Prayer of the Optina elders at the end of the day. from Antichrist, short. Prayers to St. Ambrose of Optina

28.09.2019

Saint Ambrose said that one should pray immediately upon awakening from sleep. Such prayer will be fruitful. It will bear good fruit. Ambrose also said that one should not pray excitedly, from morning to evening. It is enough to read two different prayers elders, and this will be enough to get a charge of vivacity at the psychological level. No need to force yourself to pray, you need to pray and want. You need to pray with a pure heart, not for the sake of a "tick", but for the sake of tuning to the right waves. If you force yourself to pray, then prayers will soon get bored, a person will stop praying, because he will be unbearably bored. Now that would be a sin before God. Also, so that the prayer of the elders does not get bored with its monotony, it must be interspersed with other prayers, such as “Our Father”. You can also read the psalms, or pray in your own words, if knowledge in Orthodox prayers small.

Prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Lord, give me peace of mind meet whatever the coming day brings 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 firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the 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.

Other prayers of the Optina Elders

Prayers of St. Anthony of Optina

About the beginning of every business

O God, seek my help, Lord, seek my help. Govern, Lord, everything that I do, I read and write, everything that I think, speak and understand, to the glory of Your Holy Name, that it accepts from You at the beginning and in You all my work will end. Grant me, O God, that by word, deed, or thought I will anger Thee, my Creator, but all my deeds, advice and thoughts may be to the glory of Your Most Holy Name. O God, seek my help, Lord, seek my help.

About family

In the hand of great mercy, oh my God, I entrust: my soul and painful body, the husband given to me by You, and all the beloved children. You be our Helper and Patron in our whole life, in our exodus and death, in joy and sorrow, in happiness and misfortune, in sickness and health, in life and death, in everything may Your holy will be with us, as in heaven and on earth. Amen.

For enemies

Those who hate and offend us, Thy servants (names), forgive, Lord, Lover of mankind: they do not know what they are doing, and warm their hearts for love for us unworthy.

Prayer of St. Macarius of Optina

With carnal warfare

Oh, Mother of the Lord my Creator, You are the root of virginity and fadeless color purity. Oh Mother of God! Help me, a weak carnal passion and a painful being, for Yours alone and with You Your Son and God imam intercession. Amen.

Prayer of Saint Joseph of Optina

In the presence of thoughts

Lord Jesus Christ, banish from me all unsimilar thoughts! Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak ... Thou art my God, support my mind, so that unclean thoughts do not overcome it, but in You, my Creator, (he) delights, how great is the Name Yours loving Tya.

Prayer of the Monk Nikon of Optina Confessor

When mourning

Glory to Thee, my God, for the sorrow sent to me, worthy of my deeds, I now accept. Remember me when you come into your kingdom, and may all your will be one, good and perfect.

Prayer of St. Anatoly of Optina (Potapov)

From antichrist

Deliver me, O Lord, from the seduction of the godly, evil-witted Antichrist, who is near, and hide me from his nets in the secret wilderness of Your salvation. Give me, Lord, the strength and courage of a firm confession of Your Holy Name, may I not retreat fear for the sake of the devil, may I not deny You, my Savior and Redeemer, from Your holy Church. But give me, Lord, day and night, weeping and tears for my sins and spare me, Lord, at the hour of Your Terrible Judgment. Amen.

Prayer of the Monk Nektarios of Optina

To exorcise evil spirits

“Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is coming to judge the living and the dead, have mercy on us sinners, forgive the sins of our whole life, and in the image of fate hide us from the face of the Antichrist in the hidden wilderness of Your salvation.”

Lord, grant me Your grace.

“Lord, grant me Thy grace,” the venerable elder Nectarios taught to pray and said: “And now a cloud is coming at you, and you pray: Give me grace, and the Lord will carry the cloud past.”

From antichrist

Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is coming to judge the living and the dead, have mercy on us sinners, forgive the sins of our whole life, and with them weigh the fates hiding us from the face of the Antichrist in the hidden wilderness of Your salvation. Amen.

