patroness of miners and artillerymen.
Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil the Great is the Ecumenical saint and teacher, they pray to him at the entrance to a new house, asking for protection from evil people. If you open a new business, the saint will help in the work, and you will achieve your goal. Basil the Great is also known as the patron of monasticism and musicians. It has long been considered the patron of gardens and orchards, to whom they pray for the gift of a generous harvest.
Holy Martyr Vera of Rome
The Holy Martyr Vera of Rome - the heavenly patroness of women named Vera, will protect from troubles, dangers and misfortunes. For help, they turn to the holy protector with any emotional experiences, prayer will support you in any endeavors and help you fulfill your dream. 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 (Virineya) of Edessa is the heavenly intercessor, through prayer to which you will gain determination and courage in business. The icon will protect you from enemies, make your house a fortress into which no evil can penetrate. Keep the image in the eastern part of the room and turn to the saint with prayer every day, asking for support in everyday affairs and, especially, in trouble.
Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus
The Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus is a heavenly intercessor and patron, whom they pray for healing in case of hand diseases, various skin and eye diseases. The icon will help men named Victor in promotion, protect them from dangers and enemies. Through prayer to the saint, they gain health, find reliable friends and faithful companions in life.
Saint Vitalius of Alexandria
Saint Vitalius 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, save from sin and guide on the true path. Ask for help yourself, and also give the icon of the saint to someone you are worried about. The holy image of the patron is also needed for men, whose name is Vitaly. The icon will support them in everyday affairs, protect them from deceit, from slanderers and envious people.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir
The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir is the Baptist of Russia, to whom they pray for the strengthening of 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 Czech
Holy noble Prince Vyacheslav (Vatslav) - warrior-martyr, grandson of the holy princess Ludmila. 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 borders, are on military exercises or in places of military conflicts. The holy noble Prince Vyacheslav is still dearly loved by the Czech people, revered as the patron of the Czech Republic.
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 plot of the icons of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious on horseback, which symbolizes the victory over the devil - the “ancient serpent”.
He is also prayed for the return of lost children.
Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow
Holy Right-Believing Prince Daniil of Moscow is the son of Alexander Nevsky. They turn to the holy prince Daniel for help in God's blessing over the house, in housing problems, they pray for finding their home. Also, the holy noble Prince Daniel of Moscow is now the heavenly patron of the Engineer Troops of the Russian Army.
Dimitry Donskoy, Right-Believing Grand Duke of Moscow
The Grand Duke of Moscow Dimitry Donskoy was canonized as a saint 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 saving others. They turn to the help of St. Demetrius of the Don 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 bodily 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 her rare beauty, inquisitive mind, striving for the truth, she 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 St. Catherine gain both intelligence and success in their studies.
Apostle John the Evangelist
Beloved disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Evangelists John the Evangelist, Mark, Luka, Matthew pray for help in strengthening the family. The holy evangelists Luke and John help in editorial, journalistic and television work. Apostle John is also the patron of book publishing and the Internet in terms of opportunities for spreading 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 takes care of the spread of Orthodox culture, 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 book publishing and all those related to books.
Xenia of Petersburg
Ksenia of Petersburg 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 restored in families, and those in need were given good places. They pray to Blessed Xenia of 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 from the seventy, one of the four evangelists, an associate 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 patron saint of doctors and painters, and doctors and farmers also receive special help from him. The holy evangelists Luke and John help in editorial, journalistic and television work. The holy evangelists John the Theologian, Mark, Luke, Matthew are prayed for help in strengthening the family.
Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol
Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol is the patron of all medical science and other natural disciplines associated with it, and above all of 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 to undergo surgery. Also, a prayer addressed to the saint in front of his icon will protect the addressee 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 mournful hour, and therefore 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 patronizes 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 the surrounding villages and distant places went to the blind girl and, through her prayers, received healing from illnesses and consolation in sorrows. At the age of 17, Matronushka's legs failed and she no longer walked.
In 1925, Matronushka was transferred to Moscow, where she lived for about 30 years. Not having her own corner, 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 lifted many bedridden patients to their feet, healed mental ailments, and with her prayers helped in difficult life situations - insoluble issues were resolved, incurable diseases receded.
Matushka Matronushka died on May 2, 1952, and was buried at the Danilovsky cemetery. Now there is a very beautiful chapel over 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 the Holy Matrona of Moscow are in the Intercession Convent.
They pray to her for the healing of bodily and spiritual illnesses, for help in family troubles, for helping children in choosing the right path in life, for getting rid of sinful addictions, for help in finding a job, in solving housing problems, in all everyday needs.
Suffering people come to bow to 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 commander of God's army, over time could not help but become the patron 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, considered to be his patron by: greengrocers, artists, drivers, ambulance crews and water carriers, and later radiologists, as well as specialists in radiotherapy methods of treatment, began to consider him. Initially, the Archangel Michael is the Patron of construction.
Holy Martyr Hope
Hope is one of the theological virtues. It is the resting of the heart in God with the assurance that He continually cares for our salvation and grants us the promised blessedness. Hope expresses the idea of surrendering oneself to God, the emotional experience of being in the hands of God and conviction in the justice and mercy of God. The intercession of the martyrs was resorted to in case of special need and grief.
