What prayers are read before Christmas. Prayer on Christmas night when the sky is open. Signs and sayings for Christmas Eve

27.08.2020

Christmas night is considered magical, because only on this day you can see how the heavens open. In order to see a wonderful moment, you need to put a container of water in the house and look at the water for 5 minutes before midnight. Important! As soon as the surface of the water is stirred, immediately go outside and look at the sky. This magical moment is simply inexplicable and beautiful, and you can make a wish.

If your thoughts are pure and innocent, then any wish can come true. But some conditions must be met:

before you read the prayer, you must ask for the forgiveness of your sins and the reinforcement of faith;
even though the prayer is read from a book, it is important that the words come from the soul;
at the end, give thanks to God for hearing you;
in no case should you drink alcohol when reading prayers.

Prayers dedicated to Christmas have truly magical powers. Before reading them, it would be useful to read "Our Father".

Interesting! Signs for Christmas 2019 for health

If on Christmas Eve you can hold a small charity event or donate to the suffering, this will be counted in the future. The important thing is that things must come from the heart. You can ask God for anything, the main thing is not to ask to punish enemies, not to do evil. Naturally, one of the requests of most people will be material wealth, getting rid of debt and poverty. To improve the material condition, you need to light a church candle at home or in the church, while reading the words:

Lord Jesus Christ our God, deigning our salvation for the sake of the earth in the flesh to appear and from the Blessed and Most Pure Virgin Mary be born indescribably! We thank Thee, for thou hast vouchsafed us, who have been cleansed by the feat of fasting, to reach the great feast of Your Nativity and in spiritual joy to sing Thee with the angels, to glorify with the shepherds, to worship with the Magi. We thank Thee, as by Your great mercy and immeasurable condescension to our infirmities, comfort us now not only with abundant spiritual food, but also with a festive meal. Moreover, we pray to Thee, who opens Your generous hand, fulfilling all living things of Your blessings, giving food to everyone in accordance with the time and rules of the Church, bless the festive food prepared by Your faithful people, especially this, from them, obeying the Charter of Your Church, in the past days of fasting, the slaves abstained Yours, may they be eaten with thanksgiving for health, for strengthening bodily strength, for fun and joy. Yes, all of us, with all the contentment we have, we will abound and in good deeds, and from the fullness of a grateful heart glorify Thee, who nourishes and comforts us, as well as Your Beginningless Father and the Most Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen".

Another rite of passage to attract money. To do this, under a Christmas tree dressed up for Christmas, they put a small clay pot with coins. Must be filled to the top. Be sure to perform the ceremony on the morning of January 6. In no case do not take coins from there, otherwise the rite simply will not work.

Previously, this pot was buried in the ground, but now it makes no sense, so after 7 days, remove it to the far corner. When you add coins, read this plot:

The Star of Bethlehem lights up, the soul is filled with happiness. Will bring gifts, a holiday to the house. It will become light and rich in it! How much the bells in the Temple ring, the righteous people rejoice, So many Angels put me in a pot of gold. Amen!

Not only material benefits can be obtained by reading prayers, there is also a prayer miraculous icon for happiness and prosperity. In no case should you use your success with selfish intentions. The main thing is to believe that these words will bring protection from enemies and good luck in all matters.

Lord, our savior. Hear your servant (name). I beg you, Heavenly Father, grant me sincere faith and illuminate my thorny path. Learn to follow You and do Your will. Let me find peace of mind and not be tormented by pangs of conscience. I ask for myself and for the whole human race: may your goodness descend on us. Earthly happiness and peace of mind will be in our lives. May our souls be filled with your prayers. Amen

After all, it is not in vain that it is believed that what you do on Christmas will happen. Let's once again check the miracle of this holiday and other prayer for our well-being and happiness:

