Saint Archangel Michael, whose name means: one who is equal to God, is revered not only by the Orthodox. He is revered in almost all religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism. It is believed that this is the most important angel, fighting against evil forces, helping and protecting people from them.
Therefore, on icons the Archangel is depicted with a long, sharp sword in his hand. With this weapon he defeats evil forces, cuts off human fears and anxieties. He delivers people from evil, deceit, and wards off temptations.
There is a daily prayer to Archangel Michael - very strong protection for every day. You will find its text in this article. But first, let's find out who and in what cases should turn to the Chief Angel for help:
Who can ask for help?
Every person can contact Archangel Michael, regardless of gender, age, race, or nationality. Even a convinced atheist can make a request at any time and receive help and support. The saint patronizes and helps everyone who turns to him.
The Chief Angel will help those who are confused in the current situation, cannot find a way out of it, or cannot choose a goal in life. Confused people turn to prayer, seeking help or protection from evil. Daily miraculous prayer to Archangel Michael will protect you from tragic incidents, from war, natural disasters, and death. Will protect you from enemies, thieves, dashing people, protect you from trouble and sorrow.
How to contact?
The Orthodox Church celebrates the day of St. Archangel Michael on September 19. On this day, believers turn to him with ancient prayers and ask for help in specific situations. It is recommended to read the daily every day, regardless of the date.
Turning to the Archangel, people ask to give them strength and courage on the path to achieving their goal. They ask about the gift of endurance, patience, about getting rid of fears and anxieties that torment and torment the human soul. The saint will definitely help and show the way out of a seemingly hopeless situation.
When a person asks for help sincerely, with all his heart, the Archangel will definitely help. In general, everything is very simple, even if you don’t remember the words of the prayer. You can turn to him simply with the words: “Archangel Michael, please help me!” This is enough for him to come to the rescue.
In addition, you can make a specific request for help in solving a specific problem. Read the prayer, then from the bottom of your heart ask the Archangel to help you solve it. You will be surprised how quickly you will receive help from the most unexpected sources.
Daily prayer to Archangel Michael
This prayer is a very strong protection for every day for every person. It is pronounced to protect yourself, your family and friends from any evil. Read daily, at any time.
The text of the prayer is:
“Lord, Great God, King without beginning!
Send, Lord, Your Archangel Michael to the aid of Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible.
Destroyer of demons, ban all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Archangel, six-winged first prince, commander of the Heavenly Forces - Cherubim and Seraphim and all saints.
O Pleasant Michael the Archangel!
Ineffable Guardian, be our great helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas, a quiet refuge.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Deliver us from all the charms of the evil devil, when you hear us, sinners (name), praying to You, calling on Your Holy Name, hasten to help us and hear our prayer.
O Great Archangel Michael!
Defeat everything that opposes us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Heavenly Cross of the Lord, through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the holy Angels and holy apostles, the holy prophet of God Elijah, the holy great Nicholas, the Archbishop of Myra, the Wonderworker of Lycia, St. Andrew the Fool, the holy Great Martyrs Nikita and Eustathius, the Holy Kingdoms ven passion-bearers , venerable father and holy saints and martyrs and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Help us, Thy sinful servants (name), deliver us from coward, flood, from fire and sword, from vain death, from all evil and from the flattering enemy, and from the reviled storm, and from the evil one, deliver us, great Michael the Archangel of the Lord, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
The prayer to the Archangel Michael for every day is miraculous and will protect you from enemies, evil people, and unexpected tragic events. Will prevent attack, robbery, protect you and your home from thieves. Believers know many miraculous facts when this prayer actually saved a person’s life. At the right time, turn to Archangel Michael for help, and he will definitely come to the rescue!
The most revered servant of the angelic world is Saint Michael. His name can be found in both Testaments. Many legends and folk tales emphasize his good deeds and power. The Orthodox prayer-appeal to this archangel is advised to be read daily by men who are named by his great name, since for them this angel is the main assistant
“Great Archangel of God, Michael, conqueror of demons, defeat and crush all my enemies, visible and invisible. And pray to the Lord Almighty, may the Lord save and preserve me from all sorrows and from every illness, from deadly ulcers and from vain death, O great Archangel Michael, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
The Power of God's Chief Helper
Archangel Michael is considered the leader of the heavenly warriors. Archangel means commander in chief. One of the books in the collection Old Testament tells how he led the forces of light in opposition to the devil and fallen angels. Usually its appearance is associated with powerful patronage, protection, and a warning of troubles. Michael is depicted more often than other archangels in the Holy Books.
A powerful prayer addressed to Michael will prevent demonic attacks and hide him from enemies and life danger. You can also pray for healing from illnesses, when moving into a new home, and in many other situations. Orthodox, Jews and even Muslims and Catholics turn to him in prayer. They all revere his sacred power.
When Saint Michael Helps
From Hebrew his name will sound in Russian “who is like God.” The image of the archangel in Scripture is depicted as “the leader of the army of the Lord.” From the words of St. Gregory the Great, it becomes clear that the archangel appears on Earth before the manifestation of the miraculous power of the Lord.
