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Oh, the way is the road! How you sometimes want to go wherever your eyes take you, especially if your budget allows it. Traveling is the best way to broaden your horizons and spend quality time. But what if you begin to be overcome by doubts and fears before the road? If, due to such a problem, the trip is in jeopardy, it is worth resorting to the help of higher powers.
Who can I read a prayer to before a long journey?
In the Orthodox religion there are many saints to whom people turn for support and help:
- Saint Christopher.
- Nikolai Ugodnik.
- Varlaam Keretsky.
- Most Pure Mother of God.
- Guardian angel.
Nicholas the Wonderworker is a heavenly protector, in Orthodoxy he patronizes various methods of travel - air travel, road travel, sailing on river and sea transport.
Prayer to the saints acts as effective help in difficult and dangerous situations. Petitions to the guardians keep wanderers on the road and work on the principle of a talisman.
Prayer is an important rule for a safe journey. After turning to intercessors, a person remains on the road under heavenly protection and will be able to avoid dangers and difficulties.
Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
Oh, passion-bearers of Christ, in the city of Sevastia we courageously suffered, to you, as our prayer-books, we earnestly come running and ask: ask the All-Merciful God for forgiveness of our sins and lives on our correction, so that in repentance and unfeigned love for each other, having lived together, we will boldly present ourselves to the Terrible We will stand before the Judge of Christ and through your intercession at the right hand of the Righteous Judge. To her, pleasers of God, be for us, the servants of God (names), protectors from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that under the roof of your holy prayers we will get rid of all troubles, evils and misfortunes until the last day of our lives, and Thus let us glorify the Great and Worshipful Name of the Almighty Trinity, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
How to properly pray for someone on the road
The prayer of loved ones and family members will help those who are on the road to overcome obstacles. Will protect you so that nothing bad happens.
The prayer of a mother for her child on the road, filled with love, is considered effective. Wives pray for the husband’s calm journey on the highway, on a ship, on an airplane.
Pray at home in front of the images of saints; to enhance the effect, come to church for worship:
- before praying and after finishing, cross themselves three times;
- light church candles or lamps;
- bow before the amulet image;
- the text is read while standing or kneeling; if you are ill, you are allowed to pray while sitting;
- It is advisable to know the words by heart, reading the text is allowed;
- To remember the prayer for the journey, it is repeated more often.
Attention is focused on turning to God. They read with sincere faith in their hearts, slowly and thoughtfully. They are in a state of humility and obedience. Do not get distracted by extraneous thoughts.
They become spiritually attuned to the fact that the Saints hear prayer.
First, the canonical prayers are read, the texts of which have been tested for centuries. Then add your own requests for the safety of relatives in your own words. At the end they thank the Creator for the favorable return and are in a grateful prayerful mood.
They pray for loved ones regularly and every day after their return. If the traveler’s profession is related to business trips or the person works as a driver, truck driver, pilot, machinist, or serves on ships. A daily prayer service, performed 3 times on the eve of the trip, is suitable.
Features of prayers for drivers and their use
Those who constantly drive require powerful constant protection and amulet. On the road there is always an increased risk of getting into an accident - a collision, a run-over, a robbery.
To prevent anything from happening when moving, amulets icons are purchased from the church shop; prayers intended for cars are attached to the front of the panel. Priests advise all believers to have a protective image of heavenly helpers in their cars so that misfortune does not happen.
The icons are placed in such a place that they do not distract from driving. But you shouldn’t keep the amulet in the glove compartment or hide it in your pocket.
Icons without faith do not serve as a talisman and do not serve as emergency protection. You need to believe in God and holy powers, prayers, and follow safety rules. Offer prayers to intercessors before starting a movement, in the event of the threat of dangerous situations. It will help to avoid accidents, save the driver and passengers, and avoid unfavorable encounters with the traffic police inspector.
The pectoral cross should always be with you. At the beginning of the journey they cross themselves, make the sign of the cross along the way, and ask:
"God bless."
Icons depicting:
- Savior.
- Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Nicholas the Merciful.
- Spyridon of Trimifuntsky.
In the car, a road iconostasis of the Trinity is placed near the windshield. The amulet has powerful powers. A prayer is printed on the reverse side, which is read 3 times on the eve of dispatch.
There are reliable prayers to Nikolai to help truck drivers, taxi drivers, and auto carriers. He protects and patronizes travelers. The texts are read several times so that trouble does not happen when going on a long trip or traveling short distances.
