Which saint should read the prayer to the Optina elders? Prayer of the Optina elders for every day. Morning and evening prayers

Surrounded by picturesque nature, Optina Pustyn is located, which has known periods of darkness and lush flowering. Unfortunately, information about the real date and history of the emergence of the desert has been lost. But its name allows us to assume that the founder was Opta, a dashing man living in the 14th century. He carried out robberies and was famous for his cruelty and callousness. Once he was pursued by people who wanted him dead. He decided to hide in a quiet, secluded place and then continue his fishing. But something happened that contributed to the creation of the well-known monastery. God's grace descended on the robber. After which he began to be called Macarius and was known as a hermit.

For a long time, Optina Pustyn was subjected to predatory seizures, attacks, defeats and devastation. But with the arrival of Father Abraham, the situation changed. The monastery blossomed, accepting the elders into its arms.

Centuries have passed, but the elders who have reached highest degree spiritual perfection, they remember now, following their advice, instructions and predictions.

Their lives were spent turning to the Lord and healing wounded human souls.

The highly respected elders advised observing the rule consisting of morning and evening prayers.

In the morning, when people are running about important matters, it is extremely difficult to find time to read prayers. But in the evening, every person is obliged to thank the Lord for the blessings given, ask for forgiveness for sinful thoughts and actions, and also repent.

Evening prayers The wise elders of Optina Pustyn, sounding a life-giving song in the monastery, should be read daily; if this is problematic, you can turn on the audio recording and listen to each word, delving into its meaning.
Prayer for the coming sleep

“In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee. Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.” (Three times).

“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord, have mercy." (Three times).

“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Tropari

“Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us; Perplexed by any answer, we offer this prayer to You as the Master of sin: have mercy on us. Glory: Lord, have mercy on us, for we trust in You; Do not be angry with us, do not remember our iniquities, but look upon us now as if you are gracious, and deliver us from our enemies; For Thou art our God, and we are Thy people; all works are done by Thy hand, and we call upon Thy name. And now: Open the doors of mercy for us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, may we not perish, but may we be delivered from troubles by You: for You are the salvation of the Christian race. Lord, have mercy (12 times).”

Prayer 1, St. Macarius the Great, to God the Father

“Eternal God and King of every creature, who has made me worthy even at this hour, forgive me the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant me, Lord, to pass through this dream in peace at night, so that, rising from my humble bed, I will please Your most holy name all the days of my life, and will trample the fleshly and incorporeal enemies that fight me. And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer 2, Saint Antiochus, to our Lord Jesus Christ

“To the Almighty, the Word of the Father, who is perfect himself, Jesus Christ, for the sake of Thy mercy, never leave me, Thy servant, but always rest in me. Jesus, good Shepherd of Your sheep, do not betray me to the sedition of the serpent, and do not leave me to the desires of Satan, for the seed of aphids is in me. Thou, O Lord God worshiped, the Holy King, Jesus Christ, preserve me as I sleep with an unflickering light, Thy Holy Spirit, with whom Thou didst sanctify Thy disciples. Grant, O Lord, to me, Thy unworthy servant, Thy salvation on my bed: enlighten my mind with the light of reason of Thy Holy Gospel, my soul with the love of Thy Cross, my heart with the purity of Thy word, my body with Thy passionless passion, preserve my thought with Thy humility, and uplift I am in time like Your praise. For Thou art glorified with Thy Beginningless Father and with the Most Holy Spirit forever. Amen"

Prayer 3, to the Holy Spirit

“Lord, Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, have mercy and have mercy on me, Thy sinful servant, and forgive me the unworthy, and forgive all that You have sinned today as a man, and moreover, not as a man, but also worse than cattle, my free sins and involuntary, known and unknown: those who are evil from youth and science, and those who are evil from insolence and despondency. If I swear by Your name, or blaspheme in my thoughts; or whom I will reproach; or slandered someone with my anger, or saddened someone, or became angry about something; either he lied, or he slept in vain, or he came to me as a beggar and despised him; or made my brother sad, or married, or whom I condemned; or became proud, or became proud, or became angry; or standing in prayer, my mind is moved by the wickedness of this world, or I think about corruption; either overeated, or drunk, or laughing madly; either I thought evil, or saw someone else’s kindness, and my heart was wounded by it; or dissimilar verbs, or laughed at my brother’s sin, but mine are countless sins; Either I didn’t pray for the sake of it, or I did something else that was evil, I don’t remember, because I did more and more of these things. Have mercy on me, my Creator Master, Thy sad and unworthy servant, and leave me, and let me go, and forgive me, for I am Good and Lover of Mankind, so that I may lie down in peace, sleep and rest, the prodigal, sinful and damned one, and I will bow and sing , and I will glorify Your most honorable name, with the Father and His Only Begotten Son, now and ever and forever. Amen".

