Prayer against drunkenness is powerful. Healing from alcoholism

Causes of alcohol addiction
Symptoms of alcoholism in my son
Treatment methods for alcoholism
Advice for mothers of alcoholics
Professional help at the rehabilitation center

“What to do if my son is an alcoholic” is a question that, unfortunately, torments many mothers.
When a loved one turns into a drunkard before our eyes and rapidly degrades, the whole family suffers. Alcohol abuse often leads to alcoholism, which is a real family tragedy. A drunkard loses interest in life, work, family. Everything is replaced by a craving for alcohol. But there is no need to despair - timely treatment will help cope with the problem.

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The role of prayers in the fight against alcoholism

A person who cannot refuse to drink strong drinks soon forgets about everything and everyone, degrading and losing all principles of morality. After a while, friends, colleagues, acquaintances turn away from him, and only his relatives do everything to help him.

Nowadays, there are a large number of successful ways to treat this disease. However, the most harmless and popular are prayers. And knowing at least a few strong prayers, you will be able to help your loved one.

Prayers against drunkenness and binge drinking can be read in front of an image of a saint, an icon, or you can simply collect all your thoughts and sincerely pray to the Almighty in your own words. It is important to open your soul and calm your mind.

Our ancestors also equated the craving for alcoholic drinks to a reptile. According to Christian legend, the culprit of the fall of sins on humanity was the tempting serpent.

Prayers for drunkenness and binge drinking

To get rid of not only alcoholism, but also drug addiction, clergy recommend making your requests:

To the Most Holy Theotokos (ideally to the icon “Inexhaustible Chalice”, “Seven Shooter”).
Matrona of Moscow.
Reverend Moses Murin.
Holy Martyr Boniface.

Before praying to higher powers, it is better to consult with a priest who will tell you how to do this more effectively.

Why doesn't prayer treatment help?

The main condition for prayer practices is unconditional faith. What prayer for alcoholism can help if you don’t believe in its effect? There is no universal text that will miraculously relieve a person whose thoughts are not creative from illness. Scientists have proven that deep meditation and communication with the higher mind has an effect. But no one promised that by praying just once, you could overcome a serious illness.

It is necessary to prepare the mind for such deep processes over a long period of time. Proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, sports and the development of internal harmony will create favorable conditions. It will be painful for an unprepared person to endure this. Therefore, few people succeed in limiting themselves to prayers only in the treatment of addiction to drinking. For most, the best solution remains to go to rehabilitation centers.

Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ

A person who decides to stop drinking, smoking or getting rid of drug cravings needs support from loved ones and help from specialists. Sometimes there are times when one strong prayer is enough. It is also used in conjunction with drug treatment. In any case, a person must be healed both physically and mentally.

Prayer to the Lord God against drunkenness is an effective remedy that helps even in difficult cases. Thanks to strong faith, the patient can be saved and continue to live a full life.

You can read prayers to Jesus Christ at home near the icon or in church. You can also light a candle and give alms to the needy people standing near the temple.

If you came to pray for a loved one, you can order a prayer for his health by writing his name on a church note.

If you need strong prayer against the drunkenness of your father, husband or any other person, then be prepared to throw all your mental and physical strength into resisting this vice. Pray earnestly to the Lord God, the Mother of God, the holy saints of God, take part in the Church Sacraments, avoid evil and force yourself to do only kindness.

How to stop drinking alcohol?

To give up a harmful addiction, a person needs to admit it. Many people who waste their lives and health on alcohol simply refuse to admit that they have a problem. And as you know, without desire it is very difficult to achieve a positive result.

It is quite possible to quit drinking alcohol forever, but to do this you need to make a firm decision

If a person refuses to independently acknowledge the problem and begin to solve it, all that can be done in such a situation is to tirelessly exhort him (with love and meekness, and not shouting and scandals) and constantly pray for him. The Lord, through the tireless prayers of the righteous, performs amazing miracles, so prayer for a husband, brother or son should never stop. In addition, you should bring him to church or read prayers to the Matrona of Moscow and the Bible with him at home. It is not worth forcing him to undergo treatment, since such treatment is unlikely to bring a positive result.

