How does it help the Orthodox?
Barachiel is traditionally asked for blessings, family happiness and harmonious relationships with loved ones. The Archangel acts as a good mentor when a person has doubts.
Servants advise contacting the messenger in one of the following cases:
- to protect the family from strangers;
- to bless a marriage;
- in case of infertility, so that the Lord will give offspring.
Image on icons
A small number of images of Barachiel have reached us. On them he appears in the guise of a young man of attractive appearance. In his hands he holds the obligatory attribute - flowers. The angel gives them as a reward to good people who please the Lord with regular prayers and good deeds.
Interesting! The angel is one of the characters in the image of the Virgin Mary “The Burning Bush”. And here, unlike many other icons, he is holding not flowers, but a bunch of grapes.
Flowers are also symbolically associated with joy and harmony in the soul. As a rule, we are talking about roses. The latter mean the bliss of worthy souls in Paradise, a well-deserved reward from the Almighty, received on the condition of renouncing a sinful life.
You can see the bronze sculpture of Barachiel in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior (Moscow). You will also find it in the photo below.
Texts of prayers
Among the prayers, there are several texts that have special power. The Archangel is able to protect the family from outside interference and prevent troubles.
Very strong protection
Oh, great archangel of God, Archangel Barachiel!
Standing before the Throne of God and from there bringing the blessing of God into the homes of God’s faithful servants, ask the Lord God for mercy and blessing on our homes, may the Lord God bless us from Zion and from His Holy Mountain and increase the abundance of the fruits of the earth and give us health and salvation and good haste in everything, victory and victory against our enemies and will preserve us for many years, so that with one accord we glorify God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
About protection and harmony in the family
Oh, great archangel of God, Archangel Barachiel! Standing before the Throne of God and from there bringing the blessing of God into the homes of God’s faithful servants, ask the Lord God for mercy and blessing on our homes, may the Lord God bless us from Zion and from His Holy Mountain and increase the abundance of the fruits of the earth and give us health and salvation and good haste in everything, victory and victory against our enemies and will preserve us for many years, so that with one accord we glorify God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
On Sunday
Oh, great archangel of God, Archangel Barachiel! Holy Archangel of God Barachiel, who brings blessings from the Lord to us, bless me to make a good start, correcting my careless life, so that I may please the Lord my Savior in everything forever and ever. Amen. Oh, holy Heavenly Beginnings, pray to our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us the opportunity to make a good beginning! Amen.
For infertility
Holy Archangel of God Barachiel, who brings blessings from the Lord to us, bless me to make a good start, correcting my careless life, so that I may please the Lord my Savior in everything forever and ever. Amen.
Barachiel - who is he?
Information about this divine helper was preserved in the work “Revelation”, owned by Amadeus of Portugal, a Catholic monk. It was written in the 15th century. In the Bible itself (in particular, in the Gospels) there is no mention of Barachiel.
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We also find little information about him in the apocrypha “Book of Enoch”. It is known that in Catholic Christianity since the 15th century there has been a cult of the angel in question. And from there he reached Orthodoxy at the end of the 17th century through the efforts of Demetrius of Rostov. An angelic character appears in the Lives of the Saints.
The main task of Archangel Barachiel is to bring people the blessings of God, affecting various areas of life. There is probably no need to explain that we are talking exclusively about good deeds that do not cause any harm to other people. Another function of the angel is to delight the righteous with well-deserved rewards.
Barachiel, along with two other angelic messengers, visited Abraham under the oak of Mamre. It was from them that the old man learned that he would soon become the father of the boy Isaac. The archangel also tells that believers who live in accordance with the laws of God will be saved, receiving eternal life.
The Messenger extends his protection to all decent and good people. He especially likes those who are more worried about the concerns of others, who do not pursue their own benefit, do not strive for self-interest or profit.
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It will be useful to appeal to Barachiel to all those who are confused on the road of life, who do not know where to turn or what to do correctly. The angel will guide you to make the right decision, eliminating painful doubts and anxieties.
Interesting! Four ships of the Russian Baltic Fleet were named after the angelic messenger in the 18th and 19th centuries (from 1715 to 1800).
The image of this angel is popular not only in religion, but also in esotericism. Mystics associate it with the planet Jupiter and with blue, violet, purple and lilac hues. It is believed that the effect of prayer will be enhanced if you stock up on amethyst, quartz and aquamarine.
What to ask for
The Holy Scripture says: “Ask, and it will be given to you.” And so we ask and ask the holy martyrs for blessings, but we receive nothing.
What is the reason? It is worth noting here that not every act will be given God’s blessing: you should not wait for the conception of a child who they want to use as an attribute to keep a husband in the family, or when a person engaged in creativity uses his talent not for the benefit of people, but for his own enrichment.
What to ask for? The Archangel will be able to help in situations such as:
- Preserve family well-being
- Help in any good endeavors (deeds)
- Acquire a healthy habit (for example, going to bed early, finally playing sports, eating right, etc.).
Archangel Barachiel will turn his attention to any good undertaking, you just have to send him a request for help. With it you will be under very strong and reliable protection.
