Prayer to Nikon of Radonezh on Memorial Day: how it helps and how to read

On November 30, the Orthodox Church honors Nikon as a model of patience and spiritual fortitude, who passed the trials of exile and returned to the monastery with peace in his heart. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

What does St. Nikon of Radonezh help with?

St. Nikon of Radonezh is asked for spiritual enlightenment, strengthening of faith, deliverance from despondency and mental anxieties. They also turn to him with prayers for peace in the family, reconciliation with one's neighbor and the right choice of life path. It is believed that the monk helps those who are going through trials, insults and injustice, strengthening their patience and kindness.

Prayer to St. Nikon of Radonezh

This is how the prayer to St. Nikon of Radonezh sounds: "Our Venerable and most blessed Father Nikon, the imitator and companion and heir of the gifts of our God-fearing Father Sergius, who has left his precious relics in your hands, as Elijah left his mantle in the hands of Elysseus, hidden by you in the ground, not as a burial, but as a witness of incorruption. And you open yourself to the appearance of miracles and to the most abundant outpouring of the source of healing. To you, who live with him in heaven, and who rest with him on earth, we extend with love our heartfelt desires and words of prayer, offering you our infirmities and sorrows, and needs, mental and physical. Accept our unworthy supplication and, through your bright and strong prayer, purify, complete, and ascend to our All-merciful and All-merciful Master, our Lord and God Jesus Christ, may He bless and preserve our country and this holy Monastery in peace and quiet. May He grant us all, by His grace, remission of sins, correction of life, healing of illnesses, deliverance from troubles, excess and liberation from temptations, consolation in tribulation, timely help in need, and above all, prosperity in faith, confirmation in hope, growth in love, salvation of our souls, as well as in this temporary life. But more perfectly in his eternal kingdom, we offer Him glory, honor, and worship, together with His Beginningless Father, and His Most Holy, Good, and Life-giving Spirit, forever and ever. Amen to that."

How to read a prayer

The prayer to St. Nikon is read on November 30 and on other days when a person seeks spiritual solace. You can do this at home in front of the icon of the saint or in the temple. Before reading the prayer, it is customary to light a candle and mentally ask the saint for intercession. The main thing is to pronounce the words with sincere faith and a pure heart.

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