Religious reading: prayer for a child to help study to help our readers.

Studying is the most important activity of schoolchildren and students. Therefore, every year on September 1, on the holiday of Knowledge Day - the beginning school year, in all Orthodox churches A prayer service is performed invoking God's blessing.

In addition to the prayer service, the Church performs short prayer about giving the disciples the spirit of wisdom and reason, about the children’s understanding of the teaching of the Word of God.

How to order a prayer service? To what saints is prayer offered for students?

Sergius of Radonezh

The saint helps to study with dignity, get good grades, and enroll in a university after graduating from school.

Bartholomew, that was the name of the future monk, had a hard time learning, even when reading Holy Scripture he made many mistakes. Understanding the difficulties, the boy with all his soul asked God to help him in his studies. And one day an angel appeared before him in the form of a monk, promising the boy that he would soon become the most educated child around.

Oh, sacred head, reverend and God-bearing Father Sergius, by your prayer, and by faith and love, even for God, and by the purity of your heart, you have established your soul on earth in the monastery of the Most Holy Trinity, and have been granted angelic communion and the visitation of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the gift received miraculous grace, but after your departure from earthly people, you came closer to God and partook of heavenly powers, but did not retreat from us in the spirit of your love, and your honest power, like a vessel of grace full and overflowing, was left to us! Having great boldness towards the All-Merciful Master , pray to save His servants, His grace existing in you, believing and flowing to You with love. Ask us from our Greatly Gifted God for every gift that is useful to everyone and everyone: the observance of the immaculate faith, the establishment of our cities, the pacification of peace, deliverance from famine and destruction, preservation from the invasion of foreigners, consolation to the afflicted, healing to those who are ill, restoration to those who have fallen, return to those who have gone astray, strengthening to those who strive, prosperity and blessing to those who do good in good deeds, education to the child, instruction to the young, admonition to the ignorant, intercession to orphans and widows, departing from this. temporary life for the eternal good preparation and parting words for those who have departed into blissful repose, and grant all of us with your prayers that help us on the day Last Judgment You will be delivered from the right parts of the country, and the right parts of the country will be commoners and hear the blessed voice of the Lord Christ: “Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Amen.

Parental prayer and personal prayers of students

Lord our God and Creator, who adorned us, people, with His image, taught Your chosen ones Your law, so that those who listen to it marvel, Who revealed to children the secrets of wisdom, Who bestowed upon Solomon and all who seek it - open the hearts, minds and lips of these Your servants (names) in order to understand the power of Thy law and successfully learn the useful teaching taught by it, for the glory of Thy Most Holy Name, for the benefit and structure of Thy Holy Church and the understanding of Thy good and perfect will.

Deliver them from all the snares of the enemy, keep them in the faith of Christ and purity throughout their lives, so that they may be strong in mind and in the fulfillment of Your commandments.

And so those who are taught will glorify the Most Holy your name and they will be heirs of Your Kingdom, for You are God, mighty in mercy and good in strength, and all glory, honor and worship is due to You, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Most gracious Lord, bestow upon us the grace of Your Holy Spirit, bestowing and strengthening our spiritual strength, so that, by listening to the teaching taught to us, we may grow to You, our Creator, for the glory, and as our parent, for the consolation of the Church and the Fatherland for the benefit.

Icon of the Mother of God “Key of Understanding”

Before the icon they pray for the success of the youths, given their mental retardation.

Wisdom, the Teacher and Giver of meaning, the unwise, the Instructor and the Intercessor of the poor, Mother of Christ our God, strengthen, enlighten my heart, Lady, and add reason to Christ with earnest prayer. Give me the word, having given birth to the Father's Word, so that I may boldly ask Your Son for us. Amen.

Let us now diligently approach the Mother of God, sinners and humble ones, and let us fall down, calling in repentance from the depths of our souls: Lady, help us, having mercy on us: struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away your slaves, for you are the only hope of the imams.

Prayer to the Prophet Nahum

One of the prophets who lived in the 7th century BC.

