Prayers and Akathist to the Archangel Michael and the Holy Ethereal Powers

Troparions and kontakia Prayers to the Archangel Michael Prayers to the angels, prayers to the archangels for every day of the week Akathist to the Archangel Michael Akathist to the Holy and Ethereal Powers Magnification

TROPARIA AND KONDAKI

Troparion of the Archangel Michael, tone 4

Heavenly armies of the Archangel, we always pray to you, we are unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying out: deliver us from troubles, like the commander of the Highest Powers.

Troparion of the Council of the Archangel Michael and other disembodied Heavenly Powers, tone 4

Heavenly armies of the Archangels, we always pray to you, we are unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying: deliver us from troubles, like the rulers of the Highest Powers.

Kontakion of the Council of the Archangel Michael and other disembodied Heavenly Powers, tone 2

Archangels of God, servants of the Divine glory, rulers of angels and human mentors, ask for what is useful to us and great mercy, like the Bodiless Archangels.

PRAYERS TO ARCHISTRATIG MICHAEL

First prayer

Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the Angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Denis in heaven and putting to shame his malice and deceit on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: be an indestructible shield and a strong shield for the Holy Church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Do not, O Archangel of God, forsake us through your help and intercession, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we do not want to perish in our iniquities, but to turn to the Lord and be quickened by Him to do good deeds . Illuminate our minds with the light of God’s face, which shines on your lightning-like brow, so that we can understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we know all that it is fitting for us to do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will cease to be dominated by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh, carried away in the likeness of senseless children by the soon-to-perish beauties of this world, as if for the sake of the corruptible and earthly it is foolish to forget the eternal and heavenly. For all of these, ask us from above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sadness for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may spend the remaining number of days of our temporary life not in pleasing our feelings and working with our passions, but in erasing the evils we have committed with tears of faith and contrition of heart, deeds of purity and holy deeds of mercy. When the hour of our end approaches, liberation from the bonds of this mortal body, do not leave us. Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of wickedness in heaven, accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising to heaven, yes, protected by you, we will reach those glorious villages of paradise without stumbling, where there is no sorrow, no sighing, but endless life, and, being honored to see the bright face of the All-Blessed Lord and Master ours, falling with tears at His feet, let us exclaim in joy and tenderness: glory to Thee, our dearest Redeemer, Who for Thy great love for us, unworthy, was pleased to send Thy angels to serve our salvation! Amen.

Second prayer

O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, moreover, strengthen us from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the ability to unashamedly present ourselves to our Creator in the terrible hour and His righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Prayer three

Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me, and make them like demons, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly Forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You and calling on Your Holy name. Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, by the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, by the prayers of the Holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, for Christ's sake, the Fool for the Fool, St. the prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs: St. martyrs Nikita and Eustathius, and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from the ages, and all the holy Heavenly Powers. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen.

PRAYERS TO ANGELS AND PRAYERS TO ARCHANGELS FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK

Prayer to the Holy Angels

To you, as the intercessor and guardian of my life, I am a damned one, falling down, I pray: grant me with your prayers a day's stay, in a godly and unskillful way to pass away from evil deeds and thoughts. Open my ears, so that I may hear and understand the deeds and words of God that are beneficial to my soul, so that I may see my inner eyes, overwhelmed by the darkness of sin. Pray for me, who sins all the time, so that the sword of the wrath of the Lord does not girdle me: for my iniquity has exceeded my head, and like a heavy burden has weighed down on me. But You, my Lord, look upon me, and have mercy on me, and bring my sinful soul out of prison, before I even leave here, and I will not come to Your Last Judgment. Receive Thy holy Angels praying for us, who stand around Thy throne with fear, and with those prayers, more than the Most Pure Mother, deliver me from Thy terrible and terrible judgment. For you are the Lamb of God, taking away the sins of the whole world, crucified on our cross for the sake of salvation; listen to my prayer, and send the Guardian Angel of my soul and body, so that we instruct that I will get rid of all enemies, visible and invisible, and I will be worthy to receive Your mercy, with all those who have pleased You from the beginning, for You are our God, and I resort to You, and I trust in You, even though men have sinned more, but I have not retreated from You, nor have I lifted up my hand to another god, I pray to You, Lord Jesus Christ, I will bless You, and I worship You from the One Trinity, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYERS TO THE HOLY ARCHANGELS FOR EVERY DAY

Monday

Holy Archangel of God Michael, drive away from me with your lightning sword the evil spirit that tempts me. O great Archangel of God, Michael, conqueror of demons! Defeat and crush all my enemies, visible and invisible, and pray to the Lord Almighty, may the Lord save and preserve me from sorrows and from all illnesses, from deadly ulcers and vain deaths, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Tuesday