Prayer of the Monk Leo of Optina

About the unbaptized, those who died without repentance and suicides

Seek, O Lord, the lost soul of Thy servant (name): if it is possible to eat, have mercy. Your destinies are unsearchable. Do not put me in sin with this prayer of mine, but may Thy holy will be done.

Prayers of the elders for different occasions

When abused by loved ones

“Have mercy, Lord, on those who hate me and envy me! Have mercy, Lord, on those who slander me and offend me! Do nothing evil to them for your unworthy servant; but according to His inexpressible mercy and according to His immeasurable goodness, neither in this life, nor in the next century, may they not suffer evil for me, a sinner! Sanctify them with Thy mercy and fall with Thy grace, O All-good One, for blessed are You before all forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer to the Cathedral of the Fathers and Elders, who shone in Optina Hermitage

Troparion, tone 6
The Orthodox faith of the lamp, monasticism of unshakable pillars, the comfort of the Russian land, the Reverend Elders Optinstia, having acquired the love of Christ and believing your souls for children, pray to the Lord, may your earthly fatherland be established in Orthodoxy and piety and save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 4
Truly marvelous is God in his saints, Hermitage Optina is like a garden of elders revealing, where the fathers of God's enlightenment, the secret of the human heart leading, the people of God, the sadness of goodness, appeared: these for on the path of repentance weighed down by sin, guide, in the faith of the wavering light of Christ's teachings, enlighten and teach God's wisdom, to the suffering and the weak, suffering and healing granted. Now, abidingly in the glory of God, they pray unceasingly for our souls.

Prayer
About the Reverence and God-bearing Our Fathers, the Elders of Optinstia, the Divine Wisdom, teachers of faith and piety, pillars and lamps to all who seek salvation and eternal life: Ambrose, Moses, Anthony, Leo, Macarius, Hilarion, Anatoly, Isaac, Joseph, Barsanophia, Anatoly, Nektarios, Nikon Confessor and Hieromartyr Isaac, we implore you forever, unworthy, may Christ God preserve His Holy Church, the Russian country, the Optina monastery and every city and country, where His Divine name is glorified and Orthodox confessed.
O Reverend, pray also to the Mother of Light, the Queen of Heaven, the Most Pure Mother of God, may she open the doors of the mercy of His Son and our God, may we see our law of law and bring many tears of repentance before Him, may it cleanse our many sins and grant us times of peace and prosperous salvation, May the vanity of this world be subdued under the mighty hand of God, so that we may acquire the spirit of peace, meekness, brotherly love and mercy towards the suffering.
O Reverend and bring back the saints of God, Elders of Optinstia, moreover, pray to Christ the Lord that he will also vouchsafe us a good answer at His Terrible Judgment, save us from eternal torment and together with you honor in the Kingdom of Heaven to glorify and sing the most honorable and magnificent name of the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to St. Ambrose of Optina

Troparion, tone 5

Like a healing spring, we flow to you, Ambrose, our father, you truly instruct us on the path of salvation, protect us from troubles and misfortunes with prayers, comfort in bodily and spiritual sorrows, and even teach humility, patience and love, pray to the Lover of Christ and Zealous Intercessor, save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 2

Having fulfilled the covenant of the Chief Shepherd, you have inherited the grace of the elders, aching in your heart for all those who flow to you with faith, the same we, your children, cry out to you with love: Father Saint Ambrose, pray to Christ God that our souls be saved.

Prayer one

O great elder and servant of God, our reverend father Ambrose, Praise of Optina and all Russia to the teacher of piety! We glorify your humble life in Christ, even as God exalted your name while still on earth, existing to you, and most of all crowning you with heavenly honor after your departure to the chamber of eternal glory. Now accept the prayer of us, your unworthy children, who honor you and call on your holy name, deliver us by your intercession before the throne of God from all mournful circumstances, mental and bodily ailments, evil misfortunes, pernicious and evil temptations, send peace to our Fatherland from the great-gifted God, peace and prosperity, be the immutable patron of this holy monastery, in it you yourself labored in prosperity and pleased you with everyone in the Trinity, our glorious God, all glory, honor and worship befits Him, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer two

