Icons
Now you can buy different ones. You won't see anything in a church shop. There are hundreds of icons in some, try to figure out which one
needed. This is where questions arise: which icons should we pray to? Who should I pray to? Which saint? Let's try to figure out which icon is for what.

“THE HOLY TRINITY” - written by Andrei Rublev. The symbol of the “Trinity” is God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Or - wisdom, reason, love. One of three main icons that should be in every home. In front of the icon they pray for forgiveness of sins. It is considered confessional.

"Iverskaya MOTHER OF GOD" - guardian hearth and home. She is considered the patroness of all women, their helper and intercessor before the Lord. An icon used to remove the “crown of celibacy” from both men and women. In front of the icon they also pray for the healing of ailments physical and mental, about consolation in troubles.

"MOTHER OF GOD OF KAZAN" - main icon Russia, intercessor of the entire Russian people, especially in difficult times troubled times. All the main events in life take place with her, starting with baptism. The icon gives a blessing for marriage, and it is also an assistant in work. An icon that stops fire and helps those with vision problems. Before the icon they pray for help in various everyday needs.

“THE MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR” - written by the Evangelist Luke. The icon is considered one of the most revered images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rus'. Before this icon, kings were crowned and high priests were elected. Before her they pray for the humility of those at war, for softening evil hearts, about the healing of physical and mental weakness, as well as about the healing of the possessed.

“TIKHVIN MOTHER OF GOD” - written by the Evangelist Luke. The icon is considered a child’s icon; it is also called a “guidebook”. She helps children in illness, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them choose friends, protects them from bad influence streets. It is believed that it strengthens the bond between parents and children, that is, children do not abandon their parents in old age. Helps women during childbirth and pregnancy. Those who have problems also turn to her.

“SEVEN ARCH” is the strongest icon in protecting the house and any premises, as well as the person on whom it is located, from evil, envious people, from the evil eye, damage and curses. She reconciles warring parties, brings peace and harmony, and is also hired for important matters. At home it should be opposite front door to see the eyes of the person entering. Before installing the icon, you need to read a prayer, and then observe who stops coming to your house.

“QUICK TO HEAR” - the image was painted in the 10th century. They pray in front of the icon when they need quick and urgent Care, about the healing of souls and bodily ailments, including from paralysis, blindness, cancer, and also ask for the birth of healthy children and the release of prisoners.

“HEALER” - the icon is one of the most ancient and revered. In front of the icon they pray for healing of the soul and body; it protects from various misfortunes, troubles, sorrow, eternal condemnation, and takes care of liberation from imprisonment. Childbirth assistant.

“INEXHAUSTABLE CHALICE” - The Mother of God prays for all sinners and calls for an inexhaustible source of spiritual joy and consolation, proclaims that the inexhaustible chalice heavenly help and mercy is in store for those who ask in faith. It brings prosperity to the home, and also helps to heal from bad habits, drunkenness, drug addiction, and gambling.

“UNBREAKABLE WALL” - located in the main altar of the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral. For more than ten centuries this miraculous icon remained intact, which is probably why it was named so. In front of the icon for every need: healing for the sick, consolation for the grieving, admonition for the lost, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct husbands and wives, support and warm the old, deliver from all misfortunes.

"THREE-HANDED" - miraculous image The Mother of God was written in the eighth century in honor of the Monk John of Damascus, a church hymn writer who was innocently slandered. In front of the icon they pray for healing from hand pain or injury, from fire, as well as from illness, grief and sadness.

“UNEXPECTED JOY” - an icon about forgiveness of sins and grateful healing. Before the icon they pray for the conversion of the lost, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of deafness and ear diseases, for the preservation of marriage in love and harmony.

“BLESSED MATRONA” is a very powerful saint of our time. People turn to her for any difficult issue. She is our “first aid” and intercessor, intercessor for us before the Lord. The relics are located in the Intercession Monastery on Taganka, where every day countless people come and turn to her for help.

“NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER” is the favorite saint of the Russian people. He protects from poverty and need: when his icon is in the house, he makes sure that there is prosperity in the house, and protects from the need for anything. In addition, he is the patron saint of all travelers, drivers, sailors, pilots and just people who are on the road and worship St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

“THE HOLY GREAT MARTYR PANTELEMON” is a great healer, patron of doctors. During his lifetime he brought healing to many people from serious illnesses. And now people receive a charge for miraculous healing from the icon with the face of St. Panteleimon.

“GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS” is the patron saint of Moscow, as well as an assistant to those people whose work involves weapons, risking their lives - military, police, firefighters, rescuers. In addition, these include athletes and people starting a new business.

"SERGY OF RADONEZH" - founder of the Sergius - Trinity Lavra in the 14th century. He is the patron saint of all students. They take the icon with them when taking exams and tests. It is very good for the icon to always be in the pocket of your purse or briefcase every day when the child is walking to study.

“SERAPHIM OF SAROV” is one of the beloved and revered saints of Russia. He devoted his entire life to serving our Lord, founded Diveyevo convent V Nizhny Novgorod province. Prayer to Holy Father Seraphim of Sarov helps very well with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, spine, and joints.

“GUARDIAN ANGEL” - they pray to him: for help with headaches; about your protection, from insomnia, in grief, about happiness in marriage, about expelling evil spirits, about getting rid of harm from wizards and sorcerers. About the intercession of widows and orphans in despair, about deliverance from sudden or sudden death, about the expulsion of demons. Those going to bed pray to him for deliverance from prodigal dreams.

