Roman the Wonderworker in Orthodoxy
In the 5th century, the future saint Roman the Wonderworker was born in the Syrian city of Rose. Because of this, it is called Antioch or Syrian. The Christian ascetic is mentioned in the book “The History of God-Lovers” by the author Theodoret of Cyrus.
The Syrian hermit lived in his small homeland until maturity. Then he went to Antioch. The rest of his life was spent there, in a wretched cell. Another ascetic, Theodosius, served as an example to the Monk Roman. Just like him, Roman did not cut his hair. They grew to the very ground and became even longer over time. The saint wrapped them around his thighs. Just like Theodosius, he constantly wore a hair shirt and shackles.
According to Theodorit’s description, Roman had a meek disposition, simplicity, and modesty. Everyone who came to the monk for help received it. He managed to cure the most severe illnesses. The miraculous gift of the saint allowed many women to experience the happiness of motherhood.
In his homeland, in Greek churches, the saint is called Romanus the Wonderworker of Cilicia. When he was alive, the path to him was not overgrown. After death, the suffering pray to his holy image. The immortal spirit of the great righteous man invariably brings help.
Memorial Day of Roman the Wonderworker - December 10. On this day, prayers are read and akathists are sung in all Orthodox churches.
The life story of Saint Roman of Antioch (Syria)
In the 5th century AD, the Wonderworker Roman was born in Syria. He became famous for his fasting, fervent prayer and hermitage. He spent many years away from people, maintaining a full place. Without complaining, he humbly carried his cross. And for this God gave him the gift of healing and clairvoyance. Many women were able to become mothers thanks to her piety and holiness. And today prayers to Roman the Wonderworker are brought by those who cannot conceive a child or are experiencing difficult childbirth.
Life of a Saint
Roman the Wonderworker, already mature, made the decision to retire from the bustle and devote all his thoughts to serving the Lord. For his purpose, he chose a monastery near Antioch. His home was a small cell.
The Lord gave him long life. At the same time, he was content with little. His food was bread, water, salt. And even then a little bit at a time. There was enough food to just keep from starving. He never lit a fire. He did not consume hot food or drink.
The saint lived in severe asceticism. The clothes he was wearing were:
- hair shirt;
- iron shackles.
For all his torment, he was awarded God's grace, which consisted in granting him the ability to help the suffering. Reverend Roman spent many hours praying for childless families. Thanks to the saint, many women became mothers. Returning the lost to the righteous path was also available to Saint Roman.
Until his last breath, he did not retreat from his post, prayed, asked for grace for people. Already in old age, he peacefully left the living and went to the Lord.
To the Prophet Zechariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of John the Baptist
These pious spouses also had no children until old age, and then, with the blessing of God, they gave birth to John the Baptist.
Troparion to the Holy Prophet Zechariah
The priesthood was clothed with wisdom, according to the law of God, you offered burnt offerings in a sacred manner, Zechariah, and you were a lamp and a spectator of secrets, bearing signs of grace in you clearly to all wisdom. And he was killed with a sword in the temple of God, the prophet of Christ, pray with the Forerunner for our souls to be saved.
Kontakion
Today the prophet and priest of the Most High, Zechariah, offer, the Forerunner parent, a meal of his memory, feeding faithfully, dissolving the drink of righteousness to everyone, for this sake he dies, like the Divine secret place of God’s grace.
Texts of prayers to Roman the Wonderworker
The prayers are written specifically for women who want to give birth to a child. They are both about the same thing. The Monk Roman of Antioch is asked to give him a child. Regardless of gender. As the Lord decides, both son and daughter should rejoice.
First
Marveling at your exploits, Venerable Roman, we pray to you, hear us calling you. Having shut yourself up in a small cell until your death, you remained there, eating poorly and having no fire, wearing a hair shirt, wearing heavy chains. Having been granted divine grace, you healed many people’s illnesses, Saint Roman, and through your prayer you resolved many wives from infertility. Therefore, now we pray, listen with reverence and zeal to the barren wives who fall to you and pray to you; pray to the Lord God that with His omnipotent power He will resolve their infertility and give them children, because our God is good and loving, looking down on us from above and fulfilling our forgiveness. Amen.
Second
Oh, Reverend Father Roman, hear us calling you. Having shut yourself up in a small cell, eating meagerly and having no fire, wearing a hair shirt, wearing heavy chains, you remained there until your death. For this, for the sake of Divine grace, having been vouchsafed, you healed many people’s ailments and through your prayer you resolved many wives from infertility. And now listen with reverence and zeal to the barren women who fall and pray to you; pray to the Lord God that with His omnipotent power He will resolve their infertility and give them children, for our God is good and loving, looking down on us from above and fulfilling our petitions. Amen.
Righteous Joachim and Anna, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
These saints bore bitter barrenness until old age, but then, with the blessing of God, they gave birth to the Most Holy Virgin Mary.
