Saints are our warm intercessors and intercessors before God.
Why are they helping us? Because they themselves lived on this earth, but living here, they became so close to God that their souls were always with Him in Heaven. God is all-encompassing Love, and so His saints help us, because they love us and worry about us. Why do we pray to different saints in different circumstances? Each saint glorified God in his own way, each had his own talents, his own occupation, his own type of holiness. Therefore, grace is given to each saint differently. When choosing which saint to pray to, we always proceed from the experience of the Church - people who have had some experience of prayer and seen its result - they have received what they asked from God. Often the help of a saint under various circumstances can already be traced in his life. For example, everyone knows that St. Nicholas the Wonderworker helped sailors more than once - this is known from his posthumous miracles, and now, of course, every believer, before setting off on a journey, especially by sea, turns to the saint with prayer. If you want to recover from an illness, especially before operations, it is appropriate to pray to the great Russian saint, who was also a brilliant surgeon - St. Luke of Crimea. You should always remember in your prayers the saints who became famous in the area where you live - they always care about their native land and those who live on it. Some saints, such as St. Joseph of Volotsk, are glorified as assistants to certain professions with the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. This list presents saints whose help believers receive in various everyday circumstances. We hope it will help you find the patron saint you need. And remember that nothing is impossible for God! "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you; For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” (Matt.7.7-8)
Saints, patrons of family life
HELPERS IN RESOLVING MARITAL INFERTILITY
St. Nicholas of Myra, wonderworker
Holy Venerable David of Gareji
Holy Righteous Joachim and Anna, parents of the Most Holy Theotokos
Holy Righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of John the Baptist
Holy Reverend Alexander of Svirsky
HELPERS IN DIFFICULT CHILDREN:
Holy Righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of John the Baptist
Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
HELPERS IN PROSPER MARRIAGE AND MARRIAGE:
Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra
Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
PATRONS OF MARRIAGE
Holy Righteous Joachim and Anna, parents of the Most Holy Theotokos
Holy Righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of John the Baptist
Saints Reverends Cyril and Maria, parents of Sergius of Radonezh
Holy Princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom
Holy martyrs and confessors Gury, Samon and Aviv
Saints, helpers in mental illness
TEACHERS OF REPENTANCE
Holy Venerable Mary of Egypt
HELPERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PRIDE
Saint Venerable Sergius of Radonezh
Saint Reverend Alexy, man of God
HELPERS IN SADNESS AND DESPAIR
Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk, Bishop of Voronezh
Saint John Chrysostom
Holy Venerable Seraphim of Sarov
GUARDIAN OF PURITY AND CHASTITY
Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
HELPERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CARNAL PASSION
Holy Venerable Mary of Egypt
Holy Martyr Bonifatius
ASSISTANT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE PASSION OF DRUNKENNESS
Holy Martyr Boniftius
REMOVERS OF UNCLEAN SPIRITS, HELPERS IN TEMPTATIONS
Holy Archangel Michael
Saint Reverend Anthony the Great
Which saint should I pray for?
In difficult situations, Orthodox Christians turn to their patron saints in prayer. Knowing what to pray to the saints for will help you be heard and get what you want.
Prayer helps to establish a connection with Higher powers and receive the protection of saints. There are many prayer rules for all occasions, strengthening and encouraging believers, consoling in sadness and even capable of changing life and destiny.
Which saints should I pray for family happiness?
Love and family happiness are the basis of a joyful life. Orthodox Christians who want to live their lives in love and harmony pray to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for family happiness. Newlyweds are also blessed in this way.
In addition to the Mother of God, they pray to Peter and Fevronia of Murom for mutual love and a strong family. Their life became a model of family happiness for all Orthodox Christians; The Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, celebrated annually, is named in honor of the saints.
the image of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” in order to meet a loved one, family life with whom will be pleasing to the Lord. They also ask this icon for help in resolving any family problems.
the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God for the birth of children and the right choice of a spouse. This image is often a “wedding” icon in a young Christian family.
