A loving mother who is compassionate and sympathizes with her child with all her heart, who sincerely and faithfully prays to God, can do the impossible! By praying for the child’s health, as well as for well-being in his life, she is able to create a true miracle. The thoughts and words of a woman who carried and gave birth to a baby are so strong that they can appease the Lord. The mother prays while dressed with special reverence, love, repentance and prayer.
It is important to remember that the most powerful prayers are those said from the heart. You need to read the prayer thoughtfully, passing what you read through your heart.
How to pray correctly: important rules
In order for prayer to gain power and be heard, it is important for all those praying to adhere to the following rules:
- It is important to believe in the power of prayer, and only in this case will the Lord hear and definitely help.
- If the child is not yet 7 years old, then when mentioning him in prayer, one should say not “servant of God,” but “baby of God.”
- It is important to pray not only when a problem occurs, but every day. It is necessary to attend church and receive communion.
- You can pray for both baptized children and unbaptized ones.
- It is best to pray in church, in front of an icon, holding a lit candle in your hands. If this is not possible, you can do it at home, the main thing is in a quiet environment to concentrate.
- You can pray in your own words, the main thing is to ask with great faith.
- After the prayers are answered and the child gets better, be sure to thank the saints for their help. Here you can find prayers of thanksgiving for every good deed of God.
Life of Saint Matrona of Moscow
Memorial Days:
- March 8 (movable) – Finding of relics – March 8 (February 23) in a non-leap year / March 7 (February 23) in a leap year
- September 2 (movable) – Cathedral of Moscow Saints
- May 2
- October 5 – Cathedral of Tula Saints
Matrona was born in one of the villages of the Tula region in 1881 into a respectable Orthodox family of peasants. Despite their hard work, their family was very poor, and her mother wanted to give her up for adoption. But after a prophetic dream in which she dreamed of a white bird with a human face with closed eyes, she abandoned her sinful intention. The girl was born without eyes, and from birth she observed fasting, refusing mother's milk on fasting days. Even in childhood, Matrona showed the gift of foresight. At the age of 16, the girl’s legs also gave out, but she did not lament, courageously accepting this blow of fate as God’s providence. In 1925, Matrona and her friend went to Moscow, lived with strangers and tried to find work. The girl stopped communicating with her brothers who took the side of the communists.
Matrona had very strong inner spiritual vision and vision. She knew the date of her death, but until her last day she continued to help numerous sufferers, essentially becoming a saint even before her departure. Anyone who has ever prayed to Matrona in front of an icon knows what pure, bright and kind energy comes from her face.
Prayers to the Saints for the health of the child
A mother’s prayer for the child’s speedy recovery saves even when doctors are powerless and cannot help.
Prayer to the Lord God for the health of the child
Prayers to the Lord God are among the most powerful. The Lord God does not remain indifferent, seeing how sincerely a mother wishes well-being and asks for health for her child.
“O most merciful God, Father, Son and Holy Soul, worshiped and glorified in the Undivided Trinity, look graciously 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 worldly blessings, so that together with us he brings grateful prayers to You, our All-Bountiful God and Creator.
Most Holy Theotokos, through Your omnipotent intercession, help me to beg Your Son, my God, for the healing of God’s servant (name)
All saints and angels of the Lord, pray to God for His sick servant (name). Amen".
