Gabriel is one of the twelve archangels, but besides this he is revered as one of the two most powerful angels. Archangel Gabriel notified the righteous Zechariah about the birth of his son, John the Baptist. He brought the good news about the imminent birth of the Savior to the Virgin Mary. The archangel is revered as a messenger, he is the messenger of God, his connection with people, which is why he is often depicted holding a flower of paradise or a lily in his hands.
Memorial Days:
- November 21
- April 8 – Cathedral
- July 26 – Cathedral
How does prayer to Archangel Gabriel help?
Gabriel protected the Mother of God throughout her life, warned her of dangers, and went down to her to inform her of her imminent death. Therefore, couples who have been unable to have children for a long time turn to Archangel Gabriel with prayer; pregnant women ask for health for the baby. There are many known cases when a childless couple begged for a child from the Virgin Mary and the Archangel.
Prayer to the Archangel Gabriel provides very strong protection from a variety of misfortunes, since his power is enormous. The angel helps in the fight against diseases, dulls pain, protects from enemies and wards off unclean thoughts. Gabriel will guide you on the true path and warn you of danger, but you need to pray to him with faith and repentance, otherwise he will not hear or even be offended.
The image and role of the saint
This angel is described as a tall, handsome man with golden hair. His images are usually present in every church, even small ones. He is highly revered in Christianity.
He is usually depicted in a group with other archangels, but sometimes separately. On some icons he looks like a church minister - he is wearing an ordinary cassock. On such icons he holds the scepter with his left hand and makes the sign of the cross with his right. He was portrayed in this form when they wanted to emphasize the archangel’s connection with humanity.
Sometimes Gabriel’s hands were depicted not as a scepter, but as a spear or sword. This symbolizes his role as a protector and patron for mere mortals. On old icons he looks like a warrior, dressed in armor made of shining metal. People considered him a warrior of Light who protects the peace of not only the inhabitants of heaven, but also ordinary people. Its main mission is protection.
In some icons he holds other objects in his hands.
- In one of the most ancient images you can see in the hands of the great archangel a small branch from a tree, which is covered with young bright leaves. This symbolizes his role as the bearer of good news, when he informed the Mother of God about the birth of her child, whose mission is to save humanity.
- Sometimes, for the same reason, a flower is depicted in his hands - a rose or a lily.
- They also draw a torch in his hands. He can help a lost soul find the true path. With the help of a torch or lantern, he guides and protects the soul that has gone astray in the darkness.
Prayer for marriage to Archangel Gabriel
Parents' concerns do not always begin with problems with conception or pregnancy. Prayer to the Archangel Gabriel also helps in the adoption of a child. Gabriel watches over the children, guides them on the right path, protects them from misfortunes and evil glances.
The angel also helps single or unmarried believers. A prayer to the Archangel Gabriel for marriage will bring happiness to the home, a successful marriage and a strong union. Its text is:
O holy Archangel Gabriel! We earnestly pray to you, instruct us, servant of God (name), to repentance from evil deeds and to confirmation in our faith, strengthen and protect our souls from seductive temptations and beg our Creator for the remission of our sins.
O holy great Gabriel the Archangel! Do not despise us, sinners, who pray to you for help and your intercession, in this world and in the future, but an ever-present helper to us, may we continually glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the power and your intercession forever and ever. Amen.
Gabriel has been revered for many years, centuries, so many prayers to Saint Gabriel have been written. There are several kontakia for the archangel, known for his strength and favor towards people. Gabriel is the intercessor and patron of families and children, he is the messenger of the Lord. The archangel helps those whose profession is based on communicating with people, media workers. They pray to Archangel Gabriel for big money and career advancement.
Popular beliefs
In Rus', on April 8, they celebrated a holiday called Gabriel Blagovest. On this day, they made a wish, read prayers and conspiracies. On the morning of the Annunciation, you had to get up early, pray to God and go outside. Standing facing east, you need to say the following words:
After this, it was necessary to attend the liturgy, give alms, and donate to the temple. On Annunciation, you cannot be sad, sort things out, make trouble, or do dirty housework. This is a bright holiday that will bring positive changes in fate.
Also on this day you can attract love, harmony and peace in the family, prosperity and prosperity. If there are scandals in the house, you need to use this day for peace: ask Archangel Gabriel to fill the hearts of the household with joy and grace. This Heavenly Messenger will be able to make any person happy if he has faith in God in his soul.
You can also ask the Archangel for happiness and good luck. The energies of this day are so bright and positive that any request can be fulfilled. Buy an icon of Gabriel in the church, let it become a powerful amulet and a magnet of good luck for you for the whole year.
Protective prayer
A short prayer to the Archangel Gabriel for protection will help ward off envious people, ill-wishers and rivals, and deliver you from unclean thoughts. Gabriel helps in maintaining family happiness and protects the family from troubles and illnesses.