If a person understands his problem and is ready to fight addiction, then he should regularly visit the temple, especially in moments of serious temptation, and memorize prayers that help fight temptation. You can also turn to doctors and accept their help, or live in a monastery or rehabilitation center for some time. The Lord is able to heal from any addiction anyone who strives to get rid of it and answers the prayers of loved ones for such a sick person.

There is an expression “fill your soul with alcohol so that it doesn’t hurt.” The solution is simple: you need to open your soul to Matrona and the Lord and ask to heal. After all, illness originates in spiritual torment and torment. The main thing is faith, hope and patience.

Prayer for drunkenness to the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice”: text in Russian

The worst thing about alcoholism is that the patient is not aware of the addiction, and he has no desire to be treated. Unfortunately, today, skipping a few drinks after work has become the norm for many. But without awareness of the problem and the desire to get rid of it, nothing good should be expected. In this case, deep faith can save you.

The Lord God will not leave a person if he needs help. The sincere prayer of relatives will also be heard - there are many known cases of complete healing from alcoholism, which occurred at the request of relatives and close people of a person addicted to a higher power.

Who most often asks the Blessed Virgin Mary for help? In modern realities, most often wives turn to her who are looking for prayers so that their husbands do not drink alcohol. However, there are also situations when children pray for their mother’s drunkenness, a mother for her son, a sister for her brother, etc. It doesn’t matter for whom you ask, the main thing is that the prayer comes from a pure heart.

Among all the existing akathists to the Mother of God, the image of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” will be the most relevant in your problem. It depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary with her hands raised up. In front of her is a large bowl in which the Savior is depicted, in the same pose.

The Mother of God will deliver the believer from various cups, namely:

The cup that destroys fate.
Tempting cup.
The cup that destroys the family.
Destroying the human personality.

Prayer to the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon allows you to recover from many addictions:

smoking;
alcoholism;
addiction.

Moreover, prayer can not only cure a person of illnesses, but also put a person on the right path. A person who drinks previously will live a full life. You can also pray to the image of the Seven Shore Mother of God, which is considered one of the most powerful in Orthodoxy.

It’s good if you place it at home, as it protects your loved ones from many misfortunes and disasters. There are cases in history when it helped against alcoholism. Pray to the icon with all your heart to heal yourself or a loved one from mental and physical illnesses.

Symptoms indicating the presence of alcoholism in my son

The signs of drunkenness are hard to miss; this habit quickly becomes addictive. Alcoholism can be quickly recognized and identified. This is manifested by changes in behavior and mood. First of all, the physical and psychological state of the drinking person changes.

In the initial stages, an alcoholic may not understand that he is mired in addiction. Moreover, in certain circles of young people such a phenomenon is the norm. Alcoholism may be approved by the son's environment. And the person himself perceives it well. Under the influence of alcohol, his mood improves, he communicates with friends, and he feels a psychological uplift. Parents can determine that their son has a problem with alcohol by a number of signs:

slow speech;
mental retardation;
frequent drowsiness;
poor perception of information;
neglect of appearance;
memory-related disorders.

If you miss the early symptoms in the first stages, it will only get worse. Physical condition inevitably suffers from regular and frequent alcohol consumption. At further stages, problems with internal organs appear. The liver, stomach, and esophagus are primarily affected. In the future, these pathologies can become chronic and entail the following manifestations:

lack of appetite;
pale skin;
vein problems;
rapid weight loss;
increased skin dryness;
frequent nausea, especially when eating;
swelling.

A drinking person experiences frequent mood swings and nervous breakdowns. All this leads to scandals, swearing, and insults. However, all this leads to nothing, and often only aggravates the problem. During this period, the role of loved ones is of great importance - it is extremely important to understand that something is wrong with the son, and in time to convince him to undergo treatment.

Prayer for alcoholism to Nicholas the Wonderworker

If many saints are approached with a specific request, then St. Nicholas the Pleasant is asked for almost everything. It can also help with such ailments as drunkenness.

There are two ways to fight such a serious disease:

the person has realized and wants to get rid of the destructive passion;
the patient does not understand the problem, and then relatives provide help.

In the latter case, relatives most often resort to strong prayers addressed to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, since he has already saved many families.

If you still managed to open a person’s eyes to his problem, and he seriously decided to get rid of a harmful addiction, tell him to endure the fast. It would be good if you add holy water to his tea and other drinks.

Think about every word spoken, read with good intentions and sincerely, and then your request will be heard.

