Rev. Sergius of Radonezh is the most famous and revered Russian Saint, founder of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, teacher and mentor of many canonized saints. They turn to him for help, everything from small to large and ask for aiding in study, healing, work. In this article we will consider what prayers should be offered to the Monk Sergius and how to read them correctly.
How to pray to St. Sergius of Radonezh?
The protector of All Russia, St. Sergius of Radonezh, in childhood was shy of his own ignorance and longed to learn to read. Every day, he prayed to the Lord for the gift of this ability, until an old man came to their house and invited the boy to read the text. With embarrassment, Sergius discovered that he was able to fluently and calmly read the indicated lines. The elder disappeared and everyone understood that he was the messenger of God in response to the prayers of the child.
So, being ascended to heaven, Sergius helps every student or student praying for his help. It is important to be able to ask correctly so that the request is heard. It is best to pray for success in teaching at the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, however, praise is also allowed at home.
Before prayer it is necessary to prepare:
- Purchase the icon of St. Radonezh.
- Visit the church and place a candle in front of the image of the saint.
- Learn a short prayer to help you tune in before class:"Rev. Sergius of Radonezh, father of all students, pray for us».
After this, the main prayer is read out and the worshiper should overshadow himself with the sign of the Cross three times. Prayers are allowed to be read by the whole family, adopting a prayer pose at the “red corner”, in which the necessary icons of the Monk of All Russia and the Lord Almighty are located, candles and lamps are lit.
There are also four main prayers to Sergius of Radonezh that help in various situations and problems that can be download here.
About study
Turning to the Rev. for help in school, they pray for their whole life and its every stage. The main thing is that in the process of reading the prayer service is to clearly articulate the cherished thought in thoughts and concentrate your message on the desired result.
St. Sergius can be asked for support in various situations:
- learning;
- before important controls;
- for exams;
- to add mind;
- confidence in their own knowledge;
- on the protection of the diploma.
Starting the petition, it is necessary to light a candle at his image and read the sacred text:
“Our Father Sergius of the Reverend and God-bearing! Look at us (names) graciously and, to the land of the devoted, elevate you to the heights of heaven. Strengthen our cowardice and establish us in the faith, but undoubtedly hope to receive all the good from the mercy of the Lord God through your prayers. Ask by your intercession for every gift to all and to whom it is prosperous, and all of us with your prayers hastening, make me safe on the day of the Last Judgment of the Shuya,the gums of the country, the community of life and the blessed voice of the Lord of Christ, hear: come, blessings of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Amen».
The whole family is allowed to repeat the liturgy in order to enhance the effect of the petition. After prayer, you should cross yourself three times.
About healing
Not only students are calling to the Rev. for help. Sergius also helps to heal from spiritual and physical diseases. He is cried out for healing from serious illnesses in the church or in front of the icon of the Saint with a prayer:
“Oh, the wondrous Sergius of Radonezh, the Most Holy and the true Wonderworker of all Russia! Your prayer strengthened the Hosts in battle and gave birth to life-giving sources emanating from the womb of Mother Earth, strengthen my Spirit and the Inner Warriors, who are the Lord Jesus Presence and Presence of the Lord Buddha, with miraculous prayers for the fulfillment of God in my whole being and cast out all untruth, ever done by me and sealed by infirmities, diseases, and sufferings living from My Soul and body. I hope in you, Reverend, do not disdain me, and remember in your prayers, perform a miracle of healing the true Glory of our Heavenly Father and Eternal Merciful Mother, for the benefit of my innermost and divine essence. Amen».
In order for healing to come sooner, you can take anointing oil in the church and, while reading a prayer, apply it crosswise on the patient’s wrists, forehead and palms. The liturgy is repeated three times a day. However, it is recommended to resort to it in cases:
- prevention;
- after a past illness;
- if doctors are powerless against this ailment.
About help in business and work
A special prayer for help in work and work is offered to Sergius of Radonezh exclusively in prayer places (churches and temples). This liturity requires concentration, precise diction and calm, as it is quite voluminous and takes a long time to read. To start reading, you should sing in a low voice with the phrase:“About the heavenly citizen of Jerusalem, Rev. Sergius! Look upon us graciously ...», gradually the voice rises to a normal key, and the text is pronounced smoothly and monotonously. The full version of the prayer is possible download link.
The difference of this prayer service is that it can be read only in the days of the saint's memory according to the new and old calendar: July 5 and 18, September 25, October 8.
On other days, you can ask the Saint for help with a simple and uncomplicated prayer:
“The Holy Father, a prayer book for All Russia, pray for the Lord for me (his name). Help in matters and help in the work, point out the right decision, a rare chance, luck and blessings. So that everything works smoothly, let the problems go, and things will get better. Glory to those, St. Sergius, pleasing the Lord. Amen».
You can also contact him immediately before an interview or an important meeting with the words:
“Rev. Father Sergius of Radonezh, I ask for your blessing and for divine help. Don’t let me turn my back on the road, if you had stepped out of your way. Thank you for that. Amen».
About success in business
They pray to Saint Radonezh and for success. More often, such prayers are used in order to get rid of unrest, gain self-confidence, improve the state of the business and not miss the signs that can change fate. In the morning, immediately after the morning prayer rule or the reading of “Our Father” (in cases where the prayer does not observe the entire list of necessary prayers), The following text is repeated:
“Glory to the Intercessor of the Russian land Rev. Radonezh Sergius! And give me glory also for the long prayers and faithful service. Bring success in business, a house filled with wealth and prosperity. May good fortune not be turned away from the Servant of God (Servants of God) (your name) and heels on the heels of days, and at night he will fill his head with bright thoughts and ideas. Pray for me before the Almighty, in order to send down successes in my affairs and decisions. I will glorify Our God and Ty, saint of the Holy Virgin, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen».
The worshiper needs to cross himself three times and bow to the icon three times. The text is repeated daily to attract good luck every day.
On Strengthening Faith
A prayer for the strengthening of faith is read both for oneself and for others. Often they use the same prayer service that helps in learning, putting the necessary meaning into it. However, you can turn to the Saint for assistance and in your own words, if the request is formulated correctly. Any appeal to Sergius of Radonezh with a request to strengthen the faith should begin with the phrase:“O Rev. Father Sergius!». Then comes the search itself.
For example, you can call out with the words:
“I trust in you and your strength. Pray for the Servant of God (the Servant of God) (the name of a person who has lost faith or doubts) and for his soul (her). Stand before our Lord in order to bestow a righteous farewell and direct by the Orthodox path. So that faith grows stronger, does not fade, doubts go away and peace and peace fill the soul. Save and save! Amen».
You can pray for increased faith any day and time of day. As an additional measure, when a person feels that he is losing faith, it is necessary to visit the church and talk with the clergyman, who will help find the cause of this problem and give practical advice. If the prayer is for a family member, relative or close friend, you should ask the church to pray for the salvation of his soul.
How do students pray to Sergius of Radonezh in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra?
In the Trinity-Sergius Lavra today are the holy relics of the Monk of Radonezh. It was there that seminar students chanted prayers with Akakfist. The first chant begins at five in the morning, and each student at the desk rests a copy of the image of the Saint. Thus, they are attuned to study and at the same time help other students, students and their parents to focus on their own prayers offered to the Holy.
To the accompaniment of students of the Theological Seminary at Lavra, everyone who comes to ask the Rev. for help prays before his relics. A prayer service cleanses the mind of unnecessary thoughts and soothes the soul, helps to tune in the right path, directs strength and energy in the right direction.
Prayer to Sergius of Radonezh in the Lavra improves memory, strengthens thought processes and quick wit, and fosters the development of imagination.
