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A new book

The publishing house of our monastery published a new book - "The Life of the Hieromartyr Benjamin (Kazan), Metropolitan of Petrograd and Gdov, and others like him who suffered the Monk Martyr Sergius (Shein), Martyrs Yuri Novitsky and John Kovsharov » .

In the new book of the famous Russian hagiographer, Archimandrite Damaskin (Orlovsky), the reader is offered the life of Metropolitan Veniamin (Kazansky) of Petrograd, one of the first holy martyrs, who did not sin in his soul or conscience during the persecution that began and gave his life for Christ and His Church .

TO then he creates himself as a not-worthy sinner, he cries about his sins. And creating his own lack of something and crying about his sins cannot be subjected to anger. He will be cro-current according to the example of Spa-si-te-la, Someone said: Na-u-chi-te-sya from Me-ne, as if I am a cro-current and humble your heart (Matt. 11:29).

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Prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind whatever the coming day brings me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

Other prayers of the Optina Elders

Prayers of St. Anthony of Optina

About the beginning of every business

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

About family

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

For enemies

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

Prayer of St. Macarius of Optina

With carnal warfare

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

Prayer of Saint Joseph of Optina

In the presence of thoughts

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

Prayer of the Monk Nikon of Optina Confessor

When mourning

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

Prayer of St. Anatoly of Optina (Potapov)

From antichrist

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

Prayer of the Monk Nektarios of Optina

From antichrist

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

Prayer of the Monk Leo of Optina

About the unbaptized, those who died without repentance and suicides

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

Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will.
Lord, reveal to me Your holy will for me and those around me.
In all my words and thoughts, You guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You.
Lord, teach me to properly, simply, reasonably deal with everyone at home and those around me, elders, equals, younger, so that I do not upset anyone, but help everyone for the good. Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during it. Lord, direct my will yourself and teach me to repent, pray, believe, endure, forgive, rejoice, love and give thanks.
Lord, do not let me be at the mercy of my enemies, but for the sake of Your holy name, lead and rule over me.
Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to understand Your eternal and unchanging laws that govern the world, so that I, Your sinful servant, can properly serve You and my neighbors.
Lord, I thank You for everything that will happen to me, for I firmly believe that everything works for the good of those who love You.
Lord, bless all my exits and entrances, acts of deeds, words and thoughts, deign me to always joyfully glorify, sing and bless You, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen.

Morning is a special time of the day when a person can get vivacity and energy, keeping them for the whole day. After awakening, it is desirable to tune in to a positive wave in order to achieve harmony of soul and body. If you have to face a dull mood and even depression, despair, ailments, it is advisable to resort to the help of a prayer that has come down to our days from the Optina elders.

A person who decides to use the text of a prayer for every day gets the opportunity to discover positive energy, true love for the Lord and faith in him, and hope for salvation. A sick person gets the opportunity to believe in healing. You will certainly be enveloped in positive energy, which manifests itself in subsequent favorable changes in fate.

If you decide to listen to songs from the Optina elders, you will certainly feel how a gentle shawl of energy envelops you, allowing you to feel positive energy, to reach an idyll.

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will.
For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will.
In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone.
Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen"

What you need to know about reading a prayer

People who decide to turn to the Lord, if their lives turn out to be difficult, sad, get a chance to improve the situation. You may note that the beginning of the day becomes an ideal time for the path of life to be illuminated by Divine Light and begin to be filled with grace. After troubles again try to break into life, the Lord will be able to hear the desperate cry of the soul and immediately lend a helping hand.

The daily prayer, which has come down to us from the Optina elders, includes two versions, and the morning and evening variations turn out to be effective. There is an opportunity to receive heavenly protection, which combines confidence in a happy future, real support and sincere support from higher powers. Every person who entrusts himself to the Lord can notice favorable changes in his way of life, learn to see the positive aspects almost always.

To achieve lasting results, it is advisable to pronounce the text daily. You can write a prayer on a small piece of paper, and then carry it with you. Even if your morning does not fit into the standard schedule and you cannot pray, take a minute before the start of a work or school day in order to pronounce unique words and guarantee protection from a sad mood, rash and hasty actions. You will gain wisdom and the ability to focus, no matter the circumstances.

What made the Optina Elders famous

Time is running actively, centuries succeed each other, but despite this, believers can still use the help of the Optina elders, who during their lifetime were “guides” and allowed each person to find the right path to the Lord.

The monks could find the right words of support for everyone who asked for help, because they had wisdom, love for life and the Lord, and the talent for prophecy.

Today, the Monastery of the Optina Pustyn, founded in the 14th century, continues to be famous. Desert survived the fall and active prosperity, but despite numerous problems, she managed to survive.

What are the postulates for the famous Optina Pustyn

• Sincere desire to care for the unfortunate and needy people;
• Love for orphans;
• Reception of pilgrims;
• Properly organized hospitals;
• Schools;
• Editions of spiritual literature.

Morning is the time of day, which energizes and energizes for the whole day. Waking up after sleep, you need to set yourself up in a positive way in order to spend the coming day in a harmonious combination of soul and body. If you are haunted by a dull mood, desperate thoughts torment your soul, and the body is ailments that darken the iridescent colors of life, you need to read after waking up prayer of the Optina elders.

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen"

A person who reads the text of the prayer every day fills the soul with a life-giving elixir, consisting of ardent love for the Lord, inexhaustible faith in the power of God, a bright hope for salvation and healing.

