From this publication you will receive practical advice on how to heal with the help of St. Charbel and see how the Holy Hermit Monk helped to anneal the scum from a person.
In the temple of St. Maroun in Lebanon, not far from the ancient city of the world - Byblos, the miraculous relics of St. Charbel rest.
Many years ago Saint Charbel came into my life. At that time, I was already practicing healing and providing assistance in various situations.
How do the Saints come? This can be compared to how a thought appears in your head. You seem to walk around with a request, with some kind of need, and then suddenly the thought begins to grow like a tree...
I looked through and studied the faces of the Saints, read about them on one church portal, when suddenly my attention focused on one elder. He was different from everyone else in that he was “alive”... and somehow unusual... Imagine my surprise when I didn’t see his eyes anywhere in the photos and images of St. Charbel - they were modestly lowered down. But what energy, kindness and great human love comes from him!
It was a discovery and a find that changed a lot in my life, and then in the lives of the people around me.
Charbel - Strength and Healing, a faithful helper and protector, a kind and modest old man who always helps when you turn to him.
No matter how much I read about him, my admiration knows no bounds: how many people he helped! Many books have been written about Saint Charbel, and anyone who wants can read them online.
In short, people who come to the incorruptible relics of Saint Charbel are healed on the spot. Next to the relics in the monastery there is a room where there are crutches and strollers, with the help of which the sick got to Charbel and left healthy, leaving the means of transportation as unnecessary.
Monastery of St. Maron in Lebanon, in which the incorrupt body of St. Charbel rests
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Photo of St. Charbel, if applied to yourself, helps relieve pain and remove many unpleasant symptoms.
Practical advice:
print out the image of St. Charbel in a photo studio. You can put it in a frame, or you can apply it to the place of healing, put it on your head, and ask for help.
My mother had insomnia for some time, there was a fear that she would die, some kind of incomprehensible psychosomatics - with Charbel all this gave way to calmness and normalization of life processes. Sometimes an elderly person needs to communicate with someone and lacks energy - this old man provided great help in my absence, and gave support and energy to my mother, and now continues to help, and my mother is well over 80 years old.
Who is Charbel
The Catholic monk Charbel (Makhlouf) (1828-1898) came from a poor Lebanese family. At baptism he was given the name Joseph (Yusef). When the boy was not even 3 years old, his father died. Joseph was raised by his uncle. From childhood, the boy dreamed of dedicating his life to God and entering a monastery. But the family was against this decision. Joseph, the future Saint Charbel, was able to leave his home only at the age of 23.
The young man went to the monastery of St. Maron, where he took monastic vows with the name Charbel. He had an ascetic lifestyle and worked hard. In 1859 he was ordained to the priesthood. Charbel spent the last 23 years of his life in solitude, prayed a lot, observed strict fasting, and wore chains. At this time, through his prayers, miracles of healing allegedly began to occur. He died in 1898, the day before the Nativity of Christ.
The most famous image of Charbel (Makhlouf)
Eyewitnesses noticed a glow at Charbel's grave. Pilgrims flocking to Charbel’s resting place noted cases of healing from various diseases. For these reasons, the coffin was opened, and the monk’s body turned out to be incorrupt.
The decision to beatify him in the Catholic Church was made in 1965. Canonization, that is, canonization, was carried out in 1977 by Pope Paul VI.
A little history
Charbel came from a small Lebanese family. From early childhood he possessed the gift of healing. Thanks to his abilities, the Saint could heal even seriously ill people. In addition, Charbel had a unique gift for learning about death from a distance. After graduating from the seminary and becoming a priest, he led a fairly large number of people to faith.
In adulthood, the saint decided to lead the life of a hermit. It should be noted that some time after his death, Saint Charbel became popular among Orthodox Christians thanks to his healing prayer.
Attitude of the Orthodox Church
Many people are interested in the question: is Saint Charbel Orthodox or not? Monk Charbel is a follower of the Maronite Church, which belongs to the Eastern Catholic Church. Maronites mainly live in Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus. They are not in liturgical communion with the Russian Orthodox Church.
