What are the patron saints of the family. Peter and Fevronia - heavenly patrons of marriage

There are disputes about the time of the appearance of the "Tale of Peter and Fevronia of Murom". Some researchers attribute it to the 15th century, others to the beginning of the 16th. Judging by the fact that the church cult of Peter and Fevronia in Murom took shape already in the second half of the 15th century, it is more likely that the “Tale” in some original form unknown to us was compiled already at that time. However, the Tale acquired its final form, as R.P. Dmitrieva has now proved, under the pen of Yermolai Erasmus, a writer who worked in the middle of the 16th century.
If you think about which of the everyday problems most occupy the consciousness of adults and cause the greatest pain and anxiety, it turns out that these are not problems associated with work, creativity or other similar activities, but problems associated with one's own family. Of course, I mean people who are husband or wife, and even more so - who have children, that is, who are parents. I am not a monk and it is not for me to talk about the monastic arrangement of life, but it seems to me that such relationship problems are of great importance there too. After all, every good monastery is a family, as, indeed, every good Orthodox family is a monastery with its own way of life and traditions, and experience of spiritual life.

Unlike the Western counterpart, the Russian holiday has several patron saints at once. And first of all, these are Saints Peter and Fevronia, who in our culture have become the personification of marital love and fidelity.

Murom wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia, whose memory is honored on July 8, have long been considered the patrons of family well-being.

Having inherited the reign, Peter was forced to give up power when he learned that the boyars wanted to separate him from his beloved wife. Peter and Fevronia went into exile together. But soon turmoil began in Murom, and the boyars, having come to their senses, decided to call Prince Peter back.

After returning, the prince and princess ruled happily ever after, and in their advanced years they took tonsure in different monasteries with the names David and Euphrosyne. They bequeathed to be buried together in a specially prepared coffin with a thin partition in the middle.

Peter and Fevronia each died in their cell on the same day and hour - July 8 (according to the old style - June 25), 1228. Against the will of the deceased, their bodies were laid in different monasteries, but a miracle happened: the very next day they were together. Three centuries later, Peter and Fevronia were canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church as saints. Today their relics rest in the Holy Trinity Convent in Murom.

On July 8, it is customary for Orthodox believers to pray to Peter and Fevronia, who are considered the patrons of family well-being. In their prayers, young people ask God for sincere love, but older people? about family consent.

Family holiday Pokrov

Another holiday during which the Orthodox pray for the gift of a prosperous family life, is the Cover Holy Mother of God.

The origin of the holiday is associated with the events of 910. Church tradition tells that the Saracens attacked Constantinople, and many residents prayed on their knees and with tears that the trouble would pass. When the hordes of enemies were ready to break into the city, a miracle happened: Holy Fool Andrew saw that the Mother of God herself descended from heaven down the stairs and, kneeling down, prayed with tears in her eyes for the salvation of the nations.

Shortly thereafter, the feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos was adopted in Russia. From Intercession Day - October 14 - they began to celebrate weddings, and the girls on this day went to church to pray that the Lord would send them good suitors. They believed that the white cover is the very omophorion with which the Heavenly Queen covers the earth and protects.

As you know, the more snow on Pokrov, the more weddings this year.
Joachim and Anna - parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The patron saints of family well-being are considered to be a pious couple - Joachim and Anna, in whose family the Mother of God was born. In Christianity, they act as an ideal married couple, as the most complete expression of marriage as a mystical sacrament in which there is a miracle.

Joachim and Anna were distinguished by a righteous life and good deeds, but their main grief was childlessness. At that time, the Israelis believed that if a family does not have a child, then people greatly angered God with their sins.

But one day, as the legend tells, the Lord heard the prayers of the spouses and sent the archangel Gabriel to announce to Anna that she would give birth to a girl. And, indeed, soon Anna gave birth to a daughter, whom she named Mary, as the Angel commanded her.

On September 21, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. This holiday is a great consolation for childless spouses.

Joachim and Anna were buried near the future tomb of their daughter, as well as the grave of Joseph the Betrothed, in the Garden of Gethsemane, under the Mount of Olives, not far from Jerusalem. These tombs were located on the edge of the valley of Jehoshaphat, which lay between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives.

Apostle Simon Zealot (Zealot)

At the wedding of Simon the Canaanite, Jesus Christ performed his first miracle. Simon was very poor, and the wine ran out by the middle of the holiday. When Jesus heard about this, he said: "Pour into jugs plain water and start distributing to the guests.” Indeed, wine poured into the guests' cups.