How long does it take to heal through prayer?

It is a big mistake to expect an instant boomerang from communication with God. The principle “you give me - I give you” and other counters do not work. Prayer is not a spontaneous desire that quickly disappears. It is a conscious choice and practice that needs to be done regularly. Only with strong faith and self-control can you get the desired results. The most ordinary laws of life, known to us from childhood, are included - “if you love to ride, you also love to carry a sled.” Therefore, before spending your time and resources on this method of combating drunkenness, it is worth weighing the pros and cons.

Prayer to Silouan of Athos

They pray to the venerable elder in moments of despair, doubt and to overcome a serious illness, including strong addictions and addictions. This must be done sincerely, and then he will help heal the person asking and direct him to the path of truth.

Orthodox Christians from all over the world come to Athos, venerate the relics of the Saint, pray to his image and receive miraculous healing.

The venerable elder said that it is important to pray for all humanity and even enemies, and not just for oneself. We need to learn to forgive offenders, praying for them as for relatives.

Suggestions for Prayer

Prayer is the main work of an Orthodox Christian, so you need to start with it. That is, it is necessary to practice every day, and not just when something happened: a scandal, swearing, any other negative thing.

Over time, quantity turns into quality, that is, the space becomes cozy, you want to come to such a house, you feel safe.

Of course, the roots of negative problems can be very deep and require methodical prayer work. Therefore, humility and patience are the fundamental qualities of a Christian. For the main goal - the salvation of the soul, the return to the Heavenly Father, they are priceless.

Awareness of many moments does not come immediately. Man is only learning on Earth to become a man, to be one not by name, but by the fact of creation by the Creator. The Holy Trinity helps us in this - our Lord, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Prayer to Saint John of Kronstadt

This saint is highly revered in Russia. He lived relatively recently, in the 19th century, so everyone knows what miracles he is capable of. Crowds of people from all over the world came to Kronstadt in order to receive help from the priest. And even after his death, many pilgrims come to his grave these days who sincerely believe that he will help them.

John of Kronstadt provides special assistance to those who ask for help in getting rid of drunkenness. A heavy drinker often falls into other sins and passions, which means he needs speedy healing.

Ideally, the sufferer himself should realize his situation and begin to pray to the saint. But few drinkers understand their problem, so their loved ones (usually spouses, parents or children) should help them.

^ Recovery of the Lost

At almost every service, prayers are offered up in our Orthodox churches for those possessed by the passion of drinking wine, prayers and akathists are served. And - according to a considerable number of faithful testimonies - mothers, wives, and children who cry out to the Lord for the healing of people dear to them remain not in vain in their hope.

But a deep moral assessment testifies that the terrible wave of uncontrollable, unrestrained drunkenness in our country is rising ever higher. The passion for wine, which has gripped a good half of the Orthodox population of Russia, has become, without exaggeration, a national disaster. This is a problem for both individuals and society as a whole. Here is how Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk writes about the all-detrimental effects of drunkenness: “It gives rise to quarrels, fights followed by bloodshed and murder, foul language, blasphemy, blasphemy, annoyance and insult to neighbors. It teaches you to lie, flatter, rob and kidnap, so that there is something to satisfy passion. It fuels anger and rage. It leads to people wallowing in the mud like pigs in a swamp - in a word, it makes a person a beast, a verbal person dumb, so that not only the internal state, but also the external appearance of a person often changes. Drunkenness leads to squalor and poverty. A worker who is prone to drunkenness will not get rich, says Sirach (Sir. 19:1). It takes away fame and a good name, on the contrary, it leads to disgrace, contempt and disgust, for people abhor no one more than a drunkard. A drunken person causes grief and sadness to his family, relatives, and friends, and causes ridicule among his enemies.”

In the last decade, a new serpent for Russia - drug addiction - has demanded the souls of our children as sacrifices. Orthodox families in which children became addicted to drugs found themselves, with rare exceptions, not ready to give a spiritually powerful response to the challenge of sin. Why are Orthodox families sometimes helpless in a situation that requires an immediate spiritual response from them?

