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

There is a popular saying: "Prayer from the heart reaches Heaven." Turning to the holy saint, you must understand that you are not just saying words, but are communicating with another person who sees and hears you perfectly. If you are not churched, then some prayers from the prayer book will simply be incomprehensible to you. But after all, we also do not immediately master a foreign language. And Church Slavonic is not a foreign language - it is ours, primordially Russian and native. Take, for example, a troparion to some saint in your hands - in this small prayer you will see the life of a saint, described in an unusually beautiful and correct language. It will become clear to you why we ask this particular saint for something specific.

For help in learning, for the successful passing of exams, term papers, diplomas, tests, you need to pray to the icon of the Mother of God “Increasing the Mind” (Icon 1),

St. Sergius of Radonezh (Icon 2).

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

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Icon 4).

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

"Assistant in childbirth" (Icon 6).

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

In despondency, sadness and depression: to the icons of the Mother of God "Assuage my sorrows" (Icon 8),

"Deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted" (Icon 9).

On getting rid of drunkenness, drug addiction, addiction to gambling and slot machines: the icons of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice" (Icon 10),

"Recovery of the Lost" (Icon 11),

"The guarantor of sinners" (Icon 12),

the holy martyr Boniface (Icon 13),

holy righteous John of Kronstadt (Icon 14).

On the resolution of problems in marriage and the reconciliation of husband and wife: to the holy martyrs and confessors Guriy, Samon and Aviv (Icon 15);

holy royal martyrs (Icon 16);

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

On help in raising children: to the icons of the Mother of God "Education" (Icon 18)

and "Mamming" (Icon 19).

On healing from diseases: the icon of the Mother of God "Healer" (Icon 20),

Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon (Icon 21),

unmercenaries and wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian (Icon 22),

Reverend Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth (Icon 23);

the icon of the Mother of God "Kazanskaya" (Icon 24);

Saint Alexy (Icon 25),

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

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

Saint Rev. Amphilochius of Pochaev (Icon 28)

and Blessed Matrona of Moscow (Icon 29) (leg disease);

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

the icon of the Mother of God "Three-handed" (Icon 31),

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

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

the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" (Icon 34) (oncological diseases);

to the holy reverend Agapit of the Caves (Icon 35) (women's diseases).

Each person has his own heavenly patron. You can turn to him or your beloved saint with any charitable request. But in no case should you ask them to punish someone, send you untold wealth and luxury, or that someone loves you. You turn to the saint in order to express your love, respect and reverence for him with a prayer.

Today we are opening a new section in which every month we will tell you about folk traditions, holidays, rituals and Orthodox shrines.

Our readers often ask what icon to pray for in the church.
- The Church says that you can turn to any icon, only do it with a pure heart, - says priest of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (Nikitsky) Vyacheslav TIKHOMIROV. - But still, each shrine is known for its special miraculous purpose.
Icons in themselves are not amulets and are not holy in themselves, but through the saints depicted on them. The house should have icons of the Holy Trinity, the Savior, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the guardian angel, heavenly patrons of family members and saints especially revered in the family. Icons can be hung anywhere in the apartment, except for outhouses. Praying is allowed at any time, but there is a special prayer rule that is read in the morning and evening. A person must constantly wear a pectoral cross. Sometimes medallions depicting the Virgin or saints are worn with him. Orthodox Christians with a pure heart pray to God or the saints who are depicted on icons.

Palm Sunday, April 2011
Temple of Frol and Laurus, p. Przemysl.

	"THE HOLY TRINITY" The most common image of the Holy Trinity belongs to the Monk Andrei Rublev, but there are other icons. The icon in the form of three angels depicts the Persons of the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This is one of the main icons that should be in every home. They pray to God for all needs and all problems. Located in the Trinity Cathedral of Kaluga.
	"KAZAN MOTHER OF GOD" The main icon of Russia, the intercessor of the entire Russian people, especially in difficult times. As a rule, marriage is blessed with this icon. There is a tradition to pray in front of her for those who have vision problems. Before this icon, they also pray for help in various everyday, everyday situations. Located in the Church of John the Baptist.
	"THE MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR" Written by an evangelist Luca. This icon is one of the most revered on Russia of the images of the Most Holy Theotokos. Before her, kings were anointed to the kingdom and metropolitans and patriarchs were elected. Through this icon, the Mother of God reconciled the warring, softened evil hearts, and healed. Located in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Nikitsky).
	"AN UNINTENDED JOY" Icon of the forgiveness of sins and grateful healing. Before her, they pray for the conversion of the lost, for the health and well-being of children, for healing from deafness and ear diseases, for preserving marriage in love and harmony. Located in St. George Church of Kaluga
	"SEMI-SHOT" Today, the variety of this icon is better known - “Softening of Evil Hearts”. She reconciles the warring, brings peace. She is taken on important matters. There is a tradition to place it in front of the door so that everyone who enters can see it. Located in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Nikitsky).
	"INEXCEPTIONAL BOWL" The Mother of God prays for all sinners. It announces that the inexhaustible cup of heavenly help and mercy is prepared for those who ask in faith. Before her, they pray for healing from addictions, drunkenness, drug addiction, gambling. Located in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
	"TIHVINSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD" According to legend, it was written by the Evangelist Luke. It belongs to the icon-painting type "guidebook". And that's it. Located in St. George's Church in Kaluga.
	"HEALER" The icon is one of the most ancient and revered. Before her pray for the healing of the soul and body. She protects from various misfortunes, troubles, sorrows, eternal condemnation, takes care of release from imprisonment. Located in the Nikolsky Church of Kaluga.
	"HOLY GREAT MARTYR PANTELEIMON" Great healer, patron of doctors. Even during his lifetime, he brought healing to many people from serious illnesses. And now people receive healing from this saint. Located in the Church of John the Baptist.
	"THREE-HANDED" The miraculous image of the Mother of God was painted in the 13th century in memory of the miraculous healing of St. John of Damascus. Before the icon of the Mother of God "THREE-HANDED" they pray for peace of mind. Located in the Nikolsky Church of Kaluga.
	"Soon a novice" The image was written in the tenth century. They pray before this icon when they need quick and urgent help, as well as for healing from mental and bodily ailments, including paralysis, blindness, and oncology. Located in the temple in honor of Basil Blessed.
	"BLESSED MATRON" A very revered saint of modern times. Her relics are in the women's Pokrovsky monastery on Taganka. Every day people come there, turn to her for help on any difficult issue. In Kaluga, the icon is in many churches, for example, in the Church of the Myrrh-bearing Women.
	"PETER AND FEVRONIA" They are prayed for the well-being of family life, the birth of a child. Located in the Church of the Myrrh-bearing Women.
	"SERGIUS OF RADONEZH" Patron of all students. Located in the temple of Cosmas and Damian.
	"NICHOLAS THE WONDER WORKER" Favorite Orthodox saint. He is the patron saint of all travelers, drivers, sailors, pilots. Those who are often on the road or have a profession related to transport should definitely have this image at home. The relics of St. Nicholas the Pleasant are kept in Italy. Located in the temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nikolo-Kozinsky).
	"SERAPHIM SAROVSKII" One of the favorite and revered saints in Russia. He devoted his whole life to serving the Lord, founded the Diveevo Convent. Numerous cases of healing seriously ill patients are known to him. Those in need of support and support turn to the image of the holy elder for consolation. Located in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The most powerful prayer for the health of a sick person is a prayer uttered with deep faith, sincerity and sincerity. Such a prayer works even at a distance, often works real miracles, sometimes turning out to be stronger than the most expensive medications.

It is allowed to read a prayer for the health of the patient both within the walls of the temple and at home, in front of the icons of the saints. You can ask for health and healing from illness both for yourself and for your relatives and friends (parents, children, husband, wife, other relatives and friends). However, before turning to the saints with a request, it is necessary to make sure that the sick person was baptized in the church. Of course, nothing and no one forbids praying for the health of a person who has not been baptized, but in this case, the effectiveness can be significantly reduced.

Not only the most powerful prayer text, but also a church prayer service for health can help the patient to heal from his illness. It is pronounced by the clergy within the limits of liturgical health at the preliminary request of the customer. You can order a prayer service daily, or for a month, or for 40 days. In any case, it significantly increases the chances of a person defeated by the disease to recover.

Any prayer is a positive energy message that has great power and gives faith in a cure, hope for a brighter future. It allows you to convey to the patient a positive attitude, during which the state of his health begins to gradually improve, and his illness - to slowly recede.

Often the course of the disease worsens due to the lack of mental balance in the patient - one can say that a person is sick with a soul. Prayer for health, in this case, improves the state of mind of the sick person, returns to him the lost peace, helps to cope with tormenting fears and doubts.

With prayerful words for the health of the sick, believers most often turn to the Lord himself, to the Most Holy Theotokos, to the Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow and to Nicholas the Wonderworker.

The reason why people pray for the health of the Almighty and the Mother of God is understandable without explanation: they occupy the highest positions in the hierarchical ladder of the Higher powers. The fate of all life on Earth, including humanity, is concentrated in the hands of the Lord. The Most Holy Theotokos, who gave the Savior to this sinful world, has always been an intercessor for the weak, covering them with her reliable maternal wing.