On icons, the face of the saint is usually depicted in military armor with a sword or spear in his hand, since it is believed that it was he who first rallied the angels who did not choose the path of temptation to separate from their fallen representatives and follow the path of righteousness. As the leader of the Lord's army, Michael won the battle with Lucifer, casting down the demons into the depths of the underworld. This confrontation between light and dark continues to this day with the participation of every person.
Archangel Michael is the divine protector. He patronizes warriors and protects them from any evil. On the way to the Throne, he protects the souls of the dead from the Antichrist. He identifies sinners and righteous people, turns to God and begs from him the souls of sinners who have done significant positive deeds during earthly life.
Mikhail protects the sleeping person and helps in sadness. He is a healer. Prayers are invoked to him during the consecration of a house. There is a belief that since ancient times people have identified evil spirits with the source of illnesses. The Archangel always prevails over them, which means he overcomes illnesses.
For protection from dark forces
“Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, bright and formidable commander of the Heavenly King! Before the Last Judgment, let me repent from my sins, deliver me from the snare that catches me
my soul and bring it to the God who created it, who dwells on the cherubim, and pray diligently for it, so that through your intercession it will go to a place of peace. O formidable commander of the heavenly powers, representative of all at the Throne of the Lord Christ, guardian of the strong man and wise armorer, strong commander of the Heavenly King! Have mercy on me, a sinner who requires your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen me from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant me the honor of unashamedly presenting myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant me there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen"
Prayer for illnesses
“O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, and moreover, strengthen us from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the right to shamelessly present ourselves to our Creator at the hour His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.”
Prayer from enemies
This strong prayer Mikhail is quite rare. It is placed in front of the entrance to the Miracle Monastery, located in the Kremlin. You can read the text of the prayer only in the Church of Michael the Archangel for protection in a difficult situation.
“Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You, calling on Your Holy name. Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, for Christ's sake, the holy fool, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs: holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius , and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from the ages, and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us forever, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen".
In many life situations you can appeal to Archangel Michael, be it heavenly protection from spiritual or physical enemies, from pursuers, life-determining natural disasters, or possible futile death. One can also ask about the protection of the heavenly patron to rid an Orthodox country of possible attacks from foreign states.
Listen to this prayer to Archangel Michael for protection from enemies
Every day people interact with each other - communicate, solve some issues, make transactions and just meet. Archangel Michael helps when such communication does not promise a favorable outcome. It also happens that best friend becomes an enemy and begins to plot against his former comrade, mentally wishing him failure and illness. To protect yourself from bad misfortunes, you need to ask heaven for help.
Prayer for Strong Protection
By reading prayers to Archangel Michael every day, you can ward off the evil eye, damage and people with evil thoughts. He is the strongest protector of the Christian's body and spirit. His role in heaven is to lead the army of the Lord, he is the commander-in-chief of the angels. Under his command the devil was crushed. Icons depicting the Archangel symbolize the strong protection of all believers, and prayers, those turned to his image will protect the one praying.
On the icons the commander-in-chief of the Lord's army is depicted with a long, sharp sword. This is a weapon that defeats evil forces, cutting off human fears and anxieties. Archangel Michael helps those in whom faith lives to cleanse themselves of evil, temptation and deceit.
There is one powerful prayer written more than a hundred years ago on the porch of the Church of the Archangel Michael of the Miracle Monastery in the Kremlin. She is very rare. If you reread these words every day throughout your life, a person will gain strong protection, and all adversity will bypass him. She will protect him from:
- the devil;
- bad people;
- damage and evil eye;
- temptations;
- from troubles and tragedies;
- from robbery and assault.
The words of this prayer are also intended to save the soul from hellish torment. You need to take a piece of paper and write on it the names of your children, relatives and friends, everyone you want to ask for. Then, while reading the prayer, you should say all the written names.
Twice a year: at midnight - from November 20 to 21, on the day of Michael, and from September 18 to 19, on the day of veneration of the Archangel, it is necessary to ask for the souls of the deceased, calling them by name. At the same time, at the end you can add “and all relatives according to the flesh of the tribe of Adam.”
The words of prayer are a very strong protection from Archangel Michael:
Throughout the country there are many cathedrals and churches dedicated to the Archangel Michael. And in any other temple there is his image, depicted on icons, frescoes and iconostases. You can contact the leader of the heavenly troops anywhere.
Appeal to the Archangel
Due to the fact that Mikhail is the commander-in-chief of the Lord’s army, it is customary to ask him for help in healing from illnesses, for intercession from enemies, for saving the Motherland in dangerous times, for the safe return of military personnel from conflict zones. They also ask for his patronage during the construction of new houses; he promotes a peaceful and happy flow of life, protects housing from enemies and troubles.
You can make requests and entreaties from home, or you can order a prayer service with an akathist in the temple. Some are inclined to believe that the spoken prayer for protection will be a kind of amulet. But this is wrong. After all, turning to the Heavenly inhabitants is in no way a talisman or a spell that has its own power.