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 marvelous patience of the Christian martyrs, Adrian came to believe in Christ. Having openly declared his new faith, he accepted the crown of martyrdom. During the torture, Natalia encouraged her husband's faith by telling him about the eternal life that awaited him. Through her spiritual suffering, Saint Natalia also deserved a martyr's crown and soon died at the grave of her husband. They pray to the holy martyrs for happiness in marriage, for patronage of the family hearth.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
This is the most revered saint in the world. Nicholas the Wonderworker became famous as the protector of the unjustly offended and the patron of all who are on the way - fishermen, pilots, sailors, travelers. He also patronizes women, children, the poor, innocently convicted 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, certainly need to have this image at home and visit the temples that bear his name.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Tsar Constantine and Empress Helena
The Holy Emperor Constantine contributed to one of the most important finds 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 St. Constantine that the definition “Consubstantial with the Father” in relation to Jesus Christ was introduced into the Creed. Missionaries, priests, politicians, military leaders, diplomats can pray to Saints Constantine and Elena. In addition, prayer helps to gain material well-being.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina
Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina - Enlightener of Georgia. As a young girl, Saint Nina, having listened to the stories of her mentor about Iveria (Georgia), burned with a desire to enlighten this country, and having been granted a vision of the Mother of God, she became even more strengthened in her decision to serve as an apostle. The sermon about Christ, the miracles performed by St. Nina, and her virtuous life created the impossible. Gradually, almost all of Iveria adopted Christianity. For her holy life and apostolic labors, the Georgian Orthodox Church named Saint Nina Equal-to-the-Apostles. Christians turn to her in prayers for intercession, strengthening of faith, for healing from many ailments and misfortunes. Saint Nina is the patroness of teachers.
Saint Panteleimon
The whole 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 (a worldly 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 to heal ailments, and soon people abandoned the rest of the doctors and began to turn only to him. Envious people reported to the emperor that Pantoleon was confessing Christ, and the saint was betrayed to torment. When Maximian ordered to cut off the young man's head, 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 happened: 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.
Holy Paraskeva Friday
Saint Paraskeva Pyatnitsa 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. Saint Paraskeva Pyatnitsa pray for worthy grooms, in infertility, for the health of babies, in serious illnesses.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov
The great Russian saint, Reverend Seraphim of Sarov, for his ascetic deeds, was rewarded by the Lord with the gift of clairvoyance and healing. Human hearts were open to him, as were the past and the future. The advice given by the reverend elder sometimes aroused 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 are performed at his grave. In front of his icon, they turn to the saint for help in mental and physical healing, with diseases of the internal organs, with diseases of the legs, and they also pray in sorrow.
Saint Sergius of Radonezh
Saint Sergius of Radonezh, through prayer to him, will protect you from any life problems. The saint is asked to protect children from bad influences, from failures in their studies. Prayers before the icon of the saint, who himself was a model of humility, help in finding humility and taming pride - both one's own and someone else's - since pride is known as 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 should direct our thoughts to the Lord, the Giver of all blessings, since prayer for us will be holy, and its fulfillment will follow 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 the soul, to feel protection and support. And we receive help in this or that need through our sincere prayer.
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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Rev. Sergius Abbot of Radonezh Wonderworker
Teaching was difficult for the lad Sergius, and after a fervent prayer, God sent him an angel in the form of an old man, who blessed the lad. Among other prayers, Rev. They pray to Sergius for children who find it difficult to study. They resort to the prayers of the monk to acquire humility, to get rid of pride.
Rev. Seraphim of Sarov
The great mentor, comforter and healer, the Monk Seraphim is a quick helper to all who flow to his help. They pray to him for the acquisition of love for neighbors, for the gift of unceasing prayer, for healing from all kinds of diseases, especially from diseases of the legs.
St. Martyr John the Warrior
St. John the Warrior, sent to persecute and kill Christians, rendered great help to the persecuted. He dedicated his entire life to serving others. The warrior-martyr accused thieves of stealing. They pray to him to find the stolen, from theft, from offenders.
St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow
Even the Gentiles knew about St. Alexis that "heaven does not deny his prayer anything." They especially pray to Saint Alexis for the gift of insight.
Holy Great Martyr Barbara
Before the end, she asked the Lord that everyone would repent and take communion before their death. Through the prayers of St. great martyr. Barbarians are served abundant healing. They also pray to the saint for children, for help in despondency and sadness, consolation in sadness. They especially pray for deliverance from sudden death.
St. Martyr Tryphon
Even as a child, with his pure prayer, he drove away insects from the field that threatened to destroy the entire crop. His miracle of exorcism from the daughter of the Roman emperor is known. From a young age, he had the gift to heal the sick, to help everyone who called him in prayer, especially in sorrows, difficult life circumstances. St. torment. Trifon is also prayed for happiness in marriage.
Sts. Martyrs Guriy, Samon and Aviv
They pray to the holy martyrs for the patronage of the family hearth, or when a husband hates and persecutes his wife, for good relations in the family.
Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon
He devoted his whole life to the suffering, the sick and the poor. He "free of charge treated everyone" who turned to him, healing wounds, healing all diseases.
St. Great Martyr Catherine
In Russia, girls especially prayed to the holy great martyr Catherine - so that a good groom would be caught. The help of the saint was also resorted to during difficult births.
St. equal. Prince Vladimir
Saint Vladimir, who baptized Russia, is a prayer book for the Russian state, for the Orthodox people. Almost blind, he regained his sight after receiving holy Baptism. His prayers are also used to get rid of eye diseases.
Hieromartyr Hermogenes
Under Patriarch Hermogenes, there was an invasion of the impostor False Dmitry and the Poles, who imprisoned the patriarch in the Miracle Monastery. He died a martyr from hunger. They pray to him during the disaster and the invasion of enemies, for protection from the invasion of foreigners and infidels.
Holy Great Martyr Nikita
The Holy Great Martyr Nikita suffered for the faith. His body, thrown into the fire, did not burn, but after a long storage with a friend, it was transferred to the temple. They pray to the Holy Martyr Nikita for the health of children, and especially for damage, for healing "from a relative." In Russia, the Great Martyr Nikita was considered the patron saint of geese. He was prayed for a waterfowl.
Saint Demetrius of Rostov
They pray to him for the intercession of widows and orphans, for compassion for the poor and defenseless, for help in poverty and need. The miracles that came from the incorruptible relics of St. Demetrius are especially related to the healing of the sick, including chest diseases. St. Dimitri himself was exhausted and died from this disease.