Prayer to the Lord God (second)
“Holy Father, Eternal God, from You comes every gift or every good. I diligently pray to You for the children whom Your grace has given me. You gave them life, revived them with an immortal soul, revived them with holy baptism, so that in accordance with Your will they would inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, preserve them according to Your goodness until the end of their lives. Sanctify them with Your truth, may Your name be hallowed in them. Help me, by Your grace, to educate them for the glory of Your name and for the benefit of others, give me the necessary means for this: patience and strength. Lord, enlighten them with the light of Your Wisdom, so that they love You with all their soul, with all their thoughts, plant in their hearts fear and disgust from all lawlessness, so that they may walk in Your commandments, adorn their souls with chastity, hard work, patience, honesty, protect them with truth from slander , vanity, abomination, sprinkle with the dew of Thy grace, that they may prosper in virtues and holiness, and may they increase in Thy good will, in love and piety. May the Guardian Angel always be with them and protect their youth from vain thoughts, from the temptations of this world and from all evil slander. If, when they sin before You, Lord, do not turn Your face away from them, but be merciful to them, arouse repentance in their hearts according to the multitude of Your bounties, cleanse their sins and do not deprive Your blessings, but give them everything necessary for their salvation, preserving them from all illness, danger, troubles and sorrows, overshadowing them with Your mercy all the days of this life. God, I pray to You, give me joy and joy about my children and grant me the ability to appear with them at Your Last Judgment, with shameless boldness to say: “Here I am and the children whom You gave me, Lord. Amen". Let us glorify Your All-Holy Name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
A mother's prayer for her child
Icon of Jesus Christ the Savior
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, hear me, Your sinful and unworthy servant (name). Lord, in the mercy of Your power, my child (name), have mercy and save him for Your name’s sake. Lord, forgive him all the sins, voluntary and involuntary, that he committed before You. Lord, guide him on the true path of Your commandments and enlighten him and enlighten him with Your light of Christ, for the salvation of the soul and the healing of the body. Lord, bless him in the house, around the house, in the field, at work and on the road and in every place of Your possession. Lord, protect him under the protection of Your Saints from a flying bullet, arrow, knife, sword, poison, fire, flood, from a deadly ulcer and from vain death. Lord, protect him from visible and invisible enemies, from all troubles, evils and misfortunes. Lord, heal him from all diseases, cleanse him from all filth (wine, tobacco, drugs) and ease his mental suffering and sorrow. Lord, grant him the grace of the Holy Spirit for many years of life, health, and chastity. Lord, give him Your blessing for a godly family life and godly childbearing. Lord, grant me, Thy unworthy and sinful servant, a parental blessing on my child in the coming mornings, days, evenings and nights, for Thy name’s sake, for Thy Kingdom is eternal, omnipotent and omnipotent. Amen. Lord have mercy."
Prayer for the health of the child in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Healer”
This is one of the most ancient and revered images of the Queen of Heaven. Prayers are offered to her face with requests to save her from terrible diseases, from excruciating pain and suffering.
Icon of the Mother of God “Healer”
“Accept, O All-Blessed and All-Powerful Lady Theotokos the Virgin, these prayers, now offered to You with tears from us, Your unworthy servants, who send up to Your celibate image the singing with tenderness, as if You yourself are here and heed our prayer. For every request you fulfill, you alleviate sorrows, you grant health to the weak, you heal the weakened and sick, you drive away demons from demons, you deliver the offended from insults, you cleanse lepers and have mercy on little children; Moreover, O Lady, Lady Theotokos, you free us from bonds and prisons and heal all manifold passions: for all things are possible through Your intercession to Your Son, Christ our God.
Oh, All-Singing Mother, Most Holy Theotokos! Do not cease to pray for us, Your unworthy servants, who glorify You and honor You, and who worship Your Most Pure Image with tenderness, and who have irrevocable hope and undoubted faith in You, the Ever-Virgin, Most Glorious and Immaculate, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen."
Prayer for the health of children to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
The Most Holy Theotokos helps mothers cope with emotional distress and gives strength to raise children.
“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (name), all youths, young women and infants, baptized and nameless and carried in their mother’s womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to their parents, pray to my Lord and Your Son to grant them what is useful for their salvation. I entrust them to Your maternal supervision, as You are the Divine protection of Your servants. Amen."
Prayer to the Mother of God for children
“Mother of God, lead me into the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names) caused by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Your, Most Pure, heavenly protection. Amen."
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for her children
“Oh, Mother of Mercy!
You see the cruel sorrow tormenting my heart! For the sake of the sorrow with which You were pierced, when a terrible sword passed into Your soul during the bitter suffering and death of Your Divine Son, I pray to You: have mercy on my poor child, who is sick and fading, and if it is not contrary to the will of God and his salvation, intercede for his health bodily with Your Almighty Son, Physician of souls and bodies.
O Loving Mother! Look how my child’s face has turned pale, how his whole body is burning from illness, and have mercy on him. May he be saved by God's help and serve with the joy of his heart Your Only Begotten Son, his Lord and God. Amen."
Prayer to the Holy Blessed Eldress Matrona for the health of children
Icon of the Holy Blessed Elder Matrona
Prayers addressed to the Holy Blessed Eldress Matrona have miraculous powers. It is advisable to read them multiple times. You can hang an icon of Matronushka near the crib of a sick child. Be sure to thank her for her help after recovery.
“Blessed Elder Matrona, in this time of sorrow I turn to you. Forgive me all sinful weaknesses and reject all demonic nasty things. Help my child to heal quickly and drink in faith in God. Do not punish your child with pain, illness and bodily ailments. Do not torment his soul with suffering. I hope for your help and again I pray for your health. Thy will be done. Amen".
