Each of us treats our birthday differently. Some celebrate it on a grand scale, others gather only close people, and others do not highlight this date at all. It doesn’t matter what category you belong to, but if you are a Christian, then once a year you can turn to the Higher Powers for support.

On your birthday, it is customary to thank the Lord and your Guardian Angel for blessings (including earthly ones), help in Everyday life, mercy and protection, sing praises to the Heavenly Father and sincerely thank him for everything. If a difficult period has come in your life, ask the saints for intercession, solving problems, strengthening fortitude, protection from bad people and tragic accidents. Priests advise reading any texts of gratitude, for example, Holy words to Heavenly Angel or Thanksgiving for every good deed of God. And once a year you can read a special amulet.

Birthday prayer that is read once a year

A birthday is a holiday that is fraught with danger; during this period, a person’s energy becomes as vulnerable as possible. It is necessary to carefully monitor your well-being, not to risk your health, and avoid making important decisions. To protect yourself, be sure to read a special prayer that will serve as a powerful shield from troubles and will attract happiness and prosperity into your life. It is advisable to do this at the hour when you were born. If the exact time is unknown, pray in the morning immediately after waking up.

“Lord God, Ruler of the whole world, visible and invisible.

All the days and years of my life depend on Your holy will.

I thank You, most merciful Father, that You allowed me to live another year;

I know that due to my sins I am unworthy of this mercy,

But You show it to me because of Your ineffable love for mankind.

Extend Your mercies to me, a sinner;

Continue my life in virtue, peace, health,

In peace with all relatives and in harmony with all neighbors.

Give me an abundance of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs.

Most of all, clear my conscience, strengthen me on the path of salvation,

So that I, following it, after many years of life in this world,

Having passed into eternal life, I was worthy to be the heir of Your Heavenly Kingdom.

Lord Himself, bless the year I am beginning and all the days of my life. Amen".

What else does an Orthodox person need to do on his birthday?

One or two days before the holiday, it is recommended to visit the temple, confess and receive communion. Among the many canonical texts, there are those that help you directly contact your Guardian Angel. On your birthday, your connection with him is stronger than ever. Don't miss this opportunity!

“The angel of my birth.
Send me your blessing
Deliverance from trouble, grief,
From my enemies nine nine times,

From slander and vain blasphemy,
From a sudden and terrible illness,
From the point in the dark, from the poison in the cup, from the beast in the thicket,

From the sight of Herod and his army,
From anger and punishment,
From bestial mauling,
From eternal cold and fire,
From hunger and a rainy day -
Save, save me.

And my last hour will come,
My angel, stay with me
Stand at the head, make it easier for me to leave.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen."

After prayer, address the saint in your own words. Talk about what worries you, your needs and problems. Sincerely ask to fulfill what you want, and the intercessor will definitely help you. During this sacrament, it is very important to follow one rule: your message should contain only good intentions.

Every person has basic individual dates life, and is a birthday, name day and baptism day. We celebrate birthdays cheerfully with close friends, thank our parents, on name day we ask for the protection of our saint and angel, and on baptism day we ask for the blessing of the Lord and the spiritual development of our godparents who are responsible for our spiritual education.

Man is by nature two-part, therefore he is born twice: bodily and spiritually: That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:6). Without spiritual birth it is impossible to see the Kingdom of God. But spiritual birth is also impossible without physical birth. Therefore, a birthday for a Christian is a significant event. For non-believers, birthdays come down to congratulations, gifts and a feast. It's obvious that this is necessary. However, in the first place there should be thanksgiving to God, who gave the priceless gift of life on this day.

A day or two before the birthday (preparation):

• We attend the liturgy
• We receive the sacrament of confession and communion at the liturgy
• We order a health service (a simple note for health) for your birthday - on early liturgy when you plan to come to it yourself and for 12-30 days in a row.

On your birthday

On this day, you can order a thanksgiving prayer in the temple or pray at home at the hour of birth.

• Praying at home on your birthday, thanksgiving prayers (at the time of birth)
• We attend the liturgy and prayer service (any one in the church after the liturgy)
• Let's light a candle for our health
• We receive the sacrament of communion at the liturgy
• We order a thanksgiving prayer (a simple note for health) after the liturgy or the day before

Thanksgiving Prayer for Birthday

Birthday prayer, which is read at the hour when the birthday person was born. If you do not know the time at which you were born, then read the prayer 3 times as soon as you wake up on your birthday:

“Lord God, Ruler of the whole world, visible and invisible. All the days and years of my life depend on Your holy will. I thank You, most merciful Father, that You allowed me to live another year; I know that due to my sins I am unworthy of this mercy, but You show it to me out of Your ineffable love for mankind. Extend Your mercies to me, a sinner; continue my life in virtue, tranquility, health, peace with all relatives and in harmony with all neighbors. Give me an abundance of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs. Most of all, cleanse my conscience, strengthen me on the path of salvation, so that, following it, after many years of life in this world, having passed into eternal life, I will be worthy to be the heir of Your Heavenly Kingdom. Lord Himself, bless the year I am beginning and all the days of my life. Amen."

Prayer for National Day (Ukrainian version)

Lord God, Master of all the world, visible and invisible. It is Your holy will that all the days of my life remain. I thank You, Most Merciful Father, for allowing me to live one more river. I know that for my sins I am unworthy of this mercy, but You give it to me out of Your incredible lovability. Continue your mercy to the less sinful, continue my life in goodness, at peace with all my neighbors and in good health with all my neighbors. Give me plenty of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs. Cleanse my conscience as much as possible, strengthen me at the age of salvation, so that, following it, after living in this world for many years, passing into eternal life, I will be worthy of being an heir to Your Heavenly Kingdom. God Himself, bless this river that I am beginning, and all the days of my life. Amen.