The Beginning Beginning, Holy and Eternal God, and the Creator of all creation! With which words we thank and with which songs we glorify Your inexpressible descent for the sake of man, by the will of His Divinity did not depart, and the bowels of the Father are not parted, this God, like a man, now lay down in a wordless den, Christ our God! Who will confess this unspoken mystery, the greatness and glorious fulfillment of the sacrament: the Son of God - the Son of the Virgin is, may he free the world from the legal oath, and the sons of sin and iniquity - the children of God, the heirs of eternal blessings - he will make himself, as an immaculate and all-holy sacrifice, in the pledge of the salvation of a fallen man let him bring. Sweetest Jesus, Lord All-Merciful! By your Divine descent, the earthly vale to the temple of Thy Divine Glory is sanctified, and all who live on it are filled with heavenly joy. Vouchsafe us also, on the day of Your glorious Nativity, with a pure heart and an open soul to confess Thee the true Lamb of God, who delights and strengthens us with the hope of future blessings in the unfading Light of the Thrice-radiant Divinity, through Him everything lives and moves, through Him the renewal of our primitive existence is perfected. Hey, Lord, rich in all good deeds to the Giver, and the Giver of the Good, for the hedgehog you loved the world so much, as if you deigned to bear all our sorrows and illnesses on Yourself, do not leave us, until the vanity of the earth with sorrows and misfortunes did not dry up our souls, and do not perish the path of salvation under our feet, may our enemies not laugh at us, but grant us, in the light of Your Divine Revelation, to know the path of peace, goodness and truth, and cry out with an insatiable thirst for You, our Savior, in a hedgehog to do Your will, I do Your goodness in Your fear, and in praise of Your inexpressible descent, like a fragrant censer, bring You an undefiled life and unhypocritical love, but in our deeds and in the hope of our faith, Your holy will is unceasingly done, and Your glory, glory, will never cease under heaven, - like the Only Begotten from Father, full of grace and truth. As if about You, now the flesh of the Blessed and Most Pure Virgin Mary, Who was born, all the tribes of heaven and earth, fulfilling joys, loudly confess: God is with us, to Him honor and worship befits - the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Also on the holy holiday of Christmas, you need to read prayers for good luck. Eastern windows call for good luck on Christmas Day. To read this prayer, you need to prepare. To do this, turn off the lights in the entire house and only the candle flame will illuminate the window. After waiting for the first star, say the text of the prayer 3 times:

The star of Bethlehem shines - proclaims joy to people. The Christ-child is announced into the world, great joy awakens. That great joy touches me. Luck will turn to face me.

After blowing out the candle, say: So be it! After that, you can sit down at the Christmas table and continue the holiday. If you do not have time to read and memorize such long conspiracies, then you can read a small prayer for good luck.

Thy Nativity, Christ our God, ascend the world with the light of reason: in it, for those who serve the stars, I study the star, bow to Thee, the Sun of truth, and lead Thee from the height of the East: Lord, glory to Thee.

Everyone knows perfectly well that on Christmas night they are guessing at the betrothed, but few people know that by reading a prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos, you can get rid of loneliness and find good luck in love. Both unmarried girls and divorced women can read the plot. The main thing is not to ask for the love of a particular man, because, having imposed your will on another person, a retribution awaits for this. If you read sincerely and from the heart, you can find personal happiness.

Prayer for a happy marriage

Holy Mother of God, Queen of Heaven. Only You can understand and hear me. I appeal to You and pray for the protection of me, a sinful slave (name). My heart is open to love, but it does not come to me. Empty in my soul and sad. Grant me sincere and righteous love. Show my chosen one, above the given. May our destinies intertwine into one and with the support of your life, our life will be righteous. Amen

For unmarried girls and women, these words are also suitable:

With great joy I turn to you, Mother of God.
You are the one who filled the fruit of your womb with love.
I, the servant of God (my name), I beg you now for help.
Please give me mutual and sincere love.
Send me a loving and caring husband,
so that I can raise children in happiness and joy.
Yes, shine your name. Amen

On the eve of Christmas, you can read prayers for the health of the family, about your health, you can ask the Higher powers to heal the seriously ill and reduce their suffering. On the eve of this Orthodox holiday, you need to light a candle at the icon and think and imagine the person for whose health the prayer is said:

Lord, Almighty, holy King, punish and do not kill, affirm those who fall and raise up the overthrown, bodily people of sorrow, correct, we pray to You, our God, visit Your servant (name of the rivers) without power, by Your mercy, forgive him every sin, voluntary and involuntary.