One cannot attribute greater power to one saint than to another. The same goes for prayers. After all, a prayer is a person’s personal appeal to a saint, containing a request for the prayer of the Almighty for the sinful inhabitants of the earth. And only God helps, grants the strongest protection and patronizes people through the appeals of saints.
You can contact Michael with the following words to protect him from enemies and illnesses; this is a very strong protection with a short prayer to Archangel Michael:
Who can pray for protection and help
The Supreme Angel is ready to help any believer, no matter what age, gender or race he is. Sometimes even the most skeptical atheist can ask for support and help, and the angel will provide it. Saint Michael does not reject anyone and protects everyone, who comes to him with a pure soul and heart.
Even without remembering the prayers by heart, you can ask for help from a Higher Power. The main thing is that the words of appeal come from a pure heart. Every day turning to the saints helps to fight life's difficulties.
You should not put anger and negativity into your appeal, because then it may not be heard. Even if we are talking about some kind of confrontation with the enemy, there should be no hatred in the words. It is believed that the greatest evil is in the human soul, and in order to eradicate it and overcome one’s own sins, one only needs to sincerely desire it and call on Archangel Michael for help. A person who has conquered evil in himself will gain spiritual strength. It is almost impossible to do this on your own, so the forces of heaven come to the rescue.
To protect yourself from everything evil, the evil eye and damage, you need to ask a saint for intercession. As soon as you sense something wrong, some kind of negative influence of evil forces, you should immediately read the following words of prayer to the Archangel Michael from evil forces:
Miracles of the Leader of the Angels
A large number of believers around the globe had the opportunity to personally verify the absolute help of the heavenly commander to those who sought it with sincere faith and a pure heart. When did his veneration begin?
According to legend, the first temple to the saint was erected in Phirgia. Near this temple there was a healing spring. The temple was built by a man who had a mute daughter, but after drinking this water, she spoke.
After the temple was erected, people from all over the area began to make pilgrimages to it in search of healing of soul and body. Among them were pagans who became healthier after drinking that water, which led to a mass renunciation of idolatry and conversion to the Christian faith. The ardent pagans did not like this.
A particularly pious and God-fearing man, Arkhip, served in the new church. Through his efforts and prayers, many stopped denying Christianity - they accepted the faith and were baptized. And so the pagans, harboring a grudge against him, decided to kill him and destroy the temple. They decided to connect the flows of two rivers so that a powerful stream of water would carry away everything in its path.
Having learned about the impending misfortune, Arkhip began to diligently read a prayer to the Archangel Michael, not doubting for a second its strong protection.
And a miracle happened - Michael himself appeared near the temple, cut a deep cleft in the nearest rock with his sword, and the stream rushed there, but the temple and its inhabitants remained intact. Seeing such divine intervention, the villains got scared and ran away. And Arkhip and his disciples remained to thank the Lord.
Since then, this day has been celebrated in churches on September 19 - as the day of the Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Khoneh.
Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
This is the name of another holiday honoring the Archangel. It is celebrated annually in November. On this day, all the invisible inhabitants of heaven are honored, who protect people every day in everyday life.
It is on this day that prayer against evil forces has special power, since absolutely all angels rise up to fight evil. The Holy Church teaches to distinguish 9 angelic ranks, and all of them are under the supremacy of Michael.
It is advisable to visit a church and attend a service in order to be able to personally ask for help and protection from the heavenly powers. In many temples, water is blessed on this day - you can drink it every day, while reading the rules, or during difficult life circumstances.
A prayer to Archangel Michael every day will protect all Orthodox Christians from any misfortunes and troubles, if you make it a habit to read it daily. It is important to maintain purity of thoughts and sincerity of faith during conversion.
Appeal to other saints
In addition to Michael, you can turn to other Christian saints for help. It is important to know what exactly you need protection from. In addition to appeals to God himself, the Virgin Mary and the saints who help in any case, there are such saints to whom the Lord has given grace to protect and protect those in need.
- In case of problems at work and the threat of maiden dishonor, as well as for a favorable road, prayer requests are read to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- The holy martyrs Cyprian and Justina will protect from the evil eye, damage, sorcerers, and other evil forces.
- They pray to Raphael for healing from serious illnesses.
It is always important to remember that each person has his own Guardian Angel, he is the main and closest patron and intercessor and is ready to help, you just have to ask.
In addition, in order to always be protected from harm, you need to live an honest and righteous life. Sincerely believe and take part in church affairs. It is true faith in the Lord and his power that is the best “amulet” against misfortune. Participation in the sacraments of confession and communion will help you always be under the supervision of God and under the wing of the Guardian Angel.
The priests say that the prayer to Archangel Michael is a very strong protection and every believer should know it. This prayer is very important when you are overcome by sorrows, troubles and adversity. If everything is falling out of hand and a “dark streak” has come in life, you need to mentally turn your attention to Heavenly Patron and sincerely ask for help.