Holy Prophet and Baptist John
One look at the suffering beheaded head of the Baptist invites us to seek help from him against a headache. As a preacher of repentance, he is also prayed for the gift of a sense of repentance. In Russia, they prayed to the saint for the patronage of crops and fertility, during the consecration of the bee-keeper.
Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
Saint John the Theologian, the beloved disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, took the Most Pure Mother of God after the crucifixion of Christ to his house, where she remained until her Dormition. The holy apostle, as well as the apostles Mark, Luke, Matthew, are prayed for good relations in the family and for advice and love between husband and wife.
Rev. Martinian Beloezersky
They pray to him in offense when they want to find truth and justice.
Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica
At the age of 20, St. Demetrius was appointed proconsul of the Thessaline region, but instead of persecuting and executing Christians, he began to teach the inhabitants of the Christian faith. The memory of St. Demetrius in Russia has long been associated with a military feat, the defense of the Fatherland. He is prayed for the enlightenment of the eyes.
St. Archangel of God Michael
Archangel Michael was appointed by the Lord over all nine angelic ranks. Since ancient times, he has been glorified in Russia. The Most Holy Theotokos and Archangel Michael are special representatives for Russian cities. The faith of Orthodox Christians in the help of the Archangel Michael in all troubles, sorrows, needs is strong. Archangel Michael is prayed at the entrance to a new house.
St. Archangel Raphael
Archangel Raphael is the healing of God, the healer of human ailments. Archangel Raphael helped Tobiah find a bride, and therefore they especially pray to him for happiness in marriage, as well as in finding a bride.
Guardian angel
God gives every baptized Christian a guardian angel who invisibly guards a person throughout his earthly life from troubles and misfortunes, warns against sins, protects at the hour of death. The guardian angel is an ambulance in any need and illness.
St. Great Martyr George the Victorious
"Egoriy the Brave", as this saint is popularly called, is the patron of the Russian land, statehood and military power, family, children, an assistant in sorrow and misfortune. They especially pray to him about the danger of attack by wild animals. Saint George is the protector of herds, livestock.
Saint Nicholas of Myra Wonderworker
Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of the World of Lycia, is one of the most revered saints in Russia, which is why the people called him the Pleasant. Glorified from God by the gift of miracles, healings. They pray to him for help in various troubles, in need, arranging the fate of children, for well-being on the road by land and sea, for help in poverty and need, from sadness and despondency.
Saint Spyridon Trimifuntsky
Many of his miracles include miracles of healing the sick, helping the suffering. Even during his lifetime, the saint became famous for his meekness, kindness, hospitality and diligence. In Russia, St. Spyridon was revered on a par with St. Nicholas. They pray to him in every need, and especially they turn to him for help in finding work and earnings.
Saint Basil the Great
The saint himself, before his priestly service, worked so hard, hewn stones, that calluses remained on his hands. In his liturgy, the saint prays for those who labor "both in the mountains and in ores... and in the abyss of the earth, and in bitter labors." He is prayed for help in his labors.
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
The great teachers of Orthodoxy are prayed for the multiplication of faith. They pray to the holy Apostle Peter for healing - the Savior healed the mother-in-law of the apostle, "lying and burning with fire." They also pray to the Apostle Peter for successful fishing, for success in fishing. They pray to the Apostle Paul at the opening of work in factories, workshops, etc. - the apostle himself did not remain idle day or night.
Holy Prophet of God Elijah
It is said about this saint: "Pray, and heaven and rain and give." They also pray to him for help during ice, in difficult life and material circumstances.
Blessed Vasily of Moscow
By preaching mercy, Blessed Basil helped people. His relics became famous for miracles, many sick people received healing through the prayers of the blessed one. He is also prayed for from the fire.
Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
Since Saint Tikhon himself struggled for a long time with the ailment of despondency, people resort to his prayers in anguish, in despair, in sadness, in spiritual sorrow.
St. rights. John the Russian Confessor
He traded in Constantinople next to the Turkish shops, was successful in his trade more than anyone else. For this and for his Christian faith, he was tortured by infidels. They pray to St. John the Russian for success in trade, and the prosperity of your business.
Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina
They pray for the expulsion of evil spirits from people and animals, against harm from psychics, sorcerers, wizards, evil people.
Holy Martyr Paraskeva
The Holy Martyr Paraskeva has always been revered in Russia as an assistant in women's cares, the patroness of the household, the giver of good grooms, and the patroness of agricultural work. She is especially prayed to during the sowing and harvesting of bread. The saint also prays for the healing of children.
St. rights. Godfathers Joachim and Anna
These saints bore bitter barrenness until their very old age, then, with the blessing of God, they gave birth to the Most Holy Theotokos. They are prayed to in marital infertility or childlessness. For a long time in Russia, they prayed to these saints before the start of sowing, for the patronage of crops, fruits, and harvests.
St. rights. John of Kronstadt
As a child, St. Righteous John was not good at literacy, and after fervent prayer, it was as if a veil fell from the boy's eyes, and he began to read. Among other prayers to the great miracle worker, prayers are offered to him to help children study.
St. Blessed Matrona of Moscow
Holy Mother Matrona is the great saint of the new time. The blessed one predicted that after her death, “in many years, people will find out about me and go in droves for help in their sorrows and with requests to pray for them to the Lord God, and I will help everyone and hear everyone.” They especially pray to the saint for relief from bodily illnesses, leg diseases, as well as for any family and household needs.
Holy Martyrs Flor and Laurus
They pray to the holy martyrs for help in the needs of agriculture - the deliverance of livestock from disease and death, especially horses.
Rev. Ambrose of Optina
They pray for spiritual prudence and for enlightenment when you don’t know what to do.
Reverend Moses Ugrin
Our Reverend Father is prayed for deliverance from carnal passion.
Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia
They pray to the holy miracle workers of Murom to send down a heavenly blessing on those entering into marriage, and to save them from family discord and strife.
St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
They pray for help in various family and everyday situations, for intercession for the dead without repentance.
St. Tsar Passion-Bearer Nicholas
They pray to our holy Tsar Nicholas for the future of our Fatherland and in every need of life, as well as as a sign of repentance for the conciliar sin of betrayal of the God-chosen royal family of the Romanovs.
Venerable Paisios the Great
This saint is especially prayed for the dead without repentance.
St. Martyr Uar
They pray to this saint for the unbaptized dead, who died in unbelief, who did not receive Holy Baptism, who did not know the True God, who deviated from God's truth. In addition, they pray to Saint Ouar for the health of infants and young children, as well as for infants who died in their mother's womb or during childbirth.
St. Martyr John New, Sochavsky
Has a special grace from God to help those involved in trade.
Sts. torment. Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia
They pray to the holy martyrs in sorrows and misfortunes, steadfastness in faith.
St. Prince Daniel of Moscow
They pray for complex housing problems, for family well-being, for advice and love between husband and wife, for finding their own home, for the preservation of Moscow.
St. Sophronius of Irkutsk
Assistant in business and needs to all who resort to his help.
St. Joseph Volotsky
Great saint of God. In Russia, he was revered on a par with St. Nicholas.
Bliss. John of Rostov
This saint is especially prayed for the healing of many diseases.
Rev. Athanasius of Brest
The Monk Martyr Athanasius is a defender of Orthodoxy, a fighter against the union. The incorrupt relics of the saint were glorified by numerous miracles and healings.
St. Theodosius of Chernigov
The Church brings to the aid of this saint in needs related to the strengthening of the mind and knowledge of adults and children.
St. blessings. Prince Theodore and his children David and Konstantin
They pray for the granting of peace, for the protection of Orthodoxy and the Russian land.
St. torment. Mikhail and Fedor Chernigovsky
These saints are prayed for a strong standing in the Orthodox faith.
Rev. Daniel Shuzhgorsky
They resort to the help of the monk in prayers for protection from worldly misfortunes.
St. Pitirim Tambov
This saint is especially prayed for spiritual enlightenment.
Rev. Grigory Vologda
They resort to his help when they want to reconcile with enemies.
St. rights. Artemy Verkolsky
Grace is given to the righteous to pray for all who resort to his help. Especially treated with fever or "shaking disease"
St. blessings. Prince Andrei Smolensky
This saint is especially prayed for the acquisition of humility and meekness.
Rev. Varlaam Khutynsky
Rev. Varlaam had a great gift of clairvoyance and miracles.
St. Herman, archbishop Kazansky
They resort to his help in case of unjust insults, persecution, harassment.
Rev. Varlaam Keretsky
This saint is especially prayed for a safe journey through the waters.
St. Archangel Gabriel
St. Archangel Gabriel - Herald of the Mysteries of God and "Servant of Miracles"
Bl. Maxim the holy fool, Moscow miracle worker
This saint is especially prayed for the healing of various diseases.
St. blessings. Prince Alexander Nevsky
They pray during a disaster and an invasion of enemies, or for protection from attacks by foreigners and non-believers.
St. Mitrofan of Voronezh
This saint is especially prayed for the life arrangement of children.
Holy martyr. Clement, Pope
His intercession is resorted to in case of insults and persecution.
St. rights. Alexey, man of God
The son of rich and noble parents, he fled from worldly contentment, lived on the porch of the temple, endured poverty and deprivation all his life. This saint is prayed for the deliverance of pride - St. Alexei had deep humility and spiritual poverty. They also pray to the saint from the danger of being bitten by a reptile.
Rev. Euphrosyne of Moscow
This saint is prayed for the insight of the eyes and from paralysis.
Rev. Onufry the Great
Pray for sudden or sudden death.
Rev. Tikhon of Kaluga
Pray for deliverance from all evils and misfortunes.
St. Stephen of Perm
His intercession is resorted to in sorrows and misfortunes.
St. rights. Simeon the God-bearer
They pray for the patronage of children - he received the forty-day-old Divine Infant in the temple - and for the healing of children.
St. Princes Boris and Gleb
These saints are the first Russian martyrs and martyrs. The Orthodox Church venerates them, who constantly provide prayerful assistance to their native land and those who suffer from illnesses, including leg diseases. Saints are also prayed for the patronage of crops and harvest.
St. John Chrysostom
To the mediation of this saint before God, those who have reached despair, in mental ailments, turn.
Rev. Mary of Egypt
Reverend Mary is prayed to in a special demonic attack on the flesh.
St. Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates
This holy great martyr is especially prayed for protection from enemies.
Saint Silouan of Athos
Russian saint who labored on Mount Athos. A particle of his holy relics is in the Athos Compound of Moscow.
Martyr Archimandrite Ambrose (Astakhov) Khovrinsky
One of the New Martyrs of Russia. His revered image is in our church, where he served for the last 7 years before his martyrdom.
Seven youths, like in Ephesus: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Eksakustodian (Konstantin), Antonin.
The Holy Seven Youths, like those in Ephesus, are prayed for in violation of sleep and insomnia.
Venerable Aristocles, Elder of Athos and Moscow Wonderworker
Saint Aristocles is one of the newly glorified saints. Even during his lifetime, there was a case when, through the prayers of the elder Aristocles, a dead girl was resurrected. They pray to the reverend for deliverance from death, as well as for healing from diseases. The holy relics of the venerable elder Aristocles are in the Athos Compound in Moscow.
Great Martyr Anastasia
The saints pray for help to those in prison.
St. Longinus centurion
Saint Longinus is the same centurion of the Roman army who was on guard at the Cross of the Savior. According to legend, he was there when the soldier pierced the ribs of Christ with a spear. A drop of blood fell on the sore eyes of the centurion, and he was healed. Saint Longinus the centurion is especially prayed for with eye diseases.