O reverend and God-bearing Father Ambrose! You wished to work for the Lord, where you settled in and unsluggishly in labors, in vigils, in prayers and fasts, you labored, and you were a mentor to monastics, but a zealous teacher to all people. Now, after your departure from the earthly King of Heaven, pray for His goodness, even if you have mercy on the place of your village, this holy abode, where you relentlessly abide in the spirit of your love, and with all your people, with faith to the race of your relics falling, in the good petition of their execute. Ask our merciful Lord, may he grant us an abundance of earthly blessings, and even more so for the benefit of our souls, may he grant us, and end this temporary life in repentance, may he vouchsafe, on the day of judgment, the right of standing and enjoyment in His Kingdom, vouchsafe forever and ever . Amen.

Prayer three

O all-honorable elder of the most glorious and marvelous Optina Hermitage, our reverend and God-bearing Father Ambrose! Our Church is a good decoration and a blessed lamp, illuminate everyone with heavenly light, the red and spiritual fruit of Russia and all sunflowers, richly delight and amuse the souls of the faithful! Now, with faith and trembling, we fall down before the wholesome crayfish of your holy relics, which you graciously bestowed on consolation and help to those who are suffering, we humbly pray to you with your heart and lips, Holy Father, as an all-Russian mentor and teacher of piety, a pastor and doctor of our spiritual and bodily ailments: look on your children, sinning wickedly in words and deeds, and visit us with many and holy love of yours, with which you gloriously succeeded even in the days of the earth. And most of all, after your righteous death, instructing the holy and God-enlightened fathers in the rules, admonishing us in the commandments of Christ, you were kindly jealous of them until the last hour of your arduous monastic life; ask us, who are weak in soul and who are in sorrow, for a favorable and saving time for repentance, true correction and renewal of our life, in which we, sinners, become vain in mind and heart, betray ourselves with obscene and fierce passion, vice and lawlessness, and there are no numbers ; receive therefore, observe and cover us with your shelter of many mercy, send us a blessing from the Lord, may we bear the good yoke of Christ in long-suffering until the end of our days, looking forward to the future belly and Kingdom, where there is sorrow, no sighing, but life and joy are endless, abundant flowing from the one, all-holy and blessed source of immortality, in the Trinity worshiping God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

For every believer, the morning should begin with an appeal to God so that the day turns out well and unexpected misfortune does not overtake. Learn how to pray at the start of the day.

Short prayer in the morning

Before anything else, just opening your eyes, Orthodox person should thank Heaven for having the opportunity to live another day, and ask them for intercession. But in the morning it can be difficult to set aside a lot of time for prayer and read a long church text in front of the icons of the saints. For this there is a short prayer text, which can be pronounced while still lying in bed. With it, you will definitely be heard and during the day you will feel peace of mind and your thoughts will be pure and righteous.

“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.”

Also, for reading after sleep, the most important christian prayer- "Our Father". Every person in whose soul there is faith in the Lord must know her words.

Prayer of the Optina Elders

Optina elders, canonized by Russian Orthodox Church are an example of true service to God. Living in Optina Hermitage, they turned away from all human blessings for the sake of purifying their souls and lived with the desire to help everyone who was in trouble. They guided believers on the true path and confessed those who wish to cleanse their souls from sins and thoughts from evil. Their prayers are used for various troubles and ailments, but their prayer at the beginning of the day is called the strongest.

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings 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 firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the 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."

You need to read the sacred text, standing in front of the icon of the Savior and the Virgin. Sincere faith will contribute to the fulfillment of the most secret desires during the day. By reading such a prayer regularly, you will help improve the life of your own and those of your loved ones, dear people.

