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Orthodox saints. Orthodox saints and miracle workers. Suffering in the name of the Lord

According to the Christian religion, God gives each Christian two angels. In the works of St. Theodore of Edessa explains that one of them - a guardian angel - protects from all evil, helps to do good and protects from all misfortunes. Another angel - the saint of God, whose name is given at baptism - intercedes for the Christian before God. We must resort to the mediation of our Angel in different cases in life; he will pray for us before God. In addition, the Christian tradition has determined which holy saints can help in certain situations if you turn to them with faith and hope for resolving the situation. For example, about luck in blacksmithing in Rus' they turned to the patronage of the unmercenary and miracle workers Kozma and Demyan, the holy brothers - artisans and healers. Prayed against pride Venerable Wonderworker Sergius of Radonezh and Alexy the man of God, known for deep humility. The prayers were structured, for example, like this: “Reverend Seraphim of Sarov, martyrs Anthony, Eustathius and John of Vilna, holy healers of feet, weaken my ailments, strengthen my strength and legs!”
Orthodox Christians had patron saints who helped both in captivity of the enemy (the righteous Philaret the Merciful leads those awake out of captivity through prayer), and in the patronage of the entire state (Great Martyr George the Victorious, in whose honor the state award for services to the fatherland “St. George’s Cross” was established), and even in digging wells (Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates).
During their lifetime, many saints and great martyrs knew the art of medicine and successfully used it to heal the suffering (for example, the martyrs Cyrus and John, the Monk Agomit of Pechersk, the martyr Diomedes and others). They resort to the help of other saints because during their lifetime they experienced similar suffering and received healing by trusting in God.
For example, Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir (11th century) suffered from eyes and recovered after Holy Baptism. Prayers achieve success only with faith in the power of their intercession before God, from whom believers receive help. To make prayers more successful, they ordered a prayer service in the church with the blessing of water.
We present to your attention a list of saints who glorified themselves by helping people get rid of physical and mental illnesses. It should be noted that holy healers help not only fellow believers, but also other sufferers. For example, there is a known case where Metropolitan Alexy of Moscow (14th century) cured the wife of Khan Chanibek Taidula from eye diseases. It is Saint Alexy who prays for the granting of insight.
The proposed list of intercessors in illness does not pretend to be complete; it does not include miraculous icons, Archangels are the patrons of Christians on different stages life. Here is only information about saints - healers. After the name of the saint, numbers are indicated in brackets - the century of life, death or acquisition of relics by the church (Roman numeral) and the day on which the memory of this saint is honored by the Orthodox Church (according to the new style).

Hieromartyr Antipas(I century, April 24). When he was thrown into a red-hot copper bull by his tormentors, he asked God for the grace to heal people from toothache. There is a mention of this saint in the Apocalypse.

Alexy Moskovsky(XIV century, February 23). During his lifetime, the Metropolitan of Moscow healed eye diseases. They pray to him to get rid of this disease.

The Righteous Youth Artemy(IV century, July 6, November 2) was crushed by the persecutors of the faith with a huge stone that pressed out the insides. Most of those suffering from stomach pain, as well as from a hernia, received healings. Christians with serious illnesses received healing from the relics.

Agapit Pechersky(XI century, June 14). He did not require payment during treatment, which is why he was nicknamed the “free doctor.” He provided assistance to the sick, including the hopeless.

Venerable Alexander of Svirsky(XVI century, September 12) the gift of healing was given - of his twenty-three miracles known from life, almost half relate to the healing of paralyzed patients. After his death, they prayed to this saint for the gift of boy children.

Venerable Alypius of Pechersk(XII century, August 30) during his lifetime had the gift of healing leprosy.

Andrew the First-Called, holy apostle from Bethsaida (1st century, December 13). He was a fisherman and the first apostle to follow Christ. The Apostle went to preach the faith of Christ in Eastern countries. He passed through the places where the cities of Kyiv and Novgorod later arose, and through the lands of the Varangians to Rome and Thrace. He performed many miracles in the city of Patras: the blind received their sight, the sick (including the wife and brother of the city ruler) were healed. Nevertheless, the ruler of the city ordered Saint Andrew to be crucified, and he accepted martyrdom. Under Constantine the Great, the relics were transferred to Constantinople.

Blessed Andrew(X century, October 15), who took upon himself the feat of foolishness, was awarded the gift of insight and healing of those deprived of reason.
The Monk Anthony (IV century, January 30) parted with worldly affairs and led an ascetic life in complete solitude in the desert. He should pray for protection of the weak.

Martyrs Anthony, Eustathius and John of Vilna(Lithuanian) (XIV century, April 27) accepted holy baptism from Presbyter Nestor, for which they were subjected to torture - this happened in the 14th century. Prayer to these martyrs provides healing for leg diseases.

Great Martyr Anastasia the Pattern Maker(IV century, January 4), a Christian Roman woman who retained her virginity in marriage due to illnesses that tormented her, helps women in labor in relieving themselves of a difficult burden.

Martyr Agrippina(July 6), a Roman woman who lived in the 3rd century. The holy relics of Agrippina were transferred from Rome to Fr. Sicily by revelation from above. Many sick people received miraculous healing from the holy relics.

Venerable Athanasia- the abbess (9th century, April 25) did not want to get married in the world, wanting to devote herself to God. However, by the will of her parents, she married twice and only after the second marriage did she retire to the desert. She lived a holy life, and she needs to pray for the well-being of her second marriage.

Martyrs Blessed Princes Boris and Gleb(baptized Roman and David, 11th century, May 15 and August 6), the first Russian martyrs - passion-bearers constantly provide prayerful assistance to their native land and to those suffering from illnesses, especially with leg diseases.

Blessed Basil, Moscow miracle worker (XVI century, August 15) helped people by preaching mercy. During the reign of Fyodor Ioannovich, the relics of St. Basil brought miracles of healing from diseases, especially from eye diseases.

Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir(in holy baptism Vasily, 11th century, July 28) during worldly life he was almost blind, but after baptism he recovered. In Kyiv, he first of all baptized his children in a place called Khreshchatyk. This saint is prayed to for healing from eye diseases.

Vasily Novgorodsky(XIV century, August 5) - archpastor, famous for, that during an epidemic of ulcers, also known as the Black Death, which wiped out almost two-thirds of the inhabitants of Pskov, he neglected the danger of infection and came to Pskov to calm and console the inhabitants. Trusting the reassurance of the saint, the citizens humbly began to wait for the end of the disaster, which soon really came. The relics of St. Basil of Novgorod are in St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. A prayer is offered to Saint Basil to get rid of ulcers.

Venerable Basil the New(10th century, April 8) they offer prayer for healing from fever. During his lifetime, Saint Basil had the gift of healing those sick with fever, for which the patient had to sit next to Basil. After this, the patient felt better and recovered.

Reverend Vasily - Confessor(VIII century, March 13), together with Procopius the Decanomite, imprisoned for icon veneration, they pray to get rid of severe shortness of breath and bloating.

Hieromartyr Basil of Sebastia(IV century, February 24) prayed to God for the possibility of healing those with sore throats. He should be prayed to in case of sore throat and in danger of being choked by a bone.

Rev. Vitaly(VI-VII centuries, May 5) during his lifetime was engaged in the conversion of harlots. They bring him a prayer for redemption from carnal passion.

Martyr Vitus(IV century, May 29, June 28) - a saint who suffered during the time of Diocletian. They pray to him to get rid of epilepsy.

Great Martyr Barbara(IV century, December 17) they pray for salvation from serious illnesses. Barbara's father was a noble man in Phenicia. Having learned that his daughter had converted to Christianity, he severely beat her and took her into custody, and then handed her over to the ruler of the city of Iliopolis, Martinian. The girl was brutally tortured, but at night after the torture the Savior himself appeared in prison, and the wounds healed. After this, the saint was subjected to even more cruel torture, she was led naked around the city, and then beheaded. Saint Barbara helps to overcome severe mental torment.

Martyr Boniface(III century, January 3) during his life he suffered from addiction to drunkenness, but he himself was healed and was awarded martyrdom. Those suffering from the passion of drunkenness and binges pray to him for healing.

Great Martyr George the Victorious(IV century, May 6) born in Christian family in Cappadocia, professed Christianity and called on everyone to accept the Christian faith. Emperor Diocletian ordered the saint to be subjected to terrible torture and executed. The Great Martyr George died before reaching the age of thirty. One of the miracles performed by Saint George was the destruction of a cannibal serpent that lived in a lake near Beirut. They pray to St. George the Victorious as a helper in grief.

Saint Gury of Kazan(XVI century, July 3, December 18) was innocently convicted and imprisoned. After two years, the doors of the dungeon opened freely. They pray to Guria of Kazan to get rid of persistent headaches.

Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica(IV century, November 8) at the age of 20 he was appointed proconsul of the Thessalonian region. Instead of oppressing Christians, the saint began to teach the inhabitants of the region the Christian faith. They pray to him for insight from blindness.

Tsarevich Dmitry of Uglich and Moscow(XVI century, May 29) sufferers bring prayer to get rid of blindness.

Saint Demetrius of Rostov(XVIII century, October 4) suffered from chest illness and died from this disease. After his death imperishable relics help sufferers who are exhausted especially from chest illness.

Martyr Diomede(III century, August 29) during his lifetime he was a healer who selflessly helped sick people get rid of their ailments. Prayer to this saint will help to receive healing in a painful condition.

Reverend Damian, presbyter and healer of the Pechersk Monastery (XI century, October 11 and 18), was called a pelebnik during his lifetime “and those who healed the sick with prayer and holy oil.” The relics of this saint have the grace to heal the sick.

Martyrs Domnina, Virinea and Proscudia(IV century, October 17) help in fear of outside violence. The persecutors of the Christian faith led Domnina’s daughters Virinea and Proskudiya to trial, that is, to death. To save her daughters from violence from drunken warriors, the mother, during the warriors' meal, entered the river with her daughters as if into a grave. The martyrs Domnina, Virinea and Proskudiya are prayed for help in preventing violence.

Venerable Evdokia, Princess of Moscow(XV century, July 20), wife of Demetrius Donskoy, shortly before her death, she took monastic vows and received the monastic name Euphrosyne. She exhausted her body with fasts, but slander did not spare her because her face remained friendly and cheerful. Word of the dubiousness of her feat reached her sons. Then Evdokia took off some of her clothes in front of her sons, and they were amazed at her thinness and withered skin. They pray to Saint Eudokia for deliverance from paralysis and for the sight of the eyes.

Venerable Efimy the Great(V century, February 2) lived in a deserted place, spent his time in work, prayer and abstinence - he ate food only on Saturday and Sunday, slept only while sitting or standing. The Lord gave the saint the ability to perform miracles and insight. Through prayer he brought about the necessary rain, healed the sick, and cast out demons. They pray to him during famine, as well as during marital childlessness.

First Martyr Evdokia(II century, March 14) was baptized and renounced her wealth. For her strict fasting life, she received from God the gift of miracles. Women who cannot get pregnant pray to her.

Great Martyr Catherine(IV century, December 7) had extraordinary beauty and mind. She announced her desire to marry someone who would surpass her in wealth, nobility and wisdom. Spiritual father Catherine put her on the path of serving the heavenly bridegroom - Jesus Christ. Having received baptism, Catherine was honored to see the Mother of God and the Child - Christ. She suffered for Christ in Alexandria, was wheeled and beheaded. They pray to Saint Catherine for permission during difficult childbirth.

Reverend Zotik(IV century, January 12) during the leprosy epidemic, he ransomed lepers condemned by order of Emperor Constantine to death by drowning from the guards and kept them in a remote place. Thus, he saved those doomed from violent death. They pray to Saint Zotik for the healing of those suffering from leprosy.

Righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist (1st century, September 18), help those suffering in difficult childbirth. Righteous Zechariah was a priest. The couple lived righteously, but they had no children, since Elizabeth was barren. One day an angel appeared to Zechariah in the temple and predicted the birth of his son John. Zechariah did not believe it - both he and his wife were already in old age. For his lack of faith, he was attacked by dumbness, which passed only on the eighth day after the birth of his son, John the Baptist, and he was able to speak and glorify God.

Saint Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus', miracle worker (XV century, June 28) - the first of the metropolitans in Russia, elected by a council of Russian bishops. During his lifetime the saint had the gift of healing toothache. They pray to him to get rid of this scourge.

John the Baptist(I century, January 20, July 7). The Baptist was born of Saints Zechariah and Elizabeth. After the birth of Christ, King Herod ordered all the babies to be killed, and therefore Elizabeth and the baby took refuge in the desert. Zechariah was killed right in the temple, as he did not reveal their hiding place. After the death of Elizabeth, John continued to live in the desert, ate locusts, and wore hair shirt. At the age of thirty he began to preach on the Jordan about the coming of Christ. Many were baptized by him, and this day is popularly known as the day of Ivan Kupala. At dawn of this day it was customary to swim; both dew and medicinal herbs collected on this day. The Baptist died a martyr's death through the beheading. Prayer to this saint can help with unbearable headaches.

Jacob Zheleznoborovsky(XVI century, April 24 and May 18) was tonsured by Sergius of Radonezh and retired to the Kostroma desert near the village of Zhelezny Borok. During his lifetime he had the gift of healing the sick. Despite the exhaustion in his legs, he walked to Moscow twice. He lived to a ripe old age. They pray to Saint James for the healing of leg diseases and paralysis.

Venerable John of Damascus(VIII century, December 17) for slander, his hand was cut off. His prayer before the icon of the Mother of God was heard, and his severed hand grew together in a dream. As a sign of gratitude to the Virgin Mary, John of Damascus hung a silver image of a hand to the icon of the Mother of God, which is why the icon received the name “Three-Handed”. John of Damascus was given grace to help with hand pain and hand injuries.

Saint Julian of Cepomania(1st century, July 26) during his lifetime he healed and even resurrected infants. On the icon, Julian is depicted with a baby in his arms. A prayer to Saint Julian is offered when an infant is ill.

Venerable Hypatiy of Pechersk(XIV century, April 13) during his lifetime he was a healer and especially helped heal women’s bleeding. They also pray to him for mother’s milk for babies.

Venerable John of Rila(XIII century, November 1), Bulgarian, spent sixty years in solitude in the Rylskaya desert. They pray to Saint John of Rila for healing from dumbness.

John of Kiev - Pechersk(1st century, January 11), a baby martyr, cut in half, belongs to the number Bethlehem babies. Prayer before his tomb helps with marital infertility. (Kievo-Pechersk Lavra).
Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (1st century, May 21) - guardian of purity, chastity and assistant in the writing of icons.

Venerable Irinarch, recluse of Rostov(XVII century, January 26), was a farmer in the world, during the famine he lived in Nizhny Novgorod. At the age of thirty he renounced the world and spent 38 years in the Boris and Gleb Monastery. He was buried there in a grave he dug himself. In retreat Irinarh spent sleepless nights Therefore, it is recognized that prayer to Saint Irinarch helps with persistent insomnia.

Righteous Joachim and Anna, parents of the Virgin Mary (September 22), had no children until old age. They made a vow, if a child appears, to dedicate it to God. Their prayers were heard, and in old age they had a child - the Blessed Virgin Mary. Therefore, in case of marital infertility, prayer should be addressed to Saints Joachim and Anna.

Unmercenary and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian(Kozma and Demyan) (III century, November 14), two brothers studied the art of medicine and treated without demanding payment from the sick, except for faith in Jesus Christ. They helped with many diseases, treating eye diseases and smallpox. The main commandment of the unmercenaries: “You have received freely (from God) - freely give!” Wonderworkers helped not only sick people, but also healed animals. They pray to the unmercenaries not only in case of illness, but also for the protection of those entering into marriage - so that the marriage will be happy.

Martyr Conon of Isauria(III century, March 18) during his lifetime he treated patients with smallpox. This help was especially valuable for believers in those days, since no other means were yet known. And after death, prayer to the martyr Konon helps in healing smallpox.

Unmercenary martyrs Cyrus and John(IV century, February 13) during his lifetime they selflessly healed various diseases, including smallpox. Patients received relief from ailments and celiac diseases. They should read the prayer in a sick state in general.

Blessed Xenia of Petersburg(XVIII-XIX centuries, February 6) widowed early. Grieving for her husband, she gave away all her property and took a vow of foolishness for Christ’s sake. She had the gift of clairvoyance and miracle-working, especially healing the afflicted. I was revered during my lifetime. Canonized in 1988.

Martyr Lawrence of Rome(III century, August 23) during his lifetime was endowed with the gift of giving sight to blind people, including those blind from birth. He should pray for healing from eye diseases.

Apostle and Evangelist Luke(I century, October 31) studied the art of medicine and helped people with diseases, especially eye diseases. He wrote the Gospel and the book of the Acts of the Apostles. He also studied painting and art.

Martyr Longinus the Centurion(1st century, October 29) suffered from eyes. He was on guard at the Cross of the Savior when blood from the Savior’s pierced rib dripped onto his eyes - and he was healed. When his head was truncated, a blind woman received her sight - this was the first miracle from his truncated head. They pray to Longinus the Centurion for the enlightenment of the eyes.

Venerable Maron of Syria(IV century, February 27) during his lifetime helped those sick with fever or fever.

Martyr Mina(IV century, November 24) helps with troubles and illnesses, including eye diseases.

Venerable Maruf, Bishop of Mesopotamia(V century, March 1 - February 29) pray to get rid of insomnia.