Since ancient times, believers in Rus' turned to patron saints for help. A daily ritual helps to put your thoughts and feelings in order, gives you the opportunity to turn to the Higher Powers, ask them for advice or intercession. Orthodox believers consider the prayer to Archangel Michael to be a very strong protection. This saint is the leader of the Heavenly Host. According to legend, with a fiery sword he guards the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Words addressed to God help in difficult times, strengthen the spirit and dispel unnecessary doubts. You can ask for support from any saint, depending on the occasion or situation. Orthodox Christians begin and end their day with prayer. During the day, they accompany many of their actions with words of prayer.
Words of protection can be spoken if a difficult decision has to be made; if advice or a sign from above is needed; if your soul is restless; if difficult or even dangerous hours and days lie ahead in life. Miracle words have protective properties; they seem to “fence off” the believer from everything bad.
Saint protector Michael in various religious teachings
The image of the heavenly protector Archangel Michael is not only in the Orthodox or Catholic belief traditions. The figure of the intercessor and guardian of heaven exists in both Judaism and Islam. In Judaism, this character is revered as the leader of the Lord's army, is the main guard of the Light and fights the numerous Dark Army. According to the Jews, Michael is one of the four angels who guard the cardinal points and are under the throne of the Lord.
In Islam, this saint also plays an important role. According to this teaching, Saint Michael (Mikail) has the ability to fill people’s hearts with goodness, giving them blessed thoughts and peace of mind in life.
In the Christian tradition, this Archangel is depicted with a fiery sword and wings behind his back. The warrior fights against the dark forces that send evil, illness and suffering to man. With his fiery sword he punishes sinners and drives away evil spirits. Therefore, people turn to him in case of illness, which, according to belief, is sent by evil spirits.
The saint needs a fiery sword to guard the gates of heaven. According to Scripture, this angel will be present at the Last Judgment, because he is the patron and protector of all souls of the dead.
On the day of Archangel Michael, who is the main intercessor of sinners on earth, Orthodox tradition is considered September 19th. On this day it is customary to remember the miracle in Khoneh.
The miracle is that Michael split the rock with a blow of his staff and two fast mountain rivers headed along a new channel without touching the Christian sanctuary. Catholic Church celebrates the day of this saint on September 29.
Among the famous historical figures who were patronized by the Heavenly Warrior is the famous Joan of Arc. According to legend, the Archangel appeared to the Maid of Orleans and gave her instructions to place Charles VII on the throne. Throughout her difficult military journey, Mikhail supported the brave girl and protected her from all sorts of troubles so that she could fulfill God’s providence and fulfill her great mission.
In what cases can you turn to Archangel Michael for help?
Higher powers protect and preserve even if we do not believe in their existence, so prayer to Archangel Michael is a very strong protection. The saint patronizes everyone, even those who are skeptical about faith and religion. Even an unbeliever or an atheist can turn to him and ask for help.
There are times in everyone’s life when they alone cannot cope with certain problems, when it is necessary to strengthen their spirit, to confirm the correctness of the chosen path, when trouble comes to the house or something bad happens.
It is difficult to list all the situations in which one can seek the intercession of Archangel Michael, here are just a few of them:
- Ask for deliverance from enemies and fears, prosperity and peace.
- About the recovery of loved ones from a serious illness.
- Rely on consolation in grief and protection from grief.
- The Archangel gives protection from wars, natural disasters and destruction.
- Helps solve problems in the family, at work, in business.
There are many sorrows in our life. Left alone with a problem, a person becomes lost and plunges into the abyss of grief. The death of loved ones is especially difficult to bear. Heavenly Intercessors can help in such a situation. In Orthodoxy there are traditions of commemorating the dead. Every believer must order a prayer service for the repose of the soul of a newly deceased person. You can pray for the soul of someone who has gone to another world yourself. To do this, you need to find the necessary words in the prayer book and read them in accordance with church canons.
“Remember, O Lord our God, in the faith and hope of the life of your eternally departed * servant, our brother (name), and as the Good and Lover of mankind, forgiving sins and consuming iniquities, weaken, forsake and forgive all his voluntary and involuntary sins, deliver him eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna, and grant him the communion and enjoyment of Your eternal good things, prepared for those who love You: even if you sin, do not depart from You, and undoubtedly in the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Your glorified God in the Trinity, faith, and Unity in Trinity and Trinity in Unity is Orthodox even until its last breath of confession. Be merciful to him, and the faith that is in You, instead of deeds, and with Your saints, as you are Generous, rest: for there is no man who will live and not sin, but You are the only One besides all sin, and Your truth is righteousness forever, and You are the One God of mercy and generosity, and love for mankind, and to You we send glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
You can read more about how to pray for the departed and which saints you can address your requests to
How to contact Archangel Michael, what words should be spoken
Priests say that prayer to Archangel Michael is a very strong protection and should be used when life presents various trials. For someone who is not knowledgeable in religious matters, but who wants to receive help from the Archangel, it is enough to say a simple phrase“Archangel Michael, I ask you for help, help me.” You need to put your whole soul into these words, be sincere and hope in the Higher Powers. The sequence of words and the precision of wording are not important for God and his Servants. If a person does not know how to pray according to church canons, then this does not matter. The main thing is that the words come from the heart.