Also, you need to pay attention to the next 12 days, because each day after your birthday symbolizes the next month. Therefore, you need to live these days as best as possible so that next year will be successful. You can then pay attention to the fact that how you lived the day of a certain month is how it will pass for you. For example, you were born in April, your birthday symbolizes the month of April, and your year as a whole, since it is your Birthday, the next day symbolizes May, then the day June, etc.
It is also appropriate to order a note for health for the first 12 birthdays in any temple. By prayer you will ask God for blessings on all your endeavors in the new year. Birthday is a reporting point. On the day of conception and the day of birth of a person, the program of a person’s life is laid, and it is on these days that it can be changed. Set up for bright feelings and love.

On name day or angel day!

On name day, in addition to thanking God, it is customary to read prayers to one’s patron saint, whose memory the Church celebrates on this day. If you can’t find a prayer, then use your own words. The most important thing is warmth and sincerity. We must try to receive Holy Communion on this day. Who is named after Orthodox calendar they read a prayer to the saint in whose honor it is named.

Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel, given to me by the Heavenly Father, I turn to You. My angel, protect me both in sorrow and in joy. Do not leave me in difficult times of my life, extend your merciful hand to me, help me overcome all life’s trials, give me strength, confidence and faith in the best, bright, kind. My Guardian Angel, protect me from all evil, from misfortune and grief, from theft and deception, from damage and evil tongue. Guardian Angel, given to me by God, I ask You, help me cleanse myself of my own bad thoughts and words, from actions that are not from God and direct my life to Light, Love, goodness and peace. In the Name of the Most High God, in the Name of Jesus Christ, I ask You, my Angel, my Guardian, do not leave me in my illnesses, give me faith in healing, be my faithful and strong protection. My guardian angel! I thank You and bow low to You for Your love for me. I thank the Heavenly Father, the Lord Most High, for sending me You as a protector and helper in my life. Glory to Thee, Lord! Glory! Glory to the Holy Spirit! Glory! In the Name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and Divine Mother! Amen!

Everyone has their own guardian angel and their own intercessor icon. I want to tell you about this God’s protection, which is given from birth. Pray in front of your icon, ask the Lord through it for healing, and it will definitely come.

Those born from December 22 to January 20 will be protected by the “Sovereign” icon of the Mother of God, and their guardian angels are Saint Sylvester and Venerable Seraphim Sarovsky.

Those born from January 21 to February 20 are protected by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and they will be protected by the icons of the Mother of God “Vladimir” and “Burning Bush”.

The icon of the Iveron Mother of God is the intercessor of those born from February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexius and Milentius of Antioch.

Those born from March 21 to April 20 need to ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are protected by Saints Sophrony and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.

The icons “Support of Sinners” and the Iveron Mother of God will protect those born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stephen and Tamara, Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels.

If your birthday falls between May 21 and June 21, you must ask for protection from the icons of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost,” “Burning Bush,” and “Vladimirskaya.” Protected by saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.

Icons of “Joy to All Who Sorrow” and the Kazan Mother of God are the intercessors of those born from June 22 to July 22. Saint Cyril is their guardian angel.

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet protect those born from July 23 to August 23, and the icon “Protection” Holy Mother of God“protects them.

Those born from August 24 to September 23 should ask for protection from the Burning Bush and Passionate Bush icons. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexander, John and Paul.

Those born from September 24 to October 23 should seek protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, “The Burning Bush” and “The Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord.” They are protected by Saint Sergius of Radonezh.

Saint Paul is the guardian angel of those born between October 24 and November 22. The icons of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” and “Jerusalem” protect them.

Those born from November 23 to December 21 should ask for the intercession of the icons of the Mother of God “Tikhvin” and “The Sign”. Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.

In every home it is desirable to have the Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers. Stay with God!

On our birthday, we often take stock of our lives, remember the years we have lived, make plans for the future, and dream about fulfillment. cherished desire. Orthodox and true believers, especially on this day, would like to say words of gratitude to God, the Guardian Angel and all the saints who help and support him. They do this through a prayer, which is read only once on their birthday.

Turning to the Lord on your birthday is of a slightly different nature and does not belong to the category of everyday things. Depending on a person’s age, state of mind, and health, prayer can have several purposes: gratitude, protection from life’s troubles and troubles, fulfillment of a secret dream, and attraction of good luck and prosperity.

Holy words are usually addressed to the Most High, the Most Holy Theotokos, the Intercessor Angel, and Nicholas the Wonderworker. This does not exclude prayer to the Holy Trinity or other holy martyrs. It doesn’t matter who exactly you turn to on this day, the main thing is to have faith in the existence of that invisible force that protects you and gives you hope for the best.

For those who doubt the choice of prayer to read for their birthday, they can turn to Father for help. Before talking with the clergy, you must stand at the church service, light candles, preferably take communion and confess.

It should be remembered that a prayer book is a way to establish contact with God. It can be mental or verbal, in a temple or in one’s own home, canonical or in free speech.

To be heard by God through prayer on your birthday, it is important to follow some rules throughout the year:

• Constantly improve spiritually (visit God’s Temple, confess, take communion, pray not only for yourself, but also for people close to you);
• Do good deeds;
• Don't break the commandments Old Testament(do not kill, do not steal, do not commit adultery...);
• Be able to thank the Almighty, be sincere and frank before Him in your thoughts and desires, and openly accept any of His influences.

How to convey the sacred words of a prayer service to the Saints on their birthday

The holiday prayer book usually begins in the morning, said three times or at the hour of your birth (if you know the exact time). Before the holiday, it is advisable to celebrate the liturgy in the Church and receive communion.

Buy twelve candles from the temple to light throughout the house during the holiday. Before expecting guests, thank your Angel and the Almighty for the opportunity to celebrate this holiday with your family and friends. At the same time, you can voice your main desire, request, request. Bow to the Angels for protecting you and pray that they will continue to protect you.

When meeting guests, you should not share with them your morning rituals and talk about how often you turn to the Almighty and what secrets you initiate him into. Your spiritual life should not be discussed over a drunken feast.