Each new day brings changes and different events that greatly affect the future. Start your morning with prayer, and you will feel how easy it is to get down to business and enjoy the most ordinary things. We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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At the start of the day

Option 1

Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that this day will give me. Lord, let me completely surrender to Your Holy will. Lord, for every hour of this day guide and support me in everything. Lord, reveal to me Your will for me and those around me. Lord, whatever news I receive during the day, let me accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Thy Holy Will. Lord, Great, Merciful, in all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings, in all unforeseen circumstances, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Lord, let me act wisely with each of my neighbors, without upsetting or embarrassing anyone. Lord, give me the strength to endure the weariness of this day and all the events during it. Lead my will and teach me to pray and love everyone without hypocrisy. Amen.

Option 2

Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings 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 firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the 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.

Prayers of St. Anthony of Optina

About the beginning of every business

For enemies

Those who hate and offend us, Thy servants (names), forgive, Lord, Lover of mankind: they do not know what they are doing, and warm their hearts for love for us unworthy.

Prayer of St. Macarius of Optina

With carnal warfare

Oh, Mother of the Lord of my Creator, You are the root of virginity and the unfading color of purity. Oh Mother of God! Help me, a weak carnal passion and a painful being, for Yours alone and with You Your Son and God imam intercession. Amen.

Prayer of Saint Joseph of Optina

In the presence of thoughts

Lord Jesus Christ, banish from me all unsimilar thoughts! Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak ... You are my God, support my mind, so that unclean thoughts do not overcome it, but in You, my Creator, (he) delights, how great is Your Name to those who love You.

Prayer of the Monk Nikon of Optina Confessor

When mourning

Glory to Thee, my God, for the sorrow sent to me, worthy of my deeds, I now accept. Remember me when you come into your kingdom, and may all your will be one, good and perfect.

Prayer of St. Anatoly of Optina (Potapov)

From antichrist

Prayer of the Monk Nektarios of Optina

From antichrist

Prayer of the Monk Leo of Optina

About the unbaptized, those who died without repentance and suicides

Seek, O Lord, the lost soul of Thy servant (name): if it is possible to eat, have mercy. Your destinies are unsearchable. Do not put me in sin with this prayer of mine, but may Thy holy will be done.

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 of useful tips filled with their wisdom and patience. Those who seek to find peace of mind need to heed the monastic advice and instructions.

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

The Optina elders taught believers that the rule of prayer 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 events. outside world one must learn to open one's soul to God. Prayer for the coming day disposes to spiritual achievement and inspires 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.

The morning prayer of the Optina Elders is as follows:

“Lord, the All-Merciful, grant me peace of mind in order to adequately meet everything that this day will present 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 the devil's 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 firm conviction that everything is Your Holy will. Guide me, Lord, and guide me. Tell me how I can reasonably act so as not to bring grief to other people. Grant me bodily strength so that I do not know fatigue. Teach me to believe, endure, hope, forgive and love. Amen".

Be sure to include the evening prayer of the Optina Elders in the evening rule.

The prayer sounds like this:

“Lord, Almighty and All-good! Accept the gratitude of the servant of God ( given name) for the day. 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 save my soul and body. Remove all bad thoughts from my head, get rid of bad feelings and emotions. May the grace of God, purifying and healing, dwell in me and in my neighbors at the end of this day. Bless, Lord, my coming dream. Amen".

Prayer Optin 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 allow you to tune in to a good, fruitful work. This prayer contributes to a positive attitude, which will allow you to successfully carry out all the planned things.

The full text of the prayer is as follows:

"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 fully 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 do not have to find out, help me to 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 reasonable communication with all the people around me, tell me how to behave so as not to upset anyone. so that only positive and good comes from me. Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of a working day. God, teach me sincere forgiveness and love. Help me keep hope and faith in the best in my soul, do not let disappointment and disbelief appear in my heart. Save me, Almighty, from the intrigues of my enemies who seek to harm me, but do not punish the erring, but enlighten them. Lead me along the path of life, Lord, and govern me, enlighten my mind and fill it with the understanding of your eternal and unchanging laws, do not let me deviate from God's commandments. Lord, I thank you for everything you give me in my life. I believe that Your will for me, sincerely loving You, will contribute to my good. I ask you for blessings on my deeds, thoughts and words. God, grant me the great honor of glorifying in your prayers holy name. Amen".

The 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 remain unchanged. They permeate all the phrases of prayer texts.

