Prayer to Saint Seraphim of Sarov - sacred texts to the saint for help in work, marriage and healing

“The mercy of God is hidden in involuntary illnesses”

(Amvrosy Optinsky)

What could be more tormenting to the human heart than the pain and suffering of those who are seriously ill. Sometimes grief in the form of a bodily illness is given to cleanse the soul. Some bravely endure the torment of bodily ailments. Such was the righteous Job the Long-Suffering, who endured the torment of leprosy without complaining. Mere mortals await help from heavenly patrons and rush with prayer to confessors of God, such as St. Seraphim of Sarov. He was perspicacious, saw the heart of a person and could cure both physical and spiritual diseases.

St. Seraphim of Sarov

Prayer 1*

Audio:
Oh, most wonderful Father Seraphim, great miracle worker of Sarov, quick and obedient helper to all who come running to you! During the days of your earthly life, no one was tired of you and was inconsolable when you left, but everyone received the sweetness of the vision of your face and the sweet voice of your words. Moreover, the gift of healing, the gift of insight, the gift of healing for weak souls has appeared in you abundantly. When God called you from earthly labors to Heavenly rest, your love ceased from us, and it is impossible to count your miracles, multiplying like the stars of heaven: behold, to all the ends of the earth You appear to the people of God and grant them healing. In the same way, we cry out to you: O humble and meek servant of God, bold man of prayer to Him, deny those who call upon you! Offer up your merciful prayer for us to the Lord of strength, may He grant us all that is beneficial in this life and all that is useful for spiritual salvation, may He protect us from the falls of sin and may He teach us true repentance, without any recourse novena usher into the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, where you now in ever-shining glory, and there sing with all the saints the Life-Giving Trinity forever and ever. Amen.

Translation: Oh, wonderful Father Seraphim, great Sarov miracle worker, everyone who comes running to you will soon be their hearing assistant! During the days of your earthly life, no one left you without help and consolation, but the sight of your face and the gracious voice of your words were sweet to everyone. Moreover, the gift of healing, the gift of insight, the gift of healing for weak souls appeared abundantly in you. When God called you from earthly labors to heavenly rest, your love for us ceased in no way, and it is impossible to count your miracles, which multiplied like the stars of heaven: for behold, throughout all the ends of our earth you appear to the people of God and grant them healing. Therefore, we cry to you: O most quiet and meek saint of God, daring man of prayer to Him, who never rejects those who call you, offer up your powerful prayer for us in goodness to the Lord of Hosts, may He grant us everything we need in this life and everything we need. useful for spiritual salvation, may he protect us from the falls of sin and teach us true repentance, so that without stumbling we can enter the eternal Heavenly Kingdom, where you now shine in unfading glory, and there sing with all the saints the Life-Giving Trinity until the end of the age. Amen.

Prayer Alive for help in Russian

Thanks to the established spiritual connection with the Lord, a way out of a seemingly insoluble life situation will come.
There is a text in Old Church Slavonic. But if it is difficult for you to read the original sacred text or its words are not clear, then here is a simplified version of the prayer

Text of the prayer:

He who lives under the roof of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, rests, says to the Lord: “My refuge and my defense, my God, in whom I trust!”
He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, from the destructive plague, He will cover you with His feathers, and you will be safe under His wings; shield and fence - His truth
You will not be afraid of the terrors in the night, the arrow that flies by day, the plague that stalks in the darkness, the plague that devastates at noon.
A thousand shall fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but he will not come near you: you will only look with your eyes and see the retribution of the wicked
For you said: “The Lord is my hope”; You have chosen the Most High as your refuge; no evil will befall you, and no plague will come near your dwelling; for He will command His angels about you - to guard you in all your ways: they will carry you in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone; you will step on the asp and basilisk; you will trample on the lion and the dragon
“Because he loved Me, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he has known My name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him; I am with him in sorrow; I will deliver him and glorify him, I will satisfy him with long days, and I will show him My salvation

Life of the Saint

The Reverend was born on July 19, 1759, into the Moshnin merchant family. His father's name was Isidore, and his mother's name was Agafya. At baptism the baby received the name Prokhor.

From an early age, the Lord protected the life and health of the young Christian:

In infancy, having fallen from an unfinished bell tower, Prokhor remained unharmed.
In adolescence, through prayers at the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Sign,” he was delivered from a serious illness. Suffering from an illness, Prokhor had a vision of the Queen of Heaven, who promised to visit him again soon and heal him. From that time on, the prayerful glorification of the Mother of God became constant for the youth.

After recovery, Prokhor continued to diligently study church literature, reading the Holy Scriptures every day. He liked to be in the temple, constantly offer heartfelt prayer and constantly meditate on God. He preferred to be in solitude and silence.

The boy’s attraction to monastic life grew stronger day by day. The mother did not interfere with her son’s aspirations and, when the moment came, she blessed him on the path of monasticism with a copper crucifix, which the Reverend wore on his chest until the end of his life.

In 1778, Prokhor became a novice at the Sarov monastery, where the abbot was the humble hieromonk Pachomius, who became a mentor for the young man.

In his free time from serving, Prokhor went into the forest, taking the blessing of his mentor. There he spent time in solitude reading the Jesus Prayer and in spiritual meditation.

Through his asceticism, zeal in prayer, and desire to constantly serve God, Prokhor attracted the attention of the brethren and elders. In 1786 he was tonsured a monk with the name Seraphim

The monk repeatedly had the opportunity to see the Holy Angels singing together with the brethren in the church during the liturgy. And on Maundy Thursday he was awarded a vision of the Lord Jesus Christ, accompanied by the Heavenly Ethereal Powers. Miraculous events strengthened the ascetic’s desire for solitude. Every evening, after finishing his work in the monastery, Seraphim went into the forest, where, alone, he prayed all night and indulged in the thought of God.

In 1794, the monk asked the abbot, Hieromonk Isaiah, for a blessing to live in the desert and moved to a deep forest several kilometers from the monastery.

The devil tried to influence the saint with “mental warfare”, to get him to give up his exploits and forget about the salvation of his soul. But with the help of the Lord, defending himself with prayer and the sign of the cross, Seraphim defeated the tempter. Having lost, the enemy of the human race planned to kill the elder. He sent robbers against him, who severely beat the saint, broke his head, and broke his ribs. But, not finding anything valuable for themselves in the cell, they were ashamed of their recklessness.

