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For our readers: what prayers do you need to know? With detailed description from various sources.

Every baptized in Orthodox faith a person must know three prayers. Of course, there are prayer books that indicate “prayers for every need” - morning, for the beginning of any new business, prayer before a meal, and many others. Not everyone knows them by heart, and it is quite acceptable to turn to the prayer book and make prayers as needed in printed form. However, the Orthodox must know these three prayers by heart so that it is possible to read them at any time in their lives and teach them to others.

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1 Main prayer Christian - "Our Father"

Our Father, Who art in heaven!
May your name be hallowed,
let your kingdom come,
let your will be done
as in heaven and on earth.
and leave us our debts,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.

2 Publican's Prayer

God, have mercy on me a sinner.

This prayer is very easy to remember.

3 Doxology to the Holy Trinity

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

4 Prayer to the Virgin Mary - “Virgin Mary, rejoice”

Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, Blessed Mary,
The Lord is with you, blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
like the Savior gave birth to our souls.

5 Prayer “Symbol of Faith”

I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages;
Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, Whom all was.
For us for the sake of man and for our sake of salvation, he descended from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the Virgin, and became human.
Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried.
And resurrected on the third day according to the Scriptures.
And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And the packs of the future with glory to judge the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord of Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets.
Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the remission of sins.
I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come.
Amen.

6 The Jesus Prayer is a prayer-appeal to Jesus Christ

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner

Should make prayers in Church Slavonic also so that your perception is not eclipsed by the symbols of the language we speak every day.
Church-language prayer sets one up for humility and a return to the roots - unchanged words for centuries live in our ancestral memory.

Pray in the temple and in private (in your home), and if you think about when, how and why to pray, read daily prayer Saint Philaret.
In these words there is tenderness and consolation for the soul suffering from prayer.

7 Prayer of St. Philaret

Lord, I don't know what to ask of You.
You alone know what I need.
You love me more than I know how to love myself.
Father, give to Thy servant what I myself cannot ask.
I do not dare to ask for a cross or consolation, I only stand before You.
My heart is open to You.
You see needs I don't know.
See and do according to Your mercy.
Strike and heal, bring me down and lift me up.
I revere and remain silent before Your holy will and Your destinies incomprehensible to me.
I offer myself as a sacrifice to You.
I have no other desire than the desire to do Your will.
Teach me to pray, pray in me yourself!
Amen.

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Prayers that every Orthodox Christian should know: Our Father, the King of Heaven, thanksgiving prayer, Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit for every good deed, to the Most Holy Theotokos, May God rise, the Life-giving Cross, to the Holy Great Martyr and healer Panteleimon, the Most Holy Theotokos, To appease the warring, About the sick, Living in help, Rev. Moses Murin, Symbol of faith, other daily prayers .

If you have anxiety in your soul and it seems to you that everything in life is not working out as you wish, or you lack the strength and confidence to continue the work you have begun, read these prayers. They will fill you with the energy of faith and well-being, surround you with the power of heaven and protect you from all adversity. They will give you strength and confidence.

Prayers that every Orthodox Christian should know.

Our Father

“Our Father who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come; may Thy will be done both on earth and in heaven; give us our daily bread this day; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one; for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen".

King of Heaven

Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of Truth, Who is everywhere and fulfilling everything, Treasury of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Blessed, our souls.

thanksgiving prayer(Thanksgiving for every good deed of God)

From time immemorial, believers have read this prayer not only when their deeds, through prayers to the Lord, ended successfully, but also glorifying the Almighty, and thanking Him for the very gift of life and constant care for the needs of each of us.

Troparion, tone 4:
Give thanks to Thy unworthy servants, O Lord, about Thy great blessings on us who have been, glorifying Thee, we praise, bless, thank, sing and magnify Thy goodness, and slavishly with love we cry out to Thee: Our benefactor Savior, glory to Thee.

Kontakion, tone 3:
Your good deeds and gifts to the tuna, like a slave to indecent, having become worthy, Master, diligently flowing to You, we bring thanksgiving according to strength, and glorifying You as a Benefactor and Creator, we cry out: glory to You, God the All-Merciful.

Glory now: Bogorodichen
Theotokos, Christian Helper, Thy intercession has been acquired by Thy servants, we cry out thankfully to Thee: Rejoice, Most Pure Theotokos Virgin, and always deliver us from all troubles with Thy prayers, One who soon intercedes.

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit for every good deed

Troparion, Tone 4:
Creator and Creator of all kinds, God, the works of our hands, to Your glory begin, hastily correct Your blessing, and deliver us from all evil, as the only omnipotent and philanthropist.

Kontakion, Tone 3:
Quick to intercede and strong to help, present yourself to the grace of Thy strength now, and having blessed, strengthen, and to accomplish the intention of the good deed of Thy servants: all the more, if you wish, you can do like a mighty God.

Holy Mother of God

"O Holy Lady Mother of God, heavenly Queen, save and have mercy on us, Thy sinful servants; from vain slander and any misfortune, misfortune and sudden death, have mercy in the daytime hours, morning and evening, and at all times save us - standing, sitting, walking in every way, sleeping in the night hours, provide, intercede and cover, protect. The Lady Mother of God, from all enemies visible and invisible, from any evil situation, in any place and at any time, be to us, Mother of Grace, an invincible wall and strong intercession, always now and forever and forever and ever. Amen".

