Orthodox man always and everywhere tries to act under God's intercession. That is why in Christian circles it is customary to ask for the blessing of confessors for all serious matters. There is also a tradition of praying to certain saints on different occasions in life.
Thus, it is generally accepted to pray to St. Nicholas for those traveling, and the prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the road is included in most prayer books.
Let's find out more about the life of this amazing saint of God!
Prayers to Nicholas the Pleasant on the road
Also in Orthodoxy there is a good tradition of blessing cars and other vehicles. Traditionally, after consecration, an icon is attached to the car, which depicts our Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Mother of God and Saint Nicholas.
An icon is an image, looking at which a person’s mind rises to the prototype. Having such an icon in the car, it’s good to start any trip with short prayer in front of her, you can even use your own words.
And it is not without reason that St. Nicholas is depicted together with Christ and the Mother of God - this once again indicates his special intercession for people on the road.
When going on any long journey, it is good to take a small icon of the Wonderworker with you so that you can pray in front of it during a long journey.
But we must remember that any icon is a Christian shrine, and it should be treated with reverence. Even if you are going on a long journey and have a lot of things, you need to think in advance where to put the icon of the saint.
More about prayers to the saint:
Do not put it in your pocket or purse along with a bunch of other items, money or cards. It is better to put it in a camp prayer book or notebook.
But even without having an icon with you, you can pray to God’s saint on the road. You can do this in your own words or in the text of the prayers you have composed. Prayers can be learned by heart or read from a prayer book.
If you are driving and there is no way to read the text of the prayer, it is permissible to turn on the recording.
Oh, all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper!
Help me, a sinner and sad person in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
O great intercessor, the bishop of God, the Most Blessed Nicholas, who shone miracles under the sun, appearing as a quick hearer to those who call upon you, who always precede them and save them, and deliver them, and take them away from all sorts of troubles, from these God-given miracles and gifts of grace!
Hear me, unworthy, calling you with faith and bringing you prayer songs; I offer you an intercessor to plead with Christ.
Oh, renowned for miracles, saint of heights! as if you have the boldness, soon stand before the Lady, and reverently stretch out your hands in prayer to Him for me, a sinner, and grant me the bounty of goodness from Him, and accept me into your intercession, and deliver me from all troubles and evils, from the invasion of enemies visible and invisible freeing, and destroying all those slander and malice, and reflecting those who fight me throughout my life; for my sins, ask for forgiveness, and present me to Christ as saved and be worthy to receive the Kingdom of Heaven for the abundance of that love for mankind, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, with His beginningless Father, and with the Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages centuries.
Biography of Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, later nicknamed the Wonderworker of Myra, was born in the 3rd century in the city of Patara, near Lycia. The example of his parents, Feofan and Nonna, is also amazing.
Nobility of origin and impressive wealth did not prevent these people from being pious Christians and following God.
The couple was childless until adulthood, never ceasing to offer prayers to the Lord to give them a child. And the Lord heard the prayers of the righteous! The couple had a long-awaited son, who was baptized with the name Nicholas, which means “conquering nations.”
From early infancy, parents noticed that their the son is distinguished by special piety. There is a legend that during his baptism, the future archbishop stood in a font of holy water for several hours! The righteous parents tried to instill in their son the foundations of the Christian faith, which he absorbed like air.
The boy quickly managed to comprehend book wisdom.
From childhood and adolescence, Nikolai avoided idle chatter with his peers. With great ecstasy, the young man spent time in prayer and reading sacred texts in the temple. Such zeal for the Christian faith was noticed by the young man’s uncle, the bishop of the city of Patara. He ordained his nephew to his first rank - presbyter. The saint later acted as bishop when his uncle left for Jerusalem.
Nicholas himself visited the Holy Land. Returning back, he wanted to become a monk in one of the secluded monasteries, but he had a vision from the Lord himself, which said that his path was different. And indeed, after some time he was chosen as the new bishop of the city of Myra in Lycia. The appointment as a bishop fell during the bloody reign of Diocletian, who mercilessly exterminated Christians. The future famous Wonderworker also ended up in prison, but by God's Providence he remained unharmed. When Emperor Constantine replaced the tyrant, the bishop was able to return to his ministry to the great joy of his flock.
