St. Catherine's prayer for marriage

Today is the age of women's emancipation. But despite this, most of them still dream of marrying and creating a strong family. The Orthodox Church supports this desire, so it helps the girls to find family happiness in every possible way.

There are wonderful prayers that call on the Lord for early marriage. Most often, women turn to God's mother. But other saints can help in this matter.

To whom to address?

Praying for the marriage can be St. Nicholas, the Great Martyr Varvara, the Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga, blessed Xenia. St. Catherine the Great is especially powerful.

Only prayer should not sound with a demand. It should go from the heart, while the woman should be in a humble state and be ready to accept any outcome. December 7 is St. Catherine's Day. Prayers before her image on this day are especially effective. Many girls claim that it was on this day that the saint asked the saint about the meeting with the wives and soon their wishes were fulfilled.

Before praying to this or that saint, it is better to get acquainted with his life and to find out why it is possible to address it with such requests.

Secrets of the life of St. Catherine

Many sufferings suffered St. Catherinethe Great Martyr. Prayer to her therefore has tremendous power. Not much is known about the life of Catherine. However, some information from old manuscripts still exists today.

The birthplace of Catherine is Alexandria. In her life she studied the works of pagan writers, ancient philosophers, sages, doctors and even poets. In addition, she was interested in oratory. She spoke several languages. The Syrian monk at the christening converted Catherine to Christianity. After this event, Jesus Christ appeared in a dream in a dream, gave her a ring and called her his bride. This is why the prayer to St. Catherine the Great about marriage is so powerful.

The death of Catherine was martyred. On the orders of the Emperor Maximin, she was executed by cutting off her head, after suffering terrible torture. Legend has it that instead of blood the saint had milk flowing.

Where are the relics of Catherine

The prayer of St. Catherine is especially effective,if it is pronounced in the place where its relics rest. Tradition says that after the execution the saint's body evaporated. It is believed that the angels took the body of Catherine and moved it to the top of Mount Sinai, which now bears the name of the martyr. Later, three centuries later, the monks from the Transfiguration Monastery had a vision that on this mountain they would find the remains of the Holy One. They, obeying him, went to the mountain, where they actually discovered parts of the holy body. They found only the head and the left hand of Catherine, on which was wearing a ring, donated by her Jesus himself. The monks moved the relics to the temple. After that, the monastery acquired a new name - the temple of St. Catherine.

Today, the imperishable relics of St. Catherineare located in the ancient monastery - Sinai monastery. Marble cancer is located in the altar on the right side. The head of the saint is covered with a golden crown, and on the hand a ring rings in memory of her betrothal. The relics rest on a silver tray, under which lies a litter of fragrant cotton wool. A distant pilgrim can touch the relics at any time, but for the servants of the church and for nearby parishioners, relics are only opened after the end of the morning service on holidays.

The church museum of Fulda and the museum of the cold weapon of Solingen in Germany also contain in themselves particles of holy relics. Solingen even has a flask with the world.

The Might of Catherine the Great Martyr

St. Catherine is revered throughout the Orthodox Churchworld. For the Western world, she is the patroness of the teaching. In the eastern world, Catherine is revered as the one that helps women during pregnancy and childbirth. In Russia, the first, to whom girls turn with requests for marriage - St. Catherine the Great Martyr. Prayer is the best way to achieve the desired, having received the blessing of the Lord. In the translation from Greek, the name holy means "always clean." Tradition says that anyone who turns with a prayer in his heart with prayer to Catherine will necessarily receive her mercy, and all requests of the interrogator will be delivered to the Lord. The prayer of Saint Catherine is the weeping of all women who address her in all difficult situations.

How to pray to the saints

Ask for the grace of the Great Martyr Catherinein the temple or at home. It is said that it is better to pray at home in solitude, so that nothing can distract from such a secret sacrament. In the church you can buy prayers and an icon. It is very important that all the icons are consecrated in the church. It is also beneficial if priests pray for a person. You can order in the temple akathist St. Catherine the Great Martyr. If there is an opportunity, then it is better to attend the prayer in person. You can read the akathist and at home for a few days. Prayer should be read every day. If possible, you can go to the places where the holy relics are located, and attach to them. Very gracious Saint Catherine. The prayer addressed to her from the bottom of my heart in the church or at home will be heard. Although it is believed that church prayers are much stronger. Also, special favor can be obtained during Orthodox holidays.

St. Catherine the Great. Prayer for Marriage

"O beloved Catherine the Great Martyr, frequencyYour glory, you are the pillar of Orthodoxy, our hope and intercessor, that she showed herself to us. We beseech Thee, O ascetic, holy virgin, resting on the holy top! Do not look at us, quench our prayers, protect us from disasters, remove all the defilement from our minds, allow us to philosophize about the spiritual, and not about the earthly.

Pray for us to the Lord that all of uscarnal desires and attachments to this mortal world. Save us from the wiles of evil spirits, angrily attacking us. Under Thy covering and representation we will be free from hostile adversities. O Holy Virgin! Give us the opportunity to ask to You what you will give to our beloved, our Lord Jesus Christ. To Him also honor and praise are now, and ever, and for ever and ever! Amen!"

This prayer to St. Catherine is universal. Having pronounced it, one can ask her what she wants with her own words. Only to do it should be with full prayerful feedback, from the heart.

How important it is to ask saints for a marriage request

Orthodox saints are angelic assistants,which illuminate our path to the Lord. If a person takes this path, he receives tremendous support not only in the spiritual quest for truth, but also in earthly, everyday affairs. Every prayer has its purpose. Saint Catherine became the elect of God. The prayer for marriage addressed to her is most appropriate. A believing girl must become a good wife and guardian of the hearth. The only exception is those who chose the path of monastic obedience.