Destiny Changing Prayer
Not many of us believe in the power of prayer before the Lord God and realize its true power.
But as soon as serious problems and difficulties appear in our lives, we immediately turn to higher powers through the saints. And, as you know, the best way to address them is prayer. One of such appeals to the Almighty is the prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, which, according to reviews of Orthodox Christians, changes fate. It is not without reason that the prayer is addressed specifically to Nicholas the Wonderworker. All his life he led a righteous lifestyle, helped people without any selfishness, and prayed to the Lord for the salvation of human souls. Thanks to his pure soul and good intentions, after his death he became one of the saints.
Below is the text of the prayer in the form of an image, which you can save to your smartphone or computer so that it is always at your fingertips. For those who want to understand in more detail the essence of the prayer, its correct reading and its influence on fate, we will give a detailed description after the prayer itself.
Despite the fact that the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker attract millions of Orthodox Christians around the world, your location and proximity to them is not a decisive factor in prayer. Every believer should know that the saint sees you and hears your prayers from heaven. And the power of these prayers depends directly on the purity of your heart and sincerity.
You shouldn’t expect miracles if you reluctantly go to church and say a prayer “because it’s necessary.” You can hide your thoughts and intentions from people, but not from saints and the Almighty.
According to many reviews, the prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker not only has enormous power, but also changes fate. According to believers, this prayer helps if you:
- Lost a loved one. Prayer will help you gain peace;
- You feel unhappy;
- Faced with problems at work and you need protection;
- You have health problems. Prayer heals not only the soul, but also the body.
During his stay on the sinful earth, Saint Nicholas could calm even the raging sea. It’s not for nothing that sailors consider him their true patron. Nikolai also helped the poor and sick, the unfortunate and desperate, giving all of himself to those in need.
How to read a prayer?
In order to be heard by the Lord, it is necessary to follow a number of conditions that a person who calls himself an Orthodox Christian simply must meet. There is a misconception among people that Orthodoxy is a simple religion that does not require special efforts in its observance. We declare with full responsibility that this is not so. To be a true Orthodox is very difficult! We will not go into all the complexities of service, and will limit ourselves to a small list of what we need to try to follow every day:
- Avoid drinking alcohol, tobacco, and gluttony;
- Confess at least once a month;
- Communion is an obligatory sacrament for an Orthodox person;
- Be kind to others, help the weak;
- Don't use bad language;
- Don’t lie, be honest not only with your loved ones, but also with others;
- Be sincere to yourself, others and the Lord;
Reading order:
- The prayer is read every day for 40 days;
- It is not necessary to learn the text of the prayer by heart; sight reading is acceptable;
- The appeal to the saint occurs three times: out loud, in a low voice and silently;
- It is necessary to turn to the consecrated icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, facing east;
Remember that prayer is not an everyday ritual that must be performed according to some rules. Prayer is your sincere appeal to the Lord.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for a change of fate in 40 days
Chosen Wonderworker and great servant of Christ, Father Nicholas! Exuding to the whole world a precious myrrh and an inexhaustible sea of miracles, you build up spiritual fortresses, and I praise you as my lover, blessed Saint Nicholas: but you, as having boldness towards the Lord, free me from all troubles, and I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice , Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
An angel in the image of an earthly being by the nature of the Creator of all creation; Having foreseen the fruitful kindness of your soul, blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you:
Rejoice, born in the robes of angels, as pure in the flesh; Rejoice, baptized with water and fire, as though holy in the flesh.
Rejoice, you who surprised your parents with your birth; Rejoice, you who revealed the strength of your soul at Christmas.
Rejoice, garden of the land of promise; Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting.
Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes; Rejoice, miraculous tree of Jesus' paradise.
Rejoice, thou land of heavenly destruction; Rejoice, myrrh of Christ's fragrance.
Rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing; Rejoice for you bring joy.
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, image of lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, holy purifier of morals.
Rejoice, repository of great virtues; Rejoice, holy and pure dwelling!
Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp; Rejoice, golden and immaculate light!
Rejoice, worthy interlocutor of Angels; Rejoice, good teacher of men!
Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, image of spiritual meekness!
Rejoice, for through you we are delivered from bodily passions; Rejoice, for through you we are filled with spiritual sweetness!
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, deliverance from sorrow; Rejoice, bestower of grace. Rejoice, banisher of unforeseen evils; Rejoice, wishing good things to the planter.
Rejoice, speedy consoler of those in trouble; Rejoice, terrible punisher of those who offend.
Rejoice, abyss of miracles poured out by God; Rejoice, the tablet of the law of Christ written by God.
Rejoice, strong construction of those who give; Rejoice, rightful affirmation.