Saint John of Damascus
The ruler of Damascus, on a false slander, ordered that Saint John's hand be cut off; but after the zealous prayer of the monk to the Mother of God, the severed hand grew together again. The Monk John of Damascus is prayed for with an injury or pain in the hands.
Hieromartyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamon
The holy martyr Antipas is especially prayed for with a toothache.
Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye
Righteous Simeon, despite the constant feeling of exhaustion in his legs, walked from Russia to Siberia on foot; wandered and fooled around for Christ's sake in the Urals and Western Siberia, introduced himself to the Lord in 1642. He is prayed for in diseases of the legs.
Rev. Alexander Svirsky
The miracles of St. Alexander are associated with the healing of the paralyzed, so they also pray to him for insomnia, loss of appetite and paralysis.
Venerable Irinarch the Recluse
The Monk Irinarkh is especially prayed for the healing of the demon-possessed and protection from evil spirits.
Reverend Stylian
Saint Stylian is the true protector and patron of babies. He is prayed for the health, well-being and intercession of children, especially in infancy.
Many people go to church only on major Orthodox holidays or when they want to ask God for help. But not everyone knows who and what to pray for. Which saints and in what need should one turn to?
There is a popular saying: "Prayer from the heart reaches Heaven." Turning to the holy saint, you must understand that you are not just saying words, but are communicating with another person who sees and hears you perfectly. If you are not churched, then some prayers from the prayer book will simply be incomprehensible to you. But after all, we also do not immediately master a foreign language. And Church Slavonic is not a foreign language - it is ours, primordially Russian and native. Take, for example, a troparion to some saint in your hands - in this small prayer you will see the life of a saint, described in an unusually beautiful and correct language. It will become clear to you why we ask this particular saint for something specific.
For help in learning, for the successful passing of exams, term papers, diplomas, tests, you need to pray to the icon of the Mother of God “Increasing the Mind” (Icon 1),
St. Sergius of Radonezh (Icon 2).
On a successful marriage: the Most Holy Theotokos (Icon 3),
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Icon 4).
Nicholas the Wonderworker helps in a variety of everyday situations. They 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 show himself especially. One thing is certain: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the simplest and most accessible saint. He is close to all human needs and suffering. 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. On the favorable course of pregnancy and the successful resolution of the burden: the icons of the Mother of God "Feodorovskaya" (Icon 5),
"Assistant in childbirth" (Icon 6).
About help in getting a job and about the return of lost things: to the holy martyr Tryphon (Icon 7).
In despondency, sadness and depression: to the icons of the Mother of God "Assuage my sorrows" (Icon 8),
"Deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted" (Icon 9).
On getting rid of drunkenness, drug addiction, addiction to gambling and slot machines: the icons of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice" (Icon 10),
"Recovery of the Lost" (Icon 11),
"The guarantor of sinners" (Icon 12),
the holy martyr Boniface (Icon 13),
holy righteous John of Kronstadt (Icon 14).
On the resolution of problems in marriage and the reconciliation of husband and wife: to the holy martyrs and confessors Guriy, Samon and Aviv (Icon 15);
holy royal martyrs (Icon 16);
Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia (Icon 17).
On help in raising children: to the icons of the Mother of God "Education" (Icon 18)
and "Mamming" (Icon 19).
On healing from diseases: the icon of the Mother of God "Healer" (Icon 20),
Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon (Icon 21),
unmercenaries and wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian (Icon 22),
Reverend Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth (Icon 23);
the icon of the Mother of God "Kazanskaya" (Icon 24);
Saint Alexy (Icon 25),
Metropolitan of Moscow (Icon 26) (eye diseases);
the holy prophet Moses (Icon 27) (speech defects);
Saint Rev. Amphilochius of Pochaev (Icon 28)
and Blessed Matrona of Moscow (Icon 29) (leg disease);
the holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John (Icon 30) (ailments of the head);
the icon of the Mother of God "Three-handed" (Icon 31),
Saint John of Damascus (Icon 32) (diseases of the hands);
Holy Hieromartyr Antipas (Icon 33) (dental disease);
the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" (Icon 34) (oncological diseases);
to the holy reverend Agapit of the Caves (Icon 35) (women's diseases).
Each person has his own heavenly patron. You can turn to him or your beloved saint with any charitable request. But in no case should you ask them to punish someone, send you untold wealth and luxury, or that someone loves you. You turn to the saint in order to express your love, respect and reverence for him with a prayer.
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 should correctly address him and his assistants. 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. It 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 that symbol that helps the Orthodox to tune in to the connection with the Lord. The icon that was not consecrated in the church is just a piece of furniture. But consecrated - it is a powerful amulet that protects your home from adversity.
It is important to know which icon should be placed in the house so that it protects from robberies and disasters. Reliable shield from fires and lightning the following icons serve:
- Saint Nikita of Novgorod - protects from evil energy. And it also relieves fears and cleanses human souls. It should be placed in the main room.
- Bush of the Burning Bush - she also protects people working with fire or weapons.
Burning bush It is customary to ask the Forces in front of the faces to protect their home and material property from theft and robbery:
- St. Theodore Tyrone the Great Martyr - it is recommended to place an icon if thieving dishonest people live near you.
Theodore Tyron - Mother of God "Sign" - protects from robberies.
Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign" - St. John the Warrior - helps to find thieves and discover 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 thoughts of enemies:
- Seven Arrows - the Blessed Virgin is depicted, whose body was pierced by seven arrows, symbolizing the suffering that she had to endure. This icon can also be prayed for human mercy. Hang it in front of the door to the dwelling. It is believed that people with evil thoughts will not be able to cross the threshold of housing where this shrine hangs.
- The Ostrobramsk Icon of the Mother of God is a strong amulet against corruption and the forces of darkness. They also turn to her, asking for peace. Helps to avoid quarrels in the family.