During the holiday festivities, limit yourself from alcohol abuse and excessive gluttony. If you decide on this day to offer a prayer of repentance to the Lord, a prayer to the Holy Protector, a prayer to the Angel for the fulfillment of a desire, try to correspond to a true believer, observing the traditions of Orthodoxy.

Powerful prayers read on name day

Prayer to the icon of the Mother of God

Women often turn to Our Lady on their birthday. After all, she is the strong intercessor of all mothers, wives who are the guardians of the hearth and family happiness. Young mothers and spouses turn to her to preserve the health of their children and protect them from misfortunes, hardships and adultery of their husbands.

Treat with special care and patronage mother of God to pregnant women who believe in her strength and protection. The birth of a baby is always joy and happiness in the family. Young parents, wanting to protect their baby from illnesses, evil eyes and various misfortunes, read a prayer of protection to the Most Holy Theotokos every year on this day.

Which icon of the Mother of God is prayed to on her birthday can be determined by the nearest date of celebration of the Saint. If the date of your birth coincides with the date of veneration of any icon of the Mother of God (or the next few days after this date), it should be considered your intercessor.

The list of commemorations is quite extensive. A prayer service is offered to the Iveron Mother of God icon on February 12. Prayers are offered to her by those who want to become pregnant, be consoled from deep grief and sadness, and get rid of unforeseen life circumstances.

Our Lady of Kazan is worshiped on July 8 and October 22. Believers who want to receive their sight and get rid of other serious illnesses pray to her. The suffering are looking for a savior and mentor in her. She often comes in a dream, guiding a person on the true path and, having enlightened him, suggests a happy path.

Pregnant women and fathers of future heirs pray to the Feodorovskaya icon on the eve of the birth of their baby. Its celebration day is March 14th. She will become the great Intercessor of your baby born after the thirteenth of March.

The full list of icons of the Mother of God can be found on official Orthodox websites. It should be remembered that it does not have such high value the fact of which icon you pray in front of. The main thing is to do this with a pure and open heart, a soul full of love and faith in the Creator. Express your gratitude, share your good intentions, ask for advice and look forward to lucky sign, which will become the most cherished birthday gift.

Prayer service to the Guardian Angel

A Guardian Angel is given to everyone from birth. It protects both the physical and spiritual shell of a person. To remember his daily presence means to be bolder, more resourceful, more courageous. Your requests to the Almighty will be heard faster, since invisible protectors take care of your well-being, praying to the Lord for your salvation and happiness.

The Guardian may refuse to protect you if you violate God’s Commandments, lead an immoral lifestyle, or do not comply with Orthodox traditions. It is possible to return his mercy if a person takes the path of the righteous and corrects previous mistakes.

A Guardian Angel can be given at birth or at Baptism. This will be the name of the Saint corresponding to your name and date of birth (baptism). If you were born in December with the name . Then your Guardian Angel will be Nikolai Ugodnik (Wonder Worker). The date of his commemoration is December 6 and 19.

Many people do not suspect how many Angels protect them, and who exactly these protectors are. These could be your ancestors, deceased relatives, people to whom you were very dear and close in this life. Therefore, in front of the icons it is worth saying words of gratitude to all invisible Angels. A prayer to an Angel can dispel fear, instill confidence that you have support, protect you from misfortune, cleanse your soul, body and mind from unnecessary vanity, drive away enemies, and lead you away from troubles.

Such prayers help to find love, get rid of loneliness, find your purpose and get a job you love. Angels also help to atone for your sins before the Lord.

The most strong prayer is morning. It will be like a breath of fresh air on your name day. Don't be surprised if you have a prophetic dream the day before, and it will be very pleasant for you. Don’t be afraid to ask the Angel for something, but don’t forget to thank him for his help.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel:

Prayer book to the Almighty and Intercessors

A prayer to Jesus Christ on your birthday can also be a prayer of thanksgiving, petition, praise, or repentance. On this day you can also send prayers to the Holy Trinity (Mother of God, Christ, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker).

When pronouncing a free prayer book to the Almighty, you should not be verbose or say unnecessary things. This will prevent you from being heard faster. God already knows what you need. Your words or thoughts should be in sync with your soul, heart and mind at this moment.

When asking the Lord, do not put household and bodily needs in the foreground. Seek spiritual enlightenment, joy from good achievements. Do not hold or develop melancholy and sadness where there is none. Be kind and more lenient towards others, forgive those who offend you. On name day prayer of thanksgiving Praise Jesus Christ at dawn.

On your birthday, you can read a prayer service to Nicholas the Wonderworker - the patron saint of travelers, seafarers, and everyone on the road. He is also a protector for young girls, orphans, tireless workers and everyone who believes in the power of goodness, happiness and prosperity.

On their coming of age, young girls often say a prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant to grant them a good groom, have a good marriage, strong family union, prosperity and well-being in the home. This powerful prayer to the saint can change your life and fulfill your plans.

Name days can be a reason to turn to St. Nicholas if you really need money and it is on this day that you urgently need financial aid. Your good goal will allow you to be heard this holiday. No need to ask material resources for something that won't change your existence.

Prayer service on the birthday of the deceased

It turns out that according to Orthodox customs, a person must be remembered not only on the day of his death, but also on his birthday. It is not necessary to visit the cemetery on this day. But mention yours before the Lord your soul mate follows with reverence. Be grateful that this person lived next to you. To do this, you can come to the Temple the day before and submit a note for the repose of the soul of the deceased.

You can bring food to church for remembrance. Usually these are sweets, pastries and what the relative loved during his lifetime. Light the candles and stand with the Saints. And at home, remember your loved one with a kind word over lunch or dinner.

Orthodox prayer that is read once a year

Let's not lie, Birthday is everyone's favorite holiday. The birthday prayer, which is read once a year, is Orthodox, and is intended to thank the Lord for all the blessings given to us daily. After all, people sometimes forget about gratitude to the Almighty.