1. “Savior Almighty.” Near this icon they pray for their relatives, about the request to save family members.

2. "Crucifixion". This icon helps protect the house from thieves and enemies, and helps punish criminals.

3. Icon " Mother of God». Vladimirskaya, Kazanskaya, Iverskaya and others. There are separate prayers for each icon of the “Mother of God”. Each of them has its own special purpose.

The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is addressed to material wealth, about protection from dark forces, diseases, from slander and enemies. This icon is the guardian of the family.

They pray to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God with requests to save relatives and friends who are participating in hostilities.

They pray to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God when they need to receive important decisions For large quantity people also pray to her in front of important events in life. Often to Vladimir Icon The Mother of God is addressed when the country is in danger.

TO Tikhvin Icon They pray to the Mother of God for direction to Right way or save a person on a journey. This icon is a guide.

4. Icon "Trinity". People who have lost hope in life pray near her. Before you pray, you need to think through your problem. It is better to pray after repentance and praising the Lord.

5. Icon “Savior Not Made by Hands”. Near this icon they pray for the salvation of the soul, and read one of powerful prayers"Our Father". To enhance the effect of prayer, you need to go to the temple named after him.

6. Icon “Tenderness”. Near her you need to pray for happy marriage, about worthy grooms.

7. Icon of the Savior in the Crown of Thorns. Near her they pray for the salvation of the soul.

8. Icon "Guardian Angel". This icon helps every baptized person to heal. With the help of prayer, they ask the Guardian Angel for protection from sins and wrong actions.

9. Icon “Ostrobramskaya”. Near this icon they pray for family happiness, so that strangers do not interfere with family happiness.

10. Icon “Faith, Hope, Love”. This icon helps strengthen faith in the soul and overcome difficult life obstacles.

11. Icon “Assistant in Childbirth”. Near this icon they pray for a good pregnancy, for the health of the child and his mother.

12. Icon “Recovery of the Lost.” Near her they pray for health, for the happiness of children, for the return of children home, for relief from drug and alcohol addiction.

13. Icon “Mammal”. This icon helps to save the health of the newborn baby, and that the mother in labor has enough milk.

14. Icon “Unfading Color”. People pray to this icon for health and chastity. It helps maintain women's health.

15. Icon “The Tsaritsa (Pantassa)”. People pray to her for healing from illnesses. Parents also pray for relief from their children’s addictions.

16. Icon “Fragrant Flower”. Near her they pray for the preservation of purity of thoughts, oh happy life, and solving family problems.

17. Icon “Nicholas the Wonderworker.” Near her they pray for have a nice trip. Fishermen, pilots, sailors, and travelers pray to this icon. Also, they pray for offended women, children, unjustly convicted.

18. Icon “Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon.” Near this icon they pray for healing from illnesses.

19. Icon “Holy Royal Passion-Bearers”. It depicts the family of Nicholas II. People pray to this icon for healing.

20. Icon “Holy Passion-Bearer Nicholas.” It depicts the martyr Tsar Nicholas II. Near this icon they pray for healing from serious illnesses.

21. Icon “Unexpected joy”. Near this icon they pray for forgiveness of sins, for healing from illnesses, for the health of children, for love and harmony in marriage.

22. Icon “Seven Arrows”. Near the icon of the Mother of God with seven daggers they pray for the reconciliation of enemies, for the restoration of peace between loved ones.

23. Icon “Inexhaustible Chalice”. Near her they ask for healing from addictions.

24. Icon “Healer”. One of the most ancient. Around her they pray for healing of body and soul. It protects from troubles, condemnation, sorrow, and helps in the release of prisoners.

25. Icon “The Sign”. People pray to this icon for peace and preservation of friendship in the family. About protection from witchcraft.

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Which saints should I pray to?

Kristina Kondratieva, CEO icon painting workshop “Icon of the 21st century. Kuznetsov Letter" and the art gallery "Christina", answers the journalist's questions about whether turning to holy images can help get rid of alcohol addiction, how long this tradition has existed, what is the history of the appearance of the image of the Virgin Mary "Inexhaustible Chalice", etc.

I have a lot of problems modern man... Information overload, the rapid pace of life, a patchwork of phenomena and events, connected and unrelated, a wide range of indirect problems, and all this together completely absorbs the attention of a modern person, plunging him into an endless cycle of vanity. The soul is driven by the race of life, it lacks rest. His mind is not for a moment freed from the habit of scrolling inside itself. eternal questions: “where to get money”, “how to get rid of diseases”, “how to create happy marriage", "how to overcome addictions to... (the list is almost endless)", "how to protect your children" and many others. Even on vacation, having changed the scenery, he is also tormented by them, because no matter where we go, there is no escape from problems - they relentlessly follow us, because they are locked inside us.

The soul suffers from the word mixer itching in the brain. She gets tired and loses strength when we realize that neither the advice of friends nor the numerous recipes from brochures on the topic “How to become happy, loved and rich” give desired result. Then there remains the only authority, by appealing to which one can find deliverance from spiritual loneliness and defenselessness in the face of an abundance of life barriers, which are becoming more and more difficult to overcome. This - God's mercy, because when all earthly possibilities are exhausted, a person looks into the sky and realizes that he is ready to pray...

