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All believers in difficult situations ask for help and support from the Holy Great Martyrs. Prayers to the Saints give strength to find a way out, seemingly where there is none. Each of us has our own favorite Saints, to whom we entrust our problems and share our worries and experiences.
John Chrysostom is one of the beloved and most revered Saints. But why the Orthodox love him so much and trust him so much, you and I will now find out.
Prayer of St. John Chrysostom
During his life, John Chrysostom became famous for his successful, fruitful theological activity. After many years of serving the Lord, he was also appointed Archbishop of Constantinople, and wrote a large number of valuable works.
His life was not at all easy. John's father died when the boy was still small, so his mother was involved in his proper upbringing. He grew up to be an educated, intelligent, well-read and talented person. During his life he knew glory as a successful theologian and church leader. Like many Saints, he also experienced persecution for the Orthodox faith.
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The prayer to John Chrysostom is very effective. It will help get rid of despair in moments of grief and spiritual despondency. Most often, Orthodox Christians ask the Saint:
- about the health of family and friends;
- about the understanding of children, husbands, wives and parents;
- about help in worldly affairs;
- about peace of mind, pacification.
How prayer reading helps
Prayer for understanding helps in such cases:
- the person has a congenital malformation, dementia;
- indecision in making some important decision;
- absent-mindedness, inability to concentrate on a task;
- with difficulties in studying. Students often turn to the Mother of God on the eve of exams;
- when there is no clear understanding of how to act in the future, what to strive for.
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Prayer in front of the image “Increasing the mind” is really capable of guiding a person on the true path even in such difficult situations as addiction to gambling, drugs, and others. The main thing is to sincerely believe in help from above.
Prayer for understanding of John Chrysostom
It should be read when it is necessary to bring some understanding to a person close to you (be it a wife, husband) or to direct them to the true path. For example, this prayer service is ideal if your child has fallen into bad company or when your husband has given in to sinful temptation. But by turning to John, you will be able to decide everything more than ever. Read these words from his face:
“O great saint John Chrysostom! You received many and varied gifts from the Lord and, as a good and faithful servant, you multiplied all the talents given to you for good, for this reason you were truly a universal teacher, as every age and every rank learns from you.
You are the image of obedience to the youth, the luminary of chastity to the young, the mentor of hard work to the husband, the teacher of kindness to the old, the rule of abstinence to the monk, the leader of those who pray, inspired by God, the enlightener of wisdom to those who seek wisdom, the inexhaustible source of living words to those who speak kindly, to those who do good. - the star of mercy, the ruler - the image of the wise, the zealot of truth - the inspirer of boldness, the righteousness of the persecuted - the mentor of patience, you were everything to everyone, and you saved everyone.
Over all of these you have acquired love, which is the bond of perfection, and with that, as if by the power of the Divine, you have united all the gifts in your one person, and here you have shared the reconciling love, in the interpretation of the words of the apostles, you preached to all the faithful.
We, sinners, each one of us having our own talent, the unity of spirit in the union of the world are not imams, we are vain, irritating each other, envious of each other, for this sake of our gift we are divided not into peace and salvation, but into enmity and condemnation.
Moreover, we fall to you, the saint of God, overwhelmed by discord, and in contrition of heart we ask: with your prayers drive away from our hearts all pride and envy that divides us, so that in many places there will be one church body, so that, according to your prayerful words, we will love each other and with one mind we confess the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."
How to read
It is better to pray in front of the face of the Mother of God “Addition of mind.” Under no circumstances should clippings from a magazine or newspaper be used as an icon. The image must be purchased at the church store.