Let God rise

“Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered, and let him flee from His presence. As the smoke disappears, let them disappear; as wax melts at the face of fire, so let the demons perish at the face of loving God and signing the sign of the cross, and saying with joy: Rejoice, Most Honorable and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, drive away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, crucified on Thee, who descended into hell and corrected the power of the devil, and gave Himself to us, His Honest Cross to drive out every adversary. O most honorable and life-giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Lady Virgin Mother of God and with all the saints forever. Amen".

life-giving cross

“Protect me, Lord, by the power of Your Honorable and Life-Giving Cross, save me from all evil. Weaken, leave, forgive, God, our sins, voluntary and involuntary, both in word and in deed, both in knowledge and not in ignorance, as in days and nights, as in mind and in thought, forgive us all, as Good and Humanitarian. Forgive those who hate and offend us, Lord, Lover of mankind. Do good to those who do good. Grant to our brethren and relatives even for the salvation of forgiveness and eternal life. In the infirmities of the existing, visit and grant healing. Manage the sea. Travel travel. Grant absolution to those who serve and pardon us of sins. Those who commanded us, the unworthy, to pray for them, have mercy on Your great mercy. Remember, O Lord, before our departed fathers and brothers, and give them rest, where the light of Thy countenance dwells. Remember, Lord, our captive brothers, deliver them from every situation. Remember, Lord, those who bear fruit and do good in Your holy churches, give them the way to the salvation of petition and eternal life. Remember, Lord, also us, humble and sinful, and unworthy servants of Thy, and enlighten our minds with the light of Thy mind, and make us follow the path of Thy commandments, with the prayers of our Most Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary and all Thy saints, as blessed be Thou forever centuries. Amen".

Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

“O Great Saint of Christ and glorious healer Great Martyr Panteleimon. With your soul in heaven to the Throne of God, enjoy His tripartite glory, but the body and face of the saints on earth in divine temples rest, and by the grace given to you from above, exude various miracles. Look with your merciful eye on the coming people and be more honest with your icon praying and asking you for healing help and intercession, extend your warm prayers to the Lord our God and ask our souls for forgiveness of sins. Behold, raise the voice of prayer below to His, in the Divinity of impregnable glory with a contrite heart and a humble spirit to you, an intercessor mercifully to the Lady and a prayer book for us sinners we call. As if you accepted grace from Him to drive away ailments and heal passions. We ask you, do not look down on us unworthy praying to you and demanding your help; be a comforter to us in sorrows, a suffering doctor in severe ailments, a giver of insight, a ready intercessor and healer with the living and babies in sorrows, intercession to everyone, everything useful for salvation, as if by your prayers to the Lord God, having received grace and mercy, we will glorify all the good sources and the Giver of God, the One in the Trinity, the Holy Glorious Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen".

Holy Mother of God

“My Most Holy Lady Theotokos, with Thy holy and all-powerful supplications, expel from me, Thy humble and cursed servant, despondency, oblivion, foolishness, negligence and all filthy, crafty and blasphemous thoughts.”

To appease the warring

“Lord Lover of mankind, King of the ages and Giver of good things, who destroyed the enmity of the mediastinum and gave peace to the human race, grant peace to Your servants now, soon Your fear in them, affirm love for each other, extinguish all strife, take away all disagreements, temptations. As you are our peace, we send glory to you. Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen".

About the sick

Lord, Almighty, Holy King, punish and do not kill, affirm those who fall and raise up the overthrown, bodily people of sorrow, correct, we pray to You, our God, Your servant ... visit the infirm with Your mercy, forgive him every sin, voluntary and involuntary. To him, Lord, send down Your healing power from heaven, touch the body, quench the flame, steal passion and all the infirmity that is hidden, be the doctor of Your servant, raise him up from the painful bed and from the bed of embitterment of the whole and all-perfect, grant him to Your Church, pleasing and doing the will Yours, Yours is, to have mercy and save us, our God, and we send glory to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen".

Live in help

“Alive in the help of the Most High, in the shelter of the God of Heaven, he will settle down. He says to the Lord: If my intercessor is also my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. Yako will deliver you from the network of hunters and from rebellious words; Your splash will overshadow you, you hope under His wings; His truth will go around you as a weapon. Not a slaughter from the fear of the night, from an arrow flying in the days, from things in the darkness coming, from the mess and the midday demon. A thousand will fall from your country, and the darkness at your right hand will not come close to you, both look at Your eyes and see the reward of sinners. As You, O Lord, are my hope; Thou hast made thy refuge on the Highest. Evil will not come to you, and the wound will not come close to your body, like a command to your angels about you, keep you in all your ways. They will take you in their arms, but not when you stumble your foot on a stone, step on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent. As if I trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and I will cover, and, as if knowing My name, I will call to Me and I will hear him; I am with him in affliction, I will crush him and glorify him, I will fulfill him with length of days, I will show him My salvation.”

Reverend Moses Murin

Oh, the great power of repentance! O immeasurable depth of God's mercy! You, Reverend Moses, were formerly a robber. You were horrified by your sins, grieved over them, and in repentance came to the monastery, and there, in great lamentation for your iniquities and in difficult deeds, you spent your days until your death and were rewarded with Christ's grace of forgiveness and the gift of miracles. Oh, reverend, from grave sins he has achieved wonderful virtues, help the slaves (name) praying to you, who are drawn to death from the fact that they indulge in immeasurable, harmful to the soul and body, the use of wine. Incline your merciful eyes on them, do not reject or despise them, but listen to them who come running to you. Moth, holy Moses, Lord of Christ, lest He, the Merciful, reject them, and may the devil not rejoice in their death, but may the Lord spare these powerless and unfortunate (name), who were possessed by the destructive passion of drunkenness, because we are all God's creations and redeemed by the Most Pure By the blood of his Son. Hear, Reverend Moses, their prayer, drive away the devil from them, grant them the power to overcome their passion, help them, stretch out your hand, lead them out of the slavery of passions and deliver them from drinking wine, so that they are renewed, in sobriety and a bright mind, love abstinence and piety and eternally glorified the All-good God, who always saves his creatures. Amen".

Symbol of faith

“I believe in the One God the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible, in the One Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, Who, from the Father was born before all ages; Light is from Light, God is truth and truth is from God, born, not created, consubstantial with the Father, He is the whole being. For us for the sake of man and for our sake of salvation, he descended from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffering and buried. And resurrected on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father. And the packs of the future will wake up the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father. Even with the Father and the Son, we bow down and glorify the one who spoke the prophets. Into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of ​​the Resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen".