Prayer to the Holy Blessed Elder Matrona for the health of children (second)
“Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. I beg you for healing and ask for your generous forgiveness. Intercede before the Lord God for a sick servant (sick servant) (state the name of your daughter or son). Reject all bodily ailments and mental turmoil. Send down a quick recovery and reject the severe test. Let the sick person recover quickly, and let his (her) soul be freed from grief. Thy will be done. Amen."
Prayer to the Trinity for the health of children
“O Most Merciful God, Father, Son and Holy Soul, worshiped and glorified in the Undivided Trinity, look kindly upon Thy servant (her) (name of the child) possessed by illness; forgive him (her) all his (her) sins; grant him (her) healing from illness; return him (her) health and bodily strength; Give him (her) a long and prosperous life, Your peaceful and most worldly blessings, so that he (she) together with us brings grateful prayers to You, the All-Bounteous God and my Creator. Most Holy Theotokos, through Your omnipotent intercession, help me to beg Your Son, my God, for the healing of God’s servant (name). All saints and Angels of the Lord, pray to God for His sick servant (name). Amen".
Prayer to the Great Martyr Panteleimon the Healer (first)
The healer Panteleimon is the patron saint of all those suffering and suffering the torment of illness. People pray to him before a serious operation, asking for healing, for an Orthodox miracle and help with the most terrible diseases. At the same time, he is able to protect every person and take all illnesses aside. It is customary to place the image of a saint at the bedside of a sick person.
Icon of the Great Martyr Panteleimon the Healer
“Protector and Healer, Panteleimon the Great Martyr. In a prayer of repentance I turn to you, just don’t refuse to help me. May my child be healed of evil, and may grace rush to him from above. I beg you, cast off all shackles, scabs, illnesses and secret angers. Let the mercy of Christ happen quickly, and let my child not languish. If I have guilt for my child, let her retreat as soon as possible. Let it be so. Amen."
Prayer to the Great Martyr Panteleimon the Healer (second)
“Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, merciful imitator of God! Look with mercy and hear us, sinners, praying earnestly before your holy icon.
Ask us from the Lord God, Who stands with the Angels in heaven, for the forgiveness of our sins and transgressions: heal the mental and physical illnesses of the servants of God, now remembered, those present here and all Orthodox Christians who flow to your intercession: for here we are, through our sins We are fiercely possessed by many ailments and are not imams of help and consolation: we resort to you, for you have given the grace to pray for us and heal every ailment and every illness; Grant therefore to all of us, through your holy prayers, health and well-being of souls and bodies, advancement of faith and piety, and everything necessary for temporary life and salvation, for, having been granted great and rich mercies by you, let us glorify you and the Giver of all good things, wondrous in the saints, God ours, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
Prayer to Saint Luke of Crimea before surgery
Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea
If such a misfortune happens that a child needs surgery, do not fall into despair. Everything is the Will of God. But we have the power to ask the Almighty and the Saints for a successful outcome of the operation and further well-being. One of the powerful prayers before and during surgery is the prayer to St. Luke of Crimea.
“O all-blessed confessor, our holy saint Luke, great saint of Christ. With tenderness we bow the knee of our hearts, and falling before the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, like the children of our father, we pray to you with all earnestness: hear us, sinners, and bring our prayer to the merciful and man-loving God, to whom you now stand in the joy of the saints and from the face of an angel . We believe that you love us with the same love that you loved all your neighbors while you were on earth.
Ask Christ our God to confirm His children in the spirit of right faith and piety: to the shepherds to give holy zeal and care for the salvation of the people entrusted to them: to observe the right of believers, to strengthen the weak and infirm in the faith, to instruct the ignorant, to reprove the contrary.
Give us all a gift that is useful to everyone, and everything that is useful for temporary life and eternal salvation: the establishment of our cities, the fruitfulness of the land, deliverance from famine and destruction, consolation for the afflicted, healing for the sick, return to the path of truth for those who have gone astray, blessing for the parent, blessing for the child in distress. The Lord's upbringing and teaching, help and intercession for the orphaned and needy.
Grant us all your Archpastoral blessing, so that if we have such prayerful intercession, we will get rid of the wiles of the evil one and avoid all enmity and disorder, heresies and schisms. Guide us on the path that leads to the villages of the righteous, and pray for us to the omnipotent God, in eternal life we will be worthy with you to constantly glorify the Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
The meaning of maternal petitions
The prayer for the healing of children, which a mother reads, always has very great power. This is due to the fact that only the mother has a special connection with her baby - she is connected with him for almost a year more than other people. Every mother feels very bad not only mentally, but also physically when her baby is sick. At this time, a strong Orthodox prayer helps so that the child gets better quickly.