After that, Simon so believed in Christian values that he began to preach the faith of Christ everywhere. He lived in fasting and prayers, protected families, glorified Jesus Christ with many miraculous signs. He died a martyr's death.

The Temple of the Holy Great Martyr Simon the Zealot stands on the territory of New Athos. People come to the saint to ask for happiness in marriage, love and prosperity.
The image of the Fedorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

On August 29, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the miraculous Fedorov Icon of the Mother of God. She is revered as the patroness of brides, family well-being, the birth of children in childless couples, helping in difficult births.

The events of 1239 are connected with the Fedorov Icon of the Mother of God. The icon, painted by the Apostle Luke, disappeared after the Mongol-Tatars burned the city in which it was located. But after a while, the image again appeared to the Russian people ...

“Once, when the Tatars approached Kostroma, the Russian militias came out to meet them, carrying their holy icon of the Mother of God in front of them. When the armies stood in front of each other, an unknown horseman rushed between them. His crimson mantle fluttered in the wind, and a gilded shield shone dazzlingly. The Russians recognized in him the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates. The Tatars were terrified, and they fled from the battlefield. Thus Kostroma was saved."

While in Kostroma there was a phenomenon of a warrior with an icon in his hands, the younger brother of Alexander Nevsky, Prince Vasily Kostroma, accidentally saw the icon on a pine tree. He tried to take it off, but it rose into the air. Later, the Spaso-Zaprudnikovsky Monastery was built on the site where the icon was found.

The Fedorov Icon of the Mother of God is located in Kostroma Epiphany-Anastasin cathedral, writes hram.kokoshkino.ru.

Holy Martyrs Guriy, Samon and Aviv

The memory of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv is honored on November 15. These Saints are revered as patrons married women. They are prayed to "if a husband innocently hates his wife." There is a chapel of these saints in Moscow, in the church of John the Warrior in Babiegorodsky Lane, on Yakimanka.

The preachers of the Word of God Guriy and Samon died a terrible martyrdom during the persecution of Christians in the third century AD. Many years later, the pagan emperor Licinius (311-324) ordered the capture of the deacon of the Edessa church named Aviv, but he himself came to the executioners, not wanting other Christians to suffer during his search. He was sentenced to be burned. The martyr himself went into the fire and with prayer gave his spirit to the Lord. He was buried next to Saints Guriy and Samon.

Numerous miracles were performed with those who, with faith and love, called on the saints for their help. They also helped the pious girl Euphemia from Edessa, freeing her from the bullying of her perjured husband.

Martyrs Samon, Guria and Aviv are asked to pray to the Lord for the gift of a happy marriage.

Martyrs Adrian and Natalia

According to Orthodox calendar, September 8, the memory of the martyrs Adrian and Natalia is honored. They lived in Nicomedia of Bithynia under the emperor Maximian (305-311)

Adrian was the head of the court of the emperor and was himself a pagan, and his wife Natalia was a secret Christian. Watching with what courage people endure suffering for their faith, how they confess Christ, Adrian himself came to believe. He was put in prison, where he was supported by his wife, Saint Natalia. Hadrian, along with other martyrs, was subjected to terrible tortures. Saint Natalia died on the tomb of her husband.

Xenia of Petersburg

February 6 Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Day of St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg - the heavenly patroness of the northern capital.

Blessed Saint Xenia was born in the first half of the 18th century. After the death of her husband, she distributed all her property to the poor and was left without a home. The young woman, who prayed incessantly and spoke allegorically, was at first thought to be insane. But later her predictions began to come true.

Blessed Xenia predicted the death of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and the young Emperor John Antonovich, and the marriage of one poor girl.

After her death, the body of Xenia of Petersburg was buried at the Smolensk cemetery. Many signs and wonders were performed at her tomb. Through the prayers of Blessed Xenia, the Lord saved a girl from a terrible marriage with a fugitive convict who pretended to be a colonel he had killed.

Murom wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia, whose memory is honored on July 8, have long been considered the patrons of family well-being.

Family holiday Pokrov

Another holiday during which the Orthodox pray for the gift of a prosperous family life is the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.

As you know, the more snow on Pokrov, the more weddings this year.
Joachim and Anna - the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On September 21, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. This holiday is a great consolation for childless spouses.