The saint died in advanced age. His honest relics showed many miracles and exuded fragrant and healing myrrh, from which many received relief from illnesses. In the 11th century, the relics were transferred to the Italian city of Bari, where they are still available for veneration today.
Miracles of St. Nicholas
The legend about the holy saint of God has collected many miracles to this day.
The saints of his relics in Bari maintain a special register, which documents facts of miracles and healings that are beyond doubt.
Of the lifetime deeds of St. Nicholas, the most famous is the story of the three poor virgins. They lived with their father in the city of Patara and were extremely poor. Having no money for a dowry or for living, the young maidens and their father made a terrible decision - to give up their maiden honor in exchange for money.
Archbishop Nicholas learned from a revelation about the impending disaster and decided to help the poor family. At night, secretly from everyone, he threw a bag of gold out the window of the poor. The father of the family was overwhelmed with happiness in the morning and considered it a blessing from above. For this money, the father married off his eldest daughter.
Twice more the saint came at night with money for the daughters of the poor man. On the last night, the father of the family did not sleep and tracked down his secret benefactor. He fell at his feet and with tears thanked his deliverer for the mercy shown.
Also in Tradition there is evidence that during the stay of the Archbishop of Myra in Palestine, he came at night to a temple, the doors of which were closed with a heavy lock. Miraculously, the castle opened to let the saint into the temple of God.
Information has reached us about another miracle performed by the saint during his journey from Egypt to Lycia. It was thanks to this fact of his biography that it became customary to pray to the saint on the road. The ship on which Saint Nicholas, among others, was sailing, was caught in a very strong storm. The storm was so strong that it seemed that the ship had no chance of sailing and would inevitably sink. Panic began among the crew and passengers. Then the holy Wonderworker stepped aboard and turned to God with fervent prayer. Many on the ship followed his example. And through the prayers of his saint, the Lord granted salvation to everyone - the ship arrived at the port safe and sound. Many who witnessed God's obvious help and His participation accepted the Christian faith and were baptized.
It is impossible to retell the complete list of miracles that the Archbishop of Myra, the Wonderworker, graciously bestows on Christian believers. By coming to him with sincere and deep faith, with trust in God and with an honest desire to correct his life according to the commandments of God, any person will hear the response of the saint in his soul.
Saint Nicholas, pleaser of God, pray to God for us!
Prayer for drivers going on the road
The road for a motorist has always been considered a test and difficulty. That is why it is necessary to pay due attention to prayer - communication human soul with the Creator of the World.
Prayer on the road by car is the most important stage preparation for traveling any distance. An equally important point is a visit to the confessor to receive a blessing. After all, it is the priest-priest who will pray for the good outcome of the journey.
The Lord is present in a person’s life under any circumstances, so a driver’s prayer before the road will help a Christian find mood and blessing on the road.
Which saints should you pray to when going on the road?
You should mentally turn to the Heavenly Powers only a few times during the entire journey.
- sitting behind the wheel, cross yourself and mentally ask the Almighty for a blessing for a successful trip;
- read the prayer request three times;
- sign yourself with the sign of the cross and hit the road with a light heart.
Other prayers for travelers:
Text prayer appeal It is advisable to memorize it, but you can write it down on a piece of paper and keep it in your car at all times.
