It is not easy in our age of high technology andthe global computerization to meet his betrothed, a man close in spirit, soul. Circle of communication among people today has significantly narrowed, so the chance to find that one also diminished.
Prayer will help
Since ancient times, girls have been referring to prayers about a widowto God. After all, the continuation of the human race is impossible without family and children. "Hear ... my prayer ... give me a spouse ... a pious ..." - that's how the words come from the heart of a girl to God.
On the family well-being, on the health of children and relatives, the Orthodox pray to many saints. And to whom does the girl pray for marriage, to which saint or saint?
Of course, first of all the Most Holy Theotokos.After all, it is she who defends people before God, conveys to them their requests. Even with great zeal, one must pray in the days that the church specifically designated for the worship of the Mother of God. This is September 21, the day of her birth, and also on October 14, when the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated. It is not for nothing that it was on this day that weddings were played in Russia, and the unmarried girls asked: "Father, cover the earth with a snowball, and I am a bridegroom!"
Holy patrons
The main patrons of marriage and family are consideredSaint Peter and Fevronia of Murom, whose love and common life are exemplary. No hardship and trials could not separate this pair, and even they died on the same day, and were buried in one grave. It was about this that they asked God, and he fulfilled their request. The prayer for marriage, addressed to Peter and Fevronia, as defenders of family bonds, patrons of lovers, will be sure to be heard. However, you must ask for help warmly, with all your heart!
Who else is praying about marriage to a girl?To the Great Martyr Catherine. It is she who patronizes the young charmers who want to get married. They are encouraged to pray before the icon of this Orthodox saint. If possible, it is good to visit the monastery of St. Catherine. It is located in Egypt at the foot of Mount Synod.
To whom does their mother pray for the marriage of the daughters?St. Nicholas. After all, he is considered a Wonderworker who performed many miracles and good deeds. Among them is the salvation from the dishonor of the poor man's daughters. Saint Nicholas threw a golden coin to the poor man so that he could marry the worthy suitors of his three daughters.
To whom does a woman who has become a widow pray for marriage?Reverend Abbess Athanasius of Agin. She is asked for well-being in her second marriage. Athanasius wanted to devote her life to serving God. However, at the behest of her parents, she married not only once. In the second - after the death of the first husband in the war. The spouses, having lived for some time in God's favor in the world, then retired to the monastery.
Among the holy patrons of unmarried girlswe must not forget about the Matron of Moscow. You will ask how to pray to Matron about marriage? She is considered the embodiment of compassion and kindness, she will console in sorrow, heal from illness, will also help in matters of the heart. The main thing is to pray to her sincerely, sincerely, with all her heart.
Where to pray and with what words?
For the girl's prayer to be heard, it is necessary that she should be baptized. If not, she must pass this ceremony in the church. Then you should confess and ask for help.
You can pray in church and at home. We need to buy a sacred icon of the saint, special prayer books, collections of akathists, read them. Visiting holy places will also be worthwhile.
So which saint to pray for marriage shouldthe girl? The one who is closer to her, to whom she feels full trust. After all, this is a prerequisite for the girl to get help.