Archangel Gabriel is often depicted with the Virgin Mary, as he informed her about upcoming events, watched over her and protected her throughout her pregnancy and subsequent years. A prayer to the archangel provides very strong protection if you read it with a pure heart and an open soul. Gabriel will not leave a sincere believer in trouble and will always inform about dangers.
When reading a prayer, you need to put meaning into the words and focus on your request. You cannot ask saints to send misfortune to your enemies, since they all teach forgiveness and compassion. Prayer is an appeal to a saint, a sacrament in which there should be no extraneous thoughts or people. Archangel Gabriel will help all those who sincerely pray in any trouble; prayer to him is considered one of the strongest.
Gabriel's story
Few people know this, but there are only four archangels in Judaism. Each of them is on one of the four sides of the divine throne, they are all trying to protect the four sides of the end of the world. People pray to these archangels before going to bed. They should be mentioned all together, one by one. One of these archangels is Gabriel. Together with Michael, they tried to protect the Jews from persecution, and they also regularly prayed before the throne of the Lord, so that people would be freed from imprisonment and the entire human race would be blessed.
In Judaism, Gabriel serves as the angel of death. This hero comes to dying believers, carrying a perfectly straight knife in his hands. With the help of this knife, the angel of death takes away human souls. Other angels, for example, Samael, also descend from Heaven for the souls of sinners. He comes down with a jagged knife. Both of these processes have been compared to shechita, the ritual killing of birds and mammals for food. In the case of Samael, this shechita can be called non-kosher.
In Judaism, Gabriel was called the deliverer from Leviathan, a huge sea monster. In Christian mythology, the Archangel Gabriel conveys a secret message from the Lord to people. The Prophet Daniel, with the help of Gabriel, becomes familiar with the secrets of the future and informs people that in 70 weeks the Messiah will come to Earth.
Texts of prayers
Troparion, tone 4
Heavenly armies of the Archangel,/ we always pray to you, we are unworthy,/ with your prayers protect us/ with the blood of your immaterial glory,/ preserving us, who fall diligently and cry out:/ from troubles. see us, // as the chief of the Supreme Powers.
Translation: Archangel of heavenly armies, we, unworthy ones, continually pray to you, that you protect us with your prayers under the roof of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us, who fall diligently and cry out: “Deliver us from troubles, as the chief of the Highest Powers!”
Kontakion, tone 8
Blessed and Honest, and Omnipotent,/ the most innumerable and terrible Trinity,/ you are, Archangel, glorious servant and prayer book,/ now pray unceasingly/ to deliver us from all troubles and torments, and call Rejoice, protection of your servants.
Translation: Of the most luminous, and venerable, and omnipotent, incomprehensible and terrible Trinity, you are, glorious Archangel, minister and prayer book. Now pray unceasingly for deliverance from all troubles and torments, so that we may cry out to you: “Rejoice, protection of your servants!”
In Kontakion, voice 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,// like the Bodiless Archangel.
Translation: Archangel of God, servant of Divine glory, chief of angels and mentor of people, ask for what is useful to us and great mercy, as the Archangel of the Ethereal.
In Kontakion, voice 2
In Heaven in vain God’s glory / and on earth from on high giving grace, / the chief of the angels, the wise Gabriel, the servant of God’s glory / and peace, Divine champion, / save, keep those that cry out: // Be your own helper, and no one else can help us.
Translation: Contemplating the glory of God in Heaven and bestowing grace on earth from Heaven, Chief of Angels, wise Gabriel, servant of God's glory and Divine protector of peace, save and protect those who call upon you: “You yourself be our helper, and no one is against us.”
Greatness to the Heavenly Orders of the Ethereal
We magnify you,/ Archangels and Angels,/ and all the hosts,/ Cherubim and Seraphim, // glorifying the Lord.
First prayer
O, holy Archangel of God Gabriel, ever present to the Throne of the Most High, joyful evangelist and zealous hastener of our salvation! With the mercy characteristic of you, accept this song of praise brought to you from us unworthy. Correct our prayers, and bring them, like incense, to the Heavenly Altar of incense; illumine our minds with the light of knowledge of the mysteries of our saving faith; inflame our hearts with love for Christ our Savior, turn and strengthen our desires to the saving path of His Gospel commandments; May we live quietly and piously in this time for the glory of God, and in the future may we not lose the eternal Kingdom of God, even if we receive it, and may we be made worthy of the grace of Christ our God, through the intercession of His Most Pure Mother Tere, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary and your many powerful prayers to the Lord God for us, and yes Let us glorify with you and the other incorporeal powers of heaven and all the saints the One in the Trinity, glorifying God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
Oh, holy Archangel Gabriel! We earnestly pray to you, guide us, servant of God (names), to repentance from evil deeds and to confirmation in our faith, strengthen and protect our souls from seductive temptations and implore our Creator for the remission of sins on Shih.
