Akathist to the Venerable Right-Believing Grand Duke Daniil of Moscow
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Kontakion 1
Chosen miracle-worker and wonderful servant of Christ, the city of Moscow and the Russian state, a strong fence for the eradicator of strife and disorder, blessed Prince Daniel, let us sing praises to you, flowing to the race of your relics. But you, because you have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, calling:
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Ikos 1
The Creator and Lord of angels in the days of great troubles and misfortunes that swept our country from the wicked kingdom of the Hagarians, desiring to grant consolation to the suffering people, revealed you, Prince Daniel, as a red fruit from the loins of the Grand Duke Alexander; People, filled with joy at your birth, cried out to you:
Rejoice, thou root of the pious vegetate; Rejoice, heir to the virtues of your father and mother.
Rejoice, the people of the city of Vladimir rejoiced at your birth; Rejoice, foretelling the coming glory of Moscow.
Rejoice, chosen one of God; Rejoice, rule of pious faith.
Rejoice, image of spiritual meekness; Rejoice, O God, for you have known our true Father since childhood.
Rejoice, as Joseph, who sweetly endured the annoyances of your brethren; Rejoice, you have also called your brothers into your love.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 2
Seeing your neighbors, blessed one, growing day by day in your piety, and not just motherly milk, but more than nourished by the grace of God, I rejoice and, praising the Lord about this, cry out: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a God-enlightened mind, you understood, O all-valid one, according to the words of the Apostle, that the most necessary thing of all is piety, and you tried to enrich your soul with it, diligently remaining in prayer and teaching the word of God. For this sake, I will please people:
Rejoice, warmest prayer book; Rejoice, most zealous obedient to the Gospel.
Rejoice, you who have rooted high virtues in your heart; Rejoice, you walked in the commandments of the Lord all the days of your life.
Rejoice, by the way of your life you have brought peace among the brethren; Rejoice, thou who loved thy Lord above all others.
Rejoice, you who have an unceasing desire to lay down your soul for your friends; Rejoice, you who have enclosed the grace of the Lord in your heart.
Rejoice, you who enlightened your body too; Rejoice, having preserved it incorruptibly even after death.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High strengthened you, blessed one, when in the meekness and humility of your soul growing, you prepared yourself for princely service and you prayed for heavenly help, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having always in your soul the word of the Lord, spoken to the prophet: “On whom will I look, only to the meek and humble, and trembling at My words,” you, holy one, tried to adorn yourself with these virtues. For this reason, let us please you:
Rejoice, ascetic of virtues, who has ascended to the heights of virtues; Rejoice, thou who through spiritual poverty acquired the Kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice, thou who has inherited the land of promise through meekness; Rejoice, thou who seekest righteousness and truth above all else.
Rejoice, having contemplated your Lord with the purity of your heart; Rejoice, the peacemaker will deliberately appear in his life.
Rejoice, thou who humbly endured the expulsion of truth for the sake of it; Rejoice, thou who hast acquired the eternal reward of virtues.
Rejoice, treasure of spiritual and physical purity; Rejoice, receptacle of the love and meekness of Christ.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 4
The storm of the Hagarian invasion shakes the people of Russia, looking at you, most honorably, as God’s chosen one, and, taking refuge under your sovereign roof, receiving protection and consolation, together with you crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Seeing, O holy one, your brethren, when you are still a child, have intended to deprive you of your father’s inheritance and the smallest inheritance, Moscow, just to give you the will; But you, meek and kind, did not speak against anything and prayed to the Lord for those who offended you. For this sake, let us please you:
Rejoice, imitator of the meekness of Christ; Rejoice, thou most admirable to the non-covetous.
Rejoice, your least exalted inheritance; Rejoice, having surrendered everything to the will of God.
Rejoice, having sought only help from Him alone; Rejoice, you who despise perishable wealth.
Rejoice, lover of spiritual treasures; Rejoice, from youth you have grown in grace with God.
