The most powerful prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Every year on August 11, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Nicholas the Wonderworker, one of the most revered Christian saints in Russia. He is considered the patron saint of travelers, unmarried women, children, and the innocently convicted. Izvestia tells us how the saint helps, and shares the texts of powerful prayers.
How does St. Nicholas the Wonderworker help?
Nicholas the Wonderworker became famous during his lifetime as a defender of ordinary people. He helped the destitute and the sick, stood up for those who could not stand up for themselves on their own. Travelers, especially sailors, have treated the saint with great reverence since ancient times. In his youth, Nikolai set sail and resurrected a sailor who fell from the mast, so they pray for his help on the road and a successful return home.
Nicholas the Wonderworker is also approached by women who dream of a happy marriage. One day, the saint helped a bankrupt merchant who, out of desperation, was going to sell his daughters to a brothel. At night, Nikolai would throw bags of gold into his house—dowries for girls. As a result, the merchant managed to marry his daughters to decent people and subsequently improve his financial situation.
Subsequently, the saint was revered as the patron saint of the family hearth. Entrepreneurs who find themselves in difficult situations, people who have lost their jobs or are on the verge of poverty, also pray to Him.
The unjustly convicted also rely on the intercession of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. According to legend, he prevented the executioner from beheading three prisoners of the city prison, as the Lord revealed to him that they were innocent. The execution was postponed, and soon the words of the saint were confirmed. Since then, people who have faced false accusations have been asking the saint for help. Prisoners serving well-deserved sentences also rely on his protection.
The clergy note that St. Nicholas the Wonderworker helps everyone who turns to him with sincere prayer. From a Christian point of view, saints have no "specialization," so you can ask for anything.
Is it possible to pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker at home
The Orthodox Church does not forbid praying at home. On the contrary, such practice is encouraged, as prayer is an integral part of a believer's daily life. You can contact Nicholas the Wonderworker and other saints at any time and in any place. The main thing is to maintain prayerful concentration.
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for healing
Prayers for health are among the most common in Christianity. Many believers turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help during serious illnesses or ask for the recovery of loved ones. Here is an example of prayer for healing:
"O All-holy Nicholas, a most excellent servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and a speedy helper everywhere in sorrow, help me, a sinner and despondent, in my present life, beseech the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, which have sinned since my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought, and all and at the end of my soul, help me to the wretched, beseech the Lord God of all creation, the Creator, to deliver me from the ordeals of the air and eternal torment, so that I may always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen to that."
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for marriage
Since Nicholas the Wonderworker is considered the patron saint of the family hearth, unmarried women who dream of a happy marriage often turn to him. To meet a soulmate, you need to say the following prayer:
"O All-holy Nicholas, most excellent servant of the Lord! During your lifetime, you have never refused anyone's requests, but do not refuse the servant of God (name). Send down your mercy and ask the Lord for my speedy marriage. I surrender myself to the will of the Lord and trust in His mercy. Amen to that."
If parents ask for a marriage for their daughter, you should pray like this:
"I trust in you, Miracle Worker Nicholas, and I ask for my beloved child. Help my daughter to meet someone who is honest, loyal, kind and measured. Protect my daughter from a sinful, lustful, demonic, and careless marriage. Thy will be done. Amen to that."
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for work
During his lifetime, St. Nicholas helped those who found themselves in difficult situations, including financial ones, so he is often approached by people who want to find a job or have difficulty fulfilling their professional duties.:
"St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, protector and benefactor. Cleanse my soul from the pestering envy and malice of bad people. If the work is not being contested for a damned purpose, do not punish your enemies, but help them cope with the turmoil in their souls. If the soot on me is sinful, I sincerely repent and ask for miraculous help in righteous work. They sent me a job according to my conscience, and a salary according to my work. So be it. Amen to that."
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for the exam
Despite the fact that the Martyr Tatiana of Rome is considered the patroness of students, many students turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help before exams. He is asked to get rid of anxiety and clarity of thought.:
"O Saint Nicholas, people's Saint! We remember and honor Your kindness sacredly, So do not forsake God's (God's) sinful slave (slave) even now! Clear my mind of unnecessary thoughts, deign to calm my soul, Grant me, be lenient, quick wit for the upcoming exam! I believe You are blessed and just, I hope for Your salvation, Hear my prayer for the sake of our Lord. Amen to that."
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for children
For parents, children are one of the main treasures in life. Many turn to St. Nicholas, asking him for the well-being and happiness of their daughters and sons. To do this, you can read a special prayer.:
"O our good shepherd and mentor, Christ Nicholas! Hear my words, about my dear little man, my child (name)! I call upon You for help, help him who is weak and clouded by cowardice. Do not leave him in sinful captivity, in the midst of evil deeds! Pray to our Creator, Vladyka, for us! So that the life of the servant of God goes on in purity and tranquility of thoughts, So that happiness and peace keep pace with him, So that all problems and bad weather are avoided. And those that have already happened have done no harm! I rely on Your intercession, on Your intercession! Amen to that!"
There is also a prayer for the health of children. It can be read both at the time of illness and on a daily basis.:
"O Most Holy Saint of God, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Grant mercy for the recovery of my beloved child. Please forgive me my sinful sorrow and do not be angry with me for my ignorance. Amen to that."
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for conception
Nicholas the Wonderworker was born after the long prayers of his parents, who were almost desperate to see their firstborn. In memory of this, many spouses who want to have children turn to the saint for help. They rely on his patronage and protection both at conception and during pregnancy and childbirth.
"O All-holy Nicholas, a most excellent servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and a speedy helper everywhere in sorrow! Help me, a sinner and despondent, in this present life, and beseech the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, which have been sinned since my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought, and all my feelings. And in the exodus of my soul, help me to the wretched, beseech the Lord God, the Creator of all creatures, to deliver me from aerial ordeals and eternal torment. May I always glorify the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen to that."
Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for love
Believers seeking to find love also hope for the help of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is believed that a saint can connect the hearts of people destined for each other and help them create a strong family.
"With a weary heart of love, I turn to you, Miracle Worker Nicholas. Do not be angry with me for my sinful request, but unite the destinies of your servants forever and ever. Grant me a miracle in the form of mutual love and cast away all demonic vices. Ask God for His blessing and call us husband and wife. Thy will be done. Amen to that."
This prayer can be recited by both women and men. The main thing is a firm intention to create a family and a responsible attitude towards living together.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker on the road
Nicholas the Wonderworker is the heavenly patron saint of travelers and sailors, so people who are going on a long trip often pray to him.
"O Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), who pray to you, and pray for us, unworthy ones, to our Benefactor and Master, mercifully create our God for us in our present life and in the future, so that He may not reward us according to our deeds, but according to His goodness will reward us. Deliver us, O servant of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves of passions and troubles that rise up against us, so that, for the sake of your holy prayers, we may not be overcome and wallow in the depths of sin and the mire of our passions. Pray to St. Nicholas, Christ our God, that He may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation and great mercy to our souls, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages."
Earlier, Izvestia shared strong prayers on the feast of the Prophet Elijah.
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