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.
Rules for praying for big money
Archangel Gabriel will help not only in family and everyday life, but also in financial matters. People who have problems at work or running a business turn to the saint for help. Archangel Gabriel can help you get big money if you pray to him sincerely and then make every effort to get results.
This strict angel will not help a lazy and irresponsible person. He will willingly come to the aid of a hardworking worker who puts in all his strength so that his family does not need anything. But if something doesn’t work out for him, the angel is always ready to provide the necessary support. The most important thing is to sincerely believe in the help of higher powers, then they will be able to make everything work out in life. Only sincere faith can attract an angel to itself.
To receive money, you need to offer a prayer to the strong Archangel Gabriel, but this should be done only after observing a strict 40-day fast - this way the Archangel will see the seriousness of his intentions. Every day should begin and end with prayer. Then the holy words will achieve their goal.
The prayer to the great Gabriel for big money consists of 2 parts.
- Directly a prayer in which the great archangel is glorified.
- The part where the money conspiracy is pronounced.
The best day to read the prayer is Tuesday - this time is officially the day of the Archangel. It is better to say the strongest prayer at dawn:
“Oh, holy great Archangel Gabriel, standing before the Throne of God and 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 strengthen my faith, strengthen and protect my soul from seductive temptations, and beg our Creator for the forgiveness of my sins. Oh, holy great Gabriel the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but an ever-present helper to me, may I unceasingly glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the power and your intercession forever and ever. Amen".
After reading the prayer, you need to say a conspiracy:
“I will worship the Lord God, I will pray to the Most Pure Mother of God. Lord Jesus Christ, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, Immaculate, Incorruptible! Help, assist, forgive the servant of God (name) for his sins! I will go out, having been blessed, I will walk, crossing myself, out of the hut by the gate, out of the gate with my feet, across an open field, across a wide expanse. There is a golden well in a field with golden water in it. Archangel Gabriel flew in, waved his golden wing, and dropped his golden feather. The golden feather fell and fell into the ground, and I forgot the golden key in that place. The old righteous Ivanko walked, fenced off the key, dug a golden well. Hello, Gavrilov spring, Jordanka water, Ivankov well! I didn’t come to you to get water, but I came to ask for help. Just as the water in you is golden, so would I have a life of gold. I want to eat on gold, drink on gold, sleep on gold, see golden dreams. God's gold, and I am God's servant, gold will burn, God's will not burn, I, God's servant, will die, God's will not die. I wash myself with golden water, I clothe myself with immortality. Water to the ground, gold to the hands, and the soul to heaven. Amen".
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.
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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