Various, sometimes difficult situations in life prompt a person to seek advice and support from the saints and the Lord. Each individual saint is ready to give his help to people in overcoming the difficulties of life. Everyone, men and women, turns to the great martyrs with requests.
They often send their prayers for the preservation of pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child, not only for themselves, but also for their loved ones. Mothers are always ready to ask for this for their daughters. However, the petition to the Almighty of the pregnant woman herself is especially strong.
Why read a prayer to preserve pregnancy and birth?
Many young women who do not attend church very often have no idea who needs to pray to in order to preserve the health and life of the child. In general, you shouldn’t worry about this, since almost any saint will help with this. However, most often they pray for the preservation of pregnancy and the health of the fetus to the Most Holy Theotokos, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Simeon the Myrrh-Streaming, Xenia of Petersburg, Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, as well as the Most Holy Theotokos and Matrona of Moscow. As you can see, the list is quite wide, but each saint must be approached with a specific prayer.
Why read a prayer to preserve pregnancy and birth:
- Children are the most important thing in a woman’s life, they alone give the desire to live, they are a kind of ray of light in the darkness of life. However, children are not always given at the first request; many women fail to become pregnant for a long period of time.
- Often pregnancy is accompanied by toxicosis, serious illnesses that can cause miscarriage, or deterioration of the pregnant woman’s condition. Of course, prayer is by no means used as a substitute for treatment in a hospital, but it can complement treatment and give hope for recovery.
- The whole main purpose of prayer is to instill hope and faith in the heart of every pregnant woman. Thus, it enhances the effect of medications and helps to give birth to a healthy baby.
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Orthodox prayer for aborted babies
You should ask the Lord for mercy in these words:
“Through the prayers of our saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen!
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.
Holy God, Holy God, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3 times)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord have mercy. (3 times)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, Who art in Heaven!
Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done as it is in Heaven
and on the ground. Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we do
we leave our debtor; and don't enter
us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Lord have mercy. (12 times)
Come, let us worship our King God.
(Bow) Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ, our King God. (Bow) Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)
Creed: I Believe in One Father Almighty...
If you have put on Christ the Baptist, you have put on Christ. Alleluia (3 times)
The baby killed in the womb is named (the baby must be given a male name, preferably like his fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, etc.)
Saint John the Baptist, baptize my baby (name) who is languishing in the womb, sitting in prison.
Holy Great Martyr Barbara, give communion to my baby (name) who is languishing in the womb and sitting in prison.
Saint Simeon, God-Receiver, as you accepted Christ, take into your arms my baby (name) who is languishing in the womb, sitting in prison.
Saint Anna, prophetess, as godmother, accept my baby (name) in the womb, languishing, sitting in prison.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Blessed One, our souls (48 times and 40 prostrations to the ground)
“Our Father” (48 times and 40 prostrations)
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. (48 times and 40 prostrations)
Open the doors of mercy to us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, so that we may not perish, but may we be delivered from troubles by You: You are the salvation of the Christian race. (48 times and 40 prostrations)
It is worthy to eat, as you truly bless Theotokos, Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and Mother of our God.
We magnify You, the purest Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord have mercy. (3 times)
Bless.
Through the prayers of the saints, our fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.
After that, read the prayer every day until death:
Lord, have mercy on my children who died in my womb.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of Your mercy for my faith and tears, baptize them in the sea of Your bounties and do not deprive them of Your Divine Light (3 times during the day)
Prayer during pregnancy to the Almighty
Prayer helps and gives confidence in a bright future and healthy offspring. Of course, expectant mothers need to visit churches, take communion and confess. But if your health does not allow it, it is not necessary to attend church, because you can ask for help from the saints at home. Usually people turn to the Lord God with prayers if there have been several miscarriages, and there are doubts that the pregnancy will end successfully. This not only helps to give birth to a healthy baby, but also allows the woman to have more confidence, which improves conservative treatment in the hospital. A prayer during pregnancy to the Almighty is presented below.
