When seeing off their son to the army, parents hope that he will not meet with trouble there, that he will return home safe and sound, matured, and having gained a new experience that is important to him. Of course, next to these hopes, in the hearts of the mother and father there live doubts regarding the safety of their offspring in military service.
These, as we know, are not unfounded. It is for this reason that parents try to help the heir with their sincere faith in the Lord, fervent prayer to Him or the Mother of God, the Saints.
The Power of Parental Prayers
A prayer for a son can contain a variety of personal requests. Many Christians know this, however, few of them have thought about the power of parental prayer. It is impossible to dispute the fact that it is great. This is evidenced by numerous biblical stories that tell how a mother and father, through faith in Jesus, managed not only to heal, but also to raise their offspring from the dead.
If Christian prayer is capable of this, then it will definitely succeed in protecting his son from the troubles that may await him in the army. The main thing is that parents do not lose hope for patronage from above and do not doubt that the Lord is able to avert the threat of misfortune from a serviceman. The most effective is considered to be the prayer text that sounds on the lips of the mother and father, who trust the Almighty with the whole situation, the fate of their child.
Important point
Regardless of which saint you choose for prayer, the main thing is sincerity and faith in the help of heavenly forces.
It is the mother's sincere prayer that is considered the main amulet of her beloved son. Such an appeal will definitely be heard by the Creator.
According to Orthodox priests, it is not enough to know just one prayer and limit yourself to repeating it many times. It is best to appeal to the help of various saints, which will help in strengthening the protection of the son for the entire period of his army life, as well as far into the future, because the path of life is full of challenges and surprises.
Which saints stand to protect soldiers
Having sent the child to the army, the mother and father realize that in the current situation they cannot help their son in any way. This can cause painful, negative emotions, which can only be gotten rid of through sincere faith in the Lord. That is why parents fervently pray to Him, hoping for the mercy of the Almighty, for His sensitivity and attentiveness to the problems of their children.
It is interesting that you can ask for intercession for a soldier not only from God, but also from the Virgin Mary. Christians also make personal requests to the saints, begging them for the health of their offspring and for their protection from all harm.
Prayerful words composed by Orthodox elders, saints, etc., can be addressed to Alexander Nevsky, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archangel Michael, Mitrofan of Voronezh, Peter of Athos, Simeon the God-Receiver, Nikita of Novgorod, Great Martyrs Thekla and Matrona of Moscow. Help from above can also come in response to prayer addressed to the martyrs Gleb and Boris, Ilya Muromets, Nikita Voin. We should also not forget about the power of the martyr St. George the Victorious, who is considered one of the main patrons of military personnel.
Prayer to the Lord
Prayer to Alexander Nevsky for children in the army
Many are accustomed to the fact that maternal prayer is usually addressed to Jesus Christ. However, you can also make a personal petition for the protection of a soldier to the Saints, including Alexander Nevsky, who during his lifetime became famous not only as a talented commander, a strong and wise prince, but also as a true Christian.
The prayer directed to him for his son in the army has great power, which can be confirmed by many parents who appealed to Alexander Nevsky when their child was doing military service. It is allowed to read it not only in church, but also at home, that is, privately. It is recommended to have an image of a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church with you. Any face will do, regardless of its size and writing technique.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for his son in the army
Prayer to Archangel Michael
Alexander Nevsky
To strengthen the spirit of a fighter, so that the warrior becomes decisive. It is this saint who is the patron saint of the Russian naval forces.
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Mother of God - protection and protection of the soldier
Who, if not the Virgin Mary, knows the emotions of a mother's heart. During her life, She shed many tears for her son, therefore, having received the opportunity to sit next to our heavenly Father, the Mother of God began to help all parents, including those whose concern concerns their offspring serving in the army. A mother’s prayer for her son in the army addressed to the Fresh Virgin is considered one of the most powerful and fastest-acting.
However, this does not mean that reading it only a few times will be enough. You need to call on the Virgin Mary regularly, and it is advisable to place a veil in front of the face of the Mother of God (these are usually venerated on the Intercession, a great Christian holiday). Finding the desired image in the temple is not difficult. You can also find it in the church shop, from where believers take the icon home to their red corner.
Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Recovery of the Lost” for a son in the army
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Since time immemorial, Christians have believed in the special power of certain prayers. Among these is the face of the Mother of God, the recovery of the lost. This is one of the oldest images. For the first time, according to historians and theologians, it was created back in the 17th century. Since then, many variations of the popular icon have appeared.
All of them, interestingly, can be used to make a personal petition for a soldier. Before the face of the Mother of God, mothers and fathers seek protection for those serving in the army. They do this both within the walls of the temple and at home.