It is possible - and this, of course, will be true - to talk about the last times with their impoverishment of faith, about the approaching final battle with the forces of the underworld, when the confrontation between good and evil intensifies to the limit. But still, the main reason lies in ourselves. Generation after generation, we have become accustomed to living lukewarmly, dually, incompletely, forgetting one of the main principles of Christian asceticism: “This time is a time of struggle . Every Orthodox Christian must condemn himself to this exhausting struggle, until our very end. There is no other way, according to the words of the Apostle Peter: “Be sober and watchful, because your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (1 Pet. 5:8). If our life in Christ comes down to going to church, which has become commonplace, and a lecture and mechanical reading of the prayer rule, if our day passes outside of Christ, not in the acquisition of the Holy Spirit, then is it any wonder that we ourselves are not accustomed to the constant struggle with sin? , we don’t know how and how to help our husband, son, daughter in their struggle with passion?

While fighting for the soul of a person dear to us, let us remember: the Merciful Lord does not want anyone to perish. And the Church, as the Bride of Christ, has great grace-filled powers to help those who are perishing. It is known how powerful church conciliar prayer is, how many have been returned to spiritual (repentant) life by the bold, tearful prayer of mothers or wives.

In this collection we offer advice and prayers that will spiritually strengthen both the suffering for whom you pray and yourself. But let’s not forget: salvation is a meeting between the will of God (always good) and the will of man . How to help bring the weakened, defeated will of your loved one to repentance, daily (rather, hourly) work on oneself - that is the problem.

First of all, let's try to define key spiritual concepts.

What is passion? Passion in man is a consequence of the Fall. Passion is inherent in our fallen nature. In the Sacrament of Baptism, Christ heals human nature, but man, with the help of God, must heal his own will. To strengthen the will, the Lord allows various trials (temptations).

In fallen man, one passion usually leads to another. This is expressed in the classic formula of the Apostle Paul: do not get drunk with wine, which causes debauchery (Eph. 5:18). St. Augustine says the same thing: “Drunkenness is the sister of lust.”

For this reason, parents can hardly expect chaste behavior from children who are addicted to wine. It is clear that a tobacco smoker becomes addicted to smoking marijuana (anasha) faster than someone who resists smoking itself.

Or another example. Some trends in modern rock music, which a fair portion of Russian youth are so recklessly passionate about, are initially focused on developing passion through the use of the most unexpected and extraordinary musical means of expression. But since perception tends to become dull, in order to achieve more and more passionate sensations at concerts and discos, young people resort to using drugs. And then the music takes on a new sound, and life takes on unexpected colors. The insane submission of oneself to the exciting rhythm of music opens the door to an incomparably more insane and dangerous “trek beyond the limits” of ordinary feelings.

Thus, neither the passion for drinking wine nor the passion for drugs arises out of nowhere. This is derivative and, in turn, gives rise to other passions.

But the primary source of passions, according to patristic teaching, is a dark (demonic) force. Thus, St. John (the prayer book of St. Barsanuphius the Great) says: “passions are demons.”

The Holy Fathers also name the stages by which sin enters us: first, a pretext arises (that is, sinful thoughts and desires), then a combination (interest in a thought, agreement with it), and then captivity (long-term captivity is called passion). Passion is possession by demonic forces that dominate a person.

Therefore, it should be clear that when starting a spiritual battle for a loved one, we cannot expect a quick and successful result: it will not take one day for sin or passion to take root in the soul, and it will not be one day for a person to get rid of passion . We are dealing both with people who are sick with the will and nature of man himself, and with powerful spirits of evil, who have become accustomed throughout the history of mankind to quite successfully incline the human will to sin. Our main struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in high places (Eph. 6:12).

Prayer to Matrona of Moscow against drunkenness

Why is prayer for healing from drunkenness to Matronushka effective? The answer is hidden in the difficult life of the saint. She was forced to experience a lot of terrible physical suffering, which she endured with dignity, and even helped many sufferers throughout her life.

A prayer addressed to her will help heal from alcoholism and other mental illnesses. The clergy recommend reading a prayer before the image of the Saint on certain days. For example, if you want to get rid of your son’s drunkenness, then a prayer service is read on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and on other days of the week they pray for the salvation of the soul of a lost woman.

If you need to heal drinking children, then it is customary to read the prayer for 40 days. This way you will enhance the effect of requests for help.

The power of Orthodox prayers against smoking

The human body is the temple of God, which demons continually try to desecrate. Smokers deliberately undermine their own health and poison others with acrid smoke. The destructive habit of those who succumb to temptation destroys the soul, giving it into the possession of Satan. Loss of control over oneself, manifested by addiction, leads to loss of life guidelines.