Reverend Moses Murin(IV century, September 10) in worldly life he lived far from righteously - he was a robber and a heavy drunkard. Then he accepted monasticism and lived in a monastery in Egypt. He died a martyr's death at the age of 75. They pray to him to get rid of the passion for alcohol.

Venerable Moses Ugrin(XI century, August 8), a Hungarian by birth, “strong in body and beautiful in face,” was captured by the Polish king Boleslav, but was ransomed by a rich Polish young widow for a thousand silver hryvnia. This woman was inflamed with carnal passion for Moses and tried to seduce him. However, blessed Moses did not change his holy life, for which he was thrown into a pit, where he was starved and beaten daily by his mistress’s servants with sticks. Since this did not break the saint, he was castrated. When King Boleslav died, the rebel people beat their oppressors. Among them, a widow was killed. Holy Moses came to Pechersky Monastery, where he lived for more than 10 years. They pray to Moses Ugrin to strengthen the spirit in the fight against carnal passion.

Venerable Martinian(V century, February 26) the harlot appeared in the form of a wanderer, but he quenched his carnal lust by standing on hot coals. In his struggle with carnal passion, Saint Martinian spent his days in exhausting wanderings.

Venerable Melania the Roman(V century, January 13) almost died in worldly life from difficult childbirth. They pray to her for a safe outcome from pregnancy.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker(IV century, December 19 and May 22) during his lifetime not only healed eye diseases, but also restored sight to the blind. His parents Feofan and Nonna made a vow to dedicate the child they had born to God. From the early days. For years, Saint Nicholas fasted and prayed diligently, and while doing good, he tried so that no one knew about it. He was elected Archbishop of Myra. During a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, he stopped a storm at sea and saved (resurrected) a sailor who had fallen from the mast. During the persecution of Christians under Diocletian, he was thrown into prison, but remained unharmed. The saint performed many miracles, and was especially revered in Rus': it was believed that he helped when traveling across the waters. Nikola was called “sea” or “wet”.

Great Martyr Nikita(IV century, September 28) lived on the banks of the Danube, was baptized by the Bishop of Sofia Theophilus and successfully spread the Christian faith. He suffered during persecution from the pagan Goths, who tortured the saint and then threw him into the fire. His body was found at night by his friend, Christian Marion - it was illuminated with radiance, the fire did not damage it. The body of the martyr was interred in Cilicia, and the relics were subsequently transferred to Constantinople. They pray to Saint Nikita for the healing of babies, including those from the “parent”.

Saint Nikita(XII century, February 13) was Bishop of Novgorod. He became famous for his miracles, especially in bringing sight to the blind. People with poor eyesight can get help by turning to this saint.

Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon(IV century, August 9) studied healing as a young man. He treated unselfishly in the name of Christ. He owns the miracle resurrection of the dead a child bitten by a poisonous snake. He healed both adults and children from various diseases, including abdominal pain.
The Monk Pimen of Pechora the Many-Sick (XII century, August 20) suffered from childhood various diseases and only at the end of his life did he receive healing from his illnesses. They pray to the Monk Pimen for healing from a long-term painful condition.

To the Blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia(XIII century, July 8), Murom miracle workers should pray for happy marriage. During his lifetime, Prince Peter of Murom, having accomplished the feat of freeing his brother’s wife from a snake, became covered with scabs, but was healed by the Ryazan commoner healer Fevronia, whom he married. Married life Peter and Fevronia was pious and was accompanied by miracles and good deeds. At the end of their lives, blessed Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia accepted monasticism and were named David and Euphrosyne. They died on the same day. Believers received healing from their ailments from the shrine of their relics.

Martyr Proclus(II century, July 25) was considered a healer of eye diseases. Prokle dew is used to treat eye diseases and cure intramural care.

Martyr Paraskeva Friday(III century, November 10) received her name from pious parents, because she was born on Friday (in Greek “paraskeva”) and in memory of the passion of the Lord. As a child, Paraskeva lost her parents. Growing up, she took a vow of celibacy and devoted herself to Christianity. For this she was persecuted, tortured and died in agony. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa has long been especially revered in Russia, considered the patroness hearth and home, healer of children's diseases, assistant in field work. They pray to her for the gift of rain in a drought.

Reverend Roman(V century, December 10) during his life he was distinguished by extraordinary abstinence, eating only bread and salt water. He healed many ailments very successfully, and became especially famous for treating marital infertility with fervent prayers. Spouses pray to him when they are infertile.

Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye(XVIII century, September 25) treated for prolonged blindness, appearing sick in his sleep. People also resorted to his help for leg diseases - the saint himself made a trek on foot from Russia to Siberia with sore legs.

Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver(February 16) on the fortieth day from Christmas, he received the infant Christ from the Virgin Mary in the temple with joy and cried out: “Now, Master, you release your servant in peace, according to your word.” He was promised repose after he accepted the holy baby into his arms. They pray to Righteous Simeon for the healing of sick children and protection of healthy ones.

Venerable Simeon the Stylite(V century, September 14) was born in Cappadocia into a Christian family. In the monastery with adolescence. Then he settled in a stone cave, where he devoted himself to fasting and prayer. People flocked to the place of his asceticism wanting to receive healing and edification. Invented for privacy new look asceticism - settled on a pillar four meters high. Of his eighty years of life, forty-seven stood on the pillar.

Venerable Seraphim of Sarov(XIX century, January 15 and August 1) took upon himself the feat of standing: every night he prayed in the forest, standing on a huge stone with raised hands. During the day he prayed in his cell or on a small stone. He ate meager food, exhausting his flesh. After the revelation of the Mother of God, he began to heal the suffering, especially helping people with sore legs.

Venerable Sergius of Radonezh(XIV century, October 8), boyar son, born Bartholomew. Surprised everyone with early age- on Wednesdays and Fridays I didn’t even drink mother’s milk. After the death of his parents at the age of 23, he took monastic vows. From the age of forty he was the abbot of the Radonezh Monastery. The life of the saint was accompanied by miracles, especially the healing of the weak and sick. Prayer to Saint Sergius heals from “forty ailments.”