Prayer 4, Saint Macarius the Great

“What will I bring to You, or what will I repay to You, O most gifted Immortal King, generous and humane-loving Lord, since you were lazy in pleasing me, and did nothing good, you brought to the end of this past day the conversion and salvation of my soul? Be merciful to me, a sinner and naked of every good deed, raise up my fallen soul, defiled in immeasurable sins, and take away from me all the evil thoughts of this visible life. Forgive my sins, O One Sinless One, even those who have sinned this day, in knowledge and ignorance, in word, and deed, and thought, and with all my feelings. You Yourself, covering me, save me from every opposing situation with Your Divine power, and ineffable love for mankind, and strength. Cleanse, O God, cleanse the multitude of my sins. Deign, Lord, to deliver me from the snare of the evil one, and save my passionate soul, and overshadow me with the light of Your face, when You come in glory, and now make me sleep without condemnation, and keep the thoughts of Your servant without dreaming, and untroubled, and all the work of Satan take me away from me, and enlighten the intelligent eyes of my heart, so that I may not sleep into death. And send me an Angel of peace, guardian and mentor of my soul and body, that he may deliver me from my enemies; Yes, rising from my bed, I will bring you prayers of gratitude. Yes, Lord, hear me, your sinful and wretched servant, with your will and conscience; grant that I have risen to learn from Thy words, and the despondency of demons is driven away from me, to be made by Thy Angels; may I bless Your holy name, and glorify, and glorify the Most Pure Mother of God Mary, Who hast given us sinners intercession, and accept this one praying for us; We see that He imitates Your love for mankind, and never ceases to pray. By that intercession, and the sign of the Honest Cross, and for the sake of all Thy saints, keep my poor soul, Jesus Christ our God, for Thou art holy and glorified forever. Amen"

Prayer 5

“Lord our God, who have sinned in these days in word, deed and thought, as He is Good and Lover of Mankind, forgive me. Grant me a peaceful and serene sleep. Send Your guardian angel, covering and keeping me from all evil, for You are the guardian of our souls and bodies, and we send glory to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer 6

“Lord our God, in the worthlessness of faith, and we call on His name above every name, grant us, who are going to sleep, a weakening of soul and body, and keep us from all dreams and dark pleasures except; restrain the desire of passions, extinguish the kindling of bodily rebellion. Grant us to live chastely in deeds and words; Yes, a virtuous life is receptive, Your promised good things will not fall away, for Blessed are You forever. Amen".

Prayer 7, St. John Chrysostom. 24 prayers, according to the hours of the day and night

Prayer 8, to our Lord Jesus Christ

“Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, for the sake of Thy most honorable Mother, and Thy disembodied Angels, Thy Prophet and Forerunner and Baptist, the God-speaking Apostle, the bright and virtuous martyrs, the reverend and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints through the prayers, deliver me from the present situation of the demonic . To her, my Lord and Creator, do not want the death of a sinner, but as if he were converted and live, grant me conversion, the accursed and unworthy; take me away from the mouth of the destructive serpent, who yawns to devour me and bring me to hell alive. To her, my Lord, is my consolation, Who for the sake of the accursed one has clothed himself in corruptible flesh, pluck me from accursedness, and grant consolation to my more accursed soul. Plant in my heart to do Thy commandments, and forsake evil deeds, and receive Thy blessedness: for in Thee, O Lord, have I trusted, save me.”

