Prayer to the Apostles Peter and Paul: for health, love, during Lent

Without prayer it is impossible to maintain spiritual life. The Lord calls to resort to the saints with petitions. Prayer to the apostles Peter and Paul has enormous power. Once they were simple people, but then their life became an example for every believer. The saints spread Christianity, converted people to it, and helped those in need.

Place of Peter and Paul in Christianity

Before meeting Jesus, the apostles had different statuses in society, so their fates were different. Peter's worldly name is Simon. He had a family and had an explosive character. Together with his brother Andrey, he made a living by fishing. Their income depended on luck. After visiting Peter's house, Jesus performed two miracles:

healed his mother-in-law;
caught a huge amount of fish with nets in a place where there were none.

After the preacher’s invitation to travel with him, Peter immediately agreed. He became the main and closest apostle to Christ.

In worldly life Paul was called Saul. He grew up in a rich family. Roman citizenship gave him many privileges. The future apostle was educated in Jerusalem. He belonged to the Pharisees. He was a persecutor of Christians.

Saul's life changed when the Savior appeared to him in a bright light. At this time, a man went to Damascus to bring Christians to trial. But after the miracle happened, he believed in the Lord and became an apostle and evangelist. Then he constantly carried the teachings of Christ.

The saints founded the first church in Rome. Both died for their faith. Peter, by order of Emperor Nero, was crucified on a cross upside down, because he did not consider himself worthy to accept death like Christ. Paul's head was cut off, which, according to legend, hit the ground three times. Sources immediately began to erupt at the points of contact.

Life of Saint Apostle Peter

Saint Peter was born in the ancient city of Bethsaida, in the family of an ordinary fisherman. His childhood was difficult, because he often had to help his father and his brother Andrei fish. Before Christ met him, Peter was married and still working as a fisherman. Despite his lively and hot-tempered character, the future apostle became one of Jesus’ most beloved disciples, as he always accompanied him in all his paths and endeavors. But no matter how ardently Peter was devoted to Jesus, at the time of his trial he twice denied his teacher, for which he subsequently experienced terrible remorse and constantly asked for forgiveness from the Almighty.

But despite the renunciation, the Lord did not abandon the Apostle Peter and continued to accompany him in the world. Thanks to the powers of the Lord God, Peter was able to heal the sick and freely preach his word. It is known for certain that Peter became the author of two Council Epistles. At the age of 42, on the orders of Herod, he was imprisoned in Jerusalem, but God helped him escape from there. Only at the age of 67 did the Apostle Peter meet his death. As a result of King Nero's persecution of Christians, Peter was caught and crucified in the central square. The chronicles indicate that Peter asked himself to be crucified on an inverted cross, because he was not worthy of an equal death like Jesus Christ.

Acts of the Apostles

Thanks to Peter’s sermons, 5 thousand people turned to the Savior at a time. He healed the terminally ill and raised the dead. People believed that healing was possible if even the shadow of the apostle fell on the sufferer. For such activities, Peter more than once found himself in prison, where he suffered beatings and abuse from the Jews.

Paul traveled widely and preached the Gospel. He was eloquent and wise. This helped convert many people. The Apostle wrote no less than 14 epistles protecting the Universal Church from evil.

The preacher was constantly persecuted. There were attempts on his life. There are many miracles performed by the apostle. He distributed scarves and belts that healed the sick and drove out evil spirits from people.

Canonical image

The Apostle Peter is depicted on the icon as a wise old man with a short beard, sometimes with curly hair. His outer robe is always golden in color, and his lower robe is dark blue or blue-green. With his right hand he blesses or holds the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. In his left hand he holds a scroll with the text or words of the Gospel: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16:16).

The Apostle Paul is depicted on the icon with a high forehead, somewhat bald, with dark hair and a wide beard. He usually holds a scroll in his hand, sometimes in the form of one book or 14 scrolls linked together. Its upper mantle is brown or dark purple, and its chiton is light blue or blue-green.

Saints Day

Peter and Paul are commemorated on July 12 according to the new style. On this day, a year apart, both saints suffered the death of martyrs, which is why it is a fast day. There is such a fast only three times a year: before Christmas, before the Feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary and before Easter.