The Monk Seraphim, having difficulty reaching the monastery, refused medical help, entrusting his life to the Lord God and the Most Pure Mother of God. The Mother of God appeared to the elder in a dream, accompanied by the Apostle Peter and John the Theologian. She pointed to him and said: “This is of My generation.” On the same day, the monk was able to get out of bed, and after 5 months he achieved complete recovery. After his injuries, the elder remained hunched over, but forgave the robbers and asked them not to punish them.

After the death of the abbot of the monastery, the monk took a vow of silence, renouncing all worldly thoughts. In 1825, the Most Holy Theotokos appeared to him in a dream and ordered him to come out of seclusion. Now Seraphim had to ascend to the highest level of monasticism - eldership.

By this time, the hieromonk received from the Lord the gift of clairvoyance and miracles and gave advice to the suffering, full of wisdom and goodness.

The pure soul of Seraphim of Sarov was taken to the Throne of the Lord Almighty on January 2, 1833 during prayer. The elder was found kneeling before the icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness”.

On January 26, 1903, according to the decision of the Holy Synod, Hieromonk Seraphim was canonized.

Shortly before his death, the elder said that when he was gone, those in need of his help would be able to come to his grave and share their problems. He said: “For you I am alive and will be forever!” To this day, millions of people every day turn to Seraphim of Sarov with prayers for help in everyday matters and in more serious problems.

Brief biography of the saint

The future saint was born in Kursk in 1759, and in Holy Baptism he was named Prokhor.

From early childhood, miracles began to happen in his life.

The mother, who continued the work of her deceased husband in building a church, took her son with her to the construction site. The boy, left unattended, climbed onto a high bell tower and slid from there to the ground.

His mother ran after him in fear, realizing that a fall from such a height could lead to death. But nothing happened to the child; he escaped with a couple of bruises and remained unharmed.

Prokhor fell in love with books from early childhood, and having learned to read on his own, he read the Holy Gospel to his friends. In church, the young man prayed fervently and loved to attend services.

Once in 1776, in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, a fateful meeting took place between Prokhor and the elder, who predicted that he would soon take monastic vows at the Sarov monastery. A couple of years later he became a novice in the monastery, and after another 8 years he took monastic vows with the name Seraphim.

The Lord gave the monk strength to serve, so Seraphim did not need rest. He served in the monastery, fulfilled religious requirements, and worked around the house. After some time, he was blessed for the feat of silence and desert living. The monk settled in a dense forest, several kilometers from the monastery. He constantly prayed, worked in the garden, and his only source of nutrition for 3 years was greens and root vegetables.

So Seraphim lived in unity with God and nature for 15 years. Having received serious injury and lost his health due to an attack by bandits, he returned to the monastery. He accepted the feat of seclusion, but in a dream vision, the Mother of God Herself ordered him to come out of seclusion and live for the good of people: to admonish, heal, lead to faith.

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In Orthodoxy there are a large number of different icons. Each of them has a unique history and significance that cannot be overestimated.

One of the most widespread and famous icons is the image of Seraphim of Sarov. The saint made a huge contribution to the development of the Christian faith. During his lifetime, he helped a large number of people, and today miracles happen through prayers to Saint Seraphim. Pray to Seraphim of Sarov in front of his icon to get rid of ailments and strengthen your faith in the Lord.

History of the icon

The first icon dedicated to the saint was painted immediately after the death of Elder Seraphim, who lived in the monastery and received people every day, relieving them of health problems and helping with advice. The saint was distinguished by his great righteousness and mercy, and therefore became an example for all future generations of Christians.

The saint died in 1833, so his first icons began to appear around the same time. New icons of St. Seraphim, including the largest of them, were painted in 1903 after Nicholas II initiated the canonization of Seraphim of Sarov.

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Description of the icon

The icons depict the holy elder in full height or waist-deep. His right hand is raised and his fingers are crossed. It is as if he makes the sign of the cross over everyone who looks at this icon. In his second hand, Seraphim holds a cross.

Where is the icon

This image was and is a mandatory icon not only at home, but also in the temple. There are practically no churches in which you would not find this image. One of the oldest icons is still in the Sarov Monastery in the Tambov region.

What does an icon help with?

During his lifetime, Seraphim helped people get rid of problems of all kinds. That is why the icon can be placed anywhere, because it is universal. They will save the marriage, bring some sense to the children, and increase their health. You can pray in front of her at any time - there are no precise instructions from the church on this matter. You can read the Our Father or the Creed.

January 15
is the day of death of Seraphim of Sarov, which is the day of his veneration.
August 1
is the day of the discovery of the relics of the saint.

Prayer before the icon

“Oh, our reverend father Seraphim! Offer your good prayers for us to the Lord, so that he will grant us all the blessings in this life and everything that will help the salvation of the soul, may he protect us from all kinds of sins and teach us true repentance, so that he will help us enter the Kingdom of Heaven, where you now reside and sing with all the saints the Life-Giving Trinity forever and ever. Amen".

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Why is a prayer rule necessary?

Staying in prayerful communication can be compared to exercising. Some people do it from time to time, forcing themselves, realizing that it is necessary for the sake of health, while others have found joy in it and can no longer imagine another life.

During the day, a church-going Christian lives an attentive life, checking his actions to see how pleasing they are to God. It is much easier for Orthodox Christians to strengthen their spiritual life if they have their own spiritual mentor, who will guide and strengthen them in faith through reading the prayer rule. The holy saints knew about the weakness of the human spirit, so they wrote rules for prayer, both complete and brief, so that a person could remain in the presence of God at any time.

Icon of Seraphim of Sarov

An example of a prayer book is Seraphim of Sarov, who learned the joy and importance of communication with the Lord from childhood. Important! The prayer rule of Seraphim of Sarov for the laity is a set of morning, afternoon and evening appeals to the Creator, helping to live the day in spiritual purity. Important! The prayer rule of Seraphim of Sarov for the laity is a set of morning, afternoon and evening appeals to the Creator, helping to live the day in spiritual purity

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Seraphim on January 15, the day of the saint’s death, and on August 1, on this day the relics of the saint were found

Important! The prayer rule of Seraphim of Sarov for the laity is a set of morning, afternoon and evening appeals to the Creator, helping to live the day in spiritual purity. The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Seraphim on January 15, the day of the saint’s death, and on August 1, on this day the saint’s relics were found. The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Seraphim on January 15, the day of the saint’s death, and on August 1, on this day the relics of the saint were found

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Seraphim on January 15, the day of the saint’s death, and on August 1, on this day the saint’s relics were found.