Prayer 9, to the Most Holy Theotokos, Peter of Studium

“To Thee, O Most Pure Mother of God, I fall down and pray: Consider, O Queen, how I continually sin and anger Thy Son and my God, and many times when I repent, I find myself lying before God, and I repent in trembling: will the Lord strike me down, and again every hour I create;
I pray to this leader, my Lady, Lady Theotokos, to have mercy, strengthen me, and give me good works. Believe me, my Lady Theotokos, for the Imam is by no means in hatred of my evil deeds, and with all my thoughts I love the law of my God; But we do not know, Most Pure Lady, from where I hate, I love, but I transgress what is good. Do not allow, O Most Pure One, my will to be fulfilled, for it is not pleasing, but may the will of Thy Son and my God be done: may He save me, and enlighten me, and give me the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that I may cease from here from filthiness, and so on may I live as commanded Your Son, to Him belongs all glory, honor and power, with His Originless Father, and His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen"

Prayer 10, to the Most Holy Theotokos

“Good Mother of the King, Most Pure and Blessed Mother of God Mary, pour out the mercy of Thy Son and our God on my passionate soul and with Thy prayers instruct me in good deeds, so that I may pass through the rest of my life without blemish and through Thee I will find heaven, the Virgin Mary Pure and Blessed"

Prayer 11, to the Holy Guardian Angel

“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 every wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that in no sin I will anger my God; 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"

Kontakion to the Mother of God

“To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil, let us write thanks to Thy servants, the Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ti; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.
Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may You save our souls. I place all my trust in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your roof. Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner, who requires Your help and Your intercession, for my soul trusts in You, and have mercy on me.”

Prayer of Saint Ioannikios

“My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit: Holy Trinity, glory to Thee. It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord, have mercy. (Three times). Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Thy Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen"

Prayer of Saint John of Damascus

“Vladyka, Lover of Mankind, will this coffin really be my bed, or will you still enlighten my damned soul during the day? For seven the grave lies ahead, for seven the death awaits. I fear Your judgment, O Lord, and endless torment, but I do not stop doing evil: I always anger You, the Lord my God, and Your Most Pure Mother, and all the Heavenly powers, and my holy Guardian Angel. We know, Lord, that I am unworthy of Your love for mankind, but I am worthy of all condemnation and torment. But, Lord, whether I want it or not, save me. Even if you save a righteous man, nothing great; and even if you have mercy on a pure person, nothing is marvelous: you are worthy of the essence of Your mercy. But surprise me, a sinner, with Your mercy: for this, show Your love for mankind, so that my malice will not overcome Your unspeakable goodness and mercy: and as you wish, arrange a thing for me. Enlighten my eyes, O Christ God, so that not when I fall asleep into death, and not when my enemy says: “Let us be strong against him.” Glory: Be the protector of my soul, O God, as I walk in the midst of many snares; deliver me from them and save me, O Blessed One, as a Lover of Mankind.
And now: Glorious Mother of God, and the most holy Angel, let us silently sing with our hearts and lips, confessing this Mother of God as truly having given birth to God incarnate for us, and praying unceasingly for our souls.”

Mark yourself with a cross and say a prayer to the Honest Cross:

“May God rise again, and may His enemies be scattered, and may those who hate Him flee from His presence. As smoke disappears, let them disappear; just as wax melts in the face of fire, so let demons perish in the presence of those who love God and sign the sign of the cross, and say in joy: Rejoice, Most Honorable One and Life-giving Cross Lord, drive away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, who descended into hell and trampled upon the power of the devil, and gave us His Honest Cross to drive away every adversary. O Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Virgin Mary and with all the saints forever. Amen"

Or briefly:

“Protect me, Lord, by the power of Your Honest and Life-giving Cross, and save me from all evil”

Everyday confession of sins

“I confess to You, the Lord my God and Creator, in Holy Trinity To the One, glorified and worshiped, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, all my sins, which I have committed all the days of my life, and for every hour, and at the present time, and in days and nights that have passed, by deed, word, thought, food, drunkenness, secret eating, idle talk, despondency, laziness, bickering, disobedience, slander, condemnation, negligence, pride, avarice, theft, lack of speech, foulness, money-grubbing, jealousy, envy, anger, memory malice, hatred, covetousness and all my feelings: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and my other sins, both mental and physical, in the image of my God and Creator, I have angered You, and my neighbor is untruthful:
I feel sorry for these things, I present my guilt to You to my God, and I have the will to repent: then, Lord my God, help me, with tears I humbly pray to You: you have passed over my sins with Your mercy, forgive me, and forgive me from all these things that are said before You , as Good and Lover of Humanity"

Optina's evening prayers have miraculous powers. Listening to them, the soul trembles in reverent anticipation of something beautiful. The heart is filled with love for the Lord and faith in his power. And healing and cleansing tears sparkle in the eyes.

People who read the evening prayers of the Optina elders soon notice how their worldview, and subsequently their whole life, radically changes. Finding the meaning of existence, a person grows wings, with the confident flap of which he worthily overcomes difficulties in life. life path.