The celebration in honor of the saints is especially revered among fishermen, because Peter is their patron. On this day they ask for good luck in catching fish. Prayers addressed to the saints on July 12 will be heard if you follow all the rules for invoking the apostles.

Saint Paul

His worldly name was Saul. He was born into a family of high status, having received Roman citizenship from his father. Saul was a militant Pharisee who took part in the persecution of the first Christians and imprisoned them. One day, with letters from the high priest, he went to Damascus with the aim of arresting adherents of the teachings of Jesus.

Along the way, Saul was blinded by a bright light that suddenly descended from heaven. He heard the voice of Christ addressing him reproachfully, and then he believed in him. His companions led him to Damascus, where, having been cured of blindness by Ananias, Saul was baptized and became a preacher of Christianity. After this, he was called Paul, which in Latin means “small,” that is, the least of the apostles, as he called himself.

Petrov post

The apostles observed strict asceticism in the name of the Almighty. In this way they received God's grace and had the opportunity to further convey the teachings of Christ to people. The Church appreciated the dedication of the saints. This is how Petrov's post appeared. Its observance:

promotes the receipt of God's gifts;
strengthens physical health;
tames carnal desires;
softens character;
suppresses anger, greed, selfishness, and other negative qualities.

Abstinence during Peter's Fast helps to fulfill one's duty to the Almighty. It lies in a righteous lifestyle. A person must reflect on the Lord and his duties to him, and repent of his sins. During this period, they also refuse hearty food.

The difference between Petrov's fast is that it does not have a clear time frame. The Lenten period begins a week after the Feast of the Holy Trinity and ends on July 12.

Prayer to the Supreme Apostle Paul

Oh, holy supreme Apostle Paul, the chosen vessel of Christ, the teller of heavenly mysteries, the teacher of all languages, the church trumpet, the notorious orbit, who endured many troubles for the name of Christ, who measured the sea and walked the earth and turned us from the flattery of idols! I pray to you and cry to you: do not disdain my foul (name), raise up the one who has fallen through sinful laziness, just as you raised the temple in Lystra from your mother’s womb; and just as Eutychus, who was dead, was revived, raise me also from dead deeds; and just as with your prayer you once shook the foundation of the prison and you allowed the prisoners to do the will of God. For all you can do by the authority given to you from Christ God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father, and with His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

What do they pray for?

You can ask saints for assistance in various everyday situations. They are asked for the following:

about health;
about success in starting a new business;
about the possibility of overcoming difficulties;
about strengthening faith and gaining hope;
about finding your purpose;
about protection from witchcraft;
About work;
about love.

The clergy believe that there is no such petition that Peter and Paul would not hear.

Prayer to the Supreme Apostle Peter**

Oh, Saint Peter, great apostle, self-witness and companion of God, who was freed from the troubled waters and extreme drowning by the omnipotent right hand of your Teacher! Do not forget us poor ones, sunk in the mire of sin and overwhelmed by the waves of the sea of life: give us your strong hand, help us and keep us from drowning in passions, lusts, lies and slander ́x. Show us the mercy shown to you by the Lord, so that we do not give in to doubt and lack of faith. Teach us, our teacher, to shed tears of repentance, so that we weep bitterly for our deeds in this world. And if your tears, poured out in repentance, are covered by His mercy, your Lord and Teacher, ask for us, with apostolic boldness, forgiveness for our sins every hour. This city, cast down at your holy feet, protects our salvation from the ever-present wiles of the evil enemy; Raise up your holy hands to the Lord for our people, so that we may live a quiet and silent life in this world until the hour when the Lord God, our impartial Judge, calls upon us. But you, O all-praised apostle, do not turn away our cry and groaning to you, but intercede for us before Christ, your Teacher, so that we may continually glorify His mercy towards us, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. . Amen.

Rules of prayer

It is better to address the apostles in front of their faces. In the icon, Peter stretches out his right hand in prayer, Paul holds a book. A candle is lit in front of the image.

Many people go to church on the day of veneration of the saints, which is the most favorable time for reading prayers to the Apostles Peter and Paul. Those who cannot visit the temple can invoke the saints at home. The main thing is to adhere to these rules:

stay alone so that there are no distractions;
tune in to the right mood;
have pure thoughts and say a prayer from a pure heart;
read the text clearly, thinking about every word;
have strong faith, otherwise you should not expect a miraculous effect.