Ostrobrama 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. We must worship the Heavenly Father.
As a talisman, the icon works only in cases where your faith in the Lord is strong.
IMPORTANT: Correctly place the amulets on the eastern wall of the house.
That's exactly what they did in the old days. Now, given the modern layouts 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 whole room is visible. Wash and cross him.
- place for images is selected once, do not move them unnecessarily.
- before installing the icon, go through all the rooms with it.
- do not hang pictures or other decor between the icons on the wall
- do not place them near the source of noise (TV, music center)
- you can decorate shrines with flowers or embroidered towels.
- do not store icons in closed drawers or cabinets
- you can put candles next to it, a lamp
Prayer protecting the house
In various situations, believers ask God or the Saints for protection. Such an appeal, in fact, is a prayer, which can be mental or spoken aloud.
This is an attempt by a person in moments of his weakness to receive help from the Higher powers. Sometimes, leaving our home even for a short time, we are seized by anxiety for its safety. What to say about situations when we leave for a long time?
In order to save your home from unkind people and disasters, they use a prayer-amulet. 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 the home:
- go to church.
- write notes for the health of your family.
- put candles in front of the images of the Son of God, Nicholas the Pleasant and the Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
- collect holy water.
- buy candles (12 pcs.).
- in your house, light them near the icons.
- read the prayer.
- wash your face and household with water from the church.
- spray the corners of the dwelling with the remaining water.
The following tips will also help protect your home from negativity:
- invite a priest to the house to consecrate the room.
- try not to quarrel or swear in the house.
- when you leave home, bless him.
Family icon - the keeper of the hearth, helping in love and family life
It is believed that every house should have icons. In difficult life situations, the images of Saints help people.
With the appeal to the icons, it is easier for the believer to cope with adverse circumstances. The 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 The family icon is passed down from generation to generation, and represents the spiritual shrine of the family. The tradition of having a family icon goes back to the time of Ancient Russia. Such an icon can depict:
- heavenly patrons of family members.
- saints, especially revered in the Family family, can also become an icon, with which any favorable events in the family and miraculous cases are associated, or an ancient shrine, kept by all generations.
To have a family icon that has protected more than one tribal tribe means to have a powerful amulet for your family. Such a shrine is endowed with a special, very strong positive energy.
Not all families have such shrines. You can choose an icon yourself, which will help you create and maintain a strong loving family. Traditionally, icons with images are considered to be the keepers of the family hearth:
- Murom wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia - despite all the trials, they managed to keep their 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 - the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos. The icon is considered the patroness of childless couples.
Joachim and Anna - Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia - subjected to torture in the name of faith, Adrian died, and Natalia died on his tomb.
Adrian and Natalia - Saints Samon, Guria and Aviv - patrons of married women. The icon helps to direct the family in the right direction and bring harmony to family life.
- The Blessed Virgin Mary "Fadeless Color" - keeps peace and love in the family, reconciles in moments of quarrels and quarrels.
"Fadeless Color" - Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" - removes trials and troubles from the family. Helps to return the unfaithful spouse to the family.
"Unbreakable Wall" - Saint Matrona Blessed - a faithful assistant in family matters, will help find a way out of a difficult situation.
Matrona of Moscow - Iberian Mother of God - helps to avoid conflicts and abuse in the family.
icon of the Iberian Mother of God Place icons in the house - the patrons of family happiness. They will help maintain good relations in your family, love and respect for each other, soften quarrels, and help in difficult days.
Prayer for family well-being and happiness
For every person, family, relatives are the most important component of life. Quarrels and quarrels between loved ones inflict deep spiritual wounds and take away strength.
Sincere prayers that are addressed to the Heavenly Father or the patrons of the Saints will help to 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 house, family
It is good when our loved ones are prosperous, and the 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 overcome family problems and bring prosperity to your home:
- Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky wonderworker - assistant in material and housing problems. They pray to this icon for a successful sale or purchase of a house if there are not enough funds to purchase important purchases.
icon of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky - Holy Great Martyr Tryphon - in the old days they prayed to him during a famine. This image will serve as a reliable shield against damage to property, financial problems John the Merciful - helps to gain stable prosperity and material well-being
Icon of the Holy Great Martyr Tryphon Prayer for prosperity and money and good luck
We all know that money is not the most important thing in life. However, no one wants to end up in poverty. And we all want financial stability and financial well-being.
In order to avoid difficulties in money and bring good luck to life, you can ask God or your guardian angel about it. Use these prayer words:
With requests for prosperity, the Orthodox often also turn to the Saints:
- Spyridon Trimifuntsky
- Nicholas the Wonderworker
- Tikhon Zadonsky
- Xenia of the Blessed
- John the Merciful
The strongest icon from diseases that helps in health
We do not think about health until we or our loved ones are ill. Unfortunately, even the latest advances in medicine cannot overcome some diseases. And believing people 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 the images of the Saints helped to get rid of terrible ailments and even blindness. What 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 Theotokos "Quick to Hear" is one of the most healing icons. Known among the people for its miraculous ability to heal.
Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear" - The image of St. Panteleimon - he is one of the most powerful patrons of people who experience physical suffering. His image is able to 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 bed of the sick person and turn to them with a prayer daily.
St. Panteleimon Prayer for Healing and Health
In case of diseases of your or your relatives, use the Divine power of words. Pray to the Lord or the Holy Great Martyrs for protection over you and for health.
Believe, heavenly healers will hear every one who asks and suffers. They provide their help, relieving physical torment and bestowing strength of mind.
Prayers for the health of a sick person have truly tremendous power. He needs to be baptized in a church. You can pronounce prayer words in the Temple or at home, referring to the images.
Saint protecting children
The clergy say that children have a special guardianship of Heaven, as they are still defenseless and pure before the world. A child baptized in a church has its own guardian angel. Take care of him too Savior and Holy Mother of God.
