A prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, read for 40 days, is a real influx of strength and incredible support for the person praying. The custom of reading the akathist has long existed and is known to many believers. It is impossible to list all the good deeds of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker; you just need to constantly believe in it.
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An akathist read for 40 days will help you understand yourself and lead you to the right solution to pressing problems. Those who do not know how to read the akathist correctly at home for 40 days should listen.
40-day reading of the akathist - why 40 days
This figure is not designated by chance. The number 40 is associated in Orthodoxy with the perfection and fullness of the soul. Taking the Bible in hand, everyone will understand that the number occurs very often. For example, the Great Flow lasted 40 days and nights, Moses was on Mount Sinai for exactly 40 days,
David and Solomon reigned for 40 years. There is nothing accidental in prayer. According to the New Testament, Jesus Christ spent exactly forty days in the desert before preaching. To the question why the akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is read for 40 days, the answer has been given.
Origin story
Akathist to Nicholas means a hymn praising the saint. The genre itself was created in Byzantium. The first akathist praised the Mother of God, then hymns of praise were created for various saints.
The further development of the akathist genre is associated with the names of the Patriarchs of Constantinople Isidore I Vouhiras (1341-1349) and Philotheus Kokkin (1353-1354). Based on the first chants, Patriarch Isidore created the final version of the hymn to Nicholas the Wonderworker. The compositional structure is interesting. So, the structure includes:
- beginning (cuculium);
- 12 large stanzas;
- 12 small stanzas.
The stanzas are called ikos. The short ones are called kontakia (ending with the words “Hallelujah”). Long ones contain heretisms (greetings – “rejoice”). If you look at the akathist to the Wonderworker, you can see all the components.
In what cases and why is an akathist read to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker?
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It is worth remembering for everyone who prays that this is not a ritual or magic. This is respect for the Almighty, faith in Him, communication with Him. Here are the cases in which it is necessary to read the akathist:
- finding a family, a loved one;
- assistance in resolving issues related to the apartment;
- upon the loss of a loved one;
- in case of illness, a speedy recovery;
- with severe torment, stress and mental pain;
- assistance in resolving issues related to a new place of work;
- in poor financial situation.
Those praying who observe the reading of the prayer to the Lord God and Saint Nicholas exactly as indicated, claim that the Almighty not only helps, but also guides them. This is why the akathist is usually read for 40 days. Everyone should believe that there is divine power in the world, for the Lord appears only to those who know how to wait.
Nicholas the Wonderworker - Saint for people
This is the patron saint of those who travel and are on the road far from home, the protector of orphans, children and all prisoners. Nikolai Ugodnik, during his life and after death, always saw the meaning of the world in believing and serving the Lord God. People in trouble, who need God's help, the weak and defenseless, could always turn to the Saint in prayer.
Even during his lifetime, Nikolai was recognized as a very merciful, kind and wonderful person. He is considered as such to this day, since he helps believers with any prayer to him.
Many people often talked with Nicholas, consoled themselves, not knowing what the image of the Wonderworker looked like on the icon. And upon arriving at the church, they were surprised that they imagined the very person whose image is depicted on the icon. This is not just a miracle, but a real communication between Nicholas and those who believe in him.
Common Mistakes
Among the mistakes in reading the akathist:
- lack of faith in the healing power of prayer;
- ignorance of the life of Nicholas the Ugodnik;
- requests that negatively affect other people.
Believers say that other mistakes are unimportant if a person turns to the saint with an open heart and a pure soul.
Thus, the Pleasant is the “elder” of all saints. There is probably no other saint who has such a number of worshipers. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the name Nikolai was the most common. At that time, Nikola was divided into winter and summer. During the winter they indulged in fun, and during the summer they persistently prayed for rain and harvest.
Great miracles of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Saint Nicholas became a great saint of God. He saved huge cities from terrible famine, helped those who were seriously ill, rescued those who were illegally punished, saved drowning people and always reconciled enemies who were hated by each other.