It is better to pray immediately after waking up or in the evening. First they make the sign of the cross. Sacred texts are repeated three times. They are worth learning by heart. If this doesn’t work, you should write them down on a separate page in your prayer book. Before asking, you should repent of your sins, confess and receive communion.

Prayers and Akathist to Saints Peter and Paul

Troparion and Kontakion to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Prayers to the Apostles Peter and Paul Akathist to the Holy Supreme Apostles Peter and Paul Magnification

Troparion and Kontakion on the Feast of All Saints

Troparion, tone 4

The first apostles and universal teachers, pray to the Lord of all to grant peace to the universe and great mercy to our souls.

Kontakion, tone 2

Firm and divinely preached preachers, the top of Thy apostles, O Lord, Thou didst accept into the enjoyment of Thy good things and peace: for Thou didst accept sickness and death more than all fruitfulness, the One who knows the heart.

PRAYERS TO THE HOLY CHIEF APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL

First prayer

O glorification of the apostles Peter and Paul, who gave up their souls for Christ and fertilized His pasture with your blood! Hear your children's prayers and sighs, now offered by your brokenhearted hearts. Because we are darkened by lawlessness and for this reason we are covered with troubles, like clouds, but with the oil of a good life we are greatly impoverished and we are not able to resist the predatory wolf who is boldly trying to plunder the heritage of God. O strength! Bear our infirmities, do not separate from us in spirit, so that we may not be separated in the end from the love of God, but protect us with your strong intercession, may the Lord have mercy on us all, for your prayers for the sake of your prayers, may He destroy the handwriting of our immeasurable sins and may He be honored with all the saints of the blessed The Kingdom and Marriage of His Lamb, to Him be honor and glory, and thanksgiving and worship, forever and ever. Amen.

Second prayer

O holy apostles Peter and Paul, do not be separated in spirit from us, sinful servants of God (names), so that we may not be completely separated from the love of God, but protect us with your strong intercession, may the Lord have mercy on all of us for your prayers for the sake of, and may He destroy the handwriting of immeasurable sins ours, and may he, together with all the saints, be worthy of the blessed Kingdom and marriage of His Lamb, to Him be honor and glory, and thanksgiving and worship forever and ever.

Prayer three

About the supreme Apostle: Peter, the steadfast exponent of the faith of Christ, and Paul, the sweet-talking gusset of the teachings of the Lord! We see you, like a multi-flowing river of the legends of Christ’s words, flowing from the true bowels of God and revealing the entire depth of the well of God-revealed truths to us, who thirst for them. We see you, like luminaries, from the sky currents of warmth of divine love making clear to us: we please you, who have accepted labors and sweats, in the hedgehog of all the divine teachings of the seeds: we kiss your feet, flowing around the ends of the earth, and in the trembling of sin we see your heads, humbly bowing to to the most pure feet of the Lord: one by the way of the cross (by hanging) and the other by beheading with a sword. We tenderly ask you, holy Apostles, to make us more sinful before our Teacher, the Lord, to cut off the pride of our head with the revealed teaching: may the Lord satisfy our spiritual hunger with food, indicated from heaven itself, like Peter: - but you, Paul, are saturated with God Christ’s words, strive to raise us to the third heaven with your unceasing prayers for us to the Lord, so that we there too may glorify from the faces of the angels and apostles the wondrous Father of all in our saints, and He who was sent into the world to save and guide us to eternal life, the Lord Jesus Christ , and the Holy Spirit consubstantial with Him. Amen.

Prayer four

Holy Supreme Apostle Peter, the rock of faith, on Christ, the cornerstone, established in the Church by confession! Pray, and I, always shaken by intelligent thoughts and carnal lusts, on that same Christ, the living, chosen, honest Stone, ordained by faith, I am always fulfilled by love in a spiritual temple, in a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices to God to Jesus Christ. Holy Supreme Apostle Paul, chosen vessel of Christ, full of the grace and glory of God! Pray to the Creator who has power over creation, that I, now a destroyed vessel, will create for Himself a vessel in honor, sanctified and useful, prepared for every good thing. Amen.

