Prayers before and during childbirth. Prayer for pregnant women and before childbirth
Even if pregnancy is easy, it is rare that women do not worry about the upcoming birth. They worry whether everything will go well, they are worried about the child and their own health. A believing woman will be helped to get rid of disturbing thoughts by turning to God and the saints. A sincere prayer that can be read both before childbirth and between contractions can become a real assistant in childbirth.
Even if pregnancy is easy, it is rare that women do not worry about the upcoming birth.
Before miraculous icon The Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” reads a prayer for a successful outcome of childbirth, and also asks for the health of newborns. It is believed that the Mother of God is able to help even with complicated pregnancies.
She is the patroness of all women, she herself went through the pangs of childbirth, so for a sincere prayer for an easy labor and birth healthy child usually responds immediately.
“Receive, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We look at you holy icon bearing in her womb Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings.
With the same warmth falling upon Thy whole-bearing image, and kissing this tenderly, we pray to Thee, all-merciful Lady: to give birth to us sinners condemned in illness and to nourish our children in sorrow, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and deliver from bitter sorrow.
Grant them health and well-being, and their nourishment will increase in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, for even now, through Your intercession from the mouth of a baby and those who piss, the Lord will bring His praise. O Mother of the Son of God! Have mercy on the mother of the sons of men and on Your weak people: quickly heal the illnesses that befall us, quench the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us, and do not despise the tears and sighs of Your servants.
Hear us on the day of sorrow who fall before Your icon, and on the day of joy and deliverance accept the grateful praise of our hearts. Offer our prayers to the throne of Your Son and our God, may He be merciful to our sin and weakness and add His mercy to those who lead His name, as we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race, forever and ever. ."
The second version of the prayer to the Mother of God at the icon “Helper in Childbirth”
“O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos, who does not leave us in earthly life! To whom will I offer prayers, to whom will I bring tears and sighs, if not to You, consolation to all the faithful! With fear, faith, love, Mother of the Belly, I pray: may the Lord enlighten Orthodox people to salvation, may He give us children to You and Your Son to please You, may He keep us in the purity of humility, in the hope of salvation in Christ, and grant us all, in the cover of Your grace, earthly consolation. Keep us under the canopy of Thy mercy, Most Pure One, help those who pray for childbirth, turn away the slander of evil freedom, grave troubles, misfortunes and deaths. Grant us grace-filled insight, a spirit of contrition for sins, grant us to see all the height and purity of Christ’s teaching given to us; protect us from disastrous alienation, so that we all, gratefully praising Your greatness, may be worthy of heavenly tranquility and there with Your beloved, with all the saints, we will glorify the One God in the Trinity: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen".
Before the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” a prayer is read for a successful outcome of childbirth
Relatives and friends can pray for a woman in labor when she is already in the maternity hospital. In front of the iconostasis, at home or in church. It’s good if the future father asks the Higher Powers for help for his wife and baby. The prayer request of one’s own mother will also have a beneficial effect on the woman in labor.
Relatives and friends can pray for a woman in labor when she is already in the maternity hospital.
Prayers are extolled in front of the “Helper in Childbirth” icon, which is revered among Christians and famous for its miracles. They say that it can help even in severe cases, when it seems that medicine is powerless.
Prayer to the Virgin Mary can relieve pain and heavy bleeding, and relieve a woman from fears and depression.
Prayer before childbirth to the Blessed Virgin Mary
A prayer before childbirth to the Most Holy Theotokos will morale the mother in labor and give her strength before an important event. Moreover, at the moment of childbirth itself, it is rare that women manage to relax and find a couple of minutes to appeal to their heavenly patrons.
A prayer before childbirth to the Most Holy Theotokos will morale the mother in labor and give her strength before an important event.
Prayer during childbirth is quite energy-consuming and can be distracting for many women. It’s better to let others pray for them at this moment. Therefore, it is so important to sincerely, with unshakable faith in a good outcome, read the prayer to the Mother of God for childbirth before the onset of labor.
“Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help in this hour, so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though You did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the gift of intelligent light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We fall down to you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: be merciful to this mother, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen her with His power from above. Amen".
Prayer for a woman in labor and a child for a successful birth can also be addressed to the Holy Great Martyrs Anastasia the Pattern Maker and Catherine. Matrona of Moscow, Guardian Angel, Nicholas the Pleasant is also asked for help in childbirth with fervent prayer.
In the church they place candles in front of the icon of the Theodore Mother of God. She, like the “Childbirth Assistant,” can be taken with you to the delivery room. Buy one small icon, for example, in the form of a calendar, and keep it with you from the moment contractions begin. It will become your powerful amulet.
The pectoral cross should also not be removed during childbirth.
Prayer before childbirth to the Lord Jesus Christ
Learning the prayer to the Mother of God for childbirth is paramount for a pregnant woman. You can also turn to the Saints to enlist their support too.
But the main thing to remember is that the prayer before childbirth must first of all be addressed to the Lord, so that He will bless and help.
Prayer before childbirth should first of all be addressed to the Lord, so that He will bless and help.
After which you should relax and rely on His will. It is permissible to pray in your own words, including for doctors and midwives who will help the woman in labor.
“Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son, before the world and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, He deigned to be born of the Most Holy Virgin as a child, given birth and laid in a manger, the Lord Himself, who in the beginning created man and woman yoke him, giving them the commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth; have mercy, according to Your great mercy, on Your servant (name), who is preparing to give birth according to Your commandment. Forgive her voluntary and involuntary sins, by Thy grace grant her the strength to be safely relieved of her burden, keep this and the baby in health and well-being, protect them with Thy angels and save them from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen".
Try to read all the mentioned texts word for word. Despite the fact that you can also pray in your own way. After giving birth, do not forget to thank the Lord, the Virgin Mary and the Saints who helped you in the mystery of the birth of your baby.
A prayer of thanks, which the relatives of the new mother can order in the church, will be the right decision.
How to pray to the Mother of God?
Before starting a prayer request, you should repent of all your sins, let go of grievances and ask for forgiveness from the Almighty. Think about whether there is a stone lying in your soul that you have long wanted to get rid of?
Purity of thoughts, freedom from anger and hatred is extremely important during this special period for a woman. Then it’s worth reading the canonical prayer “Rejoice to the Virgin Mary.”
It would be a good idea to start any appeal to the Virgin Mary with her. Pray as often as possible: immediately after waking up and before going to bed, after a meal and in moments of great excitement. Try not to skip prayers in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Prayer is healing, it calms and helps to achieve inner peace, which is so important when expecting a baby. Take communion as often as possible, drink holy water, eat prosphora, which will have a beneficial effect not only on you, but also on your unborn child.
Take communion as often as possible, drink holy water, eat prosphora
Read spiritual literature. Everything together will give good result: you will be mentally prepared for childbirth and will feel the invisible protection under which you and your baby are.
Read the prayer to the Mother of God about childbirth, with a feeling of deep respect, thoughtfully - and you will be heard.
“Oh, Most Glorious Mother of God, have mercy on me, Your servant, and come to my aid during my illnesses and dangers, with which all poor daughters of Eve give birth to children. Remember, O Blessed One among women, with what joy and love You went hastily to the mountainous country to visit Your relative Elizabeth during her pregnancy, and what a wonderful effect Your gracious visit had on both mother and baby. And according to Your inexhaustible mercy, grant also to me, Your humble servant, to be freed from the burden safely; Grant me this grace, so that the child who now rests under my heart, having come to his senses, with a joyful leap, like the holy baby John, will worship the Divine Lord Savior, Who, out of love for us sinners, did not disdain to become a baby Himself. May the unspeakable joy with which Your virgin heart was filled at the sight of Your newborn Son and Lord, sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amidst the pains of birth. May the life of the world, my Savior, born of You, save me from death, which cuts off the lives of many mothers at the hour of resolution, and may the fruit of my womb be numbered among the elect of God. Hear, O Most Holy Queen of Heaven, my humble prayer and look upon me, a poor sinner, with the eye of Your grace; do not shame my trust in Your great mercy and overshadow me. Helper of Christians, Healer of illnesses, may I also be honored to experience for myself that You are the Mother of mercy, and may I always glorify Your grace, which has never rejected the prayers of the poor and delivers all those who call on You in times of sorrow and illness. Amen".