A believer can always find help even in those moments when a dark streak comes in life: the illness of a son or daughter. At this time, not only the mother, but also other relatives can pray for health. This can enhance efficiency.
In order for the sacred words about health to be very powerful and the child to recover faster, it is necessary to pray sincerely and from a pure heart. There is no need to approach the saints in a bad mood or insincerely. Then even the strongest prayer for the child’s recovery will not be able to have full effect. It’s better to tune in properly before asking God for help and well-being, then the effect is significantly increased.
You can pray to the Lord God even before the baby gets sick. Many mothers use prayers and conversions to prevent illness. You can offer prayers during the illness of your beloved child for other saints. They are the ones who will convey to the Lord a petition for the recovery of the little man. Most often, mothers turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker or the Mother of God for help during illness. They can not only ask for healing of the body, but also contribute to the healing of the soul. Matrona of Moscow and Panteleimon, called a healer, help children with serious illnesses. Maternal prayer for illness can significantly enhance the usual treatment prescribed by the doctor.
Prayers to the Saints for the well-being of the child
It is important for loving parents to pray regularly for their children. Prayers can increase the protection of children, enlighten thoughts and minds, help make the right decision and avoid difficult situations. For a prosperous and happy life for children, there are strong prayers that can help them along the path of life.
Prayer to the Lord God for children to be happy
“God and Father, Creator and Preserver of all creatures! Grace my poor children (names) with Your Holy Spirit, may He kindle in them the true fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom and direct prudence, according to which whoever acts, his praise abides forever. Bless them with true knowledge of You, keep them from all idolatry and false teaching, make them grow in true and saving faith and in all piety, and may they abide in them constantly to the end. Grant them a believing, obedient and humble heart and mind, so that they may grow in years and in grace before God and before people. Plant in their hearts love for Your Divine Word, so that they may be reverent in prayer and in worship, respectful to the ministers of the Word and sincere in their actions, modest in their movements, chaste in their morals, true in their words, faithful in their deeds, diligent in their studies. , happy in the performance of their duties, reasonable and righteous towards all people. Keep them from all the temptations of the evil world, and let not evil society corrupt them. Do not allow them to fall into uncleanness and unchastity, so that they do not shorten their own lives and do not offend others. Be their protector in every danger, so that they do not suffer sudden destruction. Make it so that we do not see in them dishonor and shame for ourselves, but honor and joy, so that Your Kingdom may be multiplied by them and the number of believers will increase, and may they be in heaven around Your table, like heavenly olive branches, and may they reward You with all the elect honor, praise and glorification through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
Second prayer for children
Lord Jesus Christ, awaken Your mercy on my children (names), keep them under Your roof, cover them from all evil lust, drive away from them every enemy and adversary, open their ears and the eyes of their hearts, grant tenderness and humility to their hearts. Lord, we are all Your creation, have pity on my children (names) and turn them to repentance. Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my children (names) and enlighten their minds with the light of reason of Your Gospel and guide them on the path of Your commandments and teach them, O Savior, to do Your will, for You are our God.
Strong Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ for children
This is the most powerful and powerful prayer. They have an impact on a person's life as a whole. Parents ask to protect their children from evil and wrong actions.
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, bless, sanctify, preserve this child of mine (name) with the power of Your life-giving Cross.
Merciful Lord Jesus Christ, I entrust to You our children, given to us by You, fulfill our prayers. I ask You, Lord, save them in the ways that You Yourself have chosen. Save them from vices, evil and pride, and let nothing that is contrary to You touch their souls. But grant them faith, love and hope for salvation, and may they be Your chosen vessels of the Holy Spirit, and may their path of life be holy and blameless before God.
Bless them, Lord, may they strive every minute of their lives to fulfill Your Holy will, so that You, Lord, may always abide with them by Your Holy Spirit.
Lord, teach them to pray to You, so that prayer may be their support, joy in sorrow and consolation in their life, and may we, their parents, be saved by their prayer. May Your angels always protect them. May our children be sensitive to the grief of their neighbors, and may they fulfill the commandment of Your love. And if they sin, then, Lord, vouchsafe them to bring repentance to You, and in Your ineffable mercy forgive them.
When their earthly life ends, then take them to Your Heavenly Abodes, where let them lead with them other Your chosen servants. Through the prayers of Your Most Pure Mother Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the saints (all the patron saints of the family are listed) and all the saints, Lord, have mercy on us, as You are glorified with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayers for children to the Mother of God
“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (names), all youths, young women and infants, baptized and nameless and carried in their mother’s womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to their parents, pray to my Lord and Your Son to grant them what is useful for their salvation. I entrust them to Your maternal supervision, for You are the Divine Protection of Your servants.