O most praiseworthy and wonderful prophet of God, Nahum! Hear us, sinners and indecent ones, who at this hour stand before your holy icon and diligently resort to your intercession. Pray for us, the Lover of Mankind, God, may He give us a spirit of repentance and contrition for our sins and, by His omnipotent grace, may He help us to leave the paths of wickedness, may we excel in every endeavor, may He strengthen us in the fight against our passions and lusts; may the spirit of humility and meekness, the spirit of brotherly love and kindness, the spirit of patience and chastity, the spirit of zeal for the glory of God and the salvation of our neighbors, implant into our hearts. Abolish with your prayers, prophet, the evil customs of the world, especially the destructive and pernicious spirit of this age, infecting the Christian race with disrespect for the Divine Orthodox Faith, for the statutes of the Holy Church and for the commandments of the Lord, disrespect for parents and those in power, and casting people into the abyss of wickedness , corruption and destruction. Turn away from us, most wonderfully prophesied, by your intercession the righteous wrath of God, and deliver all the cities and towns of our kingdom from rainlessness and famine, from terrible storms and earthquakes, from deadly plagues and diseases, from the invasion of enemies and internecine warfare. Strengthen Orthodox people with your prayers, prosper them in all good deeds and undertakings for the establishment of peace and truth in their power. Help the All-Russian Christ-loving army in battles with our enemies. Ask, prophet of God, from the Lord for our shepherds holy zeal for God, heartfelt concern for the salvation of the flock, wisdom in teaching and management, piety and strength in temptation, ask the judges for impartiality and selflessness, righteousness and compassion for the offended, for all those in authority to care for their subordinates, mercy and justice, and to subordinates we command humility and obedience to authority and diligent fulfillment of their duties; Yes, having lived in peace and piety in this world, we will be worthy to partake of eternal blessings in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom honor and worship are due, with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to Righteous John of Kronstadt

Little John had a hard time studying and he fervently prayed to God for help. One day a miracle happened and his mental talent was revealed, after which the boy successfully understood and accepted knowledge, memorized, read and wrote.

O great servant of Christ, holy and righteous Father John of Kronstadt, wondrous shepherd, quick helper and merciful representative! Raising praise to the Triune God, you prayerfully cried out: Your name is love: do not reject me, the erring one. Your name is Strength: strengthen me, weak and falling. Your name is Light: enlighten my soul, darkened by worldly passions. Your name is Peace: pacify my restless soul. Now, grateful to your intercession, the all-Russian flock prays to you: Christ-named and righteous servant of God! With your love, illumine us, sinners and weaklings, grant us the ability to bear worthy fruits of repentance and to partake of the Mysteries of Christ without condemnation. By your power, strengthen our faith in us, support us in prayer, heal ailments and illnesses, deliver us from misfortunes, enemies, visible and invisible. With the light of your face, incite the servants and primates of the Altar of Christ to holy deeds of pastoral work, grant education to an infant, instruct youth, support old age, illuminate the shrines of churches and holy abodes! Die, most miraculous and visionary, the peoples of our country, by the grace and gift of the Holy Spirit, deliver from internecine warfare, gather the scattered, convert the seduced and unite the Holy Council and Apostolic Church. By your grace, preserve marriage in peace and unanimity, grant prosperity and blessings to monastics in good deeds, give comfort to the faint-hearted, free those suffering from unclean spirits, have mercy in the needs and circumstances of our lives, and guide us on the path of salvation. In Christ living, our Father John, lead us to the Everlasting Light of eternal life, so that with you we may be worthy of eternal bliss, praising and exalting God forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to the Martyr Neophytos

They pray to the miracle worker Neophyte for enlightenment of the mind.

Thy martyr, Lord, Neophyte in his suffering received an imperishable crown from You, our God: having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence. Save his souls with your prayers. Holy God and rest in the saints, glorified by the thrice-holy voice in heaven from Angels, praised on earth by man in His saints: having given grace to each by Thy Holy Spirit according to the bestowal of Christ, and by that ordaining Thy holy Church to be Apostles, prophets, and evangelists , you are shepherds and teachers, preaching in their own words. You yourself act all in all, many saints have been accomplished in every generation and generation, having pleased you with various virtues, and leaving us with an image of your good deeds, in the joy that has passed, prepare, in it the temptations themselves were, and help us who are attacked . Remembering all these saints and praising their godly lives, I praise You Himself, who acted in them, and believing in Your goodness, the gift of being, I diligently pray to You, Holy of Holies, grant to me a sinner to follow their teaching, moreover, by Your all-effective grace, heavenly ones with them be worthy of glory, praising Your most holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.

Cyril and Methodius, Slovenian first teachers

The warrior Methodius, having experienced the vanity of life, became a monk and diligently fulfilled his monastic vows. His brother Konstantin successfully studied science and was an abstinent young man.

Soon he became a priest at one of the churches of Constantinople, defending Orthodoxy in disputes with heretics and infidels. Later he went to his brother on Mount Olympus, lived in fasting, spending all his time in prayer and reading books, then accepted monasticism with the name Kirill.

Soon it was revealed to the brothers from Above Slavic alphabet. Some time after a debilitating illness, Cyril reposed in the Lord, and Methodius was ordained a bishop.

