How to recognize your Guardian Angel, when and how to pray to him

The number of guardian angels a person has is a long-standing subject of theological debate. There is a version that there is only one guardian angel, and there are other opinions on this matter. How many heavenly intercessors does a person really have? Why are these creatures needed and do they help in spiritual endeavors? And under what circumstances does a person even have a guardian?

Most Internet users are inclined to think that people have exactly two guardian angels. The Orthodox Church assures that a person cannot have more than one guardian. There are conflicting reports that some celebrities are accompanied by almost dozens of guardian angels. Let's try to find the truth together.

Why are we given a Guardian Angel?

You have probably felt an invisible assistant next to you more than once, but you just didn’t know who he was. Orthodox people have always believed in the existence of a patron saint who is always nearby, they prayed to him, and thanked him for his help.

Does everyone have a guardian angel?

Every person has a guardian angel, regardless of faith, behavior, or character. Even criminals and atheists are not without invisible defenders, only they have very weak ones.

You can call your patron by name, talk to him, consult with him, you can even call your assistant in order to more significantly feel his protection. Most often they are represented as winged creatures. They really need wings to shelter a person from adversity and misfortune.

After communication, do not forget to thank your patron so that he gains greater strength, believe in him, talk to him more often.

Who is he, our Guardian Angel?

This is a good essence, a spirit, gifted with feelings and reason, but does not have a body like people.

He can incarnate for a short period of time in any physical form, act through other people, even animals.

Often dogs or cats woke up their owners, forcing them to leave the house before some disaster.

Remember the times when you were on the verge of death, but unexpectedly received miraculous salvation.

The invisible guard took care of this. Or life collapsed, everything was so bad, and then a lot was resolved in your favor. This is also his concern.

Modern people have less faith in their patrons, thinking that their own intuition or other feelings help them. Think as much as you want about your greatness, but don’t forget who gave it to you.

Sons of God

It is believed that an angel is invisibly present next to every person throughout his life. He protects the body and saves the soul, guides him on the right path and intercedes for his ward before God. A guardian angel is given to a person at baptism, he also meets the soul at the Heavenly Gates, and together with it passes into eternal life.

Even people far from the church admit that there is something that helps a person throughout his life, protects him from misfortunes, saves him from tragedies and disasters. Holy Scripture says that angels were created by God before the visible world. In the Bible they are called the Sons of God.

Before the creation of the world, their main task was to glorify the Creator. After the Fall, the concern for the salvation of mankind fell upon them. There are a lot of Angels, but the heavenly creatures maintain order in everything, so in Christianity they believe that there is a hierarchy of Angels. The most powerful are seraphim, cherubim and thrones. They are closest to the Creator.

Seraphim are six-winged angels. Their love for God and light is fiery, fiery. They are capable of igniting hearts like lightning or fire. On icons they are depicted in red or scarlet clothes.

Following the Seraphim is the second rank of angels - the Cherubim. They have four wings and several pairs of eyes, symbolizing their wisdom.

The third most important angelic rank is the Thrones. They support the Throne of the Lord and help him administer righteous judgment on Earth.

In the middle hierarchy, the three ranks are the angels of Dominion, Strength and Authority. The Angels of the Lordship teach people to pacify passions, enslave the flesh and be above all temptation. Angels of Power work miracles, heal illnesses, and help those who ask. Angels of Power fight demons, protect people from demons, and drive away enemies.

There are also three ranks in the lower hierarchy of angels - Beginning, Archangels and Angels. The beginning is controlled by the lower angels, sends them to carry out divine commands, and monitors order and peace in the Universe.

Archangels bring good news, reveal prophecies, and strengthen people's faith. Simple Angels are the lowest of all ranks and closest to people. They are assigned to every person to teach people to live righteously and virtuously.

How to recognize your defender?

The Guardian Angel accompanies us from the very minute of birth, so we can recognize him by his date of birth. How to do it?