Prayer to the Archangel for every day
On the day of Archangel Michael, believers read special ancient and rare prayers addressed to the Heavenly Protector. But there is also a prayer that must be read every day. Daily prayer is a kind of shield that protects from morning until evening.
“Lord, Great God, King without beginning!
Send, Lord, Your Archangel Michael to the aid of Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible.
Destroyer of demons, ban all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Archangel, six-winged first prince, commander of the Heavenly Forces - Cherubim and Seraphim and all saints.
O Pleasant Michael the Archangel!
Ineffable Guardian, be our great helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas, a quiet refuge.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Deliver us from all the charms of the evil devil, when you hear us, sinners (name), praying to You, calling on Your Holy Name, hasten to help us and hear our prayer.
O Great Archangel Michael!
Defeat everything that opposes us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Heavenly Cross of the Lord, through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the holy Angels and holy apostles, the holy prophet of God Elijah, the holy great Nicholas, the Archbishop of Myra, the Wonderworker of Lycia, St. Andrew the Fool, the holy Great Martyrs Nikita and Eustathius, the Holy Kingdoms ven passion-bearers , venerable father and holy saints and martyrs and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael!
Help us, Thy sinful servants (name), deliver us from coward, flood, from fire and sword, from vain death, from all evil and from the flattering enemy and from the reviled storm, and from the evil one, deliver us, great Michael the Archangel of the Lord, always , now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
Believers pronounce these words every day, the goal is to protect a person, his family and friends from any evil, be it the machinations of envious people, black magic, or other hostile manifestations of the outside world.
Troparion and Akathist - an alternative to daily prayer to the Archangel
Canons and troparia are also read to Michael.
Troparion to Michael
Heavenly armies of the Archangel, we always pray to you, unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of the krill of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying: deliver us from troubles, like the commander of the highest powers.
Kontakion to Archangel Michael
Archangel of God, servant of the Divine glory, ruler of angels and teacher of men, ask for what is useful to us and great mercy, like the bodiless Archangel.”
There is also a short version, the text of which can be said every day in the morning before starting any important task.
“O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, and moreover, strengthen us from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the right to shamelessly present ourselves to our Creator at the hour His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.”
Who can ask for help
Archangel Michael is a protector for absolutely everyone. This great guardian does not see differences in nationality or religion, and is ready to help everyone who turns to him for support. The only condition is the sincerity and openness of the soul of the person praying. Woman, man, child - the Archangel does not care about age or gender. He is a patron.
Patron Saints. Who else can you contact for help?
Not only Archangel Michael can help a person in a difficult situation. Orthodox Saints will come to our aid and protect us from damage, the evil eye, protect us from the influence of dark forces and strengthen our spirit.
Nicholas the Wonderworker is a very powerful Saint. People turn to him with personal requests.
- They ask for healing from a fatal illness or for the health of an unborn child.
- They pray to Nicholas with a request to send down love and arrange personal life.
- If a person goes on a long journey, he should ask for protection and help from this saint.
- If there are financial problems in the house, then St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will help.
- Nikolai is asked to help find a good job. It also accompanies success in trading.
- The miracle worker helps those illegally punished and convicted without guilt.
- This Saint is traditionally prayed to for the fulfillment of every desire.
- If you are overcome by demons, doubts, or are under the influence of dark forces, then you should turn to Nikolai.
- Nikolai Ugodnik is known for helping to drive out all kinds of evil spirits.
If there is a suspicion that a believer has become a victim of witchcraft, or the influence of a witch’s spell, then one must, without delay, turn to this Saint.
To remove damage and get rid of witchcraft, you can also read Psalm No. 3. In the Orthodox tradition, he is considered one of the most powerful.
1:1. Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son.
1:2. God! how my enemies have multiplied! Many
rebel against me
1:3. Many say to my soul: “He has no salvation in God.”
1:4. But You, Lord, are a shield before me, my glory, and
You lift up my head.
1:5. With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears me
from His holy mountain.
1:6. I lie down, sleep and get up, for the Lord protects me.
1:7. I will not be afraid of those people who are on all sides
turned on me.
1:8. Arise, Lord! save me, my God! for
You strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you break the teeth of the wicked.
1:9. Salvation is from the Lord. Upon Your people is Your blessing.
Therefore, no matter what need we come to church for, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker definitely needs to put a candle near his image. And so that the words addressed to heaven gain even greater power, the holy fathers advise lighting candles not only near the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, but also Jesus Christ and the Mother of God. It is not necessary to pronounce “canonically correct” phrases. In appealing to intercessors, the main thing is sincere and indestructible Faith, and every believer in his home must have an icon depicting this Holy Face. The image of the Heavenly Intercessor is the strongest amulet.
Prayers addressed to the Queen of Heaven have no less effect. The Mother of God patronizes all those who suffer and refuses no one.
- A petition to the Mother of God helps if a child is sick.