How to pray in front of an icon

But our life has historically developed in such a way that the majority of people, even having understood the need to turn to God, do not know how to speak to Him, in what words, and most importantly, how to prepare the soul for this communication and find out which saint to contact with questions in certain cases, which saints to pray to, in front of which icons, who to call for help in troubles and sorrows.

However, this is not the most difficult thing - you can find out which saint to pray for, ask, and we, in turn, will help you find the answer to these questions. The hardest thing is to concentrate, to stop extraneous thoughts in your head that distract you during prayer, but, leaving heartfelt concentration, stretch a thread from your heart personally to the saint to whom you want to pray today. For those who do not have the skill in prayer, this action - stopping the whirlwind of thoughts in the head - can be very difficult. However, if you want your prayer to be heard, you need to try again and again. Of course have prayer rule, designed to concentrate the soul, concentrate attention, but you need to get used to it, and both circumstances and the soul ask for prayer right now, and then just start praying in front of the icon. The icon is like a magnifying glass collecting scattered Sun rays into one burning ray, gathers the attention of the person praying, helps him to renounce the bustle of life, to remain alone with the saint to whom the prayer is addressed.

So, it is very important to remember that we do not pray to the icon - we venerate the icon as a shrine, but we must pray to the Prototype, the most holy one, invisibly present behind the image in front of which we stand.

Starting to pray to the saint in front of his icon, you need to come to a state of inner silence, inner silence, as far as possible, imagine yourself standing before someone invisible, but completely real, believe in what he hears, for it is given to us only by our faith .

The prayer is not fulfilled immediately, it is important not to lose faith. The word itself is something - used full appears, gains full-otu. Praying more and more fervently and more convincingly, we seem to... full- We open the vessel of our prayer. And one more thing: sometimes a person does not seem to forget to pray to a saint, and prays fervently, but what he wants does not come and does not come. This is normal: what we want will not fall into our hands right away - circumstances must line up so that in the confusion of earthly life, where we ourselves have already made quite a mess, everything will work out harmoniously, and this takes time. There may be another thing - a person’s desire is not too pure, there is some kind of deceit in him before himself, or it is not useful for a person, for the salvation of his soul. After all, often in adults in their desires, people are like children who persistently ask for an extra portion of ice cream or candy, or something else that could harm them, but they themselves do not know this yet... Therefore, after all, the prayer should always end with the words: “... if it is possible it is the will of God.”

Of course, you can pray only in your own words, but in critical cases that require special, more serious prayerful zeal, you should prepare for prayer especially. Take the time to communicate with God, because He is always with us throughout the Infinity of Time and Space.

In front of the icons of the Lord, the Mother of God, and saints for those who are not used to daily prayers, or, perhaps, is just beginning to get used to the experience of prayer, it is important to know: you need to ask for yourself, for someone, for something, having at least a little cleared your soul.

Before starting your prayers, or even the day before, try to forgive within yourself at least one of those with whom your relationship is not going well. Then, of course, if you regularly abuse alcohol, often swear, using words classified as informal vocabulary, this also weighs heavily on your soul, you often get irritated, and your prayer is deprived of the necessary power. The whole point is that the bigger the flaws burdened the soul is a very precise image, it really becomes severe, the more difficult it is for her to take off with prayer. Sometimes what we call heaviness in the soul is an understanding, often intuitive, unconscious, of our own internal problems, conflict with oneself. This is why the intercession of the Lady of Heaven and the saints is important for us - their pure prayers, not burdened by sin, holy intercession before the Lord help us get what we want.

To receive an answer to a prayer, it is very important to start it right and end it right. Therefore, when you come to the icon, try to focus on prayer, push aside everyday thoughts and worries, forget about them for a while, personally addressing the one to whom you are offering prayer.

Before you begin your prayers, give yourself the blessing sign of the cross and say: “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” After reading a prayer to the Lord, or the Mother of God, or the saint you are addressing, accepted according to general church rules - one, two, as the soul requires, proceed to the end of the petition in this way: read “It is worthy to eat...” 1, “Glory to the Father and the Son , and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever and ever,” three times, making the sign of the cross: “Lord, have mercy,” then “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy Most Pure Mother, reverend and God-bearing fathers ours and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen".

Then, having made the sign of the cross again and saying “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” you can ask the saint in his own words to especially protect you from some event, to help you solve problems. Ask for everything that is boiling over, for yourself, for your loved ones, only by turning with all your heart to the one you are asking. And then, having expressed your request, say “Amen” again. And again sign yourself with the sign of the cross.

Of course, we ask the saints to pray for us, as if leaving the main zeal to them and pinning our hopes on their holy prayers for us. But it’s not a bad idea to work hard yourself in order to fulfill your own requests, and in those very special cases, pray regularly for 40 days. And if you add a post to this, it will be very good. If the time is not, in principle, fast, then you can not be very strict: do not eat meat and fish on Wednesdays and Fridays, remove excess from the daily diet - that which is not intended for normal, complete nutrition, but only for the sake of gastronomic pleasure, and do not overeat. However, if someone, because of an uneaten cutlet or piece of meat, has a desire to “eat” one of their neighbors, it is better to still eat the cutlet or this piece, since fasting is just a lazy person who didn’t say that! - not a diet, but spiritual growth and the purification of soul and body necessary for this purpose. And if a person, while fasting, no longer thinks about the salvation of the soul, but about how not to eat something extra, this is no longer fasting.

