The distinctive ability of man from animals is that he is able to strive for the ideal, to reflect God's perfection in nature. Prayer helps people along this very path.
A request is made to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help or guidance.
You can establish spiritual contact with the saint through one of the most famous prayers, Save and Preserve.
The meaning of prayer appeal
It arose in very distant times. The significance of this prayer service in Russian Orthodoxy is so enormous and great for every believer that it is simply impossible to overestimate it. The incredible power and strength of turning to God for help simply cannot go unheard.
“Save and preserve” is one of the most frequent appeals to God
Seriously ill people turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help in search of physical and spiritual healing. When a person feels that he himself is unable to resist temptation, temptations and bad thoughts, he asks for intercession using the words “Save and preserve.”
The Mother of God is a symbol of hope and rebirth, so it is natural that believers turn to her. The words of the prayer contain an important, sacred meaning: “Save and preserve” are not simple words, they accompany a person throughout his entire adult life, giving faith and hope for Higher help.
These words are directly prayers; they are addressed specifically to the Lord. Believers often engrave them on rings and other church jewelry, constantly carrying them with them. In addition to asking for help, this prayer also contains gratitude to the Almighty. A true Christian with deep faith in his soul, pronouncing this prayer, puts his own, personal meaning into it.
Engraving on rings
Engraving on the cross
Engraving on the bracelet
Meaning and Meaning
People most often put a physical meaning into the words “save, preserve” - that is, they ask the Lord to protect the life and health of themselves or their relatives. This really helps.
But prayer also has a deep spiritual meaning. To save means to show the righteous path. So that a person does not stumble, does not succumb to temptations, passions, anger, and unrighteous acts. The salvation of the soul comes first.
The meaning of this text is great. The very concept of “save” has a hidden meaning, since Jesus Christ is called the Savior, the Savior.
The one who prays opens his heart completely to the Lord. Faith, trust, humility, repentance - these are those aspects of our life that help us endure sorrows in difficult times and find spiritual peace. Simple words set you up for a wave of unconditional love, harmony, gratitude, and repentance.
How to read correctly
Whenever a person is perplexed about what words to pray and what and whom to ask for, one just needs to remember: we always ask the Lord. And what to ask for and what to say - He will teach you. “Lord, give me some sense! Lord have mercy".
Since this prayer is your appeal to the Lord, it is quite possible to supplement it with your own words. They should be sincere, coming from the heart, and expressing things that really matter to you. But it is better not to limit yourself to prayer spoken only in your own words. There is a church text of the prayer “Save and Preserve.” Teachers of spiritual life, of course, advise combining personal prayers with church prayers, read from the prayer book. After all, behind them stands the enormous spiritual experience of many holy fathers who have gone through a long, difficult path.
The place and time for turning to God with the prayer “Save and preserve” does not matter. There is no place or time in the universe where the Lord will not hear you. But in the morning prayer there is an opportunity to thank the Almighty for his intercession during night sleep and ask for daytime protection.
During the prayer service, all thoughts should be focused only on communication with God. To avoid any distractions, you need to choose a quiet, secluded place.
How to use?
Anyone who attaches religious significance to a ring needs to know how to wear it correctly. There are several important rules here:
- The product must be blessed.
- It is important to believe in its properties and in the Lord.
- You should not mix different metals so as not to harm your energy.
- The ring is worn daily without removing.
- The owner must be baptized.
- You cannot use jewelry taken from another person’s hand.
- You should handle the ring with care and follow Christian commandments.
The loss of a talisman portends misfortune. This indicates a breakdown in man’s connection with God.
Using the prayer “Save and Preserve”
Due to the fact that this prayer has incredible power and energy, Christians very often turn to it, especially:
- in the case when anxiety about loved ones has firmly settled in the head and heart and has completely taken possession of the person, it is necessary to say the cherished prayer;
- it also helps to gain the correct vision of the world, find the true path and not stray from it;
- people suffering from various ailments turn to the Lord with the help of this prayer in the hope of finding relief and deliverance from physical and spiritual torment;
- Orthodox Christians also ask for protection from dark forces - to deliver them from the evil one, cast out a demon, remove damage.
