Who to pray for grandchildren
In Orthodoxy, prayer requests can be addressed not only to God, but also to the Most Holy Theotokos, saints and angels. They are intercessors (mediators) in a person’s petitions before the Lord. What is asked is given by God himself.
Those who attach a special mystical meaning to the grandmother’s prayer, considering it the most powerful, are extremely mistaken. A prayer for grandchildren is not a conspiracy, after reading which a grandmother will “save” her grandchildren from harm. You can make a prayer request to the saint who is the patron saint of your grandson.
Most often, grandparents ask:
- Mother of God - she is the protector of all mothers and children, intercessor before Jesus Christ for families.
- Nicholas the Wonderworker - during his lifetime he cared for the needy and was the patron saint of orphans and widows.
- Matrona of Moscow - this saint is always approached with requests for a family, despite the fact that during her life the old woman did not have a family, she always took special care of mothers and their children with special love.
- Panteleimon the Healer - this saint always answers requests for healing. Requests for the children’s health do not go unanswered.
In addition to these saints, you can contact:
- Seraphim of Sarov;
- holy martyrs Boris and Gleb;
- Great Martyr Paraskeva;
- Ambrose of Milan;
- Alexander Svirsky.
When is prayer used?
Prayer is a kind of connection between a person and God, it is a way to ask for help or blessing. There are many cases in the world where a simple prayer, coming from the depths of the soul, filled with sincerity and faith, helped people cope with a serious illness, life’s difficulties, gain confidence in their abilities and the support of the Lord.
Prayers for children are considered the most frequent and strongest, because we put all our love, strength and soul into children, and therefore we pray for them fervently and sincerely.
There is a separate chapter in the Psalter dedicated to prayers for children and grandchildren:
- Prayer for my daughter;
- Prayer request for the health of my son;
- Prayer service for the birth of a child;
- Mother's prayer;
- Prayer request for a restful sleep;
- Grandmother's prayer for the health of her grandchildren.
A prayer for grandchildren can be said in different situations: with a request for the birth of a grandson, with a wish that he does not get sick, for a successful marriage or marriage of grandchildren, and in other cases.
Prayer to the Mother of God
Mother of God, Most Holy Theotokos, my Lord Jesus Christ and the entire Holy Trinity, I ask, I pray: give consolation, bless my grandchildren for a happy life, for longevity. I, sinful and unworthy, pray for them. I don’t pray for myself, but for my grandchildren.
So that they always have smart heads, clear views, playful legs, pure souls. Deliver them from hard times, as well as from bad life. Cover with your Holy Veil, protect from great illness, from dashing vodka, from a treacherous knife, from gun fire, from the evil eye, from damage, from all sorts of attacks. Have mercy, save, save my dear grandchildren! I bow to you a hundred times, ask you a hundred times and still about the same thing. Amen.
Prayer to the Mother of God for children and grandchildren for health
At times when children's health is at risk, you want to take all measures to help them. The strongest prayer for the health of children and grandchildren, read before the face of the Mother of God, will help alleviate the condition.
Showing sincerity, you can ask for a speedy recovery to all those suffering. After this, all that remains is to wait for help from above to come and the child to get back on his feet.
“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (names), all youths, young women and infants, baptized and nameless and carried in their mother’s womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to their parents, pray to my Lord and Your Son to grant them what is useful for their salvation. I entrust them to Your maternal supervision, for You are the Divine Protection of Your servants.
Mother of God, introduce me to the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names) caused by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Your, Most Pure, heavenly protection. Amen".
Basic rules for reading prayers
Petitions for grandchildren should always be made sincerely and only with love. Prayer is, first of all, the correct state of the heart, so it doesn’t really matter what words to say, if they are said with love and for good, then the Lord will hear it. You can ask for blessings for your grandchildren every day, during the morning reading of the rule or the evening.
In addition to regular requests, you can also:
- At the Sunday service in the church, submit a note about your health, indicating the names at baptism.
- If necessary, order a prayer for healing if the baby is sick.
- Place a lighted candle in front of the icon of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, as well as in front of the images of saints, who are also addressed.
- Read the prayers in the temple, supplementing them with your own words of petition.
Whom to ask?
The appeal should always first be made to the Lord, because only the Creator has the power to change someone’s life and destiny. Sincere words will allow the grandmother to turn to the throne of the Heavenly King and receive help from above. You can ask in your own words, praying for mercy for your descendants, you can read special texts to the saints. Most often, grandmothers ask:
- Mother of God - she is the protector of all mothers and children, intercessor before Jesus Christ for families.
- Nicholas the Wonderworker - during his lifetime he cared for the needy and was the patron saint of orphans and widows.
- Matrona of Moscow - this saint is always approached with requests for a family, despite the fact that during her life the old woman did not have a family, she always took special care of mothers and their children with special love.
- Panteleimon the Healer - this saint always answers requests for healing. Requests for the children’s health do not go unanswered.
Grandmothers often pray for their grandchildren, as their life journey is just beginning
In addition to these saints, you can contact:
- Seraphim of Sarov;
- holy martyrs Boris and Gleb;
- Great Martyr Paraskeva;
- Ambrose of Milan;
- Alexander Svirsky.