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Once Saint Nicholas, while still alive, resurrected a sailor who had fallen and crashed to death from a high mast. After a while, the lifeless body showed signs of life. The Lord God entrusted Nicholas the Wonderworker with a divine mission for the whole sinful world - to become an associate and love all people in this world: evil and good, greedy and generous.
A lot can be said about the exploits of Nicholas, because until his death the Saint always helped people and supported them. The Holy Pleasant instilled in the people faith in the best, fought against paganism, and never made a mistake in choosing the right and worthy path. Nikolai lived a very long, interesting and long life, and after the death of the Pleasant, the body remained incorrupt.
In Italy, in the city of Bari, you can see the relics of Nicholas, which have survived to this day. The most important and unforgettable miracle, which believers often observe and are constantly surprised by this phenomenon, is the myrrh-streaming icons of Nicholas.
In any church you can notice this amazing and strange phenomenon, even though the icons can be painted on different surfaces with any paints. Oily stains of incredible fragrance appear on all holy images. Many claim that this is how Nikolai Ugodnik communicates with those who came to him to pray and ask for help. Not a single scientist has yet been able to explain this fact, but the fact that this is a miracle is indisputable.
After his death, Nikolai Ugodnik became one of the most revered saints in the world
Nicholas died quietly in 342, but did not give up caring for people and miracles. His relics exude myrrh, and the saint responded to prayers.
That is why the akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is so popular. And the elder himself is respected even in other religions, for example, among Muslims.
342
year of death of Nikolai Ugodnik
In Russia, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is especially loved. He is often singled out as superior to the saints. It happened that the saint was even recorded in the Trinity, displacing God the Father from there.
But now such views are not voiced in Orthodoxy.
People often turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with various requests and life problems.
In this video, a woman tells how an akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker helped her son find a good job and solve health problems:
Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker 40 days
Kontakion 1
“Chosen Wonderworker and a great servant of Christ, exuding myrrh of great mercy to the whole world, and an inexhaustible sea of miracles, I praise you with love, Saint Nicholas: you, as if you had boldness towards the Lord, free me from all troubles, so I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, great More miraculous."
Ikos 1
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“An angel in the form of an earthly being, show to you the Creator of all creation; Having foreseen the fruitful kindness of your soul, blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you: Rejoice, purified from the womb of motherhood; Rejoice, even you who are completely sanctified. Rejoice, you who surprised your parents with your birth; Rejoice, you who revealed the strength of your soul at Christmas. Rejoice, garden of the land of promise; Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting. Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes; Rejoice, miraculous tree of Jesus' paradise. Rejoice, the end of the paradisiacal vegetation; Rejoice, myrrh of Christ's fragrance. Rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing; Rejoice, for you bring joy. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 2
“Seeing your outpouring of peace, O God-Wise One, we are enlightened in our souls and bodies, the wondrous myrrh-bearer of life, Nicholas, understanding: miracles are like waters pouring out with the grace of God, you faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 2
“Teaching the unreasonable mind about the Holy Trinity, you were in Nicaea with the holy fathers, a champion of the confession of the Orthodox faith: for you confessed equal to the Father of the Son, co-essential and co-throne, but you denounced the madman Aria. For this sake, for the sake of faithfulness, I have learned to sing to you: Rejoice, great pillar of piety; Rejoice, faithful refuge of the city. Rejoice, solid strengthening of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the honorable One of the Most Holy Trinity was also praised. Rejoice, Thou who preached the Son with equal honor to the Father; Rejoice, you drove away Aria, who was enraged from the Council of Saints. Rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers; Rejoice, wise kindness to all the God-wise. Rejoice, you who utter fiery words; Rejoice, teach your flock well. Rejoice, for through you faith is confirmed; Rejoice, for through you the heresy is being overthrown. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 3
“By the power given to you from above, you took away every tear from the face of those who suffered sorely, God-bearing Father Nicholas: for you appeared to the hungry as a nourisher, to those in the depths of the seas as a great ruler, to those who were sick, healing and every helper appeared to everyone, crying out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 3
“Having truly, Father Nicholas, a song will be sung to you from heaven, and not from earth: how can any man from man be able to preach your holy greatness? But we, conquered by your love, cry out to you: Rejoice, image of lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, holy purifier of morals. Rejoice, repository of great virtues; Rejoice, holy and pure dwelling. Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp; Rejoice, golden and immaculate light. Rejoice, worthy interlocutor of Angels; Rejoice, good teacher of men. Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, image of spiritual meekness. Rejoice, for through you we are delivered from bodily passions; Rejoice, for through you we are filled with spiritual sweets. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 4
“A storm of bewilderment confuses my mind, how worthy it is to sing your miracles, blessed Nicholas; No one can erase me, even if I had many tongues and wanted to speak; but we marvel at God, who is glorified in you, and dare to sing: Alleluia.”