Apostle Simon Zealot (Zealot)

At the wedding of Simon the Canaanite, Jesus Christ performed his first miracle. Simon was very poor, and the wine ran out by the middle of the holiday. When Jesus heard about this, he said: "Pour plain water into jugs and start distributing to the guests." And indeed, wine poured into the guests' cups.

The Fedorov Icon of the Mother of God is located in the Kostroma Epiphany-Anastasia Cathedral, writes hram.kokoshkino.ru.

Holy Martyrs Guriy, Samon and Aviv

The memory of the holy martyrs Guria, Samon and Aviv is honored on November 15. These Saints are revered as patrons of married women. They are prayed to "if a husband innocently hates his wife." There is a chapel of these saints in Moscow, in the church of John the Warrior in Babiegorodsky Lane, on Yakimanka.

Martyrs Samon, Guria and Aviv are asked to pray to the Lord for the gift of a happy marriage.

Martyrs Adrian and Natalia

According to the Orthodox calendar, September 8 honors the memory of the martyrs Adrian and Natalia. They lived in Nicomedia of Bithynia under the emperor Maximian (305-311)

Xenia of Petersburg

On February 6, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Day of St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg, the heavenly patroness of the northern capital.

Blessed Xenia predicted the death of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and the young Emperor John Antonovich, and the marriage of one poor girl.

Prayers for all occasions.

In difficult everyday situations, people turn to God. The Almighty hears their sincere prayers and helps those who ask. In order for God to help your trouble, you should correctly address him and his assistants. You will learn about saints and prayers from this article.

Which saint and icon protects the house from fire, protects from thieves and enemies

One of the obligatory attributes of the Orthodox religion is an icon. It is an image of the image of the Saint. Of course, a believer can always turn to God when he needs it.

But sometimes it can be difficult to concentrate your thoughts on prayer. The icon is that symbol that helps the Orthodox to tune in to the connection with the Lord. The icon that was not consecrated in the church is just a piece of furniture. But consecrated - it is a powerful amulet that protects your home from adversity.

It is important to know which icon should be placed in the house so that it protects from robberies and disasters. Reliable shield from fires and lightning the following icons serve:

Saint Nikita of Novgorod - protects from evil energy. And it also relieves fears and cleanses human souls. It should be placed in the main room.

St. Nikita of Novgorod

Bush of the Burning Bush - she also protects people working with fire or weapons.

Burning bush

It is customary to ask the Forces in front of the faces to protect their home and material property from theft and robbery:

St. Theodore Tyrone the Great Martyr - it is recommended to place an icon if thieving dishonest people live near you.

Theodore Tyron

Mother of God "Sign" - protects from robberies.

Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign"

St. John the Warrior - helps to find thieves and discover stolen goods. You need to hang the image above the front door.

John the Warrior

Icons will help against the evil eye of unkind people, envious people and thoughts of enemies:

Seven Arrows - the Blessed Virgin is depicted, whose body was pierced by seven arrows, symbolizing the suffering that she had to endure. This icon can also be prayed for human mercy. Hang it in front of the door to the dwelling. It is believed that people with evil thoughts will not be able to cross the threshold of housing where this shrine hangs.

The Ostrobramsk Icon of the Mother of God is a strong amulet against corruption and the forces of darkness. They also turn to her, asking for peace. Helps to avoid quarrels in the family.

Ostrobrama Icon of the Mother of God

Do not forget that the icon is not the Almighty himself or the saints, but only their images. Therefore, pray not to the icon, but to the saint depicted on it. Priests always say that they venerate the icon, but do not worship it. We must worship the Heavenly Father.

As a talisman, the icon works only in cases where your faith in the Lord is strong.

IMPORTANT: Correctly place the amulets on the eastern wall of the house.

That's exactly what they did in the old days. Now, given the modern layouts of our apartments, it is allowed to hang images of saints in other places. You just need to follow the main rules:

choose a place for the icon, from where the whole room is visible. Wash and cross him.
place for images is selected once, do not move them unnecessarily.
before installing the icon, go through all the rooms with it.
do not hang pictures or other decor between the icons on the wall
do not place them near the source of noise (TV, music center)
you can decorate shrines with flowers or embroidered towels.
do not store icons in closed drawers or cabinets
you can put candles next to it, a lamp

Prayer protecting the house

In various situations, believers ask God or the Saints for protection. Such an appeal, in fact, is a prayer, which can be mental or spoken aloud.