But it is within the power of man to correct the situation, to renounce sin and return to the protection of the Creator. Everything is subject to Divine Providence. The Lord will give his hand to those who truly believe in the Kingdom of Heaven, sincerely seek help and repent of what they have done.

Reading Orthodox prayers helps those who are trying to quit smoking, strengthening fortitude and willpower to resist the tempter. Faith in God, a person’s firm intention to start a new life without cigarettes, supported by prayer, will be the key to success in the difficult task of saving the soul and physical health.

Prayer to Moses Murin from drunkenness

Moses Murin is one of the most revered saints, to whom it is customary to pray for deliverance from drunkenness and binges.

Prayer often saves even the most hopeless, since this saint is an intercessor before our Lord God for all fornicators and drinkers.

Attention! The prayer to Murin can be read by the patient himself or his close relatives if he resists treatment.

There are several tips to help strengthen your prayer:

If you are reading for your husband’s alcoholism, then it is better to do this on certain days, namely Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
If a prayer book is said for a woman, then it is better to do it on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The prayer is not read on church holidays and Sundays.
You should ask Murin for help on the full moon or in the last phase.
Say your prayer sincerely and with good intentions.

If you do not take this prayer seriously, there may be disastrous consequences. An alcoholic will drink even more often, and those asking for him may suffer from serious illnesses. In addition, the patient’s relatives may also pay.

Additional means of cleansing the negative environment at home

In addition to prayer, it is advisable to light a candle, pour holy Epiphany water, and, saying the words of the prayer out loud, sprinkle all the rooms. You can see how the priest conducts this ritual in the video, but do not try to perform his sacred rites, this is a violation of the spiritual law.

The priest performs this ritual with special prayers according to the church book, which is called the missal. In addition, he is endowed with the right from above to perform the necessary requirements and sacraments.

The laity can and should maintain spiritual order, according to centuries-old practice for believers and the blessing of the priest. That is, prayers for the laity, leading a godly lifestyle.

Of course, each specific situation has its own nuances. But knowing the basics of faith and rituals, you can protect your home from negative consequences. Consecrating a home is not a panacea.

We need to understand the reasons for what happened. Only by eliminating them can you create a favorable, cozy atmosphere in the house. Sound exposure can also help with this. In Orthodoxy this is the ringing of bells.

Bells are not just decoration of temples. This is a powerful tool for clearing space. It is also treated with sound. Previously, people possessed by demonic illnesses were brought to the bell tower.

They placed or laid under the bell, the person opened his mouth so as not to burst his eardrums, and they began to ring. Thus, bell vibrations cleansed the soul and body of a person. But you need to understand that these are auxiliary means.

Recovery is not found in prayers, bells, or the number of lit candles, these are just the necessary “tools.” The Lord said: The Kingdom of God is within you, seek it first, the rest will be added to you.

How to clean a space at home using bell ringing? The Internet and mobile media come to the rescue. There are recordings of bells, download them from the Internet or purchase a disc with the recording, it can be purchased in an icon shop.

Then it’s simple: you can listen, you can turn it up loud so that the house is saturated with this blissful sound. It all depends on the specific conditions and possibilities, but if it is really needed, both are available. Opportunities will coincide with desire.

Prayer to Boniface from drunkenness

Saint Boniface is the protector of alcoholics and those who lead a dissolute lifestyle. Both the relatives of alcoholics and the patients themselves, who are faced with dependence on alcoholic beverages, turn to him before the Lord.

If you are praying for your son, then you need to say the mother’s prayer and be sure to ask forgiveness for your child before the saint, promising that in the future you will watch him more closely.

Important! If a believer cries not for himself, but for someone close to him, then the prayer will be the most powerful.

Aggression, swearing, drunkenness

Many find themselves in situations where prayer to cleanse the house from drunkenness, swearing, and ill-wishers becomes almost the only way to change for the better. When you enter a house with an unfavorable atmosphere, you can feel it immediately.

It’s as if the air itself is aggressive, oppressive. This can be felt in houses where drinking, aggressive people live; it seems that they themselves emit negativity invisible to the eye, but very clearly perceptible to the people they encounter.