The Ostrabram image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered the best protection against love spells and interference of strangers in a young family.
to the great martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia to preserve the family and prevent divorce It is believed that saints patronize Orthodox families and help spouses remain faithful to each other, respect, appreciate and love their loved ones, and live in peace and harmony.
Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg for a successful marriage and a happy family life. Ksenia patronizes girls in love who want to create a strong Orthodox family.
Who is customary to pray for financial well-being?
Each of us wants to live comfortably and have the opportunity to do good deeds. Knowing which patron saints they pray to for material benefits, you can improve your financial situation and achieve material well-being.
to the Iveron image of the Mother of God in order to live in abundance. It is believed that this particular icon patronizes people who want to end poverty.
The Icon of the Mother of God “The One Hope of the Desperate” helps save your home and property from thieves, dishonest people and accidents.
“The Spreader of the Loaves” is also an icon of the Virgin Mary. Prayer before it can protect the farm from destruction, attract financial profit and save it from bankruptcy.
The Great Martyr Vadim is asked for deliverance from betrayal, envy and self-interest. The saint should be prayed to before starting his own business or investing his money.
The Holy Great Martyr Valentine also helps to live in abundance and not need anything. On the icon the saint is depicted with ears of wheat in her hands, which is a symbol of fertility and wealth.
They ask Saint Basil for success in business. Prayer to this patron will bring good luck in financial transactions and any monetary expenses.
to Saint Daniel of Moscow to find their home: the icon of the saint must be kept with you until you receive your home, and then the story in the “red corner” of the new home.
Saint Matrona of Moscow is asked to solve housing and everyday problems, material success, preserve savings and gain wealth. The life of Blessed Matrona is widely known and still attracts thousands of people to her grave, receiving help after praying to the patron saint.
Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is the heavenly patroness of merchants and needlewomen. They pray to her for the successful sale of their craft and manual labor.
Which saints do they pray to for healing illnesses and promoting health?
In prayer to the patron saints, one seeks help and consolation in illnesses and troubles: there are many known cases when sincere prayer literally created a miracle in a hopeless situation and brought seriously ill people back to life.
The image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Leaping of the Baby” is revered by young mothers: they pray to this icon if a child is seriously ill, as well as during a difficult pregnancy and before childbirth.
“Tenderness” is another icon of the Mother of God, granting healing from the most serious illnesses. There is a legend that the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov himself, while healing the sick, prayed in front of this image, which was in his cell.
The image of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” can bring peace and a successful outcome to a complex operation or difficult treatment.
The Icon of the Virgin Mary “Inexhaustible Chalice” is prayed to if someone in the family suffers from alcohol or drug addiction.
The most powerful image of the Virgin Mary is considered to be the “Healer”. This icon is prayed to for the relief of any illness and the successful cure of all ailments. According to legend, this image healed more than half a million seriously ill people who were on the verge of death.
to Saint Alexis for blindness, inflammation of internal organs and severe infections and epidemics. It is also believed that prayer to this patron saint can help with mental illness, drug addiction or alcoholism.
Saint Anne .
Saints Boris and Gleb are asked to heal heart diseases, bones and the nervous system.
to the Great Martyr Valentine for the healing of the hopelessly ill, paralyzed, and for the alleviation of the suffering of the dying.
Saint Panteleimon is considered the patron saint of the sick and suffering, a healer and a miracle worker. People turn to him asking for healing of any ailment, relief of pain and suffering.
Prayers to patron saints can not only bring love, wealth and healing from illnesses, but even help you find the right path to happiness and a true calling.