This is an attempt by a person in moments of his weakness to receive help from the Higher powers. Sometimes, leaving our home even for a short time, we are seized by anxiety for its safety. What to say about situations when we leave for a long time?

In order to save your home from unkind people and disasters, they use a prayer-amulet. It also helps to get rid of negativity and unfavorable energy at home. You can turn to the Almighty or to the Saints who protect the home:

go to church.
write notes for the health of your family.
put candles in front of the images of the Son of God, Nicholas the Pleasant and the Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
collect holy water.
buy candles (12 pcs.).
in your house, light them near the icons.
read the prayer.
wash your face and household with water from the church.
spray the corners of the dwelling with the remaining water.

The following tips will also help protect your home from negativity:

invite a priest to the house to consecrate the room.
try not to quarrel or swear in the house.
when you leave home, bless him.

Family icon - the keeper of the hearth, helping in love and family life

It is believed that every house should have icons. In difficult life situations, the images of Saints help people.

With the appeal to the icons, it is easier for the believer to cope with adverse circumstances. The family icon brings special grace. It is believed that a strong family can only be based on a common faith and spiritual closeness.

Family icon - Joseph, Mary, Jesus

The family icon is passed down from generation to generation, and represents the spiritual shrine of the family. The tradition of having a family icon has been going on since Ancient Russia On such an icon can be depicted:

heavenly patrons of family members.
saints, especially revered in the Family family, can also become an icon, with which any favorable events in the family and miraculous cases are associated, or an ancient shrine, kept by all generations.

To have a family icon that has protected more than one tribal tribe means to have a powerful amulet for your family. Such a shrine is endowed with a special, very strong positive energy.

Not all families have such shrines. You can choose an icon yourself, which will help you create and maintain a strong loving family. Traditionally, icons with images are considered to be the keepers of the family hearth:

Murom wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia - despite all the trials, they managed to keep their love. Having died in different monasteries on the same day and hour, after death their bodies ended up together.

Peter and Fevronia

Saints Joachim and Anna - the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos. The icon is considered the patroness of childless couples.

Joachim and Anna

Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia - subjected to torture in the name of faith, Adrian died, and Natalia died on his tomb.

Adrian and Natalia

Saints Samon, Guria and Aviv - patrons of married women. The icon helps to direct the family in the right direction and bring harmony to family life.

The Blessed Virgin Mary "Fadeless Color" - keeps peace and love in the family, reconciles in moments of quarrels and quarrels.

"Fadeless Color"

Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" - removes trials and troubles from the family. Helps to return the unfaithful spouse to the family.

"Unbreakable Wall"

Saint Matrona Blessed - a faithful assistant in family matters, will help find a way out of a difficult situation.

Matrona of Moscow

Iberian Mother of God - helps to avoid conflicts and abuse in the family.

icon of the Iberian Mother of God

Place in the house icons - patrons family happiness. They will help maintain good relations in your family, love and respect for each other, soften quarrels, and help in difficult days.

Prayer for family well-being and happiness

For every person, family, relatives are the most important component of life. Quarrels and quarrels between loved ones inflict deep spiritual wounds and take away strength.

Sincere prayers that are addressed to the Heavenly Father or the patrons of the Saints will help to preserve well-being, love and happiness in the family. You can pronounce it in your own words. The main thing is sincere faith and Divine love in your heart and soul.

Icon bringing good luck and prosperity to the house, family

It is good when our loved ones are prosperous, and the family lives in stable prosperity. Sometimes it happens that luck seems to turn away from us, and no matter how hard we try, we cannot get out of difficulties.

Icons depicting Saints will help overcome family problems and bring prosperity to your home:

Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky wonderworker - assistant in material and housing problems. They pray to this icon for a successful sale or purchase of a house if there are not enough funds to purchase important purchases.

icon of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky

Holy Great Martyr Tryphon - in the old days they prayed to him during a famine. This image will serve as a reliable shield against damage to property, financial problems John the Merciful - helps to gain stable prosperity and material well-being

Icon of the Holy Great Martyr Tryphon

Prayer for prosperity and money and good luck

We all know that money is not the most important thing in life. However, no one wants to end up in poverty. And we all want financial stability and financial well-being.

