Every parent wants to surround their child not only with love, but also with protection. Life is unpredictable and we don't know what awaits us tomorrow. Therefore, prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for children takes on paramount importance. Family ties are much stronger than they seem. We can say that parental care is similar to the love of God.
This means that the prayer to the Mother of God for children, which is read by a parent who has repented of his sins for the sake of the child, becomes several times stronger. It is supported by noble feelings that are so dear to the Almighty. This prayer is often performed by women.
It's not surprising. The Mother of God was also the mother of Christ, so she knows what it is to raise a child and what it means to protect him. Just as she prayed for the health and safety of her child, so we should follow her example and pray to Him for the blessing of our children.
How to read a prayer for children to the Mother of God
When praying to the Most Holy Theotokos for children, combine kindness with the words of prayer. If you want to fulfill a request for protection, ask the corresponding icon. Remember that you are asking for children. They are pure and sinless. And this means that you must repent of your sins, because there are no absolutely sinless people.
Reading the holy words must be accompanied by sincerity, true faith in your words, purity of thoughts and a positive attitude. It is better to pray daily and ask not only for your own, but also for the heirs of your close friends. You can also read strong prayers for children from their mother.
If you wish, you can order a prayer service to the Virgin Mary in the temple. However, this is at your discretion.
Prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary for children
Prayer for children in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Theodorovskaya”
First prayer
Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the only hope for us sinners!
We resort to You and pray to You, for you have great boldness before the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, who was born of You in the flesh.
Do not despise our tears, do not abhor our sighs, do not reject our sorrow, do not disgrace our trust in You, but beseech the Lord God with Your motherly prayers,
may he grant us sinners and unworthy to be freed from sins and passions of the soul and body, to die to the world and live to Him alone all the days of our lives.
O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, travel and protect and protect those who are traveling, deliver those captives from captivity, free those suffering from troubles, comfort those in sorrow, sorrow and misfortune, alleviate poverty and all bodily suffering, and grant to everyone everything necessary for life, piety and life more temporary.
Save, O Lady, all countries and cities, and this country and this city, to whom this miraculous and holy icon of Thy was given for consolation and protection,
deliver me from famine, destruction, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, internecine warfare, and turn away all righteously driven anger against us.
Grant us time for repentance and conversion, deliver us from sudden death, and during our exodus appear to us, the Virgin Mary,
and deliver us from the airy ordeals, the princes of this age, vouchsafe us at the Last Judgment of Christ to stand at the right hand, and make us heirs of eternal blessings, so that we may forever glorify the magnificent name of Your Son and our God with His Beginning Father and His Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and ever.
Amen.
Second prayer
O Most Merciful Lady, Queen Theotokos, accept our humble prayer, and do not reject us, Our Intercession and Refuge,
and do not disdain us, unworthy, but as the Merciful One, do not stop praying to Him who You gave birth to, that He may grant us forgiveness of many of our sins, and may He save us in the same way as the message of destinies.
Have mercy on us, Lady, have mercy on us, for there is no salvation for us from works.
It is also true that we cry out to Ti:
have mercy on Thy servants, and show our barren heart fruitful in good deeds.
Look down on us unworthy.
You are our hope and protection, life and light to our heart.
As you raised up the Everlasting Light from Your womb, illuminate our soul, O Pure One, and drive away all darkness in our hearts.
Grant us tenderness, repentance and contrition of heart.
Grant us, all the days of our lives, to do the will of Thy Son and our God and to please Him alone in everything.
O Mother of God, do not stop praying to the One born of You for all those who flow with faith to this miraculous image of Yours and give them quick help and consolation in sorrows, misfortunes, and suffering,
deliver them from slander and human malice, from enemies visible and invisible, and from all needs and sorrows.
Save our fatherland, this city and all cities and countries from all troubles and needs, and make our God merciful to us,
turn away all His wrath against us and deliver us from His due and righteous rebuke.
O God-loving Lady, adornment of the angels, glory to the martyrs and joy to all the saints, pray to the Lord with them, that he may grant us in repentance to end the course of our life.
The hour of death, Most Holy Virgin, deliver us from the power of demons and condemnation, and the answer, and terrible trials, and bitter ordeals, and eternal fire, yes, having been honored with the glorious Kingdom of God,
We magnify You and glorify Christ our God, incarnate from You, to Him be glory with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
Prayer three
To whom will I call, the Lady;
to whom shall I resort in my sorrow;
To whom will I bring my tears and sighs, if not to You, Queen of Heaven and earth.