After 1054, when Christianity was divided into the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, ascetics recognized as saints by the Catholic Church are not recognized by the Orthodox Church and vice versa. This does not mean that the Church denies the very fact of their ascetic life. But he cannot recognize them as saints for the reason that the Orthodox Church has not conducted any research into miracles and other aspects of life. This also applies to monk Charbel, who is not Orthodox.
Archimandrite Job (Gumerov) writes: “Monk Charbel Makhlouf (1828-1898) belonged to the Maronite community, which has been in formal communion with the Roman Church since the 12th century. He spent 25 years completely alone. He worked in the garden and vineyard. He led an ascetic lifestyle. The Orthodox Church, before glorifying anyone, creates an authoritative commission and carefully examines life and posthumous miracles. Since Monk Charbel Makhlouf belongs to the Catholics, we cannot decide the question of his holiness. Ecumenical Orthodoxy has a whole host of saints, among whom there are great healers and miracle workers. Therefore, you need to contact them. An Orthodox believer should not pray to Monk Charbel.”
Texts of prayers for nine days (preparatory and for nine days)
It is advisable to contact Charbel with the words of specially written prayers. The text can be learned by heart or read from a piece of paper. The main thing is not to twist the words and not add unnecessary things.
Before reading the prayer texts of the 9-day cycle, you need to read a preparatory prayer.
At the very beginning, the believer must ask the Savior for permission for the Most Holy Charbel to help him recover and save his soul from the devil’s wiles.
After the preparatory words, one of the prayer texts of the 9-day cycle is read. For nine days, the believer regularly begs Charbel to intercede for him before the Lord and fulfill his request (to grant recovery or salvation from enemies). While reading the prayer text, the Christian asks for forgiveness for sins and promises God not to sin again.
9-day cycle prayers
Text of the first prayer
Infinitely Holy and loving Lord, You inspired the holy single monk to live and be able to live like Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and gave him the power to save people from illnesses. We ask You, Lord, to give us the grace to love and serve You like Charbel. Almighty Lord, You who allowed Your Saint to create numerous miracles, have mercy on us (names), so that we too may feel the manifestation of His special mercy. Help us through Saint Charbel to find health and save our souls.
Lord, glory to you.
Prayers for every day of nineteen days
- Oh, miracle worker Saint Charbel, whose flawless body defeated corruption and today exudes the scent of the heavens of the world! Come to me salvation and pray to God for me to give me (request). Amen. Pray for me, Saint Charbel.
O Lord, who through Saint Charbel gave the grace of faith. I ask you to give me, through his intercession, spiritual grace to live according to your covenants.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Saint Charbel, a hermit who went through suffering, whom our Lord Jesus Christ made a bright beacon, I turn to you and ask through you for mercy (request). I trust you, amen!
O Saint Charbel, fragrant vessel, ask for me. All-forgiving Lord, whom Saint Charbel glorified by giving him the grace to work miracles, and to me, grant me what I ask through his intercession.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Oh, philanthropic Saint Charbel, sparkles like a bright star in the church sky, sanctify my path and strengthen my faith. I ask you (request). Beg Jesus to help me, whose crucifixion you have continually proclaimed. Amen.
Saint Charbel, example of patience and silence, pray for me.
Lord Jesus, You appointed Saint Charbel and helped him bear his cross, give me the courage to endure the difficulties of life with patience and meekness and do Your will through the intercession of Saint Charbel.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Loving Saint Charbel, I turn to you, my soul is filled with trust in you.
Through the power of your intercession, I await the mercy that I ask (request). Show me your love one more time. O Saint Charbel, garden of virtue, pray for me.
Lord, You gave Saint Charbel the grace to be like You. Help me grow spiritually and forgive me so that I can glorify You until the end of my days.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Saint Charbel, beloved of God, enlighten me, help me and teach me how to please God. Hurry to my rescue. Oh loving father. I beg you to ask God for this mercy (request).
Lord, hear my request (request). Save my soul and give me peace, soothe the illness of my soul. Glory to You until the end of time.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Oh, Saint Charbel, great supplicant, I ask you to fulfill my request, which I entrust to you. Just your word to Jesus is enough to forgive me, have pity on me and fulfill my request.