The main prayer of the driver
All-merciful and All-Merciful God, who protects everything with His mercy and love for mankind, we humbly pray to You, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save us, sinners and people entrusted to me, from sudden death and help us deliver unharmed to everyone according to his needs. Dear God! Deliver us from the evil spirit of recklessness, evil spirits, alcoholism, causing misfortune and sudden death without repentance. Save and help us, Lord, with a clear conscience to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed due to my negligence, and may Your Holy Name be glorified now and forever. Amen
Appeal to Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, you willed to travel with your imaginary father Joseph and the Most Pure Virgin Mother to Egypt, and Luca and Cleopas to Emmaus! And now we humbly pray to Thee, Most Holy Master, and travel with Thy servant by Thy grace. And like Thy servant Tobiah, send a Guardian Angel and mentor, preserving and delivering them from every evil situation of visible and invisible enemies, and instructing them in the fulfillment of Thy commandments, peacefully and safely and healthily, and returning them safely and serenely; and grant them all their good intentions to please You safely and fulfill them for Your glory. It is Yours to have mercy and save us, and we send up glory to You with Your Beginning Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Petition to the Blessed Virgin Mary
O my Most Holy Lady, Virgin Theotokos, Hodegetria, patroness and hope of my salvation! Behold, on the journey that lies before me, now I want to leave and for the time being I entrust to You, my most merciful Mother, my soul and body, all my mental and material powers, entrusting everything to Your strong gaze and Your all-powerful help. O good Companion and My protector! I earnestly pray to Thee, that this path may not creep; guide me on it, and direct it, O All-Holy Hodegetria, as She herself did, to the glory of Thy Son, my Lord Jesus Christ, be my helper in everything, especially in this distant and on a difficult journey, protect me under Thy sovereign protection from all the troubles and sorrows that come our way, from enemies visible and invisible, and pray for me, my Lady, Thy Son Christ our God, that He may send His peaceful, faithful mentor and guardian to help me. of old gave food to His servant Tobias Raphael in every place and at all times, who kept him on the road from all evil: thus, having successfully managed my path and keeping me healthy by the heavenly power, may He return me peacefully and completely to my dwelling for the glory of His Holy name, glorifying and blessing Him all the days of my life and magnifying You now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Request to Nicholas the Wonderworker
O Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, unworthy, our Creator and Master, make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds, but according to his own He will reward us with goodness. Deliver us, saints of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves, passions and troubles that rise against us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Pray to Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Appeal to Saints Cyril and Mary
O servants of God, Schema-monk Kirill and Schema-nun Mary! Hear our humble prayer. Even though your temporary life has naturally ended, you do not depart from us in spirit, always following the commandments of the Lord, teaching us and patiently bearing your cross, helping us. Therefore, together with our reverend and God-bearing father Sergius, your beloved son, we naturally acquired boldness towards Christ God and His Most Pure Mother. Even now, be prayer books and intercessors for us, unworthy servants of God (names). Be our intercessors of strength, so that by living faith, by your intercession, we may remain unharmed from demons and evil men, glorifying the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
O passion-bearers of Christ, who courageously suffered in the city of Sebastia, we earnestly resort to you as our prayer books and ask: ask the All-Bountiful God for forgiveness of our sins and correction of our lives, so that in repentance and unfeigned love for each other, having lived together, we will boldly stand before the terrible judgment of Christ and through your intercession we will stand at the right hand of the Righteous Judge. To her, pleasers of God, awaken us, the servants of God (names), protectors from all enemies visible and invisible, so that under the roof of your holy prayers we will get rid of all troubles, evils and misfortunes until last day our life, and thus let us glorify the great and revered name of the All-Effective Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer for the road to Saint Procopius
O holy passion-bearer of Christ Procopius! Hear us sinners, who now stand before your Holy Icon and tenderly pray to you: let us pray for us (names) to Jesus Christ our God and His Mother, our Lady Theotokos, to forgive us the sins we have committed. Ask the Lord for the benefit of your soul and body for mercy, peace, blessing, so that we may all be delivered on the terrible day of judgment, and that we may be saved, and stand at the right hand with His chosen ones to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, as to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship. His beginningless Father and His Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God. Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. Yako Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words. His cloak will overshadow you, and you will trust under His wing. His truth will surround you with a weapon, you will not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days, from the thing that passes in darkness, from the cloak and demon of the midday. Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand, but it will not come close to you. Look before your eyes, and you will see the reward of sinners. For You, O Lord, are my hope, You have made the Most High your refuge. Evil will not come to you, and wound will not come close to your body. As His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but not when you dash your foot against a stone. Tread on the asp and the silisk, and cross the lion and the serpent. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver; I will cover and because I have known My name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him; I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him and glorify him; I will fill him with long days, and show him My salvation.
Location of auto icons
Most often, drivers stick icons on the front panel of the car, some attach them to Windshield, facing the track.
The icon in the car of a Christian believer should be located facing the worshipers!