Prayer of spouses without children

“Hear us, Merciful and Almighty God, may Your grace be sent down by our prayer. Be merciful, Lord, to our prayer, remember Your law on the multiplication of the human race and be a merciful Patron, so that by Your help the established by You will be preserved. By Your powerful power You created everything out of nothing and laid the foundation for everything that exists in the world - You also created man in Your image and sanctified the union of matrimony with a high mystery as a foreshadowing of the mystery of Christ's unity with the Church. Look, Merciful, on us, Thy servants, united by the union of conjugal union and begging for Thy help, may Thy mercy be upon us, may we be fruitful and may we see the sons of our sons even to the third and fourth generation and to the desired old age they will live and enter into The kingdom of heaven is by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom all glory, honor and worship is due with the Holy Spirit forever. Amen."

daily prayers

Waking up in the morning, mentally say the following words:
“In the hearts is the Lord God, in front is the Holy Spirit; help me start the day with you, live it and finish it.”

Going on a long journey or just for some business, it’s good to mentally say:
“My angel, come with me: you are in front, I am behind you.” And the Guardian Angel will help you in any endeavor.

To improve your life, it is good to read the following prayer daily:
“Lord, merciful, in the name of Jesus Christ and the Power of the Holy Spirit, save, save and have mercy on me, the servant of God (name). Remove damage from me, the evil eye and bodily pain forever. Lord, merciful, cast the demon out of me, a servant of God. Merciful Lord, heal me, servant of God (name). Amen".

If you have anxiety for loved ones, say the following prayer until peace comes:
“Lord, save, save, have mercy on (names of relatives). Everything will be fine with them!”

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People who have recently come to faith are often interested in the answer to the question: what prayers do you need to know? On this issue, it is better to consult with your confessor, if you have not yet managed to acquire one, then with any priest of the temple where you started to go.

However, there are basic necessary prayers that everyone needs to know. Orthodox Christian. You can find them in any prayer book. This is our Father, Virgin Mary, rejoice, Trisagion, a prayer to the Guardian Angel, a prayer to the saint, in whose honor you are named (heavenly patron).

The texts of these Orthodox prayers are simple, and even a child can learn them. You can find them in Orthodox prayer books for the laity, sold in icon shops and online stores specializing in the sale of church literature.

Necessary prayers must be learned by heart

In addition to the most necessary prayers listed, you can also choose those prayers from the prayer book that you especially like. There is nothing sinful in the fact that some prayers are liked more than others, because it depends on temperament: one likes emotional prayers, and the other - restrained, concise.

After some time has passed, some psalms that protect from danger can be included in the list of necessary prayers. Most priests agree that such psalms are the 26th, 50th and 90th. A strong protective prayer, which over time can also be counted among the prayers that you need to know by heart - a prayer to the Honest and Life-Giving Cross the Lord God rise again. Please remember that any changes to your prayer rule should be coordinated with the confessor or parish priest.

The list of required Orthodox prayers depends on age

If you have children, make a list of necessary prayers for them too. Let there be very few of them: one, two or three, but agree with the child that he will definitely read them in the morning and in the evening, since in the matter of prayer, regularity is more important than quantity. The same applies to adults.

Increase the number of prayers that you need to know gradually, do not rush to take on difficult feats - an attempt to jump above your head in matters of spiritual life can very often cause irreparable harm.

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The most powerful Orthodox prayer Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven!

May your name be hallowed,

let your kingdom come,

let your will be done

as in heaven and on earth.

Give us our daily bread today;

and leave us our debts,

like we also leave our debtor;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one.

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory

Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit forever.

morning prayer

(Rising from sleep, before any other work, stand reverently, presenting yourself before the All-Seeing God, and, making the sign of the cross, say):

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(Then wait a little until all your feelings come to silence and your thoughts leave everything earthly, and then say the following prayers, without haste and with attention of the heart:

Publican's Prayer

God, be merciful to me a sinner (Bow).

Predestinatory prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of Truth, Who is everywhere and fills everything, Treasury of the good and Giver of life, come and dwell in us and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Blessed, our souls.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (It is read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist).

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Lord, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Your name's sake.

Lord, have mercy (Three times). Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever, amen.

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven and on earth. Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Song of the Virgin

Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, Blessed Mary, the Lord is with you: blessed are you in women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, as if you gave birth to our souls as the Savior.

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Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy, and according to the multitude of Thy mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Wash me most of all from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and my sin before me is taken out. I have sinned against you alone and done evil before you, as if you were justified in your words, and conquered when you judge Thee. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and in sins give birth to me, my mother. Behold, thou hast loved the truth; unknown and secret wisdom Thou hast revealed thyself to me. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Give joy and joy to my hearing; the bones of the humble will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create a pure heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Reward me the joy of Your salvation and confirm me with the dominating Spirit. I will teach the wicked in Your way, and the unclean will turn to You. Deliver me from the blood, O God, God, of my salvation; my tongue rejoices in thy righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will proclaim your praise. As if you would have desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. Sacrifice to God the spirit is contrite: the heart is contrite and humble, God will not despise. Please, O Lord, with Thy favor Zion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, an offering and a burnt offering; then they will offer bullocks on your altar.

Orthodox prayer Symbol of faith

I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, who was all. For us for the sake of man and for our sake of salvation, he descended from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the Virgin, and became human. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and fled, and buried. And she rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And the packs of the coming with glory to judge the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come. Amen.

Troparion to the Cross and Prayer for the Fatherland

Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thy inheritance, granting victory to the opposition, and Thy keeping Thy Cross living.

Prayer for the Living

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), my parents (names), relatives (names), bosses, mentors, benefactors (their names) and all Orthodox Christians.

Prayer for the dead

Give rest, Lord, to the souls of the departed Thy servants: my parents, relatives, benefactors (their names), and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them the Kingdom of Heaven.

