A special prayer - which Saints to turn to for help in different life situations❓

Fervent prayers are our intensified prayers in different life situations in which we can prayerfully ask for help.

In what cases is the Fervent Prayer offered?

• When you seek help in difficult life circumstances or in solving difficult issues (for example: resolving a protracted conflict at work, finding a way out of financial difficulties, finding a new job).
• Before an important event (for example: successful sale of an apartment or purchase of housing, a successful outcome of a court case, an easy birth, a successful operation and easy rehabilitation).
• Strive to improve your health or that of your loved ones (for example: recovery from major surgery, rehabilitation from injury, help in the fight against chronic diseases, improving the health of children or elderly parents).
• Ask for well-being (for example: love and marriage, finding a faithful life partner, the gift of children, improving relationships between spouses, the birth of a long-awaited child, restoring relationships with parents or children).
• Give thanks for the blessings received (for example: gratitude for the successful resolution of a problem, recovery, the birth of a child, help in a difficult situation).

Which Saints are most often addressed and with what requests ❓

Lord God - The Creator of all that exists, the Source of life and mercy, to Him they turn with any requests.

The Holy Mother of God is the heavenly patroness of the family, the Intercessor of women and children, the helper in sorrows . People pray to her for a happy marriage, love, well-being in the family , the gift and birth of children , peace of mind , consolation in difficulties , help in difficult life situations .

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - patron of children, travelers, sailors, merchants, prisoners and the unjustly convicted. He is prayed to for protection and help on the road , support in trouble , restoration of justice , resolution of everyday affairs , family well-being , intercession for children .

Saint Spyridon of Trimythous is an assistant in everyday and financial matters. People turn to him for material well-being , help in finding housing , work , solving financial difficulties , arranging affairs , buying and selling .

Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon is a doctor of souls and bodies. People pray to him for healing from illnesses , help in treatment , successful surgery , recovery from serious diagnoses , for the sick and suffering .

Reverend Seraphim of Sarov is a saint of peace and love. People come to him in spiritual pain , anxiety , in search of consolation and faith , for joy, humility , and strengthening of the spirit .

Saint Sergius of Radonezh is a mentor and helper of students. People pray to him for help in studying , success at school and university , the gift of wisdom, memory, attentiveness , help for teachers and scientists .

The Holy Martyrs Cyprian and Justina are patrons of spiritual warfare. They are asked for protection from evil, the evil eye, witchcraft, corruption, temptations , for spiritual strength , purification of the mind and heart from anxiety and fear .

To apply for the Fervent Prayer to be read in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , follow the link [Submit Fervent Prayer] .