Believers turn their requests to Matronushka and Nikolai Ugodnik because these saints in Orthodox Christianity are among the most beloved and revered. Even during their earthly life, the Blessed Matrona and the Wonderworker became famous for their gift of healing, they helped a considerable number of people to find the miracle of healing. Evidence of this are thousands of stories recorded in church books and on Orthodox websites (Matrona of Moscow), preserved in ancient manuscripts, in Christian legends and traditions (Nikolai Ugodnik).

The most powerful Orthodox prayers for the health of the patient

Higher powers about healing

The peculiarity of this prayer is that it does not appeal to any specific representative of the Higher powers, but to everyone: to the Lord himself, to the Mother of God, to all the saints and angels. That is why it is considered one of the most powerful prayers. It is better to read it, if possible, within the walls of the temple. Instead of brackets, it is necessary to give the name of the patient who needs a cure for the disease. The text is as follows:

To the Lord

Prayers with a request for healing and health, addressed to the Lord God, should be read in front of the icon of the Savior, with candles lit. You can do this both in the church and at home, if there is no opportunity to visit the temple, for any reason, yet.

First prayer the text of which is presented below, you can read both for yourself and for your loved one or loved one. The phrases “God's servant” can be replaced with “God's servant”, instead of brackets, give the name of the sick person. The words:

Another Prayer to God, is also considered one of the most powerful. It asks for recovery. Strength can be increased many times by ordering a magpie for health in the temple. Text:

Holy Mother of God

First prayer addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary gives good health. It is also allowed to read it both in the church and at home, and always in front of the holy image of the Mother of God. You can say prayer words for yourself, for people close and dear. Text:

Prayer Rule the second prayer for health, addressed to the Mother of God, similar to the prayer rule of the first. To pronounce this text, a prerequisite is that the patient be baptized. It is advisable to read this sacred text before the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”.

Matrona of Moscow

You can ask the blessed old woman Matrona for health and healing with the help of a universal prayer known to every deeply believing person. Its text has repeatedly flashed on our website, but we will quote it again:

Prayers to the Blessed Matrona must also be read in front of her face. Only now, not in every church you can find the icon of the Matronushka. But you can easily get out of the situation if you buy an icon with the image of the holy old woman in your home and start praying at home. The matron usually refuses to help anyone, because she made a promise to help people even after her death.

To increase efficiency, the Church recommends that before pronouncing it, surround yourself with good deeds: give alms, help all those in need, make donations to the temple. The Matrona of Moscow will definitely appreciate your mercy and generosity.

Nikolay Ugodnik

Nicholas the Wonderworker is prayed to by those who wish to get rid of ailments and gain health. Prayer is read before the image of the holy elder (both in the temple and at home). It is allowed to read the prayer text both for yourself and for your relatives and friends, substituting the name of the sick person instead of brackets. Text:

Important!

Turning to representatives of the Higher Forces about healing and health, one cannot refuse medical treatment and all necessary medical examinations. We must remember that the Higher powers sometimes help us through other people. Therefore, the recitation of prayers and medical treatment should go hand in hand, complement each other, and not oppose.

Icons
Now you can buy different ones. What you will not see in the church shop. There are hundreds of icons in some, try to find out which one
needed. This is where the questions arise: which icons to pray? To whom to pray? Which saint? Let's try to figure out which icon is for what.

"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 the three main icons that should be in every home. Before the icon they pray for the forgiveness of sins. It is considered confessional.

"IVERSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD" - the keeper of the hearth. She is considered the patroness of all women, their helper and intercessor before the Lord. An icon with which the "crown of celibacy" is removed from both men and women. Before the icon, they also pray for the healing of ailments. bodily and spiritual, about consolation in troubles.

"THE MOTHER OF GOD OF KAZAN" is the main icon of Russia, the intercessor of the entire Russian people, especially in difficult troubled times. All the main events in life take place with her, starting with baptism. The icon gives a blessing for marriage, it is also an assistant in work. An icon that stops the 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 Most Holy Theotokos in Russia. Tsars were crowned before this icon and high hierarchs were elected. Before her, they pray for the humility of the warring, for the softening of evil hearts, for the healing of infirmities of the body and soul, as well as for the healing of the possessed.

"TIHVINSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD" - written by the evangelist Luke. The icon is considered to be a child icon, it is also called a “guidebook”. She helps children in illnesses, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them in choosing friends, protects them from the bad influence of the street. It is believed that it strengthens the bond between parents and children, that is, children do not leave their parents in old age. It helps women during childbirth and during pregnancy. It is also addressed to those who have problems.

"SEMI-SHOT" 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. It reconciles the warring, brings peace, harmony, it is also taken on important matters. At home, she should be opposite the front door in order to see the eyes of the incoming person. Before installing the icon, you need to read a prayer, then observe who will stop going to your house.

"The quick listener" - the image was painted in the 10th century. They pray before the icon when they need quick and urgent help, for the healing of mental and bodily ailments, including 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. Before the icon they pray for the healing of the soul and body, it protects from various misfortunes, troubles, sorrow, eternal condemnation, takes care of release from prison. Childbirth assistant.

"INEXPENSIVE BOWL" - The Mother of God prays for all sinners and calls to an inexhaustible source of spiritual joy and comfort, announces that the inexhaustible cup of heavenly help and mercy is prepared for those who ask with faith. It is for prosperity in the house, and also helps to heal from addictions, drunkenness, drug addiction, gambling.

"INDESTROYABLE WALL" - located in the main altar of the Kiev-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: the sick - healing, the grieving - consolation, the lost - admonition, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct husbands and wives, support and warm the old, deliver from all misfortunes.

"THREE-HANDED" - the miraculous image of the Mother of God was written in the eighth century in honor of the Monk John of Damascus, a church hymnographer, innocently slandered. Before the icon, they pray for healing from the pains of the hands or their injuries, from getting rid of the fire, as well as from illness, sorrow and sadness.

"UNEXPECTED JOY" - an icon about the 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 MATRON" is a very strong saint of our time. She is approached for any difficult issue. She is our most "first helper" and intercessor, intercessor for us before the Lord. The relics are in the Intercession Convent on Taganka, where countless people come every day and turn to her for help.

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

"HOLY GREAT MARTYR PANTELEIMON" - a great healer, patron of doctors. Even during his lifetime, he brought healing to many people from serious illnesses. And now, from the icon with the face of St. Panteleimon, people receive a charge for miraculous healing.

"GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS" - the patron of Moscow, as well as an assistant to those people whose work is related to weapons, risk to life - the military, police, firefighters, rescuers. In addition, they include athletes and people who open a new business.

"SERGIUS OF RADONEZH" - the founder of the Sergius - Trinity Lavra in the 14th century. He is the patron saint of all students. The icon is taken with them when passing exams and tests. It is very good that the icon is always in the pocket of a handbag or briefcase every day when the child goes to school.

"SERAPHIM SAROVSKII" is one of the beloved and revered saints of Russia. He devoted his whole life to serving our Lord, founded the Diveevsky convent in the Nizhny Novgorod province. Prayer to the 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 his patronage, from insomnia, in sorrow, about happiness in marriage, about the expulsion of 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 casting out demons. Those going to sleep pray to him for deliverance from prodigal dreams.

"Lord Christ God, Who through the passions
With my passions my healing and ulcers
He healed my ulcers with his own "
(from the penitential canon)

A LITTLE ABOUT PRAYERS

IN A DISEASED STATE

Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon (305; July 27/August 9).
The Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon is from time immemorial the most revered healer in Russia for all bodily and mental ailments. The intercession of St. Panteleimon is addressed in case of any illness, since even during his lifetime he became famous for the great gift of healing.

Hieromartyr Yermolai, mentor of Panteleimon, Priest of Nicomedia(c. 305; July 26/August 8).
This saint is also given the grace to heal ailments.

(c. 530; June 27/July 10).
People turn to St. Sampson the pilgrim, priest and healer for help in healing from various diseases. He was given grace through his prayer to God to heal the sick.

(c. 348; December 12/25).
This saint at the First Ecumenical Council in 325 showed a clear proof of Unity in the Holy Trinity. He took a brick in his hands and squeezed it: instantly fire went up from it, water flowed down, and the clay remained in the hands of the miracle worker. “Behold the three elements, and the plinth (brick) is one,” said the saint, “so in the Most Holy Trinity there are three Persons, and the Deity is one.” Many miracles during the life of this saint include miracles of healing the sick.

(1110; 7/20 August).
Pimen himself from childhood was in poor health, but strong in his hope in God. All his life he suffered from a serious illness, but humbly endured it. Before his death, he received miraculous healing.

(298; 16/29 August).
This martyr "free of charge" treated the sick even during his earthly life.

To the Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian Asiatic (III; November 1/14).
These holy martyrs became famous as "mercenary" doctors. Even during their earthly life, these holy brothers healed infirmities in the human body "free of charge", fulfilling the commandment: "Freely you have received (from God), freely give."