- They turn to her, asking for intercession before God.
- In case of marital quarrels or infidelity, you also need to ask for protection from the Queen of Heaven.
- If you are in poor health or have a complex operation ahead.
- They pray to the Mother of God for the health of relatives and the deliverance of women from infertility.
IN Orthodox prayer books There are daily prayers that can be addressed to the Mother of God, and there are also solemn addresses that are read on holidays. You can pray to the Virgin Mary both at home and when you come to church.
A prayer addressed to the Guardian Angel also helps protect us from troubles that await us at every step. We all have an Angel who helps us in difficult times.
The appeal to the guardian angel is allowed to be very brief. If a person faces a difficult task, a serious conversation or a dangerous situation, it is enough to say the following: “My angel, fly with me. You go ahead, I'll follow you."
Words addressed to one’s Saint, after whom the parishioner is named, also have strong protective properties.
“Oh, holy angel, interceding before our Creator for my soul, my body and my life! Do not leave me and do not depart from me for all my sins. I ask you, do not let the evil demon take possession of my soul and my body. Strengthen my soul and direct it to the true path. I ask you, angel of God and guardian of my soul, forgive me all the sins with which I have offended you throughout my unrighteous life. Forgive all my sins that I committed on the past day, and protect me on the new day. Save my soul from various temptations, so that I do not anger our Creator. I ask you, pray for me before our Creator, so that His mercy and peace of mind may come to me. Amen".
Icons and images of saints. Their role in our lives
Orthodox priests advise believers to always carry with them an image of their patron, or an icon on a chain. This item is a powerful talisman for all occasions. The icon can contain either an image of the Mother of God, Archangel Michael, or other Saints.
A pectoral cross and an icon with an image of an angel or saint must be worn exclusively under clothing - this is the only way to protect them. If a person feels that he is being overcome by envious people, or that some kind of conspiracy is brewing against him, then it is enough to mentally turn to his patrons and secretly touch his talismans under his clothes.
There should be icons in the home of every believer. It is not necessary to create a “red corner” in your apartment and put them on display. It is enough to keep one or two images at home and quietly pray in front of them.
It is not forbidden to light lamps and candles under the icon. The smell of incense and the flame of a candle help drive out evil spirits from the house and improve the energy field of the home.
It is advisable to have a church calendar in the house. With its help, the neophyte will be able to navigate holidays and memorable dates.
Famous icons. Luka Krymsky
In the Orthodox world, the icon of St. Luke of Crimea is especially revered. It is customary to turn to this saint and his image for help in healing various kinds of illnesses, both physical and mental. It helps treat physical ailments. There is a special prayer to Luka Krymsky, which must be read if surgery is to be performed.
Cyprian and Justina
There are prayers and amulets from visible enemies, and there are those that protect us from the influence of witchcraft. The protective prayer to Saints Cyprian and Justina is read in the following cases:
- If there is a suspicion that a person or his loved ones have been damaged or have committed such a sinful act as a love spell.
- If there is an invisible danger, including from dark forces.
- If demons and their henchmen begin to play pranks in the house and do not allow you to live in peace.
- If a person is worried about bad predictions and omens that have appeared in his life.
You can order a service in any church. Come there, find a box for storing candles and put a note in it with the name of the people for whom you will pray. You must also indicate the name of the Saint to whom the request is made.
How to pray and what you need for prayer
So that the words of prayer are heard By Higher Powers, you don’t just need to ask them for protection. The ritual of prayer is a special action for which you need to prepare, set yourself in a good mood, and put your thoughts and feelings in order. A prayerful attitude is necessary regardless of what request we make to God and his helpers. The Lord will hear and accept our words only if they come from the heart.
There is no need to boast of your virtue in front of others - such behavior is regarded as a temptation of the devil and should be feared. True faith is quiet and calm. There is no place in it for vanity or for violence against the foundations and habits of others. If a person holds a fast, and his family does not support this endeavor, then one cannot force his loved ones to act against their wishes. People come to faith without violence against the individual. But you need to remember that:
- You can pray both in the church cathedral and at home. It does not matter where the layman pronounces these words.
- If a person is going to say a prayer at home, then it is advisable to retire. No one and nothing should distract a layman from communication with God.
- If there is little time for prayer, then you can limit yourself to a short version. Do not pronounce sacred words in a hurry.
- If a person decides to pray on the road or while traveling, then to perform the sacrament you need to turn your gaze inward and turn away from external vanity.
- You should ask for protection not only for yourself, but also for your relatives (that is, all relatives and family members). There is a separate prayer for this case.
Orthodox Christian I must remember the main thing - prayer is not only a request, but also words of gratitude. Only sincere gratitude for everything that happens to us will find a response in Heaven, because our “thank you” becomes an integral part of prayer.
All about religion and faith - “a rare prayer to Archangel Michael” with detailed description and photographs.
Archangel Michael is an angel of mercy and a petitioner before God for people who believe in the Lord. He guides the souls of the righteous to the gates of Paradise. They pray to Archangel Michael for help and deliverance from enemies and natural disasters.
