For a long time, prayer has been an integral part of the life of all religious people. Thousands of believers daily seek help from one of the most revered Orthodox saints, Seraphim of Sarov. What can the Rev. ask for? What prayer should be addressed to him? How often can one appeal to the saint? We answer all questions in this article.
What should the Holy Miracle Worker be prayed for?
Absolutely all Orthodox people address prayers to the Hierarch for various reasons.
However, most often they pray with a prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for:
- healing from physical and mental illnesses;
- bringing well-being to the house;
- gaining luck in trade;
- search for love and marriage;
- assistance in business;
- protection.
The miracle worker pray for blessing and ask God to be touched for protection in a given situation. You can read the glories to the elder both in the church and at home, and there is no need to purchase an icon. Usually prayers are read out with lit church candles and holy water.
The Life of Seraphim of Sarov: Feats
From adolescence, Seraphim of Sarov inclined towards an honest and righteous life in faith in the Lord, as well as monastic feats. During his life, he prayed a lot and served for the benefit of the afflicted. The saint possessed the ability to heal mental and physical ailments, possessed the gift of perspicacity, and strove to help everyone who asks.
The Monk Seraphim spent a thousand days and nights on his knees in prayer on a stone, and also died in a prayer position. During his life, he founded the Diveevo female monastery, which he later patronized. According to some sources, the Mother of God and other Saints often appeared to the Saint.
After many years spent in seclusion and prayers in a monastic cell, Seraphim of Sarov began to receive the sick and lepers, healing them even from fatal ailments with the sole power of prayer. Sometimes he used miraculous water from a spring that continues to heal even after the death of the Saint.
Morning and evening prayers
There is a universal prayer for Seraphim of Sarov for every day, which can be read in the morning and in the evening along with the prayer rule specified by the Hierarch:
- First of all, Our Father is repeated three times.
- Then the song "Virgin Mary, rejoice ..."
- And once the "Symbol of Faith."
Only after these liturgies can we proceed to the main text:
“O Most Holy Reverend Seraphim! He begs you for the favor of the Slave (Slave) of God (God) (your name), calls for mercy and ask for help! Save from evil, hide from failure, direct on the right path and do not let him turn off it. I ask you with sincere faith and an open soul, with pure thoughts. Give peace and spiritual joy. Bless and save! Amen!"
A prayer read in the morning will help in daily affairs, will not allow you to make mistakes, and will set you in the right way. In the evening, it contributes to the speedy falling asleep and a sound and peaceful sleep.
Prayer for healing and good luck in trading
Prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for healing to this day is used in different countries of the world and remains unchanged:
This petition is considered universal, because it helps to get rid of both bodily disease and spiritual. To enhance its effect and speedy recovery, you can read “Our Father” over holy water and wash your face every time after repeating the main prayer.
For love and marriage
There is also a female prayer to Seraphim for love and marriage. Prayers are allowed to be given to both the girls themselves and her close female relatives, best of all to mothers or grandmothers. Moreover, mature ladies also apply this praise to seek new love or to preserve relationships and marriage.
With five candles lit and in front of the icon of the saint, the sacred text is read in a half-whisper:
About help in affairs and protection
Prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for help is one of the three main prayers addressed to the Miracle Worker. In addition to the prayer for aiding in work and work, it includes a petition for protection. This liturgy 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 breakfast, fill a glass with holy water, read all the prayers that are part of the morning rule, and only after that call to St. Seraphim with the words:
After repeating the prayer, cross yourself and drink holy water on an empty stomach. This will allow not only to be cleansed spiritually, but also physically, and maintain good spirits.