Before pronouncing centuries-old words, you need to visit the temple, ask the clergyman for absolution and blessing. You should buy candles, icons, and collect holy water.

When you get home, you don’t need to turn on music, TV or arrange entertainment. The rest of the day should be spent quietly and calmly.

When you go to bed after a tiring day, you can start reading your evening prayers.

The evening pronunciation of the sacred words of the Optina elders can surprise and evoke a desire to read without stopping.

Forbidden:

Expect thrills and euphoria;
Show wild imagination and violent emotions;
Be verbose;
Be in a bad mood;
Watch TV, listen to music, read books and magazines after saying the evening prayer:
Say prayers when preparing to leave for the night;
Get distracted.

Allowed:

Pray tirelessly sincerely, heartily and spiritually;
Pronounce words with meaning and understanding;
Thank the Lord and ask for the gift of a worthy life every evening, without missing a single day.

Prayer is a sacrament, so it is advisable to read it alone. If this is not possible, you need to retire to a separate room or turn on the audio recording and listen with headphones. During the prayer period, you should either wait until the household members go to bed, or ask for half an hour of silence.

Evening prayers are like a treasury filled with priceless spiritual gifts of the Optina elders.

What do evening prayers give a person?

Evening prayers at Optina Pustyn:

Gives self-confidence;
They guide you on the right path;
Heal mental and physical illnesses;
They provide an opportunity to resist sinful temptations;
Charge with positive energy;
They are instructed to perform Godly deeds;
Repel evil spirits, evil eyes and damage;
They reward with the benefits that people ask for.

By reading the morning and evening prayers of the Optina elders, a person resists the devil’s intrigues and demonic tricks. No matter how the evil one laughs, trying to exploit the human soul, laying out intricately woven nets, a diligently read prayer protects and protects.

The evening prayers heard within the walls of Optina Pustyn are an example of insight and wisdom!

An example of selfless service to the Lord is the Optina elders who lived in the Optina Hermitage. The monks had the gift of foresight and helped everyone who turned to them for help. The Optina elders left a lot for subsequent generations useful tips filled with their wisdom and patience. Those who seek to find peace of mind need to listen to monastic advice and instructions.

Prayer of the Optina elders for the coming day (every day)

The Optina elders taught believers that prayer rule should be done consciously. It is important before reading prayers for the coming day to consult with your own spiritual mentors. While reading prayers, you need to completely renounce the events of the outside world, you need to learn to open your soul to God. Prayer for the coming day encourages spiritual achievement and instills confidence.

Morning prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Every respectable Christian should read prayers every morning, the sequence of which was recommended by the Optina elders. Morning prayer spiritually cleanses and allows you to protect yourself from unforeseen life circumstances and do the right thing in difficult situations.

Morning prayer The Optina Elders sounds like this:

“Lord, the All-Merciful, grant me peace of mind in order to adequately meet everything that this day brings me. I sincerely believe in Your power and accept Your will. Lord, I ask You not to leave me in the coming day, instruct me and support me. Reveal Your will to me and protect me from devilish temptations. Give me the strength to accept everything that will happen to me on this day, so that I accept any news with peace of mind and the firm conviction that everything is Your Holy will. Guide me, Lord, and guide me. Tell me how to act wisely so as not to bring grief to other people. Grant me bodily strength so that I will not feel tired. Teach me to believe, endure, hope, forgive and love. Amen".

It is imperative to include the evening prayer of the Optina elders in the evening rule.

The prayer goes like this:

“Lord, Almighty and All-Good! Accept the gratitude of the servant of God ( given name) for the day lived. I apologize for my voluntary and involuntary sins. I forgive myself and my soul is filled with love. I forgive all my loved ones. And you, Lord, forgive us all. Lord, Almighty and All-Good! Have mercy, save and preserve my soul and body. Get everything off my head bad thoughts, get rid of bad feelings and emotions. May the grace of God, cleansing and healing, dwell in me and in my neighbors at the end of this day. Bless, my Lord coming dream. Amen".

Prayer Optina Pustin for the coming day

The full sacred text of the prayer of the Optina elders for the coming day helps to heal the soul, bestows wisdom and promotes harmonization inner world. You can read it at any time, but it is better to do it in the morning. This will set you up for good, fruitful work. This prayer promotes a positive attitude, which will allow you to successfully carry out all planned activities.