Prayer to Archangel Michael is a very powerful prayer. It provides the strongest protection for all evil and evil forces.
First prayer
Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, bright and formidable commander of the Heavenly King! Before the Last Judgment, let me repent from my sins, deliver my soul from the net that catches me and bring me to the God who created me, who dwells on the cherubim, and pray diligently for her, so that through your intercession she will go to a place of rest. O formidable commander of the heavenly powers, representative of all at the Throne of the Lord Christ, guardian of the strong man and wise armorer, strong commander of the Heavenly King! Have mercy on me, a sinner who requires your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen me from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant me the honor of unashamedly presenting myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant me there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen
Second prayer
Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You, calling on Your Holy name. Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, for Christ's sake, the holy fool, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs: holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius , and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from the ages, and all the holy Heavenly Powers. Amen
A short prayer for every day
Holy Archangel of God Michael, drive away from me with your lightning sword the evil spirit that tempts me. O great Archangel of God Michael - conqueror of demons! Defeat and crush all my enemies, visible and invisible, and pray to the Lord Almighty, may the Lord save and preserve me from sorrows and from all illnesses, from deadly plagues and vain deaths, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen
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Rare prayer to Archangel Michael
This is a very rare prayer, which was written on the porch of the Church of the Archangel Michael of the Miracle Monastery (Kremlin, 1906)
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
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Prayer to Archangel Michael “very strong protection”
“Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (names). Protect us, Archangel, from enemies, visible and invisible.
O Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Forbid all enemies who fight me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust before the wind.
O Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first prince and commander of the Heavenly Forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, in sorrows, in sorrows, in the desert and on the seas a quiet refuge!
O Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when you hear us, sinners, praying to you and calling your name sacred.
Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, by prayers Blessed Virgin Mary, the prayers of the holy apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, Christ for the sake of the Fool for the Fool, the holy prophet Elijah, and all the holy great martyrs: Nikita and Eustathius, and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from eternity, and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
O Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (names), deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and vain death, and from all evil, from the flattering enemy, from the storm, deliver us from the evil one forever, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen"
Prayer to Archangel Michael for every day
Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the Angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Denis in heaven and putting to shame his malice and deceit on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: be an indestructible shield and a strong shield for the Holy Church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Do not forsake us, O Archangel of God, through your help and intercession, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we do not want to perish in our iniquities, but to turn to the Lord and be quickened by Him to do good deeds . Illuminate our minds with the light of God’s face, which shines on your lightning-like brow, so that we may understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we know all that it is fitting for us to do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will cease to be dominated by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh, carried away in the likeness of senseless children by the soon-to-perish beauties of this world, as if for the sake of the corruptible and earthly it is foolish to forget the eternal and heavenly. Over all of these, ask us from above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sadness for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may spend the remaining number of days of our temporary life not in pleasing our feelings and working with our passions, but in erasing the evils we have committed with tears of faith and contrition of heart, deeds of purity and holy deeds of mercy. When the hour of our end, liberation from the bonds of this mortal body approaches, do not leave us. Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of wickedness in heaven, accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising to heaven, yes, protected by you, we will reach those glorious villages of paradise without stumbling, where there is no sorrow, no sighing, but endless life, and, being honored to see the bright face of the All-Blessed Lord and Master ours, falling with tears at His feet, let us exclaim in joy and tenderness: glory to Thee, our dearest Redeemer, Who for Thy great love for us, unworthy, was pleased to send Thy angels to serve our salvation! Amen.
Prayer to Archangel Michael from evil forces
“Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, the servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen us from the horror of mortals and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us to shamelessly appear before our Creator in the hour of His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.”
Prayer to Archangel Michael for the departed
“Holy Archangel of God Michael, if my relatives (names of the deceased... and relatives in the flesh up to the tribe of Adam) are in the lake of fire, then lead them out of the eternal fire with your blessed wing and bring them to the Throne of God and beg our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive them their sins. Amen".
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My guardian angel thank you for everything! Lord Jesus Christ, son of God! have mercy on me, a sinner.
God bless you for everything! Archangel Michael, I pray to you for our entire family, protect us from all evil!
Thanks, I'll take a look at everything! Argangel Michael, I pray to you for our family, protect us from all evil! Save my son Maxim and husband Alexander!
Archangel Michael! Help us so that happiness never leaves our home, and everyone is healthy, and we will pray to you. Thank you in advance
Archangel Michael! Protect my family r. B. - Olga, Fotinho, Daria, neg. Plato from troubles and misfortunes. Thank you, great Archangel Michael.
Thank you Archangel for your invaluable help.
Save and preserve from all evil, me, a sinner, the servant of God Demetrius and all my parents and forefathers and all Orthodox Christians - in the kingdom of the Lord our God, for all time of our life! To the glory and power of your Archangel, Archangel Michael, and the Lord our God Jesus Christ the son of God! Amen!