Among the Orthodox Saints there are those who especially patronize small children. This is due to the peculiarities of their deeds in earthly life. The main patron who protects children is the Holy Stylian of Parthagon.
Stylian of Parthagon From an early age, he was distinguished by his desire for holiness. Having reached the age of majority, he distributed property to the poor, took tonsure and settled in a cave. After the Divine grace descended on Stilian, 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 just about to be born. Women suffering from infertility call for his help and ask him to give them children. Saint Stylian is depicted on icons with a baby in her arms. revere him November 26th.
The following heavenly patrons also protect children from evil forces and misfortunes:
- Miracle worker Saint Nicholas
- Holy Martyr Neophyte of Nicaea
- Holy Infant Martyr Gabriel of Bialystok
Gabriel Belostoksky The saint, after whom the child is named Icons depicting these helpers of God should be placed in the child's room. The ministers of the church pay attention to the fact 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, the mother's prayer for the health of the child. Because there are no thoughts and words more sincere than a mother's prayer for her child.
When a child is ill, loving parents are ready for anything, if only the ailment recedes. However, do not forget that praying for your children is not a bargaining with the powers of Heaven.
Often, in sorrowful moments, we give God any vows, if only he would help in the healing of our loved ones. And when the recovery happened, we forget about the promise.
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. For the Orthodox, it is customary for the Orthodox to pray for the health of children to:
- Jesus the Savior
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Healer Panteleimon
- Blessed Matrona of Moscow
You need to pray for the recovery of children correctly:
- Decide which Saint you will pray.
- go to church and write a note about the health of the child.
- put candles in front of the icons of the Savior, the Mother of God and the Saint.
- in prayer, first ask for forgiveness for your sins and weaknesses.
- ask to heal the servant of God (name) from illness and not to torment his soul with suffering.
- when praying for a child under seven, say "God's baby."
- collect holy water.
- at home, read the prayer with your hand on the child's head.
- wash it with holy water.
- it is better to pray several times a day, even when you just thought about your child.
There are many canonical prayers for the healing of children. They can be found in Prayer Books or 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 words of the mother, 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, do not hesitate 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 believing girls 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 with such prayers they cry before the 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 from various ailments, but also helps girls to marry for love. In the old days, an icon with the image of Paraskeva stood in every house and helped women in marriage.
- The Fedorov Icon of the Mother of God - this miraculous icon is revered as a reliable patroness of young virgins for marriage.
- The "fading color" of the Most Holy Theotokos - helps the right choice of a husband.
- Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - they turn to him in many difficult life situations, he also helps to arrange a happy marriage.
- Andrew the First-Called - it is recommended that parents of daughters pray before her so that they are chaste and get married safely.
Andrew the First-Called - Matrona of Moscow, the comforter of the hearts of the lonely and the guardian of the family, helps young virgins to find family happiness.
- Saint Seraphim of Sarov - helps women get married already in adulthood.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov
The words of prayer uttered on the feast have special power. Cover of the Virgin. Many girls are waiting for this day to ask the Heavenly Powers for marriage. They pray about it before the face of the Mother of God.
Before contacting the Intercessor, you should prepare:
- let go of resentment, forgive those men with whom you did not have a relationship.
- bathe, 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 the 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 life.
Among believers, the prayer for marriage to St. Joseph is considered very powerful:
Prayer to Joseph Remember what is 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 is 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 Mount Athos.
Since the beginning of this century, this miraculous shrine began to stream myrrh. It depicts the Most Pure Virgin in crimson robes, seated on a Throne. In the hands of the Virgin is a baby, the Son of God, holding a scroll. And in the background are two angels.
This image of the Mother of God has a powerful healing power. The miraculous properties of this shrine are known in 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 clergymen say that images are obligatory Son of God and Mother of God.
They are taken to the wedding, and then left in the house as the guardians of the family hearth. And the person chooses the third icon himself. It 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 the 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 the Heavenly Helpers.
And there are “universal” prayers, amulets for all life situations. The effectiveness of their words is strengthened 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:
Protects also the person from trouble, a dashing appeal to his Guardian Angel:
Prayer to the Guardian Angel Prayer request 12 apostles for help:
Each of us has such moments in life when help from Above is simply needed. In many everyday situations: in diseases and ailments; when applying for a job and at the beginning of any business; at a loss how to act and in solving important issues; about the preservation of the family and when searching for our soul mate, we ask the Lord, the Mother of God and the saints to save, bless, preserve, protect and help us.
In special need, it is best, in addition to lighting a candle and praying for what you ask, to order a prayer service and submit a note of health (rest) to the altar.
Which saints should be prayed for in certain needs?
Turn to the Lord, especially if it concerns the correction of your life, repentance, recovery from addictions, passions. The closest Intercessor for us is the Most Pure Mother of God Which will always hear and convey your prayers to the Lord.
Of course, sometimes it is difficult for us to turn to the Lord Himself, because we do not know how to do it correctly. But we have saints who always hear us, who will always carry your prayers to the Throne of God. They were once human too and understand all the sorrows of our earthly life. Therefore, it is often easy to contact them. In them we often find the most real faithful helpers and intercessors for our souls. Any saint can be asked for any of your requests, especially if you have a special admiration for a particular saint. Many Orthodox Christians love St. Matronushka and ask her in every need and are heard. Some prefer the Reverend Seraphim of Sarov, others like the Reverend Sevastian of Karaganda. It is important that you believe that the saint you are addressing hears you.
Some saints during their lives were especially helpful in certain situations. So, for example, St. Luke Voyno-Yasenetsky was a surgeon, and he especially helps in prayer for operations, making the correct diagnosis. The icon of the Kazan Mother of God once showed the miracle of healing the blind, and now they often pray to her for sight, the healing of blindness. Saint Boniface during his lifetime, being a simple man, loved to drink, but then, as we know from his life, he suffered martyrdom for Christ. And to whom, no matter how he prays for deliverance from this passion. After all, he knew what it was, what kind of torment it was. That is why some kind of “specialization” was assigned to some saints.