The full text of the prayer is:

"Lord, fill me inner strength and grant me with peace of mind to accept everything that is destined for me in the coming day. God, give me the strength to completely surrender to Your holy will. At any hour of the coming day, I, the servant of God (proper name), hope for your support and guidance. Lord, so that I don’t have to find out, help me accept any news calmly and with confidence that Your decision and Your will are Holy. Help me with my mind and heart to understand and accept Your Holy will. In all my actions and actions, I completely trust You. Guide my feelings and thoughts, do not let me succumb to sinful temptations. Control my behavior, Lord, in all unforeseen situations, do not let me forget that everything that happened was sent down by You. I ask you, Almighty, to teach me how to communicate rationally with all the people around me, tell me how to behave so as not to upset anyone. so that only positive and good things come from me. Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of a working day. God, teach me sincere forgiveness and love. Help me maintain hope and faith in the best in my soul, do not allow disappointment and unbelief to appear in my heart. Save me, Almighty, from the machinations of my enemies who seek to harm me, but do not punish the lost, but enlighten them. Lead me along the path of life, Lord, and control me, enlighten my mind and fill it with an understanding of your eternal and unchangeable laws, do not allow me to deviate from God’s commandments. Lord, thank you for everything you give me in my life. I believe that Your will for me, who sincerely loves You, will promote my good. I ask you for blessings on my actions, thoughts and words. God, grant me the great honor of glorifying Your holy name. Amen".

Full version of the prayer of the last Optina elders

Over time, the prayers of the Optina elders changed. They were filled with new meaning, but sincerity and faith remained unchanged. All phrases of prayer texts are imbued with them.

Prayer text

The full version of the prayer of the last Optina elders is as follows:

“Lord, I ask you to grant me peace of mind that everything that does not happen around me on the coming day did not take me by surprise and any life circumstances were accepted by me with dignity. Fill me, Lord, with holy faith, so that I can accept your will and not go against it. At every moment of this day, let me feel Your support and follow Your instructions. I want to accept any events and news in a balanced manner and ask for your help in this. Teach me firmness and poise. Help me understand that everything is Your will. Ease my soul, O Almighty, so that I can understand Your Holy will. I trust You completely, I ask You to guide my thoughts and deeds, to ensure that I do not make mistakes. If I have to face troubles and problems, then remind me that all the trials in my life were sent by you to strengthen me. I ask, Lord, to teach me how to communicate with other people, so that I do not become the cause of conflicts and quarrels, suggest compromise solutions difficult situations. Don't let me, God, upset people close to me. Help me behave in such a way that all my actions and words are only for the good. Grant me, Lord, mental and physical health, so that I can work hard and endure the fatigue of working day. Grant me, Lord, wisdom and patience, teach me to believe, love and forgive. Become, God, my helper in my endeavors. Protect and save me, Lord, from enemies. Enlighten my heart and fill it with faith so that I can sincerely glorify You in my prayers. Support me in my sincere desire to live according to the commandments of God and do not let me deviate from the true path. Accept, Lord, my gratitude for everything you do for me in my life. I accept Your blessings as one who sincerely loves You and glorify Your name in my prayers. Amen".

Listen to the online prayer Optina Pustyn

The famous elder Ambrose of Optina compiled an Orthodox mother's prayer for the children. It has enormous protective power and can be used every day.

The prayer text goes like this:

“Lord Almighty and All-Merciful! You are the Creator of everything in our world. You gave me grace and allowed me to experience maternal happiness, but I boldly declare, servant of God (proper name): they are Your children too. For You, the Creator, gave them existence, revived their souls with immortality, granted them Your baptism and accepted them into Your Holy Church. God! I ask You to grant grace to my children until the end of their days, to partake of them in the Sacraments of Your Testament, to sanctify their minds with Your Holy thought. I ask You to send down Your holy help for me, so that I can raise my children for Your glory and the help of my neighbor. Grant me spiritual strength, worldly wisdom and patience for this. Help me raise my children in the fear of God. Light up, Lord, the souls of my children blessed light so that they love You with all their hearts. Help me convince my children that the truth lies in following Your commandments, that only honest work can bring real pleasure in life and open the doors of eternity to unspeakable bliss. Reveal for my children the power of Your Law, instill in their hearts the fear of punishment for iniquity and do not let them succumb to sinful temptations. Show my children the true path and may their lives be immaculate and may they become true zealots of Your righteousness. help them, Lord, on the paths of their lives and keep them in chastity and reverence for Your name, so that they do not discredit Your name with their behavior. Fill their souls with the desire to learn and do good, may their deeds be useful to everyone. God! Give me wisdom to teach children to live in society and find common language with other people, so as not to become a cause of conflicts and quarrels. Help me teach my children to move away from lawlessness and not to participate in rotten conversations and not to listen to frivolous people. Grant strength to my children to resist bad examples and lawlessness. Heavenly Father! Help me become an example for my children so that I can give them wise advice and correct their mistakes. Help me promptly curb their stubbornness and obstinacy, smooth out their fussiness and frivolity. May the iniquity of their faith not destroy them, may their soul not be filled with sins. Do not allow, Lord, my children to pay for my sins, for I repent of my sins, voluntary or involuntary. Merciful Father! Hear my prayer and grant an abundance of life’s blessings to my children, bless them for righteous work and do not deprive them daily bread. Send down to my children, O Lord, everything that is necessary to receive a blissful eternity. If they sin, then be merciful to them. Guide them on a path pleasing to God and forgive them the sins of their youth, for they did not know what they were doing due to their youth and inexperience. Do not reject them, Lord, from yourself, so that they do not do what they do, but bring them to their senses and direct them to the true path. Accept their prayers and maintain sincere faith in their souls. May the Guardian Angel, appointed by You at birth, always be next to my children and protect them from all misfortunes on their life path. All-merciful God! May my children become my joy and support in my old age. I extol Your name, Lord Almighty, in my prayers and thank You for Your deeds. Amen".

Who are the elders from Optina Pustyn

Optina Pustyn is the oldest monastery in Central Russia. It is famous for its monastic healers, who are called the Optina Elders. Even in the time of Boris Godunov, many pilgrims flocked to the monastery for mental and physical healing.

The heyday of the monastery began in 1826, when Archimandrite Moses became its rector. The elders of Optina Hermitage were famous for the fact that each of them possessed some special gift. They had sincere faith in their souls and a desire to help all those suffering.

The main church figures of those times in Optina Pustyn were considered:

Elder Lev Danilovich. This man had the gift of healing; to treat people, he used oil from an unquenchable lamp, which was located next to the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God.
Elder Seraphim the Reverend, who was famous for the gift of righteousness and could easily determine whether a righteous person had come to the monastery.
A novice of Lev Danilovich, Macarius, who has the gift of a fortuneteller.

In general, all the Optina elders of all times are a symbol of Russian Orthodox spirituality, sincere faith and merciful compassion. For any believer, an elder is a mentor and teacher to whom you can completely open your soul and tell about everything. He can comfort and give good advice and also receive blessings in difficult situation. Many elders of Optina Hermitage could predict the future; they had vast life experience. It is believed that the main purpose of the elder is to guide the souls of believers to salvation and heal sinful passions.

You need to read the prayers of the ancient elders every day; this will ensure overall success in life and support sincere faith in a person’s soul. Morning prayer should be read in solitude, fully concentrating on the spoken words. This will give you a boost of energy that will last throughout the day. Prayer allows you to accumulate internal energy, which will allow you to easily solve any problems that arise during the day.

The prayers of the elders of Optina Pustyn are read in front of the icon of the Savior. Such prayers are read alone; they allow you to communicate directly with God. This means that the prayer request must be filled with sincerity. Reading the prayer of the Optina elders is a personal matter. You cannot do this in a hurry or be mentally distracted by other matters during prayer.

The basic rules for reading prayers can be combined and the following main points can be highlighted:

It is important to throw all unnecessary thoughts out of your head and focus only on your desire to communicate with God.
You need to awaken in your soul sincere faith that the Lord is in at the moment hears you.

Video: song prayer of the Optina elders

Last prayer of the Okhta Elders

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

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Everyone has heard about the Optina Monastery. Especially after the murder of three monks by a Satanist, which are described in the book “Red Easter”. Healings take place at their graves, although they were very young inhabitants. Before its destruction in 1917, the monastery was the pearl of Russia. He was visited by:

Royalty, Prince Vyazemsky, even an African princess came;
Well-known writers: A.P. Chekhov, Count A.P. and L.N. Tolstoy, F.M. Dostoevsky, A. Akhmatova, F.I. Tyutchev, I.S. Turgenev, A.S. Pushkin and hundreds of others;
G.K.Zhukov, G.M.Malenkov, etc.