Commandments for drivers
- check if there is any left pectoral cross at home (this rule only applies
In the time of our grandmothers or great-grandmothers, each person had his own spiritual mentor who guided him on the right path. Before any decision, a believer went to his mentor for his advice, including before setting off on a journey. The spiritual mentor blessed the person on a good path, now the person was calm and confident that they would pray for and protect his soul. Prayer for the road, it is this prayer that your spiritual mentor reads, thereby protecting you from everything bad that can happen to you. And in past years, people took this very seriously and responsibly, and the connection between the mentor and the believer was very strong and strong.
But in our fast, modern world there is, unfortunately, a very small percentage of people who have a spiritual mentor, not to mention the fact that someone will bless him and pray for his soul when he goes on a long journey. Maybe the reason is that people in the modern world travel around the world without problems, and without even thinking that something could happen to them, since the transport industry is now very well developed. Today a person is in Europe, and tomorrow in America, no, not one place where a person could not get. But people from the last century did not travel around the world like we did.
Prayer is the communication of the human soul with the highest creator of the world. And all the same, no matter how modern we are, it is necessary to devote a little time to prayer.
Especially if you are going to travel, you need to prepare not only financially, but also spiritually. It is not necessary to have a spiritual mentor; you can read a prayer for the road yourself, the main thing is to believe in what you say. Ask God to protect and protect you along the way. And it doesn’t matter where you are going, and what you will do on your journey, and the main thing is that prayer will always be with you on the way. The best prayer, which is intended for a long journey, is a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, because it is Nicholas who is considered the patron saint of all wanderers.
There is one prayer that applies to all saints, the main thing is to substitute the desired name:
“Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (for example, Nicholas), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.”
A few prayers that you need to at least write down and read before going out, and they will additionally protect you from all evil.
Your work is directly related to the car, or with constant travel by car to long distances, you need to choose a prayer that will become close and dear to you. The prayer on the road by car should be with you and every time before leaving you should say it to yourself.
The very first prayer should be addressed to your car:
“There is an island on the sea, on the ocean. There is a damp oak tree on the island. In that iron oak there is an iron man. That iron man cannot be given a drink, he cannot be fed anything, he cannot be broken in two, he cannot be cut into three. He doesn’t beat, doesn’t crumple, doesn’t prick, the Mother of God prays for him, grieves for him, suffers, and reads the security certificate for him. Honor, Mother of God, about me too, God's servant(Name). In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen".
Prayer “For preservation and help along the way”
“God, the All-Good and All-Merciful, protect everyone with Your mercy and love for mankind, I humbly pray to You, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save me, a sinner, and the people entrusted to me from sudden death and all misfortunes, and help us to deliver unharmed to each one according to his needs. Dear God! Deliver me from evil spirit recklessness, the evil spirits of drunkenness, causing misfortune and sudden death without repentance. Save me, Lord, with a clear conscience, to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed by my negligence, and may Your holy name be glorified, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Flying on an airplane is no different from flying a car, it's just a different type of transportation. Prayer for traveling by plane will calm you both psychologically, if you are afraid of flying, and spiritually. There is a special prayer for people going on air travel, which must be read before the flight.
“Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord.
So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (their names), bless their path and the air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air boat safe and sound. Giving them a saving and calm passage through the air and the good intention of those who accomplished it, they will return joyfully in health and in peace.
For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".
Any woman, whether she is a boss or a housewife, her main concern is family and home. And the first child that God gives to a woman is her husband. After all, literally all the husband’s health, work, rest and much more depend on the wife. A husband and wife are two dear people who feel each other while being at a great distance. A wife’s prayer to her husband can only be compared with a mother’s prayer to her child. A woman by nature is inclined to create panic, worry, if her husband does not answer the phone, the woman is ready to raise everyone's ears. Therefore, praying for your husband’s journey will help save not only him from troubles, but also directly gain peace and confidence that everything will be fine with your husband, since he is under God's protection. Dear women Read your husbands a prayer for the journey every morning.
“My all-merciful Lady, Most Holy Lady, All-Pure Virgin, Mother of God Mary, Mother of God, My Undoubted and Only Hope. Do not disdain me, do not reject me, do not leave me, do not retreat from me! Intercede, ask, hear, see, Lady, help, forgive, forgive, Most Pure One! Amen. Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".