Orthodox birthday prayer, which is read once a year: full text in Russian

Birthday prayer

In order not to waste time, before reading the prayer, carefully consider the wish you are making, maybe even several. At the same time, we must not forget that your desires should not be aimed at causing harm to other people. Do not wish grief, troubles and misfortunes on those around you, do not ask to deprive someone of good luck and fortune.

Prayer text

How clearly you formulate and verbally express your desire determines how quickly it will come true.

“Lord God, Ruler of the whole world, visible and invisible.

All the days and years of my life depend on Your holy will.

I thank You, most merciful Father, that You allowed me to live another year;

I know that due to my sins I am unworthy of this mercy,

But You show it to me because of Your ineffable love for mankind.

Extend Your mercies to me, a sinner;

Continue my life in virtue, peace, health,

In peace with all relatives and in harmony with all neighbors.

Give me an abundance of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs.

Most of all, clear my conscience, strengthen me on the path of salvation,

So that I, following it, after many years of life in this world,

Having passed into eternal life, I was worthy to be the heir of Your Heavenly Kingdom.

Lord Himself, bless the year I am beginning and all the days of my life. Amen".

Why is Birthday considered a special day?

The day before his birthday, a person is mentally exhausted, he is like an empty vessel. Having used up the supply of energy for a year, it will be filled with it only at the moment of its birth, that is, at the hour of birth. It is on this day that the process of human birth begins, and this process is by no means easy for the body and soul. Therefore, the day before this festival is considered one of the hardest days of the year.

Quarrels and disagreements with loved ones, sudden changes in mood and well-being are possible. On the eve of the special day, the future birthday boy is energetically weakened and, if there is insufficient attention to his health, he risks getting sick. For this reason, on the day before the holiday, it is better to refrain from serious matters and planning the future. For help in festive preparations It’s better to contact your family and friends or prepare for this event in advance.

During the holiday, try to limit your consumption of alcohol and heavy food.

Preparation for the celebration (1-2 days in advance)

• It is necessary to attend the liturgy;
• Sincere confession and communion will not be superfluous;
• Directly on the date itself, you need to order an early liturgy and service for health (for 12-13 days);

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the 12 days following the day of celebration, because the order of the days following the date of birth marks the following months. To next year has become successful, these 12 days need to be spent as interesting and fun as possible. Then you will be able to see for yourself that the day you lived as a certain month will completely coincide in its energy with this month in the future. For example, your birth month is November, therefore the day after your birthday will be December, and so on.

For these 12 days, it is also worth ordering a service for health in any temple in your city.

With your prayer you will ask the Almighty for blessings on all your endeavors in the coming year, and the date of your birth will become the starting point. After all, it is at the moment of conception of a person that the program for his future life and destiny is laid, and, therefore, these days it can be reprogrammed. Set the mood for goodness, love and sincere bright feelings.

How to read a prayer correctly

Before reading the prayer text, you must confess and take communion.

The most ideal time to read it is the hour of birth (if you know it, of course). If you do not know the exact time of birth, read the prayer 3 times in the morning holiday. It is necessary to light 12 candles purchased earlier in the church and place them around the house. Before receiving guests, thank the Guardian Angel and ask him to protect you in the future.

Which saint is better to pray to on your birthday?

How to properly prepare for reading an Orthodox prayer, which is read once a year?

In addition to a prayer of gratitude to the Lord, on name day it is customary for believers to pray to their most holy patron, whose memory is celebrated by the church on these days. If the text of the prayer is unknown to you, you can use your own words. The main thing is love, kindness and sincerity.

Each person has his own guardian angel and patron icon. I would like to talk about this in more detail.

Pray in front of the icon of your patron and ask the Almighty through it for what you want, and he will definitely hear your prayer.

Patron saints by birthday

• Those born in the time period from December 22 to January 20 are called upon to be protected by the “Sovereign” Mother of God, and their intercessors are the Most Holy Sylvester and Seraphim of Sarov.
• Those born on January 21 - February 20 are protected by the Most Holy Athanasius and Cyril, and are protected by the Mother of God of Vladimir and the Burning Bush.
• The Iveron Mother of God protects those born on February 21 - March 20. They are guarded by the Most Holy Alexius and Milentius of Antioch.
• Born on March 21 - April 20, the Kazan Mother of God serves as a talisman, and they are protected by the most holy confessor George, Sophrony, Innocent of Irkutsk.
• Those born on April 21 - May 20 are patronized by the Iveron Mother of God and the “Supportress of Sinners” icon. And the holy Tamara, Stephen and the Apostle John the Theologian serve as their guardians.
• If the day of your birth is between May 21 - June 21, you should ask for intercession from the image of the Mother of God “Recovery of the Lost,” “Burning Bush” and “Vladimir”. Protected by the holy saints Constantine and Alexei of Moscow.
• Those born between June 22 and July 22 are protected by the icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow” and the Kazan Mother of God. Saint Cyril stands guard over their peace.
• Nicholas the Pleasant and the Prophet Elijah are the intercessors of those born between July 23 and August 23, and prayers should be addressed to the icon of the “Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.”
• Those born between August 24 and September 23 should fall with fiery prayer to the “Burning Bush” and “Passionate Bush” icons. Saints John, Paul and Alexander protect these people.
• Those who were born on September 24 - October 23 can ask for the intercession of the Pochaev Mother of God, the “Burning Bush” and “Exaltation of the Holy Cross”. Their guardian angel is Sergius of Radonezh.
• Saint Paul protects those born on October 24 - November 22. And they are protected by the image of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” and “Jerusalem”.
• The intercessors of those born on November 23 - December 21 are the “Tikhvin” Mother of God and the “Sign” icon. Nicholas the Pleasant and the holy martyr Varvara are their guardians.