What attracted everyone to this inaccessible corner of the Russian land? Great God-bearing elders. Each of us has to seek advice in difficult moments in life from those who would show us the right path. The inhabitants of this monastery were trusted not only by our Christians, but also by those living far beyond the borders of the country. There was no such abundance of saints anywhere else.

Eldership is God's lamp

You cannot begin the path of salvation on your own. A person will get lost in the dark if there is not a wise mentor nearby to point the right direction. The eldership of Optina is a beacon for everyone: affectionate, meek, wise and humble. There have always been visionary miracle workers in the monastery:

Leo (Nagolkin)
Makariy (Ivanov)
Moses (Putilov)
Ambrose (Grenkov)
Anatoly (Zertsalov)
Nectarius Optinsky and many others.

People were drawn to the miracle-working and visionary monks both before the destruction and after the restoration of the monastery. Both then and now, pilgrims go in an endless stream for the living water of the word of God.

Prayer for every day

Once the Monk Nektarios asked S.A. Nilus (spiritual writer): Do you know how many real hostels there were in the history of mankind? I will answer you. Only three!

Life of Adam and Eve in Paradise.
Assembly of Christ's Apostles.
Optina, with the holy elders!

Nilus decided to remind him of Noah’s Ark, but Nectarius, laughing, interrupted him: “What kind of hostel is this? Noah called people to him for 100 years, but only cattle came.” The Lord calls us all to Himself. But who is rushing to Him? Intelligent, seeking salvation and eternal life. For such people the prayer of the saints was composed.

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me.
Lord, let me completely surrender to Your holy will.
Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything.
Lord, no matter what news I receive during this day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and with the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will,
Lord, reveal to me Your holy will for me and those around me.
Lord, guide my thoughts and feelings in all my words and thoughts.
Lord, in all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.
Lord, teach me to correctly, simply, rationally treat everyone at home and those around me, elders, equals and juniors, so that I do not upset anyone, but contribute to the good of everyone.
Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.
Lord, You yourself guide my will and teach me to pray, hope, believe, love, endure and forgive.
Lord, do not leave me to the mercy of my enemies, but for the sake of Your holy name, lead and rule me.
Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to understand Your eternal and unchangeable laws that govern the world, so that I, Your sinful servant, can correctly serve You and my neighbors.
Lord, I thank You for everything that will happen to me, for I firmly believe that all things work together for good to those who love You.
Lord, bless all my exits and entries, deeds, words and thoughts, deign me to always joyfully glorify, sing and bless You, for You are blessed forever and ever.
Amen

It lists the advice of the elders who saw the main thing that a Christian needs. Never forget - the Lord is always there, he sees everything, so watch yourself, man, act in accordance with the commandments. All events in life are from God, there are no coincidences. Ask for a blessing with the hope of His mercy: for every event that happens during the day, and God will never leave.

Advice from St. Moses (Putilov): Check yourself every day to see what you sowed for the next century: wheat or thorns?

If you forgive someone who has offended you, not only will all your sins be forgiven, but you will become a daughter (son) of the Heavenly Father.

Prayer of the last Optina elders

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with every person, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love.

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Prayer venerable elders and the fathers of Optina Hermitage (prayer for every day) Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that this day will give me. Lord, let me completely surrender to Your will. Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever

The main helpers of believers are prayers, which help turn to Higher powers with various requests, for example, to get rid of illnesses, protect themselves from enemies and find peace of mind. Prayer texts proposed by famous healers have enormous energy.

What is the prayer of the Optina elders?

Optina Pustyn is an ancient monastery located near the Kaluga province. It is famous for its healers, who are called the Optina elders. They are considered competent “guides” who helped believers find the path to God. They found important words for any person, regardless of status. It is believed that the prayer of the elders of Optina Hermitage is capable of much, helping people cope with problems and not lose faith. After reading, you will feel peace and lightness in your soul.

The monks were considered the best predictors of future events, since they knew everything that was going to happen and what was. Many believers believed that healers are sons of god, and some called them magicians and creatures of darkness. During the time of Boris Godunov, the monastery attracted huge amount pilgrims from different parts of the country who came to heal not only bodily illnesses, but also the soul. Monks were considered healers, and their capabilities could not be compared with anything. The most famous were three monks:

Lev Danilovich. He had a valuable gift for healing people, using oil from a lamp that was constantly burning.
Seraphim the Venerable. Known for his righteous behavior, a huge number of believers dreamed of attending his sermon.
Makar. He is a student of Lev Danilovich, and he had the ability to predict future events.

