They say that the illness is given to a person for a reason, and this is the result of committing various sins. In Orthodoxy it is believed that thanks to grief and illness a person develops spiritually, and this helps him to approach God. Strong prayers for health and healing for God, the Theotokos and holy saints help to alleviate the condition of the sick person, and in some cases they even lead to complete healing. Even such appeals allow a person to maintain health and restore energy. You can pray about your own health, as well as about parents, children and close people. An important condition for getting rid of the sickness - a person must be baptized. In addition, it is not necessary to use prayer as a single remedy and traditional therapy is necessary. Appeals to the Higher Powers give man strength to fight the disease.
Prayer for health and healing to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Throughout his mundane life, the saint helped people, healing them from various diseases, so it's no surprise that today many people turn to him for help. First, you need to go to the temple and order a service there about health. After that, go to the image of Nicholas the Wonderworker and put before him three lit candles. Looking at the flame, turn to the saint and ask him for help, and after that say to yourself these words:
"Nikolai the Sacred, pull away all weaknesses, illnesses and devil's filth." Amen".
After that, cross yourself three times and leave the church . In the shop buy the image of the Wonder-worker and 36 candles, and take with you holy water. At home it is necessary to put an image on a table or in another convenient place, light 12 candles next to it and put holy water. Looking at the flame, imagine healing, try to take into account all the details. After this, proceed to the repeated reading of such a prayer:
"Wonderworker Nicholas, Defender of the Righteous.
Strengthen my faith in Orthodox power
and cleanse the mortal body from a sickly toast.
Charge my soul with your glorification
and not my body is a sinful illness. "
Candles need to be extinguished, but you can drink water or wipe the body with it, which will help to recover.
Prayer for the Health of a Sick Child
It's hard for parents to see how their child is sick. In such a situation, they are ready, on anything just to help their child to cope with the disease. Above the baby one should repeatedly read the following prayer:
"Lord Jesus Christ, may your mercy be in my children (names), keep them under your roof, cover them from all evil, take away every enemy from them, open their ears and eyes, give affection and humility to their hearts. Lord, we are all your creatures, pity my children (names) and turn them to repentance. Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon my children (names), and enlighten their mind with the light of the mind of your gospel, and instruct them in the path of your commandments, and teach them, Father, to do your will, for You are our God. "
Prayer for the Health of the Virgin
The main intercessor and patroness of people is the Mother of God, therefore all the prayers sent to her from the heart will be surely heard. Asking for help is best before the image next to which is to light a candle. Arrange before the icon and get rid of extraneous thoughts. Think only of your desire to cope with the disease or help a loved one recover. Looking at the flame, contact the Mother of God and ask her for help, then, try to imagine the process of recovery as accurately as possible. After this, proceed to the threefold repetition of the prayer:
"Oh, Madam Sovereign Lady. Get us, God's slaves (names), out of sinful depths and deliver from sudden death and all dark evil. Give us, our Lady, health and peace, and enlighten us eyes and a warm heart, for the salvation of the light. Benefit us, God's servants (names), the Great Kingdom of Your Son, Jesus our God: Thou his power is blessed with the Holy Spirit and His Father. Amen".
Prayer for Panteleimon's health
St. Panteleimon helped people in life to cope with various ailments, for which the Gentile doctors hated him, and this eventually led to his execution. Today, people in different parts of the world turn to prayers for this saint to help them regain their health. Panteleimon helps to cope not only with physical, but also with mental ailments. Before you begin to read the prayer, it is recommended that you repent of your sins, as a person's illnesses are sent when he deviates from the faith. Panteleimon's prayer sounds like this:
"Oh, great Lord saint, great martyr and healer Panteleimon! The servant of God calls to you (name), have mercy on me, hear my pleas, see my sufferings, be merciful to me. Give me the mercy of the Supreme Physician, Lord God. Grant me the healing of the soul and body. Drive away from me cruel torments, deliver from oppressive illness. I bow my head low, I pray for the forgiveness of my sins. Do not resist my wounds, pay attention. Give mercy, put your hand to my sores. Give your body and soul health for the rest of your life. I pray for the grace of God. I will repent and please, I trust my life with God. Great Martyr Panteleimon, praying to Christ God for the health of the body and the salvation of my soul. "
Prayer for living parents about health
Even becoming adults, we remain children for our parents, which need to be constantly taken care of and protected from various problems. To parents rarely sick, you can turn to the Higher Powers and ask for intercession. It is best to pray immediately for the father and mother, because for the children parents are one.
Prayer for the health of parents sounds like this:
"Oh my Lord, may your will be that my mother is always healthy, so that she can