Ikos 4
“Hearing, God-wise Nicholas, those near and far, the greatness of your miracles, as if through the air with light, grace-filled wings you were accustomed to precede those in trouble, quickly delivering from them all who cry out to you like this: Rejoice, deliverance from sorrow; Rejoice, bestower of grace. Rejoice, banisher of unforeseen evils; Rejoice, wishing good things to the planter. Rejoice, speedy consoler of those in trouble; Rejoice, terrible punisher of those who offend. Rejoice, abyss of miracles, poured out by God; Rejoice, the law of Christ is the tablet written by God. Rejoice, strong erection of those who fall; Rejoice, rightful affirmation. Rejoice, for through you all flattery is laid bare; Rejoice, for through you all truth comes true. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 5
“Thou art the God-bearing star, instructing those floating on the sea, whose death was soon approaching sometimes, if only thou hadst not appeared to those calling upon thee for help, O Wonderworker Saint Nicholas; You are already unashamed of flying demons and forbidding those who want to load ships, you drove them away, but you taught the faithful to cry out to God who saves you: Alleluia.”
Ikos 5
“Seeing the young women, who were prepared for a nasty marriage of poverty for the sake of it, your great mercy was for the poor, blessed Father Nicholas, when you gave three hidden bundles of gold to their elder father at night, saving him and his daughters from the fall of sin. For this reason, hear from everyone: Rejoice, great treasure of mercy; Rejoice, friend of industry for people. Rejoice, food and joy for those who come running to you; Rejoice, uneaten bread of the hungry. Rejoice, wealth given by God to the poor living on earth; Rejoice, speedy exaltation of the poor. Rejoice, quick hearing of the poor; Rejoice, pleasant care for those who mourn. Rejoice, three virgins, immaculate bride; Rejoice, zealous guardian of purity. Rejoice, unreliable hope; Rejoice, joy of the whole world. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 6
“The whole world preaches to you, blessed Nicholas, a quick intercessor in troubles, as many times in one hour traveling on earth and sailing on the sea, anticipating, helping, preserving all from the evil ones, who cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 6
“Thou shalt shine as an animal light, bringing deliverance to the governors, who have accepted unjust death to those who have it, to you, good shepherd Nicholas, who called, when soon after appearing in the princess’s dream, you frightened him, and you commanded to release these unharmed. For this reason, we are happy with them and we cry out to you in gratitude: Rejoice, help those who earnestly call upon you; Rejoice, deliverer from unrighteous murder. Rejoice, keep away from flattering slander; Rejoice, destroy the unrighteous councils. Rejoice, tear apart lies like a spider; Rejoice, gloriously exalting the truth. Rejoice, release from bonds of the innocent; Rejoice, and revival of the dead. Rejoice, demonstrater of truth; Rejoice, darker of untruth. Rejoice, for through your disobedience you delivered from the sword; Rejoice, for I have enjoyed the light of you. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 7
“Although the blasphemous heretical stench was driven away, the truly fragrant, mysterious myrrh appeared to Nicholas: you saved the people of Myra and you filled the whole world with your blessed peace. And drive away from us the godless, sinful stench, so that we may cry out pleasingly to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 7