Akathist to the Holy APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL

How to read the akathist correctly

Kontakion 1

The election of the preacher of the Immaculate Lamb, slain for us, Christ God, glorification of the apostles Peter and Paul! For having illuminated the ends of the world with the knowledge of God and abundantly watered them with streams of grace, look with love now upon those who diligently honor your memory. Fill us with the spirit of wisdom, strengthen our hearts with faith, so that we may continually sing thanks to you, calling with tenderness: Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Ikos 1

The angels of the gospel appeared on earth, the apostles Peter and Paul, blessed, before the very author of our salvation to do your calling, the breadth of the whole earth flowed around, Christ crucified by Jews and Greeks, preaching God's Power and God's Wisdom. In the same way, we, illuminated by the light of your teachings, cry out to you with our hearts and lips: Rejoice, bright stars, who rose from the east and showed all people the way to Christ; Rejoice, affirmation and pillars of steadfastness in the Church of Christ. Rejoice, having received the power to bind and solve our sins from Christ; Rejoice, in your holy scriptures you all call us to faith and trust in God. Rejoice, for in your life you have revealed images of conversion to those who sin; Rejoice, you who have shown us the height of true love in word and deed. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 2

Seeing you, Apostle Peter, on the sea of Galilee, together with your brother Andrew, sweeping away the deep waters, the Lord said to you: come after Me, and I will make you a fisher of man. And Abiye, leaving the wilderness behind, followed Him. Moreover, beauty of the universal Church, make us, by your intercession, quick to be able to do the commandments of God, but we are indifferent to sin, and, through childish malice, we will achieve everything to the measure of the age of a man perfect, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The Divine mind illuminated you, Paul, the chosen vessel of God, when, zealous for the traditions of your fathers, you marched to Damascus to persecute the Church of Christ. Then suddenly the radiance of the Glory of the Lord shone upon you and a voice came from Heaven: Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? But you, even if your carnal vision was darkened, yet in your spirit you saw the Power and Glory of Christ crucified, enlightening the darkness and creating His Church with love, and for this reason you were captivated by the spirit, bearing repentance and obedience and saying: “Lord, what will I do?” Therefore, let us accept the lot of apostleship from the hand of the Lord and the baptism of water and the Spirit from the blessed Ananias, who appeared in admiration as a chosen vessel of grace and a silent witness of our Savior, from the Unfit and we, who are enlightened, sing to you with skillful tits: Rejoice, lordship of the church, from the Ineffable Light on the path is wonderfully kindled in the revelation of tongues; Rejoice, you have miraculously revealed the signs of the Power of God in your life and blocked the lips of the disobedient forever. Rejoice, chosen vessel, less than the apostle and first from the sinner, calling yourself contritely; Rejoice, like the Cherub the seer of the secrets, ascended even to the third Heaven by faith and love. Rejoice, like the fiery Seraphim, constantly consumed and melted away by zeal for God; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, for the sound of a loud trumpet of good news, the foundation of the old world, like Jericho the Second, crushed. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High, known in weaknesses, was poured out on you, Paul, adamantine of faith, grace upon grace, you immediately confessed: I can do all things through Jesus who strengthens me. And truly you preached the Gospel in the manifestation of the Spirit and power, doing great and indescribable, glorious and terrible, as those who do not know God learned the knowledge of God, hardened hearts were drunk with the oil of mercy, and all the sheep scattered into the fence of the One Shepherd flocked from everywhere, and having learned to sing in accordance with Him: Alleluia .

Ikos 3

Having bold love for the Lord, you walked, O Peter, on the raised waters, as if on dry land. But even though you were terrified by drowning and overwhelmed by doubt, you were not drowned in the abyss, but you stretched out your hand and eyes to the Savior, crying out to Him from the depths of your heart: Lord, save me. And at that hour you received a helping hand from Christ, our Savior. So we too, in this vale of earth, frightened by troubles and drowned by waves of passions, looking at your current, guiding us to a quiet haven of goodness, we sing with gratitude to you: Rejoice, much-valued stone of faith, chosen and established from the Cornerstone Stone; Rejoice, temple of the Holy Spirit, abundantly adorned with manifold gifts from Him. Rejoice, simple fisherman, filled with the wisdom of God, which no one can resist; Rejoice, self-witness of the greatness of God, more than the kings and glorious ones of the earth, glorified by the Lord for all eternity. Rejoice, inspired charter, in the fiery writings of the word of God the word of God was inscribed; Rejoice, with Paul the Apostle a shining light of equal honor and invincibility. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 4