To her, Lord, send down Your healing power from heaven, touch the body, extinguish the fire, tame the passion and all the infirmity that is hidden, be the doctor of Your servant (name of the rivers), raise him up from the painful bed and from the bed of embitterment, whole and all-perfect, grant him to Your Church pleasing and doing Your will.

Yours is, to have mercy and save us, our God, and we send glory to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever.
Amen.

One of the most strong prayers about health, this is considered:

In the hands of Your great mercy, O my God, I entrust my soul and body, my feelings and words, my advice and thoughts, my deeds and all my body and soul movements. My entrance and exit, my faith and dwelling, the course and death of my belly, the day and hour of my exhalation, my repose, the repose of my soul and body. But you, O Most Merciful God, the whole world with sins, unconquerable Goodness, gentle, Lord, me, more than all sinful people, accept in your hand your protection and deliver from all evil, cleanse the many multitudes of my iniquities, grant correction to my evil and accursed life and from always delight me in the coming sinful falls, and in no way when I anger Your philanthropy, even cover my infirmity from demons, passions and evil people. Forbid the visible and invisible enemy, guiding me on the saved path, bring me to Thee, my refuge and my desires. Grant me a Christian end, shameless, peaceful, keep from the air spirits of malice, at Your Terrible Judgment, be merciful to Your servant and count me at the right hand of Your blessed sheep, and with them to You, my Creator, I glorify forever. Amen.

Thanks to this conspiracy, our ancestors could put even a seriously ill person on their feet. For this ceremony, you need: a new linen towel, wipe the patient with it, and then he will quickly recover. The following prayer is read on the towel:

In the name of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God. I say a strong conspiracy, I perform a witchcraft business. Seventy-seven earthly ailments recede, Pain disappears with the help of the night. Evil corruption and nightly writhing, Seizure seizure and cancer stinging, Suspicious dryness and evil scoundrel, Forever disappear from me. As the Mother of God wiped Christ, Washed with a linen towel, So bless my linen, too, God. Whoever wipes himself with flax, Any of the seventy-seven ailments will be erased from him. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Most importantly, you need to store this item away from others so that a healthy person does not wipe himself with a towel in the park. On one of the main Orthodox holidays - Christmas, it is worth reading a prayer that will protect the whole year. To read the prayer, you must have a cross with you. The words of the amulet are pronounced exactly 9 times, standing on the threshold and looking inside the house.

Lord, take nine arrows away from me. Protect from a knife, court, water and fire, from slander, from encroachers on the roof and body, and from black damage done on blood. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Whatever prayers you say, the main thing is to believe that everything will come true and a miracle will happen. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

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Christmas is one of the biggest church holidays of the year. It is celebrated on January 7 and reminds Christians of high truths, serves as an example of piety and virtue. Prayer for Christmas has great power and potential. If these days you turn to heaven with an open soul, repent sincerely, ask with all your heart, then the prayer will be surely heard.

Prayer is a mental or verbal appeal to God. It can be a request, thanksgiving, repentance. You can turn to heaven in prayer at any time, the content of the conversation can also be different.

Christmas morning prayers: It is better to pray for Christmas in the temple

A prayer for the Nativity of Christ is said in a church church, where the service begins on the evening of January 6. It carries the appeal and praise of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who gave his life for the sake of all those who pray. The service on the Nativity of Christ is very beautiful and solemn; a peaceful festive atmosphere reigns there.