Rejoice, for through you all flattery is laid bare; Rejoice, for through you all truth comes true.
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, source of all healings; Rejoice, greater helper of those who suffer!
Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sin for those who wander; Rejoice, dew that does not flow in the heat of labor!
Rejoice, thou who hast provided for those who demand prosperity; Rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask!
Rejoice, preface the petition many times; Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs!
Rejoice, many errors from the true path to the accuser; Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God.
Rejoice, for through you we trample on envy; Rejoice, for through you we correct a good life.
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, you have been taken away from eternal misery; Rejoice, give us imperishable wealth!
Rejoice, undying cruelty to those who hunger for truth; Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those thirsty for life!
Rejoice, keep from rebellion and warfare; Rejoice, free us from bonds and captivity!
Rejoice, most glorious intercessor in troubles; Rejoice, great protector in adversity!
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, illumination of the Trisolar Light; Rejoice, day of the never-setting sun!
Rejoice, candle, kindled by the Divine flame; Rejoice, for you have extinguished the demonic flame of wickedness!
Rejoice, lightning, consuming heresies; Rejoice, O thunder who frightens those who seduce!
Rejoice, true teacher of reason; Rejoice, mysterious exponent of the mind!
Rejoice, for you have trampled upon the worship of the creature; Rejoice, for through you we will learn to worship the Creator in the Trinity!
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Rejoice, mirror of all virtues; Rejoice, everyone who flows to you has been taken away by the strong!
Rejoice, according to God and the Mother of God, all our hope; Rejoice, health to our bodies and salvation to our souls!
Rejoice, for through you we are freed from eternal death; Rejoice, for through you we are worthy of endless life!
Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Oh, most bright and wonderful Father Nicholas, consolation of all who mourn, accept our present offering, and beg the Lord to deliver us from Gehenna, through your God-pleasing intercession, so that with you we sing: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Chosen Wonderworker and great servant of Christ, Father Nicholas!
Exuding to the whole world a precious myrrh and an inexhaustible sea of miracles, you build up spiritual fortresses, and I praise you as my lover, blessed Saint Nicholas: you, as having boldness towards the Lord, free me from all troubles, and I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, great miracle worker, Rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker, rejoice, Nicholas, great Wonderworker!
Prayers for the road
Prayer for help on the road will help you avoid unpleasant incidents on a long journey. However, it is necessary to turn to the Lord through the holy saint Nicholas the Wonderworker not out of a feeling of fear for one’s own life, but only out of sincere motives.
Prayer to Nicholas for the gift of children
ABOUT PRAYER
: The birth of a child is the main event in the life of any family. Many, however, face problems in this regard. Being the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas the Pleasant is exactly the one to whom you should direct your prayers for the gift of a child.
HOW TO READ A PRAYER
: The most important thing when reading any prayer is a positive attitude and sincere faith.
TEXT OF PRAYER
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Oh, all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and sad person, in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings. And at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God, Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment. May I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen
Akathist at the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Prayers to the Saint are offered in the city of Bari (Italy), where the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker were transferred after the looting of the sanctuary in Turkey. The relics were kept in Myra until the 11th century, but today not a single intact wall remains of the temple in Myra, and the city itself came under the rule of the Turkish Sultan, now it is called Demre. During the period of the Seljuk wars of conquest, the residents of Bari took care of transporting the relics of the Saint to them. Under the cover of darkness, 62 Barians stole and carried away the remains on oxen and transported them to Bari at great expense. Since then, Saint Nicholas has been considered the patron saint of the city.
Every year, pilgrims flock to the Basilica of St. Nicholas in the old town. The relics lie in a stone crypt under the altar and are buried 2.5-3 m. For Russian Christians, services are held in the Russian Compound, built next to the basilica. To venerate the holy relics in the basilica itself, you need to get there on Tuesday or Thursday from June to October. The Akathist before the relics is read in full, without skipping a single verse.
Prayer in addition to the akathist before the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Real examples of miracles
Many believers found changes in their lives for the better after they asked St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for intercession. They shared their stories to inspire Christians with wonderful real-life examples:
Suzanna Farizova:
I was rushing to catch a plane and in my haste I caught my finger in the door. It was very painful, it swelled, then turned black. I work at the Komersant newspaper and such an injury prevented me from working. After leaving on a business trip, I tried to switch my attention and not think about the pain.
Arriving in the Italian city of Bari, I visited the Basilica, the same one where the relics of St. Nicholas lie. First of all, I asked the Miracle Worker for global things, both for myself and for my loved ones. The last request was for my finger to be healed; by that time it was already causing me great suffering.