Rejoice, for at the end of your earthly life you received the same grace; Rejoice, for through your prayers we too have been granted the grace of God.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 5
More like a godly star, you have made your course brightly on earth, blessed Prince Daniel, pouring out rays of holiness and streams of mercy to everyone; For their sake and in the host of saints you remain, singing with them: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having heard those near and far, how in the small city of Moscow, at the height of the prince’s table, you shone, O most glorious Prince Daniel, flowing under the shadow of your wing, bringing you such praise:
Rejoice, merciful prince, cover everything with your love; Rejoice, beloved master, protect the needy.
Rejoice, having received the wisdom of your father, Prince Alexander; Rejoice, countries of Moscow, affirmation.
Rejoice, Russian powers, decoration; Rejoice, high praise to the Church of Christ.
Rejoice, trustworthy hope for the Russian people; Rejoice, for through you we unite into one brotherhood.
Rejoice, for through your teaching we are freed from strife; Rejoice, faithful executor of God's commandments.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 6
You appeared as a preacher of the Kingdom of God, O faithful Prince Daniel: as you reigned over your people, you took away every tear from the face of the afflicted, striving to call everyone: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
You shone like the bright sun on the throne of Moscow, blessed Prince Daniel, illuminating the whole Russian land with the greatness of your soul and virtues and challenging everyone to please you:
Rejoice, man of spiritual desires; Rejoice, acquirer of heavenly gifts.
Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of mercy; Rejoice, teacher of meekness.
Rejoice, non-slothful doer of the Gospel commandments; Rejoice, having loved free poverty for Christ's sake.
Rejoice, gracious father to orphans and widows; Rejoice, God-given helper to your people.
Rejoice, in the rank of ruler you showed childlike meekness; Rejoice, having transformed your soul into the temple of God for good.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 7
Although the All-Seer Lord glorify you, blessed one, make you a glorious ruler in humility among His people, who, looking at you and marveling at your virtues, sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
We know you, Prince Daniel, the new and wondrous organizer of the Russian land, by meekness, humility, brotherly love and heavenly wisdom, you magnified the reign of Moscow and greatly created it. For this sake, accept from us this:
Rejoice, thou who hast acquired the wisdom of Solomon; Rejoice, thou who hast accepted David's meekness and thereby conquered thy enemies.
Rejoice, thou who has gained many others; Rejoice, your capital city, adorned with the temples of God.
Rejoice, having served the greatness of Moscow; Rejoice, undefeated warrior of Christ.
Rejoice, quick refuge from troubles and sorrows for all; Rejoice, firm protection from all evils.
Rejoice, good admonition to the discouraged; Rejoice, great encouragement to all brotherly lovers.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 8
Thinking of being a wanderer and a stranger on earth, you always had the hour of your death before your eyes, and for this reason you rewarded the monastery for the glory of the namesake of the venerable Daniel, where you sent your prayers to the Lord, singing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
You have dedicated everything to the Lord from your youth, all the days of your life, O blessed prince. You worked diligently for this and, to your blessed dormition, you deeply betrayed your spirit to Him in peace. The people of your reign, gathered around your tomb, wore a chalk belt:
Rejoice, our most honored prince, who has gone to the Lord; Rejoice, you who left us your incorruptible body.
Rejoice, fragrance of your virtues fragrant us; Rejoice, illuminated by the radiance of heavenly light.
Rejoice, having astonished everyone with the abundance of your love; Rejoice, and you have provided a good rest for your enemies.
Rejoice, thou who hast created the strength of thy power; Rejoice, your everlasting teaching is your heir.
Rejoice, thy coffin, like the cornerstone laid for the city of Moscow; Rejoice, for your prayer for people does not fail even after death.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 9
Repair all the heavenly things and gather together the saints joyfully, O God-wise, having accomplished the feat of the earthly course of your goodness and settled down to the eternal life, where you will eat with them: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The lips of men will not be able to utter the most wonderful glorification of your memory, servant of God, when the place of your tomb was given over to oblivion, you yourself appeared to the pious young man, naming the master of that place for yourself, and denouncing Prince John, and saying: “For the sake of this, you consigned me to oblivion.” ? Even if I am forgotten by you, the Lord does not forget me.” But we, reverently revering Your appearance, cry out:
Rejoice, God-given patron of our city, Moscow; Rejoice, vigilant guardian of your monastery.