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Many Orthodox laity took as the basis of their spiritual life the prayer rules compiled by the reverend elder, who throughout his life was known as a humble prayer book.

What do they pray to the Saint for?

In the afterlife, all saints are endowed with some kind of ability to help those who pray to him.

Saint Seraphim fervently wished that people would get rid of envy and malice towards each other. He enjoyed every little thing and encouraged others to do the same.

True believers, who sacredly revere the personality of Seraphim, say prayers in front of his image in order not to lose their guidance in life, not to succumb to temptation and not to fall into sin. By praying, you will be able to overcome your temptation.

A huge number of worshipers ask the saints, first of all, for health. That is why many want to get an answer to the question - what diseases does Saint Seraphim heal?

Prayer appeals to the Saint for diseases of internal organs. However, in addition to the diseases to which the human body is susceptible, prayer to a saint can also heal mental wounds.
You can pray to Seraphim even if someone around you has saddened you, your loved ones have gotten sick, or you have simply been overcome by sadness and melancholy.

If you, being legally married, want to ask Seraphim of Sarov to strengthen your marital relationship, then you need to pray on your knees in front of the face of the saint with a lit candle. The ideal place to read the prayer would be the corner of the room, because the light aura lingers there much longer.
Praying to a saint can also help business. However, it must be aimed at a charitable cause and be useful to others. Before turning to a saint for help in any matter, you must visit the temple and light a candle. Do a good deed, help your neighbors.

By doing this, you will send a signal to heaven that you are planning to do a good deed. The Orthodox Church tells us that we do not need to pray to any specific saint for specific help. The main thing is that your prayer is sincere and comes from the heart, only in this case you will receive what you so fervently ask for.

Seraphim of Sarov is very popular among Christians both in the church and outside it. Now Christians pray to this saint in almost every corner of our planet. In turn, Seraphim appreciates this and never refuses his help to those suffering.

By nature, Seraphim was modest. He did not at all consider himself a human savior, even though for many he was one. He said about himself that he was a nobody and had nothing. With all this, his spiritual wealth was so great that ordinary people do not have even 1/10 of it. The greatest man, the ideal image for any believer.

You can say a prayer to Seraphim of Sarov whenever it is convenient for you, regardless of the time of day.

Ikos 9

The oracles of multi-proclamation will not be able to express the strength of your love, blessed one: for you have given yourself over to the service of all who come to you, fulfilling the command of the Mother of God, and you have been a good adviser to the perplexed, a comforter to the despondent, a gentle admonition to the erring, a doctor and healer to the sick. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, you who have moved from the world into the desert, so that you may acquire virtues; Rejoice, you who returned from the desert to the monastery, sowing the seeds of virtue.

Rejoice, illumined by the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, filled with meekness and humility.

Rejoice, loving father of those who flocked to you; Rejoice, you who gave them encouragement and consolation in words of love.

Rejoice, you who call those who come to you joy and treasure; Rejoice, for your holy love you have been granted the joys of the Heavenly Kingdom.

Rejoice, Reverend Seraphim, miracle worker of Sarov.

Why was Seraphim of Sarov so revered by believers?

Indeed, more important than all the miracles is the spiritual feat that his life became. Having become a monk at the age of seventeen in the Sarov Hermitage, receiving the monastic name Seraphim, he became famous as a great ascetic who performed severe feats. Among them are a three-year vow of silence, and the feat of pillarism, when Seraphim of Sarov prayed for a thousand days and nights with raised hands, kneeling on a bare stone, and the healing of a monk after being attacked by robbers.

And perhaps the greatest feat can be considered the fact that, endowed from above with the gift of insight and miracles, the monk became a spiritual mentor for thousands of people who came to him for consolation and advice. He greeted everyone who came to him with the words “My joy! Christ is Risen!".

Even the death of Seraphim of Sarov became a miracle: he was found lifeless on his knees before the image of the Mother of God in a monastic cell, the things and books in which were already touched by flames. Then those who came remembered the words of the elder, who foresaw: “As long as I am alive, there will be no fire, but when I die, my death will be revealed by fire.”

The relics of Saint Seraphim are kept in the Nizhny Novgorod region, in the Diveyevo convent. In the last period of the saint’s earthly life, this monastery became his favorite child, he took great care of it. Nowadays, the flow of people flocking there to venerate the incorruptible remains of the holy ascetic does not diminish. And an even greater number of Orthodox Christians pray to Seraphim of Sarov, asking him for help or admonition.

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“It must be said that during his lifetime he gave very specific advice to people who came to him,” says Kirill Mozgov. – As you know, Father Seraphim regularly reread the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, quoted it by heart and instructed everyone to reread it. He said that the Holy Scripture is the primary source with which, first of all, one must compare one’s life.” Here is a fragment from the memoirs of Prince Nikolai Golitsyn about his meeting with Seraphim of Sarov: “The elder blessed me and asked who I was. I didn’t give my last name, saying I was just a passing person. Then he hugged me and kissed me, saying: “Christ is risen!” - and then asked if I was reading the Gospel, and to my affirmative answer he said: “Read often the following words in this divine book: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden.”

For these spiritual principles, according to documentary evidence, he had to endure much oppression and persecution. Often even the monks in his monastery did not share his views. This is something that fades somewhat into the background when they remember an already canonized holy man. But, nevertheless, his life was quite difficult, and it was not easy for him to defend the revelation that he received from God and was able to embody in his life.

Here is one of the surviving instructions of St. Seraphim: “The soul must be supplied with the word of God, for the word of God, as Gregory the Theologian says, is the bread of angels, and souls that hunger for God feed on it. Most of all, one should practice reading the New Testament and the Psalter. From this comes enlightenment in the mind, which is changed by the Divine change.”

The most important thing is that he helped people find an answer to that spiritual thirst that a person can often have in some vague form, when he is looking for something, but this search does not take on any specific form, embodiment, expression in life. And St. Seraphim always tried to give people the opportunity to realize and express this spiritual thirst in life.

Where is the shrine containing the saint’s relics now located and where are his belongings stored?

Today the holy relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov reside in the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery. In the left aisle of the main Trinity Cathedral of the monastery there is an ark with the holy remains of the saint. For those wishing to venerate the relics, there is a separate entrance - the doors of the left aisle are open. A monastery sister stands at the ark, to whom you can give items for consecration.

Interesting fact

In the display cases of the same chapel are kept the personal belongings of Father Seraphim, including an epitrachelion, a pectoral iron cross, shoe covers and leather mittens, and a hoe.