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Appeal to the “Quick to Hear” in the maternity hospital
When a woman is in such a state that a child is about to appear, it is very difficult for her to concentrate on prayers. Her mother can come to the rescue here. There are prayers that are sent even at the most active moments of labor. The process will go easier and faster if you pray to the “Quick to Hear” icon before giving birth. Below is a text that is not difficult to remember and can be spoken repeatedly.
So, many are now aware of what kind of prayers can be read, if necessary, to a pregnant woman and all her relatives. As always, an important condition is sincere faith in the power of the Almighty.
Prayer to preserve pregnancy in case of threat to Matrona of Moscow
Quite often they pray to Matrona of Moscow, who was born in 1881. This is a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, who began to possess the gift of clairvoyance at the age of 7 years. She was born blind, so her middle-aged parents wanted to send her to an orphanage. However, Matrona’s mother had a dream in which a beautiful white bird sat on her chest. The bird was also blind. The woman considered this dream prophetic, so they decided to leave the child in the family. Matrona, at the age of 17, began to accept people and treat them.
Even during her lifetime, the woman was venerated in some cathedrals. It is this saint who helps all women who want to get pregnant, and also allows them to keep their children. The relics of Saint Matrona are in the Intercession Monastery, where a huge number of people come asking for the health of their children during pregnancy and healing. They say that the miraculous power of Matrona is explained by her suffering and torment. A prayer to preserve pregnancy in the event of a threat to Matrona of Moscow will help prevent miscarriage.
Matrona
Prayer of the Mother of God for the preservation of pregnancy and birth
Unfortunately, bearing a fetus is not a feasible task for everyone, and is often associated with the threat of miscarriage and spontaneous abortion. For many, pregnancy becomes an exhausting, complex process, draining all their strength. Many people expect pregnancy as a miracle, but carrying a child becomes very difficult and dangerous for the woman’s health. If a representative of the fair sex is suffering from severe toxicosis, female problems, or uterine tone, you can ask for the intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Mother of God’s prayer to preserve pregnancy and birth helps them in the treatment of female diseases and allows them to bear children.
Mother of God
Prayer for a pregnant daughter and her child
Not only the woman herself, but also her family and friends can read prayers to the Saints for the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. A mother especially understands what it’s like to carry a child for 9 months.
The best article for you, go to: Prayer to Simeon of Verkhoturye for health
Mothers not only know how difficult it can be for women in this situation, but they also care incredibly much about their daughters. They are probably even more worried than when they themselves were expecting a new addition to their family. But, in order not to be so nervous and to be sure that everything will be fine with her daughter, the mother can make a request to the Most Holy Theotokos.
“Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help in this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, give help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. I bow down to you, Mother of the Most High God, be merciful, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, incarnate from You, to strengthen her with His power from above. Amen".
Mothers can ask the Holy Ones for a safe gestation of the fetus, for her daughter and her blood to be healthy, for the preservation of the fetus, for a quick and painless delivery.
Prayer to preserve early pregnancy by Ksenia of St. Petersburg
Very often, women pray to Xenia of St. Petersburg to preserve their pregnancy. This is an Orthodox holy fool who has a noble origin. At the age of 26, after the sudden death of her husband, Ksenia of Petersburg chose the path of foolishness and wandered around St. Petersburg. During this period, she helped people, but did not ask for alms. All the pennies they gave her, she gave back to people.
During the daytime, she often helped carry bricks for the construction of temples, and at night she prayed in the field. It is believed that a prayer to preserve early pregnancy by Ksenia of St. Petersburg allows you to ask for healing and pregnancy. It is believed that the saint helps women have offspring, and also eliminates various female diseases that cause miscarriages and miscarriage.
Ksenia
How to pray correctly
It is worth remembering that making the decision to become parents is a responsible step. Therefore, before applying, you should weigh the pros and cons.
Before prayer you need:
- Confess . Tell the clergyman about the sins you have previously committed. This will lighten and cleanse the soul and indicate the sincerity of people’s intentions.