Holy Archangel Gabriel, who brought inexpressible joy from Heaven to the Most Pure Virgin, fill my heart, overflowing with pride, with joy and joy. Oh, great Archangel of God Gabriel, you announced to the Most Pure Virgin Mary the conception of the Son of God. To proclaim to me, a sinner, the day of the terrible death of the Lord God for my sinful soul, may the Lord forgive my sins; and the demons will not keep me from the ordeal for my sins. O great Archangel Gabriel! Save me from all troubles and from serious illness, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday

O great Archangel of God Raphael, received gift from God to heal ailments, heal the incurable ulcers of my heart and many diseases of my body. O great Archangel of God Raphael, you are a guide, a doctor and a healer, guide me to salvation and heal all my mental and physical illnesses, and lead me to the Throne of God, and implore His mercy for my sinful soul, may the Lord forgive me and save me from all my enemies and from evil people, from now and forever. Amen.

Thursday

Holy Archangel of God Uriel, illuminated by the Divine light and abundantly filled with the fire of fiery hot love, throw a spark of this fiery fire into my cold heart, and illuminate my dark soul with your light. O great Archangel of God Uriel, you are the radiance of the Divine fire and the enlightener of those darkened by sins: enlighten my mind, my heart, my will with the power of the Holy Spirit, and guide me on the path of repentance, and pray to the Lord God, may the Lord deliver me from the underworld and from all enemies visible and invisible, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Friday

Holy Archangel of God Selafiel, give prayer to the one praying, teach me to pray a prayer that is humble, contrite, focused and tender. O great Archangel of God Selafiel, you pray to God for people who believe, beg His mercy for me, a sinner, that the Lord will deliver me from all troubles and sorrows, and illnesses, and from vain death, and from eternal torment, and the Lord will vouchsafe me the Kingdom of Heaven with all the Saints forever. Amen.

Saturday

Holy Archangel of God Jehudiel, ever-greater of all those who struggle on the path of Christ, rouse me from grave laziness and strengthen me with a good deed. O great Archangel of God Jehudiel, you are a zealous defender of the glory of God: you excite me to glorify the Holy Trinity, awaken me, the lazy one, to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and beg the Lord Almighty to create a pure heart in me and renew a right spirit in my womb, and by the Sovereign Spirit he will establish me in the truth of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Sunday

Holy Archangel of God Barachiel, who brings blessings from the Lord to us, bless me to make a good start, correcting my careless life, so that I may please the Lord my Savior in everything forever and ever. Amen.

Akathist to ARCHANGEL MICHAEL

How to read the akathist correctly

Kontakion 1

Chosen commander of the Heavenly powers and intercessor of the human race, this is to you, who are delivered from the sorrowful, we offer a song of thanksgiving: but you, as you stand before the Throne of the King of Glory, free us from all troubles, and with faith and love we call to you in praise: Rejoice, Michael , the great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Ikos 1

Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, it is fitting that angelic bodies and tongues praise you, Michael; but until you admonish the disembodied with the verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the gray face: Rejoice, original star of the world; Rejoice, brighter light of truth and golden righteousness. Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials; Rejoice, chief of the angels. Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly; Rejoice, for in it are the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 2

Seer of faith, the greatness of spiritual beauty and the power of your lightning right hand, Archangel of God, we, as earthly and fleshly, are filled with surprise, joy and gratitude to the Creator of all, calling with all the Heavenly powers: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The mind is pure and free from passions, ask us, wonderful Michael, the ruler of the heavenly ranks, and, having ascended in thought from the earthly to the heavenly, we will sing a song of praise to you: Rejoice, God's indescribable beauty and kindness closest to the viewer: Rejoice, all-good advice of the Most Holy Trinity in the sincere mystery. Rejoice, faithful executor of the eternal destinies of the Trinity; Rejoice, for the hosts of Heaven marvel at him with love. Rejoice, who are glorified with faith by those born on earth; Rejoice, for whom the forces of hell tremble. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 3

Revealing the power of irresistible zeal for the glory of God in yourself, you became at the head of the angelic faces, Michael, against the proud Dannitsa, who breathes malice, and to him with his dark minions from the heights of heaven into the underworld, the being cast down, the host of Heaven, most gloriously led by you, with joy, as with one mouth, before the Throne of God, exclaiming: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

To you, Archangel Michael, the entire Christian race may have a great intercessor and a wondrous helper in battles with the enemy; For this reason, for the sake of your wonderful protection, if we wish to be honored, on the day of your triumph we cry to you: Rejoice, for whom Satan, like lightning, fell from heaven; Rejoice, through whom the preserved human race ascends to heaven. Rejoice, wonderful adornment of the all-bright world of the Mountain; Rejoice, glorious intercession of the fallen world. Rejoice, no longer defeated by the forces of evil; Rejoice, established with all the Angels of God in truth and righteousness forever by the grace of God. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 4

