Calling St. Nicholas the “teacher of abstinence,” we address him with requests for financial assistance. Is it possible to do this? Is this acceptable?
If you carefully read the words of the prayer, it will become clear: our request is not so much for money, but for the “doors of heavenly mercy” to be opened for us through the prayers of the saint.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Prayers to Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, miracle worker
Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the most excellent servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor and quick helper everywhere in sorrow. Help me, a sinner and sad person, in this life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, most of which I have sinned from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and with all my feelings, and help me in the exodus of my soul, accursed one, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment, so that I always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit and your merciful intercession, now no, forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
Oh, all-validated and all-honorable bishop, great miracle worker, saint of Christ, Father Nicholas, man of God and faithful servant, man of desires, chosen vessel, strong pillar of the church bright, bright lamp, shining star and illuminating the whole universe. You are a righteous man, like a flourishing phoenix, planted in the palace of your Lord, living in Mireh, you are fragrant with peace and the peace flows with the ever-flowing grace of God. By your procession, most holy father, the sea was sanctified, when your many miraculous relics marched to the city of Barsky, from east to west to praise the name of the Lord. O most graceful and wonderful miracle worker, quick helper, warm intercessor, kind shepherd, saving the verbal flock from all troubles! We glorify you and magnify you, as the hope of all Christians, the source of miracles, the protector of the faithful, the wise teacher, those who hunger for a feeder, those who cry for joy, the naked, the sick, the doctor, according to our I am the floating steward, the liberator captives, widows and orphans, the nourisher and protector, the guardian of chastity, infants a gentle punisher, strength for the old, a mentor for the fasting, rest for the toilers, abundant wealth for the poor and needy. Hear us praying to you and running under your roof, show your intercession for us to the Most High and intercede with your God-pleasing prayers all that is useful for the salvation of our souls and bodies: preserve this holy monastery (or this temple), all every city and the whole and every country Christian, and people who live from all embitterment with your help, we know, we know that the prayer of the righteous, hastening for good, can do much; to you, the righteous one, according to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, the representative to the All-Merciful God of the imama, and to your, most gracious Father, warm intercession and intercession, we humbly flow: you keep us, as you are vigorous and good shepherd, from all enemies, destruction, cowardice, hail, famine , flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, and in all our troubles and tribulations, give us a helping hand, and open the doors of God’s mercy: we are still unworthy to see the heights of heaven , from the multitude of our untruths, bound by sinful bonds, and nothing less than the will of our Creator who created nor keep His commandments. Moreover, we bend our knees, contrite and humble of our hearts to our Creator, and we ask for your fatherly intercession to Him: help us, servant of God, so that we may not perish from our iniquities, hut Save us from all evil and from all things that are contrary, guide our minds and strengthen our hearts we are in the right faith, in it, through your intercession and intercession, we will not suffer wounds, nor reprimand, nor pestilence, nor any wrath from the Creator, but we will live a peaceful life here and may we be honored to see good children on the land of the living, glorifying the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, One in the Trinity, glorified and worshiped God, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Personal petition
Oh, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinners, praying to you (name) and calling for your quick intercession for help. Make our God merciful to us, so that in His goodness He will give us (the content of the petition). Deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and send us your help in every need and need of life. Amen.
Looking for a job
This prayer is said from home. You can read it in front of an icon or in front of a window. In the process of pronouncing prayer words, a person must hold a lit church candle in his hands. After completing the reading, do not extinguish it immediately, but let it burn.
The prayer is read according to the following text:
“Saint Nicholas the Pleasant, I turn to you for miraculous help. Help me...Oh, great Wonderworker! I pray you, free my mind from anger and envy. Illuminate my mind, give prudence and insight. Help me find a job that suits my needs and capabilities. May my work bring good to my family. I trust in your power and strength. Illuminate my path with miracles. Amen. »
He gave away all his inheritance to the poor
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
The saint was born in a Greek colony in Asia Minor, he was the nephew of the bishop of the city of Patara, also Nicholas, and from an early age he helped in the church, and then became a priest there. When his father and mother died and left their son an inheritance, the young man acted according to the word of Christ: he distributed all his inheritance to the poor.
Today Demre, a town in Turkey, is famous only because the name of the saint and his episcopal ministry are associated with it. In the 3rd century the city was called Myra (Lycian, as it was located in the province of Lycia). Bishop Nicholas was distinguished by his merciful attitude towards the needy and the poor; he was kind and meek towards people, but irreconcilable and intolerant towards heretics. There is even a legend according to which the saint slapped Arius at the Council of Nicaea. This fact remains controversial: on the one hand, Nicholas considered Arius a “mad blasphemer”; on the other hand, a blow to the face does not agree with the image of the bishop’s high morality.
Useful materials
The educational activities of Bishop Myra, his fight against pagan prejudices, and the destruction of idols, for example, the Temple of Artemis in Myra, remain undoubted. By the time the saint took the episcopal see, the persecution of Christians had ceased, and heresies posed a much greater danger to the church.
We call the saint the Wonderworker. During his lifetime he performed numerous miracles. So, in his youth, while sailing on a ship, Nikolai witnessed how one of the sailors fell from the mast and fell into the water from a height. He was pulled onto the deck, but the sailor was dead. Then the saint resurrected him by the power of his prayer.