Unmercenaries, martyrs Cyrus and John(311; January 31/February 13; June 28/July 11).
The Holy Martyrs Cyrus and John are "mercenary" doctors who treated those suffering from diseases even during their earthly life.

Martyr Falaley(c. 284; May 20/June 2).
Saint Falaley suffered martyrdom at the age of 18 in Cilicia. This saint is mentioned in the prayer service for the blessing of water.

Martyr Anikita(305-306; August 12/25), Hieromartyr Mokiy(c. 295; May 11/24), Martyr Tryphon(250; February 1/14).
Martyr Anikita, as well as the martyrs Falaley, Mokiy and Tryphon, is mentioned in the prayer service for the blessing of water.
Saint Tryphon, even in his adolescence, had the gift of healing the sick. For his holy and pure life, he received from God the grace of healing, for which he became famous among the inhabitants of the village of Kopmsady. When the messengers of Aquilinus were looking for Saint Tryphon, the inhabitants answered them with the question: "Isn't this a shepherd of geese, a doctor by art?"

Hieromartyr Charalambius(202; 10/23 February).
Saint Charalambius is considered a healer of all kinds of diseases.

To the Monk Agapit of the Caves, the "mercenary" doctor(XI; June 1/14).
Giving first aid to many sick people even during his lifetime, Saint Agapit did not demand any payment from them, which is why they called him the "gratuitous" doctor. Agapit healed hopelessly sick people.

Venerable Damian, presbyter, healer of the Caves(1071; September 28/October 11; October 5/18).
The relics of St. Damian rest in the caves of St. Anthony. In the Pechersk Patericon, he is called a healer, "who heals the sick with prayer and holy oil."

(c. 345; May 9/22; December 6/19).
Saint Nicholas was glorified by God with the gift of miracles, including healings. The Great Pleaser of God and Wonderworker Nicholas is one of the most revered saints in Russia. The basis for his veneration not only among the Orthodox, but also among the pagans and Mohammedans is his countless miracles, revealed during his lifetime and especially after the death of this saint.

Righteous Artemy Verkolsky(1545; June 23 / July 6; October 20 / November 2).
Righteous Artemy, the son of a villager in the village of Verkoly, died at the age of thirteen in a field in 1532, overtaken by a strong thunderstorm.
From the relics of this saint received relief from serious illnesses.

IN TOOTHACH

(92; 11/24 April).
This Antipas is mentioned in the Apocalypse (Revelation 2.13). When he was thrown by his tormentors into a red-hot copper bull, he asked God to grant him the grace to heal people in "an inconsolable toothache."

(1461; June 15/28; March 31/April 13; May 27/June 9; October 5/18).
Saint Jonah is the first of the All-Russian metropolitans, elected and approved by the Council of the Russian Clergy. According to the prophecy of the holy Metropolitan Photius, "... the first saint of the Russian land." Saint Jonah, even during his lifetime, had the gift of healing toothache. There is a case when he healed a boyar from a toothache during his lifetime. After his death (1461), his relics became famous for the gift of miracles.

IN EYE DISEASE

(July 8/21 and October 22/November 4). The first miracles from the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God were the healing of sore eyes. Hence the popular belief arose to pray before this icon with a request for healing in eye diseases. Abundant miracles from the icon Mother of God of Kazan contributed greatly to the spread of the faith of Christ in Russia. "Eager Intercessor, Mother of the Most High Lord, for all pray to Your Son, Christ our God, and work for everyone to be saved, to those who run to Your sovereign protection. Intercede for all of us, O Lady, Queen and Mistress ..."
Before the icon of the Kazan Mother of God they pray for the insight of blind eyes.

(1; 18/31 October; 4/17 January).
The Holy Apostle Luke, who wrote the Gospel and the book of the Acts of the Apostles, studied painting and medical art, "like a doctor who heals human infirmities, natural ailments and ill souls" helped people even in his earthly life, especially in the healing of eye diseases. The apostle Paul called him "the beloved physician."

(c. 345; December 6/19 and May 9/22).
Nicholas the Pleasant not only healed eye diseases, but also restored sight to the blind. There are many stories about his life and even more stories about his posthumous miracles. Evidence of his help to people who resort to him with prayer do not dry up to this day throughout the entire Christian world.

(III; November 1/14).
Both brothers, having studied the art of medicine, "free of charge not only helped people, but also cattle" in many diseases, including eye diseases.

(1552; 2/15 August).
Preaching mercy, the blessed one helped people. The relics of St. Basil the Blessed became famous for miracles during the reign of Theodore Ioannovich, healing the sick, as well as from eye diseases.

(305; 27 July/9 August).
As a young man, Panteleimon studied the art of medicine. He devoted his whole life to the suffering, the sick, the poor and the poor. He "freely treated all who turned to him, healing them in the name of Jesus Christ" from all diseases, including eye diseases.

Holy Martyr Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome(258; 10/23 August).
Holy Martyr Archdeacon Lavrenty is a healer of eye diseases. Even during his lifetime, he gave insight to the blind, and therefore they pray to him for the healing of eye diseases.

Saint Nikita, the recluse of the Caves, Bishop of Novgorod(1108; January 31/February 13; April 30/May 13; May 14/27).
Of all the miracles of this saint, it is especially remarkable that mainly the blind or people with impaired vision receive help from him.

Martyr Longinus the centurion, like at the Cross of the Lord(1; 16/29 October).
This centurion was on guard at the Cross of the Savior. During the perforation of the ribs of Christ by the soldier, a drop of blood from the perforated rib dripped onto his sore eyes, and he was healed. The first miracle from the head of Longinus, truncated by a sword, was the insight of a blind woman.

(c. 306; October 26/November 8).
At the age of 20, Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica was appointed proconsul of the Thessalonian region. Instead of persecuting and executing Christians, he openly began to teach the inhabitants of the region the Christian faith.
They pray to the Holy Glorious Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica for the enlightenment of the eyes.

(1694; September 12/25 and December 18/31).
From this saint, many received healing from eye diseases, severe and prolonged. For the most part, the saint of God himself appears sick in a dream, inspiring them to seek help from him.

(1015; 15/28 July)
Vladimir suffered during his lifetime with his eyes and was almost blind, but after Holy Baptism he recovered. Holy Right-Believing Prince Vladimir - Baptist of Russia. In Kyiv, he first of all baptized his children. The place where he baptized them is still called Khreshchatyk.

(1378; February 12/25; May 20 / June 2; October 5/18).
Even during his earthly life, Metropolitan Alexy healed eye diseases. The wife of Khan Dzhanibek, Taidula, suffered from an eye disease and asked for his help. Khan wrote to the Grand Duke: "We heard that the sky does not deny anything to the prayer of your chief priest, may he ask for the health of my wife." Saint Alexy went to the horde, with hope in God, and was not deceived: Taidula recovered. Saint Alexis is prayed for the gift of insight.

(1407; July 7/20; May 17/30).
The Monk Evdokia, wife of Demetrius Donskoy, shortly before her death, took the tonsure and was named Euphrosyne in monasticism. Exhausting her body with fasts, she wore several clothes on herself, appearing everywhere with a cheerful face and rejoiced when she heard that slander made her chastity doubtful. This rumor offended the sons. Then Evdokia took off part of her clothes in front of her sons, and the sons were horrified, seeing the thinness of her body and withered skin from extreme abstinence.
This saint is prayed for the insight of the eyes and for healing from paralysis.

IN HEADACHE

John (January 7/20; June 24/July 7; February 24/March 9, May 25/June 7; August 29/September 11; September 23/October 6; October 12/25) with the singing of the troparion and the gospel reading to the Beheading its heads.
One look at the suffering head of the Baptist invites us to seek help from him against this pain.

Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon(305; 27 July/9 August).
Even before converting to Christianity, Panteleimon, who knew about Jesus Christ, through fervent prayer to Him, resurrected a dead child bitten by a snake. After this miracle, Panteleimon was baptized and "treated everyone free of charge", healing wounds, healing all diseases, including diseases of the head.

Saint Gury, Archbishop of Kazan(156. 5/18 December; 20 June/3 July).
Guriy was innocently imprisoned, where he suffered for two years, after which the door of the dungeon opened freely.
They pray to Saint Gury for deliverance from a headache.

As the guardian and helper of our soul and body.

IN DISEASES OF THE STOMACH

(362; October 20/November 2).
Artemy was crushed by his tormentors with a huge stone, because of which his insides were squeezed out. Most of his miraculous cures were those suffering from stomach pains.

(826; November 11/24; January 26 / February 8).
Theodore himself suffered from a stomach during his lifetime. After his death, through prayer before his icon, they received healing from pain in the stomach.

ABOUT HEALING FROM A HERNIA

(362; October 20/November 2).
As well as in diseases of the stomach, through prayer before the icon of the holy great martyr Artemia patients received healing from a hernia.

IN FOOT DISEASE

(1694; September 12/25; December 18/31).
holy righteous Simeon helps to get rid of pain in the legs as well as from eye disease. He himself made the journey to Siberia on foot, feeling exhaustion in his legs.