About the glorification of the language of the Slovenian teachers and educators, the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius and Cyril. To you, as children of your father, enlightened by the light of your teachings and writings and instructed in the faith of Christ, we now earnestly resort to you and pray in contrition of our hearts. If also your covenant, as disobedient children, is not kept and about pleasing God, as if it were cleansed, careless, and from like-mindedness and love, even in words, as to brothers in faith and in the flesh, you bequeath goodness, having fallen away, even as it was ancient in life You do not turn away your ungrateful and unworthy ones, but you repay good for evil, so even now your prayers do not turn away your sinful and unworthy children, but, as you have great boldness towards the Lord, diligently pray to Him, that He may instruct and turn us to the path of salvation, while there is discord and the discord that arises among the brothers of the same faith will be pacified, those who have fallen away will be brought back into unanimity, and will unite us all with unity of spirit and love in one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We know, we know that the prayer of a righteous person can do a lot for the mercy of the Lord, even if it is offered for sinful people. Do not forsake us, your sad and unworthy children, whose sin for the sake of your flock, gathered by you, is divided by enmity and seduced by temptations from the Gentiles, has diminished, its verbal sheep are scattered, admired from mental wolves, give us zeal for Orthodoxy through your prayers, let us warm ourselves with it, preserve the traditions of our fathers well, faithfully observe the statutes and customs of the church, let us run away from all strange false teachings, and so, in a life pleasing to God on earth, we will be worthy of the life of paradise in heaven, and there together with you we will glorify the Lord of all, in the Trinity of the One God forever and ever. Amen.

Appearance of entering the temple

A parishioner's clothing should be modest and clean. The tone of the vestments should be chosen in calm colors; “screaming” clothes are not needed in church. Sometimes it is recommended to wear clothes of certain colors, for example: light vestments and a red scarf (for women) for Easter, dark clothes during Lent.

For confession and communion, ladies need to wear a skirt, but its length should not exceed the knee. Necklines and transparent fabric should be avoided on a jacket or blouse. Shoes should be comfortable, because you have to stand for a long time during services.

Men are not allowed to come in shorts, T-shirts, or tracksuits.

Behavior in the temple

In the House of God it is not accepted:

• having conversations distracts parishioners from prayer;
• praying and singing out loud, singing along with the choir - prevents the “neighbors” from following the progress of the service;
• light candles on a candlestick during the reading of the Gospel, the singing of the Cherubim and the Eucharistic canon at the liturgy.

You should buy candles, order prayer services and magpies, and purchase literature on the eve of the Divine service, and not during it.

During cathedral prayer, when parishioners kneel, you need to take the same position.

You cannot keep your hands in your pockets or chew gum.

When you come to church with children, you should monitor their behavior and avoid self-indulgence. You cannot bring animals and birds to the temple.

It is inappropriate to leave church before the end of the service; this can only be done by sick people and those for whom early departure is too necessary.

Handling Icons

When entering the church hall, you should venerate the icon lying in the center on the lectern. Usually this is an icon of a holiday or saint whose memory is honored on this day.

You must first cast it on yourself twice. sign of the cross, bow, kiss the icon and cross yourself again.

A parishioner should not kiss all the icons of the church and the iconostasis; only the bishop should do this.

Voluntary donations

The so-called sacrifice (or tithe) is brought by parishioners mainly with money, food for the priestly meal and any things that are necessary for the functioning of the church (wine, cloth, lamp oil etc.).

It is customary among believers to make donations both to the temple and to alms to those in need on the porch.

The amount of donation depends on the income of the parishioner; there are no strict rules, specific amounts or price lists.

Every child needs care. He needs to instill a desire to learn and become aware of the customs and traditions of society. All families, especially Orthodox ones, should work on this topic, and of course, do not forget to thank the Lord for the help and bounty given.

Prayer for studying. To whom and how to pray?

There is more and more information that needs to be not only mastered, but also analyzed. The pace of transformation of society has increased so much that our students are increasingly stalling. It is difficult and difficult for them. That’s why many people need prayer for their studies. Schoolchildren and students themselves, as well as their parents, cry out to the Lord. Let's figure out how to ask a higher power for support. Who is suitable for a study spell, and who will feel better during prayer.

Why do you need help?

Important point. Prayer for studying will not help lazy people and stupid people. It is necessary not only to trust in the saints, but also to think about your behavior. This is not a piece of moralizing, but a real approach to the topic. How, I wonder, will knowledge be absorbed if a person does not want to read, or even listen to what the teacher tells him? Do not think that God has a special machine that forms neural connections in the brain. This is silly. Help from above comes for something completely different. We cannot absorb knowledge often because there is too much of it. The abundance of information causes nervousness, even depression. What kind of knowledge is there in this state?

In addition, children are often lost and cannot answer due to lack of self-confidence. They know and understand the material, but the words don’t come out of their mouths. In such cases, prayer for study will definitely help. To support a person’s spirit, guide it unnoticed and calm it in the strength of the Lord and His angels. That is why they exist, to take care of us, the inhabitants of the earth. With this, they turn to those forces in which a person believes. The latter is very important. Why offer prayers into the void? The space you are accessing must be filled with essence.