Reverend Sampson, priest and healer (VI century, July 10). He was given the ability to heal people with various diseases through his prayers to God.

Saint Spyridon - miracle worker, Bishop of Trimifuntsky(IV century, December 25), became famous for many miracles, including proof of the trinity on the First Ecumenical Council in 325. During his lifetime he healed the sick. Prayer to this saint can provide help in various painful conditions.

Martyr Sisinius(III century, December 6) was a bishop in the city of Kizin. Persecuted under Diocletian. God gave the martyr Sisinius the opportunity to heal those sick with fever.
Saint Tarasius, Bishop of Constantinople (IX century, March 9), was the protector of orphans, the offended, and the unfortunate, and had the gift of healing the sick.

Martyr Tryphon(III century, February 14) for his bright life, he was awarded in his adolescence the grace of healing the sick. Among other misfortunes, Saint Tryphon delivered those suffering from snoring. Those sent by the eparch of Anatolia brought Tryphon to Nicaea, where he experienced terrible torment, was sentenced to death and died at the place of execution.

Venerable Taisiya(IV century, October 21) at social life became famous for her extraordinary beauty, which drove her fans crazy, who competed with each other, quarreled - and went bankrupt. After the Monk Paphnutius converted the harlot, she spent three years as a recluse in convent, atonement for the sin of fornication. They pray to Saint Taisia for deliverance from obsessive carnal passion.

Venerable Theodore the Studite(IX century, November 24) during his life he suffered from stomach diseases. After his death, many sick people received healing from his icon not only from stomach pain, but also from other celiac diseases.

Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates(IV century, June 21) became popularly known when he killed a huge serpent that lived in the vicinity of the city of Euchait and devoured people and livestock. During the persecution of Christians under Emperor Licinius, he was subjected to cruel torture and crucified, but God healed the martyr’s body and took him down from the cross. However, the great martyr decided to voluntarily accept death for his faith. On the way to execution, the sick who touched his clothes and body were healed and freed from demons.

Venerable Ferapont of Moisen(XVI century, December 25). From this saint they receive healing for eye diseases. It is known, for example, that Elder Procopius, who had had eye pain since childhood and was almost blind, regained his sight at the tomb of Ferapont.

Martyrs Florus and Laurus(II century, August 31) lived in Illyria. Brothers - stonemasons were very close to each other in spirit. At first they suffered from the passion of drunkenness and binge drinking, then they accepted the Christian faith and got rid of their illness. They suffered martyrdom for their faith: they were thrown into a well and covered alive with earth. During their lifetime, God gave them the ability to heal from various diseases and from heavy drinking.

Martyr Thomaida of Egypt(V century, April 26) chose death adultery. Those who fear violence pray to Saint Thomaida, and she helps in maintaining chastity.

Hieromartyr Kharlampy(III century, February 23) is considered a healer for all diseases. He suffered for the Christian faith in 202. He was 115 years old when he healed not only ordinary diseases, but also the plague. Before his death, Harlampius prayed that his relics would prevent the plague and heal the sick.

Martyrs Chrysanthos and Darius(III century, April 1) even before marriage, they agreed to lead a worthy life in marriage, dedicated to God. These saints are prayed for a happy and lasting family union.

Orthodox Christians most often turn to the saint whose name they bear with a request to pray for them before God. Such a saint is called a holy saint and a helper. To communicate with him, you must know the troparion - brief prayer appeal. The saints must be called upon with love and unfeigned faith, only then will they hear the request.

Russian saints...The list of saints of God is inexhaustible. By their way of life they pleased the Lord and thanks to this they became closer to eternal existence. Each saint has his own face. This term denotes the category to which they belong God's Pleasant at his canonization. These include the great martyrs, martyrs, saints, saints, unmercenaries, apostles, saints, passion-bearers, holy fools (blessed), holy believers and equal to the apostles.

Suffering in the name of the Lord

The first saints of the Russian Church among the saints of God are the great martyrs who suffered for the faith of Christ, dying in severe and long agony. Among the Russian saints, the first to be numbered in this rank were the brothers Boris and Gleb. That is why they are called the first martyrs - passion-bearers. In addition, the Russian saints Boris and Gleb were the first to be canonized in the history of Rus'. The brothers died in the battle for the throne that began after the death of Prince Vladimir. Yaropolk, nicknamed the Accursed, first killed Boris while he was sleeping in a tent while on one of his campaigns, and then killed Gleb.

The face of those like the Lord

Reverends are those saints who led through prayer, labor and fasting. Among the Russian saints of God one can single out St. Seraphim of Sarov and Sergius of Radonezh, Savva of Storozhevsky and Methodius of Peshnoshsky. The first saint in Rus' to be canonized in this guise is considered to be the monk Nikolai Svyatosha. Before accepting the rank of monasticism, he was a prince, the great-grandson of Yaroslav the Wise. Having renounced worldly goods, the monk labored as a monk in the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Nikolai Svyatosha is revered as a miracle worker. It is believed that his hair shirt (a coarse woolen shirt), left behind after his death, cured one sick prince.