Saints, helpers in everyday needs
HELPERS IN VARIOUS LIFE NEEDS
Saint Blaise of Sebaste
Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
Saint Nicholas of Myra, wonderworker
Holy Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow
ASSISTANTS IN THE SEARCH OF LOST OR STOLE ITEMS
Holy Martyr Tryphon
Holy Martyr John the Warrior
PROTECTORS AGAINST THE INFLUENCE OF WITCHES AND EXTRASENSE
Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justinia
ASSISTANTS IN TRADE
Saint Spyridon of Trimythous
Holy Blessed Ksenia of St. Petersburg
ASSISTANTS IN SOLVING HOUSING PROBLEMS
Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow
Holy Martyr Tryphon
Holy Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg
PATRONISTS OF TRAVELERS AND SAILORS
Saint Nicholas of Myra, wonderworker
Holy Venerable Alexy, man of God
PATRONS OF AGRICULTURE AND HARVESTS
Holy Martyr Tryphon
Saint Blaise of Sebaste
Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
Saints Righteous Joachim and Anna, parents of the Most Holy Theotokos
INTERCESSES IN HUNGER AND DROUGHT
Saint Spyridon of Trimythous
Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Friday
Holy Prophet of God Elijah
DEFENDER OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS
Holy Martyr Paraskeva Friday
Holy Righteous John of Kronstadt
Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
Holy Venerable Sergius of Radonezh
Holy Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
When faced with difficulties in our life, we turn to God in prayer. Sometimes we turn to saints who were once simple people, led a pious life, prayed to God for deliverance from sorrow and healing from illnesses, and, having ascended to Heaven, received the gift of helping people in difficult life situations. The holy saints, invisibly present, greatly intensify our prayer to God, pray for us before the Lord, and for their sake He answers the prayers of believers more quickly.
Let's talk about which saints you should turn to in specific life situations.
Which saint should I pray for peace?
With a prayer for peace and for an end to wars, they turn to the Archangel Michael, who is considered the main fighter against the devil and human lawlessness, to the Holy Right-Believing Prince Daniel of Moscow, who fought for peace and unity on Russian soil, prevented wars and internecine conflicts. At the end of his life’s journey, he became a schema monk, and many suffering people were healed at his incorruptible relics.
The passion-bearers Boris and Gleb, who sacrificed themselves to prevent internecine massacres, are considered heavenly peacemakers. On the eve of decisive battles, they appeared to many Russian commanders and blessed them for victory.
Which saint should I pray for the unbaptized?
It happens that among our relatives and friends there are unbaptized people, people of other faiths or atheists. Sometimes people close and dear to us pass away unbaptized, in a different faith or unbelief. To remember them before God or to pray for the departed, you can turn to Saint Uar, the patron saint of non-Christians.
Saint Uar lived in Egypt in the 3rd-4th centuries, was a military leader and was secretly a Christian, executed for confessing his faith. The persecutors of Christianity, after torture and execution, threw his body to be torn to pieces by wild animals. The rich widow Cleopatra buried him in her family crypt with her pagan ancestors, and when the persecution stopped, she built a temple in honor of Saint Uar. Cleopatra had a vision in which Uar told her that he had prayed for her unbaptized ancestors and that all their sins were forgiven. At the tomb of Saint War, the sick began to be healed. Since then, it has been believed that Saint Uar can pray to the unbaptized.
The Monk Macarius the Great, who raised the dead and converted many pagans to the faith, and Elder Leonid (Nagolkin), who helped everyone who turned to him, both believers and non-believers, also help to pray for the sinner.
Which saint should you pray to in case of unbelief?
It happens that a person is overcome by doubts, he wants to believe, but “something doesn’t work out.” In this case, you need to turn to the Lord with a prayer: “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!”
The Apostle Thomas is considered the patron saint of low faith and non-believers. He was one of the 12 disciples of Christ. Possessing a critical mind, he sometimes experienced doubts. When Thomas learned about the Resurrection of the Savior, he said that he would not believe it until he saw Him in person. Having seen the resurrected Jesus, Thomas no longer doubted, preached Christianity throughout the world and founded Christian churches in Palestine, Mesopotamia and India. The Apostle Thomas was killed for converting the son and wife of the ruler of one of the Indian cities to Christianity. His grave became a place of pilgrimage for many centuries.