Prayer for good studies

Let's talk now about practice. People often ask, who is the right person to contact? Should I ask some saint or the Lord? In fact, the prayer for study is read with love and trust. After all, you are waiting for an answer in the form of the necessary spiritual help. Who causes these feelings? The Lord and his faithful followers. Therefore, it doesn’t matter at all who is mentioned in the texts. All prayers to the Lord go away. But only if they are filled with sincerity and faith. Remember the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector? The meaning is not in the texts, but in the soul. Therefore, it is necessary for the student not to slip a piece of paper with a prayer, but to explain it away. It's the same with parents.

Without understanding what you are muttering, you will not reach the Throne of the Lord. Below are the texts of the prayers. They can be used with some thought in advance. The essence of the words is to ask the saints to guide the student along the path leading to God. So that the researcher of new knowledge can rise in thoughts and spirit to the level of the information received. It should be used not to harm others, but for the benefit of humanity.

Prayer text

• “Great Lord! Send down to Your servant (name) the grace of the Holy Spirit. Let him strengthen his strength, so that by listening to the teacher and teacher of knowledge he can grow to Your glory, parental consolation. To become useful to the Fatherland and the Church. Amen!"

Nothing bad will happen if you change the text a little, leaving its meaning intact. Prayer before the exam:

• "Jesus Christ! Bless Your servant (name) before the test. Send your help so that I can overcome all obstacles and achieve the desired success. Good for you, Lord, the Fatherland and me! Amen!"

It's the same here. Don't rely on the text. Especially when other words come from the soul. You yourself talk to the Lord, decide what to ask for.

Who can't prayers help?

Not everyone is raised in the faith these days. There are atheist families. Some people don't think about such things at all. Therefore, prayer for help in studying is not for everyone. It is built on faith. Let us emphasize, not in words, but in feelings. It does not appear out of nowhere. And it’s not worth praying when you don’t accept God in your soul. There are other methods. A few more words about representatives of other faiths. They sometimes turn to Orthodox saints. There is no prohibition here. God is One. Is it necessary to go to the temple? This question is personal. No one will tell you firmly that you should do this and not another. But it is recommended to look into the church sometimes. There is a special atmosphere there that has a positive effect on nervous system, and on the level of trust in the Lord.

Study plot

What should the one whom people call unbelieving Thomas do? There are no problems with this either. Folk wisdom gave birth to a lot of advice and recommendations. If you believe in them, then practice the spell to study. It is recommended to read it in the evening. Needed on clean slate Write on paper what kind of success you are striving for. Do this in detail, taking into account the level of your own potential. That is, it is undesirable for a solid C student to aim at gold medal. Meaning? You should think over the text by candlelight. Fold the sheet into an envelope. Seal with candle wax. So say:

• “This message written is my sincere wish. Let it come true, everything in your studies works out without obstacles! Amen!"

Place the prepared magic bag under your pillow and go to bed. Repeat the ritual when failure occurs or the level of performance increases. Burn the old bag.

Conclusion

When you turn to those forces in which you believe for help, remember that they will not cram for you. This is a human matter. Higher entities support morally and spiritually. They contribute to a sense of self-confidence, increased speed of thinking and reaction. God for Christians is triune. So, we get the answer in the realm of the Spirit. That is, where a person is born Creative skills. And memory and skills should be formed and trained independently! Good luck and success in your studies!

School and student years are considered the most carefree time, but it seems so only from the height of years and experience. It cannot be denied that this period lays the foundation for the personality and shapes the worldview. The quality of learning is influenced not only by the curriculum, but also by the entire environment in which the child or young person finds himself. No parent wants their children to have problems at school because they failed to connect with classmates or teachers. Any learning will be a burden if the child feels disadvantaged, misunderstood and unaccepted. Therefore, parents read a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker about their child’s education. A healthy atmosphere helps you concentrate on your studies and not waste energy on outside problems.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

Studying, even without interacting with other people, causes stress. Exams, quizzes, and tests cause anxiety and worry, especially as the deadline gets closer. In this case, people often turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for success in their studies. It’s not for nothing that he is depicted with a book on most icons - in early age and he mastered reading and writing quite easily. Bishop Nicholas was always drawn to knowledge and tried to study all the sciences that were known at that time.

O Saint Nicholas, People's Pleasant! We remember and honor Thy holy kindness, Do not forsake God’s (God’s) sinner’s servant (sinful) even now! Clear my mind of unnecessary thoughts, deign to bring peace to my soul, Grant me, be lenient, the intelligence for the upcoming exam! I believe that You are blessed and just, I have holy hope for Your salvation, Hear my prayer for the sake of our Lord. Amen

It is important to remember that a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for help in studying is only an appeal to the saint for help. Even strong faith and reading prayers will not perform a miracle if you do not make an effort, but rely only on God’s mercy. The saints will help and protect if a person sincerely desires this and does not hope for a miracle, but puts a lot of effort into achieving the goal, asking only for blessings and support.