In such situations, prayer helps to cleanse the house of negativity. If your work involves visiting such places, for example, you are a social service worker and a believer, such a prayer will be protection.

Because when you come to such a human habitat, you don’t know who you might meet there; often it’s simply dangerous. You need to treat this topic with the utmost care.

When you encounter ill-wishers, prayer is a strong defense. It doesn't matter what words you pray if you don't know them by heart. Millions of evidence have proven that at the moment of danger, mechanisms are activated in a person that mobilize internal forces.

But when we are constrained by a feeling of fear, we can forget our own name. Therefore, every person knows the short: “Lord, have mercy!”

Psalms for drunkenness

The advantage of hymns from the Psalter is that you can choose exactly the one that will best suit your life situation. In Orthodoxy, it is believed that the appearance of any addiction in a person is due to an evil spirit. And here the following psalms can come to your aid:

Psalm 90

It is pronounced to get rid of a variety of addictions, be it alcoholism, drug addiction or gambling addiction. Read more about Psalm 90.

Psalms 26 and 69

They are considered no less effective in confronting addictions. Read more about Psalm 26 and Psalm 69.

To enhance their effect, you need to pronounce them together with the above chant.

Psalm 101

Another effective psalm against drunkenness (Psalm 101), but when pronouncing it you should adhere to the following recommendations:

As you read, mention not only the sufferer, but also yourself.
Learn the text of the chant by heart and keep it in memory.

This applies to all psalms. Plus, you can additionally recite an appeal to the saints, the prayers for which we have given above.

Particularly powerful are the prayers for the daughter or son’s drunkenness that the mother asks for. It is better to read such prayers at dawn, when the house is full. Ideally, pray for a person with the whole family.

Texts of strong Orthodox prayers against smoking

In order to get rid of the harmful habit of smoking cigarettes as quickly as possible, believers rely on the power of Divine Providence. You can ask for Heavenly help in your own words. Reading Orthodox texts strengthens the petition and directs the prayer directly to the Lord, the Mother of God and the saints.

Ambrose Optinsky from smoking

The holy elder Ambrose devoted his life to serving the Lord, fasting, spiritual enlightenment and comprehension of the teachings of Christ. The elder helped the suffering, healed the sick and guided lost souls on the true path.

Once he helped a heavy smoker get rid of a destructive addiction, which saved his daughter from premature death. After a conversation with Ambrose, the man left a bag of tobacco at the church gate, never picked up a cigarette again, and his sick daughter miraculously recovered.

To turn to the holy elder Ambrose of Optina for help and give up smoking forever, read the following prayer:

“Reverend Father Ambrose, you, having boldness before the Lord, begged the Greatly Gifted Master to give me quick help in the fight against unclean passion. God! Through the prayers of Your saint, the Venerable Ambrose, cleanse my lips, purify my heart and fill it with the fragrance of Your Holy Spirit, so that the evil tobacco passion will run far away from me, back to where it came from, into the belly of hell. Amen".

Nicholas the Wonderworker

Father Nikolai Ugodnik is one of the most revered saints among Orthodox Christians. During his childhood, he decided to devote himself to serving the Lord and reached the highest level of spiritual development. Saint Nicholas worked miracles in the world, healing the sick and raising the fallen, saving lost souls, helping the needy and suffering. The priest continued to help people even after his death.

To make it easier to quit smoking, with the help of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the following words are said:

“Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Great Pleasant of God, hear the prayer of the servant of God (proper name) and help me cope with my addiction. Help me give up smoking. Beg the Almighty Lord to accept my sincere repentance for my sins and forgive all my voluntary and involuntary sins. Help me, Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, resist sinful temptations and reduce my desire to smoke. I thank you, Saint Nicholas, I trust in your support and glorify all your deeds. Amen".

Matrona of Moscow

Mother Matrona was blind from birth, but she saw people and read their souls like open books. People turn to the saint for help in solving various problems. Mother is known for the Divine gift of healing. During her life in the world and after her death, the saint heals the bodies and souls of those who turn to her and helps fight demonic influence.

Wanting to quit smoking, they pray to Matrona of Moscow, saying the following prayer words:

“Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. I sacredly believe in your strength, so that you will intercede - I sincerely pray. Deliver us from evil smoke and drafts, and guide us on God’s path through prayer. Let me stop smoking from the first puff, I will leave behind this evil habit forever. Thy will be done. Amen".