A storm of fierce temptations was raised by the ancient murderer, who from time immemorial sought to consume the Church of God and scatter the disciples of the Savior like wheat: but the Lord prayed for you, Peter, that your faith may not fail. And so, from the Savior we enlighten and from Him we strengthen in weakness, truly you have broken the jaws of the enemy and, having turned, you have strengthened your brethren, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing, O wise Paul, about your wondrous election, to proclaim the name of the Lord Jesus to the people and king and son of Israel, and seeing you in word, in life, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity, like a light tongue for their salvation established, the unfaithful is enlightened by faith, but the faithful, jubilant, glorify the Lord. In the same way, we, having received the commandment to rejoice, bring to you with the voice of joy this: Rejoice, faithful servant of Christ, all the glorious things of the world, counting as rubbish and dust and having enslaved everyone for the sake of Christ and the Gospel; Rejoice, good warrior of Christ, clothed in all the armor of God and subduing all languages in the obedience of Christ. Rejoice, most pleasant sacrifice, crucified with Christ, accustomed to die for Christ’s sake all the days; Rejoice, sower of many tears, glorious prisoner and confessor, joyfully bearing the wounds of the Lord Jesus Christ on your body. Rejoice, glory and praise to the Ecumenical Church, who was the disgrace of the world, famine, thirst, nakedness, beating and reproach for Christ, who endured many times; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, adornment of the apostles, evangelist to the world, affirmation of the Church. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 5

Thou didst appear, O Paul, the God-bearing star, when thy course began, most luminously, from Damascus, even to Rome, thou didst stretch, and as before the star from the east, taught the Magi to bow to the Sun of Truth, thou also, O God-Wise One, showed the way to Christ to all who want to achieve salvation, calling with boldness to many: be imitators of me, as you were of Christ. You taught us to sing with one mouth: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing on Mount Tavorstei the Glory of the Only Begotten from the Father, clothed in Light, like a robe, wanting for us to be clothed in the robe of reproach, you said, O Peter, Jesus, seeing the unspeakable Glory of those redeemed by the Blood of the Immaculate Lamb of Christ: Lord, it is good for us to be here. For this reason, we, the distant ones, deprived of the purity of the luminous, even though we are unworthy of existence, both by your angelic voice being called to an incorruptible, pure, unfading inheritance, observed in Heaven, like a community that wants to open itself to Glory, we sing to you: Rejoice, blessed one, from the Everlasting One Worthy of truth, “blessed” is he who is named; Rejoice, kind bead, found from the Lord at the lake and illuminated with light from the Light. Rejoice, sent by the Redeemer of the human race to preach the Gospel; Rejoice, you who have truly appeared as a fisher of men, for you, as before, by grace draw darkened souls into the wonderful Light of Christ God. Rejoice, life-giving fountain, flowing from the Source of eternal life and watering thirsty souls from the wealth of gifts of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, Peter and Paul, like the Seraphim of the six-crest, hovering at the Throne of the King of Glory and perceiving the light of the Mysteries of God. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 6

The preacher is silent and after your death, Peter the God-bearing, you appeared from the mental sky, like mysterious thunder, reminding us of the title of Christians in many different ways. We, knowing that your love is no longer falling away and praying for us unceasingly at the Throne of God, sing with a tender heart: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone forth, O great Paul, with signs and miracles, and soon the Holy Spirit in Antioch commanded him to begin the great ministry of the apostle of tongues: even when he reached Cyprus, you darkened the sight of Elymas the sorcerer, and you illuminated Sergius the proconsul with the light of truth. Grant us also, who have partaken of this light, to glorify your wondrous deeds in songs and spiritual songs and sing to you like this: Rejoice, in the light of the hearts of the meek and reasonable, who, like a milkmaid, sin and nurture with your God-inspired writings; Rejoice, you crush the rod of punishment, the vessels of lies and flattery to the end, and lift up the broken hearts onto the immovable Stone of Faith. Rejoice, you who embodied the Gospel of Christ within yourself and for this reason were exalted and glorified above all visible things; Rejoice, honey-melting lips, who proclaimed much joy to the apostle and to the faithful, for through you the Lord has opened the door of salvation with all His tongue. Rejoice, zealot for God, new Elijah, do not build on an alien foundation and flow around distant countries with your zeal; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, who have divided the whole world between you, in one way to be an apostle of the tongues, and to preach another to a chosen people. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 7