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Tatiana

It’s not only St. Nicholas the Wonderworker that people turn to for help with their studies. The Holy Martyr Tatiana is best known as the patroness of all students. Tatyana lived in the 3rd century AD, it is difficult to call her literate. By faith and fortitude, she earned a place among the saints, did not betray God and did not renounce him in difficult moments. Every year, on January 25, Tatyana's Day is celebrated, which is also called Student's Day.

On the eve of the new school year, schoolchildren and students visit the temple to read a prayer in front of the holy image and light candles. They often remember her before the session, read a prayer to Tatyana before the exam and important days while studying.

O holy martyr Tatiano, now accept us who pray and fall before your holy icon. Pray for us, servants of God (names), that we may be delivered from all sorrows and illnesses of the soul and body, and may live piously in this present life, and in the next century grant us, with all the saints, to worship in the Trinity the glorious God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel for help in studying

Everyone who has been baptized has a guardian angel, whom the Lord himself instructed to look after the person and protect him from adversity. The angel does not leave a person either in moments of joy or in moments of trouble and misfortune. They pray to the guardian angel for help in their studies every day, asking for support in the coming day.

Holy angel of Christ, faithful servant of God, warrior of His heavenly army, I appeal to you in prayer, crossing myself with the holy cross. Send me heavenly grace to my spiritual strength and grant me meaning and understanding, so that I may sensitively listen to the godly teaching that the teacher conveys to us, and my mind will grow extremely for the glory of the Lord, people and the Holy Orthodox Church for good. I ask you this, angel of Christ. Amen.

Prayer to the Lord

They ask the Lord for blessings before every important task, and then thank and praise them. It wouldn’t hurt to read him a prayer before the test. , or other important learning event.

Most gracious Lord, bestow upon us the grace of Your Holy Spirit, bestowing and strengthening our spiritual strength, so that, by listening to the teaching taught to us, we may grow to You, our Creator, for the glory, for the comfort of our parents, for the benefit of the Church and the Fatherland. Amen.

The Lord and the saints teach us love and honesty, and condemn laziness. Prayer serves as an appeal to them, but it brings great joy to the believer. For any important and responsible undertaking, we need a sober mind and calmness, which prayers bring us.

For a long time Orthodox people they offered prayers to the patron saints who help children in their studies and teachers in their difficult work. There are many patron icons of students and teachers. In addition to the Almighty, His saints - Orthodox saints - help schoolchildren and students in their studies. In addition, there are several icons Holy Mother of God, to which the glory of miracle workers was established: through prayers in front of these images, mothers asked for understanding and academic success for their children.

We will tell you about the main icons of the Mother of God and the Saints who patronize the disciples.

There are three main icons of the Mother of God, in front of which they pray for success in their studies and good luck in exams.

The first of them is . This icon of the Mother of God helps children in their studies, as well as those children who have weak development of mental abilities. That's why it's called the “Key of Reason.”

Another icon of the Mother of God - zas duller of children, received the name because those praying in front of him received help in raising children. The “Education” icon became famous throughout Russia for its miracles.In front of her, parents pray for their children, asking the Mother of God to take them under her protection, send them reason and fill their hearts with wisdom.

The next icon of the Mother of God, helping the disciples, is called “Adding the Mind.” The icon of the Mother of God helps children suffering from mental weakness or learning difficulties. Parents also ask before the “Growing Minds” icon for the moral guidance of their children and the enrichment of their young, fragile minds with Christian wisdom.

Moving on to the icons of Saints helping schoolchildren, students and teachers, one cannot help but note the images of Tatiana of Rome, Sergius of Radonezh, John of Kronstadt, Matrona of Moscow, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Xenia of Petersburg, John of Ryl, Cyril and Methodius, Nahum the Preacher.

Revered in Russia as heavenly patroness students. Saint's Memorial Day coincides with the founding day of Moscow State University and Student's Day in our country. At the first building of Moscow State University - the Faculty of Journalism on Mokhovaya Street - a small temple was built in honor of the martyr Tatiana. Both students of the Faculty of Journalism and students of other institutions often come to pray to her on the eve of exams.

He began studying science at the age of 7. However, from the very first days at school, he realized that he had no talent for learning: the child could not even read Holy Scripture. His parents scolded him, and his friends and older brothers made fun of the unfortunate student. Every day he prayed to the Lord God to help him master literacy and reading. And one day a miracle happened: Sergius met a noble old man, under whose face the Angel of the Lord was hiding. The boy poured out his soul to the stranger, and he promised him that his dreams would definitely come true - Sergius would not only master the Holy Scriptures, but also surpass all his friends in teaching. On the same day, the boy was able to read the lines from the Gospel correctly for the first time, and he did it so beautifully and soulfully that it never occurred to anyone else to joke about him. Subsequently, other sciences were easy for him, but he preferred eternal service to the Lord. For his ardent faith and righteous life, God rewarded the saint with the gift of miracles. People turn to Sergius for help in a variety of cases, and he is especially willing to respond to prayers for success in studies. There are numerous testimonies from clergy about how, during their studies at the seminary or on the path of monasticism, the saint helped them with spiritual support. Ordinary students also receive the bright help of Sergius of Radonezh.