The most precious and precious thing in the life of any mother is her children. And it doesn’t matter daughter or son. A mother's desire is always that her children are always happy and healthy. After all, for God we are also his children, and he prays and suffers for us, so that you and I can live in peace and goodness.
A prayer for the son’s journey will keep him safe and sound, since the mother’s faith is very strong and true, it cannot be bought.
“Dear Lord God, I come to You in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, and I ask You for my son (name). Heal his wounds, anoint him with Your precious oil, and give Your Divine peace and Your love in the heart of my son (name), so that his heart does not harden, keep him in your hand and lead him along the roads of life, teaching and instructing how to behave in life. difficult situations, give Your Divine wisdom and fill your heart with love for the perishing world, protect it from every destructive ulcer, anoint it with Your precious blood. I believe with all my heart that You are always there and help you overcome difficulties. Thank you, Father, for Your love and mercy. Amen".
No matter where you or your loved ones are going, remember that you need to behave on the road the same way as in life. Believers believe that the life of any person is a long road along which it is necessary to walk with dignity.
Be correct, but at the same time you don’t need to teach someone or impose your point of view; you shouldn’t chat in vain on the way either. And always have a St. Nicholas icon with you. In this article I talked about some prayers that you don’t need to know by heart, but at least write them down and keep them with you.
When you get behind the wheel, board a plane, or your loved ones are on the road. Read them a prayer for the journey, and send God’s protection to them.
Only true faith and love for God helps us at any moment, no matter what sinner the person is. The prayer “On the road” so that nothing happens to you, a talisman in other words - can help you on the way! All the trials that come our way life path- these are the lessons of the Lord. For Orthodox Christians there is no such thing as “luck”. What is luck when our whole life is written and destined by God? "Luck" for Orthodox Christian is an empty word. Unexpected joyful events that happen in life are God's mercy and a reward for good deeds, patience, mercy, and humility. If it is God's will, then everything in life will be fine.
Prayer to protect you “for a successful and happy journey” so that nothing happens to you on the way
Setting off on a journey is always exciting for everyone, both for those preparing to travel and for their loved ones. After all, anything can happen on the road. In order to be sure that God will not leave you and will accompany you along the way. The prayer can be read by the one who goes on the road or his relatives. Considered special mother's prayer, she is always the strongest, the most effective, the Lord will certainly hear her and will protect the child.
To prevent unforeseen situations from happening to you and your loved one on the road, you should read the following “Prayer for the Road.” Before pronouncing it, the person who sets off on the journey must be crossed from the back and say a prayer.
Prayer - a talisman for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for loved ones or relatives
A prayer that is read when someone close to you faces a long and difficult road. You can give a person with you an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which will protect him, and before setting off on his journey, read this prayer over him, cross him and see him off on his way.
Go, servant of God (name), along the wide and straight road,
The easy way. Most Holy Theotokos, I pray you, see (name)
Take all troubles and problems away from him on the long journey.
Dear, dear, take from the servant of God (name) sadness,
And in return give him good luck and happiness. Key. Lock. Language. Amen".
Prayer for independent reading
And this prayer to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker “on the long Road” is read directly by the traveler himself. Get up early in the morning, wash your face, stand before the icons, read “Our Father”, “Creed”, and then read this prayer.
Its words must be learned by heart and repeated in a half-whisper. Don’t forget that every word of prayer must be supported by faith in God, believe in the power of prayer, in God’s help and mercy, then everything will be fine on the road.
Lord God, bless!
Go, Servant of God (name) with God, with the name of Jesus Christ on your lips.
May God protect you from fire and water,
From a dashing person and from any misfortune. The Lord God will go ahead
Mother of God is behind, Heavenly Angels are on the sides,
The first parents Adam and Eve will go with them.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen.
Prayer to the Lord God “for a successful road” for motorists
If you have to travel by car: try the following prayer:
Lord Almighty, Our God, I turn to you for support!
I ask You for help, I pray for Your condescension!
My journey is difficult, there are many obstacles on my way:
People are bad, thoughts are crappy, problems are urgent!
Protect me, save me, guide me on the true path and help me not to leave it.