To the Holy Martyrs Princes Boris and Gleb, in Holy Baptism Roman and David(1015; 2/15 May; 24 July/6 August; 5/18 September).
The noble princes of Russia Boris and Gleb, sons of the Baptist of Russia - Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir - the first Russian martyrs-passion-bearers, the first Russian intercessors before God "for the new Christian people, having bought themselves the Kingdom of Heaven by passion, and received the crown from the hand of the Lord." Since ancient times, the Orthodox Church has venerated the brothers-passion-bearers, who constantly provide prayerful help to their native land and those who suffer from diseases, including diseases of the legs.

(1833; January 2/15; July 19/August 1).
To repel the onslaught of the devil, the Monk Seraphim took upon himself the feat of being a pillar: every night he climbed a huge stone in the forest and prayed with outstretched hands. During the day he prayed in his cell also on a small stone, leaving it only to rest and refresh his body with meager food. In 1825, by the revelation of the Mother of God, he began to receive people, instructing, consoling and healing them from all diseases, including those suffering from leg diseases.

Reverend Jacob Zheleznoborovsky(1442; April 11/24; May 5/18).
Jacob was tonsured by St. Sergius of Radonezh and, with his blessing, retired to the Kostroma desert places, where he settled near the village of Zhelezny Borok, and a monastery was founded. The monk healed the sick, including those with leg diseases. He himself twice, the last time in extreme old age, walked to Moscow, feeling exhaustion in his legs. He is also prayed for healing from paralysis.

(III; November 1/14).
These holy saints of God, unmercenaries and miracle workers, brothers cosmos and Damian, even during their lifetime they made healthy the lame and the crippled.

IN PAIN OF THE HANDS OR IN THE INJURY OF THE HANDS

Saint John of Damascus(c. 780; December 4/17).
When John of Damascus had his hand cut off due to slander, he tearfully prayed before the icon of the Mother of God that his hand, which wrote spiritual compositions for the glory of God, would grow. And the severed hand grew together during a short sleep. Then John of Damascus, as a sign of gratitude to the Mother of God, hung a silver image of a hand on Her icon, which is why the icon got its name "Three-handed", a John of Damascus grace is given to help in pain or injury of the hands.

IN CHEST DISEASE

Saint Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov(1709; September 21/October 4; October 28/November 10).
The miracles that came from the incorruptible relics of St. Demetrius, which glorified the Russian land, especially relate to the healing of the sick, including chest diseases. Dimitri himself was exhausted and died from this disease. After death, he helps sufferers who are exhausted by chest disease.

FRESH

Apostle Peter(67; June 29/July 12; January 16/29).
At the Apostle Peter, the Savior healed the mother-in-law, "lying and burning with fire." The Holy Apostle Peter has a special grace of deliverance from fever.

Venerable Maron, Syrian Hermit(IV; February 14/27).
Saint Maron, even during his earthly life, was known as a healer of fever and fever.

Charalampos before his death, he prayed that where his relics would be, there would be no pestilence.

IN INFANT ILLNESS

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "Tikhvinskaya"(1383; 9 July).
This holy icon was painted, according to legend, by the holy apostle Luke. In 1388, the icon, brought in the 5th century from Jerusalem to Constantinople, suddenly disappeared and appeared in radiance over Lake Ladoga near the city of Tikhvin.
This icon became famous for many miracles.

Saint Julian, Bishop of Kenomania(I; 13/26 July).
St. Julian, even during his lifetime, healed and even resurrected the people of Miaden. On the icon, he is depicted with a baby, whom he holds in his arms.

Righteous Simeon the God-bearer(February 3/16).
When on the fortieth day the Virgin Mary brought the God-Child to the temple, Elder Simeon, with outstretched arms, received Him, rejoicing, and called out: “Now you release Your servant, Master, according to Your word, in peace.” Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver is prayed for the protection of children, for healing, for the preservation of the health of babies.

Martyr Paraskeva, named Friday(III; October 28/November 10).
Paraskeva, which in Greek means Friday, received her name because she was born on a day dedicated to the remembrance of the Passion of the Lord and revered especially by her parents. She repeated the fate of many Christian martyrs, having drunk the cup of suffering to the bottom.
Saint Paraskeva On Friday they pray for the healing of children.

IN THE RELAXATION OF THE BODY WITH INSOMNIA, LOSS OF APPETITE AND DEFECT OF ANY MEMBERS

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "Guide of sinners"(1843; March 7/20; May 29/June 11).
The icon is named after the inscription preserved on the icon: "I am the guarantor of sinners to my Son." The icon became famous for its miracles in 1843 at the Nikolaevsky Odrin Monastery. The first to be healed was a paralyzed boy whose mother fervently prayed before this shrine. "I am the guarantor of sinners to My Son; This gave Me a hand for them to hear Me out, yes, even if they bring joy to Me, they will rejoice forever through Me" ("gave a hand" - that is, the Savior solemnly assured His Mother that there would always be listen to her prayers).

(1533; August 30/September 12; April 17/30).
Alexander Svirsky was so holy and pure in soul that he was rewarded with a vision of the Most Holy Trinity. Of the twenty-three of his miracles known from his life, almost half relate to the healing of the paralyzed and paralyzed.

Reverend Nikita possessed the gift of healing, including the paralyzed. It is known that young Mikhail, the son of Vsevolod of Chernigov, went to Pereslavl-Zalessky to be treated by the monk Nikita who lived on a pillar, and that the miracle worker healed the prince with his staff. Michael put a cross in that place indicating the year 6694 (1186) May 16 (old style).

Reverend Evdokia, in nuns Euphrosyne, Princess of Moscow (1407; July 7/20; May 17/30).
Reverend Evdokia pray for healing from paralysis.

IN FEMALE BLEEDING

Venerable Hypatius of the Caves, healer(XIV; March 31/April 13).
Saint Hypatius, even during his lifetime, helped many with his grace-filled strength in this illness.

ON THE PROTECTION OF THE WEAK

Reverend Anthony Great (356; January 17/30).
Anthony, about 20 years old, distributed most of his estate to the poor and began a hermit life. He lived in the desert, in complete solitude and incessant struggle with demons, and gained peace of mind and peace of mind. They pray to him for the protection of the weak.

ABOUT THE HEALING OF THROAT DISEASE

Hieromartyr Vlasiy, Bishop of Sebaste (c. 316; February 11/24).
One woman's only son ate fish, the bone stopped in his throat, and the boy began to suffer greatly. The mother took him half dead and took him to the saint Vlasiy. Vlassy, ​​putting his hand on the lad’s mouth, began to pray: “Oh, Lord, helping everyone who diligently resorts to You! Hear my prayer: by Your invisible power, tear out the bone from the throat of this lad and heal him. And also make it so that if something like this happens to someone, then to those of the people who at the same time say: “God, help me through the prayers of your servant Vlasy,” - to those, Lord, speed up for help and give healing to the glory and honor of Your holy name! After the prayer of the saint, the lad became completely healthy. Holy Vlasiy pray for the healing of a sore throat and the danger of strangulation with a bone.

FROM HEAVY DISEASES

Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon(305; 27 July/9 August), (see about it earlier).

Reverend Theodore Studite, confessor (826; November 11/24; January 26/February 6). Saint Theodore suffered for icon veneration, for which he was imprisoned. In the reign of Irene, he restored the Studian monastery in Constantinople, in which he was rector, and wrote a charter for it. He died in 826. From the icon of this saint, not only those with stomach problems were healed, but also those with other celiac diseases.

Unmercenaries, martyrs Cyrus and John(311; Jan 31/Feb 13; Jun 28/July 11) (see about them earlier).

Reverend Seraphim, Sarov miracle worker (1833; January 2/15; July 19 / August 1). Saint Seraphim of Sarov combined in himself the spiritual forces necessary for the feat of many people, with his deep humility, which was in him during his lifetime and which is now revealed in his afterlife phenomena and miracles. He rested in his cell, kneeling before the image of the Mother of God "Tenderness".
He is also prayed for healing from celiac diseases.

FROM BELLS AND SCABS

To the unmercenary martyrs Cyrus and John(311; Jan 31/Feb 13; Jun 28/ Jul 11) (see sections ahead).

FROM "SHEEP" DYNOSPHOA (bloating and heavy breathing)

Reverend Vasily confessor (750; February 28 / March 13). Saint Basil the Confessor - an associate of Procopius Dekapolit, who shared with him imprisonment in prison for icon veneration. He is prayed for deliverance from "sheep" shortness of breath.

FROM ILE

martyr Vitu(c. 303; May 16/29; June 15/28). holy martyr Wit suffered during the reign of Diocletian. They pray to him for deliverance from epilepsy, that is, from epilepsy.

FROM INSOMNIA

Reverend Irinarhu, a recluse of Rostov (1616; January 13/26).
Irinarkh, in the world Ilya, a farmer in the Rostov region, during the famine lived for two years in Nizhny Novgorod. Having reached the age of 30, he renounced the world, took a haircut and spent 38 years in seclusion in the Borisoglebsky monastery, in a grave dug by himself. Irinarch himself spent sleepless nights in seclusion.

Reverend Marufu, Bishop of Mesopotamia (422; February 16 / March 1). Saint Maruf is prayed for deliverance from insomnia.

Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodian (Constantine) and Antoninus (c. 250; 408-450; August 4/17). These holy youths are prayed for a sleepless baby. "Look from the height of Heavenly glory at us, those who honor your memory with love, and especially at Christian babies, entrusted to your intercession from their parents."

To his Guardian Angel(or the Guardian Angel of the baby, if the baby has insomnia). God gives every Christian a Guardian Angel, who invisibly protects a person in his earthly life from troubles and misfortunes, warns against sins, protects him in the terrible hour of death, and does not leave even after death. Angels rejoice in our repentance and progress in virtue, they try to fill us with spiritual contemplation and help us in every good thing.

FROM BACK PAIN

Reverend Seraphim, Sarov miracle worker (1833; January 2/15; July 19 / August 1). This saint is also prayed for healing from back pain.

FROM DESCRIPTION

Reverend Hypatia, hegumen of Rufian (c. 446; March 31 / April 13). "You received a gift from the Lord, Hypatius, the most praiseworthy, to heal various ailments, and especially water sickness."

ABOUT SNORING RELIEF

martyr Tryphon(250; February 1/14). For his holy and pure life, Tryphon received from God not only the grace of healing people, for which he became famous among the inhabitants during his lifetime, but also received the grace of deliverance from other misfortunes, including getting rid of snoring.

ON RELEASE FROM THE PASSION OF DRINKING AND DRUNKNESS

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "The Inexhaustible Chalice"(1878; May 5/18). One peasant of the Tula province was obsessed with the passion of drunkenness, he reached a beggarly state, his legs were taken away. One day he saw an extraordinary dream in which a saintly elder advised him to go to the town of Serpukhov to a monastery and there before the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice" to serve a prayer service from the passion of drunkenness.
With difficulty he reached this monastery, found an icon that the monks did not even know about, served a prayer service before the miraculous icon, and recovered. This was in 1878. Since then, many suffering people have flocked to the monastery, seeking healing from this icon.

martyr Boniface(290; December 19/January 1). Boniface himself perished from the passion of drunkenness, but he turned to Christ and was rewarded with a martyr's death. They pray to him for deliverance from the passion of drunkenness and hard drinking.

Reverend Moses Murin (IV; August 28/September 10). Moses first himself perished from the passion of drunkenness, then entered the number of monks and asceticised in a monastery in Egypt. He died a martyr's death at the age of 75. He is prayed for deliverance from the passion for wine, those suffering from hard drinking.

Martyrs Florus and Laurus(II; 18/31 August). These holy martyrs lived in Illyria. Florus and Laurus, stonemasons by profession, were brothers not only in flesh, but also in spirit. At first they also suffered from the passion of drunkenness, but then they converted. For the Christian faith, they were martyred - they were thrown into an empty well and covered with earth. Even during their lifetime, they healed people from diseases and from the passion of drunkenness.

righteous John of Kronstadt(1908; December 20 / January 2). The life of John of Kronstadt is an example of purity and holiness. During his lifetime, he received from God a miraculous gift of healing. Through his prayers, God healed many sick people - those who came to him asking for help. Among the common people of the city of Kronstadt, where he was a priest, there were many who suffered from the disease of drunkenness. There are many testimonies about the healing of such patients by him.
With the blessing of the priest, you can take up prayer work, praying for your relatives and friends suffering from drunkenness. This requires intense prayer and reading an akathist in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice" and the canon to the holy martyr Boniface.

IN GRIEF

Archangel (Archangel) Michael(November 8/21; September 6/19).
Above all nine Angelic ranks, the Lord placed the holy Archangel Michael (translated from Hebrew "who is like God") - a faithful servant of God. He cast down from the sky the proud morning star (Satan) with other fallen spirits. Archangel Michael helped the Israelites when they left Egypt - he led them in the form of a pillar of fire; defended Israel in all disasters; appeared to Joshua and revealed the will of the Lord to take Jericho and much more. The protection of Russian cities by the Most Holy Theotokos was always carried out by Her appearances with the Host of Heaven under the leadership of the Archangel Michael. Therefore, the faith of Orthodox Christians in the help of the Archangel Michael in all troubles, sorrows and needs is strong. Archangel Michael is considered the defender of the glory of God.

As an assistant, intercessor, guardian of us in earthly life. Guardian Angel guards us everywhere. He is a leader, guide. Whoever hears and listens to him is strong. The Guardian Angel is a witness before God, how we accepted everything that God revealed to us. "Holy Angel of God, my Guardian, pray to God for me a sinner."

Martyr Tryphon(250; February 1/14). Tryphon himself experienced grief when, having given himself into the hands of the eparches sent by the eparch of Anatolia, he was brought to Nicaea. Here, having experienced terrible torment, he was sentenced to death and died at the place of execution before the sword touched him.

(303; April 23/May 6; November 26/December 9; November 3/16; November 10/23). The holy great martyr, inflamed with zeal for the faith of Christ, is revered as a helper in sorrow.

Saint Stephen, Bishop of Great Perm (1396; April 26 / May 9). Stephen, under the protection of heaven and his meekness, succeeded in the soul-saving work of preaching the faith of Christ and baptizing idolaters among the Zyrians, the inhabitants of Perm.

All these saints pray for deliverance from sorrow and adversity.

MARRIAGE DAUGHTERS

Righteous Philaret the Merciful(792; December 1/14). Filaret became impoverished, and three adult granddaughters were left in his arms. For faith and mercy, one of them was chosen as a bride for the king.

ABOUT GOOD GROOM

Great Martyr Catherine(305-313; November 24/December 7). Saint Catherine announced that she would marry someone who would surpass her in nobility, wealth, beauty and wisdom. The image of the Bridegroom of Heavenly Jesus Christ gave birth in the soul of the virgin to an ardent desire to see Him. After Holy Baptism, she had a vision of the Mother of God with the Infant Jesus, Who tenderly looked at Catherine and gave her a ring, betrothing her to Himself. When the vision ended, Catherine saw a ring on her hand. Saint Catherine is prayed for good suitors.

Martyr Paraskeva named Friday (III; October 28 / November 10). Paraskeva, having matured, took a vow of celibacy, devoting herself to serving the Christian faith. She is also prayed for good suitors.

ON THE HAPPINESS OF MARRIAGE

Apostle Simon the Zealot(I; May 10/23; June 30/July 13). Simon the Zealot or Kananite (after the name of the Galilean city of Cana), according to legend, was himself the bridegroom at the marriage in Cana of Galilee.

In the Old Testament we find a story about how the Angel who accompanied Tobias on his journey (it was the Archangel Raphael) helped him find a bride.

Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria(283; March 19/April 1). Even before their marriage, these saints agreed among themselves to carry a holy life devoted to God.

Martyr Tryphon(250; February 1/14). Saint Tryphon, to whom God from a young age granted the grace of healing illnesses, casting out demons, help in everyday affairs, is also prayed for the happiness of marriage.

Blessed Prince Peter, in monasticism to David, and the princess Fevronia, in monasticism Euphrosyne, Murom wonderworkers (1228; June 25 / July 8). Saints Peter and Fevronia are a model of Christian marriage. The holy spouses became famous for their piety and mercy. They died on the same day and hour on June 25 (O.S.), 1228, and even, miraculously, ended up in the same coffin. These saints bring down blessings on those who marry.

Unmercenaries and miracle workers Cosme and Damian Asiykim (III; November 1/14). These holy miracle workers are prayed for the patronage of the wedding and those entering into marriage.

ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE SECOND MARRIAGE

IN MARRIAGE INFERTILITY OR INFERTILITY

Prophet Zechariah and righteous Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist (I; September 5/18). These pious spouses also did not have children until old age, and then, with the blessing of God, they gave birth to John the Baptist.

Reverend Roman(V; November 27/December 10). It is said about this saint: "many barren women, by prayer, bring forth children." This saint during his life ate only bread, salt and water, never used a lamp. During his lifetime, he cured the ailments of many. They pray to him for permission from barrenness and childlessness.

Venerable Martyr Evdokia(c. 160-170; March 1/14). St. Eudoxia is prayed by women who cannot become pregnant. Evdokia, having received holy baptism and renouncing her wealth, pleased God with a strict fasting life and received the gift of miracles.

Martyr Paraskeva named Friday (III; October 28 / November 10). As a child, Paraskeva lost her parents. Growing up, she took a vow of celibacy, devoting herself to the service of the Christian faith, for which she was severely tortured and executed. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is especially revered in Russia: an assistant and women's cares, the patroness of the household, the giver of good suitors, the patroness of agricultural work. She is also prayed for permission from childlessness.

(473; January 20 / February 2). The Monk Euthymius lived in a deserted place, spending time in labor, abstinence and prayer, eating food only on Saturday and Sunday, he never slept lying down, but only sitting or standing, holding on to a rope tied in his cell. The Lord rewarded His saint with the gift of miracles and insight. With prayer, he brought down rain from heaven, healed the terminally ill, drove away demons, foresaw the spiritual properties of people. He is prayed to in marital infertility and during famine.

Reverend Hypatius, hegumen of Rufian (c. 446; March 31 / April 13). This saint is prayed for deliverance from childlessness and for healing from dropsy.