Childbirth is one of the major events In every woman's life, however, thoughts about the process itself are often clouded by the fear of experiencing pain. As with any important event, you should thoroughly prepare for childbirth. But is it enough to have only physical training? Of course, every believing woman should take care of the spiritual component of the upcoming sacrament.
A true believer woman realizes that she can safely give birth to a child with God’s help, which means she needs to read prayers and ask the Lord to give her strength and health to her unborn baby. Before giving birth, you should definitely visit church, if possible, attend the service, confess and receive communion. Why is this necessary? A woman during pregnancy is closer to God than ever before; she performs the main function of her life - preparing to become a mother. Accordingly, she has a double responsibility.
A child was given by the Lord, it is worth understanding that this is not only a natural physiological process of procreation, it is a reward for which one should be grateful. The best manifestation of your gratitude is prayer. Our spiritual mentors say that you should pray at any free moment, therefore, before important moments in life, it is especially important and necessary to do this.
In past centuries, medicine was in its infancy, minimal assistance could be provided to a woman in labor, so women relied only on God’s help. Modern world provides us with many guarantees that the birth will take place on high level, with full medical coverage, so many women, being adherents Christian faith, simply ignore the church, without thinking about spiritual preparation for childbirth.
Prayer throughout pregnancy protects the woman in labor, instills faith in her, and strengthens her fortitude. If you don’t know what prayers to read and which saint you should turn to, then the answer is quite logical - you should definitely visit the nearest temple. Prayers in front of the icons of the Mother of God have their own special power and can work real miracles. The Virgin Mary gave birth to Christ, experiencing the same pangs of childbirth as each of the women on earth. She will hear all those in need, listen to prayers, and give a helping hand to true believers. Remember that you are responsible for the life of the unborn child, therefore, it is important to introduce him to the temple while he is still in the mother’s womb.
The Holy Scripture says that God forms a child in the womb of the mother, which is why it is so important to be “pure” in thoughts and deeds during the period of bearing a baby. When you are about to give birth, you should confess, tell your spiritual mentor about all your sins, and pray for the innocent soul of the child, pure as a tear.
Turning to the Lord before childbirth is a sign of your sincere desire to be a worthy parent who cares not about the mortal physical, but, first of all, about the spiritual, lofty.
Children are a heritage and a blessing from the Lord, it’s not easy words of wisdom from the Bible, this is a simple truth that is worth carrying throughout your life. The child must come into the world with the help of the mother’s prayer, then he will have protection, because, according to the Holy Scriptures, a baby born to true believing parents is sanctified.
Fear of childbirth
Most women experience a terrible fear of childbirth, especially if it is their first child. Those who have had a difficult experience of painful contractions also worry about repeated pain. I want to prepare myself so that I can feel more confident. Some people intensively study information on the topic, while others ask God's help, never tired of praying to the Lord and realizing that there is no other way to cope.
Believing young ladies pray both during preparation for conceiving a fetus, and when carrying a baby, and even directly during childbirth. The Holy Fathers say that it is necessary to turn to God constantly, every moment, every free minute. During contractions, prayer involuntarily calms and helps relieve pain.
Preparation for childbirth should include not only a physical, but also a spiritual aspect. That is, a pregnant woman should go to church before giving birth, attend a service, and confess.