Oh Saint Charbel, joy of heaven and earth, pray for me.
Lord, You have chosen Saint Charbel to protect us with Your Divine power, grant me through Your intercession this grace (request) so that I may glorify You with him until the end of my days.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Oh, Saint Charbel, beloved by all, helper to those in need, I have firm confidence in your intercession before God. Fulfill this request for me (request). Saint Charbel, star that guides the lost, pray for me.
Lord, my countless sins keep me away from Your mercy. Give me repentance. Answer me through the intercession of Saint Charbel. Return joy to my sick soul and fulfill my request. You are the embodiment of God's mercy, let us praise and thank You.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Saint Charbel, when I see you kneeling, fasting, abstaining and immersed in prayer, my hope and faith increase.
I ask you to help me receive the grace that I ask of you (request). O Saint Charbel, united with the Lord, pray for me.
O peace-loving Jesus, who raised Your beloved Charbel to spiritual perfection, I humbly ask you to grant me the grace to lead my future life according to Your commandments. I love You, Lord, my Savior.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Holy Father Charbel, now I am at the end of nine days of prayer, my soul receives grace when I pray to you. I really hope that Jesus will grant my request, which I have entrusted to your intercession.
I repent and wish to try not to sin in the future. I ask you to fulfill my request (request).
O Saint Charbel, crowned with glory, pray for me.
God. You are favorable to the prayers of Saint Charbel and You are constant, take pity on me at a difficult moment in my life, save me from wickedness, before which I am powerless. Glory to Thee, Lord, until the end of the ages.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Charbel - Common Superstitions
Among modern Orthodox, but unchurched people, signs and superstitions regarding images of the monk Charbel are gaining popularity. The image of the Catholic Saint Charbel is believed to have the ability to heal people. In this case, a certain ritual of applying images to sore spots is important. Such actions are exclusively magical in nature, having nothing to do with the Christian faith, and are condemned by the Church.
Orthodoxy has a huge number of canonized ascetics. Their holiness of life and posthumous miracles have been thoroughly studied and confirmed. There are many miraculous icons, great saints of the Orthodox Church, through prayers to which many miracles, healings and help are performed daily.
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Phenomenon and miracles
The holy man began his amazing path as a righteous man during his lifetime. He was a prophet and predicted places where the image of the Virgin Mary or the death of a person might appear. Joseph, as he was called before becoming a monk, wrote a lot on divine topics. His work had a philosophical direction , he talked a lot about God, the Most Holy Theotokos and wrote down the prophecies that were revealed to him. In his works, he grieved and was indignant about hypocrisy, betrayal, temptations and the sinfulness of human nature.
The elder gained his fame thanks to the miracles that he performed during his life and even after his death. His exceptionality was expressed by a soft glow after he died. A fragrant aroma emanated from the body, it exuded myrrh and had a glow. This phenomenon struck a lot of believers, monks and clergy. Neither scientists nor doctors could explain this mysterious phenomenon, and it still remains unexplored.
Believers constantly write letters to the monastery where the saint rests when they cannot come themselves. In them they send photographs of themselves, which they attach to the relics of the righteous, and soon people recover. The Lebanese center keeps records of all healings, and these lists are constantly updated and expanded.
There are two types of prayers to Charbel - daily and nine-day
There are two types of prayers to Charbel - daily and nine-day. Daily prayer is one prayer for each day, and nine-day prayer is nine different prayers that are read for nine days in a row. One prayer is read per day.
Prayer to Saint Charbel for every day :
Our Lord, infinitely Holy! You inspired the holy hermit monk to live and die like Jesus Christ. He also gave him the great Life-Giving Power to deliver people from all sickness and disease. Lord, we beg You, send us the grace to Love and serve You like Saint Charbel. Almighty Lord, who showed mercy to his saint to show many miracles and provide great mercies, descend to the servant (s) of God (name), allow him to feel the special mercy and care of Saint Charbel. Help me, through the efforts of the holy monk, to heal all my mental and physical illnesses. Let it be so. Our Father, glory to You! Amen.