Calculate your number

Add up all the numbers of your birthday, then get a single digit number. For example, if you were born on December 24, 1987, then add the numbers: 2,4,1,2, 1,9,8,7= 34.

Then add these numbers and you get 7. The number “7” is odd, that is, your patron is female. Even numbers indicate male patrons.

Decoding the number

Next, find your number in the list below in order to get to know your angel better, understand his behavioral traits, as well as his characteristic features:

1 – Holy angel. This is the fastest defender, rushing to help even before he is asked for help.

2 – The Bright Angel (Angel of Light) most often appears in a dream. Angels of light leave moles on their charges, often on the face.

3 – The air angel accompanies people who are ready to take risks and all sorts of adventures. You can feel it by the fluttering of its wings when it gets close.

4 – A wise angel sends tips and correct decisions to his wards, which has a positive effect on a person’s intellect, as well as his career.

5 – A metal angel helps a person live a long life. He gets nourishment from tears, so he always rushes to help when the ward sheds tears, simply cries.

6 – Rainbow angel. His contact with a person is established through creative energy. It helps to discover and then reveal a person’s artistic abilities, a unique view of the world.

7 – The energy angel is the most touchy and therefore needs constant gratitude. The patron does not tolerate rude words, as well as disdainful attitude towards his merits.

8 – Merciful angel. This is the personification of the souls of deceased ancestors. He cares with great attention, but feels the need for constant remembrance of him.

9 – A warm angel helps the client find harmony with the world and understand the essence of things. Angels of Warmth most often incarnate in animals.

Now you know the characteristics of your Guardian Angel, try to establish a strong connection with him, do not ignore his character.

Guardian Angel Age

In addition to character, defenders have age. How to find out age?

Add 4 more to your birth number (this is a sacred number). For those born on the 30th, this is 30+4=34 years, that is, your guardian angel is a woman aged 34 years.

Knowing your age makes it possible to communicate and maintain connections even more effectively.

The name, gender and age of the Guardian Angel can be found out by date of birth

Some sites say that you can find out information about Guardian Angels by your date of birth. To do this, you need to add up all the numbers on your day of birth to get one number. For example, you were born on July 12, 1998. You need to add 1, 2, 7, 1, 9, 9 and 8. You get 37. Now add 3 and 7. You get 10. If you add 1 and 0, you get 1. This is an odd number, which supposedly indicates that your An angel is a representative of the fair sex. An even number indicates a male heavenly protector.

If you add 4 to the day of the month of birth, you can find out your age. In this case, Angel will be only 16 years old (12+4).

Such calculations may be fascinating, but they have no bearing on the truth about Angels as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. The Bible reports that Angels were created before the creation of the earth. In addition, Angels are not divided into ladies and gentlemen, do not fall in love, do not get married and do not give birth to children.

The Orthodox Church says that, unfortunately, the name of the personal Guardian Angel in our reality is impossible to find out. This is clearly seen from the dialogue between the Angel and Father Samson:

“And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord: What is your name? so that we may glorify you when your word is fulfilled.

The angel of the Lord said to him: Why do you ask about my name? it’s wonderful.”

(Jd.13:17,18)

Is it possible to see your guardian angel?

To contact the client and convey information, our defenders use signs. After all, only with the help of special signs can our guard communicate with his charges.

How to choose a time

But people can establish a connection with their patron themselves and contact him at any time. How to do it:

Choose a time when no one will disturb you and your angel. You can find time in the morning at dawn or before bed.
Create a comfortable and cozy environment. You can light a night light or a candle, turn on quiet music.
Place pillows under your back , sit comfortably, straighten your back. The main thing is to relax your body, don’t slouch, don’t bend over.
Closing your eyes, take a deep breath , imagine that roots are unraveling from your feet, and you are in an egg-shaped shell, from which comes a golden glow. Gold is the most favorite color for angels.
Mentally invite your protector to be with you in this beautiful, comfortable environment. If an angel descends to you, you will feel a pleasant warmth or a light breeze. Ask him to cover you with his wings, feel his touch.