Rejoice, for even after your dormition you have not left us; Rejoice, for you implore God’s mercy for our sins.
Rejoice, having received the reward of your labors; Rejoice, you who have illuminated your soul with heavenly glory.
Rejoice, good teacher of your heirs; Rejoice, you who are steadfast in virtue are the more a teacher.
Rejoice, good representative of all people before God; Rejoice, lift up their prayers to His throne.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 10
Even if the Lord saves everyone, even if the Lord, a certain nobleman, thy holy grave, trampled down, struck down with an illness, yet having recognized his sin and received pardon from you, and we all, worthy of honoring you, cry out gratefully: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
The insurmountable wall and the strong city of Moscow and the entire Russian state were taken away by the Lord, who has granted you, blessed one, quick intercession to the faithful in sorrows and needs, and let us call to you:
Rejoice, you are a quick helper to those who call you for good; Rejoice, treasure of spiritual and physical purity.
Rejoice, healer of mental and physical ailments; Rejoice, affirmation of our powers.
Rejoice, decoration of the Russian Church; Rejoice, as a loving father who watches over your children.
Rejoice, for you are an invincible commander who protects the borders of our land; Rejoice, admonishing those who neglect the sacred with fear.
Rejoice, for you seek quick forgiveness for those who repent; Rejoice, for you have taught them through a good deed.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 11
Receive all-contrite singing from us, most praiseworthy, and do not despise the prayers offered to you: for we run to you in sorrow and shed tears before your grave, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The Creator has shown you all the radiant lamp of grace, for by the power given to you from above, you raised the young man at your grave from his deathbed. For this sake, let us please you:
Rejoice, merciful helper to those who mourn; Rejoice, vessel filled with the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, enriched with His gifts; Rejoice, with these gifts you enrich those who pray to you.
Rejoice, thou who hast gained great boldness towards the Holy Trinity; Rejoice, direct this boldness to help people.
Rejoice, having received the power of miracles from God; Rejoice, pray to the Lord for sinners.
Rejoice, receptacle of the love and meekness of Christ; Rejoice, quick helper to the helpless.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 12
With the grace given to you from above, you heal ailments, drive away enemies and adversaries from us, pacify our life and give something useful to our souls, so we cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
We sing of your honorable deeds, we bless your pure life, we praise your sacred memory, O blessed Daniel, and, glorifying the Lord of all, we cry out to you:
Rejoice, for you have bore the cross of a godly life to the end; Rejoice, for you thanked God for your sorrows.
Rejoice, having portrayed every virtue in yourself; Rejoice, lover of Christ's yoke.
Rejoice, you who bear the infirmities of the weak; Rejoice, having sought the favor of God for your people.
Rejoice, ever triumphant in Heaven; Rejoice, gloriously working miracles on earth.
Rejoice, God-given helper to your people; Rejoice, worthy angel of interlocutor.
Rejoice, Reverend Prince Daniel, Moscow miracle worker.
Kontakion 13
Oh, glorious servant of Christ and miracle worker, Reverend Prince Daniel, joy and consolation to all who come running to you with faith! Accept from us, the unworthy, this little prayer, offered to you with love, and with your warm intercession to the Lord, protect your holy monastery, pacify our lives and grant us complete repentance, deliver us from troubles and eternal torment, and together with you we cry out in gratitude: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos “Creator of Angels...” and the 1st kontakion “The Chosen One, the Wonderworker...”.