The prayer that the clergyman says has a special meaning. It is believed that God hears such texts first of all, especially if they are heard in a special temple, taking into account all the liturgical canons. In addition, those prayers that are timed to coincide with great church holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, carry special power. It is believed that the words with which a person turns to God on such days have great potential. If they are uttered with an open soul and repentance, then God will certainly help the one who prays and give him the strength to go through a difficult period in his life.

Celebration of Christmas

We glorify you
Life-giving Christ,
us for the sake of now the flesh of the Rozhdshagosya
from Bezvestnaya
and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Troparion to the Nativity of Christ

Your Christmas, Christ our God,
ascension of the world and the light of reason:
serving the stars in it,
learning from a star
To you bow to the Sun of truth,
and lead you from the height of the East:
Lord, glory to You.

Kontakion, voice 3

The Virgin today gives birth to the Substantial,
and the earth brings a den to the Unapproachable;
Angels with shepherds glorify
the wolves travel with the star;
for us, for the sake of being born a Young Child, the eternal God.

Troparion to the pre-feast

Get ready Bethlehem
open to all, Eden,
show off, Euphrapho,
like the tree of the belly in the den prospered from the Virgin:
heaven, bo Onoya's womb appeared mental,
in it the Divine Garden,
from worthless poison, we will live,
not like Adam will die.
Christ is born before the fallen, to restore the image.

Prefeast (Evening), tone 4:

Sometimes writing with Elder Joseph,
like from the seed of David, in Bethlehem Miriam,
womb-bearing seedless Birth.
Now it's time for Christmas
and a place without a dwelling,
but, like a red chamber, the nativity scene appeared to the Queen.
Christ is born before the fallen to resurrect the image.

Christmas morning prayers: If you can’t visit the temple, you can pray at home

First of all, you should thank the Almighty for the opportunity to drink and eat. They do this in front of the icon or sitting at the table. On the feast of the Nativity of Christ, they turn to God, Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, the saints. The father of the family leads the meal. At the very beginning of the feast, an excerpt from the Gospel of St. Luke about the Birth of Jesus Christ is read. Then comes family prayer.

You can pray like this:

“Lord Jesus Christ our God, deigning our salvation for the sake of the earth in the flesh to appear and be born from the Blessed and Most Pure Virgin Mary! We thank Thee, for thou hast vouchsafed us, who have been cleansed by the feat of fasting, to reach the great feast of Your Nativity and in spiritual joy to sing Thee with the angels, to glorify with the shepherds, to worship with the Magi. We thank Thee, for by Thy great mercy and immeasurable condescension to our infirmities, comfort us now not only with abundant spiritual food, but also with a festive meal.

“Therefore, we pray to Thee, who opens Thy generous hand, who fulfills all living things of Thy blessings, who gives food to all in accordance with the time and rules of the Church, bless the festive food, prepared by Your faithful people, especially this, from them, obeying the Charter of Your Church, in the past days of fasting abstained Thy servants, may they be one who eats them with thanksgiving for health, for strengthening bodily strength, for fun and joy. Yes, all of us, with all the contentment we have, we will abound and in good deeds, and from the fullness of a grateful heart glorify Thee, who nourishes and comforts us, as well as Your Beginningless Father and the Most Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen".

It is known that prayer at Christmas has great power. But it is important that communication with God be sincere, sincere.

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The Virgin today gives birth to the Most Substantial,
and the earth brings a den to the Unapproachable;
Angels with shepherds glorify, wise men travel with a star
for us, for the sake of being born a Young Child, the eternal God.

In the evening, when the whole family gathers at the festive table, before dinner, it is worth praying at the icon. The words of the prayer are simple and penetrate to the depths of the soul:

“In the same we pray to Thee, who opens Thy generous hand, fulfilling all living Thy blessings, giving food to all, corresponding to the time and rules of the Church, bless the festive food, prepared by Your faithful people, especially this, from them obeying the Charter of Your Church, in the past days Thy servants abstained from fasting, may they eat them with thanksgiving for health, for strengthening bodily strength, for joy and joy.

