Strong prayer for the Assumption: what the Virgin Mary is sincerely asked for

Every year on August 28, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holiday dedicated to the end of the earthly life of the Mother of God. On this day, believers ask the Virgin Mary for protection, protection and family well-being. Izvestia tells us how the festive service is held and what prayers should be read on the Assumption.

Divine service on the Assumption of the Virgin on August 28: the beginning, how it goes

The Dormition of the Virgin is the main church holiday in honor of the Mother of God. It has one day of pre-celebration and eight days of post-celebration. At this time, festive divine services continue in churches, and believers remember the events of the last days of the life of the Virgin Mary. The celebration is preceded by a two-week Dormition fast, comparable in severity to the Great One.

An all-night vigil is held on the eve of the Assumption. The exact time of its start depends on the schedule of a particular church, but usually parishioners gather by 17:00-18:00. During the service, a shroud with the image of the Virgin is brought to the center of the temple, with which a procession is later performed. Sometimes, at matins or during the all-night vigil, the rite of the Burial of the Mother of God is also performed.

On the morning of August 28, a solemn liturgy is held in the churches. It starts around 09:00-10:00. During the service, the events of the death of the Mother of God are recalled in detail. Priests wear blue robes symbolizing the purity and immaculacy of the Virgin Mary.

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The celebration of the Dormition reflects the Christian idea of death as a temporary phenomenon that precedes eternal life. After her death, the Mother of God looked as if she had just fallen asleep. And on the third day, her tomb turned out to be empty — the Virgin Mary had risen in the flesh, like Jesus. Hence the name of the holiday — Assumption, which in translation from Old Slavic means "sleep" or "peaceful death."

What does the Mother of God protect and help with?

In the Orthodox tradition, the Mother of God is considered the main intercessor of mankind before God. Therefore, believers can turn to her with any petitions — there is a place for everyone in the heart of the Mother of God. You can pray to her for strengthening faith, getting rid of sinful passions and harmful habits, quenching sadness, guiding on the right path, restoring mental balance or peace in the family. People who find themselves in a difficult life situation, as well as those who are in danger, often rely on the help of the Blessed Virgin.

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The Orthodox Church does not limit the "subject matter" of prayer petitions of believers for the Dormition of the Virgin. There are also no rules governing the length or form of prayer on a holiday. According to the clergy, a person can pray in any way available to him, the main thing is that his intentions are pure, and his words come from the heart.

Nevertheless, prayers for a happy marriage are often heard on the Assumption of the Virgin. In Russia, the period after the holiday was considered the most favorable for matchmaking and weddings, so girls came to the temple to enlist the support of the Mother of God. Parents also asked for a successful marriage for their daughters. Over time, the folk tradition has lost its significance, but believers continue to pray for a meeting with their betrothed, harmony in the family and the birth of healthy children.

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In addition, on the feast day, the Mother of God is asked for healing from diseases, a measured and peaceful life, the well-being of children, the restoration of peace between relatives, protection from enemies and injustice.

Prayer for marriage on the Assumption of the Virgin

The Mother of God is often addressed with prayers for marriage, as she is considered the patroness of all women, motherhood and family well-being. To meet love, the following prayer can be read on the Assumption::

"O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of heaven and earth, angel and archangel, and most honorable, pure Virgin Mary of all creatures, good Helper to the world, and confirmation to all people, and deliverance from all needs! Look even now, O All-merciful Lady, upon Thy servants, who, with a tender soul and a contrite heart, pray to Thee, falling down with tears and worshiping Thy most pure and whole-bearing image, and asking for Thy help and intercession. O All-merciful and Most Merciful Virgin of the Pure Virgin! Look, Lady, at Your people: for we sinners are not the imams of other help, unless Christ our God was born to You and from You. You are our intercessor and intercessor. You are the protection of the offended, joy to the sorrowful, refuge to the wise, guardian to widows, glory to virgins, joy to the weeping, visitation to the sick, healing to the weak, salvation to sinners. For this reason, O Mother of God, we seek refuge in You, and gazing upon Your Immaculate image, with the Eternal Child held in Your hand, our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer You tender hymns and cry out: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and grant our supplication, for all things are possible through Your intercession, for glory befits You now and ever. forever and ever. Amen to that."

Prayer for the Health of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Health is one of the most important aspects of every person's life. Therefore, on the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, you can pray for the health of both your own and loved ones. Here's how to do it.:

"Accept, O All-blessed and All-powerful Most Pure Lady, Lady, and Virgin Theotokos, these prayers, which are now offered to You with tears from us, Your unworthy servants, who flow with tenderness into Your holy image, for You are the One who exists and hears our supplications, and gives with faith to those who ask for what is not granted. For you lighten the sorrows of the afflicted, grant health to the weak, heal the weak and sick, drive demons away from demons, deliver those who are offended from insults, and forcibly save them, forgive sinners who repent, cleanse lepers, and have mercy on little children, free them from bonds and prisons, and heal all diverse passions. To Our Lady, Theotokos; the whole essence of It is possible through Your intercession to your Son, Christ our God. O All-holy Mother of God, the Virgin Mary! Do not stop praying for us, unworthy of Your servants, who glorify You and honor You and worship Your most pure image, and who have hope beyond return and faith beyond measure in You. O Ever-virgin, Most Glorious and Immaculate, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen to that."

Prayer to the Icon of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Believers who, for one reason or another, are unable to attend the church on August 28 can read a prayer in front of the icon of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or any other image of the Mother of God. The full text of the festive prayer is provided on Orthodox websites.

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On the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, believers often ask the Virgin Mary for help in any matters, protection from the machinations of ill-wishers, dangers and injustice. You can do this with your own words or with the help of prayers.

Prayer to the Mother of God for help

"We sing praises to Your mercy, O Most Holy Mother of God! Do not turn away from our prayers, but deliver us from troubles and misfortunes. The only Holy and Blessed Mother of God Save us! You, the long-suffering Mother of God, surpass all those living on earth in faith and suffering. Hear us and do not forsake us in difficult moments, keep us under the protection of Your mercy and compassion. It is only by Your side that we find refuge and warm intercession in the darkness of hell. Only you have permission to turn to Your Son and beg him for our salvation and passage to the Kingdom of heaven, where we will sing praises to Your Son, His Father, and You, the Lady of peace forever and ever. Amen to that."

Prayer to the Mother of God for protection

"My Most Gracious Queen, my Hope, Mother of God, Protector of orphans and wanderers, Joy of the sorrowful, Patroness of the offended! You see my trouble, you see my sorrow; help me as a weak one, guide me as a wanderer. You know my offense: resolve it of Your own free will. For I have no other help but You, no other Protector, no other kind Comforter, only You, O Mother of God: may You keep me and protect me forever and ever. Amen to that."

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