Make sure that my road is smooth and even, problems and misfortunes are bypassed.
So that this is how I set out on the road, and this is how I returned!
I trust in Your help, I call for your support! Your name I praise!
Amen!
Prayer to Saint Catherine “for good luck on your journey”
With this prayer you can also prepare for yourself good amulet on the road. Split an aspen twig, read this prayer over it, then tie it in a knot and put it under the car seat. Rest assured, now you will be under reliable protection, the main thing is not to tell anyone that you read this prayer and do not show the amulet, otherwise it will not help, this action must be hidden from prying eyes.
Holy Wayfarer, Holy Catherine, your legs are fast, your legs are playful, you walk on the paths, you stand on strong feet.
On a long journey, no one will knock you down, trouble will not happen to you on the way, and nothing bad will happen.
Saint Catherine, in the cold you are not cold, and at night you are not dark, the rain will not wet you and no one will bother you.
God the Lord himself protects the Holy Wayfarer.
So the Lord will always be with me, he will protect me, God’s servant (name), and protect me from evil.
Let what is said come true. Amen. Amen. Amen.
How to read these prayers correctly?
You need to be properly prepared for reading prayers. The first condition is that you need to be clean in body, that is, you need to wash yourself before prayer, put on clean clothes, and if you pray at home, you need to wash the floors.
Roads, roads... Going on a journey or seeing off loved ones in long journey you should not only gather your thoughts and pack your things, but also ask the higher powers! And, of course, lay out straws for every firefighter.
Protective words of a traveler
Anything can happen on the road. There are even things that, in principle, cannot happen. Since ancient times, our ancestors knew that there are protective words, saying which, you can be sure that nothing bad will happen to you on the road. Before the adoption of Christianity, these were pagan slander that protected a person, after - Christian prayers. We would like to offer you one of them today.
This prayer is suitable for different cases. You can read it when you go on the road, no matter what type of transport or where you are going or going. The prayer must be read three times before leaving home and then boldly hit the road.
Amulet Against Death
If you need to go to dangerous place or you know in advance that you have a long and difficult journey ahead of you, read a special amulet before leaving the house. Or you can write it down on paper and carry it with you always. The words of the amulet are as follows:
Prayer for the journey of a person preparing to travel
Some, in order to get ready for the journey, only need to put on their belts, while others... There is nothing worse for them than getting ready for the journey. People are worried, people are confused, people are afraid, people forget everything in the world. Naturally, in such a state it is not surprising to forget something or even do something wrong.
In a word, you can ruin everything. To prevent this from happening, you need to pull yourself together. But sometimes this is the hardest thing in the world to do. The prayer we offer helps you put your thoughts in order, calm down and even relax. It’s like a mantra that sets a person up for a positive wave, on the crest of which there is nothing to be afraid of. After all, the wave will do everything for you - it will carry you to the desired shore. This prayer needs to be read as many times as you decide. If you feel that excitement is creeping in now, and you only have to leave in a week, then start reading it today. Don't wait until the day of your trip.
Prayer of the forty Sebaste martyrs for the safe return of the spouse
This prayer does not need any special introduction. According to legend, Seraphim of Sarov himself read it as he set out on his journey. Now, of course, it’s hard to say unequivocally whether it happened or not. But there is no arguing that the prayer for the road, presented by us, is miraculous. It is read immediately before leaving the house.
On Mount Zion, on the Mount of Olives there is a cypress tree, on that cypress tree there is a golden cradle, in that cradle lay the baby Jesus, the Most Pure Mother rocked him, closed her eyes, and fell asleep herself. She slept little, saw many dreams, woke up from her sleep and burst into tears.
Strong prayer to the driver on the road
There is probably no wife, mother or girl who would not worry when seeing off her dear and only one on a long journey. Men, for the most part, are skeptical and don’t believe in “stuff like that.” And even those who have icons in the interior of their cars still do not believe so strongly in divine protection.
But you want your heart to be light and calm. So read the final prayer. Of course, ideally, this prayer should be read by the driver himself, but if he categorically refuses to do this, do it for him.
And the best thing is to write it and hide it in his salon. May the prayer spoken or written by you protect your loved one.