In order to avoid difficulties in money and bring good luck to life, you can ask God or your guardian angel about it. Use these prayer words:

With requests for prosperity, the Orthodox often also turn to the Saints:

Spyridon Trimifuntsky
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Tikhon Zadonsky
Xenia of the Blessed
John the Merciful

The strongest icon from diseases that helps in health

We do not think about health until we or our loved ones are ill. Unfortunately, even the latest advances in medicine cannot overcome some diseases. And believing people ask for healing from the Higher powers.

In Orthodox iconography, there are a number of miraculous healing icons that are especially revered by the people. There are many legends about how the images of the Saints helped to get rid of terrible ailments and even blindness. What icon should you turn to to ask for health for yourself and your loved ones?

The image of Jesus Christ is considered the most important icon that helps with illness and suffering. The Savior himself experienced terrible physical torment, so he understands the pain of the asking person
The icon of the Theotokos "Quick to Hear" is one of the most healing icons. Known among the people for its miraculous ability to heal.

Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear"

The image of St. Panteleimon - he is one of the most powerful patrons of people who experience physical suffering. His image is able to protect even from the most terrible diseases. They also pray to the Saint when a complex operation is ahead. Healing icons are placed near the bed of the sick person and turn to them with a prayer daily.

St. Panteleimon

Prayer for Healing and Health

In case of diseases of your or your relatives, use the Divine power of words. Pray to the Lord or the Holy Great Martyrs for protection over you and for health.

Believe, heavenly healers will hear every one who asks and suffers. They provide their help, relieving physical torment and bestowing strength of mind.

Prayers for the health of a sick person have truly tremendous power. He needs to be baptized in a church. You can pronounce prayer words in the Temple or at home, referring to the images.

Saint protecting children

The clergy say that children have a special guardianship of Heaven, as they are still defenseless and pure before the world. A child baptized in a church has its own guardian angel. Take care of him too Savior and Holy Mother of God.

Among the Orthodox Saints there are those who especially patronize small children. This is due to the peculiarities of their deeds in earthly life. The main patron who protects children is the Holy Stylian of Parthagon.

Stylian of Parthagon

From an early age, he was distinguished by his desire for holiness. Having reached the age of majority, he distributed property to the poor, took tonsure and settled in a cave. After the Divine grace descended on Stilian, he began to heal the sick. He devoted his life especially to the treatment and spiritual education children.

In addition, Saint Stylian was considered the patron saint of babies who were just about to be born. Women suffering from infertility call for his help and ask him to give them children. Saint Stylian is depicted on icons with a baby in her arms. revere him November 26th.

The following heavenly patrons also protect children from evil forces and misfortunes:

Miracle worker Saint Nicholas
Holy Martyr Neophyte of Nicaea
Holy Infant Martyr Gabriel of Bialystok

Gabriel Belostoksky

The saint in whose honor the child is named Icons depicting these helpers of God should be placed in the child's room. The ministers of the church pay attention to the fact that these images are not a talisman for a child. Help is sent by the Almighty through the prayers of the Saint, to whom you address through the icon.

Prayer for the health of the child

most strong prayer is, of course, the mother's prayer for the health of the child. Because there are no thoughts and words more sincere than a mother's prayer for her child.

When a child is ill, loving parents are ready for anything, if only the ailment recedes. However, do not forget that praying for your children is not a bargaining with the powers of Heaven.

Often, in sorrowful moments, we give God any vows, if only he would help in the healing of our loved ones. And when the recovery happened, we forget about the promise.

Prayer for the health of the child should be conscious, devoid of thoughtless vows. After all, the Heavenly Healer helps us without asking for anything in return. For the Orthodox, it is customary for the Orthodox to pray for the health of children to:

Jesus the Savior
Blessed Virgin Mary
Healer Panteleimon
Blessed Matrona of Moscow

You need to pray for the recovery of children correctly:

Decide which Saint you will pray.
go to church and write a note about the health of the child.
put candles in front of the icons of the Savior, the Mother of God and the Saint.
in prayer, first ask for forgiveness for your sins and weaknesses.
ask to heal the servant of God (name) from illness and not to torment his soul with suffering.
when praying for a child under seven, say "God's baby."
collect holy water.
at home, read the prayer with your hand on the child's head.
wash it with holy water.
it is better to pray several times a day, even when you just thought about your child.

There are many canonical prayers for the healing of children. They can be found in Prayer Books or the Internet. But know that when you ask for the healing of a child, you can speak in your own words, it is not necessary to memorize the texts.