ON COUNCIL AND LOVE BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE

ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF THE FAMILY HEART, WHEN THE HUSBAND HATES AND HIS HIS WIFE, ABOUT GOOD RELATIONS IN THE FAMILY

To Martyrs and Confessors Guriy, Samon(299-306) and Aviv(322; 28 November). The wife of a cruel husband, Euphemia, was laid alive in a coffin. With tears and strong faith, she prayed in the tomb to the holy martyrs Guri, Samon, Aviv and remained alive. Therefore, the holy martyrs Guriy, Samon, AviB are revered as punishers when "even if a husband innocently hates his wife."

Archbishop Mir of Lycia (c. 345; May 22; December 19). The Lord honored this Pleaser of God with great glory. There are many stories about his life and even more stories about his posthumous miracles. Testimonies of his help to people who resort to him with prayer do not dry up and so far throughout the Christian world, and not only the Christian one - recognition of the help of the Holy Pleasure of God Nicholas the Wonderworker has become universal. Numerous miracles are known, served by this God-pleaser in all matters, needs, illnesses, in family relationships.
B> Martyrs Adrian and Natalia(305-311; September 8).
Adrian was imprisoned, where he was tortured along with other Christians, after which he died. Holy Nataliya, his wife, died at her husband's grave. These saints are prayed for good relations in the family.

WANTING TO HAVE A MALE CHILD

IN REQUEST TO HAVE HEALTHY CHILDREN

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "The word was flesh"(166; March 22). The miraculous image of the Mother of God "The Word of the Flesh" depicts the gestation of the Divine Infant, so the custom has taken root to pray before him for mothers during their gestation and birth diseases. There are known cases of the grace-filled power of the icon of the Mother of God "The Word of the Flesh" in the severe torments of the resolution of pregnancy and in the successful outcome of the illness of birth.

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "The quick listener"(X; November 22).
The icon of the Divine Quick to Heeder, the Queen of Heaven, the Prayer Book, quick to listen to us, performed countless miracles: she gave sight to many the blind, she set the lame to walk, established the paralyzed, saved many from shipwreck, freed the captives, and performed other innumerable miracles, and to this day works for all Orthodox Christians who resort to Ney with faith.

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "Healer"(XVIII; 1 October).
"... merciful little children... and heal all kinds of various passions: everything is possible through your intercession to your Son, Christ our God."

IN DIFFICULT BIRTH

Prophet Zechariah and righteous Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist (I; September 18). The holy righteous Zachary was bound by dumbness before his pregnant wife Elisabeth was delivered.

Great Martyr Anastasia Patternmaker (c. 304; January 4). Saint Anastasia was given in marriage to a noble Roman, but even in marriage she retained her virginity, referring to the illness that tormented her.
She is prayed for during difficult births.

Reverend Melania Romans (439; January 13). Holy Melania she herself suffered in childbirth and almost died from them.

Great Martyr Catherine(305-313; December 7). Saint Catherine possessed rare beauty and intelligence. She announced to her parents that she would marry someone who would surpass her in nobility, wealth, beauty and wisdom. The spiritual father, the holy elder, told Catherine that he knew a young man who surpassed her in everything. The image of the Heavenly Bridegroom (Christ) gave birth in the virgin's soul to an ardent desire to see Him. Having received holy baptism, Catherine was honored to see the Mother of God with the Infant Jesus. Saint Catherine is prayed for during difficult childbirth.

BREASTFEED BABIES

LACK OF MOTHER'S MILK FOR INFANTS

FOR CHILDREN

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "Unexpected Joy"(May 14; December 22).
The icon is so named because many who, with faith and love, resort to the help of the Most Holy Theotokos, receive through this holy icon the unexpected joy of forgiveness of sins and grace-filled consolation.
This icon encourages in every believer a consoling faith in the help of the Queen of Heaven and through Her in the mercy of the Lord in all our affairs, as well as in prayer for children.

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "The quick listener"(X; November 22).
The Good Representative of the Penitents, who announced to the repast Nile: "...Let all Orthodox Christians turn to Me in need, and I will not leave anyone: I will intercede with all who reverently resort to Me, and the prayers of all will be fulfilled by the Son and My God, for the sake of My intercession before Him, so that from now on this My icon will be called the Quick Listener, because I will quickly show mercy and fulfillment of petitions to everyone who comes to her. Before this icon, they also pray for children.

(January 20; July 7; March 9; June 7; September 11; October 6: October 25). The Holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, the greatest of the prophets, completes the history of the Old Testament Church and opens the era of the New Testament. The Holy Prophet John witnessed the coming to earth of the Only Begotten Son of God.
He is prayed for children.

(c. 306; December 17). Barbara's father was a noble and wealthy man in Iliopolis of Phoenicia. Upon learning that his daughter Barbara had become a Christian, he severely beat her and took her into custody, and then handed her over to the governor of the city, Martinian.
The saint was severely tortured. At night, the Savior Himself appeared to her in prison and healed her wounds. Then Varvara was subjected to even more cruel tortures, then her nipples were cut off and she was taken naked around the city, after which she was beheaded. She is asked for help and intercession for the children.
If you want to correct someone from shortcomings, then cast sorrow on the Lord (Psalm 54, 23) and pray to Him, testing our hearts and wombs (Psalm 7, 10), from the bottom of your heart, so that He Himself enlightens the mind and heart of man; if He sees that your prayer breathes love and comes from the whole heart, he will certainly fulfill the desire of your heart, and you will soon say, seeing a change in the one you pray for: this is a betrayal of the right hand of the Most High (Psalm 76, 11).

IN THE SAD OF THE PARENT'S HEART ABOUT THE SON OR DAUGHTER, WHERE THEY ARE AND ARE THEY ALIVE; ON THE RETURN OF LOST CHILDREN

Great Martyr Eustathius Plakida(c. 118; October 3). Eustathius, who experienced a lot after being baptized, lost his wife, taken away by a barbarian, and his sons, abducted by wild beasts. After 15 years of wandering, he found a living wife and sons and became famous for his great victories over the enemies of the empire. He is prayed for when children are deprived and lost.

Guardian Angel child.

Great Martyr George the Victorious(303; May 9; November 16; November 23; December 9). St. George, going down in history as the Victorious, began to be revered as an angel and patron of the state, army, Russian peoples, families, children. He is prayed for the return of lost children.

FOR DISCUSSION IN SCIENCE, AT THE BEGINNING OF LITERATURE OR ABOUT ENLIGHTENING THE MIND TO TEACH LITERATURE, IN WEAK LEARNING OF CHILDREN, ABOUT EDUCATION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

Mother of God in honor of Her icon "Key of Understanding"(14th of April).
The Most Holy Mother of God is depicted on this icon in full growth; a key is drawn at the bottom of the icon. Prayers are performed before her before the beginning of the teaching of the youths, and they also pray in those cases when the children notice a weak development of the mental abilities necessary for mastering the sciences taught to them. Therefore, this icon is called the "Key of Understanding."

Prophet Nahum(VII to P. X.; December 14). Prophet Nahum, one of the 12 minor prophets, lived in the seventh century BC, was from the village of Elkosha (Galilee). He predicted the death of the Assyrian city of Nineveh for iniquity. He died at the age of 45 and was buried in his native land. It has long been prayed to the prophet Nahum at the beginning of the letter - "the prophet Nahum will bring to mind."

Reverend Sergius, abbot Radonezh, all Russia to the miracle worker (1392; October 8; July 18). At the age of seven, Sergius (then still Bartholomew) was given to the teaching of literacy, but teaching was difficult for him. Warmly, with tears, he prayed that God would grant the understanding of literacy. And the Lord answered the prayer. He sent him an Angel in the form of an elder monk, who blessed the lad and said: "From now on, God gives you, my child, to understand what is needed, so that you can teach others." He is prayed for help in difficult teaching.

(1908; January 2). As a child, John was not good at reading and writing, which prompted him to especially fervent prayers to God for help. And a miracle happened - one night, after a fervent prayer, he was suddenly shocked and as if a veil fell from his eyes, his mental gaze opened, after which the boy immediately began to easily read, understand, and memorize. He is prayed for help in difficult teaching.

Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril(869) and Methodius(885), teachers Slovenian (May 24). The holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, by the revelation of God, compiled the Slavonic alphabet and translated into Slavonic the Gospel, the Apostle, the Psalter and many liturgical books. These saints are prayed for the enlightenment of the mind and the teaching of spiritual literacy.

To the Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian Asia (III; November 14). They pray to the brothers Cosmas and Damian for the enlightenment of the mind to the teaching of literacy.

Holy Three Youths: Ananias, Azariah and Misail(600 BC; December 30). The holy youths became famous for their wisdom at the court of the Babylonian king. They are prayed for the enlightenment of the mind to the teaching of literacy.

Martyr Neophyte(303-305; Feb. 3). Neophyte showed miraculous power in himself when he was still at school. He is prayed for enlightenment of the mind.