Sergius of Radonezh - the chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit

The 14th century Russian saint Sergius of Radonezh, known in the world as Bartholomew, deserves special attention. He was born into the pious family of Mary and Cyril. It is believed that while still in the womb, Sergius showed his chosenness of God. During one of the Sunday liturgies the not yet born Bartholomew screamed three times. At that time, his mother, like the rest of the parishioners, was overcome with horror and confusion. After his birth, the monk did not drink breast milk if Mary ate meat that day. On Wednesdays and Fridays, little Bartholomew went hungry and did not take his mother's breast. In addition to Sergius, there were two more brothers in the family - Peter and Stefan. Parents raised their children in Orthodoxy and strictness. All the brothers, except Bartholomew, studied well and knew how to read. And only the youngest in their family had a hard time reading - the letters blurred before his eyes, the boy was lost, not daring to utter a word. Sergius suffered greatly from this and fervently prayed to God in the hope of gaining the ability to read. One day, again ridiculed by his brothers for his illiteracy, he ran into the field and met an old man there. Bartholomew spoke about his sadness and asked the monk to pray to God for him. The elder gave the boy a piece of prosphora, promising that the Lord would definitely grant him a letter. In gratitude for this, Sergius invited the monk into the house. Before eating, the elder asked the boy to read the psalms. Timidly, Bartholomew took the book, afraid to even look at the letters that always blurred before his eyes... But a miracle! - the boy began to read as if he had already learned to read and write for a long time. The elder predicted to his parents that their youngest son, since he is the chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit. After such a fateful meeting, Bartholomew began to strictly fast and pray constantly.

The beginning of the monastic path

At the age of 20, the Russian saint Sergius of Radonezh asked his parents to give him a blessing to take monastic vows. Kirill and Maria begged their son to stay with them until their death. Not daring to disobey, Bartholomew until the Lord took their souls. Having buried his father and mother, the young man, together with his older brother Stefan, set off to take monastic vows. In the desert called Makovets, the brothers are building the Trinity Church. Stefan cannot stand the harsh ascetic lifestyle that his brother adhered to and goes to another monastery. At the same time, Bartholomew took monastic vows and became the monk Sergius.

Trinity-Sergius Lavra

The world-famous monastery of Radonezh once originated in a deep forest in which the monk once retired. Sergius was in the house every day. He ate plant foods, and his guests were wild animals. But one day several monks found out about the great feat of asceticism performed by Sergius and decided to come to the monastery. There these 12 monks remained. It was they who became the founders of the Lavra, which was soon headed by the monk himself. Prince Dmitry Donskoy, who was preparing for a battle with the Tatars, came to Sergius for advice. After the death of the monk, 30 years later, his relics were found, performing a miracle of healing to this day. This Russian saint still invisibly receives pilgrims to his monastery.

The Righteous and the Blessed

Righteous saints have earned God's favor by living godly lives. These include both lay people and clergy. The parents of Sergius of Radonezh, Cyril and Maria, who were true Christians and taught Orthodoxy to their children, are considered righteous.

The blessed are those saints who deliberately took on the image of people not of this world, becoming ascetics. Among the Russian Pleasers of God, those who lived during the time of Ivan the Terrible, Ksenia of Petersburg, who abandoned all benefits and went on long wanderings after the death of her beloved husband, and Matrona of Moscow, who became famous for the gift of clairvoyance and healing during her lifetime, are especially revered. It is believed that I. Stalin himself, who was not distinguished by religiosity, listened to the blessed Matronushka and her prophetic words.

Ksenia is a holy fool for Christ's sake

The blessed one was born in the first half of the 18th century into a family of pious parents. Having become an adult, she married the singer Alexander Fedorovich and lived with him in joy and happiness. When Ksenia turned 26 years old, her husband died. Unable to bear such grief, she gave away her property, put on her husband’s clothes and went on a long wandering. After this, the blessed one did not respond to her name, asking to be called Andrei Fedorovich. “Ksenia died,” she assured. The saint began to wander the streets of St. Petersburg, occasionally visiting her friends for lunch. Some people mocked the grief-stricken woman and made fun of her, but Ksenia endured all the humiliation without complaint. Only once did she show her anger when local boys threw stones at her. After what I saw local residents stopped mocking the blessed one. Ksenia of Petersburg, having no shelter, prayed at night in the field, and then came to the city again. The blessed one quietly helped the workers build a stone church at the Smolensk cemetery. At night, she tirelessly laid bricks in a row, contributing to the speedy construction of the church. For all her good deeds, patience and faith, the Lord gave Ksenia the Blessed the gift of clairvoyance. She predicted the future, and also saved many girls from unsuccessful marriages. Those people to whom Ksenia came became happier and luckier. Therefore, everyone tried to serve the saint and bring her into the house. Ksenia Petersburgskaya died at the age of 71. She was buried in the Smolensk cemetery, where the Church built by her own hands was located nearby. But even after physical death, Ksenia continues to help people. Great miracles were performed at her tomb: the sick were healed, those seeking family happiness were successfully married. It is believed that Ksenia especially patronizes unmarried women and to already accomplished wives and mothers. A chapel was built over the tomb of the blessed one, to which crowds of people still come, asking the saint for intercession before God and thirsting for healing.

Holy sovereigns

The faithful include monarchs, princes and kings who have distinguished themselves

a godly lifestyle that strengthens the faith and position of the church. The first Russian saint Olga was canonized in this category. Among the faithful, Prince Dmitry Donskoy, who won a victory on the Kulikovo field after the appearance of the holy image of Nicholas, stood out to him; Alexander Nevsky, who did not compromise with Catholic Church to maintain their power. He was recognized as the only secular Orthodox sovereign. Among the faithful there are other famous Russian saints. Prince Vladimir is one of them. He was canonized in connection with his great activity - the baptism of all Rus' in 988.

Empresses - God's Servants

Princess Anna was also counted among the saints; thanks to her wife, relative peace was observed between the Scandinavian countries and Russia. During her lifetime, she built it in honor because she received this very name at baptism. Blessed Anna revered the Lord and sacredly believed in him. Shortly before her death, she took monastic vows and died. Memorial Day is October 4 according to the Julian style, but in the modern Orthodox calendar this date, unfortunately, is not mentioned.

The first Russian holy princess Olga, baptized Elena, accepted Christianity, influencing its further spread throughout Rus'. Thanks to her activities that contributed to the strengthening of faith in the state, she was canonized.

Servants of the Lord on earth and in heaven

Saints are saints of God who were clergy and received special favor from the Lord for their way of life. One of the first saints ranked among this rank was Dionysius, Archbishop of Rostov. Arriving from Athos, he headed the Spaso-Kamenny Monastery. People were drawn to his abode because he knew human soul and could always guide those in need on the right path.