How to talk to an angel

Remember this feeling in order to reproduce it again and again. Ask for the angel's name.
Calling him by name, thank him from the bottom of your heart for always being there for you. If you need help, ask for it, tell us about your plans, about the goal you are going towards. Always remember: he will help fulfill only good intentions.
Just don’t keep it near you for a long time , it’s better to do the same next time.
Stretch from the heart, open your eyes. You will immediately notice that life has become easier, because you have such a good helper nearby.

Now you know how to meet an angel.

Don't lose touch with him, thank him often. Gratitude gives him the energy to help even more, to protect him from any evil. If you ask for something, do not expect instant fulfillment of your desire. The patron himself knows when to fulfill it so that it is better for you.

How to find out how many guardian angels a person has

For many centuries, religious theorists have been wrestling with the question of how many guardian angels a person can have. Opinions differ widely. The Orthodox Church believes that a person can have only one guardian angel. According to other “experts,” the maximum number of guardian angels for ordinary mortals can reach nine. Holiness increases this parameter many times over - some sources mention the number 27 (Nicholas the Pleasant). At the moment, this is a record - the largest number of heavenly intercessors assigned to an individual person.

The number of guardian angels directly affects our luck. The more patrons, the faster a person achieves his goals. Based on this theory, it can be assumed that the losers are those whom the guardian angels abandoned long ago. Sometimes angels return to the sufferers - for this to happen, you need to get back on the right path. Information flashes on the Internet about the percentage of guardian angels to the population of the planet. It turns out an interesting picture:

One intercessor - 15% of the earth's population.
Two or four angels per person - 10%.
More than five patrons - 10%.
Three guardian angels - 65% (most people).

How many invisible patrons are allocated to the most successful people? It is logical to look for such lucky ones among famous saints and defenders of the Orthodox faith. The following saints had the greatest number of guardian angels:

Seraphim of Sarov;
Nikolai Ugodnik;
Sergius of Radonezh;
Ksenia Petersburgskaya.

Please note that the inhabitants of Russian lands are most often taken under the protection of guardian angels. Do you know how many holy places there are on the planet? There are 12 of them in total, with five located in Russia. This is probably why Russian people are best provided with guardian angels. There is one good way to check if you have an angel. Religious leaders consider love to be an angelic gift. Do you have strong feelings for someone? If a person has compassion, empathy, love - this is a sure sign of angelic protection.

How to get a second angel

The number of guardian angels may change over time - up or down. This process directly depends on human actions. By doing bad things, you risk losing intercession. Sometimes it seems: I have done so many good things, but no luck has increased. Have patience, just like your guardian angel has it. Don't judge other people, strive for righteousness. Remember that angels come and go, but no one leaves their charges for longer than seven years. Here is a list of actions that need to be performed so that the number of guardian angels increases:

Check your own date of birth. If there is a seven in it, the likelihood of having a “bonus” guardian angel increases.
Save other people's lives. You can help drowning people, those caught in a fire or victims of an earthquake. The second option is love, participation, good advice. If a person is in trouble, and you are nearby and help, this can increase the chances of a second guardian angel appearing. At the same time, you should be careful - your actions should not aggravate the situation. If a “smart” recommendation harms your neighbor, the angel may leave you.
Choose your spouse wisely. Guardian angels love to help families in which harmony reigns.
Try to be attentive to your guardian angel. Pray hard, communicate with him, listen to advice. Usually communication with angels occurs in the format of internal dialogues.
Develop spiritually, trust your intuition. There are invisible threads stretched between people and guardian angels, the essence of which is very difficult to comprehend. Premonitions may well turn out to be the will of an angel.
If you successfully resist temptations, higher powers may well reward you with another guardian angel. When making a moral choice, rely on your own conscience, because a person must have spiritual aspirations.

