Prayer to Sergius of Radonezh is a great legacy of all Orthodox

The most revered and evocative of all-embracing saints in Russia was and remains Sergius of Radonezh. This recognition he earned thanks to the way of his life and extraordinary asceticism for the glory of Russian Orthodoxy.

The Way of Sergius of Radonezh

Sergius of Radonezh is one of the most revered saints (the years of life 1314 -1392), who founded several monasteries. He transformed Russian monasticism by introducing the concept of "high life" (having proved the possibility of such a personal example), created a fine school of students who continued his work, rallied the boyars around Prince Dmitry Donskoy and predicted victory in the Kulikovo battle (for which he prayed furiously in his cell) . And, finally, he laid the ideology of the Great Russian nation as the basis of the state.

The strength and efficacy of prayer to Sergius of Radonezh has never been questioned by numerous believers, because "the Father Superior of the Russian Land" is revered by them as the greatest defender and intercessor before the Lord. They turn to him for help in any vital business.

Sergius himself was especially honored by the prayer for the strengthening of faith. Only with faith it was possible to live an "angelic" life and achieve such recognition and worship, even after giving up the post of head of the Russian church. Lifetime fame attracted people to the Sergius-Troitsk Lavra only to see St. Sergius.

Prayers for help

According to the biography, completed in 1417 by a pupil Epiphanii the Wise, the middle son of boyar Kirill lagged far behind in his teachings from his peers, than grieved both teachers and parents. After his meeting with the monk-devotee of the monk Bartholomew (this name was given to the Reverend at birth) God's grace has condescended, and he became the first disciple.

Hence the most popular prayers to Sergius of Radonezh About the successful passing of the exam, which are effective for the delivery of any subject in any educational institution.

Not always and not all teachings are given easily and joyfully. From time immemorial, in such situations, both children and parents should (along with the study of subjects) create prayers to Sergius of Radonezh for help in teaching.

The title of "Reverend" monk earned very early, in 23 years. Two years of monk Bartholomew in complete solitude, being threatened and tempted, he completed the construction of cells and the Trinity Church, which became the basis of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.

Among the many prayers that are addressed to the great "saint", there is a prayer to St. Sergius of Radonezh about the successful beginning and end of any business.

Happily avoiding persecution and torture in his life, the saint proved the uselessness of the "torture of the flesh" in the monastic life. He insisted that the life of the monk should be aimed at strengthening the spirit (which is facilitated by the rejection of "worldly" sins: hatred, wealth, power and violence), then there will be less temptations, and there is no need to torment the flesh. Therefore, sincere prayers to Sergius of Radonezh about strengthening the strength of faith and spirit are so sincere.

Great deeds of the saint

In 1452 the great church figure was canonized, that is, officially recognized as a saint , and the prayer to St. Sergius of Radonezh received its legitimacy.

Sergius was dragged by monks from all sides of Russia. After the death of the saint, they erected 40 churches. And the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra was at one time a reliable bulwark of the young statehood in Russia. Any prayer created within its walls is a tribute to the bright memory of the greatest man, thanks to whose activities the foundation of a mighty country was laid.

Four prayers and an akathist are sent to him as a great intercessor, in which believers ask him to heal soul and body, to help in the upbringing of offspring, to protect and guide the way true before the threat of the Last Judgment.