In addition to all of the above, it is worth saying that every home must have an Iveron Icon Holy Mother of God(Goalkeeper), protecting him from enemies and people with evil thoughts.

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Prayer is an important part of illuminating a person, but one should not approach it clumsily. In order for everything to be correct, you should definitely confess and fast for several days. And then, renewed and clean, begin reading the prayer. This prayer is not simple, it is carried out only on birthdays, so it is better to approach it with all responsibility.

Indeed, we should not forget that not only prayer must be read, but other rituals are no less important. In particular, go to the liturgy, receive communion, confess, and fast. This will make you feel freer and happier spiritually. Prayer is only a small part in this flow of hope and faith. And everyone will find their peace in it.

I respect faith, I try to go to church every week, and read prayers at home in the morning and at night. It’s much easier for me to live this way, all my worries immediately recede, and my soul becomes warmer, calmer and better. Previously, I was constantly tormented by various thoughts that simply caused me insomnia, but when I started reading prayers, I felt calmer.

I would like to express my gratitude to the author and this site for such necessary information! Every year, right before my birthday, I feel such spiritual emptiness, and I just couldn’t figure out what was wrong. It turns out that you just need to pray to God correctly and everything will pass, and energy will appear again for the whole year ahead! I came across this information at the right time, since it’s my birthday next week. Thank you!

Thank you very much for this prayer! I was looking for it for a long time and found it on your site! It’s just a pity that my birthday is not soon, but I will definitely rewrite it for myself and read it on my birthday! I am sure that on this sacred day for every person, any desire can be fulfilled. I hope that my wish will come true! Thank you again!

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Prayer recited for a birthday

With each passing year of our life, we begin to understand the value of the gifts sent to us by the Lord. Reading a prayer on your birthday makes it possible to thank the Almighty and Guardian Angel for all the bounties and benefits we receive from heaven in response to numerous petitions.

Having learned to offer prayers and requests to the Almighty, a person sometimes forgets about basic gratitude for timely divine help.

The Almighty is patient and merciful, he does not expect reward for his care, but nothing human is alien to God, so hear once again sincere words from his “child” (and, in fact, all people are children of God) will be pleasant to him.

One of my favorites Orthodox people prayers - sincere repentance before the Lord on your birthday.

Orthodox prayers offered on a birthday are divided into protective ones - designed to protect a person at the moment of vulnerability of his energy shell, and thanksgiving prayers - which glorify the Heavenly Father and the personal Guardian Angel who helps his ward in life.

Types of holiday prayers

If you are in doubt about what prayers you should read on your birthday (taking into account your age, state of health, etc.), seek advice from the priest of your nearest church parish; he will always suggest the prayer that is necessary. The most common among them:

Holy prayer to the heavenly guardian (your Angel)

Prayer of thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Prayer on the Day of the Intercessor Angel

The church does not prohibit freely addressing the Holy Saint (whose name you bear) in your own words. The main thing is that they are spoken from the depths of the heart and are sincere.

Popular birthday prayers

Reading the prayer correctly

Before pronouncing the sacred text, it is advisable to partake of the Mysteries of Christ. The prayer text should be read at the hour of birth (if you remember it) or three times in the morning of the solemn day.

You can buy 12 candles in the temple and place them lit while honoring the birthday person in the house. Before receiving guests, give thanks to the Guardian Angel and voice your request to continue to protect you.

During the holiday, try to limit yourself from excessive libations and abuse of food. Often energetically weakened people (according to the observations of psychics) run the risk of getting sick during the celebration or after it, paying insufficient attention to their health.

Separately, I would like to mention the prayers that are offered on the birthday of deceased relatives. It so happens that after the death of one of our relatives, we remember the date of his death more than his name day.

You don’t have to visit the cemetery on the name day of the deceased; there are special services for this purpose. parents' Saturdays, but remembering a kindred soul with gratitude to the Lord for the life once given is the sacred duty of every Christian.

Those wishing to honor the memory of a deceased relative should come on the eve of his name day to Orthodox church and submit a note for the repose of his soul.

Also, at your request, the priest can serve a memorial service at the grave of the deceased. You can also distribute food supplies (sweets, baked goods) to the poor and ask them to pray for the deceased.

It would not be out of place to celebrate the anniversary of the deceased with a “fraternal” meal, gathering all the relatives so that in conversations over an unpretentious meal they remember the affairs of his life, and what the deceased was like.

Remember that true faith is not determined by prayers certain days and knowledge of all church holidays. It involves constant spiritual improvement in the daily sacraments of prayer, humility, good deeds and observance of the commandments of the Lord.

Birthday prayers: comments

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I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing or not, but I differentiate between Birthday and Name Day. I spend my birthday at home and make sure to pray to the Guardian Angel. But on Name Day I try to visit church. Pray and be sure to light a candle to Saint Nina Equal to the Apostles. Unfortunately, her icons are very rare in churches, so it is impossible to place them directly in front of the icon.

My birthday is January 20th, please pray. holy matron and guardian angel. about health and healing.

Hello. My name is Lilia, I was born on February 17, 1973. Since these were very strict communist times, I was baptized in secret at home. Unfortunately, my mother was not told my name at baptism, and she did not ask about it. QUESTION - I don’t know my baptismal name and it turns out that I don’t have a name day. I would be grateful for your advice. Maybe someone has encountered this?

Your church name is read as Liliana

Only true faith, constant, and sincere prayers will save you, not millions stolen from people by sin... This is a direct path to hell. Puff up.

Only ONE TIME A YEAR - ON YOUR BIRTHDAY you can read this very powerful prayer to your Guardian Angel

Does a person need prayer? Needed! No one doubts its life-giving power anymore! She's like a breath of fresh air! She is like a spring of living water - it heals, protects from troubles, and gives strength in overcoming all adversities.

Regardless of whether there is a suspicion of damage or not, whether you removed it or not, once a year make yourself a talisman so that in the future it will not affect you not only Negative influence, but all sorts of misfortunes.