Prayers “For a Successful Road”
Setting off on a journey is always exciting for everyone, both for those preparing to travel and for their loved ones. After all, anything can happen on the road. In order to be sure that God will not leave you and will accompany you along the way. The prayer can be read by the one who goes on the road or his relatives. A mother’s prayer is considered special; it is always the strongest, the most effective, the Lord will certainly hear it and protect the child.
To prevent unforeseen situations from happening to you and your loved one on the road, you should read the following “Prayer for the Road.” Before pronouncing it, the person who sets off on the journey must be crossed from the back and say a prayer.
Prayer - a talisman for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for loved ones or relatives
A prayer that is read when someone close to you faces a long and difficult road. You can give a person with you an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which will protect him, and before setting off on his journey, read this prayer over him, cross him and see him off on his way.
Go, servant of God (name), along the wide and straight road,
The easy way. Most Holy Theotokos, I pray you, see (name)
Take all troubles and problems away from him on the long journey.
Dear, dear, take from the servant of God (name) sadness,
And in return give him good luck and happiness. Key. Lock. Language. Amen".
Prayer for independent reading
And this prayer to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker “on the long Road” is read directly by the traveler himself. Get up early in the morning, wash your face, stand before the icons, read “Our Father”, “Creed”, and then read this prayer.
Its words must be learned by heart and repeated in a half-whisper. Don’t forget that every word of prayer must be supported by faith in God, believe in the power of prayer, in God’s help and mercy, then everything will be fine on the road.
Lord God, bless!
Go, Servant of God (name) with God, with the name of Jesus Christ on your lips.
May God protect you from fire and water,
From a dashing person and from any misfortune. The Lord God will go ahead
Mother of God is behind, Heavenly Angels are on the sides,
The first parents Adam and Eve will go with them.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4 7
The rule of faith and the image of meekness,/ the self-control of the teacher/ will show you to your flock/ even the truth of things;/ for this reason you have acquired high humility,/ rich in poverty./ Holy Father flaxen Nicholas,/ pray to Christ God // to save our souls.
Translation: The immutable Truth was revealed to your flock by the rule of faith and the image of meekness and self-control. Therefore, through humility you have acquired high things, and through poverty you have acquired riches. Father, Saint Nicholas, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Prayer to the Lord God “for a successful road” for motorists
If you have to travel by car: try the following prayer:
Lord Almighty, Our God, I turn to you for support!
I ask You for help, I pray for Your condescension!
My journey is difficult, there are many obstacles on my way:
People are bad, thoughts are crappy, problems are pressing!
Protect me, save me, guide me on the true path and help me not to leave it.
Make sure that my road is smooth and even, problems and misfortunes are bypassed.
So that this is how I set out on the road, and this is how I returned!
I trust in Your help, I call for your support! I glorify Your name!
Kontakion, tone 3 7
In Mireh, the holy one, the priest appeared to you:/ For Christ, the venerable one, having fulfilled the Gospel,/ you laid down your soul for your people/ and you saved the innocent from death;// this For thou art sanctified, as the great hidden place of God's grace.
Translation: In the Worlds, Saint, you appeared as a performer of sacred service, for having fulfilled the Gospel of Christ, Reverend, you laid down your soul for your people and saved the innocent from death, and therefore you were sanctified as a great minister of the Mysteries of God’s grace.
Prayer to Saint Catherine “for good luck on your journey”
With this prayer, you can also prepare a good amulet for yourself on the road. Split an aspen twig, read this prayer over it, then tie it in a knot and put it under the car seat. Rest assured, now you will be under reliable protection, the main thing is not to tell anyone that you read this prayer and do not show the amulet, otherwise it will not help, this action must be hidden from prying eyes.
Holy Wayfarer, Holy Catherine, your legs are fast, your legs are playful, you walk on the paths, you stand on strong feet.
On a long journey, no one will knock you down, trouble will not happen to you on the way, and nothing bad will happen.
Saint Catherine, in the cold you are not cold, and at night you are not dark, the rain will not wet you and no one will bother you.
God the Lord himself protects the Holy Wayfarer.
So the Lord will always be with me, he will protect me, God’s servant (name), and protect me from evil.
Let what is said come true. Amen. Amen. Amen.
Holy Great Martyr Procopius
Oh, holy passion-bearer Procopius of Christ! Hear us sinners, standing now before your holy icon and tenderly praying to you: let us pray for us (names) to Jesus Christ our God and His Mother, our Lady Theotokos, her Let us forgive us the sins we have committed. Ask the Lord for the benefit of your soul and body, mercy, peace, blessing, so that we may all be delivered on the terrible day of judgment, that we may be saved, and stand at the right hand with His chosen ones to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven Because to Him befits all glory, honor and worship with the Beginning His Father, the Most Holy and Good and His Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer for traveling by car
Your work is directly related to a car, or with constant travel by car over long distances, you need to choose a prayer that will become near and dear to you. The prayer on the road by car should be with you and every time before leaving you should say it to yourself.