Yes, all of us, with all the contentment we have, will abound and in good deeds, and from the fullness of a grateful heart glorify Thee, who nourishes and comforts us, and also Your Fatherless Father and the Most Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen"

Important!

Prayer must come from the very heart, it is necessary to sincerely turn to God, to speak with him. In addition, alcohol is contraindicated when reading a prayer!

Together with prayers for the glory of Christ, prayers for health are read. It is inexplicable, but the fact is that the prayers read on January 7 have truly magical power! Even seriously ill people can be cured.

Prayer for health

But you, O Most Merciful God, the whole world with sins, unconquerable Goodness, gentle, Lord, me, more than all sinful people, accept in your hand your protection and deliver from all evil, cleanse the many multitudes of my iniquities, grant correction to my evil and accursed life and from always delight me in the coming falls of the fierce, but in nothing when I anger Your philanthropy, they also cover my infirmity from demons, passions and evil people.

Forbid the visible and invisible enemy, guiding me on the saved path, bring me to Thee, my refuge and my desires. Grant me a Christian end, shameless, peaceful, keep from the air spirits of malice, at Your Terrible Judgment, be merciful to Your servant and count me at the right hand of Your blessed sheep, and with them to You, my Creator, I glorify forever. Amen.

In life, the main thing is health, because you can’t buy it for any money. On the wonderful holiday of the Nativity of Christ, it is worth praying not only for your health, but also for the health of your loved ones. For this, it is important not only to read the words from the heart, but also to imagine the person for whom the conspiracy is read:

In the hands of Your great mercy, O my God, I entrust my soul and body, my feelings and verbs, my advice and thoughts, my deeds and all my body and soul movements. My entrance and exit, my faith and dwelling, the course and death of my belly, the day and hour of my exhalation, my repose, the repose of my soul and body.

But you, O Most Merciful God, the whole world with sins, unconquerable Goodness, gentle, Lord, me, more than all sinful people, accept in your hand your protection and deliver from all evil, cleanse the many multitudes of my iniquities, grant correction to my evil and accursed life and from always delight me in the coming sinful falls, and in no way when I anger Your philanthropy, even cover my infirmity from demons, passions and evil people.

Many young girls dream of great love and a happy marriage. January 7 in, young women read conspiracies about the imminent and happy marriage.

Another prayer for marriage, which many girls have been using since ancient times. Christmas night symbolizes not only the birth of the baby Jesus, but also the beginning of something new, the birth of a new dream, a new life. Before reading the prayer, turn off the lights in the whole house, light a candle and looking at the first star in the sky, say these words:

Oh, All-good Lord, I know that my great happiness depends on me loving You with all my soul and with all my heart, and on fulfilling Your holy will in everything. Rule Yourself, O my God, over my soul and fill my heart: I want to please You alone, for You are the Creator and my God. Save me from pride and pride: let reason, modesty and chastity adorn me. Idleness is contrary to You and gives rise to vices, give me a desire for industriousness and bless my labors.

Since Your Law commands people to live in an honest marriage, then bring me, Holy Father, to this title sanctified by You, not to please my desire, but to fulfill Your destiny, for You Yourself said: it is not good for a man to be alone and, having created his wife as a helpmate, blessed them to grow, multiply and inhabit the earth. Hear my humble prayer, from the depths of a girlish (young) heart sent to you; give me a spouse (s) honest (s) and pious (s), so that we, in love with him (with her) and in harmony, glorify You, the merciful God: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.

Who does not dream of material prosperity? There are also prayers for wealth on Christmas Day.

Important!

When reading conspiracies, one cannot make untold wealth and one and a half million dollars, you just need to ask for financial assistance.