First prayer
O holy righteous woman, Godfathers Joachim and Anno! Pray to the Merciful Lord, that He may turn away His anger from us, who is righteously moved towards us by our deeds, and may, despising our countless sins, turn us, the servant of God (names), to the path of repentance, and may He establish us on the path of His commandments. Also, with your prayers in the world, save our life, and in all good things, ask for good haste, all that we need from God for life and piety, from all misfortunes and troubles and sudden death, through your intercession, delivering us and protecting us from all enemies, visible and invisible, and Thus, having passed this temporary life in the world, we will achieve eternal peace, where by your holy supplication may we be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom of Christ our God, to whom, together with the Father and the Most Holy Spirit, be due all glory, honor and worship forever and ever.
Second prayer
About the ever-glorifying righteous women of Christ, the holy Godfathers Joachim and Anno, who stand before the heavenly throne of the Great King and have great boldness towards Him, as from your most blessed daughter, the Most Pure Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, who deigned to be incarnate, to you, as a powerful intercessor and zealous intercessors for us, We resort to sin and unworthiness. Pray for His goodness, that He may turn away His anger from us, righteously moved towards us by our deeds, and may, having despised our countless sins, turn us to the path of repentance and may He establish us on the path of His commandments. Also, with your prayers, preserve our life in the world and ask for all good haste, everything that we need from God for life and piety, from all misfortunes and troubles and vain deaths, through your intercession, delivering us, and protecting us from all enemies, visible and invisible. , for let us live a quiet and silent life in all piety and purity, and so in the world this temporary life has passed, we will achieve eternal peace, where by your holy prayer, may we be made worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom of Christ our God, to which, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, all glory is due , honor and worship forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 2
Having once been righteous in legal grace, Joachim and Anna gave birth to the God-given Child. Meanwhile, today the Divine Church brightly triumphs, merrily celebrating, honoring your memory, glorifying God, who raised the horn of salvation for us in the house of David.
Troparion of Saints, tone 2
We celebrate the memory of Thy righteous ones, O Lord; we pray to Thee, save our souls.
What does a saint help with?
Through the prayers of Saint Roman, the Lord made many families happy with the birth of a desired child. Even infertility is overcome if a woman asks the monk sincerely and earnestly. Often even after all treatment options have been tried. The road has been traveled in traditional and alternative medicine.
Unfortunately, women have a short childbearing period. Years pass, and the hope of the Lord giving children becomes more and more elusive. As a result, the woman resorts to her last hope - she turns to Roman the Wonderworker in prayer.
The saint’s help is effective both during difficult pregnancy and problematic childbirth. If conception occurred through his prayers, the expectant mother should be especially strong in faith. This will help you reach the deadline and safely resolve the burden, no matter what difficulties threaten you. Prayers to the saint will help dispel fears of childbirth. It will be easier for a woman to focus on the process itself. The stressful state of a woman in labor can lead to fatal consequences, even if the pregnancy is full-term and the baby is healthy.
First Martyr Evdokia
Women who cannot get pregnant pray to Saint Evdokia. Evdokia, having accepted Holy Baptism and renounced her wealth, pleased God with a strict fasting life and received the gift of miracles.
Troparion, tone 8
With the righteousness of your mind you have bound your soul into the love of Christ, the corruptible and red, and temporary oblivion, you have flown, like a disciple of the Word: with the polish of passion you have killed the first, you have put to shame the second enemy through suffering. Thus Christ grants you greater crowns, O glorious Evdokia, reverend passion-bearer, pray to Christ God to save our souls.
Next, read a prayer to all the saints and ethereal heavenly powers (see above).
Infant Martyr John of Kiev-Pechersk
This baby, cut in half, is one of the babies of Bethlehem. Prayers before his grave help in resolving infertility.
First, read a prayer to all the saints and ethereal heavenly powers (see above).
Troparion to the Martyr, tone 4
Thy martyr, Lord John, in his suffering received an imperishable crown from You, our God, for having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence, save our souls with your prayers.
Kontakion to the Martyr, tone 6
You have appeared as a bright star, the charmless one of the world, proclaiming the Sun of Christ with your dawns, passion-bearing John, and you have extinguished all the charm, giving us light, praying unceasingly for all of us.
Glorification of the martyr
We magnify you, passion-bearing Saint John, and honor your venerable suffering, who you endured for Christ.
Venerable Euthymius the Great
The Monk Euthymius lived in a deserted place, devoting himself entirely to the Lord, spending his time in work, abstinence and prayer, eating food only on Saturday and Sunday, and never slept lying down. The Lord rewarded His saint with the gift of miracles and clairvoyance. Through prayer, he brought rain down from the sky, healed the terminally ill, drove away demons, and foresaw the spiritual properties of people. They pray to him in marital infertility and in times of famine.
Kontakion, tone 8
In your honorable Christmas, the creature will find joy and in your Divine memory, reverend, complacency will accept your many miracles, from which grant richly into our souls and cleanse the sins of filth, as we sing: Alleluia.
Next, read a prayer to all the saints and ethereal heavenly powers and a prayer, troparion and kontakion to the venerable one (see above).
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