God will hear you in any case, because prayer comes from the heart. The clergy say that the Lord is merciful to the words of the mother, so you can pray to Him for an unbaptized child.

Icon of the patroness of women for marriage

Almost every worldly girl wants to start a family by marrying a good man. In the Orthodox understanding, the purpose of marriage is not only the birth of children, but also spiritual unity. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask the Lord for marriage.

desire to meet worthy man to live with him in love, is natural and natural. Sometimes believing girls or her parents go to churches and monasteries where the relics of the Saints or miraculous icons are kept. There they offer their prayers, asking Heaven to arrange their personal lives.

Often with such prayers they cry before the icons:

Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa - she has long been considered the main patroness of girls of marriageable age. The martyr is not only a healer from various ailments, but also helps girls to marry for love. In the old days, an icon with the image of Paraskeva stood in every house and helped women in marriage.

Fedorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God miraculous icon revered as a reliable patroness of young maidens for marriage.

"Fadeless color" of the Blessed Virgin - helps right choice husband.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - they turn to him in many difficult life situations, he also helps to arrange a happy marriage.
Andrew the First-Called - it is recommended that parents of daughters pray before her so that they are chaste and get married safely.

Andrew the First-Called

Matrona of Moscow, the comforter of the hearts of the lonely and the guardian of the family, helps young virgins to find family happiness.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov - helps women get married already in adulthood.

Saint Seraphim of Sarov

The words of prayer uttered on the feast have special power. Cover of the Virgin. Many girls are waiting for this day to ask the Heavenly Powers for marriage. They pray about it before the face of the Mother of God.

Before contacting the Intercessor, you should prepare:

let go of resentment, forgive those men with whom you did not have a relationship.
bathe, cleanse yourself not only spiritually, but also physically.
tidy up your house, your home should also be harmonious.
ask your parents for blessings; say the words of the prayer.

You can also pray to other Saints who are close to you in spirit. You don't need to know any special words.

Ask about what worries you: about the desire to get married, about the fear of loneliness, about how you see your future husband and marriage with him. At the end of the prayer, do not forget to thank the Saint for his help and for what you already have in life.

Among believers, the prayer for marriage to St. Joseph is considered very powerful:

Prayer to Joseph

Remember what is rewarded according to our faith. Miracles happen more often than we think.

The most powerful icon in the world

In the Orthodox world the most powerful is the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa"(Greek Pantanassa). This is a small image dating from the 17th century. This icon is located in Greece, in the Vatopedi Monastery, on Mount Athos.

Since the beginning of this century, this miraculous shrine began to stream myrrh. It depicts the Most Pure Virgin in crimson robes, seated on a Throne. In the hands of the Virgin is a baby, the Son of God, holding a scroll. And in the background are two angels.

This image of the Mother of God has a powerful healing power. The miraculous properties of this shrine are known in the world.

She helped many people get rid of terrible diseases, including cancer. She is also approached by people who pray for their children if they have become alcoholics and drug addicts.

Mandatory three icons that should be in every home

There are a large number of icons depicting the faces of saints. This is due to the fact that there are a great many human needs and needs.

Each Saint is endowed with a certain gift for his work or suffering. People turn to them with prayers.

There are no restrictions on the number of icons in the house. You can place as many shrines as you see fit.

However, don't get too carried away. After all, a person's faith is measured not by the number of icons, but by his thoughts and actions.

Kazan Mother of God

Holy Trinity Life-Giving(as a symbol of unity and love).

The Holy Trinity

It is believed that they should be present in the home of all Orthodox Christians. But some clergymen say that images are obligatory Son of God and Mother of God.

They are taken to the wedding, and then left in the house as the guardians of the family hearth. And the person chooses the third icon himself. It could be a face:

Saint Panteleimon the Healer.
Nicholas the Wonderworker.
The saint in whose honor you or family members were baptized.
Saint who is your guardian angel.

A strong Orthodox prayer-amulet to all the saints for help, in gratitude, for all occasions: text

There are a great many Orthodox prayers: about health, marriage, from the evil eye, etc. In difficult times, we read them, turning to the Heavenly Helpers.

And there are “universal” prayers, amulets for all life situations. The effectiveness of their words is strengthened by time. Learn these prayers yourself and teach them to your children. Explain that prayer is communication with our Lord.