“We mean the new Noah, the mentor of the ark of salvation, Holy Father Nicholas, who disperses the storm of all fierce ones with his direction, but brings Divine silence to those crying out like this: Rejoice, a quiet refuge for those overwhelmed; Rejoice, drowning famous repository. Rejoice, good pilot of those floating in the midst of the depths; Rejoice, calmer of the sea. Rejoice, transport of those who are in whirlwinds; Rejoice, warming of those who are in the filth. Rejoice, radiance that disperses the sorrowful darkness; Rejoice, luminary, illuminating all the ends of the earth. Rejoice, you deliver sinful people from the abyss; Rejoice, cast Satan into the abyss of hell. Rejoice, for through you we boldly invoke the abyss of God’s mercy; Rejoice, for by you having been delivered from the flood of wrath, we find peace with God. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 8
“A strange miracle is flowing to you, Blessed Nicholas, your sacred church: in it even small prayers bring, healing of great ailments is acceptable, if only according to God we place our trust in you, truly crying out: Alleluia.”
Ikos 8
“You are truly a helper to everyone, God-bearing Nicholas, and you have gathered together all those who come running to you, as a liberator, a nourisher and a quick doctor to all on earth, lifting up the praise of everyone to cry out to you: Rejoice, source of all healings; Rejoice, dear helper to the suffering. Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sinful wanderers; Rejoice, dew that does not flow in the heat of the work of beings. Rejoice, give well-being to those who need it; Rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask. Rejoice, thou who hast preceded the petition many times; Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs. Rejoice, many who have gone astray from the path of the true accuser; Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God. Rejoice, for through you we trample on envy; Rejoice, for through you we correct a good life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 9
“Alleviate all illnesses, our great intercessor Nicholas, dissolving grace-filled healing, delighting our souls, and cheering the hearts of all who zealously flow to your help, crying out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 9
“We see the wisdom of the wicked by you put to shame, God-wise Father Nicholas: Aria for the blasphemer, dividing the Divinity, and Sabellia, confusing the Holy Trinity, has changed, but you have strengthened us in Orthodoxy. For this reason, we cry out to you: Rejoice, shield, protect piety; Rejoice, sword, cut off evil. Rejoice, teacher of Divine commandments; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings. Rejoice, ladder established by God, by which we ascend to heaven; Rejoice, protection created by God, with which many are covered. Rejoice, thou who hast made wise the foolish with thy words; Rejoice, having inspired the morals of the lazy. Rejoice, unquenchable brightness of God’s commandments; Rejoice, bright ray of the Lord’s justifications. Rejoice, for through your teaching the heretical heads are crushed; Rejoice, for through your faithfulness the faithful are worthy of glory. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 10
“Though you truly saved your soul, your flesh and your spirit, Our Father Nicholas, for in silence before and in struggle with thoughts and actions you applied the thought of God, and through the thought of God you acquired a perfect mind, with which you boldly conversed with God and the Angels, always crying out: Alleluia.” .