Among all the canonized saints, Archbishop stands out especially Nicholas of Mirlikiy Miracle Worker. And although the saint does not have Russian origin, he truly became the intercessor of our country, always being at right hand from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Great Russian saints, the list of which continues to grow to this day, can patronize a person if he diligently and sincerely prays to them. You can contact the Pleasants of God at different situations- everyday needs and illnesses, or simply wanting to thank Higher Powers for a calm and serene life. Be sure to purchase icons of Russian saints - it is believed that prayer in front of the image is the most effective. It is also advisable that you have personalized icon- the image of the saint in whose honor you were baptized.

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Saints, saints, martyrs - what are different saints called?

It is not difficult to notice that different saints in the church are called differently: there are apostles, martyrs, saints, saints, confessors, passion-bearers... How to distinguish them? And is it necessary, if they have already been granted the Kingdom of Heaven?

All these names indicate the way these people came to God, how they used the talents given to them. The Orthodox Church honors the saints of God in various ranks: prophets, apostles, equal to the apostles, saints, saints, martyrs, great martyrs, holy martyrs, confessors, faithful, unmercenaries, fools for Christ's sake and passion-bearers.

ABOUT prophets we know from the Old Testament. These are those ascetics who received a special gift from God - to know the Will of the Creator about people and the destinies of the world. The Lord revealed the future to them.

For example, from the Old Testament we know about the so-called four Great Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel. Particularly revered in our time are Saint Elijah and John the Baptist. The Church also knows the names of the wives whom God awarded such a gift (Righteous Anna belongs to them).

Apostles- followers of Christ and, in fact, the first preachers of Christianity. From ancient Greek this word is translated as ambassadors, that is, messengers of Jesus. The Church especially honors the memory of the 12 apostles, among whom Peter and Paul are considered the supreme ones.

But this is far from full list. In fact, there were much more disciples and followers of Christ, so they call the number 70 or even 72. The names of most of them are not present in the Gospel, therefore full list was compiled already in the 4th-5th centuries on the basis of Holy Tradition.

Those saints who lived several centuries after the first preachings of Christianity, but also worked to spread the teachings of the Church, are called equal to the apostles. For example, Equal to the Apostles Constantine and Elena, princes equal to the apostles Vladimir and Olga.

Saints It is customary to call representatives of the third degree of priesthood - bishops, archbishops, metropolitans and patriarchs who have pleased God with their service to the flock. There are a lot of them in the Orthodox Church, but the most revered are Nicholas of Myra, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom (also called ecumenical teachers, who expounded the Orthodox teaching on the Holy Trinity).

Reverends They call those who served God in the monastic rank. Their most important work is fasting and prayer, taming their own will, humility, and chastity.

There are a lot of saints who shone in this face, because it is difficult to find a monastery that has its own history, but does not have saints of God. Another question is that time must pass for the saints to be canonized. The Kiev Pechersk Lavra is known by the Venerable Fathers of Pechersk. Famous and especially glorified are Seraphim of Sarov and Sergius of Radonezh.

The greatest number of saints came to the Kingdom of Heaven as martyrs. They endured terrible suffering and death for their faith. There were especially many such confessors during the time of persecution of Christians.

Those who have suffered particularly severe torment are called great martyrs. For example, the healer Panteleimon, Varvara and Catherine. There is also holy martyrs(accepted death in holy orders) and venerable martyrs(they suffered while in monastic vows).

Confessors are those who openly recognized themselves as Christians (confessed), but did not die a martyr’s death. Many confessors appear during persecutions for the faith.

The faithful are called saints of Christ, who were monarchs in the world (for example, princes or kings) and pleased God with their righteous lives. For many, they are associated with Alexander Nevsky, Andrei Bogolyubsky, Dmitry Donskoy and others, glorified in the Russian Church. In fact, this image of saints arose in the Church of Constantinople (they glorified the Byzantine emperors and their wives).

Unmercenary had a special gift from the Almighty - they could heal from physical and spiritual illnesses, but they did not take money for their help (for example, Kosma and Damian).

For Christ's sake holy fools- perhaps one of the most interesting and difficult paths to God. These people deliberately put on the guise of madness, although they had nothing to do with clouding of reason. They lived on the street, led a very modest and unpretentious life: they endured the hot sun and scorching frost, ate small portions of alms, dressed in rags, that is, they did not take care of themselves at all. For this, God gave them a special gift - to see the spiritual illnesses of other people.

Therefore, the holy fools engaged in denunciation, they could even directly tell the king if they saw that he was getting bogged down in vices. In addition, they hid their virtues, and for revealing the iniquities of others they often suffered insults or even beatings (although, for example, in Rus' they were considered “ God's people“Therefore, beating a holy fool was considered a great sin, but human malice transgressed this unwritten rule). A striking example of such a path to salvation is Ksenia of Petersburg.

Sometimes fools for Christ’s sake are also called blessed (for example, St. Basil the Blessed), but this word has different shades of meaning.

Passion-bearers they call those people who did not die a natural death, but, being Christians, suffered not for their faith, but for a righteous way of life, or gave their own lives for the well-being of others. Princes Boris and Gleb were considered the first passion-bearers in Rus'. Representatives of the family were also canonized in this rank of saints last emperor Russia - Nicholas II, who really led Christian life, but were killed as representatives of the monarchy.

We also know the names of some saints who are called righteous. Usually these are laity (also representatives of the white clergy) who led a righteous life and kept the commandments. This includes the forefathers (these include the Old Testament patriarchs) and the godfathers (primarily the parents of the Virgin Mary - Joachim and Anna), as well as righteous John Kronstadtsky, Simeon Verkhotursky and others.

The example of all these saints indicates that the paths to God can be very different, but one thing is fundamental: the presence of boundless faith and its reinforcement with good deeds, following the Gospel commandments.

