Holy healer
Panteleimon was a doctor, that is, a very educated young man of good origin. His mother was a Christian, but died early. A handsome, talented young man was noticed at court, where he began to serve as a doctor. But his soul was looking for more than fame and recognition.
Having met secret Christians, Panteleimon began to comprehend the truths of faith. He always sought to help people, and then he learned about Christ. Of course, he could not remain indifferent to the story of the Savior’s death on the cross. The akathist to Panteleimon the healer describes an incident when he resurrected a child. It was after him that the young doctor decided to be baptized. He began to treat everyone for free, and also tell people about Christ, which outraged the pagans.
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Following a denunciation, the saint was arrested. At first, the emperor tried to dissuade the young man, because he did not want to lose a good doctor - such a person is still very rare today. But the young man with meekness argued that there is only one true God - Jesus Christ. Then the ruler became furious and handed his former favorite over to the executioners.
- The Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon emphasizes the courage with which he endured torment and also confessed Christ. They threw him into a boiling cauldron, burned him and tore his flesh, and tried to drown him. But the Lord strengthened the young man, who again and again turned out to be safe. Even wild animals refused to harm the healer, trying to lick his hand.
This infuriated the emperor; he ordered the animals to be killed and the saint himself to be beheaded. After the execution, blood and milk flowed out of his body. The honorable head of the saint has survived to this day - it is in one of the Athos monasteries.
The earthly path of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon
In the third century, a son was born into the family of a revered pagan, who was named Panteleimon. The boy's mother, a Christian, however, died early. The child was raised by his father, who sent him to a pagan school. After graduating, the young man studied medicine with the famous doctor, in which he achieved great success. Emperor Maximilian, known for his persecution of Christians, drew the attention of Panteleimon and made him a court physician.
One day the young man met with Elder Ermolai, with whom they had long conversations on the topic of Christianity. He noted that Panteleimon has a certain gift of healing. The young man wanted to try it in practice, but there was no opportunity. One day, while walking down the street, he saw a child who died from the bite of an echidna that was nearby. He began to pray and gave God lunch, if the echidna dies and the boy survives, he will devote his life to helping people. And so it happened. From then on, he healed the sick through prayer and the word of God.
Crowds of sufferers began to come to him. He treated homeless tramps, beggars and prison inmates. Other doctors began to envy him and denounced him. The emperor ordered his capture. Panteleimon faced a choice: accept paganism or death. But the saint did not give up his faith. They tortured him for a long time, trying to break him. When the tormentors realized that all their attempts were in vain, the emperor ordered the saint to be tied to an olive tree. Panteleimon began to pray to the Lord. When the executioner hit him with his sword, he went limp. When the saint finished reading the prayer, everyone heard a voice from above that called the martyr to the Heavenly Kingdom. The guards fell to their knees and began to ask the young man for forgiveness, refusing to execute him. However, Pantelemon asked them to get up from their knees and finish the execution.
The young doctor was beheaded, and instead of blood, milk flowed out from the place of the severed head. The olive tree is covered with fruit. Those present believed in Jesus Christ and began to pray on their knees.
Veneration in Christianity
Due to the fact that the life of the saint was compiled immediately after his death, his fame spread very quickly. Temples in the name of the passion-bearer from Nicomedia had been built since the 400s. He is also revered as a saint in Catholicism. Blood and milk were stored until the 10th century. In the hometown of St. Panteleimon, a big holiday is held annually with a procession of the cross, which attracts not only Christians, but also representatives of other faiths.
It is customary to read an akathist to Saint Panteleimon the healer during a prayer service in a church. This is usually how believers ask for healing from illnesses, but you can pray for any other need. The saint will help strengthen faith and overcome life's difficulties.
In Orthodoxy, illnesses have a certain meaning. It is generally accepted that they are sent to a person for edification. Even the elder monks, known for their piety, suffered severe physical illnesses. Those who lead a sinful life suffer even more from them. Therefore, it is necessary not only to take medicine for the body, but also to remember the soul.