Part of the shirt and mantle of St. Seraphim of Sarov

The Elder's Prophecies

Many of the prophecies of St. Seraphim are carefully preserved in the chronicle of the Diveyevo monastery. It is known that the Most Holy Theotokos gave a special instruction to the saint of God for the spiritual care and nourishment of the women’s community in Diveevo.

According to the Diveyevo legend, the perspicacious elder said that “there will be great disasters on the Russian land: the Orthodox faith will be trampled upon... there will be the death of many people faithful to the fatherland, the plunder of church property and monasteries; desecration of the Lord’s churches... But the Lord will have mercy on Russia and lead it through suffering to great glory...” These words began to come true after the October Revolution.

In the 40s of the last century, the Diveyevo Monastery was closed and reopened only in 1991. The Sarov miracle worker prophesied about the glorification of the women’s monastery after the repose of his relics there: “There have not yet been and are no examples of women’s laurels, but I, poor Seraphim, there will be a monastery in Diveyevo.”

Prophecy of loss and gain: the path will lie from Diveevo to Sarov

The Diveyevo Chronicle consists of the memoirs of Elder Irina Semyonovna, who personally communicated with Holy Father Seraphim. In one of these conversations, the monk told her that a king would rule in Rus', who would glorify him and then “in the middle of the summer they will sing Easter” and there will be “people like ears of corn in a field,” but the path will lie from Diveyevo to Sarov, and not vice versa , as happened before. In 1903, this is exactly what happened. Emperor Nicholas II, who deeply revered the great elder, personally participated in the glorification of his holy remains. The Emperor arrived in Sarov “in the middle of summer” on July 20. He, together with the highest church clergy, walked at the head of the religious procession on the route from Diveyevo to Sarov. During the procession, in fact, they “sang Easter” - the chant “Christ has risen from the dead” sounded.

Nicholas II at the glorification of St. Seraphim, the Wonderworker of Sarov

August 1903

July 19 (August 1, New Style) 1903 – canonization of St. Seraphim of Sarov

The prophecy of the Sarov ascetic about the discovery of his relics and their loss during the terrible time of persecution for the Orthodox faith came true. In the 20s of the twentieth century, his honest remains were taken from the Diveyevo Monastery, and for a long time they were considered missing. However, by God's Providence they were found in the early 90s in Leningrad in the repository of the Museum of Religion and Atheism at the Kazan Cathedral. In 1991, having gone through a truly popular religious procession, the holy remains of Father Seraphim were laid to rest where he predicted: “his resurrection will be like the resurrection of the seven youths in the Okhlonskaya cave in the days of Theodosius the Younger, and after his resurrection he will move from Sarov to Diveev and there will open the sermon of worldwide repentance.”

What they ask for and how the miracle worker helps

Seraphim of Sarov is revered for his wisdom, ability to give advice, and show the right path. They pray to him at home or in churches, perform prayer services, and sing akathists.

Ending mental suffering

The lifetime feat of the elder, who was able to find peace of mind by freeing himself from spiritual as well as physical torment, became the reason for appeals for finding peace and humility. Those who have lost loved ones, as well as those who cannot survive the sent everyday difficulties, turn to him.

Restoring harmony and finding mental stability

A solitary life, comprehending the meaning of existence while performing daily prayers is an example of how you can find harmony. Seraphim possessed this knowledge, since he purposefully walked towards it, so it is customary to ask him for peace and finding harmony.

Guiding the believer on the right path

Elder Seraphim was an example of devoted service to God. He is often asked to strengthen faith and find the right prayers. This is due to the lifestyle that the elder chose. From a very early age, he observed church traditions, adhered to his chosen principles, and did not betray them.

Fighting despair and pride

Humility, as one of the main virtues, was preached by Seraphim during his lifetime. Work on himself accompanied his life until his last days. That is why it is customary to turn to Elder Seraphim with requests for deliverance from despair, for the humility of pride or vanity.

Healing serious illnesses

During his lifetime, Seraphim of Sarov discovered the gift of healing. In the last years of his life, he received the sick and blind, who were healed after the touches and prayers performed on them by the elder. People still turn to him to heal loved ones. They believe that for healing it is necessary not only to fervently pray to Elder Seraphim, but also to touch the relics.

Finding a life partner

The Diveevo Convent, according to eyewitnesses, is a blessed place created by Seraphim of Sarov, where it is customary to ask for marriage. Young families come there and pray for the conception of children and strengthening of marriage.

Promotes advancement in trade and business

Saint Seraphim is asked to strengthen his own business, subject to honest transactions. It helps to avoid entering into unprofitable contracts.

What does Seraphim of Sarov help with: the gift of healing

Even during the life of Father Seraphim, after his long exploits and labors, when, at last, at the command of the Queen of Heaven, he came out of seclusion and began to receive people, those who came to him began to notice that the elder had special gifts.

One of them was the gift of healing. People of completely different classes came to the monk - peasants, nobles, and military men. There were also those who, despairing of medical help and having spent considerable money on doctors, decided to turn to Elder Seraphim.

Everyone who came to the priest left comforted, receiving enormous spiritual benefit. But those who suffered from serious illnesses or unknown ailments (which doctors sometimes found it difficult to even diagnose) left doubly joyful. They received healing through the prayer of Elder Seraphim, and often this radically changed their entire subsequent lives!

Evidence of many cases of healing has been preserved in the form of letters, notes and other documents, and all of them were included in published books, including the life of Father Seraphim.

Cases of prayerful help and healing at the grave of the saint served as one of the grounds for canonization, which took place in 1903.

Miracles of healing on the relics of the priest and his source continue to this day, and chronicles are kept about this in the Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery. The holy spring of Seraphim of Sarov near Diveevo is especially popular among the people.

Sarovsky's path to God

His life was unusual from the very beginning. His father passed away early, the family was led by his mother, Agafya. As a little boy, Prokhor tagged along with her to look at the construction of a new temple. It was started by his late father. A curious child climbed to the very top of the bell tower, from where he fell, looking at the domes.

But it turned out that the boy did not receive a single scratch. Many view this as a sign of God’s special mercy. Then Prokhor was only 7. He showed zeal in his studies, loved to read the Bible, pray, and go to services. At the age of 10, he became seriously ill. In a vision I saw the Mother of God herself. The Queen of Heaven promised that he would soon recover.

The image of the Queen of Heaven “The Sign” was carried past the house in a religious procession; the mother came out and placed the boy next to the icon. Immediately the patient's condition began to improve. This event influenced his entire future fate - the boy decided to devote himself to serving God. The mother, being a deeply religious person herself, did not object.