Deliver us, the First Throne Angels, from the storms of temptations and troubles, who celebrate your most radiant triumph with love and joy; For you are a great helper in troubles and in the hour of death from evil spirits the guardian and intercessor of all who cry to your and our Master and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Seeing your boldness against the hordes of Satan, all the ranks of angels joyfully moved after you to fight for the Name and glory of their Master, crying out: who is God? We, who lead Satan under your feet, are defeated, we call to you, as a winner: Rejoice, for whom peace and silence have established themselves in heaven; Rejoice, for the worthless spirit of malice has descended even to hell. Rejoice, direct the angelic armies and the forces of the invisible world to destroy evil; Rejoice, you have invisibly tamed the disturbance of the elements of the visible world. Rejoice, wondrous champions of the spirits of wickedness in heaven; Rejoice, you are strong and helpful to those who are weak in the temptations and misfortunes of this age. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 5

A rich source of great miracles appeared in your temple in Khoneh; Not just because the great and terrible serpent, who abided in that place, consumed your power, but also the streams of water, healing every bodily ailment, opened up, and all of them called to the Lord of the Angels, who glorify you, with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Hearing and leading you like a great light, shining in the midst of the faces of angels, wonderful Michael, we resort to you, according to God and the Most Holy Mother of God: illuminate with the rays of your light all of us, crying out to you: Rejoice, leader and guardian in the desert of God’s chosen people; Rejoice, high mediator of the law, given by the hand of Moses at Sinai. Rejoice, from the wicked judges and leaders of Israel you have found strength and protection; Rejoice, through the prophets and high priestess of Judaism the gift of knowledge from the Omniscient God was received. Rejoice, God-fearing lawgivers who provide secret wisdom; Rejoice, you place judgment and truth in the hearts of those who do good. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 6

When I once saw Manoah, the herald of God's destinies, I was filled with bewilderment and fear, and thought that no one should live on earth; learned from his wife about the goodness of the appearance and the meekness of your words, in joy about the one who was born, according to your words, your son Sampson, cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone with wonderful glory, Michael, when you stood in the form of humanity before Joshua, saying: “Take off the boot from your foot,” - I am the Archangel of the power of the Lord. Wondering at your appearance, we cry out to you with love: Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the divinely crowned heads; Rejoice, you who resist the authorities, as those who resist God’s command are quick to destroy them. Rejoice, pacifier of popular unrest; Rejoice, invisible abolitionist of evil customs. Rejoice, for you enlighten those who doubt in the hour of fierce perplexity; Rejoice, for you snatch away those tempted from destructive obsessions. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord of all things shows that the lot of the sons of men is not a matter of chance, but is contained in His Right Hand, having given you an intercessor and guardian for the kingdoms of the earth, and preparing tribes and peoples for the eternal Kingdom of God; For this reason, everyone who knows about your great service for human salvation calls out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

New miracles have been shown to us, Archangel, by you on earth, the Creator and Lord of all miracles, when the temple, created in your name, was wonderfully saved from being drowned by river waters; Seeing blessed Archippus with his spiritual children, he cried out to you in gratitude: Rejoice, indestructible fence of the holy temples of God; Rejoice, the enemy of the faith of Christ is an insurmountable barrier. Rejoice, for the elements obey His command; Rejoice, for through him all evil plans are crushed. Rejoice, you who bring joy from the Throne of the Almighty to the faithful; Rejoice, you who lead the unfaithful onto the path of righteousness and truth. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle of your power, Archangel of God, was carried away by Habakkuk, when, by the mania of God, you captured him and brought him quickly from Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel, imprisoned in a den of lions; Moreover, being amazed at the great effect of your power, cry out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

You are all in the highest, Michael, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, you are not far from the lower ones, fighting with the enemies of human salvation; the same with all the coveted Fatherland. Those who want to achieve heaven, according to you, call: Rejoice, director of the thrice-holy angelic singing; Rejoice, ever-ready representative and guardian of the earth-born. Rejoice, proud Pharaoh and the infidel Egyptians, striking strangely; Rejoice, faithful Jews, glorious guide in the desert. Rejoice, by whom the flame of the furnace of Babylon was extinguished; Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 9

All the monks of the Holy Mount Athos came into joyful trepidation, seeing how God-fearing the youth was, furiously thrown into the depths of the sea with a stone from the wicked gold-lovers, you saved; In the same way, the monastery that has received him, admiring your name, gratefully calls out to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The ornate verbs and wise meanings do not suffice to express your power, Michael, how in one night you smote a hundred and seventy and five thousand from the armies of the Assyrian king Sennacherib, so that others may be punished, do not blaspheme the Name of the Lord; We, honoring your holy zeal for the glory of the True God, joyfully call to you: Rejoice, invincible commander of the Orthodox armies; Rejoice, fear and overthrow of evil armies. Rejoice, planter of the right faith and worship of God; Rejoice, destroyer of soul-harming heresies and schisms. Rejoice, you who have strengthened the pious Maccabees many times on the battlefield; Rejoice, you who defeated the wicked leader of Antiochus Iliodor in the temple itself. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 10