Guardian Angel

A guardian angel is given to every Christian after receiving holy baptism. It protects a person throughout his entire life’s journey, protects him from evil and misfortunes. Saying prayers strengthens this protection.

Reading the following prayer will help you call on your guardian angel for help and find the strength to quit smoking:

“Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from God from heaven for my protection! I diligently pray to you: enlighten me today, save me from all evil, instruct me in every deed, and direct me on the path of salvation. Amen".

John Chrysostom

They pray to Saint John for the granting of patience and spiritual strength to resist sinful temptation, which is necessary for those who are struggling with smoking.

Turning to John Chrysostom, read the following prayer:

“O great saint John Chrysostom! You have received many and varied gifts from the Lord, and as a good and faithful servant, you have multiplied all the talents given to you for good: for this reason, you were truly a universal teacher, as every age and every rank comes from you.
Behold, you appeared as an image of obedience to the youth, a luminary of chastity to the young, a mentor of hard work to the husband, a teacher of kindness to the old, a teacher of kindness to the monk, a rule of abstinence to those who pray, an inspired leader from God to those who pray, an enlightener of the mind to those who seek wisdom, to the good-speaking branches - the words of a living source are inexhaustible, to those who do good. - a star of mercy, for rulers - an image of wise rule, for truth for zealots - an inspirer for zealots, for the sake of truth for the persecuted - for patience a mentor: you were everything to everyone, and you saved everyone. Over all these you have acquired love, which is the sauce of perfection, and with that, as if by the power of the Divine, you have united all the gifts in your soul into one, and this same love, shared and reconciling, in the interpretation of the words of the apostles, you preached to all the faithful. We are sinners, having our own gift, the unity of the soul and the union of the world are not imams, but we are vainglorious, irritating each other, envious of each other: for this reason, for the sake of our gift, our divided not into peace and salvation, but into enmity and condemnation turned over to us. In the same way, we fall to you, the saint of God, overwhelmed by discord, and in contrition of heart we ask: with your prayers drive away from our hearts all the sorrow and envy that divides us, so that in many places we may remain one church body without restraint, so that according to your prayerful words we may love each other friend and with one mind we confess the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Holy Trinity

God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit are one. Prayer speeches addressed to the Holy Trinity have special power and help in resolving the most difficult problems. To make it easier to quit smoking, read the following prayer:

“O most merciful God, Father, Son and Holy Soul, worshiped and glorified in the Undivided Trinity, look down and benevolently upon Thy servant (name), who is overcome by illness; forgive him all his sins; give him healing from his illness; restore his health and bodily strength; Give him a long and prosperous life, Your peaceful and premium blessings, so that together with us he brings grateful prayers to You, our All-Bounteous God and Creator, now and ever. Amen".

Lord God

The Lord is merciful, and helps his servants who have strayed from the true path, and guides them on the righteous path. The Lord is omnipotent and knows what, when, and to whom to give. The Lord truly knows how to help a sinner realize his sins and repent of them.

To quit smoking, turn to the Lord God with the following words:

“Most merciful Lord! Hear my request, accept the prayer of Your unworthy servant, do not abhor my wounds, do not turn away from me. Just as you sometimes healed the money-loving soul of Zacchaeus the tax collector, heal my soul, which was sick with many passions and troubles. Lord, listen to the voice of my prayer, hear my groaning and pitiful cry.
Oh, woe is me, woe is me a sinner, since I become like idolaters, I am not ashamed to burn demonic incense, I am not ashamed to offend You, Lord, with the wickedness of my heart. I tempt You with excessive reliance on Your long-suffering. Standing in Your Holy Temple, I enjoy the fragrance of incense, and every hour I again enjoy the stench of smoke.
I defile my lips and with these same lips I speak words of praise to You. Like a dog returns to his vomit, I also serve sin. For everyone, this is a sin, but the Imam does not have the boldness to renounce the bribes of mercenaries. Most merciful Lord!
Condescend with my weakness, forgive my indecency, strengthen me, give me patience and spiritual courage, do not leave me, do not let me perish in the mire of sin, Save, Lord! I'm dying! As sometimes, Lord, you healed, through the prayers of your Most Pure Mother, a certain husband Sergius—heal also someone unworthy of me. Just as you, Lord, sometimes delivered, through the prayers of St. Ambrose of Optina, from the bad habit of a certain Alexei of Moscow, deliver also the less accursed one.
As sometimes, Lord, through the prayers of the saints, the father of the Kiev-Pechersk freed from the oppressive passion of a certain Maxim and appointed him to serve You in Your Holy Temple - also free me, the foul and unclean one, and grant me to serve Your righteousness, and work tirelessly without laziness To you, my Lord Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Let it be so. Amen".

