Many married couples easily conceive a child and at the same time do not even imagine the joy they have. In fact, conception itself is a miracle, and no matter how far the research of scientists penetrates, this process is difficult to imagine and fully imagine. For others, conception is a miracle for another reason - it is difficult to have a child. When the diagnoses are disappointing or there is no progress in this matter, all that remains is to look for which icon to pray in order to become pregnant and to submit oneself completely to the Almighty, by whose grace, by and large, any business in this world occurs.
How to choose an icon
There are many such icons in Orthodoxy and there is good news for women who want to use this method. There is plenty of evidence of how the icon for conception and birth of a child actually brought results.
In fact, any sincere prayer and appeal to the Almighty can help.
Therefore, the icon of Christ or the Mother of God located on the home altar can be used to get pregnant, and other holy images can also be used. After all, as the scripture says: “Faith the size of a mustard seed is enough.”
However, it is also advisable to choose which icon to ask for a child in order to get a more accurate result. If we figuratively imagine a holy image as a kind of window into the spiritual world, then, as is not difficult to understand, each window can have its own characteristics and behind some windows meadows are visible, behind others fields and rivers. Of course, all icons in Orthodoxy ultimately point to the Lord, but there are some peculiarities.
For example, the icon of the Mother of God helps to get pregnant, since to a certain extent it is the embodiment of the ideal of motherhood. Believers can strive to be somewhat like the Most Pure Virgin, asking her for help in the matter in which she is the ideal. Other options are selected using a similar principle, which we will consider further.
Who else can I pray to for a successful pregnancy?
We should not forget about the countless number of saints that exist in Orthodoxy. Among them there are also those who became famous for helping infertile couples. Even when doctors admit their own powerlessness, faith continues to work miracles. They still happen today.
From a large list of saints of God, you can also choose those you like best.
- Venerable Sergius of Radonezh.
- The righteous parents of the Mother of God are St. Joachim and Anna.
- John the Baptist's parents are St. Elizabeth and Zachary.
- The holy righteous women are Elder Matrona and Blessed Ksenia.
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Every day you should pray to your Guardian Angel. Who, if not he, can protect you from temptations and guide you on the right path? God the Father also hears every word of the believer. Only sometimes does he test a person's resolve, so it seems that requests go unanswered. You should never give up!
Continue to pray and attend temple—it is advisable that both spouses do this together, thereby showing their unanimous desire to have children. The Lord will definitely fulfill the desires of such people.
Icons of the Virgin Mary
The following images of the Virgin Mary are considered the most “effective” of the miraculous icons that help to get pregnant and give birth:
- "Assistance in childbirth";
- "Mammal"
- Feodorovskaya icon of the Mother of God;
- "Baby Leap";
- Georgian icon.
In addition, any miraculous icons of the Mother of God can be used, which are best prayed in the temple, turning to the original image, but it is quite possible to use lists or reproductions.
You should also consider which icon helps you get pregnant and carry a child, because a normal pregnancy also requires attention:
- “Quick to Hear” pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child;
- “Healer” for the birth of healthy children and the health of the mother in labor;
- “Serafimo-Diveevskaya” in order to get rid of any “female” ailments and endure and give birth without difficulties;
- “Unexpected Joy” when there is very little hope and you need the help of the Almighty and a miracle;
- “Quench my sorrows” icon that helps you get pregnant.
Each one must be approached with sincere faith and trust in the intercession of the Mother of God.
Spiritual preparation for pregnancy
The presence of a large number of children (at least one) among many peoples was considered a blessing from God. And when spouses fail to have heirs, unpleasant rumors may spread about them. But one should not despair and give them importance. There are many examples in the Bible where the most godly people were deprived of this joy - only up to a certain point.
According to Orthodox tradition, in order to conceive and give birth, a woman must take care of her inner world. Purification of the soul occurs in several stages:
- need to attend services;
- pray daily at home;
- go to confession and receive communion.
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Without this, all requests to the Almighty may remain unanswered. After all, the Lord answers only to those who seriously decided to make their lives better. If you have health problems, you should definitely visit a specialist and follow all instructions. Going to church does not negate the need for treatment.
Which icons of saints should I pray to in order to become pregnant and give birth?
Now let’s look at the holy ascetics who helped people throughout their earthly journey and continue to help those praying to this day:
- Matrona of Moscow. This icon is often used for the birth of a child, because Saint Matronushka performed many miracles and still helps women especially.