Although to establish the truth and protect the peace of the Church, you came, Paul, champion of truth, to the holy city, where at the meeting of the saints the apostle and the faithful testified, together with Peter and Barnabas, that the Holy Spirit breathes wherever He wants, bestowing His grace on the unenvied Jews and to the Greeks of the circumcision, and by faith saving all things, and not the dead works of the old law. And so, truly, all the faithful, having received freedom and peace, bound by the union of love, sing gratefully to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

The new Archangel, the herald of the secret hidden from time immemorial, was chosen by the Apostle Peter, the Lord, when His disciples asked: Who do you say Me to be? But you, who enlighten us from the Heavenly Father, declared that you are the undoubted foundation of our faith, saying to the Savior: you are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. For this reason, we, honoring you, as having openly confessed the Hope of our salvation, cry to you as follows: Rejoice, new Sinai, who clearly showed the tablet of salvation to people and proclaimed freedom in Christ; Rejoice, first laid by the Heavenly Architect the stone of faith and confession, on which the Church of Christ is irresistibly based. Rejoice, first placed as the gatekeeper of the entrance to paradise, to whom the Lord first promised to give the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, righteous judge, who judged with the rest of the apostles of the deceived tenth tribe of Israel. Rejoice, for thy blessed one has combed and scoured Christ our Savior, Whom the prophets fervently desired to see, having seen and heard in the flesh on earth; Rejoice, Peter and Paul, who have the most beautiful feet of the gospel and sanctified hearts, for you will serve the Gospel and live the Gospel. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle and inconvenience of understanding, you appeared, Peter, to the wise of the earth, as the Lord has chosen you unknown and humiliated, and you confounded the wise, you overcame kingdoms, you brought hosts of the darkened to the Light of Truth, and to this day, like a pillar of fire, you have illuminated all earthly beings, indicating the undoubted path to the blessed fatherland. For this reason, marveling at the wealth of grace in you, we sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

You were everything to everyone, Paul, embracing everyone with love, achieving the salvation of those far and near with the word, overcoming everything by faith: before and in Philippe, you preached peace, even if you were beaten with clubs and thrown into prison in chains, but you sang there together with With the power of a wondrous song of praise and thanksgiving to God, Who also roared with His great cowardly servant, as the foundations of the prison were shaken and the doors were opened. We, seeing you, the wise one, illuminating the darkness of the prison with the light of God and giving freedom in Christ to the prisoner, sing to you: Rejoice, prisoner of Christ, who transformed the prison into a temple and with your bonds loosed the chains of demons to people; Rejoice, O mighty one, having borne the infirmities of the weak, seeking not to please yourselves, but your neighbors. Rejoice, most wonderful, who boasted in bonds and sorrows, who taught you to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep; Rejoice, dead to sin, but ever alive to God, for to you is life Christ and death gain. Rejoice, in the image of unceasing activity, forgetting what is behind, reaching out to what is before and flowing with all your thoughts to the honor of the highest calling; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, who served the Lord as martyrs even to death and crowned your feat as a crown. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 9

Bringing everyone to Christ, you proclaimed, O Paul, in Athens, to those who think they are wise, the Wisdom that comes from above, so that, knowing vain things, they will lead from here to God, invisible to them, and will grasp Him, for in Him we live and move and we are. In the same way, we, by ineffable grace, have received the truth in our minds and have not lied in our hearts, for having comprehended the good Lord, we sing to Him with firm faith, like the finger of Thomas, to the tangible: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