The very first prayer should be addressed to your car:
“There is an island on the sea, on the ocean. There is a damp oak tree on the island. In that iron oak there is an iron man. That iron man cannot be given a drink, he cannot be fed anything, he cannot be broken in two, he cannot be cut into three. He doesn’t beat, doesn’t crumple, doesn’t prick, the Mother of God prays for him, grieves for him, suffers, and reads the security certificate for him. Honor, Mother of God, also about me, God's servant (name). In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen".
Prayer “For preservation and help along the way”
“God, the All-Good and All-Merciful, protect everyone with Your mercy and love for mankind, I humbly pray to You, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save me, a sinner, and the people entrusted to me from sudden death and all misfortunes, and help us to deliver unharmed to each one according to his needs.
Dear God! Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness, the evil spirit of drunkenness, which causes misfortune and sudden death without repentance. Save me, Lord, with a clear conscience to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed by my negligence, and may Your holy name be glorified, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
St. Cyril and Mary, parents of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Oh, servants of God, Schema-monk Kirill and Schema-nun Maria! Hear our humble prayer. Even though your temporary life has naturally ended, you do not depart from us in spirit, always following the commandments of the Lord to teach us and to bear your cross patiently, helping us. Behold, together with our reverend and God-bearing father Sergius, your beloved son, we have naturally acquired boldness towards Christ God and towards His Most Pure Mother. In the same way, even now, you will be prayers and intercessors for us, unworthy servants of God (names). Be our intercessors of the stronghold, so that through our living faith, through your intercession, we may remain unharmed from demons and evil people, glorifying the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and in the future sure and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for flying on an airplane
Flying on an airplane is no different from flying a car, it's just a different type of transportation. Prayer for traveling by plane will calm you both psychologically, if you are afraid of flying, and spiritually. There is a special prayer for people going on air travel, which must be read before the flight.
“Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord.
So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (their names), bless their path and the air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air boat safe and sound. Giving them a saving and calm passage through the air and the good intention of those who accomplished it, they will return joyfully in health and in peace.
For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".
Troparion, tone 2 1
This way and truth, O Christ, of Thy angelic companion Thy servant now, as Tobiah 2 sometimes 3, has kept them safe and sound for Thy glory, from all evil in all well-being. praying, through the prayers of the Mother of God, the One Lover of Mankind.
Translation: Christ, the Way and the Truth, send now to Thy servants, as once Tobiah, as Thy Angel's companions, preserving and keeping them unharmed from all evil, in all prosperity to Thy glory, through the prayers of the Mother of God, the One Lover of Mankind. *
Prayer for husband
Any woman, whether she is a boss or a housewife, her main concern is family and home. And the first child that God gives to a woman is her husband. After all, literally all the husband’s health, work, rest and much more depend on the wife. A husband and wife are two loved ones who feel each other while being at a great distance. A wife’s prayer to her husband can only be compared with a mother’s prayer to her child.
A woman by nature is inclined to create panic, worry, if her husband does not answer the phone, the woman is ready to raise everyone's ears. Therefore, praying for your husband’s journey will help save him not only from troubles, but also directly gain peace and confidence that everything will be fine with your husband, since he is under God’s protection. Dear women, read a prayer for your husbands every morning for the journey.
“My all-merciful Lady, Most Holy Lady, All-Pure Virgin, Mother of God Mary, Mother of God, My Undoubted and Only Hope. Do not disdain me, do not reject me, do not leave me, do not retreat from me! Intercede, ask, hear, see, Lady, help, forgive, forgive, Most Pure One! Amen. Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".
Prayer to the Lord for travelers 1
Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, to accompany your imaginary father Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mother to Egypt 5, and Luca and Cleopas to Emmaus. awesome! And now we humbly pray to You, Most Holy Master, and guide Your servant through Your grace. And like Your servant Tobiah, a guardian angel and mentor followed, preserving and delivering them from every evil situation of visible and invisible enemies, and instructing them in the fulfillment of Your commandments , peacefully and safely and sanely, and returning safely and serenely; and give them all their good intentions to please You, to fulfill them safely and to Your glory. For it is Yours to have mercy and save us, and to You we send glory with Your Beginning Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