A very strong prayer-amulet, a real "shield" even in very dangerous situations, is this:

Protects also the person from trouble, a dashing appeal to his Guardian Angel:

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

Prayer request 12 apostles for help:

To maintain happiness and prosperity in the house, an icon for family well-being and love is useful. One of these icons is the image of St. John the Baptist. He is able to get rid of any disease, help to find both male and female happiness. In the event that a disagreement arises between the spouses, it is worth turning to the Saint with a prayer and everything will be decided quickly and again a complete understanding will arise between the husband and wife.

general information

The holy icon that protects the family is the best patron of the house. Therefore, it is very important that it be present in every family. For example, it may be the image of the Great Martyr George the Victorious.

In a house where this image is present, family well-being always reigns. George the Victorious keeps the family and, in the event of difficult situations, is the main assistant in the solution.

It is not for nothing that people are concerned about information about what icon is the patroness of family and marriage and what is it called in Orthodoxy. After all, she really has the power and is able to help in solving any family issues. In a house where there is this image, it seems that troubles simply bypass this family. She is especially supportive of those families where there are children.

Such an icon is considered to be the image of Peter and Fevronia. They are the patrons of family and marriage. Peter and Fevronia were Orthodox saints, their union was considered a model of Christian marriage. And therefore, it was their face that was chosen to protect and keep families.

Advantages and disadvantages

Revere Peter and Fevronia July 8. In the event of serious scandals or quarrels, it is customary to pray to this particular icon. When prayer comes from the depths of the soul, from the very heart and with faith, then all problems and misunderstandings will be resolved:

And you can also come running with a request in a prayer form for help in getting rid of poverty and disasters.
When a child in the family is sick, it is simply necessary to pray to the Holy couple and the baby is able to recover in the near future.

There were cases when children in the family were sick with an incurable disease, and only the faith and prayer of their parents to St. Peter and Fevronia saved their lives.

In many families, domestic quarrels and discord occur. Sometimes between couples alienation begins on the basis of the fact that their feelings have cooled down. To restore them, you can turn to the prayer of St. Fevronia.

The icon of family, love and fidelity will help make the female and male half fall in love with each other. Thus, a spiritual connection is established between the spouses. Many believe that with the help of prayers you can fall in love with a man and thereby marry him.

This is just a delusion. The icon of family, love and fidelity is able to help only families in which the moment of crisis has come, but not to bewitch.

Child care

Icon for well-being in the family - the happiness of the child. It really is! After all, the child himself suffers first of all from quarrels between adults and people dear to him. Although many do not notice this, it is their child who worries more about his parents than the parents themselves. It is very important for a child that mom and dad are close by. Sometimes the problems are so serious that the moment of divorce comes and the psyche of the child is first of all traumatized.

It is worth stopping and simply turning to Peter and Fevronia in a prayerful form, and the prayer will always be heard. Moreover, this icon not only gives peace and prosperity, but also helps in solving financial problems. For example, misunderstandings arose at work, they stopped paying or were fired altogether. Pray to the Saints and soon your problems will be solved. Their help will be manifested in the fact that, perhaps, they will become better and pay without delay, or even a more suitable place of work will be found.

In a family where there is this icon, peace and tranquility reign. Children will be brought up in the love and care of both parents.

It is very important to follow simple rules:

it is important that the icon is not just in the house, but that there is pure faith and love in the soul;
you can’t ask the Saints to make someone feel bad or have problems.

The Saints never fulfill such a request, but they may cease to be supportive.

It is customary for this icon to be in the bedroom. Prayer should come from the depths of the soul and with faith, you should not ask for what you want, but you just need to ask for help. After all, it is better for the Saints to know which way out is more suitable.

Opinions on icons

My husband and I have lived together for over 20 years. One day we simply stopped understanding each other, became cold and alien. The children grew up and already lived separately, and the husband simply began to stay at work until late at night. He did not eat at home and did not pay attention to me. I didn't know what to do and how to be. I was very afraid of a divorce and being left without it, because most of all I love my man. I decided to go to church.

There I defended the service and approached the priest, telling him my story, he asked how strong my faith in God was and whether there was an icon of St. Peter and Fevronia. I answered that I believe in God, but there is no icon. To which he told me that I need to purchase it and pray and put it in the bedroom. I did everything that way.

I began to pray to the Saints and three days later my husband brought a huge bouquet of roses and asked for forgiveness for his actions. Admitted that he was wrong. We decided to get married. I am very grateful to this icon and still pray. No more serious quarrels, we don’t even have minor disagreements. We have become one.