Childbirth can be accompanied by unforeseen complications, and doctors are not omnipotent in all situations. Only God is omnipotent. According to our faith it will be for us. This is confirmed by numerous cases where prayer during childbirth gave miracles. Unbearable pain subsided, and severe bleeding stopped.
Prayers before childbirth
Prayer before childbirth to the Lord Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son before the ages and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, He deigned to be born of the Most Holy Virgin as a child, given birth and laid in a manger, the Lord Himself, who in the beginning created man and yoked woman to him, having given them a commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth, have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on Thy servant (name) who is preparing to give birth according to Thy commandment. Forgive her voluntary and involuntary sins, by Thy grace grant her the strength to be safely relieved of her burden, keep this and the baby in health and well-being, protect them with Thy angels and save them from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen.
Almost all expectant mothers are afraid of childbirth. Some are familiar with painful contractions and attempts to by example, others were told about the “hellish” pain by experienced friends, acquaintances and relatives. Until the long-awaited moment arrives, women in labor and their loved ones are carefully preparing for the upcoming event: they buy all the necessary things, find a qualified doctor, a good maternity hospital, equip the nursery and do other important things.
And sometimes, in this chaos and bustle, they forget about one of the most important components of normal childbirth: prayer. How to pray before childbirth? What to do and say? And how can prayer during childbirth help? About prayer: when to pray and what to say?
Spiritual mentors advise to always pray. Every day. Thank the Creator for the morning, for our daily bread, for the blessings that exist, for pregnancy and Special attention devote to prayer at the icon, which helps during childbirth.
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Why is prayer needed? Properties of prayer words
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Prayer is a tradition
This is the first power of prayer. Miraculous words have accompanied women in labor for centuries. And prayer addressed to the Lord has proven its effectiveness more than once.
2. Prayer is autogenic training
No matter how much scientists argue about the source of the universe, all people are in critical or difficult situations start to pray. And, if you turn to the Creator with faith in your heart, ask sincerely and with all your heart, a real miracle can happen.
3. Prayer heals
Believers have repeatedly stated that healing properties prayers. Scientists have proven: human words and thoughts have enormous power. And prayer words have a special healing power.
4. Prayer calms you down
Prayer before childbirth helps expectant mothers cope with pain and difficulties. Prayer words improve their psychological and physical condition. How to prepare for childbirth: spiritual practice Priests advise a pregnant woman to go to church more often and to church services, confess, take communion.
Prayer: a little history
For many centuries, the only helpers for women in labor were: God's blessing, a midwife and prayer words. So, midwives did not approach the expectant mother if the pregnant woman did not pray before giving birth. In the maternity area there was an icon of a childbirth assistant, near which a candle was lit. While the woman was giving birth, her relatives and friends prayed for health, turning their words to the Mother of God.
Everyone receives according to their faith. There are many cases when prayer became a miraculous salvation: strong pain subsided, the bleeding stopped, and the mother and child remained healthy.
How should you pray?
If it is not possible to seek prayer or the woman in labor does not know which saint to turn to, you can say prayer speeches “on your own.” The main thing is to follow some rules of prayer. Firstly, the woman in labor must turn to the Mother of God and ask for a blessing. Secondly, prayer during childbirth should be directed to the Lord with a request to help ease the pain of childbirth, to bless the woman in labor and the baby. You need to end your prayer with a “seal word.” For the Orthodox, this is the word “Amen”.
In addition, it is recommended to use the word “byt”, which means three modern verbs: was, is, will be. For example: be healthy, be happy. Also, women in labor can use words that today many call affirmations: “I am born to win! Amen!". These protective phrases, filled with blessings, protect women from difficulties during childbirth and protect the newborn.
Example of a prayer address (troparion): The faces of angels serve You reverently, and all the Heavenly Powers with silent voices please You, Helper in childbirth, we earnestly pray to You, Mother of God, that You may abide in the glory of the Lord, through the woman You have revealed, and may the radiant ray of glory of Your miracles take away from the darkness those who pray to You with faith , and crying out to God: Hallelujah.