At the end of every prayer and every deed

It is worthy to eat as if truly blessed Theotokos, Blessed and Immaculate and Mother of our God. The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, without the corruption of the God of the Word, who gave birth to the Existing Mother of God, we magnify Thee.

Jesus Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

Psalm 90

Alive in the help of the Most High, in the blood of the God of Heaven will settle. The Lord says: Thou art my intercessor and my refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. As if He will deliver you from the net of the hunter, and from the rebellious word, His splash will overshadow you, and under His wings you hope: His truth will be your weapon. Do not be afraid of the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days, from the transitory things in the darkness, from the scum, and the noonday demon. A thousand will fall from your country, and darkness at your right hand, but it will not come close to you, but look at your eyes, and see the reward of sinners. As you, O Lord, are my hope, the Most High have laid down your refuge. Evil will not come to you, and the wound will not approach your body, as if by His Angel a commandment about you, save you in all your ways. They will take you in their hands, but not when you stumble your foot on a stone, step on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and I will cover, and, as I know My name. He will call to me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will crush him, and I will glorify him, I will fulfill him with long life, and I will show him My salvation.

Every person sometimes has to experience on his own life path many different difficulties, on the impact of which their further outcome of fate may depend. And when one's own efforts are not enough, the only hope is a direct appeal to God.

In the Church Orthodox culture, the souls of people find themselves alone with their main earthly savior during the reading of a certain prayer. At the same time, her words, sounding from the mouth, must be learned by heart.

If we consider in more detail the features of all existing prayers, it turns out that they all differ from each other not only in meaning, but also in direction. Therefore, in a difficult moment, being in a difficult or hopeless situation, it does not hurt for any person to use Christian prayers. There are a huge number of them, but three of them are the most common and main.

This is one of the most ancient prayers that every Orthodox should know.

The sacred words of the Bible say that the Lord's Prayer was written by Jesus Christ himself at the time when he preached to his pupils his teaching on how to pray correctly.

During the reading of this prayer, Christians begin their appeal to God by glorifying his exploits, strength and significance for all earthly abodes. Then the second part begins, where those in need of help mention their problems with a request to overcome them.

Our Father is a universal prayer. It is said to get rid of diseases. It helps to improve mood, lift the spirit, survive the loss of loved ones and much more.

During its pronunciation at home or in church in front of the icon, it is very important to believe in what is said, pronounce the words clearly and focus all your thoughts on the desired result.

By reading its text, a person can:

  • Overcome depression;
  • Reveal yourself;
  • Develop an optimistic outlook on life;
  • Get rid of diseases and troubles;
  • Cleanse the soul from sinful thoughts.

The text of the prayer is as follows:

Our Father, Who art in heaven!

May your name be hallowed,

let your kingdom come,

let your will be done

as in heaven and on earth.

Give us our daily bread today;

and leave us our debts,

like we also leave our debtor;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one.

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.

Psalm 90 Living in help

The prayer of living help and may God rise again was used in ancient times by poor and rich people who needed God's help.

In modern times, she also has not lost her popularity.

An important point for saying any prayer is the right mental attitude and the high attention of believers, which should be focused on every word spoken.

The prayer of the Alive in help is protective and protective in its meaning. As a rule, it is pronounced in front of the iconostasis to free the mind from bad and unfaithful thoughts.

It is important to remember that reciting this prayer by heart causes great difficulties. Therefore, during its pronunciation, it is allowed to use the text that is set out on paper. Its text reads as follows:

Alive in the help of the Most High, in the blood of the God of Heaven will settle.

The Lord says: Thou art my intercessor and my refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.

Yako Toy will deliver thee from the net of the hunter, and from the word of the rebellious.

His splash will overshadow you, and under His wings you hope.

His truth will be your weapon, do not be afraid of the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days, from the thing in the darkness of the transient, from the hell and the demon of the afternoon.

A thousand will fall from your country, and the darkness at your right hand will not come near you.

Both look at your eyes, and see the retribution of sinners.

As you, O Lord, are my hope, the Most High have laid down your refuge.

Evil will not come to you, and the wound will not come near your body.

As if by His Angel I commanded about you, keep you in all your ways.

They will take you in their hands, but not when you stomp your foot on a stone.

Step on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.

For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver;

I will cover and, as if I knew my name.

He will call to Me, and I will hear him;

I am with him in affliction, I will crush him, and I will glorify him;

I will fulfill him with length of days, and I will show him my salvation.

The very essence of Psalm 90 lies in the fact that everyone who piously believes and hopes for God's help, endowed with the highest heavenly power who will always help with any difficulties that arise. And the stronger faith develops in people, the higher God's grace.

Dreams of the Virgin

It consists of 77 texts, each of which is designed for specific life situations.

These include:

  • illness;
  • fires;
  • attacks, etc.

Their origin dates back to 1613. At that time, the Russian Stepanov family, thanks to their healing services, enjoyed high popularity in their circles. Having learned about the miraculous power of prayers, they began to make tremendous efforts in order to collect all 77 prayer texts.

From the entire existing list of prayers that relate to the collection of the Dreams of the Virgin, below is the Dream of the Most Holy Theotokos 8 (Out of trouble):

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen. Amen. - Beloved Blessed Mother, My Blessed Virgin Mary, Are you sleeping or not sleeping, And what terrible thing do you see in your dream? Arise, My Mother, from Your sleep! - Oh, my beloved child. Sweetest, most beautiful, Jesus Christ, Son of God! I slept in your holy city and saw about you a very terrible and terrible dream, which makes my soul tremble. I saw Peter, Paul, and I saw you, My Child, in Jerusalem, sold, caught, bound for thirty pieces of silver. Brought to the high priest, innocently condemned to death.