What can famous people, our contemporaries, boast of? A number of celebrities have no shortage of angels - if you believe the media, of course. Moreover, one person sometimes has more than 9 intercessors. Here are a couple of examples:

Pierre Richard, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brigitte Bardot - 14 per person;
Alain Delon, Vanga - 12;
Gerard Depardieu - 13;
Catherine Deneuve - 9;
Valery Leontyev -15.

Let us recall that the facts stated above about guardian angels do not correspond to the spirit of Orthodoxy. In the Slavic tradition, a person can only have one protector. Orthodox believe that the main thing in an angel is strength. Another important point: no one orders the guardian angels to choose you. The heavenly host is guided by its own considerations.

How to see the signs by the hour

The patron can give signs by the hour. Why by the hour? Because time is the most magical phenomenon. A person has no power over it; it cannot be stopped, changed, or reversed.

Guardian Angel watches, what are they? These are repeating numbers. Have you noticed such a strange coincidence when the clock showed such numbers as 11:11 or 22:22?

Perhaps your gaze always stops at the same number, be it on a watch or a car license plate. What do they mean:

0 - alone, zero means little, but in conjunction with other numbers it acquires significant meaning. For a person, this is a harbinger of the end of the black streak. 1 – you have stopped developing, you are focused only on yourself. 2 – perhaps you have a dual nature, it’s time to figure it out. Also, 2 indicates a strong belief in one’s abilities or high self-esteem. 3 – a call to enjoy life, to be able to appreciate what you have. 4 – stop hanging in the clouds, it’s time to get back on your feet. 5 – means frivolity, the desire to always travel. We need to stop so as not to get into trouble. 6 – will help avoid quarrels. This is advice: devote more time to your family and friends. 7 – it’s time to think about your spiritual development. 8 – it’s time to make a smooth transition from plans to deliberate actions. 9 – it’s time to become less selfish, to think about whether you are following your own path.

They can be called in to talk openly and directly.

Although Guardian Angels help us, they are not our personal servants. They fulfill God's will and will not enter into communication with man for any reason. As a rule, they do this in those moments of our lives when no one can help with either advice or deed.

This can occur during a period of serious illness, death of loved ones, world upheavals, leading to confusion of the soul and persistent doubt in God's love and justice. Angels can give advice, comfort, or even save a person from a cruel ordeal.

But how to get in touch with them?

You can attract the immediate attention of Angels if you lead a godly lifestyle and show a prayerful attitude in the most desperate situations.

Murals of the Vladimir Cathedral, Kyiv. Victor Vasnetsov. Angel with a lamp

What do repeating numbers on a clock mean?

From 00:00 to 10:10

00:00 – wait for your wish to come true. 01:01 – receive good news from a friend, in some sources – from a man. 01:10 – unfortunately, the business you started is empty trouble, there will be no result. 01:11 – the success of any endeavor is guaranteed, go for it! 02:02 - you will be invited to visit or to a cafe, according to another version - there will be a meeting with your loved one. 02:20 – an unexpected meeting awaits you. 02:22 – they will tell you a secret, keep it. 03:03 – look around, your love is somewhere very close. 03:30 – your love is unrequited. 03:33 – finally the black stripe will be replaced by a white one. 04:04 – some situation seems hopeless to you, the Angels advise you to look at it from a different angle, the solution will come by itself. According to another version, a stranger will give you advice. 04:40 – the day does not bode well, be careful. 04:44 – difficulties will arise at work, the bosses will be unhappy, but everything will fall into place in three days. 05:05 – be careful, your enemies are up to no good against you. 05:50 – today water and fire are dangerous. 05:55 – you have a meeting with a wise man, listen to him. 06:06 – expect an important meeting, perhaps a new acquaintance will lead to a wedding. 07:07 – help will come from unexpected places, a stranger will help you out. Another version says that you need to be wary of people in military uniform. 08:08 – career will take off. 09:09 – be careful with money, losses are possible. 10:01 – expect to meet someone important to you. 10:10 - a favorable moment for change has arrived in life, do not miss it.