Which icons to pray for a successful birth?
For a long time, women traditionally prayed to icons for help in childbirth, and especially Mother of God: Feodorovskaya, Quick to Hear, Leaping Baby, Helper in Childbirth, Healer, etc. Moreover, what is important is not the presence of a certain icon, but the sincere belief that the Mother of God and the Lord, together with the saints, will help overcome all the difficulties of childbirth. Even if you do not have the required image, it is enough to approach the icon of the Lord, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker or any other to ask for a blessing. An icon during childbirth, an assistant, will have enormous power if it does not gather dust in your home, but is a place of prayer for the whole family.
What does an icon for assistance in childbirth look like?
The icon can look different, the two most popular options are:
1. Mother of God in full height, her hands are raised up in prayer, and the child is at her chest.
2. The Virgin Mary with her head uncovered, under her hands, folded in prayer, at the level of her stomach, there is a baby.
What should you do before giving birth?
For a woman in labor, not only material preparation is important, but also spiritual cleansing. If there are people you have offended, mentally ask them for forgiveness and forgive those who once hurt you. Prayer before childbirth is also a cleansing of the soul, which will help the expectant mother receive the powerful blessing of the Lord and easily cope with the difficulties of childbirth.
What should the relatives of a woman in labor do before giving birth?
If possible, order a prayer in church for the health of the expectant mother, regularly contact the Mother of God, Xenia of St. Petersburg, the righteous Joachim and Anna, Anastasia the Patterner, and the Holy Great Martyr Catherine with a request to protect the mother and child.
Prayer before childbirth, video
Any woman, even an experienced mother, waits with fear. Therefore, it is worth preparing for this in advance, starting from the pregnancy planning stage. For some, preparation consists of buying a dowry for the baby or visiting special courses to care for him. Others spend time studying the words and meaning of the prayer “Helper in Childbirth,” addressed to one or another holy person.
A woman preparing for childbirth definitely needs to visit church, take communion, confess and gain spiritual strength if she considers herself a Christian. After all, doctors’ predictions do not always guarantee a favorable pregnancy outcome. That is why the saint about assistance in childbirth remains relevant from those times when obstetricians were not even heard of. It’s hard to believe, but miracles happen in our time, but not everyone believes in them. There are many cases when the life of a mother or a child, if not both, depended on prayer for a successful birth. The pain was muffled, the bleeding subsided, and the baby’s heart function returned to normal.
Prayer to the Mother of God “Helper in childbirth”
It is to this saint that you need to send your first words of help contained in prayer. She will definitely hear you and help. The Holy Virgin herself had a chance to give birth God's son no pain, but she knows how hard it is feminine. There are several options for praying to the Mother of God during childbirth, each of which carries a special meaning. After reviewing all of them, you can choose exactly the one that matches your fears and desires. For example, you can read the following text:
“Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help in this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though You did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the gift of intelligent light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We bow down to you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: be merciful to this mother, when the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen you with His power from above. Amen".
The prayer to the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” does not have to be generally accepted. Virgo will hear requests addressed to her even when they are formulated in ordinary, worldly words. The main thing is that they are spoken by the heart and soul.
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow
Asking for help for yourself and yours is not yet born child You can also visit the Blessed Matrona of Moscow. This saint is considered one of God's Saints and has the ability to protect a woman before the eyes of the Lord. You can contact her in the church language in which the prayer for the birth of Matrona is written: “O blessed mother Matrono, with your soul standing in heaven before the Throne of God, with your body resting on earth, and exuding various miracles by the grace given from above. Look now with your merciful eye on us, sinners, in sorrows, illnesses and sinful temptations, our waiting days, comfort us, desperate ones, heal our fierce ailments, from God we are allowed by our sins, deliver us from many troubles and circumstances, pray to our Lord Jesus Christ forgive us all our sins, iniquities and falls, in whose image we have sinned from our youth even to this day and hour, so that through your prayers having received grace and great mercy, we glorify in the Trinity the One God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and ever. Amen". Or you can simply read “Our Father” before the face of the saint, every evening before going to bed or with the onset of signs of imminent relief from the burden.