Larisa. 48 years old

My daughter got married four years ago. One day I noticed that they began to quarrel often. I gave them the icon of St. Peter and Fevronia, telling my daughter to pray to them. Two days later, my daughter came to say thank you for the advice. They stopped fighting and decided to have a baby. Thanks to the miraculous icon.

Maria, 55 years old

Recently got married, began to dream of a child. The wife was against it. She had a genetic disease that could be passed on to the child and for this reason she refused.

We decided to go to church and consult with the priest, since both are Orthodox and we believe in God very much! We were advised to buy an image of St. Peter and Fevronia, pray to them and they will give a healthy baby, we did everything as we were told! A year later, my wife gave birth to a child, a beautiful and healthy son. And what’s more, the wife’s illness has receded and we should not be afraid of her!

I am an infinitely happy father and husband! All this thanks to this Great Icon! She really does wonders!

A few years ago, the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity began to be widely celebrated in Russia, on which it is customary to give gifts to lovers and wives and honor the patron saints of marriage, Peter and Fevronia of Murom.

However, Peter and Fevronia are by no means the only example of holy spouses who embodied the ideal of Christian life in their life and upbringing of children in fidelity to God and piety.

We present to your attention the patron saints of family life, whom you can pray for the creation of a good strong family and who have a lot to learn in the process of building it:

Holy Fathers of God Joachim and Anna

Saints Joachim and Anna (pictured above) are the most important patrons of marriage, because with their piety and hope in God they exceeded every measure and pleased Him so much that they were honored to become the parents of the greatest of people - the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.

Joachim and Anna lived a righteous life, did good deeds, but people despised them for childlessness, which was considered by the Israelites as a punishment for sins.

At an advanced age, the Lord sent them a child - the archangel Gabriel announced to Anna that she would give birth to a girl. The daughter of a pious couple was named Mary, as the angel commanded. The feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos is a great consolation for childless spouses.

Saints Zacharias and Elizabeth

Parents of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John. Righteous spouses suffered from infertility, which in Old Testament times was considered a great punishment from God.

Zechariah doubted the angelic prediction about the birth of a son by his elderly wife and was punished with dumbness for lack of faith. When a son was born to the righteous Elizabeth, she announced that she would name the baby John, the righteous Zechariah was asked, and he also wrote the name John on the tablet. Immediately the gift of speech returned to him.

Holy Forefathers Abraham and Sarah

Their story is similar to the previous two. For a long time, Sarah had no children, until the Lord, who appeared to Abraham in the form of three strangers, foretold the birth of Isaac to her soon.

Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia

The couple lived in Nicomedia of Bithynia under the emperor Maximian (305-311). Adrian was the head of the court of the emperor and was a pagan, while his wife Natalia was a secret Christian.

Admiring the courage of Christians who suffer for their faith, Adrian came to believe. After the conclusion, in which his wife Natalia supported him, Adrian, along with other martyrs, was tortured and killed.

Saint Natalia died on the tomb of her husband.

Family of Saint Basil the Great

The saint's mother, Emilia, was the daughter of a martyr, she dearly loved her husband and brought up her ten children in piety. The saint's father, Basil, was a well-known Christian lawyer, orator and jurist. His parents also suffered martyrdom during the Diocletian persecution.

Five of the ten children of Emilia also became saints and are deeply revered by the Church - these are St. Basil himself, his brother Gregory of Nyssa, sister Macrina, Boat Peter of Sebaste and sister Theozva.

Royal Martyrs

The family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II can also serve best example Christian marriage.

And the emperor and empress himself and their children always dearly loved each other and tried to facilitate each other's common work.

The emperor's children showed sincere piety in relation to the shrines and concern for the poor and sick. Tsarevich Alexei also took part in the works of mercy, despite the severe genetic disease he suffered from.

They were unanimous all their lives and remained united even after death, sharing the sad fate of the father-sovereign and mother.

A little about Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom

Murom wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia have long been considered the patrons of family well-being. Peter renounced princely power when he learned that the boyars wanted to separate him from his beloved wife. The couple went into exile. But soon turmoil began in Murom, and the boyars called them back.

After returning, the prince and princess ruled happily ever after, and in their advanced years they took tonsure in different monasteries with the names David and Euphrosyne. Peter and Fevronia died each in his cell on the same day and hour. Against the will of the deceased, their bodies were laid in different monasteries, but a miracle happened: the very next day they were together.

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