Oh, My beloved child, I will ask what will happen to a person who writes My Theotokos' dream six times from a pure heart in his book and will keep it in his house, or carry it clean on his way, - Oh, Mother of My Mother of God. I will tell you truly, as I am the True Christ myself: No one will ever touch this person’s house, grief and misfortune will be pumped out of that person, I will save him forever from eternal torment, I will stretch out My hands to help him.

And I will also endow his house with every good: bread, gifts, livestock, belly. From the court he will be pardoned, from the master he will be forgiven, he will not be condemned in court. The servants of the devil will not approach, the cunning will not cheat with their deceit. The Lord loves His children. It won't kill anyone.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

Symbol of faith

I believe in the One God the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, Visible to all and invisible, in the One Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, Who was born from the Father before all ages; Light is from Light, God is truth and truth is from God, born, not created, consubstantial with the Father, He is the whole being. For us for the sake of man and for our sake of salvation, he descended from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffering and buried. And resurrected on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father. And the packs of the future will wake up the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father. Even with the Father and the Son, we bow down and glorify the one who spoke the prophets. Into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of ​​the Resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen.

Andrei Muzolf, a teacher at the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary, warns Christians against possible dangers.

- Andrey, to the editor Orthodox Life» regularly receive various questions from readers. We have selected the most frequently repeated ones and would like to discuss them with you. Let's start with this question: is it possible for the Orthodox to enter Catholic churches, mosques? How to behave there?

– In one of his Epistles, the holy Apostle Paul says: “Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial” (1 Cor. 6:12). Therefore, in order to more correctly answer this question, it is first necessary to determine the very purpose of visiting a heterodox or non-Orthodox religious building. If we go to a church or a mosque to look, so to speak, to expand our cultural horizons, then, in principle, there is nothing reprehensible in this. If we visit non-Orthodox churches in order to pray, we should remember the 65th Apostolic Canon: “If anyone from the clergy or a layman enters a Jewish or heretical assembly to pray: let him be cast out of the sacred order and excommunicated from church fellowship” . But there are exceptions: in many Roman Catholic churches, as well as in churches belonging to the jurisdiction of the so-called Kyiv Patriarchate, there are shrines revered by the Orthodox. The above Apostolic Canon refers to the prohibition to participate in PUBLIC worship together with non-Orthodox. Therefore, there is nothing reprehensible if an Orthodox Christian prayerfully honors one or another shrine located in a church of another confession.

As for how one should behave in non-Orthodox churches, only one factor can be the rule for leadership: good manners. An Orthodox Christian, wherever he is, must behave in a civilized and restrained manner. Despite our personal convictions, we have no right to offend the religious feelings of other people in any way, because the main criterion that distinguishes a Christian is, first of all, love. And this criterion was determined by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself: “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

- Is it possible to turn to alternative medicine, such as Chinese?

– The Orthodox Church has never considered achievements in the field of medicine a spiritual obstacle. But before resorting to the help of one or another “non-traditional doctor”, a person must understand for himself: what sources he uses, otherwise you can bring considerable harm to both your body and your soul.

One of the researchers of alternative methods of treatment once noted: the Chinese, for example, treat their medicine as a religion. Such an attitude towards medicine should alert an Orthodox person, because nothing can be higher and more sacred than religion. In addition, German scientists, exploring the practice of acupuncture, conducted the following experiment: some patients were given needles, so to speak, according to all the "canons" of Chinese medicine, while others, roughly speaking, at random, just so as not to hurt important organs and do no harm. As a result, the effectiveness of the first acupuncture was 52%, and the second - 49%! That is, there was practically no difference between "smart" and "free" acupuncture.

However, the question of the use of some spiritual practice in medicine is more acute. So, for example, some "healers" in order to cure this or that ailment, offer their patients to try to get out of the physical world into the supersensory, extrasensory world. But we must remember that our physical body- this is a kind of barrier that separates us from direct communication with the spiritual world and, in particular, the world of fallen spirits. Some Eastern cults use a whole range of exercises that contribute to such an exit in “ spiritual world and this practice weakens our defenses against demons. Saint Ignatius of Caucasus warns: “If we were in sensual communion with demons, they would in the shortest possible time completely corrupt people, incessantly inspiring them with evil, clearly and incessantly promoting evil, infecting them with examples of their constant criminal and hostile to God activity.”

That is why any "alternative medicine", practicing some kind of communication with the spiritual world, even if it promises its patients a physical recovery, eventually becomes dangerous for their spiritual health.

What does it mean not to go to the council of the wicked?

- The meaning of this verse, which is the first verse of the first psalm of the Book of Psalms, is very deep and ambiguous. Thus, St. Athanasius the Great says: “the council of the wicked” is a collection of crafty people who seek to deviate the righteous from following the path of God. And St. Basil the Great clarifies: “the advice of the wicked” is all kinds of wicked thoughts that, like invisible enemies, overcome a person.

In addition, it is very interesting that in the cited psalm about the opposition of the righteous to the "council of the wicked" it is said "in three dimensions" - walking, standing and graying: the seats of the destroyers are not gray.” According to St. Theophan the Recluse, the purpose of such a threefold indication is a warning against the three main degrees of deviation into evil: in the form of an internal attraction to evil (the march to sin), in the form of affirmation in evil (standing in sin) and in the form of a fight against good and propaganda evil (coexistence with the destroyer, that is, the devil).

Thus, going to the council of the wicked is all possible participation in evil, whether by thought, word or deed. According to St. John Cassian the Roman, in order to be saved, a person must constantly control himself, exercising himself in spiritual work: without the latter, there will be no spiritual life.

- Is it possible to go on vacation, for example, to a ski resort on Christmas Day?

- According to St. Ephraim the Syrian, the purpose of fasting is to enable a person to overcome lusts, vices and sins in himself. If fasting does not help us overcome sin, we should think: how do we fast, what are we doing wrong?