Which saint should you pray to on what occasions?

First of all, of course, we should pray in front of the image Savior Jesus Christ, He is the main healer of our souls and bodies. The Savior Himself gave humanity His image and thus laid the foundation for icon painting. According to church tradition, having washed His face, Jesus Christ placed His face on the plate given to him, that is, the four-pointed plate, and on this plate the image of the Divine Face was miraculously imprinted without human hands. Ubrus was handed over to the terminally ill Tsar Abgar, who fervently believed in Christ. Avgar prayed to the Savior before this in a miraculous way, and the disease receded, and a little later it completely disappeared. Saints - they mediately pray for us before Him at our requests, and He makes decisions based on their holy prayers. And everyone has something like a certain sphere of authority before God.

And, of course, intensely in all difficult cases need to pray Holy Mother of God, Queen of Heaven - She, “The most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim,” stands above all the saints and for us is the first Intercessor and Intercessor before Her Son and our Lord. At the hour of her Dormition, the Mother of God promised not to abandon the apostles and all Christians after Her death. The words of the Mother of God that she will be with humanity all the days and will always intercede for us before God are confirmed day after day. The Most Holy Theotokos never leaves those who turn to her with sincere prayer in trouble. All of us, Orthodox Christian believers, are under Her Mother's care. Her heart accommodates the grieving, the offended, the hungry, the overwhelmed, and the sick with various diseases. She accepts everyone who comes to Her with sincere faith and sends His help.

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

Be in prayerful connection with your Guardian Angel and saint heavenly patron very important, they are the first intercessors for us before God, they invisibly guide us along the right path, protect us from mistakes, we just need to be able to listen and hear them, such a spiritual connection is best born from prayer. With any question, trouble, or difficulty, we can turn to our patron saints. To have success in business, to avoid difficulties, to express our gratitude, we sincerely say the words of prayer, calling on the heavenly patron saint whose name we bear: “Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (name), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.”

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

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

Here it is appropriate to quote the words of the Deputy Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Archpriest Father Vsevolod Chaplin:

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

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

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

There are also saints whom people pray to, asking for help in any difficulties. These are the greatest saints who have been confirming their ambulance by sincere prayer to them. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, Saint Righteous John of Kronstadt, Saint Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Saint Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, Reverend Ambrose Optinsky, Saint Mitrofan of Voronezh, Holy Blessed Xenia of Petersburg, Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow and others.

And - let us remind you once again - without a doubt, we must remember that when we pray to a saint in front of an icon, we must direct our thoughts to the Lord, the Giver of all good things, since the prayer for us will be a saint, and its fulfillment will come from God.

There are also patron saints of a certain type of activity. The Great Martyr Barbara is the patron of the mining industry, and the patron of workers in all industries in one way or another connected with finance (customs officers, accountants, stock brokers) is the holy Apostle Matthew. Since November 2000, Saint Apostle Matthew has been the patron of the Russian tax police. Patron of deputies State Duma and also the military leaders is Saint George the Victorious. It is customary to pray to the Great Martyr John the New, Sachavsky, who himself was a merchant, to Saint Nicholas of Myra, otherwise Nicholas the Wonderworker, and St. Nicholas the Saint for help in trade.

Skeptical people say that this “specialization” of saints has ancient pagan roots. But! After all, in the Kingdom of Heaven the uniqueness of the individual is preserved and increased. Isn’t the one who has put his soul into this profession, who has completely devoted his professional service to God? will understand better will he respond to a “fellow” by profession and not more “addressed”? Previously, each profession had its own heavenly patron. Since ancient times, the Apostle Andrew has been the patron saint of fishermen and sailors, later in the Russian tradition he becomes the patron saint Russian statehood And Navy. Since ancient times, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker has been the patron of sailors, merchants and children. Now, when new professions are appearing more and more often, many of them do not have their own heavenly patron, but 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?

In Orthodoxy, patron saints are chosen much less often than in Catholicism, but they are still chosen. The procedure is quite simple. People, united by the desire and need to determine the patron saint of any region, submit a petition to the Church to obtain a patron saint. Next, the Church decides whether this is possible or not. In most cases, it becomes a saint who, during his earthly life, was related to this profession or to what it was intended for. Sometimes the patron saint of an industry becomes one of the saints whose memorial day coincides with the professional holiday of this industry. For example, Rocket Forces special purpose were formed on December 17, 1959, and when the question arose about the patron saint of the rocketeers, the Holy Great Martyr Barbara, whose feast day in Orthodoxy also falls on December 17, was chosen. Now the icon of St. Barbara is on almost everyone command post missile divisions. It is worth noting that the Holy Great Martyr Barbara is also the heavenly patroness of miners and artillerymen.

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

Archangel Gabriel, the messenger of God, who conveyed the words of God to the prophet Daniel, who announced to Zechariah the birth of his son, John the Baptist, as well as the good news for all humanity about the imminent birth of the Virgin Mary of the Divine Child, the Savior Jesus Christ, patronizes diplomats and postal employees. Apostle John the Theologian, who cares for the spread Orthodox culture, who heard a revelation about the fate of the world on Mount Patmos and wrote it down in the book “Revelation (Apocalypse) of the Holy Apostle John the Theologian,” is the patron saint of book publishing and everyone related to books.