General of All Angels and Archangels. The Great and Mighty Archangel of God. First Prince and Governor of the Heavenly Forces. Cherubim and Seraphim. I bow my body and head before You. Be the protection and support of all Christians. I ask you for protection for my loved ones, mother and father of the servants of God Antonina and Peter, the wife of the servant of God Lyudmila, the children of my servants of God Elena and Elizabeth, me the sinful servant Alexander. Come to our aid, protect us and save us from the sword of fire, flood and famine, in the hour of terrible help to come out of the fire of sin that awaits me. I pray you, Father Michael the Archangel, save and preserve
Archangel Michael! Thank you for listening to me! I believe that you will not leave me in trouble and will help. I will pray to you, save and preserve.
PRAYER TO THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL.
This is a very rare prayer, which was written on the porch of the Church of the Archangel Michael of the Miracle Monastery (Kremlin, 1906)
Write on a piece of paper the names of all your loved ones (children, parents, husband, wife) and name them all where (name) is written.
But 2 times a year - from September 18th to 19th (Feast of the Archangel Michael) and from November 20th to 21st (Michael's Day) you need to pray for the dead - calling everyone by name (and at the same time adding the phrase “and all relatives according to the flesh up to the tribe of Adam.” This is done at 12 o’clock at night. In this way the sins of your family are atoned for.
Oh, Great Archangel Michael, help me, your sinful servant (name), deliver me from the coward, the flood, the fire, the sword and the flattering enemy, from the storm, from the invasion and from the evil one. Deliver me, your servant (name), great Archangel Michael, always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL.
Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Star in Heaven and always putting to shame his malice and treachery on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: make your shield indestructible and your visor firm holy church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Be the leader and invincible companion of our Christ-loving army, crowning it with glory and victories over our adversaries, so that all who oppose us may know that God and His holy angels are with us. Do not, O Archangel of God, forsake us through your help and intercession, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we want to perish in our iniquities; to be from Him for good deeds. Illuminate our minds with the light of God, so that we may understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we may know all that we should do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will stop being overwhelmed by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh and forgetting eternal and heavenly madness for the sake of perishable and earthly things. Over all of these, ask us from above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sorrow for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may complete the remaining number of days of our temporary life in erasing the evils we have committed. When the hour of our death and liberation from the bonds of this mortal body approaches, do not leave us, Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of malice in the heavens, who are accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising and on high: may we be protected by you, without stumbling we will reach those glorious villages of paradise, where there is no sorrow, not sighing, but endless life and let us be worthy to see the bright face of our All-Good Lord and Master and give glory to Him, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion to the Heavenly Orders of the Ethereal
Heavenly armies of the Archangels, we always pray to you that we are unworthy and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of the wings of your immaterial glory; preserving us who fall diligently and cry out: deliver us from troubles, like the rulers of the highest powers.
Kontakion to the Heavenly Orders of the Ethereal
Archangels of God, servants of Divine glory. Chief angels and human mentors, ask for what is useful to us and grant mercy, like the Bodiless Archangels.
Greatness to the Heavenly Orders of the Ethereal
We magnify you Archangels and Angels and all the hosts, Cherubim and Seraphim, glorifying the Lord.
Prayer to Saint Archangel Michael
Wherever grace overshadows you from the Lord, the Archangel of God, Michael, the power of the devil will be driven out from there. For your light cannot stand to see the fall of the star from heaven. Therefore, we pray to you, extinguish its fiery arrows moving towards us with your breath. Holy Archangel of God Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers, pray to God for me, the suffering one, that the Lord will tear away from me all sorts of harmful thoughts that constantly torment me and bring me to despair, wavering in faith and bodily exhaustion. Great and formidable guardian, Archangel Michael, cut off with a fiery sword the enemy of the human race and all his minions who want to destroy me, and stand inviolably on guard over this house, all those living in it and all its property. Amen.
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Prayer to Archangel Michael
This is a very rare prayer, which was written on the porch of the Church of the Archangel Michael of the Miracle Monastery (Kremlin, 1906). If you read this prayer daily throughout your life, you receive the strongest protection from the evil one, from evil people, from magical influences, from temptations, and also - deliverance from hellish torment. Write on a piece of paper the names of all your loved ones (children, parents, husband, wife) and name them all where (name) is written.
But 2 times a year - from September 18th to 19th (Feast of the Archangel Michael) and from November 20th to 21st (Michael's Day) you need to pray for the dead - calling everyone by name (and at the same time adding the phrase “and all relatives according to the flesh up to the tribe of Adam.” This is done at 12 o’clock at night. In this way the sins of your family are atoned for.
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
O Lord Great God, King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible! O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of moisture on your servant (name). O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies who fight against me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind. O great Lord Michael the Archangel, six-winged first prince and commander of the weightless powers, Cherub and Seraphim! O God-pleasing Archangel Michael! Be my help in everything: in insults, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver, Michael Archangel, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer, O Great Archangel Michael! Lead all those who oppose me with the power of honest life-giving cross The Lord, through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet of God Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Venerable Father of all Saints and Martyr and all the holy heavenly powers. Amen.
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