Be a strong helper to those who want to be saved, Archangel of God, deliver us and protect us from troubles and misfortunes, especially from our evil habits and sins, yes, thriving in faith, hope and love of Christ, with joy about your previous intercession to the Lord of Angels and men, grateful we call: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are a wall to a believer, Archangel of God, and a strong pillar in battle with enemies visible and invisible; For this reason, we deliver you from the snares of demons, with a grateful heart and mouth we call you to the sitsa: Rejoice, invincible opponent of the enemy of faith and the opponent of the Holy Church; Rejoice, tireless hastener of the humble proclaimer of the Gospel. Rejoice, enlighten those who sit in the darkness of evil with the light of the faith of Christ; Rejoice, instructing those fooled by false wisdom onto the path of truth and repentance. Rejoice, terrible avenger who swears the Name of God in vain; Rejoice, lightning-fast punisher of those who mock madness about the sacraments of the holy faith. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 11

All singing of praise is overcome by the multitude of your miracles, Archangel of God, as you have accomplished the essence not only in heaven and on earth, but also in the dark halls of the underworld, where you bound the deep serpent with the bonds of the power of the Lord, so that those who are delivered from his malice will bless the Lord of heaven and earth, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The luminous servant of truth and purity of worship of God appeared to you, Archangel, when, foreseeing the machinations of the spirit of darkness, you forbade him in the Name of God, so that the hidden body of the deceased leader of Israel, Moses, would not dare to appear for deification as the sensual son of Israel; For this reason, now honoring your blessed council, we cry out to you with gratitude: Rejoice, you who preserved the purity of knowledge of God among the Jews in the days of the Old Testament; Rejoice, you who have many times eradicated the tares of error in the days of New Grace. Rejoice, destroyer of pagan soothsayers and idols; Rejoice, strengthener of Christian ascetics and passion-bearers. Rejoice, filling those who are weak in spirit with the power of God’s grace; Rejoice, thou who clothe those who are weak in the flesh with the whole armor of faith. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 12

Ask for grace from God from Heaven for us, who sing in the glory of your all-honorable name, Michael, so that, overshadowed by your intercession, we will live in all piety and purity, until, until we are separated by death from the bonds of the flesh, we will be worthy to appear before the fiery Throne of the King of Glory and cry out from the faces of the angels: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your manifold miracles, Michael, performed for our salvation, we pray to the Lord and Master of all, that the spirit of zeal for the glory of God, which is in you, will become scarce in us, who call you: Rejoice, faithful servants of God at the right time to the height of power supply beforehand; Rejoice, thou who invisibly cast down the impudent and unworthy from the heights of power and glory. Rejoice, on the last day you have brethren chosen from the four corners of the earth; Rejoice, even though sinners, like tares, will be given over to eternal fire by the voice of God. Rejoice, for Satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire forever; Rejoice, for the righteous will be more gloriously established in the abodes of the Heavenly Father. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 13

O wonderful chief of Archangels and Angels, for your wonderful service to the salvation of the human race, accept from us the voice of praise and thanksgiving that is now raised to you and, as if filled with the power of God, cover us with your immaterial wing from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that the one glorified by you and glorified you Let us call to the Lord: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

Akathist to the Holy and Bodily Forces

How to read the akathist correctly

Kontakion 1

Holy Immateriality of Power, standing at the Throne of the Almighty and constantly crying out the thrice-holy hymn to Him, we will worthily bless and praise you, our quick prayer books and intercessors in all kinds of needs and sorrows, and with thanksgiving we cry out to you: Rejoice, all Saints of Immateriality of Power.

Ikos 1

Saints Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones and Powers, Dominions, Powers and Principalities, Archangels and Angels, incessantly burning with love for the Lord and Creator, and desiring for all of us to be saved, for this sake we, sinners, dare to sing to you: Rejoice, glorious Seraphim and Cherubim; Rejoice, victorious Thrones, Dominions and Powers. Rejoice, God-wise Powers and Principalities; Rejoice, most luminous Archangels and Angels who have existed from the beginning. Rejoice, steadfast servants of God; Rejoice, Lords of Christ, faithful friends. Rejoice, holy messengers of God; Rejoice, you too, my holy Guardian Angel. Rejoice, all saints of the Incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 2