Mother of God, introduce me to the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names) caused by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Your, Most Pure, heavenly protection. Amen."
Prayer for children to the Guardian Angel
“Holy Guardian Angel of my children (names), cover them with your protection from the arrows of the demon, from the eyes of the seducer, and keep their hearts in angelic purity. Amen."
Prayer to the holy righteous Simeon the God-Receiver
“O God-receiving Simeon! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), and do not take away your holy protection from us, pray for the goodness of the Lord, so that He may turn away His anger from us, righteously moving towards us according to our deeds, and, despising our countless sins, turn us on the path repentance and will establish us on the path of His commandments. Protect our life in peace with your prayers and ask for good haste in all good things, granting us everything we need for life and piety, so that we may live a quiet and silent life in all piety and purity, and thus we will achieve eternal peace, where we will be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom of Christ Our God, to Him is all glory due, with the Father and His Most Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."
Prayers for children and godchildren
On raising children and godchildren as good Christians
“God, our merciful and heavenly Father! Have mercy on our children (names) and our godchildren (names), for whom we humbly pray to You and whom we entrust to Your care and protection. Put strong faith in them, teach them to revere You and deign them to deeply love You, our Creator and Savior. Guide them, God, on the path of truth and goodness, so that they do everything for the glory of Your name. Teach them to live piously and virtuously, to be good Christians and useful people. Give them mental and physical health and success in their work. Deliver them from the cunning machinations of the devil, from numerous temptations, from evil passions and from all wicked and disorderly people. For the sake of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of His Most Pure Mother and all the saints, lead them to the quiet haven of Your eternal Kingdom, so that they, along with all the righteous, will always thank You with Your only begotten Son and Your life-giving Spirit. Amen".
Prayer for children and godchildren, Archimandrite. Ioanna (Krestyankina)
“Sweet Jesus! God of my heart! You gave me children according to the flesh, they are Yours according to your soul. You redeemed both my soul and theirs with Your priceless Blood. For the sake of Your Divine Blood, I beg You, my sweetest Savior, with Your grace touch the hearts of my children (names) and my godchildren (names), protect them with Your Divine fear, keep them from bad inclinations and habits, direct them to the bright path of life, truth and of good. Decorate their lives with everything good and saving, arrange their fate as You yourself want and save their souls with their own destinies! Lord, God of our fathers! Give to my children (names) and godchildren (names) a right heart to keep Your commandments, Your revelations and Your statutes. And do it all! Amen."
What do St. pray for? Matrona
Saint Matrona is considered a very strong saint who helps everyone in need. It is worth noting that throughout her life she helped various people who asked her for help, even after her death, people came to her and prayed at her relics.
Believers can ask Matrona:
- health for your child;
- healing the baby;
- so that the baby is born healthy;
- about the health of children and so on.
Many note that Matrona’s prayer for the health of children is very effective and people who resorted to her help received the expected result.
Prayer to the Holy Martyrs of Ephesus for a child’s bad sleep
Young children often cannot fall asleep or sleep poorly and lightly. Orthodox believe that the seven Holy Martyrs of Ephesus are the patrons of sleep and pray to them for sleep disturbances in children.
Kontakion, tone 4
Having glorified Thy saints on earth, before Thy second and terrible coming, O Christ. By the glorious rising of the youths you showed the Resurrection to the ignorant, revealing the incorruptible garments and bodies, and you assured the king to cry out: truly there is a rising of the dead.
Prayer to the Holy Martyrs of Ephesus
“Oh, the most wonderful holy seventh day of the seventh generation, the praise of the city of Ephesus and the hope of the whole universe!
Look from the heights of heavenly glory at us, who honor your memory with love, especially at the Christian infants, entrusted to your intercession by their parents: bring down upon her the blessing of Christ God, saying: leave the children to come to Me: heal the sick in them, comfort the sorrowful; Keep their hearts pure, fill them with meekness, and in the soil of their hearts plant and strengthen the seed of the confession of God, so that they may grow to the best of their ability; and all of us, who stand before your holy icon, kissing your relics with faith and praying warmly to you, vouchsafe to enhance the Kingdom of Heaven and glorify there with silent voices of joy the magnificent name of the Most Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen".
Prayer before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Healer”
“Healer” is one of the most ancient icons of the Mother of God. It depicts the Virgin Mary standing near the bed of a sick cleric. The icon is considered miraculous, healing from any, even the most severe, ailments.
It is not surprising that during a child’s illness, parents turn to the Mother of God with prayer, standing in front of this icon and praying for recovery. The words of the prayer appeal sound like this.