For a private address to the Virgin Mary, the patroness of all the weak, needy and offended, you can use an icon of any size, painted in any of the existing popular techniques. These points are not considered fundamentally important. It is only important that the heart and mind of the person praying be pure and his prayer sincere.
Other celestial protectors
You can also pray to St. Nicholas the Pleasant and Elder Matrona of Moscow, who helps all those who pray, regardless of their status and position.
Mothers also appeal in prayer to the following holy protectors: Nikita the Warrior, John the Warrior, Mercury of Smolensk, Igor of Chernigov, Varvara of Illiopol, Eugene of Sevastia, Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir, Ilya of Muromets, Theodore Stratelates, Savva Storozhevsky, Fyodor Ushakov, Andrei the First-Created.
How to pray correctly
Prayers for the protection of soldiers are read in the same way as others. In order for the prayer words to reach the Lord, the Virgin Mary or the Holy Intercessors, pronounce them in this way:
- having retired, having first made sure that nothing will distract the Christian from talking with the divine powers;
- positioned near the face of the one to whom the prayer is addressed;
- tuning in to a conversation with God, the Mother of God, the Saints, with the help of lit church candles;
- reading every word thoughtfully, trying to pass it through your heart;
- returning to prayer again and again, every time there is such an opportunity.
Lord God
To the strongest defender who hears the prayers of the mothers of those serving for military service and the soldiers themselves serving in all branches of the military. It is better to read the prayer appeal before the images of “Savior in Power” or “Savior Good Silence”, “Savior All-Merciful” or “Savior on Ubrus”.
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Questions for the priest
Is it possible to say a prayer for a son-soldier if the soldier is not a member of the church?
Your son is serving in the army, and you want to ask God for intercession for him? This can and should be done, even if the guy is unbaptized. However, pay attention to the fact that such a petition is offered to the Almighty privately, that is, at home. It is forbidden to seek the Lord’s help for someone who has not accepted it in the temple.
How often should you pray for God to grant intercession to a soldier?
The church did not determine a specific figure. The clergy urge Christians to pray as often as possible, that is, this should be done as soon as a free minute appears. The Almighty always answers the requests of those who are persistent in their prayer.
Is a father's prayer as strong as a mother's for her soldier son?
Father's prayer can be just as effective if the person praying sincerely believes in help from above, tries to be a pious Christian, and adheres to all the commandments of the Lord.
In front of which icon should you say a prayer for a soldier?
It all depends on who you ask for intercession. You can turn to him both to God and to the Virgin Mary and the Saints. Taking this into account, the holy face is chosen. If there is no opportunity to choose, any image of the Almighty will do. Moreover, you can pray without icons at all. It is enough to have a pectoral cross with you.
RECOMMENDED: Prayer before air travel.
Mother of God
The spouses and mothers of soldiers appeal to the foremother of all earthly mothers with prayers, asking for intercession and help in front of the “Softening of Evil Hearts” or “Vladimir”, “Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God” or “Pochaev” icons.
There are numerous known cases of the Divine help of the Blessed Virgin, when prayers to her helped stop the most terrible bloodshed. An example of such protection is the story of the Protection of the Virgin Mary, which she spread over the parishioners sincerely praying to her under the dome of the church.
Prayer-amulet of the Mother of God “Seven-shot”
Hem the amulet in the warrior’s outer clothing, from the wrong side.
O long-suffering Mother of God, Higher than all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have endured on earth, accept our sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy. You know of no other refuge and warm intercession, but, as you have boldness in the One who was born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that, apart from all the saints, we will sing praises in the Trinity to the one God, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
True and false understanding of prayer
Prayer should not be perceived as a charm that protects against death or trouble. In Orthodoxy, prayer is understood as conversation, conversation with the Creator, the Most Holy Theotokos, holy saints and heavenly powers. If what is asked is useful for the salvation of a person’s soul, the Lord will fulfill the request.
“If it benefits you, it will give you; and if not, then how will He give it to you? It often seems to us that what we ask of God is good and useful. But in reality - no. But God, who is good by nature, knows what everyone needs. Therefore, we will say: “My God, my thought tells me that this will be useful to me. But You know better what my soul needs. "Thy will be done." So if we say from our hearts: “Thy will be done,” then God’s will will be done, something will happen that will actually be useful to our soul” (St. Paisius the Svyatogorets, 1924-1994).
Archangel Michael
This Archangel is the leader of the heavenly army, military leader, archangel. He was the first to attack the Archangel Lucifer when he rebelled against God and rebelled a third of the angelic heavenly force. This Archangel is always depicted with a sword in his hand.
Requests to the Archangel may be different:
- protection from enemies and foes;
- protection of a warrior going into battle;
- getting rid of fear, despondency, panic;
- protection from enemy attacks, robbery;
- a talisman against unnecessary death and accidents;
- a talisman against tragic accidents;
- healing from illnesses;
- strengthening faith.