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 received with dignity. Fill me, Lord, with holy faith, so that I can accept your will and not go against it. In every moment of this day, let me feel Your support and follow Your instructions. I want to take any events and news in a balanced way and ask for your help in this. Teach me firmness and balance. Help me understand that everything is Your will. Lighten my soul, O Almighty, so that I can understand Your Holy Will. I entrust myself to You completely, I ask You to guide my thoughts and deeds, to see that I do not make mistakes. If I have to face troubles and problems, then remind me that all the trials in my life have been sent down by you to strengthen me. Please, Lord, teach me how to communicate with other people so that I do not become the cause of conflicts and quarrels, tell me compromise ways to resolve difficult situations. Do not let me, God, upset people close to me. Help me to 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 a hard 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 praise 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 online prayer Optina Pustyn

The well-known elder Ambrose of Optina compiled an Orthodox maternal prayer for children. It has great protective power and can be used every day.

The prayer text is:

“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, the servant of God (proper name): they are your children. For You, the Creator, gave them existence, revived their souls with immortality, granted them Your baptism and received them into Your Holy Church. God! I ask You to grant grace to my children until the end of their days, partake of the Sacraments of Your Testament, 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 for this spiritual strength, worldly wisdom and patience. Help me raise my children in the fear of God. Illuminate, O Lord, the souls of my children with grace-filled 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 true pleasure in life and open the doors of eternity to indescribable bliss. Reveal to my children the power of Your Law, plant in their hearts the fear of punishment for iniquity and do not let them succumb to sinful temptations. Point out to my children true path and let their life be blameless and 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 how to live in society and find mutual language with other people, so as not to become a cause of conflicts and quarrels. Help me teach my children to move away from iniquity and not to engage in rotten conversations and not listen to frivolous people. Give strength to my children to resist bad examples and iniquities. Heavenly Father! Help me to become an example for my children so that I can give them wise advice and correct their mistakes. Help me in a timely manner to curb their stubbornness and obstinacy, smooth out their fussiness and frivolity. May the iniquity of faith not destroy them, may not its soul be filled with sins. Do not allow, Lord, to pay for my sins to my children, 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 of their daily bread. Send down to my children, Lord, everything that is necessary to receive blessed eternity. If they sin, then be merciful to them. Guide them on the path of God and forgive their sins of youth, for they did not know what they were doing because of their youth and inexperience. Do not reject them, Lord, from yourself, so that they do not do it, but enlighten and guide them on the true path. Accept their prayers and keep sincere faith in their soul. May the Guardian Angel, appointed by You at birth, always be near my children and keep them from any misfortunes. life path. Almighty God! May my children be my joy and support in my old age. I exalt 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 monks-healers, who are called Optina Elders. Back in the days of Boris Godunov, many pilgrims sought spiritual and bodily healing at the monastery.

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 who suffer.

The main church leaders of those times in Optina Hermitage were considered:

Elder Lev Danilovich. This man had the gift of healing, for the treatment of people he used oil from an unquenchable lamp, which was located next to the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God.
Elder Seraphim the Monk, who was famous for the gift of righteousness and could easily determine whether a righteous person came to the monastery.
Novice of Lev Danilovich, Macarius, who has the gift of a soothsayer.

In general, all Optina elders of all times are a symbol of Russian Orthodox spirituality, sincere faith and merciful compassion. An elder for any believer is a mentor and teacher to whom you can fully open your soul and tell about everything. He can console and give good advice, as well as receive blessings in difficult situation. Many elders of the 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.

It is necessary to read the prayers of the ancient elders every day, this will ensure overall success in life and support sincere faith in the human 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 make it easy to solve any problems that will arise during the day.

The prayers of the elders of Optina Hermitage are read before the icon of the Savior. Such prayers are read alone, they allow you to communicate directly with God. It means that prayer appeal must be filled with sincerity. Reading the prayer of the Optina Elders is a personal matter. You can’t do this in a hurry or mentally be distracted while praying for other things.