Unfortunately, historically it turned out that in the life of a modern person, most of the holidays fall on the time of the Nativity Fast - during the New Year holidays. The purpose of the Nativity Fast is to prepare a person for the acceptance of the Divine Infant Christ, Who comes into this world and becomes a man in order to save each of us from the power of sin and death. And therefore, the main thing that an Orthodox Christian should think about on the eve of Christmas is how best, most correctly, to prepare himself for the meeting of the Savior.

Active recreation, such as skiing, is very beneficial for health if it is combined with the spiritual growth of a person. Otherwise, there will be no benefit from such a “recovery”. Therefore, if our rest does not allow us to make our heart a worthy receptacle of the Living God, it is better to refuse such rest.

- Can a woman get a tattoo, for example, for cosmetic purposes?

- In order to answer this question, one should decide: why is such a tattoo needed at all, what are the reasons that encourage a person to make certain images on his body?

Also in Old Testament it was said: “For the sake of the dead, do not make cuts on your body and do not prick writing on yourself” (Lev. 19:28). This prohibition in the Pentateuch of Moses is repeated twice more: in the same Book of Leviticus (21:5), and also in the Book of Deuteronomy (14:1). Moses forbids mutilation human body, since such an action is an insult to the Creator, who gave man beautiful flesh. Historically, a tattoo is a sign of belonging to a pagan cult: with the help of a tattoo, people hoped to gain special favor from one or another deity. That is why, since ancient times, tattoos have been “an abomination before the Lord.”

According to the metropolitan Sourozhsky Anthony, the body is the visible part of the soul, so any external change is primarily a sign of internal, spiritual changes taking place in a person. The main characteristics of a Christian are modesty, meekness and humility. A tattoo is, according to one modern author, an escape from modesty, an attempt to present oneself more elegantly and, perhaps, with the aim of some seduction of others. Based on this, we can draw a confident conclusion: even the most seemingly harmless tattoos can cause irreparable spiritual harm to a person.

- Is it possible to listen to the prayer rule in headphones on the way to work or using a disk in the car?

Prayer is first and foremost a conversation with God. And therefore, the statement that it is possible to pray under an audio recording seems very doubtful.

Unfortunately, modern man, who has simplified his life so much with the help of certain technologies, is ready to devote less and less time to God and communion with Him. Therefore, we try to pray to audio recordings, listen to evening and morning prayers in the car or on the way home. But, if you think about it: how carefully can we listen to such recordings? How focused can we pray to them?

The Holy Fathers have always said: it is better to sincerely say a few words to God than, without thinking about Him, to say long prayers. The Lord does not need our words, but our heart. And He sees its contents: striving for His Creator and Savior, or an attempt to brush Him off by hiding behind a half-hour audio recording.

What should an Orthodox person never do?

– The Orthodox must first of all be afraid to sin, but not because of the fear of God's punishment. The Monk Abba Dorotheos says: the fear of God is not at all the fear of God as some kind of avenger for sins; the fear of God is the fear of offending the love of God manifested in Christ. Therefore, every Orthodox Christian should try to control himself, stopping even the very thoughts of committing a sin, because with our sins, according to the word of the holy Apostle Paul, we again crucify our Lord Jesus Christ. With sins, we destroy everything that God has done for our own salvation. And that is what we should fear and avoid in our lives.

Interviewed by Natalya Goroshkova

Unfortunately, the faith of many people is limited to the phrases "Lord, help" and "". Moreover, the pronunciation of sayings is not always associated with memories of the Almighty. This is very sad. This situation needs to be corrected. After all, without God's blessing it is not supposed to start a single business. To get started, learn the basic Orthodox prayers or at least read them according to the prayer book until they are deposited in memory.

Three main prayers of Orthodox believers

There are a lot of prayers, and they all have their own classification, some should be read before starting any business, others at the end, there are morning and evening prayers, thanksgiving and penitential, before eating food and as a follow-up to the sacrament. But there are three main prayers that you cannot do without, they are the most important and necessary. They can be read in any situation, regardless of what events occurred. If suddenly you really need to ask for help from the Almighty, but you couldn’t find the right words, then one of three prayers will be a great help.

1. "Our Father". According to the Holy Gospel, this "Our Father" was given by Jesus to his disciples, who asked him to teach them how to pray. God Himself allowed people to call him father and proclaimed the entire human race to be his sons. In this prayer, the Christian finds salvation and receives the grace of God.

2. "Symbol of Faith". Prayer combined the fundamental dogmas Christian faith. Aspects are accepted by believers without requiring proof and repeat the story of how Jesus Christ was embodied in a human form, appeared to the world, was crucified in the name of delivering people from the burden of original sin, and resurrected on the third day as a symbol of victory over death.

3. Prayer to the Lord Jesus. Turning to Jesus Christ as the Son of God and proving your faith in him as true God. With this prayer, believers ask for help and protection from the Lord.

Whatever happens, at any time of the day or night, remember the name of the Lord your God. Praise his name for every deed of God and for the given opportunity to live another bright and joyful day. And having asked something from our Creator, do not forget to thank ambulance and our intercessor.

Ten Important Prayers for Religious Believers

It is impossible to imagine the day of the pilgrimage without the "Our Father" or the "Symbol of Faith". But there are, albeit secondary, but still the same basic Orthodox prayers, from which daily and evening prayers are made up. People find comfort in turning to the Creator. One has only to start reading the prayer book, as life will immediately become easier and easier. For there is no power more philanthropic and all-forgiving than the pure love of the Lord God.

Before the start of prayer, you should learn one more prayer, the initial one (, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to You, our God, glory to You). It is read after the Publican's prayer, but before everyone else. Speaking in ordinary language, this is a kind of introduction to a dialogue with the Almighty.

Basic Orthodox prayers are the first step on the religious ladder leading along the path to a pious life. Over time, other prayers will be studied. All of them are delightful and beautiful, as they are endowed with great love for God and a great desire to believe, hope, repent, endure, forgive and love.

In the sacrament of baptism, a person is born for spiritual life, a saint.