Blessed Xenia of Petersburg(XIX; February 6). “Help, holy blessed mother Xenia, illuminate the babies with the light of holy Baptism and print the gift of the Holy Spirit, imprint the youths and maidens in faith, honesty, fear of God and grant them success in teaching” (from the blessed prayer). They pray to Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg for the enlightenment of the mind and the teaching of children to read and write, as well as for all family and household needs.

Saint John Chrysostom(407; September 27; November 26; February 9). John Chrysostom is the Ecumenical great teacher and saint, a deep interpreter of the Holy Scriptures, nicknamed Chrysostom for his eloquence. When he preached, the whole city was in motion: merchants left their goods and trade, builders - their buildings, lawyers - courts, artisans - their crafts - everyone rushed to the church. His sermons were passed from hand to hand. They pray to him for the enlightenment of the mind and for the teaching of spiritual literacy.

Great Martyr Catherine(305-313; December 7). Saint Catherine at the age of eighteen was already known for her great learning, knew the books of philosophers, poets, spoke many languages, and practiced the art of healing. Using this knowledge, she converted to Christ the first sages and scholars of the king, the royal adviser, many soldiers and the queen herself. During her terrible suffering, she made the whole people exclaim: "Great is the God of the Christians!" This holy great martyr is prayed for the enlightenment of the mind and the teaching of spiritual literacy.
Read the prayer "King of Heaven" and the prayer "I believe."

IN CARE OF A POSITION OR OTHER ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN IN AGE STATE

FOR DEAD INFANTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL TO ACCEPT HOLY BAPTISM

THAT THE HUSBAND RETURNED SAFELY FROM A LONG AWAY

WHO GOES THE WAY, AND ABOUT PRESERVATION AND HELP ON THE WAY

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant, Archbishop of the World of Lycia, Wonderworker (c. 345; May 22; December 19).
Saint Nicholas from the day of his birth revealed to people the light of his future glory as a great miracle worker. His mother, Nonna, was immediately healed of her illness after giving birth. A newborn baby in the baptismal font stood on his feet, supported by no one, thereby giving honor to the Most Holy Trinity. He was glorified by God with the gift of miracles. They pray to him for help in various troubles, for well-being on the way, "... as if many times in a single hour, traveling on land and sailing on the sea, anticipating, help ..." (Kontakion 6). They also pray to him when the road is lost.

to the holy apostles Cleopa and Luka Evangelist (January 17). These holy apostles themselves traveled preaching the Holy Gospel. They bring down a blessing on travelers.

holy righteous Joseph the Betrothed(in the week of the Forefather). Joseph with the Virgin Mary and the Divine Infant himself had to flee to Egypt, fleeing from Herod. They also pray to him when the road is lost.

ABOUT THE PATRONAGE OF ORTHODOX SOLDIERS AND THE ARMY

Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica(c. 306, November 8). In Christian churches, on Dmitriev Saturday, a commemoration of "warriors in the battle of the slain" is performed.

Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon(305, August 9). Saint Panteleimon is considered the patron saint of the Russian fleet. His name was given to many Russian warships. The Russian fleet defeated the Swedes at Gangut and Grengam on the day of the memory of St. Panteleimon.

ON THE SOFTENING OF EVIL HEARTS, ON THE PACIFICATION OF THE WARING

To the faithful martyrs Princes Boris and Gleb in Holy Baptism to Roman and David (1015; August 6; May 15). The passion-bearing brothers themselves suffered from Svyatopolk the Accursed. Young Gleb meekly begged before his death to spare him, but on the orders of the killers, his throat was cut.

ABOUT DRIVING EVIL SPIRIT FROM PEOPLE AND ANIMALS, AGAINST HARM ON THE PART OF WIZARDS, ABOUT DELIVERY FROM enchantments

Reverend Nifont, Bishop of Cyprus (IV; January 5). Saint Nifont, for his laborious deeds, was rewarded by God with the gift of driving out evil spirits. Almost all his life he was in the struggle with unclean spirits and always defeated them with the help of God. Once the saint happened to lie in a serious illness. During a short sleep, the Blessed Mother of God appeared to him with a branch of an olive tree with the holy martyr Anastasia the Destroyer, holding in her hands a vessel and a branch dipped in holy oil. Those who appeared brought him to the church of the Holy Apostles. Here the Mother of God commanded Anastasia to anoint the sick man with oil from the lamp in the altar, saying that this serves as God's mercy to him, handed him an olive branch and explained that this is a visible sign of God's grace, which is bestowed on the saint for his power over evil spirits. Therefore, Niphon is considered an intercessor from the obsession and wiles of the evil one.

Reverend Marufu, Bishop of Mesopotamia (422; March 1). Saint Maruf became famous for his learning, he was present at the Second Ecumenical Council. The Lord gave him the power to drive away evil spirits.

Reverend Nikita, Stylite of Pereslavl, miracle worker (1186; June 6). The Monk Nikita, Stylite of Pereslavl, a miracle worker, at first indulged in many vices, but was struck by the immutable truths of the Holy Scripture from Isaiah the Prophet: "wash yourself and be clean, take away the wickedness from your souls", he came to the monastery, put iron chains on himself and chose for solitary stay pillar. The Lord granted him the grace of driving out evil spirits.

Reverend Macarius Great, Egyptian (390-391; February 1). For his deeds, Macarius was rewarded from God with the gift of prophecy and such grace of miracle-working that the dead answered his voice, if the benefit of faith or the happiness of the innocent suffering demanded it. They pray to him to drive away evil spirits.

Reverend Anthony Great (356; January 30). Saint Anthony gained spiritual experience in the struggle with the devil, serving the Lord with labor and prayer in complete solitude in the wilderness.

martyr Tryphon(250; February 14). They pray to him for the expulsion of evil spirits and for deliverance from sorcery.

ABOUT FINDING STOLE, ABOUT THE RETURN OF STOLE, FROM THIVES

Great Martyr Theodore Tyron(c. 306; March 2). Theodore, as well as John the Warrior, is prayed to find the stolen from thieves.

FROM SAD AND DEPRESSION

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant, Archbishop of the World of Lycia, Wonderworker (c. 345; May 22; December 19). Even during his lifetime, this saint performed many miracles, consoling those burdened with sorrow.

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Voronezh, Wonderworker of Zadonsk (1783; August 26). Saint Tikhon himself struggled for a long time with this mental illness.

Martyr Tryphon(250; February 14). Saint Tryphon, subjected to cruel tortures, having bravely endured them, experienced spiritual grief himself.

ABOUT THE TAMINATION OF THE ANGER OF PRINCIPALS AND ABOUT THE TAMINATION OF ANGER IN A PERSON

FROM LAZINESS

ABOUT THE INTERCEPTION OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, ABOUT COMPASSION FOR THE POOR, ORPHANED AND DEFECTIVE, ABOUT HELP IN POVERTY AND NEED

Saint Dimitry, Metropolitan of Rostov(1709; October 4; November 10). Saint Demetrius during his lifetime used all the surpluses of his estate for the sick, the poor, the orphans and the defenseless.

Martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes(284-305; December 26). These holy martyrs, after their death, miraculously helped one monastery during a time of scarcity in supplies.

Blessed Prince Vsevolod, in Holy Baptism Gabriel, Pskov (1138; February 24; May 5; December 10). In the life of St. Vsevolod-Gabriel it is said: "For widows and orphans, the intercessor and feeder was, having his bowels open to everyone, and no one left his house greedy."

Reverend Maxim Grek(1556; February 3). Maxim the Greek reminded Prince John in 1553 of helping the widows and orphans killed near Kazan, then asked to remind the tsar that if he forgot the widows and orphans, then his son, the prince, would die. The monk's prediction came true when the king did not heed the righteous advice.

Saint Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours (c. 400; October 25). St. Martin was filled with feats of mercy and Christian love for the unfortunate and miserable, for which he acquired the title of "Merciful".

Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria (620; November 25). John became famous for his boundless charity.

Great Martyr Theodore Tyron(c. 306; March 2). The Holy Great Martyr Theodore Tiron, under Julian the Apostate, appearing in a dream to the bishop, delivered Christians during the first week of Lent from defilement with supplies sprinkled with idolatrous blood.

righteous Philaret the Merciful(792; December 14). St. Philaret, nicknamed for his special mercy towards the merciful neighbors, loved the poor and wretched and distributed alms to them. Whoever asked him for anything, no one was refused.

Hieromartyr Zotika, presbyter, syrup-giver (IV, January 12). Saint Zotik was noted for his mercy and love for the poor, he built hospitals and hospices. For exposing heresy, he was tied to wild horses and tortured to death.

Hieromartyr Vlasiy, Bishop of Sebaste (c. 316; February 24). In addition to all the previously listed graces given by God to this saint, through the prayer of this saint they ask for help in worldly affairs and for God's blessing over the house.

righteous Evdokim Cappadocian (IX, August 13). Holy righteous Evdokim lived in great deeds of beneficence.

IN DESPERATION

Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople (407; November 26; September 27). John Chrysostom is a mentor in patience to those who are persecuted for the truth and in hope for mercy and Providence of God to the desperate.