A candle should be lit in front of the icon, which serves as a voluntary sacrifice from the believer and introduces him to the Divine light. There are also prayers to saints and to the Lord that help to gain enlightenment. You need to pronounce the following words:
Give, Lord, now to my unworthiness also the grace of understanding, so as to recognize what is pleasant for You, and what is useful for me, and not only to recognize, but also to do, so as not to get carried away and not to cleave to empty things, to have compassion for those who suffer and to be condescending to sinners. Give, Lord, now to my unworthiness also the grace of understanding, so as to recognize what is pleasant for You, and what is useful for me, and not only to recognize, but also to do, so as not to get carried away and not to cleave to empty things, to have compassion for those who suffer and to be condescending to sinners. Amen. O wonderful servant of God, Father Silouan! By the grace given to you by God, tearfully pray for the entire universe - the dead, the living and the future - do not remain silent for us to the Lord, who diligently fall to you and touchingly ask for your intercession (names). Move, O all-blessed one, to prayer the Zealous Intercessor of the Christian race, the Most Blessed Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, who miraculously called you to be a faithful worker in Her earthly city, where the chosen one of God begs God for our sins, merciful and long-suffering, so that our untruths and iniquities are not remembered , but according to the ineffable goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ, to spare and save us according to His great mercy. She, the saint of God, with the Most Blessed Lady of the World - the Most Holy Abbess of Athos and Her holy ascetics, ask the saints for the most holy Word of the holy Mount Athos and its God-loving desert dwellers to be preserved from all the troubles and slander of the enemy in the world. Yes, the Angels deliver the saints from evil and strengthen them in faith and brotherly love with the Holy Spirit, until the end of the century they pray for the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and show everyone the saving path, and the Earthly and Heavenly Church constantly glorifies the Creator and Father of Lights, enlightening and illuminating peace in the eternal truth and goodness of God. Ask the people of the entire earth for a prosperous and peaceful life, a spirit of humility and brotherly love, good morals and salvation, a spirit of fear of God. Let it not be malice and lawlessness that harden the hearts of men, which can destroy the love of God in men and cast them into godless enmity and fratricide, but in the power of Divine love and truth, as in heaven and on earth, hallowed be the name of God, may His holy will be done in men , and may peace and the Kingdom of God reign on earth. Likewise, for your earthly Fatherland - the Russian lands, ask, servant of God, the longed-for peace and heavenly blessing, covered by the omnipotent omophorion of the Mother of God, to get rid of famine, destruction, cowardice, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare and from all visible enemies and invisible, and thus remain the most holy house of the Most Blessed Mother of God until the end of the age, the Life-giving Cross by the power, and be established in the inexhaustible love of God. For all of us, who are immersed in the darkness of sins and warmth of repentance, who have no lower fear of God and who constantly insult the Lord who loves us immeasurably, ask, O all-blessed one, from our All-Bountiful God, so that with His All-powerful divine grace He will visit and revive our souls and all evil and let the pride of life, despondency and negligence in our hearts be abolished. We also pray that we, strengthened by the grace of the All-Holy Spirit and warmed by the love of God, in philanthropy and brotherly love, in humble crucification for one another and for everyone, may be established in the truth of God and well strengthened in the gracious love of God, and will draw closer to the filial One. Yes, thus, doing His all-holy will, in all piety and purity of temporary life, let us walk the path unashamedly and with all the saints of the Heavenly Kingdom and His Lamb we will be honored. To Him from all earthly and heavenly be glory, honor and worship, with His Beginningless Father, His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Oh, Most Holy and Most Blessed Virgin, Lady Theotokos! Look with Your merciful eye on us standing before Your holy icon and praying to You with tenderness, raise us from the depths of sin, enlighten our minds, darkened by passions, and heal the ulcers of our souls and bodies. We are not imams of other help, not imams of other hope, do You, Lady, weigh all our infirmities and sins? We resort to You and cry out: do not forsake us with Your Heavenly help, but appear to us ever and with Your ineffable mercy and bounties, save and have mercy on us , dying. Grant us correction of our sinful life and deliver us from sorrows, troubles and illnesses, from vain death, hell and eternal torment. You, Queen and Lady, are the quick Helper and Intercessor of all who flow to You, and a strong refuge for repentant sinners. Grant us, O Most Blessed and All-Immaculate Virgin, the Christian end of our life, peaceful and unashamed, and grant us, through Your intercession, to dwell in the heavenly abodes, where the unceasing voice of those celebrating with joy glorifies the Most Holy Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever , and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer of John Chrysostom before leaving home
Before leaving your loved one’s home for a long period of time or completely, you need to receive a blessing. But you can also read a prayer service to John Chrysostom. In this way, you will save yourself from demonic influence and negativity from other people. Many parents love and know this Holy Appeal.