- Have patience . You should not despair if pregnancy does not occur.
Important ! Prayer spells to help you get pregnant and bear a healthy baby are read from the heart, with sincere motives.
It is better to pray in church. There's a special atmosphere there. Also, for a couple who do not have children, it is better to light candles for their health and order a prayer service for the repose of all their dead and deceased relatives.
Mother's prayer to preserve pregnancy to Saint Nicholas
Nicholas the Wonderworker is Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of prisoners and orphans. The most interesting thing is that in the West he is considered the patron saint of almost all members of society, but mostly prayers are read to him by those who ask for the recovery of children. Pregnant women often turn to us to save their children. There are a lot of interesting legends, miracles, and deeds about this saint.
There is a legend that an adult man could not marry off his daughters because they did not have a dowry. Therefore, I decided to give away their beauty instead of a dowry. Nicholas the Wonderworker found out about this, and brought each a bag of gold for a dowry. One of the bags ended up in a stocking that was drying over the fireplace. It was from that moment that the tradition came when gifts were placed in boots or stockings, which were hung over the fireplace. A mother’s prayer to Saint Nicholas to preserve her pregnancy will allow her to ask for health for her daughter.
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Prayer to the Lord after an abortion
Reading prayers after an abortion is aimed at helping the woman:
- Accept and survive the loss;
- Realize guilt;
- Repent;
- Remember the soul of the unborn baby.
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Prayer for pregnant women about pregnancy Paraskeva Pyatnitsa
Paraskeva Pyatnitsa was born in the third century, in a family where the father and mother were deeply religious people. They listened to Jesus' commands. However, the woman lost her parents early and took a vow of chastity. She distributed all the inheritance that was left from her parents to the needy, as well as to believers. The saint converted a large number of people to faith. Her images were used to pray for the household, often asking for success in women's matters. Many girls asked for a successful marriage, as well as a child.
Prayer for pregnant women about pregnancy by Paraskeva Pyatnitsa helps married women who cannot have a child to bear it. It is believed that Praskeva Pyatnitsa is a female protector and patroness. Very often it is associated with a certain mystical creature that came from paganism. You can ask this saint for protection during pregnancy, as well as repent of your deeds and accomplishments, and pray for the health of your unborn child.
Paraskeva
Prayerful follow-up with the canon of repentance about the sin of killing children in the womb (abortion)
Approved by the Holy Synod on December 27, 2016
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
(Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord have mercy. (Thrice)
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Troparion, tone 6
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us; / bewildered by any answer, / we offer this prayer to You as the Master / of sinners: have mercy on us.
Glory: Lord, have mercy on us, / for we trust in You; / do not be angry with us, / remember our iniquities, / but look upon us even now, as if you were gracious, / and deliver us from our enemies: / For you are our God, / and we are Thy people, / all works are done by Thy hand, / and we call on Thy name.
And now: Open the doors of mercy to us, / blessed Mother of God, / who trust in You, so that we may not perish, / but may we be delivered from troubles by You: / For You are the salvation of the Christian race.
Lord have mercy. (12 times)
Come, let us worship our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ, our King God. (Bow)
Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)
Psalm 50
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy, and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity.
Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me.
I have sinned against You alone, and I have done evil before You;
for you may be justified in all Your words, and be victorious, and never judge You.
Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins.
You have loved the truth; you have revealed to me the unknown and secret wisdom of Yours.
Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
My hearing brings joy and joy; humble bones will rejoice.
Turn Your face away from my sins, and cleanse all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit away from me.
Reward me with the joy of Your salvation, and strengthen me with the Master’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, and the wicked will turn to You.
Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; My tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness.
Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and humble heart.
Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then favor the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; Then they will place the bullock on Your altar. Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Alleluia, three times.