It is very good to read about the saint you are addressing, his life. Then, believe me, it will become much closer and clearer to you, and the prayer will be more sincere..
Here I would like to say very briefly about one negative phenomenon that is associated with the veneration of saints.. The fact is that some perceive the saints in much the same way as the pagans perceived their gods - according to the principle “which saint helps from what”. Such people go to church and ask: “Which saint should I light a candle to get an apartment?”, “Which saint should I pray for a toothache?” etc.
It must be remembered that saints are not some gods from whom you can get something, and from each his own. The Saints are not experts in renting apartments, stopping toothaches, or anything like that. There are, of course, saints who were doctors during their lifetime, and we turn to them with a request for healing, for example, the holy Great Martyr Panteleimon. Indeed, through the prayers of such saints, many healings occur. But in no case should you use a prayer to a saint as to some kind of idol, which is needed only because you can get specific help from him.
Saints are above all our heavenly friends who can help us in our advancement on the path to salvation, on the path to God. And only secondarily saints are those who help us in specific everyday things.
So pray, the main thing is that your prayer comes from the depths of an ardent heart and does not go against the will of God.
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On the decision of any important matter and before it begins, they ask for the help of the Lord, the Most Holy Theotokos, the Guardian Angel, all the saints.
You can order a prayer service “for a good cause” or a prayer service “to the icon of the Mother of God of Abalatskaya”.
About healing from diseases:
Icon of the Mother of God "Healer"
Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon,
unmercenary and wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian,
Reverend Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth,
Saint Luka Voyno-Yasenetsky (especially during operations);
Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan
Saint Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow (eye disease);
the holy prophet Moses (speech defects);
Blessed Matrona of Moscow (leg disease);
the holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John (ailments of the head);
Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands"
St. John of Damascus (diseases of the hands);
Holy Hieromartyr Antipas (dental disease);
the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" (oncological diseases);
the holy reverend Agapit of the Caves (women's diseases);
icon of the Mother of God "Mammary" (when children are sick).
For infertility:
Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God "Semipalatinsk-Abalatskaya"
Saint Luke Voyno-Yasenetsky
holy righteous Joachim and Anna;
the holy prophet Zechariah and the righteous Elizabeth.
In order for the pregnancy to proceed well and for a successful resolution from the burden:
icons of the Mother of God "Feodorovskaya", "Help in childbirth".
When breastfeeding:
Icon of the Mother of God "Mamming".
On a successful marriage:
Holy Mother of God;
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.
To find a good bride:
Savior;
To his patron saint.
About children and their well-being in life, so that they can find a good job:
Saint Mitrofan of Voronezh
On resolving problems in marriage and reconciling husband and wife:
the holy martyrs and confessors Guriy, Samon and Aviv;
Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia.
On helping to raise children:
the icons of the Mother of God "Education" and "Mammary";
patron saints of their children.
About assistance in learning, about successfully passing exams (term papers, diplomas, tests, etc.):
the icon of the Mother of God "Addition of the mind";
Saint Reverend Sergius of Radonezh.
On the resolution of housing problems:
Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg;
Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
About construction assistance:
the holy Kiev-Pechersk architect.
About help in poverty and need and all sorts of everyday problems:
Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God "Semipalatinsk-Abalatskaya",
Saint Spyridon Trimifuntsky;
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;
Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg;
holy righteous Philaret the Merciful.
About the return of lost items:
Holy Martyr Tryphon.
About travelers:
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.
About assistance in trade affairs (successful business, entrepreneurship):
Holy Great Martyr John the New Sochavsky.
About getting rid of drunkenness, drug addiction, addiction to gambling and slot machines:
the icons of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice", "Seeking the Lost", "Guide of the Sinners";
the holy martyr Boniface;
Holy Righteous John of Kronstadt.
About getting rid of prodigal passion:
the holy martyr Boniface;
St. John the Long-suffering Caves;
Saint Mary of Egypt.
About help in court cases and about prisoners:
Holy Great Martyr Anastasia the Destroyer.
For help finding a job:
Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God "Semipalatinsk-Abalatskaya",
Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg;
Holy Martyr Tryphon.
About military personnel:
the holy Great Martyr and Victorious George, the holy martyr John the Warrior (they pray to these saints for the military and soldiers who are in any kind of military service);
Saint Archangel Michael (patron saint of pilots and astronauts);
the holy apostle Andrew the First-Called (patron saint of sailors);
the holy prophet Elijah (patron saint of the Airborne Forces).
About successful medical practice:
Saint Luke Voyno-Yasenetsky.
On the eradication of anger between loved ones, friends, colleagues, neighbors:
icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts".
From the misfortunes of demons, about protection from sorcerers and witchcraft:
Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justinia;
Holy Great Martyr Nikita;
Holy Martyr Tryphon.
About relatives and close people who have gone astray, who do not go to an Orthodox church:
Icons of the Mother of God "Guest of the Sinners", "Seeking the Lost".
In sadness, sadness and depression:
icon of the Mother of God "Satisfy My Sorrows", "Deliverance from the troubles of the Suffering".
Whoever wants to receive something from the Lord or from the saints, he must not only pray to them, but also build his life according to the commandments. Through the Gospel, God addresses everyone with a request to be kind, loving, humble, etc., but people often do not even want to hear about it, but they themselves ask Him to help them in their affairs.
For prayers to be successful, one must pray with words coming from the heart, with faith and hope for God's help. And it should be remembered that not everything that a person asks from the Lord is useful for him. The Lord is not a machine that fulfills all desires, one has only to press the right button, that everything He sends is directed to the benefit and salvation of the soul, although sometimes people think this is unfair.