He started studying at school at the age of 6, but knowledge was given to him with great difficulty. This saddened the child very much - after all, his parents spent all available funds on his education. The saint himself recalled this period of his life as follows: “I could not in any way grasp the identity between our speech and writing, between sound and letter.” John often got up at night to pray to God and in his spiritual dialogue asked Him for a drop of understanding that would help him understand science and master literacy. Little John’s aspirations were heard - little by little things at school began to improve, and as a result the saint graduated as the best student, and subsequently brilliantly graduated from the Arkhangelsk Seminary and was enrolled at the expense of the state in the Theological Academy of St. Petersburg. John of Kronstadt always advised to seek consolation in sincere prayer and faith in God. And now he himself responds to the calls of the suffering and especially to the prayers for successful studies.

She became famous even in her earthly years - she never refused to help people and performed many miracles. A significant part of them was related to assistance in educational matters. Zinaida Zhdanova, the saint’s closest friend, always admired her mother’s amazing insight. Once the saint even helped her defend her diploma. The girl studied at the architectural academy and was very afraid of protection - the director openly told her that she would not pass the exam. Hoping for a miracle, the student came to Matrona. And although the saint had no education, she closed her eyes and suddenly began listing the names of famous architects, street names and even house numbers in the Italian city of Florence. It seemed that Matrona saw all this in reality - she told Zinaida how to improve the project. The girl redid the drawings all night, and in the morning, during her defense, she received an excellent mark! Matrona of Moscow also responds to prayers for help in her studies in our days.

A great miracle worker, revered not only by Christians, but also by Buddhists and Muslims. The saint willingly responds to every kind request, including prayers for help in his studies. There is a lot of evidence about Nicholas’s heavenly patronage for successfully passing exams or mastering science.

Orthodox Christians also often turn to them for help in matters of education and study.

The icon helps children suffering from mental weakness or learning difficulties, protects weak children and guides them on the true path.

The icon helps in enlightening the mind and protecting the soul from temptations of other faiths and false teachings. If there are pupils or students in the family or among relatives and friends, or others who are currently studying, prayer in front of their icon helps in acquiring knowledge and other skills. They patronize everyone who resorts to them prayer help in educational matters in relation to both oneself and others.

Our ancestors had the custom of sending their children to study from the day and on December 1, they turned to the prophet with a prayer for his assistance and help to all those starting to study. In the old days, on the day of the prophet Nahum, fathers of families began to teach their children to read and write. For this purpose, arrangements were made in advance with the parish sexton or other person. The whole family went to church, where after mass they served a prayer service, asking for a blessing on the youth. The teacher appeared at the appointed time at the parents' house, where he was greeted with honor and with a kind word, were seated in the front corner with bows. Here, holding his son by the hand, the father handed him over to the teacher with requests to teach him to be smart and treat him to beatings for laziness. The student, approaching the teacher, was obliged to create three prostrations. After this, the teacher gently hit his student on the back three times with a whip. The mother sat her son at the table, handed him a patterned bone pointer, the teacher unfolded the alphabet, and the great wisdom began: az-earth-er-az. After the work, the teachers treated them to what God had sent and gave them gifts. This custom is explained by the fact that the month of December is the most convenient and free month in agricultural life for rural children to study books, and our church dedicates the first day of this month to the memory of St. Naum. It is also natural that, when thinking about engaging in science - a mental matter - one of our simple-minded readers might think that the very name of the prophet - Nahum - is related to the education of the mind. Russian peasants said about Naum: “Father Naum brings to mind” - and they believed that it is good to start teaching children not only on the day of St. Naum, but at every time of the year with prayer to him.

Human life is full various situations, the success of which is impossible to predict. For example, examination tests during admission to a university, when moving from one class to another. Even excellent students experience excitement before such an event. No matter how much you would like it, you cannot be sure of success in advance.

This is what forces many to resort to prayers the day before, which should ensure success and good luck in their studies. They can be read not only by schoolchildren and students, but also by their parents, friends - everyone who cares about the fate of the future young specialist. Who can you turn to in such a need, what saints help you study successfully? Find out from our article.

Prayer for study before the icon of Adding Mind

Believers call on the Most Holy Theotokos in a variety of situations. Prayers for studying at school are said in front of a rare image of the Queen of Heaven. It was painted by an artist who lived in Rybinsk in the 17th century. The story took place after the church schism that took place during the reign of Patriarch Nikon. A certain icon painter tried to understand the theological subtleties that led to the controversy, but could not. As a result, the unfortunate man lost his mind.