Saint Christopher, who lived as a hermit near a river stream and led travelers across it, became the heavenly patron of motorists, traffic police and travelers. According to the Life of the Saint, a young boy once asked to be taken across the river. Saint Christopher (before baptism - Offero) carried the child across the stream in his arms, but the weight of the boy almost crushed Offero. It turned out that Offero transferred Christ himself. Offero was immediately baptized by the Savior and received the name Christopher, which means the bearer of Christ. This episode in the life of the saint also made him the patron saint of professions associated with carrying heavy loads.

Saint Agapit, the holy great martyr and healer Panteleimon, the holy unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, to whom we pray for healing, were doctors during their lifetime and never took payment for their help.

As a rule, the saints, helping us freely now, did not demand reward for their help during their earthly life, remembering that they perform miracles with the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit and keeping the Savior’s covenant: “Freely you have received, freely give.”

We pray to the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints in front of their icons in order to find peace in our souls, to feel protection and support. And through our sincere prayer we receive help in one need or another.
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1 It is worthy to eat as truly to bless Thee, Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of our God. The most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim. Without the corruption of God the Word, we magnify You, who gave birth to the real Mother of God.

Rev. Sergius Abbot of Radonezh the Wonderworker

The youth Sergius found it difficult to teach, and after fervent prayer God sent him an Angel in the form of an old man who blessed the youth. Among other prayers, Rev. They pray to Sergius for children who have difficulty studying. People resort to the saint’s prayers to acquire humility and get rid of pride.

Rev. Seraphim of Sarov

Great mentor, comforter and healer, Venerable Seraphim- an ambulance to everyone who comes to his help. They pray to him for the acquisition of love for others, for the gift of unceasing prayer, for healing from all sorts of diseases, especially from diseases of the legs.

St. Martyr John the Warrior

St. John the Warrior, sent to persecute and kill Christians, provided great help to the persecuted. He devoted his entire life to serving his neighbors. The martyr warrior exposed the thieves for theft. They pray to him to find stolen things, from theft, from offenders.

St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow

Even the Gentiles knew about Saint Alexis that “heaven does not refuse his prayer in anything.” They especially pray to Saint Alexis for the granting of insight.

Holy Great Martyr Barbara

Before the end, I asked the Lord that everyone would repent and take communion before their death. Through the prayers of St. great martyr The barbarians are given abundant healing. The saint also prays for children, for help in despondency and sadness, and 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 harvest. His miracle of expelling a demon from the daughter of the Roman emperor is known. From a young age, he had the gift of healing the sick and helping everyone who called on him in prayer, especially in sorrows and difficult life circumstances. St. torment. They also pray to Tryphon for happiness in marriage.

St. Martyrs Gury, Samon and Aviv

They pray to the holy martyrs for the protection of the family hearth, or when a husband hates and persecutes his wife, for good relations in the family.

Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon

He dedicated his entire life to the suffering, sick and poor. He “treated everyone free of charge” who turned to him, healing wounds and curing all diseases.

St. Great Martyr Catherine

In Rus', girls especially prayed to the Holy Great Martyr Catherine to find a good groom. People also resorted to the saint’s help during difficult childbirths.

St. equal. Prince Vladimir

Saint Vladimir, who baptized Rus', is a prayer book for Russian state, for the Orthodox people. Almost blind, he regained his sight after receiving holy Baptism. People also resort to his prayers to get rid of eye diseases.

Hieromartyr Hermogenes

Under Patriarch Ermogen there was an invasion by the impostor False Dmitry and the Poles, who took the patriarch into custody in the Chudov Monastery. He died a martyr's death from hunger. They pray to him during disasters and invasions of enemies, for protection from the invasion of foreigners and people of other faiths.

Holy Great Martyr Nikita

The Holy Great Martyr Nikita suffered for the faith. His body, thrown into the fire, did not burn, but after being kept for a long time by 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 Rus', the Great Martyr Nikita was considered the patron saint of geese. They prayed to him for 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 occurred from the incorruptible relics of St. Demetrius especially relate to the healing of the sick, including chest diseases. St. Demetrius himself became exhausted and died from this disease.

Holy Prophet and Baptist John

One look at the suffering beheaded head of the Baptist invites one to seek help from him against a headache. As a preacher of repentance, they also pray to him to bestow a feeling of repentance. In Rus', they prayed to the saint for the protection of crops and fertility, during the consecration of the beekeeper.

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 into his home, where she remained until her Dormition. They pray to the Holy Apostle, like the Apostles Mark, Luke, and Matthew, for good relationships in the family and for advice and love between husband and wife.

Rev. Martinian Beloezersky

People pray to him when they are offended, 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 Thessalinian region, but instead of persecuting and executing Christians, he began to teach the inhabitants the Christian faith. The memory of Saint Demetrius in Rus' has long been associated with military feats and the defense of the Fatherland. They pray to him for 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 Rus'. The Most Holy Theotokos and Archangel Michael are special representatives for Russian cities. The faith of Orthodox Christians in the help of Archangel Michael in all troubles, sorrows, and needs is strong. Archangel Michael is prayed at the entrance to a new house.