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

It is important to drop all unnecessary thoughts from your head and focus only on your desire to communicate with God.
It is necessary to awaken a sincere faith in the soul that the Lord in this moment hears you.

Video: song prayer of the Optina Elders

On the picturesque bank of the Zhizdra River, in the arms of a majestic forest, Optina Pustyn is harmoniously located - perfect place for a contemplative life steeped in clergy.

The desert experienced both exuberant prosperity and the darkness of decline. But despite ordeal, Optina Hermitage survived, and the glory of her life-giving song pierced the hearts of the Russian people.

The desert is known thanks to the elders who once lived in the monastery. They were deservedly considered seers, healers, sages.

Dear mentors left real treasure filled with priceless wealth of patience, wisdom, peace, peace and spirituality.

People with a wounded soul need to seek salvation and consolation in the instructions and advice of revered sages.

The prayers of the elders are also successful in modern world. One of the most popular is the prayer of the Optina Elders at the beginning of the day. She is considered the embodiment of spiritual beauty. She is capable of:

Harmoniously connect the soul with the body;
Put your thoughts in order;
Charge with vivacity and energy;
Direct on the right path;
Get rid of fear, insecurity;
appease, soothe;
Protect from failures;
Heal ailments;
Attune to pious deeds.

The morning prayers of Optina Pustyn are permeated with miraculous light and virgin purity.

Option 1:

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that this day will give me. Lord, let me completely surrender to Your Holy will. Lord, for every hour of this day guide and support me in everything. Lord, reveal to me Your will for me and those around me. Lord, whatever news I receive during the day, let me accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Thy Holy Will. Lord, Great, Merciful, in all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings, in all unforeseen circumstances, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You.
Lord, let me act wisely with each of my neighbors, without upsetting or embarrassing anyone. Lord, give me the strength to endure the weariness of this day and all the events during it. Lead my will and teach me to pray and love everyone without hypocrisy. Amen"

Option 2:

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings 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 firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the 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"

How to read a prayer correctly?

The prayer of the last Optina elders at the beginning of the day personifies the wisdom and insight of the seers. Miraculous words, like a sip of pure cold water in the desert - have healing power.

You should not pronounce miraculous words aloud and in front of strangers, and also repeat without delving into them. deep meaning. You need to read the prayer sincerely, sincerely, believing in the power of the Lord.

The elders advised to pronounce morning text at sunrise. It is believed that all living things, created by the hand of the Lord, are cleansed and enriched with strength and intelligence at the dawn of the morning. After all, it is not in vain that there is a saying “Who gets up early, God gives him”. The sages said that one who sleeps for a long time misses the time when the Lord grants all kinds of blessings and cleanses the soul from sins.

Pronounce morning prayer The Optina elders are needed in complete solitude in a whisper, listening to the beating of the heart, fixing their eyes on the morning dawn.

The prayer is simple, so remembering it is easy enough. To begin with, you can read it using a prayer book, and it is also advisable to rewrite the healing words on a piece of paper so that they always stay with the person, accompanying him everywhere. You can also download an audio recording of a prayer and turn it on in the morning, enjoying the centuries-old words of the sages, and without being distracted from business. It is necessary to listen to the words carefully, passing them through the soul and heart.

You can listen to the audio recording while taking a walk, while in transport, waiting for your turn. It is enough to transfer it to your phone, tablet or player. So you will always be under reliable protection Lord.

Morning prayer - a "spell" for happiness

leaving the house;
Starting an important business;
Going on a long journey;
During the period of illness and negative emotions.

When failures burst into life like a destructive tornado, turn to the Lord for help with the prayer of the Optina Elders. He will hear the petition and soon changes will occur in life:

Improvement in both mental and physical well-being;
Irritability, anger, despondency, sadness will disappear;
Peace, tranquility and peace will come;
Good luck will come to all areas of life.

The effectiveness of miraculous words has been proven for centuries.

The prayer of the Optina elders will protect from difficult situations, demonic cunning, devilish temptations, will guide you on the true path, show the way to spiritual purification, insight and wisdom of great seers.

Many people have felt the grace bestowed by the sages.