In moments of enlightenment, which sometimes happened, the master began to pray Mother of God. And then one day she herself appeared to him in a dream and ordered him to paint an icon. But the artist had to convey his vision exactly, in every detail. The work did not go quickly, but in the end it was finished, and a clear mind returned to the man. And the image has since been known in Russia under the name “Adding Mind.”

• The icon has a non-standard composition - the figures of Christ and the Mother of God are almost completely hidden under the vestments (it copies the phelonion, part of the vestments of the Orthodox clergy).
• The heads of the saints are covered with large crowns.
• Angels are depicted above them.
• Jesus has a power in his hand.

Surprisingly, it turned out that the same composition exists in Catholic Church, only not in the form of an icon, but in the form of a wooden statue. It was kept in the Italian city of Loreta, in the small temple of Santa Casa (holy house). It is believed that it was built by St. Helena in the place where the Virgin Mary lived. Then he was miraculously transported to Italy. Unfortunately, both the original icon and statue were lost.

You can pray in front of the image not only on the eve of important tests. It’s better to do this every day, because success in any business comes from consistency.

Prayer for success in studies:

“Oh Holy Virgin! You are the Bride of God the Father and the Mother of His Divine Son Jesus Christ! You are the Queen of Angels and the salvation of people, the accuser of sinners and the punisher of apostates. Have mercy on us too, who have gravely sinned and failed to fulfill the commandments of God, who have broken the vows of baptism and vows of monasticism and many others that we promised to fulfill. When the Holy Spirit retreated from King Saul, then fear and despondency attacked him and the darkness of despair and a joyless state of soul tormented him. Now, for our sins, we have all lost the grace of the Holy Spirit. The mind has become fussy with vanity of thoughts, oblivion about God has darkened our souls, and now all kinds of sadness, sorrow, illness, hatred, evil, enmity, vindictiveness, gloating and other sins oppress the heart. And, having no joy and consolation, we call to You, Mother of our God Jesus Christ, and beg Your Son to forgive us all our sins and send the Comforter Spirit to us, as He sent Him to the apostles, so that, comforted and enlightened by Him, we will sing a song of thanks to You : Rejoice, Holy Mother of God, who has added wisdom to our salvation. Amen".

Prayer to Saint Tatiana for studies

Oh, holy martyr Tatiano, bride of Your Sweetest Bridegroom Christ! To the Lamb of the Divine Lamb! The dove of chastity, the fragrant body of suffering, like a royal garment, covered with the face of heaven, now rejoicing in eternal glory, from the days of her youth a servant of the Church of God, observing chastity and loving the Lord above all the blessings! We pray to you and we ask you: heed the petitions of our hearts and do not reject our prayers, grant purity of body and soul, inhale love for Divine truths, lead us onto a virtuous path, ask God for angelic protection for us, heal our wounds and ulcers, youth protect us, grant us a painless and comfortable old age, help us in the hour of death, remember our sorrows and grant us joy, visit us who are in the prison of sin, instruct us in repentance quickly, kindle the flame of prayer, do not leave us orphans, let your suffering be glorifying, we send praise to the Lord, now, and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen

The story of Saint Tatiana

Lived at the end of the 2nd century. in Rome, her memory falls on January 25. The girl's parents were Christians and passed on their faith to their daughter. Having become an adult, Tatyana decided to devote her life to God. During the persecution organized by Emperor Severus, she was arrested. The martyr was brought to a pagan temple to force her to sacrifice to the gods. But through Tatyana’s prayer, the idol was destroyed. Then they began to brutally torture her - they beat her and threw her into a pit with wild lions.

But the torment, which lasted for several days, brought no results. The saint's head was cut off. Why did the martyr begin to be considered a study assistant? The fact is that the first Russian university, opened in Moscow, celebrates its birthday on the very day when the church remembers the Christian feat of St. Tatiana and her parents. Over time, Tatyana's Day began to be celebrated not only in Moscow State University, but throughout Russia.

Therefore, any applicant, no matter where he studies - at an institute or college, knows that the martyr Tatiana helps to acquire knowledge. Parents can also turn to her, asking for help for their son or daughter. Many universities today have prayer rooms or even chapels. Anyone can come in before class, light a candle, and collect their thoughts.

Prayer, as proven by scientists, calms the mind, the brain begins to work at a special frequency. This helps you calm down and focus on the main thing. In such a state, any matter will be argued.

Holy Righteous John of Kronstadt - how to pray for good studies

He was born in the 19th century, into a poor family. His ancestors were priests, and little Vanya dreamed of this. But in order to become a clergyman, it was necessary to study - master many subjects, read a lot of books. The parents were not rich, but they sent their son to a seminary in Arkhangelsk.

But things were not going well; young Ivan had difficulty mastering literacy. He was very worried about this. After all, the family gave almost all available funds for the child’s education. The boy did not sleep at night and prayed, asking God to help him. And so, things gradually improved. The future shepherd began to study so well that he was sent to continue his education at public expense. The saint graduated from the St. Petersburg Theological Academy with the title of Candidate of Sciences.