At the age of 17, he made a pilgrimage to the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. There he met a monk who advised him to also visit the Sarov monastery, in the Tambov region. There the young man began his monastic exploits - he followed all the rules, and really loved going into the forest to communicate with God.

Other interesting facts from the life of a monk:

1780 - the novice suffered a serious illness, which he endured with great patience. Prokhor suffered for three years, but never once blasphemed the Lord. Then the Mother of God appeared to him. In general, during his life the monk was honored with several of her visits (according to legend, the Mother of God visited him 12 times).
1786 - tonsure into the monastic order (minor schema), during the tonsure he was given the name Seraphim. Ordained to the rank of deacon.
1793 - ordination as hieromonk.

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This is how Seraphim of Sarov began serving God and people.

Biography of a saint

The Holy Reverend Seraphim of Sarov was born in Kursk to an ordinary merchant family under the name Prokhor. As a child, his parents were engaged in the construction of a city church and it was during this period that the first miracle happened to him, the boy fell from the bell tower and did not receive a single scratch, and from then on Prokhor began to be interested in the Holy Reading, and as a 17-year-old teenager he decided to serve the Lord.

The elder of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Dositheus (Reverend Dosithea) blessed Prokhor to go to the Sarov Assumption Hermitage, on the border of the Nizhny Novgorod and Tambov provinces, known for the strict implementation of monastic rules and the ascetic life of the inhabitants (ikos 3). After two years of monastic labors and feats of obedience, Prokhor fell seriously ill and refused the help of doctors for a long time. Three years later, the Mother of God appeared to him with the apostles Peter and John and healed him (kontakion 5).

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On August 18, 1786, the novice took monastic vows with the name Seraphim (“Fiery”) and in December 1787 was ordained to the rank of hierodeacon. Already at that time, the young ascetic was honored during divine services to see the holy Angels and our Lord Jesus Christ Himself coming through the air, surrounded by the Heavenly Forces (ikos 6).

In 1793, Saint Seraphim was ordained to the rank of hieromonk and began the feat of desert living and solitary prayer in a forest cell, on the banks of the Sarovka River (kontakion 6). The devil intensified his war against the ascetic, and the monk took upon himself the feat of pillar-making. For a thousand days and nights, with raised hands, he prayed on the stone: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner” (kontakion 8).

Powerless to spiritually overthrow the ascetic, the devil sent robbers against the monk, who inflicted mortal wounds on him, but the Mother of God appeared and healed him for the third time (ikos 5).

Upon recovery, the Monk Seraphim labored in the feat of silence for three years, and in 1810, after a 15-year stay in the desert, he opened himself in a monastery cell. For his love of God, humility and exploits, the Monk Seraphim was awarded the spiritual gifts of clairvoyance and miracle-working.

On November 25, 1825, the Mother of God with Saints Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria appeared to the ascetic and allowed him to finish his retreat. The venerable elder began to receive those who came to him for blessings, advice and spiritual consolation, lovingly calling everyone: “My joy, my treasure” (kontakion and ikos 9).

The Monk Seraphim, as throughout his life, invariably based his word of edification on the word of God, the works of the holy fathers and examples from their lives, while especially honoring the holy champions and zealots of Orthodoxy.

He loved to talk about Russian saints. The monk convinced everyone who turned to him to stand for the steadfastness of the faith, and explained what the purity of Orthodoxy consists of. He convinced many schismatics to abandon their errors and join the Church.

The saint abundantly reinforced his teaching words with prophecies, healings and miracles. Many soldiers who received blessings from St. Seraphim testified that through his prayers they remained unharmed on the battlefield.

The Monk Seraphim looked after and led the sisters of the Diveevo monastery and, at the direction of the Mother of God, founded a separate Seraphim-Diveevo mill community for the girls. The Queen of Heaven announced to the ascetic in advance about his death, and on January 2, 1833, the Monk Seraphim gave up his soul to the Lord, during kneeling prayer before the icon of the Mother of God (kontakion and ikos 10).

Through the prayers of St. Seraphim, numerous signs and healings were performed at his grave. On July 19, 1903, the glorification of the saint of God took place.

Death of Seraphim

The icon of “Tenderness” of Seraphim of Sarov was in his cell all his life, near which he anointed parishioners with oil from a lamp. And it was near this icon, praying, that the elder gave up his soul to God. Before his death, the Mother of God came to him in a dream and informed him of his imminent death. Knowing that he would soon be gone, the elder prepared a grave for himself and gave his final orders.

The old man awaited his death with joy. This was an opportunity for him to reunite with the Lord. And Seraphim of Sarov bequeathed his main inheritance - the icon of “Tenderness” - to the sisters of the Diveyevo monastery. And he gave the order to build a separate cell for her, for which he allocated funds.

“Tenderness”, the favorite icon of Seraphim of Sarov, in the photo below.

Life of Seraphim of Sarov

The Monk Seraphim of Sarov, a miracle worker who bore the name Prokhor before his tonsure, was born on July 19, 1759, into a pious merchant family from the city of Kursk. Already from childhood, his life was marked by signs of God's mercy

As a child, he carelessly fell from the church bell tower, but remained unharmed. Then, as a youth, he became seriously ill, but the Mother of God promised his mother in a vision that he would be healed, and when he was placed on the Kursk Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, he quickly recovered

At the age of seventeen, the young man finally decided to leave the world, and his mother blessed him with a simple copper cross, which he did not part with until the end of his life. For two years he labored in the Sarov Assumption Hermitage, known for the strictness of fulfilling the monastic rule, and then, on August 18, 1786, he took monastic vows with the name Seraphim, which means “fiery.” Almost immediately he was elevated to the rank of hierodeacon, and then hieromonk.

After this, the monk took upon himself the feat of living in the desert, cutting down his cell on the Sarovka River. Experiencing temptations from the devil, Saint Seraphim intensified his feat and prayed on a stone for a thousand days and nights with raised hands: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” Then the devil, powerless to spiritually overthrow the ascetic, persuaded the robbers to attack him and inflict mortal wounds on him with an ax. But even after this he was healed by the Mother of God, and he kindly forgave the caught robbers.

Upon recovery, the monk took upon himself the feat of silence for three years. For his exploits, the monk was awarded the gifts of clairvoyance and miracle-working, and after a long retreat he began to accept everyone who came to him for advice and consolation. The monk accompanied his instructions with healings, prophecies and miracles. The main gift that he received for his boundless love for God is an all-encompassing love for his neighbors. “Christ is risen, my joy!” — with these words the God-bearing elder greeted everyone who came to him.

The Monk Seraphim based his simple words of edification on the Holy Scriptures and the works of the holy fathers. Seraphim of Sarov especially honored the holy champions and zealots of Orthodoxy, and he called on everyone who came to maintain unshakable faith in God. The monk lovingly convinced many schismatics to abandon their delusions. In 1833, the Monk Seraphim of Sarov went to the Lord in peace and was found already lifeless on his knees in prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness,” in front of which he prayed all his life. But even after his death, many miracles were performed at the saint’s grave, which were carefully collected by their witnesses, and in 1903 the saint was canonized.

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Attack on Seraphim of Sarov and his death

The elder had great physical strength, despite his advanced years. He managed the household himself, but when robbers attacked him, demanding money, he did not fight back. Evil people severely beat the old man, leaving him barely alive.

With great difficulty he reached the Sarov Monastery. The doctors examined him and were surprised that he survived with such wounds. The saint refused medical help and soon got up. But I no longer had the strength to go back to my cell. His back was bent, his legs could barely move.

He lived in a monastery for several years before his death. One day, a burning smell was heard from his cell. Everyone knew that the saint said that during his lifetime there would be no fire, but his death would be revealed through the fire of his cell. And so it happened.

The brothers broke into the elder’s cell and found him kneeling in front of his beloved icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness.” The monk was already in another world with his soul. And his body exuded a fragrance.

He was buried in the Sarov Monastery. People flocked to his grave from everywhere.

What rules must be followed

They make petitions to various saints. It doesn't matter who it is. You can pray in church and at home. In the latter case, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

purchase an icon of the saint to whom the appeal will be directed;
stay alone so that there are no distractions;
tune in and discard bad thoughts, relax;
light a candle near the image and cross yourself three times before and after the petition;
read prayers daily with strong faith and good intentions;
mentally imagine the face of the saint and how the words reach him;
ask that the product be useful to the buyer and serve for a long time.

It is prohibited to pray while intoxicated. Before asking, you should observe a short fast. This will help cleanse your body and soul from everyday sins.

It is good if a person often attends divine services, confession and communion. Also, for petitions to help the merchant, you yourself need to be a kind person and work honestly.

You shouldn't wish harm on your competitors. Otherwise, there is no need to rely on the help of the saints.

Prayer must be said meaningfully. This is not just a set of words, but living communication with the Lord. Sincere faith in God's help will justify itself.

You can also address the saints in your own words. The main thing is that they come from the heart. If for a person trade is his life’s work, then it is better to use different texts for petition. When it is not possible to pray daily, then it is imperative to do this before trading.

How to attract success to a store, retail outlets at markets, etc.

There are a large number of conspiracies, prayers, rituals that are aimed at:

Protection from competitors
For a good profit
Successful deal
Protection from the evil eye of income,
Sale of stale goods,
So that the buyer does not leave without purchasing.

There are times in life when people easily start their own business and things go smoothly and easily, but some people have a lot of problems and nothing goes well. Or it also happened when a fairly successful entrepreneur crashed due to some trifle. And no one could explain anything. How does this happen?

It happens that everything is connected with a person’s desire and attitude to start his own business. If a beginner has no desire to do anything special or he does it at someone else’s request, then such an event is unlikely to be successful. But what to do if a person has a desire and he tries with all his might, but nothing works?

Then you can use reading strong prayers. There are certain saints to whom you need to turn your prayers, but you must remember that no matter in front of which person the prayers are said, you must always:

Believe in what you ask for
Do not carry despondency in your midst,
Give alms to those who ask and help those in need,
Ask in prayers that your product will benefit the buyer and serve him for a long time,
After you receive grace from the Lord, be sure to thank him for it.

Prayers for help in trading and attracting customers to the store are considered to be common tools in the market in order to get more profit from your business. They often say that they should not be uttered when arriving under the influence of alcohol, as well as to women during their menstrual periods.

If trading is your main income, then it is better to read different prayers for good trading, this can bring more benefits. In addition, it is advisable to read them from the new moon to the new moon. It is advisable to start reading with a weaker one, and then read a stronger one. They also say that if you use such prayers in your activities, it is advisable not to tell anyone about it.

Prayers to Seraphim of Sarov January 15

It is not necessary to pray to Seraphim of Sarov only on January 15; this can be done on any day when you need it. You can pray to the Saint in the morning or evening, and the presence of his icon is not necessary. By saying a prayer to Seraphim before going to bed, you can easily fall asleep and get rid of bad thoughts that interfere with sleep. By turning to a saint, you can strengthen your faith. It is best to pray during fasting, or when you are experiencing a difficult emotional state.

First prayer:

In the first prayer addressed to the Saint, we ask him to ask God for protection for us. Many people believe that prayer is worshiping someone, but this is not so. Most likely, this is a request addressed to the Almighty for protection.

This prayer can be read before an important task, when your soul is heavy, or before sowing. So, if you or someone close to you will soon have surgery, you can ask Saint Seraphim for health.

Second prayer:

This prayer must be said on the day of remembrance of the saint, that is, January 15. With its help, you praise all of Seraphim’s life’s works. During his lifetime, the saint helped many people, for which he was ranked among the ranks of Saints. Reading this prayer, people express gratitude to Seraphim of Sarov.

Third prayer:

Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness”: what it helps with

Despite the fact that the image and name are more commonly considered “feminine,” this does not mean that men will not be helped by prayer in front of her.

Icons do not have any “narrow specialization” problems

You can pray before her about any of your pure intentions or your needs:

well-being in household chores;
success at work;
about children and their problems;
about health;
creating a family;
about giving compassion and heartfelt mercy.

They pray for health in front of the icon

An interesting fact is that no matter how the icon is made - fresco, list, photo, the meaning of the icon “Tenderness of the Blessed Virgin Mary”, and in what way it helps, manifests itself in an inexplicable way. This is clearly evidenced by the icon found in the village. Elbow of the Bryansk region. This is a miracle that has already happened in our days.

The woman informed the clergy about this; the ruling bishop who arrived, taking the icon in his hands, was amazed because the myrrh began to flow down his hands. He blessed the family to keep the image at home, adding a small chapel.