In fact, it is not so important how exactly your personal prayer to help during childbirth will sound. The main thing is to clearly understand what you want, imagine it, consistently formulate and express your thoughts, sending them to a specific holy woman.
Prayers for a safe delivery;
in front of the Mammal icon;
about children
It has been known since time immemorial that in moments of severe suffering during the birth of a child, women resort with especially fervent prayer to the Savior and His Most Pure Mother.
Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son before the ages and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, He deigned to be born of the Most Holy Virgin as a child, given birth and laid in a manger, the Lord Himself, who in the beginning created man and yoked woman to him, having given them a commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth, have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on Thy servant (name) who is preparing to give birth according to Thy commandment. Forgive her voluntary and involuntary sins, by Thy grace grant her the strength to be safely relieved of her burden, keep her and the baby in health and well-being, protect Thy angels and save her from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help at this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though you did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this servant of yours who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the gift of intelligent light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We fall down before you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: Be merciful to this mother, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen you with his power from above. Amen.
Most often, when preparing for childbirth, Orthodox Christians pray to the “Helper in Childbirth” icon. There is another ancient and very rare icon - “Helping wives give birth to children”. The Mother of God is depicted in a red cloak with her head uncovered and her hair flowing and her hands folded on her chest. Below the hands of the Most Pure One folded on the chest is the Eternal Child. In his left hand he holds a sphere, and in his right hand he blesses the world. The royal clothes of the Child, woven from golden threads, shine dazzlingly, like the rays of the sun. The icon is celebrated on January 8th. (December 26, new style).
Prayer Mother of God in honor of Her, the icons “Helper to wives in giving birth to children” and “Helper in childbirth”
O Most Holy Theotokos, our merciful Mother! Show Your mercy to us, Your servants (names), who are in sorrow and always in sin, and do not despise us, Your many-sinful servants. We resort to You, Most Holy Theotokos, aware of our many sins and pray: visit our weak souls and ask Your beloved Son and our God to grant us, Your servants (names), forgiveness. One Most Pure and Blessed One, we place all our hope in You: Most Merciful Mother of God, keep us under Your protection.
and further
First prayer.
Accept, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We see you in the holy icon, carrying Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, in your womb. Even if you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings. With the same warmth falling upon Thy whole-bearing image, and kissing this tenderly, we pray to Thee, all-merciful Lady: to give birth to us sinners condemned in illness and to nourish our children in sorrow, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and deliver from bitter sorrow. Grant them health and well-being, and their nourishment will increase in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, for even now, through Your intercession from the mouth of a baby and those who piss, the Lord will bring His praise.
O mother of the Son of God! Have mercy on the mother of the sons of men and on Your weak people: quickly heal the illnesses that befall us, quench the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us, and do not despise the tears and sighs of Your servants. Hear us on the day of sorrow who fall before Your icon, and on the day of joy and deliverance accept the grateful praise of our hearts. Offer our prayers to the throne of Your Son and our God, may He be merciful to our sin and weakness and add His mercy to those who lead His name, as we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race, forever and ever. .
Second prayer.