“Let’s become kind, let’s become with the fear of God!” - You shouted, Archangel Michael, dragging with you the army of Heaven against the fallen Dennitsa and you crushed the proud one, for this sake we cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Good and fearless Governor of the Heavenly Host, Archangel Michael, you stand unshakably before the Throne of the King of Kings, burning with love for the Lord and helping us to overthrow all cowardice and pride, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, loudly proclaiming the power of God; Rejoice, thou who deliverest thee from the insurances of the enemy. Rejoice, you wield the sword of zeal for God against the devil like a roaring lion; Rejoice, you who strike Satan with fear like thunder. Rejoice at those who slander the Name of the Lord and the servants of God will receive terrible vengeance; Rejoice, confirmation of the martyrs and confessors of Christ. Rejoice, for the sake of blessing those who were exiled by righteousness; Rejoice, Archangel Michael, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 3

Six-winged Seraphim, like stars radiant with the flame of love for the Creator, ceaselessly burning, burn our passions, and let us cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Like the Seraphim, our sinful filth still burns from afar and fills our hearts with love for God, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who deliver us from hardness of heart; Rejoice, you who exude love and mercy. Rejoice, having strengthened repentant sinners through the forgiveness of God; Rejoice, healing their spiritual wounds. Rejoice, for you are guardians in the fiery armor of God’s love in the firmament of Heaven, unshakably abiding; Rejoice, you who pray to God for peace and prosperity on earth. Rejoice, six-winged Seraphim; Rejoice, destroyers of hellish power. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 4

O many-eyed Cherubim, filled with the power and wisdom of God, teach us true repentance, and let us cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Like the Cherubim, who serve the mysteries of the Most Holy Trinity and teach us the knowledge of God, for this sake we cry out to you: Rejoice, thou who cut off false wisdom as with terrible axes the truth of God; Rejoice, propagators of humility. Rejoice, you who teach the wisdom of God; Rejoice, you who invisibly guard the eyes of your soul. Rejoice, as the heavenly chariots ascend to the knowledge of God; Rejoice, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts” who cry incessantly. Rejoice, many-eyed Cherubim; Rejoice, suppressors of all pride. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 5

O Fiery Thrones, incomprehensibly bearing God Himself and servilely serving Him, strengthen us in the confession of the holy Orthodox faith, and let us cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Those who have the Thrones, the Heavenly Minds, have great boldness towards the Lord Almighty and help His justice to be carried out, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who protect from laziness and negligence; Rejoice, destroyers of wickedness. Rejoice, you who teach the saving fear of God; Rejoice, blazing with firm divine zeal, like a formidable armor. Rejoice, for you have set up pillars of fire for the judgments of God; Rejoice, glorified by all the faithful. Rejoice, mighty Thrones; Rejoice, conquerors of all evil. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 6

“Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” - You preached to the Archangel Gabriel, the Lady Theotokos, the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, for this reason we cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You reveal the hidden secrets of God, Archangel Gabriel, to the human race and fill our hearts with holy humility and spiritual joy, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who clothe us in humility, like an armor; Rejoice, you who partake of spiritual nobility. Rejoice, you who point out to ascend into the vaults of heaven through humility; Rejoice, you who served the human race with the gospel of the incarnation of God the Word to the Ever-Virgin Mary. Rejoice, drawn to the contemplation of the Uncreated Light; Rejoice, strengthening of the apostles of Christ. Rejoice, blessing of peacemakers; Rejoice, Archangel Gabriel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 7

From God, for the manifestation of His love and mercy to people, you were sent, Archangel Raphael, to Tobias, and heal his father Tobit and Sarah from bodily and mental ailments, for this sake we cry out to the Most Holy Life-Giving Trinity: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Archangel Raphael, you heal us from mental and physical illnesses and correct our hardened hearts with mercy, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, wonderful organizer of pious marriages; Rejoice, you who grant healing from illnesses and illnesses. Rejoice, thou who helpest works of mercy; Rejoice, for you protect us with a fiery shield from pride and voluptuousness. Rejoice, you who teach abstinence; Rejoice, joy of the unmercenaries of Christ. Rejoice, blessing of the merciful; Rejoice, Archangel Raphael, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 8

“What vessel will contain the path of the Most High?” - Thus, Archangel Uriel, you admonished Ezra, so that he might know the wisdom of God, for this reason we cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

With the Light of God, Archangel Uriel, you enlighten us from the darkness of heresies and teach us the knowledge of the truth in Christ our Lord, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, thou who striketh down all wickedness as from a bow with arrows of the light of truth and the righteousness of God; Rejoice, thou who buildest the faithful in an honest and chaste life. Rejoice, thou who destroyest all bodily and spiritual fornication like lightning; Rejoice, thou who grantest victory over unbelief. Rejoice, affirmation in true Orthodoxy; Rejoice, wisdom of the saints of Christ. Rejoice, blessing of the pure in heart; Rejoice, Archangel Uriel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 9