From 11:11 to 23:32

11:11 – quarrels with close friends, dependence on something or someone are possible. 12:12 – a favorable period of life, victories on the love front are possible. 12:21 – a friend will save you from the blues. 13:13 – be careful with rivals and enemies, they are planning revenge. 13:31 – your dream will soon come true. 14:14 – love is already knocking on your door. 14:41 – a quarrel with your spouse threatens, there is a prospect of becoming a participant in an unpleasant situation. 15:15 – listen to the advice of someone you consider wiser than yourself. 15:51 - a stormy but short romance is already on its way to you, perhaps in the future this person will become a friend. 16:16 – traveling with friends wouldn’t hurt you, but be careful on the road. 17:17 – be careful with street hooligans, loss of jewelry is possible. 18:18 – caution on the road is paramount, accidents are possible. 19:19 - the wind of change has already overtaken you, success will accompany you in all your endeavors. 20:02 – dismissal from work is possible, be careful with your bosses, also show tolerance towards your family, otherwise quarrels are possible. 20:20 – quarrel with loved ones, parting with your best friend. 21:12 – the birth of a child or the start of a new project is expected in the near future. 21:21 – a whirlwind romance is on the horizon. 22:22 – The angels say that the relationship has exhausted itself, let it go and move on. 23:23 – you will find money. According to another version, a dangerous connection warns you, be more selective. 23:32 – health problems are possible.

Sometimes he appears to a person in a visible way to provide support.

Some claim to have seen an Angel in a dream, but it is impossible to verify whether this was direct contact with heavenly forces.

Most often, Guardian Angels answer differently. Indeed, even in biblical times, communication between people and Angels occurred in isolated cases.

How to ask for help?

In order for the Angels to provide assistance, you need to show them respect based on trust and humility. You should be honest about your doubts, sadness, despair, fear and other feelings.

The prayer addressed to the Angel should be simple and specific. And let's not forget to thank you! In addition to prayer, we can express our gratitude by sincere obedience to God's commandments.

Prayer to the protector

A daily prayer addressed to an angel is one of the important prayers.

Help from a protector will become even more significant if you say prayer words daily. The prayer should begin and end with thanksgiving to the defender for listening, protecting, helping.

Then you can ask for success in all righteous deeds of the coming day, ask for cheerfulness and health for yourself and your loved ones. If you want to pray at night, then do it. You can pray out loud or mentally at any time, but sincerely, with an open soul.

Birthday prayer

Be sure to pray to the Angel on your birthday, thank him for accompanying you and protecting you throughout your life. An icon of your patron, in front of which you will pray, should be in the home of every Christian.

Prayer:

“Oh, holy angel, interceding before our Creator for my soul, my body and my life! Do not leave me and do not depart from me for all my sins. I ask you, do not let the evil demon take possession of my soul and my body. Strengthen my soul and direct it to the true path. I ask you, angel of God and guardian of my soul, forgive me all the sins with which I have offended you throughout my unrighteous life. Forgive all my sins that I committed on the past day, and protect me on the new day. Save my soul from various temptations, so that I do not anger our Creator. I ask you, pray for me before our Creator, so that His mercy and peace of mind may come to me. Amen".

“Like people only with wings” - this is what Guardian Angels look like

Since ancient times, Angels have been depicted as people with large beautiful wings. But this idea in no way reflects the real appearance of the heavenly sons of God. The wings indicate their speed. Angels can instantly move from one end of the Universe to the other.

When speaking about his heavenly sons, God uses an associative method of description. It's like a sighted person describing a rainbow to someone who was born blind. Red could be thought of as warm or hot, blue as cold, and so on. This is how God describes the Angels in a language we understand.

Icons and other images

On icons, Guardian Angels are most often shown holding a sword and a cross. The cross serves to bless the believer, the sword to protect him. The angels are dressed in white, green and red clothes. They appear before us in the form of people with wings. Sometimes they hold a staff, which indicates their earthly mission.