St. Archangel Raphael

Archangel Raphael is God's healing, healer of human ailments. Archangel Raphael helped Tobias 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 protects a person throughout his entire life. earthly life from troubles and misfortunes, warns against sins, protects at the hour of death. Guardian angel is a quick helper in any need or illness.

Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious

“Yegory the Brave,” as this saint is popularly called, is the patron saint of the Russian land, statehood and military power, family, children, a helper in sorrow and adversity. They especially pray to him about the danger of attacks from wild animals. Saint George is the protector of herds and livestock.

Saint Nicholas of Myra the Wonderworker

Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, is one of the most revered saints in Rus', which is why the people called him the Pleasant. Glorified by God for the gift of miracles and healings. They pray to him for help in various troubles, in need, for the arrangement of the fate of children, for well-being on the journey by land and by sea, for help in poverty and need, from sadness and despondency.

Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky

Many of his miracles include miracles of healing the sick and helping the suffering. During his lifetime, the saint became famous for his meekness, kindness, hospitality and hard work. In Rus' St. Spyridon was revered on a par with St. Nicholas. They pray to him in every need, and especially turn to him for help in finding work and income.

Saint Basil the Great

Before his priestly service, the saint himself worked so hard, cutting stones, that calluses remained on his hands. In his liturgy, the saint prays for those who work “in the mountains, and in the ores... and in the abysses of the earth, and in bitter works.” They pray to him for help in their labors.

St. supreme apostles Peter and Pavel

They pray to the great teachers of Orthodoxy for an increase in faith. They pray to the Holy Apostle Peter for healing - the Savior healed the apostle’s mother-in-law, “lying and burning with fire.” They also pray to the Apostle Peter for successful fishing and for success in fishing. They pray to the Apostle Paul when opening work in factories, workshops, etc. - the apostle himself did not remain idle either day or night.

Holy Prophet of God Elijah

It is said about this saint: “Pray, and heaven and rain, and heaven.” They also pray to him for help during icy conditions and in difficult life and financial situations.

Blessed Basil of Moscow

Preaching mercy blessed Basil helped people. His relics became famous for miracles, and many sick people received healing through the prayers of the blessed one. They also pray to him against fire.

Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk

Since Saint Tikhon himself struggled for a long time with the illness of despondency, people resort to his prayers in anguish, in despair, in sadness, in spiritual grief.

St. rights John the Russian Confessor

He traded in Constantinople next to Turkish shops, and was more successful in his trade than anyone else. For this and for my Christian faith was martyred by infidels. They pray to Saint John the Russian for success in trade and the prosperity of your business.

Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina

They pray to drive away evil spirits from people and animals, against harm from psychics, sorcerers, wizards, and evil people.

Holy Martyr Paraskeva

The Holy Martyr Paraskeva has always been revered in Rus' as a helper in women's cares, the patroness of the household, the giver of good suitors, and the patroness of agricultural work. They especially pray to her during sowing and harvesting. The saint also prays for the healing of children.

St. rights Godfathers Joachim and Anna

These saints bore bitter barrenness until old age, then, with the blessing of God, they gave birth Holy Mother of God. They are prayed to in marital infertility or childlessness. For a long time in Rus', these saints were prayed to before the start of sowing, for the protection of crops, fruits, and harvests.

St. rights John of Kronstadt

As a child, St. righteous John He was having trouble reading and writing, 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 in their studies.

St. Blessed Matrona of Moscow

Holy Mother Matrona is the great saint of modern times. The blessed one predicted that after her death, “in many years people will learn about me and will come in crowds for help in their sorrows and asking the Lord God to pray for them, and I will help everyone and hear everyone.” They especially pray to the saint for the relief of bodily illnesses, leg diseases, as well as for all family and household needs.

Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus

Holy martyrs pray for help in needs Agriculture- ridding livestock of disease and death, especially horses.

Venerable Ambrose of Optina

They pray for gaining spiritual prudence and for admonition when you don’t know what to do.

Venerable Moses Ugrin

They pray to our Reverend Father for deliverance from carnal passion.

Holy Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia

They pray to the holy Murom wonderworkers to send heavenly blessings on those entering into marriage, and to protect them from family unrest and discord.

St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg

They pray for help in various family and everyday situations, for intercession for those who have died without repentance.

St. Tsar Passion-Bearer Nicholas

They pray to our Holy Tsar Nicholas for the future of our Fatherland and in all everyday needs, as well as as a sign of repentance for the conciliar sin of betrayal of God’s chosen royal family of the Romanovs.

Venerable Paisius the Great

They especially pray to this saint for those who have died without repentance.

St. Martyr Uar

They pray to this saint for the unbaptized dead, those who died in unbelief, those who did not receive Holy Baptism, those who did not know True God who have deviated from God's truth. In addition, they pray to Saint Huar for the health of infants and young children, as well as for infants who died in the womb or during childbirth.

St. John the New, Sochavsky

Has special grace from God to help those involved in trade.

St. much Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia

They pray to the holy martyrs in sorrows and adversities, steadfastness in faith.

St. Prince Daniel of Moscow

They pray in case of difficult housing problems, about family well-being, about advice and love between husband and wife, about finding your home, about preserving Moscow.

St. Sophrony of Irkutsk

An assistant in the affairs and needs of everyone who resorts to his help.

St. Joseph of Volotsk

Great saint of God. In Rus' he was revered on a par with St. Nicholas.