Prayer of the Optina Elders - what is it for?

Prayer calls have enormous power in helping to cope with numerous problems. With regular reading, you can find peace and restore. The prayer of the holy Optina elders contains a request to God for guidance and support in business. Petitions cover numerous areas of life that a person faces. By reading them in the morning, you can psychologically tune in to a positive wave, and with regular repetition, you can notice how your resistance to stress has increased and your inner mood has improved.

The prayer of the Optina elders must be read with understanding of all the words. It is important to formulate the expressed desire correctly and there is no need to list all the problems, but simply ask for support and opportunities to achieve what you want. You need to start reading by tuning into the desired wavelength, for example, using meditation. For God to hear requests, it is important to have unshakable faith, which is a guide.

Prayer of the Optina Elders for every day

There are several sacred petitions that have great energy, but there is the most famous and powerful prayer that can be said every day. It will give protection, thanks to which a person will feel confident and supported. The prayer of the last Optina elders is large and not everyone can learn it, so you can write it down on a piece of paper and repeat it if necessary.

Prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Morning is considered the most appropriate time to turn to God. In order for the day to go well, you need to wake up and tune in to a positive mood. This will provide a chance to achieve harmony between soul and body. The morning prayer of the Optina elders will help you forget about what it is, and will relieve you from mental torment and physical ailments. When read daily, a person is filled with life-giving energy. This appeal is a shortened version of the above text.

Prayer of the Optina Elders at the end of the day

There is a special prayer appeal designed specifically for reading in the evening. If it is not possible to pronounce the words yourself, then you can listen to them recorded, because when listening to the prayers of the Optina elders, the soul is filled with warmth and special energy. People who regularly read sacred petitions at the end of the day note that their worldview and life in general have changed significantly. The evening prayer of the Optina Elders gives a person self-confidence to deal with daily difficulties.

If possible, before praying, it is recommended to visit the temple to ask the clergyman to absolve your sins and receive a blessing. After returning home, it is not recommended to listen to music or watch TV, and it is better to spend the remaining time before bed in a quiet environment. The prayer of the Optina elders must be said in silence, so it is important to ensure that no one disturbs. You must speak the text three times in a row.

Prayer of the Optina elders for children

One of the most powerful is considered to be a mother’s petition, which can work miracles. Parents turn to Higher powers to enlighten their children and guide them on the right path, save them from illnesses and help them in other situations. The clergy say that parental duty is to pray for their child every day. The prayer of the Optina elders for children is aimed at saving the soul and protection, and it sounds like this:

Prayer of the Optina Elders for various ailments

Many people turn to God for help when faced with illness. Sincere and prolonged appeals to the Almighty help a person gain faith in recovery, and they also bestow strength to overcome the disease. There is no separate prayer text intended for this case, but it copes with the task of healing perfectly daily prayer Optina elders, which was mentioned earlier. Both the patient himself and relatives can pronounce it when asking for a loved one.

Prayer for resentment and anger of the Optina elders

IN modern world a person often faces unpleasant situations: envy, hatred, resentment and other problems that leave a residue on the soul. Numerous grievances and anger have a poisonous effect on a person, worsening his health and life in general. There is a special prayer for the peace of mind of the Optina elders, which must be read if bad thoughts arise in the soul. You can turn to the Almighty at any time when the need arises.

“Lord Jesus Christ, drive away from me all inappropriate thoughts! Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak... For You are my God, support my mind, so that unclean thoughts do not overcome it, but in You, my Creator, (he) delights, for He is great Your name those who love Thee."

Prayer of the Optina elders for those who committed suicide

It is believed that people who died of their own free will will be punished, and their souls will torment on earth. To help their loved ones, living relatives must pray tirelessly for their salvation. The Monk Leo had a spiritual son, Paul, whose father committed suicide. The incident put him in a serious state and, in order to reassure his son, the monk said that he had the power to trust in the mercy of the Almighty, so that he would forgive the suicide.

To address the Almighty, the prayer of the Optina Elder Leo for those who committed suicide was presented, which can be read at any time. Another healer spoke about its fruits. In addition, it is recommended to give alms to needy people for suicide. The sacred petition presented below can be read for unbaptized and deceased relatives without repentance.

“Seek, O Lord, the lost soul of Your servant (name): if it is possible, have mercy. Your destinies are unsearchable. Do not make this my prayer a sin, but Thy holy will be done.”