How to choose an icon of your Guardian Angel

If we are talking about the patron saint, the namesake of a person. When choosing an icon, you need to take into account the name given at the time of baptism. It is also worth paying attention to the period of birth. To make the right choice, it is better to seek help from a priest.

The book "Revelations of Guardian Angels" contains secret knowledge

Journalist Renat Garifzyanov and clairvoyant Lyubov Panova created a series of books dedicated to secret knowledge. The authors claim to have received information directly from the Guardian Angels. God's servants allegedly told them the truth about Atlantis, the mysteries of history, the death of famous personalities and the spiritual sphere. The books have become very popular in many countries around the world. But is it worth believing what is written in them?

Orthodox clergy express serious concern about the mass distribution of these books. The authors shamelessly trample on precious Christian truths.

Here are some of their extravagant blasphemous statements :

Prayers should be addressed only to the Guardian Angels, so as not to disturb God with your insignificant requests.
Guardian Angels are the arbiters of human destinies; they punish a person or help him.
The righteous will inherit another planet ruled by a more prosperous civilization, while the wicked will receive a new avatar on Earth.
Jesus is the son of Mary and the Roman who seduced her
The text of the Bible was changed by the participants of the First Ecumenical Council.

In addition, the book advises the use of magic spells, conspiracies and rituals.

But think about it: Can Angels say anything that contradicts the Word of God?

“Let us not guess why they committed such blasphemy - for the sake of money or for the sake of fame, consciously or in error. We are not talking about them now, but my soul hurts for those people who seem to have reached out to the light of truth, but due to their spiritual illiteracy, stepped onto the path of darkness.”

N. Tsvevaty, candidate of philological sciences.

Why does a person need a Heavenly mentor?

Responsibilities of angels near people

1.
Presence at creation
First, the angel is present at the birth of a new life and its appearance in the womb of a woman. One of the hadiths says: “The Creator commands the angels to go to the fetus, after which they ask the question: “Will it become just a drop, a blood clot, or an embryo?” If the Creator intends to create him, then the angel asks the following question: “What gender will he be? Will he be happy? What is his destiny and how long is he destined to live? And all this information is recorded to the servant of Allah while still in the womb” (Bukhari).

2.
Protection of people
Angels are also assigned to us for the purpose of protection from dark forces and various diseases. This is confirmed by the verse of Surah “Thunder”:

“He (man) has angels who go before him and behind him and guard him according to God’s command” (13:11)

This raises the question, why then do people get sick and become victims of sorcerers and black magicians? The fact is that angels are only capable of fulfilling the will of the Almighty, and when Allah decides to send a person an illness or some kind of misfortune in order to punish for sins or, on the contrary, to test him with the difficulties of life, then the angels in this case are powerless and they distance themselves from this .

Moreover, if a person suffers from weakness, due to which his capabilities are limited (bed rest, intensive care, fractures, loss of consciousness), then the believer is given a sawab equal to how much he earned in a fully capable state (Hakim).

3.
Recording positive and negative deeds
In addition, people are constantly accompanied by angels who record their actions. On the right is the one that records only the good, and on the left - the bad. Moreover, the one on the left does not write about sin immediately after a bad deed, but waits for time so that we can come to our senses and correct the mistake. The hadith says: “An angel does not write down a sin immediately after it has been committed, but waits for 6 hours (in some narrations - 3 hours). If the servant of Allah during this period realizes his mistake and asks for forgiveness from the Lord of the worlds, then this bad deed will not be recorded, otherwise a sin will be recorded” (Albani, Tabarani). It is important to understand here that it will not be enough to simply repent and ask for forgiveness; you need to do everything possible to eliminate the consequences of your action. For example, if you damaged someone’s property, then the damage must be compensated.