Blazh. John of Rostov

People especially pray to this saint for the healing of many diseases.

Rev. Afanasy Brestsky

The Venerable Martyr Athanasius is a defender of Orthodoxy, a fighter against the union. Imperishable relics The saints were glorified by numerous miracles and healings.

St. Theodosius of Chernigov

The Church brings this saint to the aid of needs related to strengthening the minds and knowledge of adults and children.

Holy blessings Prince Theodore and his children David and Constantine

They pray for the gift of peace, for the protection of Orthodoxy and the Russian land.

St. torment. Mikhail and Fedor Chernigovsky

These saints are prayed for to stand strong in the Orthodox faith.

Rev. Daniil Shuzhgorsky

They resort to the help of the monk in prayers for protection from everyday misfortunes.

St. Pitirim Tambovsky

People especially pray to this saint for spiritual enlightenment.

Rev. Grigory Vologodsky

They resort to his help when they want to reconcile with enemies.

St. rights Artemy Verkolsky

The righteous is given the grace to pray for all those who resort to his help. Especially addressed in case of fever or "shaking sickness"

Holy blessings Prince Andrei Smolensky

They especially pray to this saint for the acquisition of humility and meekness.

Rev. Varlaam Khutynsky

Rev. Varlaam had great gift clairvoyance and miracles.

St. Herman, Archbishop Kazansky

People resort to his help in cases of unjust insults, persecution, and oppression.

Rev. Varlaam Keretsky

They especially pray to this saint for safe travel across the waters.

St. Archangel Gabriel

St. Archangel Gabriel - evangelist of the mysteries of God and “servant of miracles”

Bl. Maxim the Holy Fool, Moscow Wonderworker

People especially pray to this saint for the healing of various diseases.

Holy blessings Prince Alexander Nevsky

They pray during disasters and invasions of enemies or for protection from attacks by foreigners and non-believers.

St. Mitrofan Voronezhsky

They especially pray to this saint for the life of children.

Holy Martyr Clement, Pope

They resort to his intercession in cases of grievances and persecution.

St. rights Alexey, man of God

The son of rich and noble parents, he fled from worldly comforts, lived on the porch of the temple, and endured poverty and deprivation all his life. They pray to this saint for deliverance from pride - St. Alexey had deep humility and spiritual poverty. They also pray to the saint against the danger of being bitten by a reptile.

Rev. Euphrosyne of Moscow

People pray to this saint for vision of the eyes and for paralysis.

Rev. Onuphrius the Great

They pray against sudden or sudden death.

Rev. Tikhon Kaluzhsky

They pray for deliverance from all sorts of evils and misfortunes.

St. Stefan Permsky

They resort to his intercession in sorrows and adversities.

St. rights Simeon the God-Receiver

They pray for the protection of children - he received the forty-day-old Divine Infant in the temple - and for the healing of children.

Holy princes Boris and Gleb

These saints are the first Russian martyrs and passion-bearers. Orthodox Church honors them, who constantly provide prayer help his native land and those suffering from illnesses, including leg diseases. They also pray to the saints for the protection of crops and harvests.

St. John Chrysostom

Those who have reached despair and mental illness turn to the mediation of this saint before God.

Rev. Mary of Egypt

Venerable Mary is prayed to in a special way demonic attack on the flesh.

St. Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates

They especially pray to this holy great martyr for protection from enemies.

Venerable Silouan of Athos

Russian saint who labored on Mount Athos. A particle of his holy relics is located in the Athos courtyard in Moscow.

Venerable Martyr Archimandrite Ambrose (Astakhov) Khovrinsky

One of the Russian new martyrs. His revered image is in our church, where he served for the last 7 years before his martyrdom.

Seven youths from Ephesus: Maximilian, Jamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodian (Constantine), Antoninus.

They pray to the Holy Seven Youths, also in Ephesus, for sleep disturbances and insomnia.

Venerable Aristoclius, Elder of Athos and Moscow Wonderworker

Saint Aristocles is one of the newly glorified saints. During his lifetime, there was a case when, through the prayers of Elder Aristoclius, a resurrection of the dead girls. They pray to the monk for deliverance from death, as well as for healing from illnesses. Holy relics venerable elder Aristoklia are located in the Athos courtyard in Moscow.

Great Martyr Anastasia the Pattern Maker

The saint prays for help to those in prison.

St. Longinus the 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 centurion’s sore eyes, and he was healed. They especially pray to Saint Longinus the Centurion for eye diseases.

Venerable John of Damascus

The ruler of Damascus, following a false slander, ordered that Saint John's hand be cut off; but after the monk’s fervent prayer to the Mother of God, the severed hand grew back together. St. John Damascus is prayed for when there is injury or pain in the hands.

Hieromartyr Antipus, Bishop of Pergamon

They especially pray to the Hieromartyr Antipas for toothache.

Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye

Righteous Simeon, despite constant feeling exhaustion in his legs, he walked from Russia to Siberia; wandered and played the fool for Christ's sake in the Urals and Western Siberia, presented himself to the Lord in 1642. They pray to him for leg diseases.

Venerable Alexander Svirsky

The miracles of St. Alexander are associated with the healing of the paralytic, so they also pray to him for insomnia, loss of appetite and paralysis.

Venerable Irinarch the Recluse

They especially pray to the Monk Irinarch for the healing of the possessed and protection from evil spirits.