IN THE PASSION OF ANGER

WHO GOES TO MOW

DURING THE SOWING, AND ALSO DURING THE HARVEST OF BREAD, ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF SOWINGS AND ABOUT FERTILITY

Apostle Philip(1; 27 November). As when sowing bread, and during the harvest of bread, they pray to the Apostle Philip. Apostle Philip The Savior tested when he wanted to feed five thousand people with five loaves.

righteous Godfathers Joachim and Anna, parents of the Blessed Mary (September 22). Remember these saints before the start of the sowing - the harvest will be for everything.

Hieromartyr Charalampia(202; February 23). Saint Charalampos brings fertility to the earth.

Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John(January 20, July 7; March 9; June 7; September 11; October 6; October 25). John the Baptist, the great Prophet, Forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ, after the death of his parents "lived in the wilderness until the day of his appearance to Israel" (Luke 1:80). They pray to him for the patronage of crops and for fertility.

Martyrs, noble princes Boris and Gleb, in Holy Baptism to Roman and David (1015; August 6; May 15; September 18). These saints pray for fertility.

missus Queen Elena(327; June 3; March 19). Deeply honoring the Cross of the Lord, Emperor Constantine wished to find the Cross itself, on which our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. For this, he sent his mother, Queen Helen, to Jerusalem. By the providence of God, in the year 326, she managed to acquire the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Blessed Empress Elena is prayed for the patronage of crops and for fertility.

Martyr Paraskeva named Friday (III; November 10). Saint Paraskeva is considered the patroness of agricultural work. She is prayed for help during the sowing and harvesting of bread.

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amafuntsky (425; June 29). Through Tikhon's prayer to God, a vineyard miraculously grew in a barren place, the juice of which he used when making a bloodless sacrifice. They pray to him for the gift of fertility.

ABOUT THE HARVEST OF CUCUMBERS

Blessed Isidore, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Rostov miracle worker (1474; May 27). Many miracles, both during the life of Isidore, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, and after his death, marked the holiness of the saint of God. They pray to him for the harvest of cucumbers.

Reverend Martyr Evdokia(362-364; August 17). Eudokia suffered for Christ in Persia around 362-364. Her relics were subsequently transferred to Constantinople. They pray to her for the harvest of cucumbers.

ABOUT THE PATRONAGE OF GARDENERS

IN TIMES OF HUNGER AND AGAINST FRUITS BREAKING

Saint Spiridon, Bishop of Trimifuntsky, miracle worker (c. 348; December 25). During the famine, Saint Spyridon saved one poor man by turning a toad into a bar of gold for him.

Reverend Euphemia Great (473; February 2). Evfimy was born through the fervent prayers of his parents, after their long childlessness. At the age of 30, he secretly secluded himself in a cave for prayer deeds, then became the head of the monks. Saint Euthymius ate only on Saturdays and Sundays. As a final covenant, the brethren said that the monastery should always be open to strangers, for which he promised the monastery a blessing from God. They pray to him during the famine.

IN RAIN OR DROUGH, ON THE GIVING OF RAIN WHEN THUNDER OR HAZARD

Saint Nikita, recluse of Pechersk, Bishop of Novgorod (1108; February 13; May 13; May 27). Novgorod owes this saint its miraculous salvation from two disasters - from a long drought and from a terrible fire.

Martyr Paraskeva named Friday (III; November 10). Paraskeva Pyatnitsa in Russia is revered as a patroness and assistant in agricultural affairs, in family needs, they also pray to her for the gift of rain, with thunder or hail.

ABOUT PRESERVATION, WELFARE OF CATTLE, ABOUT THE MEDICINE OF ANIMALS, FROM THE DEATH OF CATTLE

Great Martyr George Victorious (303; May 6; November 16; November 23; December 9). The help of this saint should be resorted to if there are whole herds of cattle that can be attacked by predators in the field. George the Victorious is a well-known patron of the herds. On the icons, he strikes a monstrous serpent. They also pray to St. George for the protection of the shepherds, and before driving the cattle for the first time in the field, to save the cattle from being eaten by animals.

Reverend Julian(IV; October 31). Prayer is appropriate for Julian in the same cases as for George the Victorious. Julian ordered the predatory lion to leave the country where many were suffering from the beast, and the beast obeyed.

Saint Modest, Archbishop of Jerusalem (633-634; December 31). Prayer is appropriate for Saint Modest when it comes to livestock. Modest revived one man's poisoned livestock during his lifetime. They pray to him for deliverance from the loss of livestock.

Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosme and Damian Asia (III; November 14). These holy brethren "helped me not only with man, but also with cattle."

Martyr Agathia(251; February 18). Martyr Agathia is considered the patroness of cattle. She prays for cows.

Reverend Martyr Anastasia Romans (III; November 11). Saint Anastasia, who lived in the 3rd century, is the most revered patroness of sheep. Without the patronage of the Heavenly Intercessors, it is unthinkable to breed sheep, to use sheep products, and St. Anastasia is the most sympathetic assistant in these matters.

Reverend Avramia recluse (c. 360; November 11). Reverend Avramius, who lived in the IV century, is considered the patron saint of shepherds. They pray to him to save the sheep in the summer and keep an eye on them.

Saint Vasily Great, Archbishop of Caesarea of ​​Cappadocia (379; January 14). Saint Basil is considered the patron saint of pigs.

Great Martyr Nikita(c. 372; September 28). Great Martyr Nikita, who suffered for his faith in 372, is considered the patron saint of geese. He is prayed for a waterfowl.

Martyrs Flora and Lavra(II; August 31). The martyrs Flor and Laurus, brothers in flesh and spirit, are the patrons of horses. These martyrs are prayed for deliverance from the horse case. "... Flor and Laurus ... as you healed horses during your lifetime, so now rid them of all ailments."

Reverend Theophanes, confessor of Sigrian (818; March 25). This saint should pray for the healing of horse diseases.

ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FISHING, ABOUT SUCCESS IN FISHING, ABOUT THE PATRONAGE OF FISHERS

Reverend Alexy, the man of God (411; March 30). Alexy, secretly from his parents, sailed on a ship to Mesopotamia, and there, in the city of Edessa, he began to live on the porch at the church of the Most Holy Theotokos. After the revelation of the Mother of God to the sexton, Who commanded: “Bring into My Church a man of God worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven,” the holy righteous man, avoiding glory, boarded a ship and headed for Rome. Unrecognized, he humbly asked his father to settle in his house. On the day of his death, a wonderful voice was heard in the Cathedral Church: "Find a man of God who is departing into eternal life." Reverend Alexy, a man of God, is prayed for the patronage of fishermen.

ON THE SEA FROM A STORM AND FLUSHING, ON THE WATER FLOATING

Saint and Wonderworker Nicholas Pleaser, Archbishop of the World of Lycia (c. 345; May 22; December 19). In the image of St. Nicholas, his special connection with the water element is noted. Repeatedly during his life and after his death, he showed his help to those in need at sea. The entire Christian world reveres Nicholas the Pleasant as the main patron of travelers, especially those floating on the waters. In the akathist we read to him: "many times ... you help those who are floating on the sea." Belief in the help of Nicholas the Wonderworker on the water has already become universal.

righteous Procopius, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Ustyug miracle worker (1303; July 21). The Monk Procopius often sat on the banks of the river, praying for those who were sailing.

Reverend Filaret Gracious (792; December 14). Saint Philaret was merciful, he generously provided for widows and orphans, he did not refuse a single needy, which is why he received the title of the Merciful. For such a virtue, the Lord rewarded him with the gift of miracles. They pray to him for deliverance from drowning at sea and the protection of widows, orphans, and the poor.

Reverend Zosima(1478; August 21; April 30) and Savvatiy(1435; October 10; August 21) Solovetsky. Righteous Zosima and Savvaty themselves sailed along the White Sea to the Solovetsky Islands.

ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF FISHERS AND HUNTERS

Saint Vasily Great, Archbishop of Caesarea of ​​Cappadocia (379; January 14). Before his priestly service, Saint Basil himself worked so hard, hewing stones, that calluses remained on his hands for a long time. In his liturgy, the saint prays for those who labor "both in the mountains and in ores... and in the abyss of the earth, and in bitter labors."

IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS

FROM FIRE, TO STOP A FIRE, AND FROM LIGHTNING

Saint Nikita, the recluse of the Caves, Bishop of Novgorod (1108; February 13; May 13, May 27). With one prayer, Nikita put out the fire in Novgorod. They pray to Saint Nikita from the danger of being killed, in lack of rain or drought, from fire and from being struck by lightning.

Venerable Spyridon, prosphoron of the Caves(XII, November 13).
During a fire in the monastery kitchen, Spiridon took water into his thin mantle, the water did not spill out of the mantle, and it was enough to extinguish the fire.

(1552; August 15). Basil the Blessed was buried in Moscow in St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square.
This saint had the gift of foreseeing the future. In 1547, he predicted a great fire in Moscow, extinguished the Fire in Novgorod with a prayer.

IN TRADE

martyr John New from Ioannina (1526; May 1). John traded in Constantinople next to the Turkish shopkeepers and succeeded in his trade more than anyone. For this and for his Christian faith and holiness of life he was martyred by the infidels. He is prayed for successful trading.

ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF BLACKsmiths and craftsmen