The meaning of the Tenderness icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary was so important that it was taken to the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery, where the divinely inspired elder Hermogenes spoke about the special gifts of this icon. Those praying before her will:

successfully resolved during childbirth;
receive healing from cancer;
find missing people;
change the sinful path of life for a godly path.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=_gjcJplE00g

Prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for help in work

Work occupies an important place in the life of any person. But it is not always possible to find a suitable place that would satisfy all the requirements of the applicant

A very powerful tool that will help a sincere believer find a job is the prayer to Saint Seraphim of Sarov. It is very important that such a prayer appeal allows you to distance yourself from unkind people, whose influence negatively affects the search for a suitable job.

Orthodox believers know that Saint Seraphim of Sarov helps to break the circle of life’s problems, after which life will certainly improve. Due to the fact that this Saint came from a merchant family, his help is especially effective for people who are engaged in trade. It will help attract new customers and retain old ones.

You need to read the prayer addressed to Saint Seraphim of Sarov in a special way. Prayer words must be said over a liter of holy water. It is necessary to install an image of the Saint next to the water and light a church candle. For prayer to start working, you need to drink a sip of prayed water every morning on an empty stomach.

The prayer for help in work, directed to Saint Seraphim of Sarov, sounds as follows:

“Oh, wonderful Father Seraphim, great wonderworker of Sarov, you are a quick helper for all those who come running to you in sorrow. In the days of his earthly life, no one left you restless and inconsolable. It was a delight for everyone to see your kind face and hear your kind words. Your gift of healing the soul and body has helped many suffering people recover. God, noticing all your hard work on earth, called you to spiritual peace. From Heaven you continue to help suffering people, your miracles are innumerable, like the stars of heaven. You are hope for many people, giving them spiritual healing. I, too, the Servant of God (proper name), turn to you, Saint Seraphim, hear my bold request and help me with my work. Offer your powerful prayer to the Almighty, so that He, by His mercy, will grant me a useful life for spiritual salvation, useful. Ask the Lord God for forgiveness of all my sins, known and unknown. Protect me, Saint Seraphim of Sarov, from falling into sin and do not allow me to succumb to demonic temptations. Lead me to true repentance and teach me to live according to the commandments of God. I accept the will of the Lord and glorify His Holy Name. Amen".

The history of the All-Merciful Prayer

Prayer appeared not so long ago, less than a hundred years ago, but this is not where we should start. In 1900, Sampson was born, who in 1917 was baptized with the name Sergius, in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh. From the biography of the clergyman, the most interesting are the events of 1932. At this time, Sampson was the treasurer of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, where he lived for ten years. He found peace and tranquility in serving the Lord, and the beauty of the Lavra delighted him. But those years were a terrible time for the church in Russia. At the beginning of 1932, the Cheka demanded from his father the keys to the storerooms and all the Lavra’s wealth, but Sampson refused to help them.

From that moment on, the terrible pages of his life began. He went through the “Tram” torture and 18 years of imprisonment in camps. It is believed that it was the prayer to the Mother of God “All-Merciful” that saved him and helped him survive in terrible times. This prayer was told to him by Seraphim of Sarov, who appeared to the clergyman in a dream the night before his arrest. Seraphim slowly read the text of the prayer to Sampson and ordered him to read it every day and distribute it, assuring him that this would save him in future trials. Daily reading of prayer in unshakable faith in the Lord helped Father Sampson go through all the hardships and survive in the inhuman conditions of the camps.

Prayer to St. Seraphim of Sarov for marriage

Every girl dreams of getting married successfully and living a happy family life. On this occasion, you can turn to Saint Seraphim of Sarov with prayer. But you should know that this Saint is considered the patron saint of marriages that take place between people of mature age. Therefore, a prayer appeal to Saint Seraphim of Sarov is more suitable for those who are well over 30.

For prayer to be effective, certain rules must be followed:

It is necessary to first collect spring water; tap water cannot be used, as it is considered dead.
Before praying, you should place a container of water on the table, place an icon of the Saint and light a candle.
After the prayer is read, you need to sprinkle your own living space with prayed water and drink the rest.

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The girl’s mother can read the prayer for marriage directed to Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Her sincere words will definitely be heard, and a positive response will soon follow.

The prayer text reads as follows:

“O great saint of God, Rev. Father Seraphim! Hear my humble prayer, Servant of God (proper name). Burdened with my sins and repentant of them, I ask for your help and consolation. Imbue me with mercy and help me to keep the commandments of God and resist sinful temptations. The Lord said that it was not right for a man to live alone and gave him a wife to help him. So help me, Saint Seraphim, to meet my betrothed in life, to create a strong family with him and live my life in harmony and fidelity. Pray, quick helper to all suffering people, to the Lord God not to punish me with loneliness for the voluntary and involuntary sins I have committed. Hear me, Saint Seraphim, turning to you with faith and love, do not despise my prayer. Intercede for me before the All-Merciful God with your prayers. I only trust in you and hope for the goodness of God. Be Saint Seraphim my salvation and provide support in my difficult hour. I sincerely offer my prayers, accept the will of God and glorify the name of our Lord. Amen".

Sometimes it happens that marriage is hindered by damage or the evil eye. In order to remove negative external influences, you should also turn to the Saint for help. After this, your personal life will soon improve

It is very important to believe that the prayer appeal will be heard; without this, prayer becomes simply useless

Prayer for trade to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

People offer their prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker on every occasion, and he is not ignored by merchants who, when reading prayers for trade, turn to this saint for help. It was this strong prayer for trade, which must be read in front of the icon of St. Nicholas, that helped many to avoid ruin during the crisis, and if you read the text of this prayer, the trading business will improve and go to the top. prayers for trade in church