It is not possible for a human tongue to veto, when the Lord of Powers has washed His servant with His lips and wiped them with laziness. But you, Peter, are conquered by fear, even if you cried out: “Thou shalt not wash my foot forever, but thou didst bow down entirely in obedience, when thou heardest the word spoken from the Lord: Unless I wash thee, thou shalt have no part with me.” And so you cried out with all your heart: Lord, not only my nose, but also my hand and head. We, leading you in these, like gold into the fires of temptation, purified and knowing from humility to obedience your ascent, worshiping the mystery of God's Providence, we sing to you with a humble heart: Rejoice, Peter, eagle's eye, in whose image you saw the Sun of Truth - Christ God , Judas washed his face and was betrayed from him with a wicked kiss; Rejoice, forever ignorant of Christ, for you, following the Immaculate Lamb, like a lamb, have remained faithful to your slaughter. Rejoice, unquenchable coal, constantly embraced by the fire of Divine love from the Heavenly altar; Rejoice, lamp that burns and shines, illuminating childbirth with the light of truth. Rejoice, abundant grapes of Christ, brought back to the joy of a much-sad world; Rejoice, Peter and Paul, who have truly imagined Christ God within themselves. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 10

You showed salvation in Christ, the unsearchable abyss and great power of repentance in yourself, Peter, when three times, according to what was foretold, you rejected the Lord: we do not know this Man! When you swore and tossed around in the courtyard of the bishop, but abiye, remembering the verb of Jesus, you flowed outside, crying bitterly. We, looking with tenderness at this most radiant image of contrition, given for the teaching and reproof of our stiff-necked hearts, sing to the Lord, who has wonderfully magnified you: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You were a wall and an invincible weapon, Paul, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, as you destroyed their kingdom in Corinth, Ephesus and other cities of the universe, dispelling the darkness of polytheism and establishing the mind of truth. You have unfailingly shown yourself to be God’s servant in many patience, in sorrows, troubles, in cramped conditions, in wounds, in prisons, in disorder, in labor, in vigils, in fasting, as our mind is perplexed to express the wealth of your kindness, day-night exploits with many tears . For this reason, seeing the sea of your love, we boldly pray: hear us, poor sinners with mouths that say: Rejoice, invincible evangelist who died to sin, for in you, having conquered first the old man, you have been crucified with Christ; Rejoice, full-fruited teacher and denouncer of ravenous wolves, for by you you showed an image to the faithful, being ever vigilant and teaching everything strictly: by word and by living according to the word. Rejoice, O enricher of all, for, having previously become poor and insignificant, you supported everything; Rejoice, ardent zealot of Christians, betrothed to Christ like a pure, immaculate bride. Rejoice, who was in the womb of much pain for your children in the pangs of birth, until Christ is imagined in them; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, in Dus, the one united in one city who sealed fidelity to Christ with their blood. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 11

Sing and bless your bonds and sufferings, Paul, long-suffering, it is worthy to eat, as only in the patience of many, but with joy you received the bonds foretold by Agabus the prophet, and you testified to the Church of Caesarea: not just bound to be ready for the name of the Lord Jesus . To Him also, who is wondrous in His saints, we sing a song: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light of unspeakable joy and Divine love shone upon you, Peter, when the Lord, after the resurrection, was the first to appear to you, the apostle, who grieved. Yet again the Lord of Life appeared and asked you three times: Simone Ionin, do you love Me? You, who are scorched by the fire of Divine love, answered warmly: Lord, You weigh as much as I love You. For this reason, we, impoverished in spirit, remembering the abundant currents of tears and your love, for the sake of which the Lord called you to the former degree of apostleship, reverently cry out to you: Rejoice, teacher of repentance, who through bitter tears acquired the height of humility and rose from the grave to joy ineffable forever. introduced; Rejoice, depth of wisdom, height of humility, flame of love, revealed to all who are true to themselves a way of life. Rejoice, friend of the Lord Jesus, who zealously bore the yoke of the gospel, who did not desire to dominate the inheritance of God, but who taught obedience to authority; Rejoice, Apostle of Christ, who combined the wisdom of the serpent and the purity of the dove in yourself and showed extreme humility in the image of your death on the cross. Rejoice, faithful servant of the Lord, having multiplied the talent given to you and entered into the joy of the Lord; Rejoice, Peter and Paul, who did not cramp your hearts, who embraced the whole world with love and enlightened the ends of the universe. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 12