Prayer to God to maintain pregnancy
The level of medicine previously was not at all what it is now, so women had to rely solely on higher powers, the Lord God, and also on their own health. However, not everyone tolerated pregnancy well; it was often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, toxicosis and ailments. That is why they relied on the saints. A prayer to God to preserve pregnancy must be read morning and evening. Moreover, it is advisable to say it sincerely and ask the saints for help. It is not necessary to go to a monastery or church for these purposes. It is enough to purchase images of saints, display them in a corner with icons, and say prayers to preserve pregnancy.
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Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ for babies killed in the womb
First prayer
Remember, O Lord who loves mankind, the souls of Your departed servants, the infants who in the womb of Orthodox mothers died accidentally from unknown actions, or from a difficult birth, or from some carelessness, or who were deliberately ruined and therefore did not receive Holy Baptism.
Baptize them, O Lord, in the sea of Thy bounty and save with Thy ineffable grace, and forgive me, a sinner (name), who committed the murder of a baby in my womb and do not deprive Thy mercy. Amen.
Second prayer
O God, Most Merciful Christ Jesus, Redeemer of sinners, for the sake of the salvation of the human race, You left us, O All-Merciful, glorious Heaven, and You dwelt in a vale of deplorable and many-sinners. You took upon Your Divine shoulder our infirmities, and You bore our illnesses;
You, O Holy Sufferer, were wounded for our sins and tormented for our iniquities, and therefore we, O Lover of Mankind, offer our humble prayers to You: accept them, O Most Blessed Lord, and condescend to our weaknesses and do not remember our sins, and Turn away Thy righteous anger for our iniquities against us.
By Thy All-Honorable Blood, having renewed our fallen nature, renew, O Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, us, in the ashes of our sins, and comfort our hearts with the joy of Thy forgiveness.
With a cry and immeasurable tears of repentance, we fall at the feet of Your Divine mercy, and we pray to You: by Your grace, cleanse us from all the untruths and iniquities of our life.
May we, in the holiness of Your love for mankind, praise Your All-Holy Name, with the Father and the Most Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Third prayer
O Master, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God!
Much of Your goodness, for our sake and for our salvation, man was clothed in flesh, and crucified, and buried, and with Your Blood renewing our corrupted nature, accept my repentance for sins and hear my words: I have sinned, O Lord, in Heaven and before You, in a word , deed, soul and body, and thoughts of my mind.
I transgressed Your commandments, did not listen to Your commandment, angered Your goodness, my God, but as Your creation exists, I do not despair of salvation, but boldly come to Your immeasurable Compassion and pray to You: Lord! in repentance, give me a contrite heart and accept me as I pray and give me a good thought, give me tears of tenderness, Lord, let me, by Thy grace, make a good beginning.
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me who has fallen, and remember me, Thy sinful servant, in Thy Kingdom, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Short prayers
Lord, have mercy on me for my children killed in the womb.
Lord, have mercy on my children who died in my womb, for my faith and my tears, for the sake of Your mercy, Lord, do not deprive them of Your Divine Light.
Prayer to save my daughter's pregnancy
It is not necessary for a woman to ask saints for help. This can be done by her relatives and friends. This could be the mother, husband, or relatives. There is nothing wrong with a woman’s family asking about her health. A prayer to preserve a daughter’s pregnancy is intended for a pregnant mother.
For my daughter
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Prayer after an abortion - atonement for sins
Unfortunately, our world is not ideal; sometimes we have to make decisions that leave heavy marks on our souls and are a great sin. One of them is abortion. The reason that led to this decision is different for everyone. Although the Orthodox Church condemns abortion and considers it murder, God forgives the sins of those who sincerely repent and atone. In addition to the moral side of the issue, another important aspect is the woman’s health. Before making a decision, think carefully about everything, since third-party intervention in the body, even with the modern level of medicine, can lead to irreversible consequences.
If you decide to terminate your pregnancy, you should take care of the immortality of your soul and the unborn baby. One of the ways to relieve heaviness from the soul is prayer after an abortion. Good deeds, caring for those in need, volunteer work in churches or orphanages and hospitals also help.