- Reading the akathist to the holy healer Panteleimon will help you become closer to God. The exploits of the saints make us remember that our life is not as hard as it seems.
Although it is customary to read this type of church poetry while standing, this rule does not apply to the sick. The akathist about health to the healer Panteleimon during illness can be read both sitting and lying down. The quantity does not matter - you can pray once a day, if you have the strength - then daily.
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It is important to gather your thoughts and have the determination to imitate the saint in piety. Simple mechanical pronunciation of the text will not bring any benefit. You have to read it carefully and realize the meaning of every word. An akathist to Panteleimon the healer about the health of the sick can also be read by loved ones. Not necessarily relatives, they could be friends, acquaintances from parishioners. It is important that at the time of prayer they really worry about this person with their souls. Then they will definitely help!
God bless you!
The meaning of the akathist to the Holy Great Martyr Pantelemon the Healer
Believers resort to the help of the saint in difficulties, illnesses and infirmities. The Akathist in the part of Pantelemon is a chant of praise, which consists of ikos and kontakia. There are 25 songs in total. The Akathist is especially important to read if you or your family are sick.
Panteleimon is endowed with the greatest Divine power, before which even fatal diseases recede. Often, even doctors cannot explain how patients who were doomed are healed in an instant. They pray to the Holy Healer independently, or, in certain cases, order an akathist in the temple.
They pray to the Holy Healer Panteleimon:
- to relieve suffering;
- about healing the terminally ill;
- about the health of infants, adolescents and adults;
- with mental trauma and experiences;
- about the recovery of body and soul.
An akathist should be read when you are sick, about the recovery of parents, spouses, and children.
When reading the akathist, you must follow certain rules:
- At home or in Church they stand before the icon of the saint.
- Only seriously ill or weakened people are allowed to read the akathist while sitting.
- They hold a lit candle in their hand. Its light brings us closer to the saint and puts us in a prayerful mood.
- Before the akathist, prayers are read to the Lord and the Mother of God.
- You need to pray with all your heart, sincerely and with great faith.
If the sick person is at home, place the icon of the Healer near him and read the akathist.
In the Orthodox Church, Panteleimon is considered the patron and healer of warriors. The saint hears everyone and helps those who turn to him with strong faith. If an akathist is read for forty days in a row, its power increases several times. The main thing is to sincerely believe that the saint will hear the prayer and will definitely heal.
The Day of Remembrance of the Great Martyr Panteleimon is celebrated on August 9. In churches, a troparion is read to the healer. Eight days before this day, the canons are sung to the saint every evening. The healer's head is kept on Mount Athos in the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery.
Text of the akathist to Panteleimon the Connoisseur
Kontakion 1
Chosen passion-bearer of Christ and gracious physician, grant healing to the sick, with songs we praise you, our intercessor. But you, since you have boldness in the Lord, free us from all troubles and illnesses, calling to you with love: Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Ikos 1
You are an angel of earthly and heavenly man, O glorious Panteleimon: adorned with angelic purity and martyrdom, you moved from earth to Heaven, where you are with the Angels and all the saints before Standing before the Throne of the Lord of Glory, pray for us earthly ones who honor you with these titles:
Rejoice, lordship of piety; Rejoice, glorious lamp of the Church. Rejoice, decoration of the most honorable martyrs; Rejoice, affirmation of the faithful in unwavering patience. Rejoice, exceeding praise of youth; Rejoice, champion of Christ, undefeated in courage. Rejoice, you who grew up in the world, who appeared in peace; Rejoice, angel in the flesh, superior to mortals. Rejoice, all-blessed inhabitant of heaven; Rejoice, container of the Divine mind. Rejoice, for your faith has been exalted; Rejoice, to whom deception has fallen. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 2