Oh, Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos, who never leaves us in earthly life! To whom will I offer prayers, to whom will I bring tears and sighs, if not to You, Comfort to all the faithful! With fear, faith, love, Mother of the Belly, I pray: May the Lord enlighten Orthodox people to salvation, may He allow us to give birth to children for You and Your Son to please You, may He keep us in the purity of humility, in the hope of salvation in Christ, and grant us all, in the veils of Thy grace, earthly consolation. Keep us under the canopy of Thy mercy, Most Pure One, help those who pray for childbirth, turn away the slander of evil freedom, grave troubles, misfortunes and deaths. Grant us grace-filled insight, a spirit of contrition for sins, grant us to see all the height and purity of Christ’s teaching given to us; protect us from disastrous alienation. May we all, who gratefully praise Thy greatness, be worthy of Heavenly tranquility and there with Thy beloved, with all the saints, let us glorify the One God in the Trinity: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Pregnant woman's prayer for a successful resolution
Oh, Most Glorious Mother of God, have mercy on me, Your servant, and come to my aid during my illnesses and dangers, with which all poor daughters of Eve give birth to children. Remember, O Blessed One among women, with what joy and love You went hastily to the mountainous country to visit Your relative Elizabeth during her pregnancy, and what a wonderful effect Your gracious visit had on both mother and baby. And according to Your inexhaustible mercy, grant me, Your humble servant, to be safely relieved of my burden; Grant me this grace, so that the child who now rests under my heart, having come to his senses, with a joyful leap, like the holy baby John, will worship the Divine Lord Savior, Who, out of love for us sinners, did not disdain to become a baby Himself. May the unfathomable joy with which Your virgin heart was filled when looking at Your newborn Son and Lord, sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amid the pains of birth. May the life of the world, my Savior, born of You, save me from death, which cuts off the lives of many mothers at the hour of resolution, and may the fruit of my womb be numbered among the elect of God. Hear, O Most Holy Queen of Heaven, my humble prayer and look upon me, a poor sinner, with the eye of Your grace; do not shame my trust in Your great mercy and overshadow me. Helper of Christians, Healer of illnesses, may I also be honored to experience for myself that You are the Mother of mercy, and may I always glorify Your grace, which has never rejected the prayers of the poor and delivers all those who call on You in times of sorrow and illness. Amen.
Prayers before childbirth
Before giving birth, first-time mothers develop fear - a natural reaction, a reaction of human self-preservation. How to reduce this fear? Everything from the hand of God must be accepted with humility and thanksgiving. It is necessary to remember that without the will of God even a hair from a human head cannot fall. For the Lord we live and die.
It is imperative to pray to the Lord to bless the birth. Having prayed and trusted in the will of God, then everything should be accepted without complaint, for there is no prayer that is not heard by the Lord.
On the eve of childbirth, you should pray for all the doctors who will take part in it: midwives, anesthesiologists, nurses, so that the Lord will help them in their work. Until the very moment of birth, pray without ceasing short prayers: “Lord, have mercy! Lord, bless! Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”
If the midwife insists that you remove the cross before giving birth, then try to convince her so that she does not force you to do this, as a person of the Orthodox faith. But if you see irritation, if an argument or quarrel flares up, in this case it is better to remove the cross, or hang it on your hand or finger, or ask that this cross be placed next to you during childbirth.
Prayer for a wife before giving birth to the Lord Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son before the ages and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, He deigned to be born of the Most Holy Virgin as a child, given birth and laid in a manger, the Lord Himself, who in the beginning created man and yoked woman to him, having given them a commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth, have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on Thy servant (name) who is preparing to give birth according to Thy commandment. Forgive her voluntary and involuntary sins, by Thy grace grant her the strength to be safely relieved of her burden, keep this and the baby in health and well-being, protect them with Thy angels and save them from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for a wife before childbirth
Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help at this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though You did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the gift of intelligent light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We fall down to you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: be merciful to this mother, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen her with His power from above. Amen.