Silouan of Athos

The holy elder Silouan lived a godly life, serving the Lord with faith and truth. He performed monastic feats and learned religious canons. They pray to the elder for health, patience, and resistance to passions.

To address Saint Silouan of Athos, say the following prayer:

“O wonderful servant of God, Father Silouan! By the grace given to you by God, pray tearfully for the entire universe, the dead, the living and the future, do not be silent for us to the Lord, who diligently fall to you and touchingly ask for your intercession (names).
Move, O all-blessed one, to prayer the Zealous Intercessor of the Christian race, the Most Blessed Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, who miraculously called you to be a faithful worker in Her earthly city, where the chosen one of God begs God for our sins, merciful and long-suffering, so that our untruths and iniquities are not remembered , but according to the ineffable goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ, to spare and save us according to His great mercy. She, the saint of God, with the Most Blessed Lady of the World - the Most Holy Abbess of Athos and Her holy ascetics, ask the saints for the most holy Word of the holy Mount Athos and its God-loving desert dwellers to be preserved from all the troubles and slander of the enemy in the world.
Yes, the Angels deliver the saints from evil and strengthen them in faith and brotherly love with the Holy Spirit, until the end of the century they pray for the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and show everyone the saving path, and the Earthly and Heavenly Church constantly glorifies the Creator and Father of Lights, enlightening and illuminating peace in the eternal truth and goodness of God.
Ask the people of the entire earth for a prosperous and peaceful life, a spirit of humility and brotherly love, good morals and salvation, a spirit of fear of God. Let it not be malice and lawlessness that harden the hearts of men, which can destroy the love of God in men and cast them into godless enmity and fratricide, but in the power of Divine love and truth, as in heaven and on earth, hallowed be the name of God, may His holy will be done in men , and may peace and the Kingdom of God reign on earth. Likewise, for your earthly Fatherland - the Russian lands, ask, servant of God, the longed-for peace and heavenly blessing, covered by the omnipotent omophorion of the Mother of God, to get rid of famine, destruction, cowardice, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare and from all visible enemies and invisible, and thus remain the most holy house of the Most Blessed Mother of God until the end of the age, the Life-giving Cross by the power, and be established in the inexhaustible love of God. For all of us, who are immersed in the darkness of sins and warmth of repentance, who have no lower fear of God and who constantly insult the Lord who loves us immeasurably, ask, O all-blessed one, from our All-Bountiful God, so that with His All-powerful divine grace He will visit and revive our souls and all evil and let the pride of life, despondency and negligence in our hearts be abolished.
We also pray that we, strengthened by the grace of the All-Holy Spirit and warmed by the love of God, in philanthropy and brotherly love, in humble crucification for one another and for everyone, may be established in the truth of God and well strengthened in the gracious love of God, and will draw closer to the filial One.
Yes, thus, doing His all-holy will, in all piety and purity of temporary life, let us walk the path unashamedly and with all the saints of the Heavenly Kingdom and His Lamb we will be honored.
To Him from all earthly and heavenly be glory, honor and worship, with His Beginningless Father, His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".

In front of the icon “Recovery of the Dead”

The Icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost” has miraculous power. Prayers in front of the image help believers in the most difficult life situations. They also pray to the Mother of God to overcome addiction to smoking.

To get rid of addiction, say the following words:

“The zealous, compassionate Intercessor of the Lord Mother! I come running to You, the accursed one and the most sinful man above all, listen to the voice of my prayer and hear my cry and groaning. For my iniquities have exceeded my head, and I, like a ship in the abyss, am plunging into the sea of my sins.
But You, All-merciful and Merciful Lady, do not despise me, desperate and perishing in sins, have mercy on me, who repent of my evil deeds, and turn my errant, accursed soul to the right path. On You, my Lady Theotokos, I place all my hope. Thou, Mother of God, preserve and keep me under Thy roof, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".