Among many prayers, there is one prayer that few know about, and yet it still exists! This is a miraculous amulet for those who firmly believe in the power of prayer. An appeal to your Angel of birth cannot be read every day, an angel is addressed only once a year - do not miss this important point!

In the morning, as soon as you get out of bed, read this prayer-appeal - out loud, sincerely, sincerely!

Birthday prayer

Birth is a very important moment in the fate of each of us. After all, it is then that we gain the life given by our mother and the Lord. Therefore, it has long been customary to pray for one’s birth.

Prayer of thanksgiving

First, you need to know how to pray correctly. We need to remember and thank the Almighty for the gift of life, the opportunity to enjoy every day and rejoice in the world around us. Prayer for your birth is very important, because it is, first of all, a manifestation of true love for God, with whom a believer shares his holiday and his joy.

The prayer must be read in the morning. It does not take a lot of time.

Lord God, Ruler of the whole world, visible and invisible. All the days and years of my life depend on Your holy will. I thank You, most merciful Father, that You allowed me to live another year; I know that due to my sins I am unworthy of this mercy, but You show it to me out of Your ineffable love for mankind. Extend Your mercies to me, a sinner; continue my life in virtue, tranquility, health, peace with all relatives and in harmony with all neighbors. Give me an abundance of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs. Most of all, cleanse my conscience, strengthen me on the path of salvation, so that, following it, after many years of life in this world, having passed into eternal life, I will be worthy to be the heir of Your Heavenly Kingdom. Lord Himself, bless the year I am beginning and all the days of my life. Amen.

Prayer expresses gratitude to the Lord. Having thanked him, you can ask him not to leave him further, continuing to keep an eye on the deeds he has committed.

Prayer for fulfillment of desires

With birth, a person has his own Guardian Angel, who protects him and guides him on the right path throughout his life. And during the celebration one must never forget about one’s intercessor.

This date is the traditional time for making your deepest wish, which should come true this year. Such a request must be supported by a strong prayer to the Guardian Angel and the Saints. Then everything that is planned will definitely come true.

To the Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all who have sinned this day, and deliver me from all the wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that I may not anger my God in any sin; but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen.

A saint who looks after a person is able to fulfill a dream and send happiness and prosperity from heaven, you just have to sincerely ask and believe that the wish will come true. Before reading the prayer, you need to make a request in your own words, clearly indicating what exactly you want.

After reading these prayers, you will thank both God and your Guardian Angel. They will help you find happiness and strengthen in your soul Orthodox faith. We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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On your birthday, read a special orthodox prayer. You can use it to fulfill wishes, for good luck. It is customary to thank the Lord for everything and ask for blessings for the coming year. Prosperity is sent to man by God, therefore requests are directed to him as the giver of all blessings. You cannot ask for sinful things in your desires: revenge, the breakup of someone’s family, any benefit for yourself to the detriment of others.

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1 Powerful birthday prayer

Once a year, on your birthday, it is customary to read a prayer of gratitude to the Almighty. Our spiritual development is associated with a state of gratitude. That person is considered spiritual who spends most of his time contented with everything and is grateful to God. Such a person does not look for those to blame, he shows humility, looks for ways and opportunities for his own correction. He sees God's mercy in everyone life situations. Gratitude influences our process spiritual growth, calls for grace and bestows longevity.

A birthday prayer of thanksgiving is a spiritual remedy that can help restore relationships, health, money, or happiness issues.

Powerful prayer:

When we accept God's providence in our lives and allow the Lord to work through us, then changes for the better always happen to us.

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2 We ask for good luck

On this holiday, everyone wants gifts, and the best of them will be a prosperous and successful year. The Lord Jesus Christ himself said: “Ask, and it will be given to you.” To fulfill your innermost desires in the coming year, a special prayer for good luck will be useful.

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3 Prayer on the holiday of loved ones

On the birthday of loved ones - husband, daughter or son, grandson or granddaughter - you can read a prayer for them. On this day, you can read the traditional birthday prayer, replacing the word “me” with the name of a loved one.

The best prayer for a child’s birthday would be a temple prayer and ordering a prayer service for health. When parents do not have time to visit the temple, you can turn to your godparents for help, because this is their direct responsibility.

A mother needs to bless her own child every day. This blessing should also be read on your birthday: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, bless, sanctify, preserve my child by the power of Your Life-giving Cross. Amen".

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4 Who else do they pray to on their birthday?

On your holiday, you don’t have to limit yourself to reading one prayer. It is advisable to be in church on this day or the day before, order a prayer service for health, and pray at the icons.

You can seek blessings from the following saints:

• heavenly patron;
• Holy Mother of God;
• guardian angel;
• beloved saint.

In addition to the Lord God, a person is cared for by his patron saint and guardian angel. The heavenly patron saint is considered to be the saint in whose honor the name of the baptized person was named. Everyone has a guardian angel, and through him the Almighty takes care of us, guides and instructs us. Holy Virgin hears every request and always comes to the aid of a person. Expressing love for the Mother of God, on her birthday they read a prayer to her.

Day of Remembrance heavenly patron is called Angel Day and is celebrated on the same basis as birthdays. On this day it is advisable to be in church and, if possible, confess and receive communion.

Prayer to the patron saint:

Prayer to the Mother of God:

Prayer to the Guardian Angel:

5 How to mark the date of birth of the deceased?

In Orthodoxy three are revered important dates In human life:

1. 1. The time of birth of a person.
2. 2. The date of holy baptism, when a new member of the Church is born.
3. 3. The date of the soul’s departure to another world, transition to the heavenly kingdom.

The Orthodox Church allows commemoration of the date of birth of the deceased. You can spend this time in the cemetery, giving alms. You can bring flowers to the grave and light a lamp. It is worth going to the deceased with prayer, because he has great need for them. It is better to visit the temple and serve a memorial service.