You can read prayers for them in general for children or for specific needs and requirements of grandchildren. First of all, of course, we must turn to the Lord Father:
Lord, Heavenly Father, save, preserve and protect in all ways, in all roads, in all deeds of God's servant (name of grandson or granddaughter), his clear eyes, playful legs, angelic soul. Save, save the dashing from trouble, from a bad life, from all sorts of ailments, take away, Lord, evil people. Lord, have mercy and pity, save and protect God’s servant(s) (name of grandson or granddaughter). Amen.
After reading the petition to the Mother of God:
Mother of God, Most Holy Theotokos, my Lord Jesus Christ, and the entire Holy Trinity, I ask, I pray - give consolation, bless my grandchildren for a happy life, for longevity. I, sinful and unworthy, pray for them. I don’t pray for myself, but for my grandchildren.
So that they always have smart heads, clear views, playful legs, pure souls. Deliver them from hard times, as well as from bad life. Cover with your Holy Veil, protect from great illness, from dashing vodka, from a treacherous knife, from gun fire, from the evil eye, from damage, from all sorts of attacks.
Have mercy, save, save my dear grandchildren! I bow to you a hundred times, I ask you a hundred times and all about the same thing. Amen!
O Most Holy Lady Virgin Mary,
save and keep my children (names) under Your roof,
all youths, young women and babies,
baptized and nameless and carried in the womb.
Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood,
keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to your parents,
pray to my Lord and Thy Son that He may grant them what is useful for their salvation.
I entrust them to Your maternal care,
for Thou art the Divine Cover of Thy servants.
A petition to Matrona of Moscow is also effective:
Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. Your grandmother is begging you for her grandchildren and children. Protect them from life’s troubles and heal them from inevitable illnesses. Give them strength for holy Orthodoxy and ask the Lord God for generous forgiveness. Reject all envious glances and save yourself from the tricks of evil people. Forgive me too for unrepentant sins and restless thoughts. Thy will be done. Amen.
You can ask for grandchildren in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost” or “Joy of All Who Sorrow”; it is also worth purchasing and reading the texts in front of the icon of the Great Martyr Barbara. The main thing is to do this with a pure heart and consistency.
A prayer for grandchildren, offered from a pure heart, is considered the most powerful
Prayer for grandchildren to the Mother of God
Appealing to Divine powers through an Orthodox prayer service is a kind of ritual passed on from one generation to another. After all, it is grandmothers who pass on this tradition to their descendants. The Orthodox prayer for children and grandchildren to the Mother of God is a kind of amulet, thanks to which caring old people want to make life a little easier for their grandchildren. Prayer petitions in the Christian religion for the health of their descendants, as a rule, consist of a whole list of requests for them.
Having lived quite a long life, grandparents always experience worries and worries about their grandchildren and at the same time try with all their might to help them with instructions and various advice, but the current generation in most cases is not very keen to listen to the experience of the old people.
Protective Angel
The effect of the words spoken by a grandmother or grandfather can be strengthened if the prayers are supplemented with a petition from the Guardian Angel. To do this, you need to pray together with the child’s parents. The whole family needs to go to church and be cleansed of sins.
For the Guardian Angel the text reads as follows:
After the main words have been spoken, it is necessary to thank in advance all the saints, angels and especially the Almighty for the help they provide.
In order for help to come faster, you can try to cleanse not only the soul, but also the body. To do this, you need to adhere to proper nutrition and not allow yourself junk food - this negatively affects the state of not only the body, but also the soul.
Questions for the priest
My grandson has health problems.
Doctors don't know how to cure him. She has been in the hospital for three months. She invited him to go to church, but he flatly refused. Should I force him or should I leave everything to the doctors? You should not force a person if he does not want to follow your will. Modern medicine is good, but try to persuade your grandson to visit the temple if possible. Miracles often happen in the House of the Lord. The main thing is to believe, and the rest will happen according to the will of the Almighty.
My daughter is an atheist, like her husband. They forbid me to read a prayer to my granddaughter before bed. The prayer is short, more for calming. But they believe it will have a detrimental effect on her. What to do?
A simple prayer will not harm your granddaughter. It's just that you express your love for her in this way. And love is the Lord. The Almighty appreciates such actions and will definitely protect your granddaughter and make sure that the child does not get sick, even if the parents speak out against Him. But don't overdo it. Have humility in your heart if you feel that family relationships are deteriorating.
Where is the best place to read a prayer for granddaughters?
The ideal option would be a temple. It is there that the necessary atmosphere is created and there is a high probability that the Lord will hear you. However, private (home) reading is also permitted. The main role in this matter is played by mood. The person reading the prayer should be in a positive frame of mind. He should not be overcome by negative thoughts or emotions. Only in this case will prayer reach the Creator.
Which prayers are the most effective: in the original or adapted into Russian?
The clergy believe that the traditional version will be appropriate because it was what the saints of the past used to communicate with heaven. However, an adapted version is also suitable for the modern believer. In this matter, it is not the translation that is important, but the meaning of the prayer. If a believer understands Old Church Slavonic, let him pray in this language. If he prefers the adapted version, let him read in Russian. God does not hear the voice of our body. He hears the voice of our soul.
Prayer for the happiness of grandchildren
There is also a short prayer in which grandmothers, turning to the Almighty, ask for a happy life for them. Here is her text:
The Lord is happy with the love of people, and let my grandson/granddaughter (name) be happy. Bless You, God, (name), fortunately too. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