Baptism is a sacrament in which the believer, when the body is immersed three times in water, with the invocation of God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, dies to a carnal, sinful life, and is reborn from the Holy Spirit into a spiritual, holy life.

In the sacrament of chrismation, which follows immediately after baptism, the Holy Spirit enters into betrothal, into a close living relationship with our soul, so that, clothed with the grace of the Holy Spirit, we overcome every enemy force and can do everything about Jesus Christ strengthening us (Philippians 4. 13). The anointing with the world is visible sign, the seal that the Holy Spirit is given to the anointed from God.

The possibility of temptation from the devil remains, but he remains, as it were, external to man. Hence the inevitability of keeping the vows (promises) given at Baptism, and the talent given in the Sacrament, as a guarantee of a new life, is multiplied through personal efforts, sometimes by the feat of a lifetime.

A Christian gets access to all the sacraments of the Church: confession, communion, marriage, anointing, which gives strength to the life of a saint. A Christian is under special protection from God and, with the help of God, goes through the field of earthly life, knowing what is good and evil in practice, prepares himself for eternal life.

In the sacrament of baptism, the Lord promises to give us eternal, truly happy life: without sorrows, illnesses, tears, sorrows, sorrows, but subject to the fulfillment of God's commandments, for this we must exert our own strength.

Believe me, there is something to live purely and holy for!

The duties of a Christian regarding the 10 commandments of God.

Duties towards God.

(Obligations in relation to God should be fulfilled, first of all, then we will be able to fulfill obligations in relation to relatives and ourselves).

1. Love God more than anything. Contact, i.e. pray to Him in the morning, rising from sleep, and in the evening before going to sleep. You should pray for Orthodox prayer book You may also submit personal requests. During the day, you should also turn to God before and after meals, before starting work and finishing it, at least briefly. For example: Lord bless - before, glory to You God - after. Don't turn to false gods.

2. Take care of your immortal soul who needs spiritual food: prayer, fasting, reading spiritual literature, frequent confession and, most of all, communion of the Mysteries of Christ. Do not betray God by moving from one religion to another and create idols for yourself, setting earthly life ahead of the spiritual. The one who, instead of God, turns to psychics, fortune-tellers, sorcerers, “healers”, “grandmothers”, who sometimes do not even know that they are servants of the devil, sins mortally. Some of them hide behind icons, prayers, but, not having God's blessing for that, they only harm.

3. Honor the name of God, never pronounce it in vain, but only with reverence. For example: the great scientist Newton, when he called the name of God, he always got up and took off his hat. We need knowledge about God and our Faith. Knowledge of the Law of God, the history of the Church is strengthened in faith, which should be passed on to children and grandchildren.

4. Do your business for six days, and dedicate the seventh day to God, i.e. on Saturday evening and Sunday morning to be at the service in the temple. We are obligated to honor other holidays as well, attending their services. Only a good reason: illness, industrial work or an emergency, can free us from visiting the temple, but, absent in body, soul, be in the temple and pray at this time. If we have not been in the church for three Sundays in a row, without a good reason, then we have already fallen away from the Church and we need a confession in this so that the Lord reunites us with His Church, and we again become Its equal members. We are obliged, by personal example, to teach our children Orthodox (correctly and gloriously) to believe in God. It is necessary for us, to the best of our ability, to observe the fasts established by the Church. Through abstinence in food, we learn to refrain from other vices and passions. We need to remember that to whom the Church is not a mother, God is not the Father. We must be guided by the indications of the Church, since it contains all the correct experience of mankind.

Responsibilities towards others and oneself.

6. Don't kill people. Abortion is infanticide, in which the culprits are the wife, the husband, and those who commit it, and those who advise it.

7. Do not commit adultery either in deed or in thought, marriages must be sanctified by the sacrament of the wedding, in which the grace of unanimity of husband and wife is given, strength for the Christian upbringing of children.

8. Don't steal.

9. Do not bear false witness.

10. Not to desire someone else's, i.e. don't envy.

“Having food and clothing, we will be satisfied,” the apostle Paul admonishes us. (1 Tim. 6:8)
“And one of them, a lawyer, tempting Him, asked, saying: Teacher! What is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus said to him: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" - this is the first and greatest commandment; the second is similar to it: "Love your neighbor as yourself"; on these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 22:35)
“…for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandment: "do not commit adultery",
“Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not bear false witness,” “Thou shalt not covet another’s,” and all the others are contained in this word: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Love does no harm to the neighbor; and so, love is the fulfillment of the law.” “…and so, let us put aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. As during the day, let us behave decently, not indulging in feasting and drunkenness, nor voluptuousness and debauchery, nor quarrels and envy; but put on our Lord Jesus Christ, and do not turn the care of the flesh (about the body, about earthly life) into lusts. (Rom.13.8-14).
“So if you have risen with Christ, then seek the things above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God; think of the things above, and not of the things of the earth. For you are dead, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, your life, appears, then you will appear with Him in glory.
Therefore, put to death your earthly members: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil lust and covetousness, which is idolatry, for which the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience, in whom you also once converted when you lived among them. And now you lay aside everything: anger, rage, malice, slander, foul language of your mouth; tell no lie to one another, putting off the old man with his deeds and putting on the new man, who is renewed in knowledge in the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free, but all and in all Christ.
Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on mercy, goodness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, condescending to one another and forgiving each other, if anyone has a complaint against anyone: as Christ forgave you, so you too. Above all, put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you are called in one body, and be friendly. May the Word of Christ dwell in you abundantly, with all wisdom; teach and admonish one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing in grace to the Lord in your hearts. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father through Him.

Wives, obey your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Each person sometimes has to experience many different difficulties on his life path, the impact of which may depend on their further outcome of fate. And when one's own efforts are not enough, the only hope is a direct appeal to God.