Birthday is not just a holiday beloved by many, but also perfect time to read prayers to ask for help from Higher powers. It is believed that the connection with heaven on this day is as strong as possible, so all sincere appeals will be heard.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel on your birthday

Believers believe that reading a prayer on this holiday is a manifestation of love for the Lord and a person should thank him for his life and ask for protection, fulfillment of desires and other benefits. The main link between God and man is the guardian angel, to whom you can turn with various requests. It is recommended to confess and receive communion before your birthday. A very strong prayer on a birthday is largely considered a talisman.

1. In the morning it is recommended to go to church for service. When you go home, buy candles.
2. At home, while alone, light candles in front of the image of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
3. While looking at the flame for a while, thank the angel for the opportunity to live another year. After this, a birthday prayer is read to the angel.
4. Repeat the words three times, and after that it is recommended to turn to the Lord in your own words.

Birthday prayers for wish fulfillment

To increase your chances of realizing your dreams, you can enlist the support of a Higher Power. It is important to understand that what you want will not fall on your head and will not be presented on a platter, since the Lord helps only those who work and deserve it. Thanks to his assistance, circumstances will turn out as well as possible, the main thing is to believe in it.

1. A birthday prayer for the fulfillment of a wish should be said at the time when the person was born. Most parents know this information.
2. If a person does not know when he was born, then it is better to say the text immediately after waking up, right in bed. It is necessary to light a candle, so place it next to you in advance.
3. It is better to learn the text by heart, but if this is difficult, then copy it onto paper with your own hands and read it, but without hesitation.
4. Prayer on your birthday helps you maintain energy, protect yourself from negativity, and set yourself up for the coming year.

Mother's prayer on her son's birthday

Every mother has the opportunity to help her child by protecting him from various misfortunes in life. For these purposes, there is a prayer on your son’s birthday, which will protect him from illness, bad company, damage and other problems. The clergy assure that sincere mother's prayer capable of working miracles and helping to cope with any evil.

1. The prayer to the Lord on his birthday should be read three times over the birthday person early in the morning.
2. You can recite the text directly in the temple in front of the image of the Mother of God or the main patron of children - St. Nicholas the Pleasant.
3. You should definitely light a candle in church for the health of your child.

Mother's prayer on her daughter's birthday

With the help of prayer, a mother can take care of her child at any age in order to protect him from disappointments, sorrows and different problems. It is worth saying that girls are weaker in energy than boys, so they are more in need of support from Higher powers. A prayer for a daughter on her birthday can be said in church or at home, most importantly, in front of the image of the Virgin Mary. The rules for its pronunciation are identical in the case of a petition for a son.

Birthday prayer for good luck

Who would refuse to be accompanied by fortune in solving various problems and achieving new heights? To attract good luck, there is a special strong birthday prayer that must be read at the time a person is born.

1. Pre-prepare three soft church candles so that they bend, but do not break. You also need to take a white tablecloth and saucer.
2. The birthday prayer should be said in the room where the person sleeps. Cover any surface with a tablecloth and place a saucer in the center. You need to stand so that you are in front of the table and look east.
3. Take the candles, hold them near your chest for a while and imagine how everything works out for you.
4. Intertwine the candles with each other, moving from bottom to top. Light the candles, place them in the center of the saucer and say the birthday prayer 12 times. It's important not to get confused.
5. The candles must burn out completely and it is forbidden to leave the room at this time. After that, hide the tablecloth and saucer in a secret place. Use them before next holiday it is forbidden.

Birthday prayer for marriage

Girls who want to walk down the aisle, but do not receive the coveted marriage proposal, can turn to Matrona of Moscow. This saint is considered the main assistant in solving love problems. A birthday prayer for marriage can be said in church in front of the image of the saint and at home, but also in front of the icon. It is important to believe that Matrona will certainly hear the request and will definitely make sure that what she wants becomes a reality.

Birthday prayer for health

No benefits will be needed if there is no health, so it is wished for the birthday person very often. To protect yourself from various ailments, you can ask for the protection of Higher powers. The main assistant in this matter is Nicholas the Wonderworker, who during his lifetime was known for his healing abilities. A very strong prayer on your birthday should be said in front of the image of the saint, which can be found in the church or you can buy the image for home. You can pronounce words at any time, but it is better at the moment of your birth.

Birthday prayer for love

On their holiday, single people can turn to the Higher Powers to ask them to bring their meeting with their soulmate closer. You can do this in your own words, which will allow you to express your request from the bottom of your heart. Church prayer on her birthday she is strong in that she creates special sound vibrations.

1. To start praying, it is recommended to light a church candle nearby and focus on your desire to meet your lover. It is recommended to supplement the reading of the birthday prayer with visualization, imagining the image of a man.
2. While pronouncing the text, it is necessary to concentrate energy at the level solar plexus where the heart chakra is located.
3. First, say the prayer out loud, then in a half-whisper, and a third time to yourself.

Birthday prayer for money

You can attract well-being to yourself with the help of sincere appeals to the Higher powers. The most powerful prayer on your birthday should come from a pure heart and with great faith in the result, since any doubts will serve as an obstacle.

1. It has already been said that it is best to say prayers at the hour when a person is born. If this information is unknown, then it is best to pray at the moment when the sun has set. This information is easy to find out.
2. It is necessary to prepare a church candle and an icon of the Almighty in advance.
3. First, light a candle and read “Our Father”, and then repeat the presented prayer 12 times.
4. After this, extinguish the candle, wrap it in a clean cloth or sheet of paper and hide it behind the icon. She should stay there until her next birthday.
5. A year later, the ritual can be repeated, but with a new candle, and take the old one to church and put it up for your health.

We celebrate birthdays every year - in childhood this is first and foremost festive table, gifts, guests. Over time, the holiday becomes an occasion to take stock. And for Christians, this is a reason to turn to God and read a special prayer on your birthday. How to celebrate this holiday in a Christian way? The answer to this question is in this article.