Light not the most modest candle
to Nicholas the Wonderworker
:
Oh, all-validated and all-honorable bishop, great wonderworker, saint of Christ, Father Nicholas, man of God, and faithful servant, husband of desires, chosen vessel, strong pillar of the church, bright lamp, shining star and illuminating the whole universe , you are a righteous man, like a flourishing phoenix, planted in the courts of your Lord: living in Mireh, you were fragrant with myrrh, and you exuded the ever-flowing myrrh of God’s grace.
By your procession, holy father, the sea was sanctified, when your many-wonderful relics marched to the city of Barsky, from east to west to praise the name of the Lord. Oh, most graceful and wonderful miracle worker, quick helper, warm intercessor, kind shepherd, saving the verbal flock from all troubles, we glorify and magnify you, as the hope of all Christians, the source of miracles, the protector of the faithful, the wise teacher, those who are hungry for the feeder, those who cry joy, the naked robe, a sick doctor, a steward floating on the sea, a liberator of captives, a nourisher and protector of widows and orphans, a guardian of chastity, a meek chastiser for infants, an old fortifier, a fasting mentor, a rest for the toiling, an abundance of wealth for the poor and wretched. 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), every city and all, and every the Christian country, and the people living, from all bitterness with your help: we know, we know how much the prayer of the righteous can do, hastening for good: for you, the righteous one according to the most blessed Virgin Mary, intercessor to the All-Merciful God of the imams, and to yours, most kind father, warm We humbly flow to intercession and intercession: guard us like a cheerful and good shepherd, from all enemies, destruction, cowardice, hail, famine, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, and in all our troubles and sorrows, give us a helping hand and open the doors God's mercy; We are still unworthy to behold the heights of heaven, because of the multitude of our iniquities: we are bound by sinful bonds, and neither have we created the will of our Creator, nor have we kept His commandments. By the same token, we bow our contrite and humble hearts to our Creator, and we ask for your fatherly intercession to him: help us, servant of God, so that we do not perish with our iniquities, deliver us from all evil and from all things that are resistant, guide our minds, and strengthen our heart in the right faith, in it, through your intercession and intercession, we will not be belittled by wounds, nor rebuke, nor pestilence, nor by any wrath from our Creator, but we will live a peaceful life here, and may we be honored to see good things on the lands of the living, glorifying Father and Son and Holy Spirit, one in the Trinity, glorified and worshiped God, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. If you are not afraid of magic, you can look at powerful conspiracies and prayers for brisk trading for good luck in business.

To protect yourself from troubles and troubles, hang icons in your office or premises, choosing them according to your activities.

The icon of John of Sochava, the miracle worker, helps in trade and business; you need to pray to him daily.
The Burning Bush Icon will protect you from fire.
Icon of John the Warrior against theft.
Icon of Cyprian and Justinia from evil people.
The icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will help the travel company, since they always prayed to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for the preservation of life while traveling.

Who can pray

All people connected with the process of buying and selling and who want to take their business to the highest level turn to the saint. It can be:

Seraphim of Sarov is considered the patron saint of people who know their business. He is asked for help by confident traders who have not yet been recognized by others. It also promotes the sale of expensive and rare goods.

People often turn to the saint when suspicions arise that a business has been jinxed. It happens that things are going well, income is high and everything is fine. And then suddenly a bad streak comes: the trader loses profit, problems fall on his head. In times of despair, you need to ask Sarovsky for help.

Morning and evening prayers

There is a universal prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for every day, which can be read morning and evening along with the prayer rule indicated by the Saint:

First of all, the “Our Father” is repeated three times.
Then the song “Virgin Mother of God, rejoice...”
And once the “Symbol of Faith”.

Only after the listed prayers can one proceed to the main text:

“O Most Holy, Most Reverend Seraphim! The Servant (Servant) of God (God's) (your name) begs for your favor, calls for mercy and asks for help! Protect from evil, protect from failure, guide you on the right path and don’t let you deviate from it. I ask you with sincere faith and an open soul, with pure thoughts. Grant me peace and spiritual joy. Bless and save! Amen!"

A prayer read in the morning will help in the day’s affairs, will prevent you from making mistakes and will set you in the right frame of mind. In the evening, it helps you fall asleep quickly and have a sound, restful sleep.

Prayer for healing and good luck in trading

The prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for healing is still used in different countries of the world and remains unchanged:

This petition is considered universal, because it helps to get rid of both physical and spiritual illness. To enhance its effect and speed up recovery, you can read the “Our Father” over holy water and wash your face every time after repeating the main prayer.

For love and marriage

There is also a woman's prayer to Seraphim for love and marriage. Both the girl herself and her close female relatives, preferably mothers or grandmothers, are allowed to say a prayer service. Moreover, mature ladies also use this doxology to find new love or preserve relationships and marriage.

With five lit candles and in front of the icon of the Saint, the sacred text is read in a half-whisper:

About assistance in business and protection

The prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for help is one of the main three prayer services addressed to the Wonderworker. In addition to praying for assistance in business and work, it includes a petition for protection. This prayer service is considered one of the most powerful in prayer, because it fulfills many spiritual messages at the same time. Therefore, it is recommended to read it in the morning, along with other prayers, so that good luck will accompany you throughout the day and nothing will interfere with the achievement of your goals.

When you wake up, do not rush to have breakfast, fill a glass glass with holy water, read all the prayers included in the morning rule, and only then call on Saint Seraphim with the words:

After repeating the prayer, cross yourself and drink holy water on an empty stomach. This will allow you not only to cleanse yourself spiritually, but also physically, and will maintain good spirits.

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Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker to find a good job with a good salary

It is advisable to read the text of the prayer for work by heart.
If this is not possible, you can say the prayer in your own words without deviating from the essence of the request.
Before offering a prayer to be hired, it is advisable to place in front of you the image of the saint to whom the request for help is addressed.
Before the interview, it is best to pray several times a day, directing your thoughts and aspirations towards the fulfillment of your desires.

Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
A mandatory requirement is to remember to thank higher powers if your job search is successful.

You can ask for help in your work either directly to the Lord himself or to His saints - the second category of prayer texts is the most in demand. To find a good job, believers most often address their prayers to the holy martyr Tryphon, the blessed old woman Matrona of Moscow and the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov. Some ask Jesus Christ for help.

Any Orthodox prayer acts as a connecting link between higher powers and a believer. For a prayer request to help you find a good job, it is not enough to simply select any of the texts suggested above and pray with its help. The prayer must be read carefully, its content must be carefully studied so that the applicant can understand the very essence. It is advisable to memorize the text and read it from memory.

You are also allowed to address the Lord and holy miracle workers in your own words. The main thing is that they are pronounced sincerely and come from the heart. Communication with God will bring the greatest result if it is done in holy places - temples, churches, chapels. But this does not mean that you cannot pray outside these institutions - prayer can be used at home, in the office - in any place convenient for the applicant.

It is recommended to begin your prayer request to be hired by saying “Our Father.” After it, you can already read the prayer itself, addressed to a specific saint. It is also obligatory to make the sign of the cross on yourself three times before and after each reading. The best effect is achieved by prayer said on your knees. Regular attendance at a place of worship also helps improve performance.

A mandatory requirement is to remember to thank a higher power if your job search is successful. Heaven helps worthy people in a short time. Those who are obsessed with laziness will have to work hard and put more independent effort into finding a job.