In the Church Orthodox culture, the souls of people find themselves alone with their main earthly savior during the reading of a certain prayer. At the same time, her words, sounding from the mouth, must be learned by heart.

If we consider in more detail the features of all existing prayers, it turns out that they all differ from each other not only in meaning, but also in direction. Therefore, in a difficult moment, finding yourself in a difficult or hopeless situation, it does not hurt for any person to use Christian prayers. There are a huge number of them, but three of them are the most common and main.

Our Father

This is one of the most ancient prayers that every Orthodox should know.

The sacred words of the Bible say that the Lord's Prayer was written by Jesus Christ himself at the time when he preached to his pupils his teaching on how to pray correctly.

During the reading of this prayer, Christians begin their appeal to God by glorifying his exploits, strength and significance for all earthly abodes. Then the second part begins, where those in need of help mention their problems with a request to overcome them.

Our Father is a universal prayer. It is said to get rid of diseases. It helps to improve mood, lift the spirit, survive the loss of loved ones and much more.

During its pronunciation at home or in church in front of the icon, it is very important to believe in what is said, pronounce the words clearly and focus all your thoughts on the desired result.

By reading its text, a person can:

  • Overcome depression;
  • Reveal yourself;
  • Develop an optimistic outlook on life;
  • Get rid of diseases and troubles;
  • Cleanse the soul from sinful thoughts.

The text of the prayer is as follows:

Our Father, Who art in heaven!

May your name be hallowed,

let your kingdom come,

let your will be done

as in heaven and on earth.

Give us our daily bread today;

and leave us our debts,

like we also leave our debtor;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one.

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.

Amen.

The prayer of living help and may God rise again was used in ancient times by poor and rich people who needed God's help.

In modern times, she also has not lost her popularity.

An important point for saying any prayer is the right mental attitude and the high attention of believers, which should be focused on every word spoken.

The prayer of the Alive in help is protective and protective in its meaning. As a rule, it is pronounced in front of the iconostasis to free the mind from bad and unfaithful thoughts.

It is important to remember that reciting this prayer by heart causes great difficulties. Therefore, during its pronunciation, it is allowed to use the text that is set out on paper. Its text reads as follows:

Alive in the help of the Most High, in the blood of the God of Heaven will settle.

The Lord says: Thou art my intercessor and my refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.

Yako Toy will deliver thee from the net of the hunter, and from the word of the rebellious.

His splash will overshadow you, and under His wings you hope.

His truth will be your weapon, do not be afraid of the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days, from the thing in the darkness of the transient, from the hell and the demon of the afternoon.

A thousand will fall from your country, and the darkness at your right hand will not come near you.

Both look at your eyes, and see the retribution of sinners.

As you, O Lord, are my hope, the Most High have laid down your refuge.

Evil will not come to you, and the wound will not come near your body.

As if by His Angel I commanded about you, keep you in all your ways.

They will take you in their hands, but not when you stomp your foot on a stone.

Step on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.

For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver;

I will cover and, as if I knew my name.

He will call to Me, and I will hear him;

I am with him in affliction, I will crush him, and I will glorify him;

I will fulfill him with length of days, and I will show him my salvation.

The very essence of Psalm 90 lies in the fact that everyone who piously believes and hopes for God's help is endowed with the highest heavenly power, which will always help with any difficulties that arise. And the stronger faith develops in people, the higher God's grace.

Dreams of the Virgin

It consists of 77 texts, each of which is designed for specific life situations.

These include:

  • illness;
  • fires;
  • attacks, etc.

Their origin dates back to 1613. At that time, the Russian Stepanov family, thanks to their healing services, enjoyed high popularity in their circles. Having learned about the miraculous power of prayers, they began to make tremendous efforts in order to collect all 77 prayer texts.

From the entire existing list of prayers that relate to the collection of the Dreams of the Virgin, below is the Dream of the Most Holy Theotokos 8 (Out of trouble):

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen. Amen. - Beloved Blessed Mother, My Blessed Virgin Mary, Are you sleeping or not sleeping, And what terrible thing do you see in your dream? Arise, My Mother, from Your sleep! - Oh, my beloved child. Sweetest, most beautiful, Jesus Christ, Son of God! I slept in your holy city and saw about you a very terrible and terrible dream, which makes my soul tremble. I saw Peter, Paul, and I saw you, My Child, in Jerusalem, sold, caught, bound for thirty pieces of silver. Brought to the high priest, innocently condemned to death.

Oh, My beloved child, I will ask what will happen to a person who writes My Theotokos' dream six times from a pure heart in his book and will keep it in his house, or carry it clean on his way, - Oh, Mother of My Mother of God. I will tell you truly, as I am the True Christ myself: No one will ever touch this person’s house, grief and misfortune will be pumped out of that person, I will save him forever from eternal torment, I will stretch out My hands to help him.

And I will also endow his house with every good: bread, gifts, livestock, belly. From the court he will be pardoned, from the master he will be forgiven, he will not be condemned in court. The servants of the devil will not approach, the cunning will not cheat with their deceit. The Lord loves His children. It won't kill anyone.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

Symbol of faith

I believe in the One God the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, Visible to all and invisible, in the One Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, Who was born from the Father before all ages; Light is from Light, God is truth and truth is from God, born, not created, consubstantial with the Father, He is the whole being. For us for the sake of man and for our sake of salvation, he descended from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffering and buried. And resurrected on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father. And the packs of the future will wake up the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father. Even with the Father and the Son, we bow down and glorify the one who spoke the prophets. Into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of ​​the Resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos

O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of heaven, save and have mercy on us, Thy sinful servants; from vain slander and any misfortune, misfortune and sudden death, have mercy in the daytime hours, morning and evening, and at all times save us - standing, sitting, walking in every way, sleeping in the night hours, provide, intercede and cover, protect. The Lady Mother of God, from all enemies visible and invisible, from any evil situation, in any place and at any time, be to us, Mother of Grace, an invincible wall and strong intercession, always now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

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