Story

Few people know, but the Jews did not celebrate birthdays at all. This is one of the reasons why it has not reached us exact date birth of Jesus Christ. The tradition of celebrating this day was brought to Judea by the Romans. But they were invaders who implanted their own, alien culture, usurped power, built pagan temples everywhere, and forced them to worship idols.

The usurper King Herod, who was not loved by the people, began to be the first to adopt all Roman customs. However, the majority of the population was still strongly against it; the Jews secretly hated the Romans and despised their traditions. Over time, however, Christianity went beyond nationalities, uniting people with very different habits, including the Romans. Many of them became martyrs, giving their lives for their faith in Christ. The customs gradually penetrated into other cultures.

Birthday prayer read once a year

Lord, God, Ruler of the whole world, visible and invisible.
All the days and summers of my life depend on Your Holy will.
I thank You, most merciful Father, that You allowed me to live another year; I know that due to my sins I am unworthy of this mercy, but You show it to me out of Your ineffable love for mankind.
Extend Your mercies to me, a sinner; continue my life in virtue, tranquility, health, peace with all relatives and harmony with all neighbors.
Give me an abundance of the fruits of the earth and everything that is necessary to satisfy my needs.
Most of all, cleanse my conscience, strengthen me on the path of salvation, so that, following it, after many years of life in this world, passing into eternal life, I will be worthy to be the heir of Your heavenly Kingdom.
Lord Himself, bless the year I am beginning and all the days of my life.
Amen.

Birthday prayer to Guardian Angel

O holy Angel, my good guardian and patron! With a contrite heart and painful soul I stand before you, praying: hear me, your sinful servant (name of the rivers), crying with a strong cry and a bitter cry; Do not remember my iniquities and untruths, with them I, the accursed one, anger you all day and hour, and I create abominations for myself before our Creator, the Lord; Show yourself merciful to me and do not leave me unfavorably even until my death; awaken me from the sleep of sin and with your prayers help me to pass through the rest of my life without blemish and create fruits worthy of repentance, moreover, keep me from the mortal falls of sin, so that I will not perish in despair and may the enemy not rejoice over my destruction. I truly confess this with my lips, as no one is a friend and intercessor, protector and champion, like you, holy Angel: for standing before the Throne of the Lord, pray for me, indecent and most sinful of all, so that he will not take away

Most good of my soul on the day of my despair and on the day of the creation of evil. Do not cease to propitiate the most merciful Lord and my God, may he forgive me the sins I have committed throughout my life, in deed, in word and with all my feelings, and may the message of destinies save me; may He punish me here according to His ineffable mercy, but may He not convict and punish me here according to His impartial justice; may he vouchsafe me to bring repentance, and with repentance may I be worthy of receiving Divine Communion, for this I pray more than ever, and I earnestly desire such a gift. In the terrible hour of death, be persistent with me, my good guardian, driving away the dark demons that have the power to frighten my trembling soul: protect me from those traps, when the imam passes the airy ordeal, may we protect you, I will safely reach the desired paradise, where the faces of the saints and heavenly ones forces continually praise the all-honorable and magnificent name in the Trinity of the glorified God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, to whom honor and worship are due forever and ever. Amen.

Why pray on your birthday?

Gradually, cultural differences smoothed out. The holiday took on new meaning in the light of faith. There is nothing wrong with gathering friends on this day and rejoicing with them. But everything should be without unbridledness and drunkenness. Today, on their birthday, Christians thank God for the gift of life by reading a special prayer. This is a special text in which a person remembers the most important goals of his existence, asks God to extend his grace.

It's a good day to visit God's temple, proceed to the holy Sacrament of Communion. The day before, you need to go to confession, cleanse your soul, and not just worry about food and clothing for your body. Only in this case will joy in the Lord, who is the giver of life, be complete. The date of birth into eternity is the day of baptism, but birth according to the flesh is also important event. This is a great opportunity to think about how preparation for eternity takes place. In such a difficult matter, you need to ask for help in prayer, which is read on your birthday.

Orthodox holy fathers advise conducting a spiritual audit, ordering a thanksgiving prayer service, and inviting your friends and acquaintances to it.

Is it always possible to celebrate a holiday?

It happens that a person's birthday falls on Lent(its dates always change). What to do in this case? Of course, you shouldn’t celebrate too vigorously; you can sit modestly with your loved ones and remember the good things that happened last year. The prayer, which is read for a birthday once a year, must be read at any time - but it is more logical to do it in the morning, because during the day you can lose all the prayerful mood with all the hassle.

There is another option, taken from church practice. There the celebrations of saints are postponed to more late date(for example, on the coming Sunday, when there are relaxations in the fasting regulations, oil and wine are allowed). You can move it a little further if, for example, before the end fast days There is very little time left. Then you can have a full-fledged barbecue feast. And mark the date of birth itself in a purely Christian way, staying in church for prayer.

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Should I pray to an angel on my birthday?

You can’t forget your Angel on your birthday; be sure to pray to him. Holy angels are given to every Christian; they protect people from attacks by demonic forces. Heavenly beings bring the prayers of their charges to the throne of the Lord of the universe. They also constantly pray to the Lord for us, asking for the salvation of our souls.

Why are they doing this? They fulfill God’s command, because this is the mission given to them by God. The angels themselves have a divine nature, but do not have a mortal body, like humans. Therefore, their whole being strives to do good deeds. When a person becomes better, takes steps towards perfection, it makes them very happy. Prayers to the Guardian Angel should be read not only on your birthday, but every morning and evening.

The spiritual life of Orthodox Christians should come first. You should also think about it on your holiday, marking the next date of growing up. Have you been able to do a lot of good deeds? Did you often study the Word of God or spend time idly, near the TV, in aimless conversations? Here's something to think about and keep in mind over the next year. God bless you!

A prayer read on a birthday once a year was last modified: May 7th, 2018 by Bogolub