Venerable Stylian

Saint Stylian is the true intercessor and patron of infants. They pray to him for the health, well-being and intercession of children, especially in infancy.

Every person has troubles in life that require help from Above. In many situations, we pray for the protection of the Holy Saints, because they have the boldness to pray for us before the Almighty. Moreover, at one time they were also ordinary people and understand our problems.

And after death, the Lord granted them the gift of helping people in various situations.

When to ask for help through prayer

Work is the place where a person spends most own life. Labor activity gives us the opportunity to provide ourselves and our family with material benefits.

But sometimes there comes a “dark streak” at work, a series of troubles, which forces you to look for a way out of the problems. Of course, you can endure attacks from colleagues and superiors, be under stress every day, or look for a new job, which is quite difficult during a crisis.

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Prayer for troubles at work to the Saints can influence the situation and change it for the better.

She is able to solve any problem, bring some sense to her enemies and calm their hearts. The Mother of God will protect you from enemies, eliminate omissions among colleagues, and improve the microclimate.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

O Many-sorrowful Mother of God, who surpassed all the daughters of the earth in Her purity and in the multitude of sufferings You brought to the earth! Accept our long-suffering sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy, for you are not known for refuge and warm intercession, but, as having boldness in the One who was born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises to the One God in the Trinity, always, now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

Nicholas of Myra is one of the most beloved and especially revered saints among our people.

His miracles are countless; he helps people in almost all matters and life situations, including resolving work conflicts.

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Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

Oh, all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and sad person in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Favors desperate and weak-spirited people to come out of difficult situation.

The Lord awarded the future saint with the gift of healing in his childhood. The boy could cast out demons and heal the sick. According to legend, Saint Tryphon saved one of the cities from creeping reptiles, for which Emperor Troyan, an opponent of Christianity, subjected him to torture, and then ordered his head to be cut off, which is still kept in the Montenegrin Cathedral of St. Tryphon.

The saint does not refuse anyone; he opens new paths for those who believe in his help and gives strength for good deeds.

Prayer to Saint Tryphon

O holy martyr of Christ Tryphon, I resort to you in prayer, before your image I pray. Ask our Lord for help in my work, for I am suffering inactively and hopelessly. Pray to the Lord and ask him for help in worldly affairs. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Mitrofan Voronezhsky

They pray at conflict situations At work.

In his youth, he served as a priest in one of the parishes, thanks to which his household lived in prosperity and peace. Having become a widower, the cleric thought about asceticism and was appointed Bishop of Voronezh.

Mitrofan became famous for his deeds of mercy and assistance in resolving conflicts. He will always stand up for those who ask.

Prayer to Saint Mitrofan of Voronezh

O Bishop of God, Saint Mitrofan of Christ, hear me, a sinner (name), at this hour, in which I bring you prayer, and pray for me, a sinner, to the Lord God, may he forgive my sins and grant (request for work) prayers, holy, yours. Amen.

Spiridon Trimifuntsky

It must come from the very heart; it will not help in deception, but the pure thoughts of the person asking will bring great benefit.

You can ask him, in addition to resolving troubles, for promotions and salary increases.

We must not forget about thanking the saint who appears before the Lord for his help.

Prayer to Spyridon of Trimifuntsky

O blessed Saint Spyridon! Ask us, God's servants (names), from Christ and God for our peaceful, serene life, mental and physical health. Remember us at the throne of the Savior and beg the Lord to grant forgiveness of our sins, a comfortable and peaceful life. We send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer for work will strengthen the spirit and faith, relieve temptations, and help in difficult situations.

O glorious Apostle Peter, who gave up his soul for Christ and fertilized His pasture with his blood! Hear your children's prayers and sighs, now offered with a broken heart. Bear our infirmities and do not leave us in spirit. We ask for intercession for all of us. Help us with your prayers, turn the face of Christ to our requests and grant us, together with all the saints, the blessed Kingdom and Marriage of His Lamb. Amen.

Prayer to the Optina Elders

Prayer to the Optina Elders

Lord, give me s peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

In the Psalter, the Word of God is revealed to prayer books.

David's songs help to get rid of any everyday misfortune, to appease ill-wishers who do evil. Reading psalms can protect against demonic attacks.

Read the psalms:

• 57 - if the situation around you has become tense and there is no way to calm the “storm”, prayer will protect and call on the Lord’s help;
• 70 - will suggest a way out of the conflict, will calm down the tyrant boss;
• 7 - helps to resist insults and quarrels, indicates the right steps to solve the problem;
• 11 - pacifies the spirit of an evil person;
• 59 - reveals the truth to the boss if the employee has become a victim of gossip or conspiracy.

Prayer Rules

When entering the Holy Temple, you must cross yourself three times. It is important to touch your body with your fingers and not cross the air.

Having entered the chapel of the temple and stood before the face of the saint, you need to concentrate and devote your thoughts to the saint to whom the prayer will be addressed.

It is advisable, before turning to a saint, to read his life, confess his sins, and take communion. And strong faith and Orthodox spirit will give strength in the current situation.

In petitions, do not forget about basic gratitude. Even if the request has not yet been fulfilled, then you need to continue praying, not renounce the saints and not blame anyone.

It should be remembered that for every action and event there is a time and place.

Prayer for work to Saint Tryphon