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Seeing you, the Lord has chosen a vessel, love the kindness of your soul. For you, having despised all earthly sweetness and glory, desired to be adorned with the crown of martyrdom, was wounded by Divine love, and sang with inspiration: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a divinely inspired mind, O good warrior Panteleimon, you amazed King Maximian with the courage of your soul and words, and you boldly preached Christ. Moreover, your boldness is commendable, with the verb to you:
Rejoice, despiser of Maximian’s threats; Rejoice, you did not submit to the advice of the wicked. Rejoice, planting of true worship of God; Rejoice, eradication of demonic service. Rejoice, whistleblower of the fury of the tormentors; Rejoice, destroyer of idolatrous charms. Rejoice, having dispersed the wicked congregations; Rejoice, thou who changeth the corruptible into the heavenly. Rejoice, interlocutor of the immaterial Angels; Rejoice, gleener of the long-suffering saints. Rejoice, even Satan was put to shame; Rejoice, in whom Christ is glorified. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 3
By the power of the Most High, bestowed upon you, and by your strong patience, you have weakened the tormenting insolence, the courageous victorious: fire, beasts, wheels, not being afraid and truncated at the head by the sword, the crown of victory You received God from Christ, calling out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having your monastery, your all-grasping head, God-wise passion-bearer, like a great treasure, is filled with joy in this and, singing with love the grace of healing given to you from God, gratefully calls you :
Rejoice, O all-bright lamp of Nicomedia; Rejoice, vigilant guard of the monastery who honors you. Rejoice, since godlessness has grown cold; Rejoice, for the knowledge of God has matured. Rejoice, bright glory of the passion-bearers; Rejoice, joyful Orthodox hearing. Rejoice, source of grace-filled healings; Rejoice, reservoir of great gifts. Rejoice, fragrant myrrh, sweetening the scent of souls; Rejoice, for you help those who call you. Rejoice, thou who hast given sight to the blind; Rejoice, you who have brought prosperity to the lame. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 4
We are overcome by a storm of thoughts of polytheism, the wicked king was confused, having been told by the doctors who were envious of you that you heal all kinds of incurable ailments in the name of Christ. We, with joy and glorification of the wondrous God in you, cry out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the people of Nicomedia about your great compassion for the suffering and about free healing from all sorts of diseases, everyone rushed to you, with faith in the healing grace existing in you, and accepting Paradise of healing from all diseases, glorifying God and your greatness, your all-merciful healer , calling you:
Rejoice, anointed with the world of grace; Rejoice, sanctified temple of God. Rejoice, great glory of the pious; Rejoice, solid wall of the embittered. Rejoice, you surpass the wise in understanding; Rejoice, illuminating the thoughts of the faithful. Rejoice, source of the Divine gifts and manifold mercies of the Lord for us; Rejoice, quick helper to those who suffer. Rejoice, refuge for the overwhelmed; Rejoice, teacher of the lost. Rejoice, healer of the sick; Rejoice, abundantly flowing healing. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 5
The Lord perform a glorious miracle for you, when through His servant Ermolai you are called into His wonderful light. Because of the greatness of the viper, the dead child, through your prayer to Christ, came to life and rose healthy. Having come to know the True God, the Giver of Life to all, with firm faith you cried out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Behold the blind light, which you touched with the invocation of the name of Christ, O glorious one. You were enlightened by Ermolai as a presbyter, having rejected your father’s polytheism, you adopted motherly piety, and you also enlightened your father. For this sake, for your sake, glorious saint of God and wonderful doctor, we cry:
Rejoice, you have great zeal for God; Rejoice, ever-burning fire of divine love. Rejoice, active listener of the sacred teachings of Ermolai; Rejoice, having followed the advice of your mother Evvula. Rejoice, for you have given away everything so that you may receive Christ; Rejoice, conqueror of the love of the world through the love of God. Rejoice, for instead of the sweet peace you accepted fierce suffering for Christ; Rejoice, for thou art a fellow-commoner of the Passion of Christ. Rejoice, thou who triumphed over all passions; Rejoice, thou adorned with grace-filled dispassion. Rejoice, fill the joy that flows to you; Rejoice, thou healest all by the grace of Christ. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 6
The preacher of the truth appears, enlightened by you in body and soul, a blind man: like the blind man of the Gospel, boldly before everyone he confesses the True Light, Christ, enlightening every man, the wicked king I and the gods of the pagans reproached, through the truncation of the sword, I went up to the unflickering light in Heaven to sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
With a bright face, presenting himself to the court of the king, you boldly cried out, most blessed, in the hearing of all: my all-healing power and glory is Christ, the True God, the Lord of all, raising the dead and drive away every ailment. For such a confession, I appease you with the verb:
Rejoice, loud mouth of the Divinity of Christ; Rejoice, honey-flowing pagan, prophesying His economy. Rejoice, thou of the greatest theology; Rejoice, wise sower of piety. Rejoice, sweet-sounding pipe of faith; Rejoice, glorious preacher of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, the wondrous one revealed before death; Rejoice, you accomplish something wonderful after death. Rejoice, spectator of the glory of Christ; Rejoice, listener of those who pray to you. Rejoice, O giver of that mercy who demanded it; Rejoice, I mediate for good to those who honor your memory. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 7
Myrrh was poured out on your soul, God-wise healer, from the Comforter of the Spirit; Moreover, after the death of your honest relics, driving away the stench of your passions with the fragrance of your passions, you give healing to those who cry out in faith to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
When, having seen idolatry, the worshipers were weakened for many years, by your prayer, O saint, many were raised up and walking, believing in Christ; The priests of demonism, consumed by envy, incited the king to rage. Since you mercilessly for Christ’s sake, who have been scourged and scorched, we call with tenderness:
Rejoice, you who despise earthly pleasures; Rejoice, greater than material blessings. Rejoice, for you have counted all the red of this world for nothing; Rejoice, for you have shaken off the fleeting glory from yourself. Rejoice, elusive one who continues to catch Belial; Rejoice, victorious tormentors of deceit. Rejoice, you who did not spare your life for Christ; Rejoice, enemy who has appeared to hostile flesh. Rejoice, oppressed by polytheism; Rejoice, having trampled down idols by divine power. Rejoice, sharpest arrow, piercing enemies; Rejoice, representative, intercessor of the believers. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 8
The Lord strangely appeared to you, encouraging you and keeping you in torment for His name: in the form of presbyter Ermolai, a bubbling tin, you were cast into it, cooled, and in the sea you renounced your faith the stone from your neck was brought out unharmed to the earth. But you, having presented yourself again before the king, solemnly sang to Christ God: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All wisdom is settled in Heaven, and you do not leave those who exist below on earth, remaining with us as your all-honorable head, the great passion-bearer of Christ, receiving from the Lord and giving enlightenment and sanctification to the world to those who seek you this:
Rejoice, filled with divine wisdom; Rejoice, God's providence for us is hidden in the mystery. Rejoice, delight of God-wise minds; Rejoice, joy for God-loving souls. Rejoice, most luminous bead of Christ; Rejoice, sanctified soul and body. Rejoice, thou who dwellest in the palace of the firstborn in Heaven; Rejoice, dwelling in the ever-blessed devils. Rejoice, light of the Trinity to the viewer; Rejoice, warm representative for us in prayers to God. Rejoice, you who give enlightenment to souls; Rejoice, send down consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 9
Every nature will be amazed, Panteleimon, at the radiance of grace and wealth of virtues in you: your angel-like purity, great courage in fierce suffering, strong love for Christ and much compassion I reach out to people, in which you create the most glorious things, even when you sing: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The prophets of many things will not be able to adequately praise your struggles, O glorious good-winner, how by the invincible power of God the young one defeated the ancient primordial enemy and put to shame the idolatrous prestige Flattery. We, the surprise of fulfillment, call to you:
Rejoice, joyful sight of Angels; Rejoice, reverent surprise of people. Rejoice, you who poured out blood for Christ and flowed milk in death; Rejoice, you who gave over your body to martyrdom for Him. Rejoice, confession is the rule; Rejoice, good warrior of the King of kings. Rejoice, victorious ruler of darkness; Rejoice, you who are gladdened by your victory, those in heaven and on earth. Rejoice, blessed inhabitant of the High World; Rejoice, wise stranger from this world. Rejoice, tree decorated with the fruits of grace-filled gifts; Rejoice, you bear branches of victory. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 10
Filled with compassion, as a true imitator of the Giver of mercy of the Lord, honest sufferer, you were named Panteleimon (that is, the all-merciful) from Him, pouring out mercy on all those who flow to you, even to us flow forth endlessly, for you we cry to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
The tormentor will find a solid wall for you, I will overcome you with no torment, I will try to crush your fortress with the teeth of beasts and the edges of a tormenting wheel, and in this nothing will succeed: the power of Christ is the cruelty of the beast tame it, and the terrible stake, on it you will turn your body, and you will be crushed. We call to you, the invincible passion-bearer:
Rejoice, honorable election of Christ; Rejoice, immaculate fragrance of God. Rejoice, solid adamante of the Church; Rejoice, unshakable pillar, reach to Heaven. Rejoice, tame visible beasts; Rejoice, destroying invisible dragons. Rejoice, stained with your blood for Christ, mixed with milk; Rejoice, unfading crowns. Rejoice, thou who has caused joy by Angels and men; Rejoice, glorified by God in Heaven and on earth. Rejoice, celestial dweller, rejoice with the martyrs; Rejoice, be satisfied with the sweet sight of Christ. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 11
We bring the comprehensive song to yours for Christ with the lawsuits of the sacred, in no way interfering with the crop of the mole -molestream from you, the great martyr, and Maslinichin, under the noble of the screeches, toward the purposeful fruits. Moreover, to Christ, who marvelously glorifies those who glorify Him, we cry warmly: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
You were a luminous ray, God-wise, sitting in the darkness of polytheism, guiding you to the Sun of Truth, Christ God, to whom we pray, in the light of His commandments it is easy for us to abide, the joyful blue one has brought you to those who wish:
Rejoice, bright star, shining on the mental firmament; Rejoice, ray, shining upon the people named after Christ. Rejoice, mysteriously illuminated by the Sun of Christ; Rejoice, flow around the earth wisely. Rejoice, red village of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, most honorable vessel, pouring out healing. Rejoice, treasure of purity; Rejoice, namesake of mercy. Rejoice, heir to the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, partaker of eternal glory. Rejoice, representative of those who live in need in the sea; Rejoice, unmercenary, helping those who call you with faith. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 12
You have received an abundance of grace, O most blessed one, because of the abundance of your love for Christ God, who is also a multi-healing source, freely healing the mental and physical illnesses that flow to you from the world to the swarm and to God crying: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing your long-suffering deeds for Christ, glorious passion-bearer, we praise your long-suffering, we honor your martyrdom, we honor your sacred memory, our intercessor and healer, and in praise of the I call you:
Rejoice, euphonious trumpet of piety; Rejoice, sword, cut off wickedness. Rejoice, you who were planed on the tree for stretching out your hand on the tree with the Cross; Rejoice, for we are scorched for Him; you extinguished the delights of the furnace. Rejoice, you are vulnerable to your enemies; Rejoice, thou who hast dried up the idols' blood with thy blood. Rejoice, thou cast into boiling tin for Christ; Rejoice, thou who was immersed in the waters of the sea for His name. Rejoice, by the providence of God you remain unharmed in these days; Rejoice, for through fire and water of torment you entered into Heavenly rest. Rejoice, pour out endless streams of mercy to the faithful; Rejoice, compassionate doctor, granting grace of healing. Rejoice, great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
Kontakion 13
O long-suffering and wonderful passion-bearer of Christ and our healer Panteleimon! We graciously accept this small offering from us, we have been healed from various ailments and through your intercession we have been saved from enemies, visible and invisible, and from eternal torment, we will be delivered from the Lord, pray to us, that in His Kingdom you may Let us sing: Alleluia.