God sent you, Archangel Selaphiel, to those perishing from the heat in the waterless desert Hagar and the youth, so that you could show them the way to the well and save them from cruel death, for this sake we cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

You teach us pure prayer to God, Archangel Selafiel, and call upon our neighbors to forgive us according to the commandment of the Lord, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, thou who clothed us in the armor of meekness against the prince of darkness; Rejoice, you who extinguish the passionate fire of memory malice. Rejoice, you who show the image of God in your neighbor; Rejoice, you who adore compassion, long-suffering and forgiveness. Rejoice, protection from battles and peace; Rejoice, consolation of the saints of Christ. Rejoice, blessing of the meek; Rejoice, Archangel Selafiel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 10

The Lord of hosts spoke to His servant Moses: “My name is on him” - so you are the Archangel Jehudiel, you are glorified by Him, for this reason we magnify you and honor your service to the people of Israel, as you marched before them to conquer the land of Canaan and cry out to God: Alleluia .

Ikos 10

A tireless zealot for the glory of God, Archangel Jehudiel, who delivers you from the passion of despondency and laziness and teaches you to righteously glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, like the morning star, enlightening from the darkness of despondency; Rejoice, thou who pierces and drives away lack of faith and lack of will from the servants of God, like a sharp spear. Rejoice, through you we clothe ourselves with courageous sobriety; Rejoice, by you, we are cleansed from evil suggestions and spiritual delusion. Rejoice, glorious protector from the spirits of evil in high places; Rejoice, strong protector of the righteous. Rejoice, blessing to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; Rejoice, Archangel Jehudiel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 11

You send a blessing from God, Archangel Barachiel, to all the faithful for every good deed, so that we may learn deeds pleasing to God and cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Before the Lord Almighty, Archangel Barachiel, you stand and protect us on all paths of salvation, for this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, destroyer of the godless golden calf; Rejoice, you who clothe yourself in the bright armor of non-covetousness. Rejoice, you who remind us to pray for the departed; Rejoice, you who bestow spiritual joy on all the faithful. Rejoice, wonderful patron of generous hosts; Rejoice, O Christ, wonderful trustee for the sake of fools. Rejoice, blessing to the poor in spirit; Rejoice, Archangel Barachiel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 12

“The Almighty has weighed this age on the scales” - this is how you, Archangel Jeremiel, told Ezra to know the vanity of this world and cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Our cold hearts are inclined to repentance, Archangel Jeremiel, so that we may be washed, as if by the rain, with repentant and contrite tears for the sins we have committed and move away from the sorrow of this corruptible world, for this sake we cry out to you: Rejoice, to the repentant and saving cry for sins that opens the Heavens , admiring; Rejoice, you who save us from fiery Gehenna. Rejoice, you who crush the madness of this world with the club of God’s providence; Rejoice, thou who fillest the mind with spiritual wisdom. Rejoice, the paths to the Lord have been corrected; Rejoice, exaltation of the prophets of God. Rejoice, blessing to those who weep; Rejoice, Archangel Jeremiel, our tenderness. Rejoice, all saints of incorporeal strength.

Kontakion 13

O holy Heavenly army, we ask you, burdened with sins, that we may not perish in our iniquities, but pray to the Lord for us, that He may have mercy, and have mercy, and save us according to His great mercy, for this sake we cry out to Him: Alleluia

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

About Archangel Michael

The inhabitants of heaven have their own hierarchy. According to the Holy Fathers, they were created by God before people. And although at this time a person is much weaker than them, these are the consequences of sin. After all, initially it was Adam and Eve who were the crown of creation, but they lost their position. And now prayer to Archangel Michael gives mortals very strong protection from enemies.

So, who is this heavenly intercessor? His name is known from the Holy Scriptures, and his role is also known. Archangel Michael is the leader of the heavenly army, consisting of angels. He will lead the troops during the final battle with the devil and his servants. In the days before Jesus was born, he helped the Israelites by showing them the way during their flight from Egypt. As an angel, he has supernatural powers.

That is why, calling on him to give very strong protection, a person can be sure that his ill-wishers will be defeated.

When to say a prayer for protection

Angels are protectors of people, so prayer to them should be daily. In addition to the archangels, there are also personal guardian angels who are given during baptism - this is the opinion of the Orthodox Church. They can tell you how to do the right thing - not in the literal sense, but in the soul a person will know the answer to his questions, he realizes them in his soul.

You need to ask for protection especially strongly during times of temptation. Angels are able to see evil and resist it, because their spirituality is much greater than human. That is why only the most chosen saints were honored with a personal meeting with these God's helpers - for example, the father of John the Baptist, the righteous Seraphim of Sarov and the Most Pure Virgin herself.