Ikos 10
“Thou art a wall to those who praise, O most blessed one, thy miracles and to all who resort to thy intercession; Likewise, free us, the poor in virtue, from poverty, adversity, ailments and various needs, who cry out to you with love like this: Rejoice, take us away from eternal misery; Rejoice, give us imperishable wealth. Rejoice, undying cruelty to those who hunger for truth; Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those thirsty for life. Rejoice, keep from rebellion and warfare; Rejoice, freest from bonds and captivity. Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles; Rejoice, great protector in adversity. Rejoice, thou who has deceived many from destruction; Rejoice, you who preserved countless people unharmed. Rejoice, for through you sinners escape cruel death; Rejoice, for through you those who repent receive eternal life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 11
“You brought the singing of the Most Holy Trinity to the Most Holy Trinity more than others, most blessed Nicholas, in mind, word and deed: for by many trials you have clarified the orthodox commandments, by faith, hope and love, instructing us in the Trinity to sing to the One God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 11
“We see you as a luminous ray in the darkness of life, unquenchable, chosen by God, Father Nicholas: with immaterial angelic lights you talk about the uncreated Trinity Light, but you enlighten the faithful souls, crying out to you like this: Rejoice, illumination of the Trisolar Light; Rejoice, day of the never-setting Sun. Rejoice, O luminary, kindled by the Divine flame; Rejoice, for you have extinguished the demonic flame of wickedness. Rejoice, bright preaching of orthodoxy; Rejoice, transparent light of the Gospel. Rejoice, lightning, consuming heresies; Rejoice, thunder, terrifying tempter. Rejoice, true teacher of reason; Rejoice, mysterious exponent of the mind. Rejoice, for through you I have trampled upon the worship of creation; Rejoice, for through you we have learned to worship the Creator in the Trinity. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 12
“The grace given to you from God, knowledgeable, rejoicing in your memory, we celebrate according to duty, glorious Father Nicholas, and we wholeheartedly flow to your wonderful intercession; But your glorious deeds, like the sand of the sea and the multitude of the stars, cannot be exhausted, but once you are overcome with bewilderment, we cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 12
“Singing your miracles, we praise you, the all-praised Nicholas: for in you God, glorified in the Trinity, is wondrously glorified. But even if we bring you many psalms and songs composed from the heart, O holy miracle-worker, we do nothing equal to the granting of your miracles, and in admiration we cry out to you like this: Rejoice, O King of kings and servant of the Lord of lords; Rejoice, cohabitants of His heavenly servants. Rejoice, help to faithful people; Rejoice, kind of Christian exaltation. Rejoice, victory of the same name; Rejoice, proud crowned one. Rejoice, mirror of all virtues; Rejoice, everyone who flows to you has been taken away by the strong. Rejoice, all our hope is in God and the Mother of God; Rejoice, health to our bodies and salvation to our souls. Rejoice, for through you we are freed from eternal death; Rejoice, for through you we have been granted endless life. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 13
“O most holy and wonderful Father Nicholas, consolation of all who mourn, accept our present offering and implore the Lord to deliver us from Gehenna through your God-pleasing intercession, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.”
(This kontakion is read three times)
Ikos 1
“An angel in the form of an earthly being, show to you the Creator of all creation; Having foreseen the fruitful kindness of your soul, blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you: Rejoice, purified from the womb of motherhood; Rejoice, even you who are completely sanctified. Rejoice, you who surprised your parents with your birth; Rejoice, you who revealed the strength of your soul at Christmas. Rejoice, garden of the land of promise; Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting. Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes; Rejoice, miraculous tree of Jesus' paradise. Rejoice, the end of the paradisiacal vegetation; Rejoice, myrrh of Christ's fragrance. Rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing; Rejoice, for you bring joy. Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker."
Kontakion 1
“Chosen Wonderworker and a great servant of Christ, exuding myrrh of great mercy to the whole world, and an inexhaustible sea of miracles, I praise you with love, Saint Nicholas: you, as if you had boldness towards the Lord, free me from all troubles, so I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, great More miraculous."
Prayer by agreement
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Thou hast declared with Thy most pure lips: “Amen, I say to you, that if two of you take counsel on earth about every thing, and if you ask for it, you will have it from My Father who is in Heaven: where are the two? or three gathered in My name, I am I in the midst of them.” Thy words are immutable, O Lord, Thy mercy is unconditional and Thy love for mankind has no end. For this reason we pray to You: grant us, Your servants (names)
who agreed to ask Tya
(request)
, the fulfillment of our petition. But not as we want, but as You want. Thy will be done forever. Amen.