Archangel Michael bestows upon his soldiers endurance, good luck, the ability to wield weapons, and the will to win. In the old days, people always went to battles with enemy regiments under banners with the image of the Archangel Michael.
On a note! Don't forget to order the Akathist to Archangel Michael in a church or monastery. You can also order the magpie about health, the never-ending psalter for health.
After the canonical prayer to the Archangel, you can ask him in your own words to protect your son in battle, in service, during sleep, from dangers, and to return unharmed from campaigns and hostilities. A personal appeal to the Archangel in front of his image will help to establish close contact with heavenly forces.
Also, do not forget to regularly confess and receive communion. The mother's church life will help her son in many ways. Try to get along peacefully with all people, not get into conflicts, forgive people’s mistakes - and it will be much easier for your son to serve in the army.
Prayers for the health of a soldier
With these prayers, you can turn to the saints with a request to preserve the health of a soldier.
Select what you need from the menu:
- Prayers: Jesus Christ
- Alexander Nevsky
- St. George the Victorious
- Icon "Recovery of the Dead"
All prayers in a row:
Prayer to Jesus Christ for the health of a military man
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, hear me, unworthy of a servant (name).
Lord, in Your merciful power, my children (my child), Your servants (names), have mercy and save them, for the sake of Your Name.
Lord, forgive them all the sins, voluntary and involuntary, that they committed before You.
Lord, guide them on the true path of Your commandments, and enlighten their minds with the light of Christ for the salvation of the soul and the healing of the body.
Lord, bless their service in the army, on land, air and sea, on the road, in flying and sailing, and in every place of Your dominion.
Lord, save them by the power of Your Honest and Life-giving Cross under the shelter of Your saints from a flying bullet, arrow, sword, fire, from a deadly wound, water drowning and vain death.
Lord, protect them from all visible and invisible enemies, from all trouble, evil, misfortune, betrayal and captivity.
Lord, heal them from every illness and wound, from every defilement and ease their mental suffering.
Lord, grant them the grace of Your Holy Spirit for many years of life, health and chastity in all piety and love in peace and unanimity with the rulers around them, near and far.
Lord, increase and strengthen their mental abilities and physical strength, return them healthy and prosperous to their parental home.
All-merciful Lord, grant to me, Thy unworthy and sinful servant (name), a parental blessing on my children (names) at this time of morning, day, night, for Your Kingdom is eternal, omnipotent and omnipotent.
Prayer for the health of the military to Alexander Nevsky
Quick helper of all who diligently come running to you, and our warm representative before the Lord, holy and faithful Grand Duke Alexandra!
Look mercifully upon us, unworthy, who have committed many iniquities that are indecent for ourselves, now flowing to the race of your relics (or to your holy icon) and calling to you from the depths of your heart.
In your life you were a zealot and defender of the Orthodox faith:
and strengthen us in it with your warm, unshakable prayers to God.
You carefully carried out the great service entrusted to you:
and with your help, instruct us to remain in the same place every time we are called.
You, having defeated the regiments of adversaries, drove you away from the Russian borders:
and bring down all visible and invisible enemies against us who are taking up arms.
You, having abandoned the corruptible crown of the earthly kingdom, have chosen a silent life, and now, righteously crowned with an incorruptible crown, you reign in Heaven:
intercede for us, we humbly pray to you, for a quiet and serene life, and through your intercession arrange for us a steady march towards the Eternal Kingdom.
Standing before the Throne of God with all the saints, pray for all Orthodox Christians, may the Lord God preserve them with His grace in peace, health, long life and all prosperity in the coming years,
May we ever glorify and bless God in the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Prayer for the protection of a soldier to St. George the Victorious
O all-validated, holy great martyr and wonderworker George!
Look upon us with your quick help, and beg God, the Lover of Mankind, not to judge us, sinners, according to our iniquities, but to deal with us according to His great mercy.
Do not despise our prayer, but ask us from Christ our God for a quiet and godly life, mental and physical health, fertility of the earth, and abundance in everything,
and let us not turn the good things that you have given us from the All-Bounteous God into evil, but into the glory of His holy name and into the glorification of your strong intercession,
May He grant our country and all the God-loving army victory over their adversaries and strengthen them with unchangeable peace and blessing.
May His angel protect us saints with a militia, so that we, upon our departure from this life, may be delivered from the wiles of the evil one and his difficult airy ordeals, and may present ourselves uncondemned to the Throne of the Lord of Glory.
Hear us, passion-bearing George of Christ, and pray for us unceasingly to the Trinitarian Lord of all God,
May His grace and love for mankind, with your help and intercession, find mercy, with the angels and archangels and all the saints at the right hand of the Just Judge, and I will glorify Him with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Saint Nicholas the Pleasant is popularly loved and revered. In difficult times, any Christian remembers the Mother of God, Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. His prayers saved more than one life and saved many people from suffering. Prayer for a soldier in the army to Nicholas the Wonderworker will help him find his place in the service, find true friends and cope with various adversities.