- Ksenia Petersburgskaya. Many pray to this saint for the gift of children; many believers have this icon. Residents of St. Petersburg can even go to the church on Vasilyevskaya Side, which, according to legend, Blessed Ksenia herself helped to build.
- Righteous Anna and Joachim. They are the parents of the Mother of God and for a long time they themselves could not conceive. Even Vasily the Third, in order to obtain an heir, built a temple in Moscow dedicated to these righteous people.
- Luka Krymsky. Famous saint of modern times. It helps mainly by healing, so people turn to it when they need to gain confidence in the health of the baby and an easy birth.
- Seraphim of Sarov. The saint is known for many miracles, you should pray to his icon or relics.
In order for the icon to help against infertility, it is also advisable to get married before prayers.
It is best to offer these prayers in a quiet temple or at home with a candle
If you get a positive result, you should definitely thank the patron saints.
Where can I pray for conceiving a child?
Almost all temples and churches where you can pray for conception are located in the capital of Russia. Sometimes, along with the icon, you can find the relics of saints.
You can find the image of the Matrona of Moscow in the Intercession Convent, located at the Abelmanovskaya outpost. It is located in the Tagansky district of Moscow.
The icon of the Matrona of Moscow can be found at the Danilovsky cemetery. After the burial of the Saint, it is a place of unofficial pilgrimage for Orthodox believers.
The image is located in the Church of St. George of Neocaesarea. Located in the very center of Moscow, at the Tretyakovskaya metro station.
In the Church of St. Martin the Confessor there is an icon and a particle of the relics of St. Matrona. Here you can also find Matrona's clothes.
You can ask the icon for birth in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ at the former Semenovskoye cemetery and the Church of St. Euphrosyne of Moscow.
You can ask for a child from the icon of Xenia of Petersburg in the chapel named after her in St. Petersburg.
It is also available in the monastery of St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in the Oryol region. In Moscow, the icon can be found in the chapel at the Kuzminskoye cemetery.
Images of the Archangel Gabriel can be seen at the Life-Giving Trinity in the village of Ryazantsy, Moscow region. You can find the icon at Chistye Prudy in Moscow. It is required in the iconostasis, so you can contact any temple or church nearby.
Icons of the Holy Fathers Joachim and Anna can be found in the Conception Church in the city of Chekhov in the Moscow region. Or in the Babushkin district in Moscow.
Images of Seraphim of Sorov are located in the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Convent near Nizhny Novgorod, the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Saratov, the Danilovsky Monastery, the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, the Church of Seraphim of Sorov on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, the Church of Elijah in Obydensky Lane.
Prayers to icons
Prayer to preserve pregnancy to the Mother of God
“Oh, Virgin Mother of God, Most Holy Mother of our Most High Lord, our hasty intercessor, I turn to You and come running with sincere faith. Look from the heights of heavenly majesty at me, God’s sinful servant (name), I fall before the holy icon, hear my humble prayer. I ask, pray to Your Son to illuminate my dark soul with the light of Divine grace and may he cleanse my mind from black thoughts, may he calm my suffering heart and heal its deep wounds. May he enlighten me, his servant (name), to all sorts of good deeds and strengthen common sense, may he forgive all the evil I have done and deliver me from eternal torment and not deprive me of His Heavenly Kingdom. Oh, Most Pure Mother of God, You commanded those who command everyone to come to You with pure faith, do not let me perish in the deep abyss of my grave sins. I trust in You and hope for salvation, and I entrust myself to Your protection forever. I thank and glorify our God for sending me immeasurable marital happiness. I pray, Most Holy Virgin, only through Your prayers will the Lord God send me and my husband the long-awaited child, may God grant me the fruit of my womb. May it be established by the will of God and for His glory. Exchange the sorrow of our souls for parental joy. Amen".
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow about pregnancy
“Oh, blessed Matrona, accustomed all her life to receive and listen to the suffering and needy, hear and accept me, unworthy, praying to You. May your mercy towards me, unworthy and sinful, not become scarce even now. I pray that you heal the illness of God’s servant (name) and God’s servant (spouse’s name), deliver us from the torment and temptations of the devil, help us carry the Cross of life. Beg the Almighty Lord to have mercy on us, to forgive all sins, anger, hatred, insults and dirty thoughts, beg Him to give us a new life, a healthy and kind girl. We trust and hope in You and our God to have strong and unfeigned love for all our neighbors. Amen"
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