Who will pluck me from the mire of sins and iniquities, if not You, O Mother of the Belly, Intercessor and Refuge of the human race.
Hear my groaning, comfort me and have mercy in my sorrow, protect me in troubles and misfortunes, deliver me from bitterness and sorrows and all sorts of ailments and diseases, from visible and invisible enemies,
pacify the enmity of those who oppress me, so that I will be delivered from the slander and malice of men;
So free me from your flesh and vile customs.
Cover me under the canopy of Your mercy, so that I may find peace and joy and cleansing from sins.
I entrust myself to your Motherly intercession: be my Mother and Hope, Protection and Help and Intercession, joy and consolation and a quick Helper in everything.
Oh, wonderful Lady!
Everyone flows to You, without Your all-powerful help does not leave:
For this reason, even though I am unworthy, I come running to You, so that I may be delivered from sudden and cruel death, gnashing of teeth and eternal torment.
I am worthy to receive the Kingdom of Heaven, and I say to You in the tenderness of my heart:
Rejoice, Mother of God, our zealous Representative and Intercessor, forever and ever.
Amen.
What can't you do?
Parents are vulnerable in their worry. When their child is in danger, they begin to torture themselves. At such moments, the forces of evil become active and try to find a hole in the heart of the parent.
While reading the prayer, make sure that:
- You are calm and do not want to curse your child. The reasons may be different, but the fact remains: a curse is a sin. It can only be washed away with fervent prayer, but it will certainly bring grief into the life of the curser and the damned.
- Think positively, don't think about failures. The Lord sees the tossing of your soul. If you think about a negative future, He will fulfill exactly that scenario.
Never say bad things about children! This way you will bring trouble upon yourself, which will not soon be averted.
Prayer for children to the Lord Jesus Christ and Nicholas the Wonderworker
While the child is growing up, it is imperative to pray for him. This will allow him to grow in a harmonious world. Most often, prayers are offered to the Savior Jesus Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Prayers for a difficult child
If a child has difficulty studying or problems arise with his upbringing, then you need to turn to Jesus Christ with the following prayer:
“Lord Jesus Christ, you are truly the Savior of all people. You entered into the hearts of the twelve apostles and shared your truths with us through your holy lips. Send the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, upon the child, my child, the servant of God (the name of the child, fill his heart with the truths of the Holy Scriptures. Help him learn to live according to the commandments of God and learn earthly truths. Amen."
Prayer for children on the road
You should definitely pray for a child who is going on the road. In this case, it is better to turn to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in prayer. During his lifetime, he himself was a traveler, so he always responds to requests for help on the road.
The prayer text may sound like this:
“I turn to you, Saint Nicholas, with a sincere request, I, the Servant of God (proper name). Help, Great Wonderworker, my child on the road, protect him from all surprises and troubles on the road. Bless him on his long journey and protect him from all temptations, help him resist the devil’s temptations. Let my child reach his destination unharmed, protect him from any problems in a dense forest, in a swamp, in a fast river, in the endless sea. Protect him from unkind people and evil animals. With a mother’s word, I see off my child on the road and hope for Your support, Saint Nicholas. I will glorify all your good deeds in prayers until the end of my days. I completely trust the will of God. Amen".
Strong prayer for children to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In order to easily understand the meaning of the content, the prayer of the Most Holy Theotokos for children is adapted to the Russian language. It will not be difficult for a modern believer to understand the intent of the prayer book. Since not everyone is able to learn this text, it is allowed to carry a piece of paper with a prayer in the inner pockets of clothes and read it in times of dire need.
What is the power of a mother’s prayer to the Mother of God for children?
Any childhood problem resonates in the mother’s loving heart with pain and anxiety. And even though the son or daughter is already an adult, for her they will forever remain children. The Almighty and the Mother of God will never listen indifferently to mother’s prayers for help. It is believed that fervent prayer can save even in the most hopeless cases, when doctors give up.
Great power is faith without doubt. A strong message into God's world is capable of miracles. Prayer to the Mother of God will help
- daughters in labor;
- to my son in the cruel hour of persecution;
- protect inexperienced children from being deceived by dangerous people;
- from the wiles of demons.
If a parent takes care in the morning, praying for her children, this will ward off troubles from them for the entire coming day. Prayers at night give the child peace and sleep, without nightmares and disturbing dreams. Don’t forget to bless your child every day, this will help him cope with the worries ahead.
"Healer"
One of the most powerful icons to help cope with the disease. There are many faces of saints, but for these problems it is recommended to turn to the image of the “Healer”. Often in moments of despair, women prayed to her, and, according to the recollections of many, help came.