Prayer before the icon Holy Mother of God“Mammal”
Accept, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We see You in the holy icon in your arms, carrying and feeding Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, with milk. Even if you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings. With the same warmth falling upon Thy whole-bearing image and tenderly kissing this, we pray to Thee, All-Merciful Lady: we sinners, condemned to give birth to illnesses and nourish our children in sorrows, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and Deliver me from bitter sorrow. Grant them health and well-being, so that we will be nourished by strength and grow in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, as even now, through Your intercession from the mouths of babes and those who piss, the Lord will bring forth His praise. O Mother of the Son of God! Have mercy on the mother of the sons of men and on Your weak people: quickly heal the illnesses that befall us, quench the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us, and do not despise the tears and sighs of Your servants. Hear us on the day of sorrow, falling before Your icon, and on the day of joy and deliverance, receive the grateful praise of our hearts. Offer our prayers to the Throne of Your Son and our God, may He be merciful to our sin and weakness, and add His mercy to those who lead His name, so that we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race forever and ever. . Amen.
Prayers for children
First: Holy Father, Eternal God, from You comes every gift or every good. I diligently pray to You for the children whom Your grace has given me. You gave them life, revived them with an immortal soul, revived them through holy baptism, so that in accordance with Your will they would inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Preserve them according to Your goodness until the end of their lives, sanctify them with Your truth, may He be holy in them your name. Help me with Your grace to educate them for the glory of Your name and for the benefit of others, give me the necessary means for this: patience and strength. Lord, enlighten them with the light of Your Wisdom, may they love You with all their souls, with all their thoughts, plant in their hearts fear and disgust from all lawlessness, may they walk in Your commandments, adorn their souls with chastity, hard work, patience, honesty; protect them with Your righteousness from slander, vanity, and abomination; sprinkle with the dew of Thy grace, that they may prosper in virtues and holiness, and may they increase in Thy good will, in love and piety. May the Guardian Angel always be with them and protect their youth from vain thoughts, from the temptations of this world and from all evil slander. If, when they sin before You, Lord, do not turn Your face away from them, but be merciful to them, arouse repentance in their hearts according to the multitude of Your bounties, cleanse their sins and do not deprive Your blessings, but give them everything necessary for their salvation, preserving them from all illness, danger, troubles and sorrows, overshadowing them with Your mercy all the days of this life. God, I pray to You, give me joy and joy about my children and grant me the ability to appear with them at Your Last Judgment, with shameless boldness to say: “Here I am and the children whom You gave me, Lord.” Let us glorify Your All-Holy Name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Second: God and Father, Creator and Preserver of all creatures! Grace my poor children (names) with Your Holy Spirit, may He kindle in them the true fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom and direct prudence, according to which whoever acts, his praise abides forever. Bless them with true knowledge of You, keep them from all idolatry and false teaching, make them grow in the true and saving faith and in all piety, and may they abide in them constantly to the end. Grant them a believing, obedient and humble heart and mind, so that they may grow in years and in grace before God and before people. Plant in their hearts love for Your Divine Word, so that they may be reverent in prayer and in worship, respectful to the ministers of the Word and sincere in their actions, modest in their movements, chaste in their morals, true in their words, faithful in their deeds, diligent in their studies. , happy in the performance of their duties, reasonable and righteous towards all people. Keep them from all temptations evil world, and may not their evil community corrupt them. Do not allow them to fall into uncleanness and unchastity, so that they do not shorten their own lives and do not offend others. Be their protector in any danger, so that they do not suffer sudden destruction. Make it so that we do not see in them dishonor and shame for ourselves, but honor and joy, so that Your Kingdom may be multiplied by them and the number of believers will increase, and may they be in heaven around Your table, like heavenly olive branches, and may they reward You with all the elect honor, praise and glorification through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third: Lord Jesus Christ, bring Your mercy to my children (names). keep them under Your roof, cover them from all evil lust, drive away from them every enemy and adversary, open the ears and eyes of their hearts, grant tenderness and humility to their hearts. Lord, we are all Your creation, have pity on my children (names) and turn them to repentance. Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my children (names) and enlighten their minds with the light of reason of Your Gospel and guide them on the path of Your commandments and teach them, O Savior, to do Your will, for You are our God.