The grace of the Comforter Spirit, poured out on the heads of the faithful in the form of tongues of fire, is soon poured out from your mouth, Peter, with a word of fire, in order to preach with much power Christ was crucified, not just to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, but also to the pagans of the barren church, so that this God-given one may also bear fruit. imperishable crystal of purity and repentance. Ask us too, most blessed apostle, for the mercy of the Lord, who through you does great and wonderful things, by your hand raising the dead and by your death on the cross igniting our deathly love, so that we may unceasingly sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your blessed memory, Paul, we worthily honor the unspeakable deeds, illnesses and labors that you endured in vigils, in hunger and thirst, in fasting, in winter and nakedness. Who can count your wounds, sorrows and troubles in cities, in the desert, in the sea, troubles from robbers, troubles from relatives, troubles from tongues and false brothers? Who is like you? Thou hast labored more than all others. We also pray: do not disdain us, sinners, who pray to you, but as you were all, and now hear the weak voice offered by you: Rejoice, prisoner of Christ, spreading light from prison, having labored much in word and message in chains, for truly the word of God doesn't fit; Rejoice, unsearchable abyss of love, who, according to your brethren, was excommunicated from Christ with sincere desire. Rejoice, wonderful ascetic, who fought a good fight, who completed his course and adorned the Church with your blood; Rejoice, you who exude a sea of miracles, for I have healed your ailments and driven away your chieftains and Ubrists. Rejoice, inseparable participant in the love of God, who has thought above and not earthly, who has already been separated from the flesh and has desired to be with Christ; Rejoice, Paul and Peter, planters of the Christian faith, drinkers of piety with waters and guides to the haven of eternal faithfulness. Rejoice, holy supreme apostles Peter and Paul.

Kontakion 13

O all praise of the evangelist Peter and Paul! Listen to the sighing of our hearts, praying for us, for the prayer of the righteous before God can do much: strive now to remember for us the heavenly calling and the end of our life as Christians, draw us to the sweetness of the Gospel truth, bind us with the bonds of the love of Christ, so that we may all reject ungodliness and worldly lusts, let us enter into the joy of our Lord, singing to Him from the Angels and from the faces of the saints: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

Types of prayers

Saints are intercessors of believers before the Lord. There are many prayer texts addressed to the apostles.

For your health

Peter and Paul ask for their healing. You can also ask for the recovery of someone close to you. Every day you should say the following words:

A person praying for recovery must be attentive. It is worth listening to your inner voice. Saints can suggest the cause of the disease and the path to healing. Often the problem lies in unrepentant sins.

About love

Every person wants to be loved. The apostles are often asked for deliverance from loneliness. The prayer to Peter and Paul for love goes like this:

There are numerous reviews of people whom prayer helped to find their love. This happened after daily calling on the saints.

Preparation for fasting

All the righteous and even Christ himself fasted. The process is not only about abstaining from food. The main thing is to cleanse yourself of sins and temptations.

Prayers to the apostles contribute to the correct beginning of Lent. They will help you live this time correctly - righteously, without bad thoughts and deeds. The first sacred text goes like this:

The second prayer contains these words:

The third text used in the post is the following:

Assistance in work

If a person cannot find a suitable job, he is not satisfied with the relationship in the team, or he cannot wait for the desired promotion, he should turn to the apostles Peter and Paul for help. In this case, use the following prayer:

Prayer for relief from loneliness

Every person dreams of true love. Peter and Paul also ask for deliverance from a lonely life. This is what such a prayer looks like:

O glorious apostles Peter and Paul, who gave up their souls for Christ and fertilized His pasture with your blood! Hear your children's prayers and sighs, now offered by your brokenhearted hearts. We are therefore darkened by lawlessness and for the sake of troubles, like clouds, we are covered with the oil of a good life, we are greatly impoverished and we cannot resist the predatory wolf who boldly strives to plunder the heritage of God. Amen.

Many people testify that such prayer helped them meet their love. At the same time, they called out to the saints every day, as well as praying for health.

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Brief life of the supreme apostle Paul

Memorial Day June 29/July 12

Having been visited by the Lord, from a persecutor of Christians he became a fiery preacher of the Christian faith. Converted many pagans, healed many sick people, founded many churches throughout the Mediterranean. 14 of his pastoral letters were included in the New Testament. In them, the Apostle Paul shows examples of truly pastoral care for his spiritual children, love for them and concern for their salvation. More than once he suffered torment for the Word of God and was imprisoned. He suffered martyrdom in Rome. They pray to the Apostle Paul for standing firm in the faith, for the conversion of unbelievers and the increase of faith, for good shepherding, for love between shepherds and their flock.