They pray to Archangel Michael for protection from body ailments and to overcome life’s difficulties. When starting a new business, to give the strongest protection to your home. As a talisman, many broadcast icons and a crucifix over the entrance. But we must understand that these are only symbols that do not act on their own. These are like conductors of spiritual energy; they help the believer to concentrate during petition.

Troparion, kontakion, magnification

Troparion to the Archangel Gabriel, Tone 4 of the Heavenly Armies of the Archangel,/ we always pray to you, we are unworthy,/ with your prayers protect us/ with the blood of the wing of your immaterial glory,/ preserving us, who fall diligently but also those who cry:/ deliver us from troubles, // as the chief of the Highest strength

Kontakion to the Archangel Gabriel, tone 8 Most luminous and Honest, and Omnipotent,/ the most innumerable and terrible Trinity,/ thou art, the Archangel, glorious minister and man of prayer,/ now pray unceasingly/ to be delivered us from all troubles and torments, let us call you // rejoice , protection of your servants.

Kontakion to the Archangel Gabriel, tone 2 Archangel of God, servant of the Divine glory, / Chief of angels, and teacher of men, / Ask for what is useful to us, and great mercy, // as the Bodiless Archangel .

Kontakion to the Archangel Gabriel, tone 2 In Heaven in vain God’s glory/ and on earth from on high giving grace,/ to the chief of the Angels, the wise Gabriel, God’s glory to the servant/ and the Divine champion of peace/ save, observe the crying tides: be your own helper, and no one is on us.

Majesty to the Heavenly Orders of the Ethereal We magnify you,/ Archangels and Angels,/ and all the hosts,/ Cherubim and Seraphim, // glorifying the Lord.

How they are depicted in icons

Iconography: Gabriel, archangel. Dating: XIV century. 1387–1395. Icon painting school or art center: Constantinople. Origin: From the Church of the Conception of the Virgin Mary of the Vysotsky Monastery in Serpukhov, where they were sent in the 1380-1390s from Constantinople. Material: wood, tempera. Dimensions of the icon: height 146 cm, width 106 cm. The image is half-length, the figure is facing left. The Archangel slightly bows his head, in his right hand he has a measure with a red shaft, his left hand is prayerfully turned to the Savior. Inv. No. 12729. © State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The first images of the Archangel are known from the Roman catacombs. Then Christians wrote him as a young man. Only later, from the 5th century, wings and a halo were added to the image.

Most of the famous icons represent him as a young man, dressed in a tunic, over which is a cape-himatium. Sometimes the Angel’s vestment is the so-called “lorat”, that is, it is supplemented with lor, a wide ribbon encircling the waist and chest. This is how especially significant Angels are usually written.

A mandatory element of the image is a ribbon on the hair. According to Russian tradition, its raised ends are called “rumors”, symbolizing constant readiness to fulfill the will of God.

In the hands of a servant of the Lord there may be:

rod - symbolizes angelic dignity, as well as messengership;
sphere is a symbol of the universe;
heavenly branch;
scroll; this image is typical for temple frescoes; On the unfolded sheet are written instructions for those entering the church.

Helper in our salvation

Iconography: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Dating: XII century. 30-40s of the 12th century Icon painting school or art center: Novgorod school. Origin: From the St. George Cathedral of the Yuriev Monastery in Novgorod, from where it was brought, among other icons, by Ivan the Terrible to the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin. Material: Wood, tempera Dimensions of the icon: height 238 cm, width 168 cm. The Mother of God is depicted standing, with her head slightly tilted to the left. Christ Emmanuel is depicted in her womb. He is presented frontally, sitting in a solemn pose, with his right hand in blessing, his left hand held to the side (the hand has not been preserved). The Mother of God, as it were, overshadows him with her right hand, the fingers of which almost touch the Child’s shoulder and touch the halo. In her left hand is a skein of red yarn. On the left is the Archangel Gabriel, facing Mary and blessing her. In his left hand he holds a measure. At the top, in the center, in a blue semicircle of the sky with golden stars, the “Ancient of Days” is represented sitting on a red throne. At the foot of the throne are red cherubs; a little higher, on the right and left, are red seraphim with golden ripids. Around the "Ancient of Days" is blue glory. In his left hand is a scroll, his right hand is a blessing, and from it a blue ray goes to the figure of the Mother of God. Inv. No. 25539 © State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow Literature: State Tretyakov Gallery. Collection catalogue. Old Russian art of the 10th - early 15th centuries. Volume I. No. 7

Interlocutor of the Prophet Daniel, messenger of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the Incarnation of the Savior, the Guardian of the Mother of God, who accompanied the Most Pure One throughout her earthly life - all this is perhaps the Archangel Gabriel most often mentioned in Scripture.

The Greek "Γαβριήλιος" and the Hebrew "Gabriel" mean "God's power" or "man of God." Church tradition says that this is one of the 7 Archangels. They belong to 8 of the 9 Angelic ranks, that is, after the Angels they are closest to people.