Moreover, we pray to Thee, who opens Your generous hand, fulfilling all living things of Your blessings, giving food to everyone in accordance with the time and rules of the Church, bless the festive food prepared by Your faithful people, especially this, from them, obeying the Charter of Your Church, in the past days of fasting, the slaves abstained Yours, may they be eaten with thanksgiving for health, for strengthening bodily strength, for fun and joy. Yes, all of us, with all the contentment we have, we will abound and in good deeds, and from the fullness of a grateful heart glorify Thee, who nourishes and comforts us, as well as Your Beginningless Father and the Most Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen

If you believe in the magic of Christmas, then money will always be in the right amount and at the right time. And the whole year there will be prosperity in the family. Early in the morning on Christmas Day, read this prayer:

How Jesus Christ was born
So it would be in my house (name)
Wealth has settled
Good has always been
Bread and money fell like a shaft,
Honey and cream flowed like a river
All days, all hours.
Key. Lock. Language.
Amen

There is also a special rite to attract money. The charmed thing must be stored until next Christmas in a wallet. To do this, you need to right hand take an ordinary five-ruble coin, and knock it 3 times on the glass, then say the words:

Christ is born
Piglet showed up.
How did I get it
That would never translate.
How Jesus Christ is born
So is my money day by day
They breed.
Key. Lock. Language.
Amen

Good luck comes to believers. If you believe in a miracle, then on the feast of the Nativity of Christ it is worth reading a prayer for good luck, and then all year long you will be pursued by success in business and other endeavors.

On the bright holiday of the Nativity of Christ, be sure to go to church, pray and ask for forgiveness for sins. Even if you do not believe in the power of prayers, consider it a simple entertainment on Christmas, pray anyway for success in business, wealth and family well-being, and then the magic will touch your family.

On the bright holiday of the Nativity of Christ, Orthodox Christians traditionally attend church and offer prayers to the glory of the Lord. On this day, they also pray to the Higher Forces for a prosperous and happy life.

Each person feels an invisible connection with the Higher powers. They follow us invisibly, warning of impending dangers and warning against wrong decisions. On great church holidays, everyone has the opportunity to thank with prayer for instructions on true path and also ask for the protection of yourself and your loved ones. clear the mind and promote spiritual growth.

Prayer for happiness

“Lord, our Savior. Hear your servant (name). I beg you, Heavenly Father, grant me sincere faith and illuminate my thorny path. Learn to follow You and do Your will. Let me find peace of mind and not be tormented by pangs of conscience. I ask for myself and for the whole human race: may your goodness descend on us. Earthly happiness and peace of mind will be in our lives. May our souls be filled with your prayers. Amen"

Prayer for the well-being and happiness of the Mother of God

“Holy Savior of the human race. Hear the prayers of God's servants. We give you sincere words and rejoice with you on this holiday. You gave us our Savior. Behold our aspirations and do not leave us in a difficult hour. Grant us your patronage, but do not leave us in doubt and timidity. Lead us on the true and righteous path. We pray to you, intercessor, give me the strength to cope with misfortunes and not be afraid of difficulties. We entrust our happiness to You, our souls are drawn to Your light. Amen"

Prayer for happiness in love

“Holy Mother of God, Queen of Heaven. Only You can understand and hear me. I appeal to You and pray for the protection of me, a sinful slave (name). My heart is open to love, but it does not come to me. Empty in my soul and sad. Grant me sincere and righteous love. Show my chosen one, above the given. May our destinies intertwine into one and with the support of your life, our life will be righteous. Amen"

Prayer for the happiness of children

“Lord God, our Savior, I cry to You. I ask you for mercy for your children (names). Save and have mercy on them, cover with your hand. Protect from evil thoughts and direct on the true path. Your children are small, unintelligent. Reveal the truth to them and let them live without sin in their souls. Illuminate their path and protect them from the evil eye, the unclean word. I will pray to You, to lift up words bright and pure. Help me raise my children in true faith and happiness. Amen"

At Christmas, the world is filled with goodness and happiness. At this time, it is customary to forgive all bad deeds and words. Spend January 7th with maximum benefit and enlist the support of the Higher Forces for a prosperous life without grief and sadness. We wish you good health and don't forget to press the buttons and

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Prayer is a mental or verbal appeal to God. It can be a request, thanksgiving, repentance. You can turn to heaven in prayer at any time, the content of the conversation can also be different.