To receive urgent money
Such a prayer should be addressed only in rare cases, when a person urgently needs money, but there is nowhere to get it from. For example, if a believer is in financial need, but is very sick and is unable to go to work.
Text of the prayer:
“I turn to you, Servant of God, merciful one, I am God’s servant (name) with a request. You worked miracles during your lifetime, helping people get rid of poverty. I ask you, pray to our Only and Almighty Lord, the Lord of our earth and heaven, the Great Lover of Mankind. So that he does not judge me strictly for my iniquity and my sins, but gives me blessings and prosperity according to his boundless mercy. Help me, Heavenly Saint, atone for my sins from God and protect me and my family. And don’t let me wallow in sins and poverty. Increase my wealth, but not to the detriment of other people, but for the good. Amen."
You cannot turn to a saint with such requests too often. The money received after conversion should be spent exactly on what was mentioned in the prayer.
Why the Pleasant is asked for help in financial difficulties
The saint was famous for his care for the poor. One poor man was forced to sell his only valuable thing - a carpet. The saint bought the carpet from him and returned it to the poor man's wife.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker secretly puts a bag of money in a poor man's window
But most of all, Saint Nicholas is glorified by the miracle of “three knots of gold.” One person went broke. From his former wealth, he still had three beautiful daughters. And the father decided to give them away “for a bad marriage” - but simply for shame. Having learned about this, the saint secretly came to that man’s house at night and threw a bundle of gold coins out the window. So the eldest of the daughters was saved from death, she could now get married, and the gold went to her dowry.
The father kept wondering who his benefactor was. Bishop Nikolai, meanwhile, helped arrange the fate of his middle daughter. When he threw a bundle of money for the youngest out the window, the father, who was guarding the benefactor, recognized the bishop and threw himself at his feet. Then Nikolai made the poor man promise not to reveal his name to anyone.
Interesting fact
From this miracle the tradition of Christmas gifts was born. By giving people joy, we act like St. Nicholas, and we must remember that the pleasure of consuming material goods does not overshadow our real goal - works of mercy.
In a moment of extreme need
This version of the prayer text is recommended to be read at a moment of despair due to the plight of the family. If a person does not even have the means to buy food and other essential goods, it is worth asking St. Nicholas for help in changing the current situation.
The prayer goes like this:
“Oh Nicholas, human intercessor, our helper! Help the servant of God (your name) in real life! Ask the Lord for the well-being of my family, beg Him in deed, word, and action. Deliver me from poverty and torment. I will glorify Your name, the Name of God, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen! »
Miracles Revealed
There are hundreds of miracles that the Saint performed. The best known is the condemnation of men. Nicholas came to the place of execution and stopped the executioner, who had already raised his sword over the heads of the guilty. He realized that the selfish mayor was to blame.
Also, thanks to the Wonderworker, the city was saved. He came in a dream to a wealthy merchant and asked him to sell grain to the city residents. In a dream, he gave him three grains, which the merchant woke up and saw in his hand. Thanks to this, the city of Myra was saved from hunger.
There are stories about how Nikolai appeared to people at crucial moments in their lives, guiding them on the right path. He led out those caught in the storm and those who were illegally imprisoned.
How to pray correctly?
In order for Nicholas the Pleasant to hear your prayers, your thoughts must be pure. Appealing to the help of a saint out of selfishness, with greed, malice and thirst for profit in the soul will not lead to anything good.
Don't even try to ask for money for entertainment and expensive purchases. Such prayers will remain unanswered.
Go to the temple to light a candle in front of the image of the saint and pray. However, at home, in front of the icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant, you can also read the text of the prayer. It is advisable to learn it by heart.
If there is no image of a saint, it’s also not a problem. The main thing is a sincere attitude and the ability to concentrate on prayer and not be distracted by extraneous thoughts.
It is better to pray at home in the morning, after waking up, and in the evening, before going to bed. You can visit church at any convenient opportunity.
Before and after prayer, it is recommended to read Psalm 37. Believers are convinced that it helps well with financial difficulties.
So, which of the prayers to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help with money is the strongest (in Russian)?
What prayers will help improve money matters?
The prayer Nikolai Ugodnik for money and good luck, for material wealth, for help in a difficult financial situation. But it is worth understanding that the Orthodox Saint will not give everything just like that. Only people who want to achieve financial freedom can ask for help. “Water does not flow under a lying stone” - this should be clearly understood. Nicholas the Wonderworker is ready to help, but only if the person himself takes active steps towards his goal.
General recommendations
It is not necessary to memorize the texts of prayers in order to receive the help and patronage of St. Nicholas. You can contact him in your own words and tell him about your problems.
It is important to remember that there are several days a year when a prayer request to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will have special power. This is August 11, when Christians celebrate the saint's Nativity, December 19, the day of his memory, and May 22, when the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker were transported to Italy. Pray on these dates, and help will definitely come.
By the way, prayers to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help with money, strong and effective, can still be listened to on the Internet and thus memorized. The main thing to remember is: as soon as your request to the saint is granted, you must thank him for his help.