The prayer itself looks short, but after it you can tell the Wonderworker about your fears and concerns, and ask to become a patron for the duration of the service. Also, do not forget to read the Lord’s Prayer one or three times before praying. In front of the image of the Pleasant, you need to light a candle or lamp; a woman should pray only with her head covered and in a skirt.
Prayer for military personnel
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, hear me, unworthy of a slave [or slave] (name). Lord, in Your merciful power, my children [or my child], Your servants (names), have mercy and save them, for the sake of Your Name. Lord, forgive them all the sins, voluntary and involuntary, that they committed before You. Lord, guide them on the true path of Your commandments, and enlighten their minds with the light of Christ for the salvation of the soul and the healing of the body. Lord, bless their service in the army, on land, air and sea, on the road, in flying and sailing, and in every place of Your dominion. Lord, save them by the power of Your Honest and Life-giving Cross under the shelter of Your saints from a flying bullet, arrow, sword, fire, from a deadly wound, water drowning and vain death. Lord, protect them from all visible and invisible enemies, from all trouble, evil, misfortune, betrayal and captivity. Lord, heal them from every illness and wound, from every defilement and ease their mental suffering. Lord, grant them the grace of Your Holy Spirit for many years of life, health and chastity in all piety and love in peace and unanimity with the rulers around them, near and far. Lord, increase and strengthen their mental abilities and physical strength, return them healthy and prosperous to their parental home. All good Lord, grant to me, Thy unworthy and sinful servant (name), a parental blessing on my children (names) at this time of morning, day, night, for Thy Kingdom is eternal, omnipotent and omnipotent. Amen.
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The soldier's mother, at first glance, is an ordinary woman. You can't immediately identify her in a crowd of people. But, if some soldier appears nearby, then her eyes will sparkle, fill with warmth, kindness and empathy. She will greedily look at what he is wearing, what is on his feet... mentally asking a million questions, trying to answer them herself... This is the mother of a soldier - every soldier is like her own son.
The soldier's mother does not part with her phone for a second, no matter what she does and no matter where she is. And if this happened, and at that moment the son called, and she did not answer... He can’t find a place for himself, he comes up with options like having no pockets, always carrying his phone with him... and he will only calm down when he hears his son’s voice.... She is not angry at the nightly text messages from her son that wake her up in the middle of the night... On the contrary, she is happy about them, and tries to write a response text without turning on the night light, in the light of the phone screen... The soldier’s mother keeps all the text messages from her son, even the most insignificant ones - with unambiguous answers: YES, NO, OK...
For some reason, the soldier’s mother monitors the weather not in her city, but in the city where her son serves.
The soldier’s mother, in the age of technological progress, having phones and laptops, happily writes long letters, finding more and more new words of love and tenderness for her son... and it seems like the news has already been told, but she writes and writes... The soldier’s mother drops in most often in the mailbox...and for some reason gets offended by the postman when there are no letters..... But at the post office they already know her by sight and greet her like an old friend, without asking they fold the box for the parcel, they know why she came to the post office... .
The soldier's mother has her own calendar, tracking the days of service... and the month begins from the day when her son was drafted into the army... She notes strange dates (hundreds, the equator, 100 days before the order, the day of the order, space.) and she is congratulated on them, ONLY just like her, MOMS OF SOLDIERS... Only they know what IMPORTANT DATES THESE are. When we open the computer, the first thing we look at is how many days are left before demobilization.
The soldier’s mother looks forward to the trip to see her son as the most important day, prepares as if for a New Year’s holiday... and worries that her son has eaten little and only at home understands that this amount can feed 10 people..... The soldier’s mother chooses in stores as if your whole life depends on it... be it needles of a certain length with a certain eye or ordinary multivitamins in pharmacies... A soldier’s mother has her OWN STANDARDS AND NORMS, for food, for shoe polish and shoe brushes, etc.
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The soldier’s mother chooses in stores as if his whole life depends on it... be it needles of a certain length with a certain eye or ordinary multivitamins in pharmacies... The soldier’s mother has OWN STANDARDS AND NORMS, for food, for shoe polish and shoe brushes, etc. .d.
The soldier’s mother is difficult to understand for her mother friends who have daughters... We seem crazy to them... We often hide our pain in our hearts from our experiences, just so as not to anger them..... They will NEVER understand us.
And only the mother of a soldier, despite her age, wants time to FLY at cosmic speed until DEMBLE, which will definitely happen. And the soldier’s mother is WAITING, every day, every minute, every second......