When in doubt and unbelief, you can turn to St. Paul. Once he did not believe in Jesus and participated in the persecution of Christians. After a vision in which Christ Himself addressed Paul, Paul became His worthy follower.
Which saint to pray for safety on the road (patron saints of drivers)
The patron saint for safety on the road for both Orthodox and Catholics is Saint Christopher. He lived during the time of the first Christians and before baptism bore the name Reprev (according to other sources - Offero). He was a man of enormous stature; he lived at the ford of the river and helped travelers cross to the other side. Sometimes he carried travelers on his back. One day he was carrying a little boy across the river, who suddenly became so heavy in the middle of the river that the strong man almost drowned. It turned out that he was transporting Christ Himself, who took the form of a child. The Lord baptized Reprev and gave him the name Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ.” Christopher devoted the rest of his life to preaching Christianity; his life ended as a martyr.
At first he was considered the patron saint of heavy carriers, and when transport was invented, he received a more honorable title. In some icons, Christopher is depicted with the head of a dog. Obviously, this is due to his semi-wild past and ugly appearance. For your car, it is better to purchase an icon depicting the human form of a saint.
Nicholas the Wonderworker is also considered the patron saint of car enthusiasts. It helps drivers of any transport and pedestrians on their way.
The patron saint of seafarers is:
- Saint Clement of Rome, whom the persecutors of Christianity drowned in the sea,
- Saint Barlaam of Keret, who wandered the sea for many years in a fishing boat, atonement for the sin of accidental murder,
- monk-ascetic Arseny Kornevsky, who saved people drowning on Lake Ladoga.
The Old Testament prophet Elijah and Saint Josaaf of Belorod are considered the patrons of aviation. The Prophet Elijah, according to the Bible, was taken alive to Heaven, flying away in a chariot of fire. Saint Josaph of Belgorod was chosen as the patron saint of pilots and passengers traveling by air. On the day of remembrance of St. Josaaph of Belgorod, which is celebrated on December 23 according to the new style, the Ilya Muromets bomber squadron was created in Russia in 1914; in 1915, a military school of observation pilots was opened in Kiev; elite aviation regiment. And finally, on December 23, 1999, a holiday was established in Russia - Long-Range Aviation Day of the Russian Air Force.
Which saint should you pray to for protection from evil spells?
Those who fear the evil eye and damage ask for protection from the holy martyrs Cyprian of Antioch and Justina (Ustinya). Cyprian was a strong sorcerer and sorcerer, he knew how to control natural elements and fly. One day, a rich man ordered Cyprian to bewitch the Christian woman Ustinia, who considered Jesus Christ to be her only groom, and therefore did not want to marry anyone. Cyprian took every possible means to bewitch Ustinya, but the girl’s faith in the Lord dispelled the evil spell. Cyprian, seeing that even the devil is powerless before a true Christian, burned the witchcraft books, repented and accepted Holy Baptism. Subsequently, he became a bishop, and Ustinya became the abbess of the monastery.
Saint Leo of Catania also helps against evil spells. Leo of Catania was a bishop in the Sicilian city of Catan, had the gift of healing and helped the suffering. The warlock Iliodor began to annoy him. It got to the point that the sorcerer attacked the temple, and the Bishop of Catania managed to tie him with his belt, and then entered the brightly blazing fire with him. The warlock burned, and Bishop Leo of Catania emerged from the flames unharmed. Already during his lifetime, Lev Katansky began to be considered a miracle worker.
Which saint should I pray for help when looking for a job?
When looking for work, Saints Xenia of St. Petersburg and Matrona of Moscow help. Those who are eager to find a job after many months of searching come to Moscow or St. Petersburg and turn to the saints asking for help. Returning home, they soon get a good job.
When looking for work, you can pray to Saints Tikhon of Zadonsk and Mitrofan of Voronezh. During their lifetime they were ascetics and hard workers. Also, when looking for a job, you can pray to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, who was a jack of all trades.