Texts for every day of the week
What sacred texts should be read when addressing this saint?
Before starting any business, you can turn to the holy angel with the following words of prayer:
If the matter is of high importance, you should turn to the saints every day for a week, on the same day with whom Barachiel is honored and commemorated. And finally, on Sunday, pray to Archangel Barachiel himself. Through him, the Heavenly Father will send blessings on your good deeds.
Texts in Russian. If you want to download the prayer service to your computer or print it, read the instructions.
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From esotericism
It is believed that our archangel corresponds to the color indigo. Additional colors include amethyst and lavender. Its month is February, its season is winter. The day when the archangel takes a particularly close look at people is Saturday. Esotericists say that his stones are aquamarine, quartz, amethyst. If you want to light candles for him, buy purple ones. Barachiel is characterized by sincere kindness, self-sacrifice, and a desire to help. His name is associated with the major arcana of the Tarot “Wheel of Fortune”.
Any business will be successful if you enlist the support of this archangel. And this will happen if those thoughts and feelings that are characteristic of him predominate in your soul. Although, they say, kindness is not critical. For our archangel, it is important how a person treats others, whether he tries to live for them. And sins are forgiven to those who strive to correct mistakes. Try to ask for the blessing of the archangel yourself.
Purpose and facts
Few people know about Saint Barachiel; the Holy Scriptures do not mention him. This is an archangel - a messenger of God's blessings. It is through him that grace is sent to all a person’s deeds and endeavors. It is important that the person praying radiates kindness, asks for blessings only for a good deed, and then the saint will hear the request. By turning to the messenger of God, you are under very strong protection.
There are very few icons with his image. Usually he appears before us with flowers in his hands or on items of clothing. Traditionally, these are roses. Flowers are a gift from God, a reward for people’s prayers, work, and self-sacrifice. Roses symbolize pleasure in Heaven, which is bestowed for decent and good deeds on earth.
This saint is associated with colors such as amethyst, lavender, and indigo. The saint is often depicted wearing these colors. And the season is winter. It is not for nothing that the day of remembrance of the angel Barachiel is November 21, on the eve of the onset of calendar winter. On the same date, the Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selathiel, Jehudiel and Jeremiel are honored.
How does Archangel Barachiel help and what requests should you make of him?
Icon of Archangel Barachiel
Therefore, Archangel Barachiel - what does he help with, what and how to contact him? This is the archangel who brings blessings from God to man
You can ask him for help before starting absolutely any business - no matter what you mean, starting to work on your own business or specializing for an exam. Divine blessing will help you both start and complete your business with a successful outcome
All God's blessings have one condition - do not forget about the spiritual when you ask for earthly things. If you need something material, you need a sincere desire to share what you receive with the poor, donate part of the profits to a temple, or help orphans or the disabled. When such a desire is absent, appeals to the Archangel Barachiel do not make sense - the Christian egregor helps only on certain conditions, and this is charity and help to the church.
This policeman is the patron of all people who help the church financially and also do charity work
It doesn't matter who you help - the church, homeless animals or orphans. Barachiel listens to your prayers especially attentively
He is forever ready to bring them to God if your faith is strong.
Even if every resident of our country is illiterate, there are opportunities for charity. And what is important here is not the size of the donation, but the sincere desire to help others. You can play someone's hand, and not with money. If you feed homeless animals, give alms to the poor, participate in Christian volunteer programs, roughly speaking, to restore churches, Archangel Barachiel patronizes you no less than any of the Russian philanthropists.
Barachiel not only blesses, but also rewards believers according to God’s command. He is in charge of everything so that you should receive for your prayers, a daily publication and actions that are correct from the point of view of Christian morality. If you think, what's the matter? did not receive what you deserved, turn to the archangel in prayer, attract him to guide (eyes). You will probably receive either what you deserve, or a sign that will tell you why this is impossible.
Archangel Barachiel is also the patron saint of families that cannot be called pious. If your family is like this, but some kind of grief has happened, you can turn to this archangel with prayer in order to change the situation for the better. He can help you conceive a child (otherwise you sincerely want to continue your family line, improve relationships with your husband’s and wife’s relatives, and also have the opportunity to adequately support your family.
Who are the Archangels
Before talking about the purpose of the Archangel Barachiel, we should determine who the Archangels are in essence. Angels were created by God at the beginning of the creation of the world. Since then they have been operating, carrying out the orders of the Almighty, protecting pious Christians.
Icon "Cathedral of the Seven Archangels"
The Holy Scriptures tell about their power and purity. Most of them do not have names, since there are countless angels. There are only seven leaders of the Heavenly Host. Each of them has twelve angels under his command.
Important! Archangels in Orthodoxy are called the leaders of the Heavenly Angelic Army. They themselves appear in the form of incorporeal spiritual beings, fulfilling the will of the Lord and helping believers.
The prefix “Archi-” means “important”, “chief”. According to legend, the Archangels surround the throne of the Lord, and therefore they are closer to Him than others. The Lord sends his Archangels to Earth to solve the most important problems.