By evening the finger was even more swollen and looked monstrous. At the reception I was told that calling a doctor costs 700 euros. Then I called the Russian Embassy, and a doctor came to the hotel. He was planning to leave Bari, but his departure was delayed. The doctor made a puncture in my finger, released the blood that had collected in it, and I felt better. And soon the finger disappeared altogether.
Alena Belyaeva
My husband and three children and I were planning to go to the sea by car. My mother gave me an icon of St. Nicholas for the journey. At first I resisted, afraid that the glass might accidentally break along the way, but then I wrapped the image in fabric and marked it in the suitcase.
When we had driven about 100 kilometers, there was an accident on the road. Two cars crashed into each other, one of them flew out of the oncoming lane. The cars collided head-on and flew straight at us. Everything happened so quickly that I didn’t even have time to say a prayer for help. The husband tried to twist the steering wheel, trying to avoid a collision. We ourselves did not understand how these cars flew past us without leaving even a scratch. It is impossible to describe our emotions. This is how, even without prayer, Nikolai Ugodnik helped us.
Akathist according to the agreement to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
An akathist by agreement is when people get up to pray at the same time. Moreover, the place of prayer can be very far away. The akathist is read at the request of Orthodox Christians who find themselves in a difficult situation and do not have the opportunity to pray for themselves and their loved ones. The practice was first applied by Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Sourozh and Archimandrite John (Krestyankin). Reading should preferably take place at one time of day. But if this does not work out or you have forgotten, you can pray at another time, the main thing is not to miss a day. However, the priests warn that the akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, as well as other saints, gains power and strength when all those who have agreed are pronounced at the same time
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Prayer in addition to reading the akathist by agreement
Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker: how to read correctly
Before reading the akathist, an Orthodox Christian asks the priest for a blessing. The texts are read for 40 days, this is a very long time, during which you will have to take a vow and in no case break it. The believer must agree to read the Akathist himself, without coercion or internal resistance.
The blessing of a priest for such work will be of considerable help. The believer will need the support of the Lord throughout his entire life. The prayer must be said with complete dedication and faith in God. Christians note that the result after a 40-day reading is not long in coming: the soul is filled with peace, thoughts become clear, confusion and extraneous vanity go away.
The priests allow the akathist to be sung, as a church choir does, and read in the usual text. The time of day does not matter, there are no restrictions - reading will help you establish a connection, communicate with the Lord and cleanse your soul.
The rule of reading is not to violate the 40-day period, but there is an amendment: if the soul does not want, does not ask for prayer right now, put it off for 1-2 hours
. Prayers should not become an obligation, a “lesson,” but should only be read at will.
Is it possible to read the akathist while sitting?
The best answer to this question is a priest.
“The word “akathist” itself means a chant that is done while standing. If physical weakness makes it difficult to stand on your feet, kneel down. The akathist is not read while sitting or lying down. Although, if we are 100 years old, the Lord, probably, looking at our decrepit weakness, will forgive us even these poses, as long as we pray. In the meantime, there is an opportunity to kneel, do not break the rules, pray. God bless you!”
Hegumen Nikon (Golovko)
Charter for reading the akathist to Saint Nicholas
There are no special orders or rules for reading akathists in the Church Charter. There is a mention of the reading of the akathist to the Mother of God; it is performed during Great Lent on Saturday, called Akathist Saturday. In all other cases, the reading of akathists is performed in churches, at home, in temples on holidays or when Christians need it.
On what day should you read the akathist?
The Akathist to Saint Nicholas the Pleasant is read when they want to ask him for help. The main thing is to approach him with a pure heart and an open soul. It will not help in matters related to heresy, hatred, or revenge. If a Christian has dark thoughts, it is better to give up prayers. Akathist is a request for help, gratitude for help and protection.
You can start reading the akathist on the days of memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: December 19 (date of death), May 22 (transfer of relics to Bari), August 11 (birthday).
Is it possible to read an akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker at home?
Priests allow 40-day prayers to the Saint in front of the home iconostasis. A Christian should have an image of the Wonderworker, before whom he should offer prayers. The time of reading is chosen by the person praying, but it is best to do it in the morning or evening. During these hours it is easier to concentrate and immerse yourself in the words of prayer. While reading, there should be no distractions nearby, family or friends requiring attention.
How to pray to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker at work and before starting any business
All prayers to the Saint must come only from a pure heart. If there is turmoil and sinful thoughts in your soul, it is better to postpone reading. They read a prayer before starting any task - it is not very long, so it is better to memorize the words.
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker at work and before starting any business
After pronouncing the words, you need to cross yourself, thank the Saint for his protection and intercession, and not delay in starting things. If you ask St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help, but do nothing, your prayers will be in vain.