01.10 is considered a day of remembrance. On this day it is good to visit the temple and ask for healing for your child. Let’s talk about just one of the many cases of images helping people. The once-living Moscow priest Vikenty suddenly fell seriously ill, his consciousness left him, and his tongue became black. The pain was so strong that he screamed against his will. Then the poor priest began to pray for mercy to the image of the Mother of God, so that she would save him from such suffering. Even losing his last strength, he whispered his prayers.
According to eyewitnesses caring for the patient, it is recorded that his bedroom suddenly became all bright, as if white rays had pierced, and the Mother of God appeared before him. She lightly touched Vincent with the rod, and the illness retreated. Since that time, the wondrous image has been in almost every church, and in some places even in a hospital.
Prayer to the Mother of God “Addition of mind”
The “Increase in Mind” prayer is often read when one wants to achieve success in the academic field. There are many examples when the blessing of the Mother of God changed a child’s life for the better. The main thing is to treat prayer with understanding and believe in the end result.
Prayer to the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God
The prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary is intended to protect children. The danger may be different, but the result is the same - the child will be worried or even in a state of fear. A loving parent will not only try to help his child on his own, but will also ask for support from the Heavenly Kingdom.
Prayer for the babies of the Mother of God "Mammal"
This prayer is read by future mothers who are experiencing difficulties in the process of childbirth. They are afraid of the pain that childbirth will bring. But if you trust in the help of the Mother of God, then everything will work out. The main thing is to believe in Her and in Help. Then a healthy boy will be born, and the birth will be easy. The prayer should be read in a cheerful mood. Then maternal protection will manifest itself.
Questions for the priest
My daughter was diagnosed with infertility.
The second day she cries, because she really wants to have a child. Her husband is also at a loss. Tell me if it is possible to ask the Lord to heal Her. Of course you can! Infertility is a terrible disease. But it can also be cured if you do not give up trying to conceive a child and pray tirelessly. Praying to the “Mammal” icon can help. The Mother of God herself will watch over your daughter and help her in all endeavors related to the child. Having a child is a wonderful gift. It must be earned if it is not given.
Can I pray online or via photo?
It all depends on how much you believe in God. Some people find it difficult without specific images, as the meaning of prayer is lost. Many believers are drawn to the spiritual trace of a consecrated icon. He helps the soul of the person praying to find the way to the Heavenly Kingdom. We recommend that you contact your spiritual mentor and talk with him about this topic.
My son has problems with his studies at school. Not because he doesn’t want to study, but because it doesn’t work out. Every evening she cries, but does not give up. I try to explain the topics to him, but he still doesn’t understand. Will the saints help in this matter?
In your case, the prayer to the “Increase in Mind” icon will help. Go to church with this icon for a week and pray to the Mother of God. The result will definitely appear.
Orthodox prayers for the baptism of a child
Orthodox prayers are required to be read at the birth of a child. This is a great festive event, which is associated with the fact that ways for direct communication with God are opened for the child.
Prayer for parents
During the baptism of a child, parents must always read the well-known “Our Father” prayer. She will protect the baby from evil and other negativity and will lead his soul to the true path. In addition, on this Holy Day one should read a prayer to raise a child in a Christian spirit.
It sounds like this:
“I, servant of God (proper name), turn to You, our All-Merciful Lord. I thank You for the birth of my child and ask you to grant him baptism. Have mercy on my child and guide him on the right path. I humbly pray for my child and entrust him to Your care and protection. I ask You to put strong faith and strength into his soul in order to resist the temptations of the devil. Honor him with the honor of loving our Savior Jesus Christ very much. Guide, Lord, my child along the righteous path, fill his soul with love and goodness. Grant him spiritual and physical health. In the name of the Lord God, lead him to a quiet haven of life and give him hope for eternal life after death in the Kingdom of God. Amen".
Prayer for godparents
During baptism, godparents read the “Creed” prayer.
Its text in Russian is as follows:
“I sincerely and deeply believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of everything visible and invisible in heaven and earth. I believe in the Son of God Jesus Christ, the only begotten, true God, born of true God. He became the Savior for us people and came down from heaven for our salvation. He took on flesh from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became a man. He was crucified by Pontius Pilate, endured terrible torment and was buried. But he rose again on the third day and ascended to Heaven. And he is there with his great glory to judge the living and the dead. There will be no end to his kingdom. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who gives life, who proceeds from the Father, who is connected with the Father and the Son, who is glorified in prayer, and who addresses people through the prophets. I believe in one, catholic and apostolic Church. I recognize only baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead in the next century. Amen".