The Bible mentions Angels and Archangels as announcers of the will of God. But if the Angels protect believers on their path of life, guiding and instructing, then the mission of the Archangels is to communicate the special secrets of God concerning the most important events for humanity, first of all, salvation. According to God’s inscrutable destinies, it fell to Gabriel to proclaim God’s words more than once at turning points in human history.

Herald of the Incarnation and Resurrection

The “man Gabriel,” who announced the exact time of the Birth of the Messiah, is mentioned in the Book of the Prophet Daniel, written 600 years before the birth of Christ. The Archangel announced:

“Seventy weeks are ordained for your people and for your holy city, that the transgression may be covered, the sins may be sealed, the iniquity may be blotted out, and everlasting righteousness may be brought in, and the vision and the prophet may be sealed, and the Holy of Holies may be anointed.”

70 weeks amounted to 490 years, it was during this time that the Jewish people expected the Messiah.

After the fulfillment of time, the same servant of God directly prepared people for the Incarnation of the Savior. Tradition states that:

Gabriel announced the rights. Joachim and Anna, childless, persecuted by their fellow tribesmen, about the birth of their Daughter - the Most Pure Mother of God;
he became her Guardian when Mary lived at the Jerusalem Temple;
From him the priest Zacharias learned about the future birth of his son, St. John the Baptist; by the will of God, the priest was punished for his lack of faith, so that until the Nativity of John he could not utter a word;
and six months after these events, Gabriel announced the Nativity of the Son to the modest Mary, the imaginary wife of the elder Joseph of Nazareth, who dedicated herself to God;
describing the Nativity of Jesus, St. Luke speaks of the angelic army who announced the event to the shepherds of the sheep; Gabriel is not named here, but Tradition believes that the choir of the Heavenly Powers singing “Glory to God in the highest...” was led by him;
Tradition also believes that it was Gabriel who appeared to the Lord on the eve of the Crucifixion, when Christ was praying in Gethsemane;
three days later, the women who came to the tomb heard from the Archangel about the Resurrection of Jesus.

Guardian of the Virgin Mary

In subsequent years, Gabriel, apparently, was closest to the Most Pure Mother of God as Her Guardian since childhood:

when the lot fell to the Most Pure One to preach His Son in Iberia, he, appearing to Her, commanded Mary to remain in Jerusalem, saying that she would be given a different destiny;
3 days before his death, the servant of God, coming to the Mother of God, conveyed this joyful news to Her, handing over a flowering branch from the Garden of Eden.

Veneration in Rus'

But the Russians firmly connected Gabriel with the Mother of God. It is known that in the 12th century. The Archbishop of Novgorod, named after the Archangel, and therefore especially revered him, built a temple, but not of the “man of God,” but of the Annunciation.

It is believed that the first temple of Gabriel appeared only in 1413 in Novgorod. And since 1584, Gabriel’s chapel has been known at the Annunciation Cathedral in Moscow.

The name of the Archangel was considered one of those that was often given to princes at Baptism. Among such rulers are known:

Prince Vsevolod (11th century), holy protector of Pskov;
son of Vsevolod the Big Nest Svyatoslav (XII century);
Vasily III (XVI century); It is interesting that, being baptized as Vasily, he was also called “by his first name” Gabriel, since he was born on the day of remembrance of the Archangel.

The image of the Archangel is on the coat of arms of the Russian Empire, approved by Alexander III on November 3, 1882. In the center of the coat of arms is a shield held by the arch. Mikhail and Gabriel.

Memorial Days

From the first centuries, the Church had an ambivalent attitude towards the special cult of the Heavenly Powers, since already from that time heretical movements were known, for which prayers to the Angels were higher than appeals to the Creator of the world. Apparently, for this reason, the special services of the arch. Gabriel, the days of his memory appeared no earlier than the 8th-9th centuries. And there were about 5 temples dedicated to him on the territory of Byzantium, including the church on the site of the Annunciation (Nazareth).

The Archangel was especially revered:

the day after the Annunciation;
November 8 along with other Heavenly Forces;
June 11 (from the end of the 10th century).

On this day, a miraculous appearance occurred to one of the monks of Mount Athos; An unfamiliar monk asked to stay in his cell for the night. During the prayer rule, when they began to sing the glorification of the Mother of God “The most honorable Cherub...”, an unfamiliar monk suddenly began to chant with the words “It is worthy to eat...”. Touched, the owner of the cell asked to record the chant. Only when he saw that the one who had appeared was writing down words with a finger on a stone, as if on wax, did the Athonite monk realize that he had accepted an Angel under his roof. It is believed that this was Gabriel, a great admirer of the Most Pure One.

Prayers and Akathist to the Archangel Michael and the Holy Ethereal Powers