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List of the most revered saints of the Orthodox Church by year of their life

The First-Called Apostle is one of the 12 disciples of Christ, chosen by him to preach the Gospel. The disciple of John the Baptist received the status of the First Called for being the first to respond to the call of Jesus and also calling Christ the Savior. According to legend, he was crucified approximately in 67 on a cross of a special shape, later called St. Andrew's. December 13 is the day of veneration by the Orthodox Church.
Saint Spyridon of Trimifunt (207-348) became famous as a miracle worker. Life of Spiridon, elected bishop city of Trimifunt (Cyprus), passed in humility and calls to repentance. The saint became famous for many miracles, including the revival of the dead. An adherent of strict observance of the words of the Gospel passed away while reading a prayer. Believers keep the icon of the miracle worker at home to receive God’s grace, and on December 25 they honor his memory.
From female images Blessed Matrona (1881-1952) is considered the most revered in Russia. The Orthodox saint was chosen by the Almighty for good deeds even before her birth. The difficult life of the righteous woman was permeated with patience and humility, with miracles of healing documented in writing. Believers venerate the relics of the passion-bearer, preserved within the walls of the Intercession Church, for healing and salvation. The day of veneration by the church is March 8.
The most famous of the righteous saints (270-345) is listed as Nicholas of Myra in the list of great saints. As a bishop, a native of Lycia (Roman province), devoted his entire life to Christianity, pacified the warring, defended the innocently convicted, and performed miracles of salvation. Believers turn to the icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant for mental and physical healing, and protection for travelers. The Church honors the memory of the miracle worker with prayers on December 19 according to the new (Gregorian) style.

Prayer to Nicholas the Ugodnik for help:

After the desired is realized, it is important to offer a prayer of gratitude to the saint:

Touching the myrrh-streaming relics of the Wonderworker, kept in the Catholic monastery of Bari (Italy), blesses believers with healing. You can pray to Nicholas the Pleasant anywhere.

The emphasis of Orthodox teaching is based on the spiritual principle of purposeful movement towards achieving holiness throughout a sinless life. Important advantage holiness according to Orthodox teaching in constant communion with God of the apostles residing in the Kingdom of Heaven.

List of Russian Orthodox saints canonized in the 19th century

Naming a saint (secular name)	Sainthood status	Brief information about the canon	Memorial Day	Years of life
Sarovsky (Prokhor Moshnin)	Reverend	The great ascetic and wonderworker predicted that his death would “be revealed by fire”	January 2	1754-1833
Petersburg (Ksenia Petrova)	Blessed righteous woman	Wandering Nun noble family, which became holy fool of Christ for the sake of	February 6	1730-1806 (date approximate)
Ambrose Optinsky (Grenkov)	Reverend	The great deeds of the Optina elder are associated with blessing his flock for charitable deeds and guardianship of the women's monastery	October 23	1812-1891
Filaret (Drozdov)	Saint	Thanks to the Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna, Christians of Russia listen to the Holy Scriptures in Russian	November 19	1783-1867
Feofan Vyshensky (Govorov)	Saint	The theologian distinguished himself in the field of preaching, voluntarily chose seclusion to translate ascetic books	January 18	1815-1894
Diveevskaya (Pelageya Serebrennikova)	Blessed	The nun became a holy fool for Christ’s sake according to the will of Seraphim of Sarov. For her feat of foolishness she was persecuted, beaten, and chained	February 12	1809-1884

The act of canonization of righteous Christians can be either church-wide or local. The basis is holiness during life, the performance of miracles (intravital or posthumous), incorruptible relics. The result of the church's recognition of the saint is expressed by a call to the flock to honor the righteous man with prayers during public services, and not by commemoration. The ancient Christian church did not carry out the canonization procedure.

List of pious righteous people who received the rank of sainthood in the 20th century

Name of a great Christian	Sainthood status	Brief information about the canon	Memorial Day	Years of life
Kronstadt (Ioann Sergiev)	Righteous	In addition to preaching and spiritual writing, Father John healed the hopelessly sick and was a great seer	December 20	1829-1909
Nikolai (Ioann Kasatkin)	Equal to the Apostles	The Bishop of Japan was engaged in missionary work in Japan for half a century, spiritually supporting Russian prisoners	February 3	1836-1912
(Bogoyavlensky)	Hieromartyr	The activities of the Metropolitan of Kyiv and Galicia were associated with spiritual enlightenment to strengthen Orthodoxy in the Caucasus. Accepted martyrdom during the persecution of the church	January 25	1848-1918
Royalty	Passion-bearers	Members royal family led by Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich, who suffered martyrdom during the revolutionary coup	July 4th	Canonization was confirmed by Russia in 2000
(Vasily Belavin)	Saint	Life His Holiness Patriarch Moscow and all Rus' was associated with the glorification of the saints. The confessor was a missionary in America, spoke out against the persecution of the Orthodox Church	March 25	1865-1925
Silouan (Simeon Antonov)	Reverend	Having left the monastic path, he served in the army, where he supported his comrades with wise advice. Having taken monastic vows, he retired to the monastery to gain ascetic experience in fasting and prayer.	September 11	1866-1938

IN Orthodox literature There is a special genre that describes the life and deeds of people who lived in holiness. The lives of saints are not secular chronicles, but life stories written in accordance with church canons and rules. The first records of events in the lives of holy ascetics were kept at the dawn of Christianity, then they were formed into calendar collections, lists of days of veneration of the blessed memory of saints.

According to the instructions of the Apostle Paul, preachers of the word of God should be remembered and their faith should be imitated. Despite the departure to another world of the holy righteous, whom the holy church reveres.

For high morality and holiness throughout history Orthodox Rus', God's grace was gifted to people with with a pure heart and a shining soul. They received the heavenly gift of holiness for their righteous deeds, their help to people living on earth is invaluable. Therefore, even in the most hopeless situation, go to church, pray to the saints, and you will receive help if the prayer is sincere.

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