You can turn to God both in church and at home
How to wear it?
There are no regulations in this regard. The ring is worn by women and men, on the right or left hand, combined with or without other rings.
Archpriest Andrei (Epifanov) points out that the ring can be worn on any finger, but usually it is worn on the middle and ring finger, combined with an engagement or wedding ring.
Priest Sergius (Osipov) points out that it makes no difference which finger you put the ring on. His opinion is shared by Deacon Ivan Kokin.
Quite often, the ring is worn by those who would like to connect their lives with a monastery in the future - it catches the eye more often than a cross, makes you remember God and pray more often.
Text of the prayer “Save and Preserve”
“Merciful Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ and the Power of the Holy Spirit, save, preserve and have mercy on me, the servant of God (name). Take away the damage, the evil eye and bodily pain from me forever. Merciful Lord, cast out the demon from me, the servant of God. Merciful Lord, heal me, servant of God (name). Amen".
The most important thing is that your appeal to God does not turn over time into some familiar verbal forms, spoken out of inertia. A prayer said from a pure heart, with sincerity and faith, will always be heard.
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Reading rules
The Church calls for leaving behind pride and not showing complacency because a person is reading a prayer. Don't compare yourself to those who don't, don't cultivate a sense of superiority. For such behavior distances one from God. Diligence will be in vain.
The reading rules are simple:
- It is best to say a prayer in the temple, in front of the icon of the Savior (Jesus Christ).
- If this cannot be done, then you should pray at home. The place for prayer must be prepared in advance. It should be clean, quiet, calm, light. It is advisable to light a church candle. If there is an icon of the Savior, stand in front of it.
- You can ask for help anywhere - on board an airplane, in a train carriage, in a forest clearing. Requests will be heard, help will definitely come.
- You need to pray slowly, with an open heart, with all your soul, putting all your faith into the words. All doubts must be left behind. As they say: “It is given to us according to our faith.” God hears us through our sincere feelings.
- When praying, you cannot offer a deal to the Higher Powers. For example, “If my request comes true, then I will do this, I will live this way.”
- You can whisper the words “save, save” over a glass of water, and then drink or give the children a blessed drink.
- To always count on help, you need to turn to Jesus every day, and not just in moments of danger. It's good to do this in the morning or before bed. Ask for yourself, your friends, for all the people on Earth: those who are in hospital beds, starving, or at the mercy of the elements. The more we give, the more we receive!
Signs associated with the amulet
Each of us knows that wearing things can be accompanied by certain situations. They can have both positive and negative meanings. So the “Save and Preserve” ring has its own signs. It is worth considering some of the most common ones so that a person can prepare for the upcoming event in time.
There is a point of view that giving religious jewelry is prohibited. It is believed that a gift of this kind for the New Year or birthday can bring tears or disappointment. If there is no close relationship between you, then it can give off negative energy. It can be presented to your other half only after 10 years have passed after meeting.
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The most common superstitions are:
Broken ring. Such an incident may indicate that this is happening under the influence of negative energy. Thus, it takes on all the negativity and protects its owner. Blackening indicates that there are health problems. The presence of blackness on silver should not cause alarm as it is considered a normal oxidation process. Many people attribute the loss to the fact that it was retribution for some influence of dark forces on the owner. Thus it sacrificed itself. But such a point of view is not supported by the church; the appearance of a crack indicates that there was an attempt to carry out the evil eye, but it failed. Take a close look at your surroundings.
Remember that you should wear such an acquisition with faith in the Lord. It is in this case that it will fulfill all its functions.
The Lord is always with you!
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Is it necessary to consecrate the ring in the temple?
In order for the ring to be protection for its owner, a rite of consecration must be performed over it.
If the ring was purchased at a jewelry store, then it must be consecrated according to Orthodox canons, otherwise it will only be a decoration.
Many people recommend consecrating the ring at home, but it is worth saying that illumination is a sacrament that can only be performed by a priest, so illuminating the ring at home will not bring any results, i.e. it will just be a beautiful trinket.