Prayer 1
High praise to the Church of Christ, the insurmountable wall of the city of Moscow, Divine affirmation to the Russian powers, Reverend Daniel. Flowing to the race of your relics, we fervently pray to you: look upon us, who sing your memory and come running with faith under the shelter of your prayers. Pour out your warm petition to the Savior of all, so that he may establish peace in our country, its cities and towns, and may this monastery preserve goodness, planting piety and love in your people, while eradicating anger, civil strife and corruption of morals; Grant to all of us all that is good for temporary life and eternal salvation through your prayers, so that we glorify the wondrous Christ our God in His saints forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer 2
Oh, servant of God, holy and faithful Prince Daniel, the fragrant flower of the garden of Christ, the gentle star of the church sky, the heavenly mind of our earth, the wise creator of the city of Moscow and our power. Warm to God, quick to help, merciful in need, we fall to you and pray to you: be our vigilant representative before the Throne of God’s glory. Gather us together, so that everyone can share in the sorrows of their neighbor with unfeigned love. Heavenly our minds, yes, having rejected the heavy yoke of earthly cares, let us love the light burden of Christ's Gospel. Open our eyes, so that we may see the imperishable beauty of the Lord and may we not be alienated from the life of God. May the quietness of the Spirit of God guard our hearts. May the spring of repentance brighten our affairs.
Merciful and generous prince, save our country, your city and those who pray to you here from all misfortunes, from enemies visible and invisible, from destruction and famine, from internecine strife and sudden death. Open to us the doors of God's mercy and deliver us from all evil. Taking refuge under the strong cover of your goodness, we pray: give us a quiet refuge in sorrow. Cover us with your prayers. Keep us from the falls of sin and error, so that with a contrite heart, a humble spirit in sorrow and joy, we cry: Lord, through the intercession of Thy Reverend One, have mercy on us. Amen.
Prayer to buy an apartment or house
Turning to the Lord God in the form of prayer has been valued for a long time. People pray every minute before the image of the Most High, or the Son of God, or the Virgin Mary, or the saints of God. They ask God about the most secret things, about what worries them at this moment, at this hour.
Some people believe that you can only ask the Almighty for healing from an incurable disease, or for family well-being. Some people think that God doesn’t help at all. But that's not true. The Lord helps everyone, you just need to ask him correctly for God’s grace. Turning to God contributes to the acquisition of material goods such as real estate.
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The real estate market is overflowing with offers for the sale of housing for every taste: floor, number of rooms, location of the house - you can find everything. And just like that, flipping through millions of advertisements, you involuntarily catch yourself thinking - everything is not right. I want to find exactly what you want, exactly what you need.
If you, too, are faced with a similar problem, be sure to contact the Mother of God, or the Son of the Lord, with a prayer for help in order to buy a good apartment.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for finding his own home
Nikolai Ugodnik is God’s helper, highly revered by the Orthodox Church. People turn to him for help in many situations: from the simplest - how to make a certain choice, to such critical ones - such as a serious illness. In any life situation, including the purchase of housing, Saint Nicholas helps everyone who turns to him.
How to contact Nicholas the Ugodnik, how to pray to him correctly:
- To ask for help from the Wonderworker Nicholas, you need to light a candle in an Orthodox church near the icon of His Holiness,
- say the Lord's Prayer to yourself,
- and only then address your request directly to Nikolai:
“O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners (names) praying to you and calling for your speedy intercession for help: see us weak, caught from everywhere, deprived of every good and darkened in mind from cowardice. Strive, O servant of God, do not leave us in the sinful captivity of being, so that we will not joyfully be our enemy and not die in our evil deeds. Pray for us, unworthy of our Creator and Master, to whom you stand with disembodied faces: make God merciful to us ours in this life and in the future, may He not reward us according to our deeds and the impurity of our hearts, but rather reward us according to His goodness.
We trust in your intercession, we boast of your intercession, we call upon your intercession for help, and falling to your most holy image, we ask for help: deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not be desecrated in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Pray to Saint Nicholas of Christ, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.”
Turning to the Lord’s help in difficult life situations is not only possible, but even necessary. The Lord helps everyone who asks for his help. A prayer to God’s Most Holy Helpers has the same power as an appeal to the Almighty, but it is important that before making your request, be sure to read the “Our Father” prayer, and only then ask for help.
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God will hear everyone, help everyone who suffers, and bestow God’s grace on everyone in need. The Lord is all-merciful. Sincerely, with pure thoughts, without dirt in your soul, seek the Lord’s advice and everything will certainly happen in the best way.
Finding your own home, in our time, is very problematic, but diligent work and prayers will help everyone get what they want - their own cozy nest.
God bless you!