The Power of Prayer at Christmas

Through prayer, a person receives peace of mind, peace and hope. Sometimes a direct dialogue with God allows you to leave a heavy burden, feel lightness, freedom and hope. Of course, this is possible only on the condition that a person really has faith and fully opens his soul in moments of conversion.

What are the prayers

The text of the prayer can be free form, when the words coming from the heart are spoken mentally or aloud. it good way when a person wants to talk to God but doesn't know how. Such prayers are called private.

There are public prayers. These are texts that have come down to us from ancient times. Today they are available to everyone, have a clear structure, and their essence is to appeal to God, the saints. According to the meaning of public prayer is divided into several types:

thanksgiving;
prayers of petition;
prayers of repentance.

The prayer of a clergyman in the temple has a special meaning and power. It is believed that such appeals are heard first. In addition, prayers that are timed to coincide with great church holidays, for example, a prayer at Christmas, Easter, have a great effect.

How to Pray for Christmas

The evening before the holiday is called Christmas Eve (from the word "sochivo" - grain porridge, which is popularly called kutya). Traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve on the eve of the holiday. There is a tradition not to eat anything until the first star, but it is not prescribed by charter.

Praying for Christmas is better in the temple. As a rule, there is always a service on the holy night, during which there is an appeal, the praise of Jesus Christ. The Christmas service is notable for its solemnity and festive atmosphere.

If it is not possible to visit the temple, you can pray at home, for example, at a holy supper. First of all, you should thank the Almighty for the opportunity to drink and eat. They do this in front of the icon or sitting at the table. On the feast of the Nativity of Christ, they turn to God, Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, the saints. The father of the family leads the meal. At the very beginning of the feast, an excerpt from the Gospel of St. Luke about the Birth of Jesus Christ is read. Then comes family prayer.

You can pray like this:

It is known that prayer at Christmas has great power. But it is important that communication with God be sincere, sincere.

Prayer for Christmas in Orthodox churches

For more than two hundred years, the joyful news of Christ has been heard, who came to earth, revealed God to us, and with his resurrection confirmed the eternal victory over death and sin, giving mankind the present and the future.

AT Orthodox churches the service, as a rule, begins on the evening of January 6, then it is combined with the liturgy, the solemn morning service and lasts until the morning. The morning service necessarily includes hymns glorifying the Savior, the troparion of the Nativity of Christ (a hymn that reveals the essence of the holiday), stichera (a type of troparion) is read.

The text of the troparion of the Nativity of Christ

“Your Christmas, Christ our God, ascend the world with the light of reason: in it, serving the stars, I study the star, bow down to You, the Sun of righteousness, and lead You from the height of the East: Lord, glory to You.”

Russian translation: “Thy Nativity, Christ our God, illumined the world with the light of knowledge, for through it those who serve as stars were taught to worship Thee, the Sun of righteousness, and to know Thee, from on high the Rising Star. Lord, glory to Thee!”

The Holy Church takes care of all people, in particular those who have not yet found the right path. Prayer for the Nativity of Christ in the temple is not only joyful songs, but also fervent petitions for every Christian soul seeking God.

Kontakion of the Nativity of Christ

“Today the Virgin gives birth to the Most Substantial, and the earth brings a den to the Unapproachable: angels with shepherds glorify, wise men travel with a star: for the sake of us, a young child, Eternal God, was born.”

Russian translation: “The Virgin on this day gives birth to the Superessential, and the earth brings a cave to the Unapproachable; Angels with shepherds glorify, while wise men travel after the star, for for our sake a young child was born, the Eternal God.

During prayer, remember that the powers of heaven are near and God is patronizing. Prayer for Christmas will be surely answered. The main thing is to do it with a sincere soul, a pure heart and thoughts.