The scribe angels change twice a day - during morning (Fajr) and afternoon (Asr) prayers. For this reason, special attention must be paid to performing these prayers at the prescribed time. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said that during the change of angels, the Lord asks them: “In what position did you leave My servant?” Then the angels report: “We left them during prayer” (with regards to those who performed the prayer on time), and when they returned, they again found them in prayer” (Bukhari, Muslim).

Parable about the Guardian Angel and man

One day an Angel turned to a man: “Do you want me to show you your whole life?” All the way, with obstacles and victories... - I want to. The angel took the man by the hand and flew up. Soon the man looked down and saw his life - two pairs of footprints walking side by side. - Who is it that always walks next to me? - asked the man. “It’s me,” says the angel, “I accompany you all your life.” — Why sometimes only one pair of footprints remains? - asked the man. - These are the most difficult periods of your life... - So what, you abandoned me in the most difficult moments?! How could you?! - the man lamented. - No, I didn’t quit. I carried you in my arms...

Guardian Angel protects us from evil and guides our actions for good

The Guardian Angel, who tirelessly watches us throughout our lives, always tries to warn and protect us from sorrows and bad weather.

Every day he communicates with us, in various ways trying to warn, give a sign, direct our actions and actions in the right direction, moving us as far as possible from evil and sin.

Often, having coped with a difficult situation, we believe that intuition saved us or we were simply lucky. However, this is the Angel's help.

Video: Angels helped rescue

We make mistakes because we have not heard His voice. Each of us must learn to notice and correctly interpret the clues from above, hear and feel it.

The Guardian Angel tirelessly watches over us and protects us, mentally communicating with us

The Guardian Angel constantly talks to us: our inner voice, intuition, conscience - this is the voice of the Angel.

They are endowed with limitless possibilities and all the actions of our holy mentors are, first of all, aimed at developing our spirituality.

They strive for people, like them, to love the Lord with all their souls and serve him, thus achieving salvation.

We can feel the presence of our holy mentor by the inner mood of our soul and the signs that he gives us.

Video: A boy at a crosswalk was saved by a miracle

Do angels exist in other religions?

The doctrine of disembodied forces or spirits is inherent in most world religions. In Judaism, they are most often called "malach" and are divided into specific specializations. They are not prayed to, since in Judaism there is a prohibition to offer prayer to anyone other than the Almighty. As for the Guardian Angel of every Jew, according to the Talmud, there are two of them, they always accompany a person and have a sign on their neck with the name of God written on it.

In Hinduism, there are spirits that perform similar functions, but they do not have the very concept of angelic powers. Also in this religion there is no division into good angels and evil ones, since there is no concept of fallen spirits. In Tibetan Buddhism they correspond to bodhisattvas , which means “enlightened ones.” These creatures supposedly help people achieve nirvana, enlightenment, and sometimes appear during meditation.

The most developed doctrine of the angelic world is in Islam; Islam practically stands on it. They have their own hierarchy of ethereal beings, partially inherited from Judaism and Christianity. Regarding the Heavenly protectors accompanying people, Muslims generally believe that, in addition to beings who perform the function of guardians , there are also scribes who record all human affairs for the Day of Judgment.

Moreover, both guardians and clerks each have two pairs, replacing each other day and night. The guardians are located in front and behind, and the clerks are on the left and right shoulders. This angelic “guard” changes during morning and afternoon prayers.

Prayer and gratitude to the patron saint

The Orthodox Church teaches that prayer to the angels should be in the morning and evening, but it all depends on the requests. A prayer to the Guardian Angel is read in front of the icons of the Saints. Short prayers should be read in the morning, with a specific request - before an important event, and thanks - at the end of the day. The strength of the patron directly depends on faith in him. You can nourish and strengthen the capabilities of the heavenly protector through faith and gratitude to him.

The words of a short prayer sound like this: “Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and patron of my soul and body! Forgive me everything that I have sinned today, and deliver me from every insidious plan of the enemy, so that I do not anger my God with any sin. But pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, to present me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the Most Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen."