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Prayer to Irinarch of Rostov for insomnia
O Reverend Father Irinarsha! Behold, we earnestly pray to you: be our ever-present intercessor, ask us from Christ God for peace, silence, prosperity, health and salvation, and protection from all enemies, visible and invisible, and cover us with your intercession from finding all sorts of troubles and sorrows, especially from the temptation of the dark enemy, may you and I all glorify the all-holy name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Akathist to Irinarch the recluse of Rostov
Kontakion 1
The chosen servant of Christ and the glorious miracle worker Irinarshe, you lived marvelously on earth in the rank of angels and now, as if you had great boldness towards the Lord, be a warm intercessor for us before God, and with love call us: Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment to the desert dwellers.
Ikos 1
An earthly angel and a heavenly man appeared to the Reverend Irinarsha: from your youth, pleasing the Lord, you spent your entire life in voluntary suffering and the ever-blessed Paradise you achieved, where now rejoicing, hear us, on earth, singing like this: Rejoice, Orthodox Church of Christ, a great adornment. Rejoice, bright lamp of your fatherland. Rejoice, your heart has been vulnerable from youth to love for the Lord. Rejoice, you yourself were loved by Him. Rejoice, victorious warrior of Christ. Rejoice, thou endowed with power from above. Rejoice, heir to the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, zealous prayer book for all who honor you. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 2
Having seen the birth and knowing that the Grace of God rests on you, blessed one, I rejoice with Holy joy, and I glorify Christ about this, singing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having been filled with Divine reason, you knew, O reverend, that it is good for the man who bore the yoke of the Lord upon him from his youth, and for this reason you followed Christ with zeal. We also say: Rejoice, you who graciously accepted the yoke of the Lord upon yourself. Rejoice, you who patiently sought the salvation of your soul. Rejoice, in your humility the Son of God, who humbled himself to the image of a servant, imitating. Rejoice, you who love God and your neighbor more than yourself. Rejoice, you who sowed tears on the earth. Rejoice, you who quickly flow to your listener for intercession. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High was bestowed from youth, blessed one: far away, barefoot, the wise man saw the death of your father, and announced this to his brothers according to the flesh, thereby surprised you and taught him to call God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having every diligent concern for the salvation of your soul, you flocked to the monastery of the passion-bearers of Christ Boris and Gleb, and there, before the abbot, you fell, and you earnestly prayed for the rank of monks, and you received the tonsure of your head to reject the world and vanish it. We see this and sing to you: Rejoice, you who hate the world, that you may be Christ’s servant. Rejoice, most patient faster, feeding your soul with the bread of the eternal life. Rejoice, inhabitant of heaven in the flesh. Rejoice, great teacher of the path of salvation. Rejoice, shining through your hard work in the monastery of Boris and Gleb. Rejoice, more patient and long-suffering than Christ. Rejoice, praise and glory to fasters. Rejoice, the purest mirror of the abstinence of ascetics. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 4
The devil, who hates goodness, raises a storm of great misfortunes, but does not shake the valor of your soul, in the midst of the cave of temptations, silently calling out God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the Lord in his Gospel saying that through many sorrows it is fitting for us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, you have prepared your scars for wounds and your doe for blows, ready to endure all bitterness for the sake of Christ. We, who see the great heights of your spiritual life, please you with the following praise: Rejoice, having surrendered everything to the will of the Lord. Rejoice, loving Christ Crucified above all else. Rejoice, having made Job like yourself through the patience of suffering. Rejoice, you who bore the marks of the Lord Jesus on your body. Rejoice, you who have placed the bonds of Christ upon yourself. Rejoice, already bound by the iron cunning of the enemy. Rejoice, rejoicing angels in the greatness of your exploits. Rejoice, you amazing people with your cruel life. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 5
Like a more godly star, flow through your earthly career, Irinarsha, we cover you with the omnipotent Grace of God, and we make you worthy of heavenly visions, singing to the Lady in nights and days: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Seeing the aliens of the monastery, you labored in it, despising the earth, and walking in shirts and without shoes, you were indignant and twice from your fence you were a monster. You, being kindly, flowed into the city of Rostov, sending up prayers for those who drove you out. For this reason, receive from us the following: Rejoice, thou who shone forth through the patience of all kinds of sorrows. Rejoice, thou who through free poverty acquired eternal wealth. Rejoice, thou who in every way pleases the Master of all. Rejoice, living life equal to the angels on earth. Rejoice, bright lamp of faith. Rejoice, faithful mentor to the coming city. Rejoice, all earthly beings of understanding. Rejoice, you have made the robe of your soul whiter through your kindness. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 6
The preacher of the Divine will for you appeared in the self-brotherhood of the Holy Romance with David, and in a vision you appeared in your monastery, from which you were expelled, like a tax-dealer. Having risen from the vision and being filled with joy, you cried out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
Having risen up as a grace-filled lamp, the Lord revealed you, always unknown to your destinies, from the fence of the monastery of the holy martyrs to the city of Rostov, and His name will be glorified about you in the monasteries of Abraham and Lazarus. We were surprised at God’s look at you, and we say to you: Rejoice, you who were an instrument of the will of God. Rejoice, you who live in humility. Rejoice, thou who hast eradicated passions from your soul. Rejoice, venerable Abraham, by the appearance of the venerable type. Rejoice, having bound yourself in a union of love with blessed John. Rejoice, you who listened to the insightful verb of his mouth. Rejoice, you who have sanctified the centuries of Rostov’s deeds. Rejoice, zealous prayer book for all those who come to you. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 7
If you want everyone to be saved, the Lord Lord with a wonderful voice will turn you away from your intention to leave the borders of Rostov and turn away to the north. But you, having obeyed Him, having surrendered His will to yourself, cried out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The truly new Daniel appeared, reverend, in your wondrous vision of the future fate of the Kingdom of Russia, and the commandment from God received, flowed to the city of Moscow, where Tsar Basil fearlessly spoke about all who would be. We, marveling at your secret vision, bring you the following: Rejoice, wondrous seer, the future as the present, you who have seen. Rejoice, thou who in thy spirit grieved for these great ones. Rejoice, zealous obedient to the commands of God. Rejoice, fearlessly commanded living queen. Rejoice, having strengthened this with your words. Rejoice, the most firm accuser of the iniquity of her sons. Rejoice, God-pleasing prayer book for the salvation of the Kingdom of Russia. Rejoice, representative of the Russian Power before the Lord for peace. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 8
Strange and wondrous is the path of salvation that flowed, O blessed one, when we received the command from the icon of the Crucifixion of Christ, entered into the gate, tying your body in it with iron and laying many iron crosses on you, during the days and nights you called to your Master: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
You were all in mind and heart in the things above, even if you were confined in the smallest hut, reverend. In the same way, even now, being established in heaven, you intercede for everyone, with faith and love who cry out to you like this: Rejoice, you who carried on your life in patience and suffering. Rejoice, having submitted your will to the commandments of the Lord. Rejoice, illuminated by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, God-given source of miracles. Rejoice, unenvious giver of healings. Rejoice, God-wise punisher of the foolish. Rejoice, impartial proclaimer of God's truth. Rejoice, much-powerful protector of the offended. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 9
In all kinds of misfortunes and sorrows, you have been a gracious comforter to all, driving away the hearts of those who suffer with your words and your prayers, and strengthening them in their hope for the help of the Most High, and teaching them to sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The multi-talented oracles will not be able to praise the courage of your soul, our God-wise Father Irinarsha: for as a barbarian who came to your monastery and left you as a monk, you alone were not afraid of being from here, entrusting yourself to God. With the same love we praise the Lord: Rejoice, you who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul, without being afraid. Rejoice, unshakable warrior of Christ. Rejoice, beloved life of the next century, more beloved than this present life. Rejoice, by the power of your words, filled with grace, you have exposed your enemies. Rejoice, you who turned this wrath into meekness. Rejoice, you who confessed to your Tsar that you were Orthodox and faithful to your Tsar before the commanders of the enemy. Rejoice, fearless accuser of their thefts. Rejoice, faithful herald of the coming wrath of God upon them. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 10
To help those who wanted to be saved, the good leader appeared, O Reverend, from the Egypt of passions to the more promised lands, guiding and chastising with his teachings, singing to the Creator of all: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
An insurmountable wall and an indestructible fence, not just for your monastery and the land of usury, but also for the entire Russian State, have been granted by the Lord, O all-blessed One, for with your favorable prayers you protect them and free them from the presence of foreigners. For this reason, accept from us the praises of the blue: Rejoice, God-given protector of the Russian land. Rejoice, vigilant guardian of your holy monastery. Rejoice, your love for the earthly fatherland is manifest in your life. Rejoice, you have preserved your love for him even after death. Rejoice, blessed Prince Demetrius with the Cross of Christ. Rejoice, thou who hast affirmed the fearlessness of the mother-in-law for the liberation of the reigning city of Moscow. Rejoice, wonderful helper of the liberation of the royal city. Rejoice, illuminating those who come to you with heavenly light. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 11
Throughout your entire life, you brought unceasing singing to God, O Reverend Father Irinarsha. Now, from us, glorified and blessed according to our inheritance on earth, there in heaven, together with the angels, they wondrously glorified the Lord: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The luminous lamp has revealed thee, O blessed one, Christ God, by whose radiance people are enlightened, and to you, as the author of their salvation, they bring this: Rejoice, worthy ascetic, conquering the enemies of salvation. Rejoice, you who graciously accepted exile. Rejoice, thou who has endured the destruction from thy prison and the beatings of the evil ones. Rejoice, having adorned your soul with heavenly gifts. Rejoice, having received the power of insight and miracles as reward for your labors and illnesses. Rejoice, freeing men from the torment of evil demons. Rejoice, the giver of God's gifts to all. Rejoice, faithful mentor to the coming Heavenly City. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 12
With the grace given to you from God, Father, you will be able to reach comfortably through the stormy sea of life, and into the quiet refuge of the Heavenly Kingdom, and there, together with You, for endless centuries we sing to our Master: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
We sing of your wondrous life, we bless your great and glorious deeds, we honor your honorable and praiseworthy death, we magnify your heavenly glory and from the abundance of our hearts we call the laudable lady: Rejoice, thou counted among the saints in the heavenly face. Rejoice, quick helper to Christians. Rejoice, you who preserved complete poverty to the end. Rejoice, your heaviest chains of arms, like utensils carried on your shoulders. Rejoice, all-merciful giver of free healings. Rejoice, inciter of those who are lazy to feat. Rejoice, guarantor of correction of sinners. Rejoice, your abode and the country of Rostov are glorious. Rejoice, reverend Irinarshe, bright adornment of the desert dwellers.
Kontakion 13
O all-praised servant of Christ and marvelous wonderworker, our reverend and blessed father Irinarsha, with faith and love we cry out to you with all diligence: accept now this little prayer of ours, and beg the Merciful God to deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes, and to free the future torments that cry out to Him: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
Prayer
O wonderful and glorious miracle worker, reverend and blessed Father Irinarsha! Glorifying your labors and illnesses and glorifying your great boldness towards the Lord, we pray to you, as a loving father: ask us from the Lord for your intercessions, even for the benefit of our souls and bodies: right faith, undoubted hope, unfeigned love, courage in temptation, patience in suffering, success in godliness, and blessing from above for all our good deeds and undertakings. Ask the saint of Christ from Almighty God: may the suffering Russian country be freed from the cruel atheists and their authorities, and may He establish the throne of Orthodox kings: His faithful servants, in sorrow and sorrow, crying out to Him day and night, may they hear the painful cry and may they deliver from destruction our belly. Do not forget, miracle-working saint, to mercifully visit your monastery, all the cities and villages of our country, preserving and protecting you from all evil with your prayers. Remember all those who have faith in you and call on your name for help, and mercifully fulfill all their good requests. To her, Holy One of God, do not deprive us sinners of your intercession, making us worthy of the end of a good life and the Kingdom of Heaven to be heirs, so that we may sing and glorify the wondrous God in our saints, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to the endless ages of ages. Amen.
Miracle Workers: Irinarch of Rostov - Recluse
Author Irina Shlionskaya
24.09.2011 16:00
Religion » Religions of Russia » Orthodoxy
The Venerable Irinarch of Rostov, who lived in the 17th century, is also known in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church as Irinarch the Recluse. He became famous not only for his Christian deeds and ascetic lifestyle, in particular for constantly wearing iron chains, but, first of all, for his gift of clairvoyance, which allowed him to foresee the future.
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In the world his name was Elijah. The boy was born in the village of Kondakovo near Yaroslavl in the family of pious peasants Akindin and Irina. Legend has it that at the age of six he told his mother: “When I grow up, I will take monastic vows and become a monk; I will carry iron and work for God and will be a teacher to all people.” And at eighteen, after the death of his father, he asked his mother for a blessing to go to the Borisoglebsky Monastery, which is on the Ustye River, 18 versts from Rostov.