• One woman shared a story about how help heavenly patron helped her son enter medical school. On the eve of the exams, Tatyana went to the monastery of St. John, where the relics of the popularly beloved priest rest. She venerated his tomb and prayed before the image. Her son was not only enrolled, but was also able to get into budget place, because he showed excellent knowledge.

During his lifetime, Saint John of Kronstadt was known for his simplicity. He refused to help anyone, people followed him in droves. Every day the poor received alms from the righteous man, which helped them live until the evening. And after his death, the priest remained responsive to any requests - if they came from a pure heart. Knowing that the righteous man had difficulties in learning as a child, anyone can safely ask him for help in mastering the sciences.

For good study, read the prayer:

“O great servant of Christ, holy righteous Father John of Kronstadt, wondrous shepherd, quick helper and merciful representative! Raising praise to the Triune God, you prayerfully cried out: “Your name is Love: do not reject me, who am erring.

Your name is Strength: strengthen me, who is weak and falling. Your name is Light: enlighten my soul, darkened by worldly passions. Your name is Peace: pacify my restless soul. Your name is Mercy: do not cease to have mercy on me.”

Now the all-Russian flock, grateful to Your intercession, prays to You: Christ-named and righteous servant of God! With your love, illumine us, sinners and weaklings, grant us the ability to bear worthy fruits of repentance and to partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ without condemnation.

With your power, strengthen our faith in us, support us in prayer, heal ailments and illnesses, deliver us from misfortunes, visible and invisible enemies. With the light of your face, incite the servants and heads of the altar of Christ to perform holy deeds of pastoral work, grant education to infants, instruct youth, support old age, illuminate the shrines of churches and holy abodes.

Die, O most wonderful miracle worker and prophet, the peoples of our country, by the grace and gift of the Holy Spirit, deliver them from internecine strife; Collect the squandered, convert the deceived, and unite the Holy Ones of Your Catholic and Apostolic Church.

By your grace, preserve marriage in peace and unanimity, grant prosperity and blessings to monastics in good deeds, give comfort to the faint-hearted, freedom for the suffering unclean spirits, have mercy in the needs and circumstances of those who exist, and guide us all on the path of salvation.

In Christ living, our Father John, lead us to the unevening light of eternal life, so that with you we may be worthy of eternal bliss, praising and exalting God forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer to Saint Matrona for help in passing the exam

The Great Eldress is especially revered by the residents of the capital. This is due to the fact that the relics of the righteous woman rest in one of the Moscow monasteries. Many sought help and consolation from Matronushka, and received what they asked for. There are cases when she gave her blessing for good studies.

• When Oksana arrived, she wanted to enter Moscow State University. The competition there is huge, the girl did not count on own strength. On the eve of the exam, she went to the relics of St. Matrons, I stood in line for several hours. The moment she approached the tomb, her soul became very light. The exams were passed successfully!

The old woman herself never studied, because she was blind from birth, and besides, she was born into a poor family. She knew only one teacher - the Lord, one textbook - the Holy Scriptures. But God gave her the opportunity to help everyone who shows faith and perseverance.

Before the exam they read the following prayer:

O blessed mother Matrono, hear and accept us now, sinners, praying to you, who in all your life has learned to receive and listen to all those who suffer and mourn, with faith and hope who resort to your intercession and help, giving quick help and miraculous healing to everyone; May your mercy not fail now for us, unworthy, restless in this busy world and nowhere finding consolation and compassion in spiritual sorrows and help in bodily illnesses: heal our illnesses, deliver us from the temptations and torment of the devil, who passionately fights, help us convey our everyday Cross, to bear all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, to preserve the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, to have strong trust and hope in God and unfeigned love for others; help us, after departing from this life, to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father, glorified in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for good studies to Sergius of Radonezh

The collector of lands, the peacemaker, the spiritual teacher of our country is Sergius of Radonezh. Some people may not know this, but he is not only a healer and spiritual mentor. St. Sergius will always answer a student’s prayers, because he is the patron saint of all students.

IN at a young age the future monk had absolutely no ability to study. He couldn't even read. His classmates laughed at Bartholomew (he received the name Sergius already as a monk). How did the boy manage to overcome difficulties? With God's help. One day a schema-monk in black robes appeared to him and gave his blessing. It is believed that the Angel of God himself descended from heaven under the guise of a monk.

That same evening, Bartholomew loudly and emphatically read the required passage from the Holy Scriptures. Those around him immediately realized that a miracle had happened, and from then on they stopped laughing at the boy. Studying was easy for the boy, but he decided to go to a monastery, preferring live communication with God to academic science. However, St. Sergius happily helps those who themselves make efforts in the process of gaining knowledge.