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After all, thanks to him, parents will be able to be calm about their children, sleep peacefully and not worry about trifles. After all, now His Holiness will come to the defense of the parent’s child.
In addition, if you are faced with a difficult situation, financial, domestic, or, even worse, mental problems, then a prayer to John Chrysostom for help will save you . If you know the prayer service to Chrysostom, you will be able to live peacefully, because in his person you will find a faithful assistant. He will always be with you, but you shouldn’t forget about him. We must thank His Holiness for his sincere help, at least on the day of his memory, November 26. And you will be happy.
May the Lord protect you!
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Reading rules
Usually, a prayer for admonishing a person is read in front of the corresponding icon of the Mother of God “Addition of Mind.” Its appearance is associated with the period of reform of the Orthodox Church under Patriarch Nikon. According to legend, one monk-icon painter, doubting the truth of the adopted reforms, asked for power from above to enlighten his mind and soul.
The Mother of God appeared to him and dispelled all doubts. The monk wrote a new icon, which is not similar to the traditional images of the Byzantine and Russian schools. The Mother of God in the image hovers over Jerusalem with her Son-God. They are shrouded in one phelonion, and the angels, with their humble worship, point to the Mother of God, thereby urging them to turn to her with their requests.
Important! Before asking for help in front of the “Increasing Mind” icon, you should confess and take communion. It is believed that sins do not allow the Holy Spirit into the heart and prayer does not find a response.
If you need help constantly, then you need to pray every day. In cases where a state of confusion suddenly overcomes, it is better to go to the temple and perform a collective prayer with someone close to you. Thus, the voice of the person asking is amplified significantly.
Other Orthodox prayers:
It is better to read the prayer for admonition in the morning, so that it has a beneficial effect on a person before starting any business. When performing a night vigil, you need to thank the heavenly patrons who did not leave you in trouble. A mother can even write prayers on paper and give it to her child to help him cope with difficulties at school. But at the same time, the child should be involved in independent prayer for himself.
Reading the holy text should be done with faith and humility. Only a baptized Christian will receive help. If one prays for a loved one, it should be done with love in the heart.
Let's summarize
We talked about prayer for admonition, discussed who to contact and how. Let's highlight the main aspects:
- You need to be more careful with requests for admonition. God can reason in such a way that a person does not have the fortitude to withstand.
- Start with yourself, as they say. Before rushing to ask for admonishment for your accursed spouse and harmful children, ask God for help for yourself, for your admonition. How it's done? Through the Jesus Prayer.
- Do not be afraid to turn to the Mother of God with your troubles. The texts of prayers before her images are given above.
- John Chrysostom and Silouan of Athos will not abandon those who ask them for help with faith and hope.
- Let's not forget about our guardian angel. We often upset him. Instead of doing this, it’s better to pray and ask for help.
Is it possible to pray in a temple?
Not only is it possible, but it is also necessary. It’s one thing to say a prayer for admonition at home, and another to serve prayers in church. What prayer services? About help to the Mother of God, to the saints of God and to the Savior himself.
Come to the temple, write notes about your health, serve a prayer service. Buy candles and place them in front of the images of those from whom you are asking for help. Stand in silence, pray with concentration, ask for help.
If you want to stand quietly and pray, come to church after services or on weekdays. Sunday morning is usually crowded. But this does not mean that you should not go to services. An Orthodox Christian must attend church at least once a week.
Be careful what you ask for
Strange subtitle. What's wrong with asking God to admonish your children, loved ones, or other half? Guidance on the true path can be different. It’s not for nothing that they say: if the Lord gives understanding, He will give understanding.
Let's give an example: there lived an old mother with a divorced son. Her son is not bad: he didn’t offend his mother, he carried a bag of groceries home, and he earned good money. One problem - he drank. From the word "strongly". God rewarded him with heroic health. And to get drunk, the son had to drink a fairly decent amount of alcohol.
One day an old woman went to visit her granddaughter. The son went into all sorts of troubles. It got to the point where I got hit on the head by a drinking buddy. Result: concussion and long sick leave.
And before that, the old mother kept asking God to bring her lost son to reason. Did you ask? Receive and sign.
So be careful in your requests to admonish your loved ones.