Oh, holy great Gabriel the Archangel! Do not despise us, sinners, who pray to you for your help and intercession, in this time and in the future, but the Helper has always appeared to us, so that we may continually glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the power and your representation in eki centuries. Amen.
Prayer three
Holy great Archangel Gabriel! Stand before the Throne of God, illuminated by the illumination of the Divine Light, and enlightened by the knowledge of the incomprehensible mysteries of His eternal wisdom! I earnestly pray to you, guide me to repentance from evil deeds and to confirmation in my faith, strengthen and protect my soul from seductive temptations, and beg our Creator for the remission of my sins. O, holy great Gabriel the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for your help and intercession in this world and in the future, but the helper has always appeared to me, so that I may continually glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the power and your presence ministry forever and ever. Amen.
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Which patrons should I contact?
The prayer of spouses of poor children can be addressed not only to the Lord and the Mother of God, but also to any saint, for example, to Savva the Sanctified. But it is not recommended to contact intercessors without knowing anything about them. First familiarize yourself with the life of the pious, read about the miracles he performed during his life or after his death. They ask for conception and birth mainly from those who have repeatedly helped the childless to conceive. These include:
- Matrona of Moscow.
- Joachim and Anna.
- Nikolai Ugodnik.
- Alexander Svirsky.
- Paraskeva Friday.
Prayer to the Lord
There is no request that the Lord cannot satisfy; it is not surprising that many prayers for the gift of children are addressed specifically to Him. Before conceiving a child, clergy recommend not only repeatedly turning to God with the appropriate petition, but also getting married and confessing. A prayer to an icon depicting the Almighty must be sincere, filled with unshakable faith in the mercy of the Heavenly Father.
Holy Mother of God
The Mother of God, the intercessor of all those who suffer, helps to get pregnant even for those who have already lost hope that children can appear in their lives. They ask the Queen of Heaven for the gift of a child in front of her face. It would be good if it was an icon called “Healer” or “Unexpected Joy”. You can find these in many churches; you can also purchase them in church shops to complement your home iconostasis with images.
The Mother is asked to perform a miracle with the prayer “Receive, O All-Blessed and All-Powerful Lady Virgin Mary” or the prayer book of the Mother of God of Bethlehem. They can be used every day, as well as on the feast of the Annunciation. The prayer of the Feodorovskaya Mother of God is also considered effective.
Alexander Svirsky
The gift of a child is what Alexander Svirsky became famous for. The prayer text addressed to this Saint begins with the words “Oh, sacred head, earthly angel and heavenly man, reverend.”
It is interesting that the abbot himself was a long-awaited child for his mother. He appeared to her after many years of infertility. Svirsky became famous for his many miracles and his unshakable faith in the Lord, whom the monk served, adhering to a righteous lifestyle.
Peter and Fevronia
A healthy child will also appear for those who seek help from the Orthodox Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are considered the main helpers of lovers and spouses. The prayer for the birth of a baby should be heard before the face of the Murom blessed ones. It is required to be read on the day of Love, family and fidelity, which falls on the 8th of July.
Archangel Gabriel
Orthodox Christians can also pray to one of the highest angels of the Testaments. It was he who always knew all the secrets of God. According to Holy Scripture, Archangel Gabriel was the first to learn about the birth of Christ; he spoke about this in his prophecies. Given this, it is not surprising that couples who dream of having a child turn to this Saint.
Luka Krymsky
The prayer addressed to Luka Krymsky is very powerful. A shepherd and part-time healer, during his lifetime he helped many people free of charge. The Saint continues to do this even after his death. Despite the fact that the child is a gift from God, the “intermediaries” sitting next to the Lord, including Luke of Crimea himself, pray for him.
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow for conceiving a child
Even before the birth of the Holy Old Lady, her mother knew that God would reward her with a very special child. The woman had a dream in which her daughter appeared to her in the form of a bird with her eyes closed. It was this vision that made her leave the baby and not give her to a shelter. The girl was born without eyeballs, but despite serious health problems, she lived a long time.
Matrona dedicated every day of her life to serving the Lord and helping the suffering. Christians still hope for her support to this day. Those who truly deserve it get theirs. This is why the prayer to Matrona of Moscow for pregnancy is so popular.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for conceiving a child
The prayer for conception to Nicholas the Wonderworker is considered one of the most powerful, which is not surprising, given the fact that this Saint is the patron saint of all children and their mothers. Confirmation that the Saint of Myra answers the requests of those who want to acquire heirs are miraculous stories about the conception of a child after communicating with the Wonderworker through prayer.
Prayer to Roman the Wonderworker for the gift of children
During his lifetime, Saint Roman became famous for his miracles of healing from infertility. A baby appeared for every woman for whom the monk prayed to God. By turning to this intercessor, you can not only get pregnant, but also gain good health, family well-being and happiness.