Which saint should I pray to get rid of pests?
The most famous assistant on agricultural issues is considered to be the martyr Tryphon. During his lifetime he was a healer and also cast out demons. One day, insects attacked the fields of his native village, the crops were in danger of destruction, and the villagers were in danger of starvation. Through the power of prayer, Tikhon drove out the pests and saved the crops. Nowadays, people also turn to Tryphon in prayer and receive help from him. In the early 90s, the plots of one of the gardening partnerships were attacked by a countless number of caterpillars; the means taken to combat them did not bring the expected result, and in the end the summer residents decided to perform a prayer service to Saint Tryphon. Not all participants in the prayer service believed in success, but at the end of the prayer service, a flock of birds flew in and cleared the gardens of pests.
They also pray to St. Spyridon of Trimythous for a good harvest. During his lifetime he was the patron of crop and livestock farming.
Which saint to pray to protect pets
The Holy Martyr Blasius of Sebaste is considered the main patron of domestic animals. He lived at the beginning of the 4th century, suffered for his Christian beliefs, and at one time hid from persecution in a cave on Mount Argeos. Sick wild animals came to his cave, Saint Blaise came out, read prayers and blessed them, the animals were healed and left. Blasius of Sevastia knew how to influence animals. One day, a poor widow’s pig was dragged away by a wolf, and she turned to Blasius for help. He prayed and soon the wolf brought the pig back alive and unharmed.
Among the pagans, Veles was considered the patron saint of wild and domestic animals. In Christianity, his place was taken by Saint Blaise. On icons he is often depicted on a white horse, surrounded by cows, sheep and horses.
With prayer for domestic animals, you can turn to Seraphim of Sarov, who fed bears from the hands, Saint Gerasim of Jordan, who was able to tame a lion and make him a vegetarian, and Anthony Abad, who nursed sick animals.
Which saint should representatives of creative professions pray to?
The main patron of writers and publishers is considered to be the Apostle John the Theologian, one of the disciples of Christ who died a natural death. You can turn with prayers to the Monk Nestor the chronicler, who wrote the most valuable spiritual and historical work “The Tale of Bygone Years” and compiled the lives of many saints.
The patron saint of journalists is the Archangel Gabriel, who told the Virgin Mary that She would give birth to the world a Savior, and at the end of Her life it was he who brought the news of the departure of the Mother of God into another world.
Poets can turn in prayer to the Old Testament King David and St. Efim the Syrian. King David was not only a warrior and politician, but also the creator of beautiful lyrical works - psalms. The Monk Efim the Syrian wrote hundreds of lyrical poems and many spiritual hymns.
The patron saint of artists is the Apostle Luke and the Monk Andrei Rublev. Apostle Luke is known not only as a spiritual preacher and doctor, but as a creator of paintings and icons. Icon painter Andrei Rublev was canonized as a saint.
Photographers consider Saint Veronica their patroness. It was she who gave Christ, going to Calvary, a handkerchief with which He wiped the sweat from his face. The face of the Savior was imprinted on the fabric, which became a great shrine. Photographer's Day is celebrated on July 12th.
Which saint should I pray to to become smarter?
The patron saint of students is Sergius of Radonezh. As a child, he bore the name Bartholomew. The boy had a bad memory and had difficulty reading and writing, but he did not give up, prayed and hoped for God’s help. Once Bartholomew met a mysterious monk, he prayed for him and the boy gained the ability to study and soon became the best student. This event was captured by the artist Mikhail Nester in the painting “Vision to the Youth Bartholomew.”
Students are patronized by Saints Cyril and Methodius, who created the Orthodox alphabet and language. Students turn with prayers to St. John Chrysostom. John Chrysostom is a brilliant preacher and author of spiritual books; it was he who compiled the order of the liturgy, according to which services are conducted in Orthodox churches.
But do not forget that you need not only to pray, but also to educate yourself, read smart and useful books. Trust in God, and don’t make a mistake yourself.
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