Reading the text of the Optina Elders, a person is enveloped in an invisible delicate shawl, the threads of which are woven from cheerfulness, energy, tranquility and idyll.

People turn to the Lord when life is overshadowed by difficulties, sorrows and sorrows. But as soon as the path of life is illuminated by the Divine Light and filled with grace, a person forgets to lift up words of praise to God. Therefore, when troubles again burst into life like a black whirlwind, the Lord is unlikely to hear another cry of the soul.

The daily prayer of the Optina Elders grants heavenly protection, which will allow you to feel confidence, support, and care. Every person who reads a prayer before leaving the house soon notices how much life has changed, how beautiful and amazing it is.

The text written by the elders should be spoken every day. Rewrite the prayer on a piece of paper and carry it with you, as there are situations when the morning flows so crazy that there is not enough time to read in panic. Therefore, on the way to work or directly at the office, take a moment and say the morning mantra, which will protect you from stress, depression, stupidity, fussiness, haste, adding wisdom, concentration, and measuredness.

Optina elders: wisdom that has passed through the centuries

Time rushes into the future, changing one century after another, but the fertile source of the great wisdom of the Optina Elders still brings salvation and healing to people who need Christ.

The elders were competent "guides" helping to find the right path to the Lord on earth. The monks found the right words for everyone: from a noble person to a peasant. Wisdom, prudence, foresight, prophecy, devotion and love gave thousands of people salvation, freedom, a righteous life. Therefore, the Optina Desert is a treasury filled with priceless wealth, consisting of spiritual knowledge.

Pustyn Optina is a monastery with a rich history. It was founded in the XIV century by a man whose name is Opta. He was a malicious robber, but having repented, he decided to do a good deed. At first, only 2 monks of honorable age stayed in the monastery. But when the skete was set up, people stayed in the monastery for many years, living in solitude. The wise "Elder" was in charge of the spiritual life in the monastery. Over time, from all sides of the Russian land, suffering people went to the monastery.

Optina Pustyn is known for:

• Sincere concern for the poor, unfortunate people;
• Pure, boundless love for orphans;
• Reception of pilgrims;
• hospitals;
• Schools;
• Publishing house of spiritual books.

In 1918 the monastery was closed. Instead, a rest house was opened. Then the building was turned into a concentration camp. During the war period, the former monastery served as a hospital for soldiers. Then they organized a camp for soldiers who were returning from captivity. After the end of hostilities, the building housed a military unit. And only in 1987 the building was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church, and Pustyn Optina experienced a second revival. And in 1988, a divine service began within the walls of the monastery, pouring into the hearts of people with a miraculous balm that heals wounded souls.

Pustyn over the years of its existence "saw" both a fall and a violent flourishing. Despite the difficulties and trials, the monastery survived. Today her fame is known throughout the world.

Every day the monastery is visited by tens of thousands of pilgrims. The healers of human souls are looking for shelter, advice, healing.

If your life is twilight and chaos, “communicate” with the elders through numerous literature: instructions, letters, advice. Say the daily prayer of the Optina Elders. Soon you will feel calm and light, and life will be illuminated by wisdom.

The main helpers of believers are prayers that help to turn to the Higher Forces with various requests, for example, to get rid of diseases, protect themselves from enemies and find peace of mind. Prayer texts proposed by famous healers have tremendous energy.

What is the prayer of the Optina Elders?

Optina Pustyn is an ancient monastery, which is located near the Kaluga province. He is known for his healers, who are called the Optina Elders. They are considered competent "guides" who helped believers find their way to God. They found important words for any person, regardless of status. It is believed that the prayer of the elders of Optina Hermitage can do a lot, helping people cope with problems and not lose faith. Already after reading it will be possible to feel peace and lightness in the soul.

The monks were considered the best predictors of future events, since they knew everything that was going to happen and what was. Many believers believed that healers are God's sons, and some called them magicians and creatures of darkness. During the time of Boris Godunov, the monastery attracted a huge number of pilgrims from different parts of the country who came to heal not only bodily diseases, but also the soul. The monks were considered healers, and their abilities could not be compared with anything. The most famous were three monks:

1. Lev Danilovich. He had a valuable gift to heal people, using oil from a lamp that was constantly burning.
2. Seraphim the Reverend. Known for his righteous behavior, a huge number of believers dreamed of getting to preach to him.
3. Makar. He is a student of Lev Danilovich, and he had the ability to predict future events.

Prayer of the Optina elders - what is it for?

Prayer appeals have great power, helping to cope with numerous problems. With regular reading, you can find peace and restore. The prayer of the holy Optina Elders contains a request to God for guidance and support in business. Petitions cover numerous areas of life that a person faces. Reading them in the morning, you can psychologically tune in to a positive wave, and with regular repetition, you can notice how stress resistance has increased and your inner mood has improved.

The prayer of the Optina Elders must be read with an understanding of all the words. The expressed desire is important to formulate correctly and it is not necessary to list all the problems, but you should simply ask for support and opportunities to achieve what you want. It is necessary to start reading by tuning in to the desired wave, for example, using meditation. In order for God to hear requests, it is important to have unwavering faith as a guide.

Prayer of the Optina elders for every day

There are several sacred petitions that have great energy, but there is the most famous and powerful prayer service that can be said every day. She will give protection, thanks to which a person will feel confident and supported. The prayer of the last Optina Elders is large and not everyone can learn it, so you can write it down on a piece of paper and repeat it if necessary.

Prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day

Morning is considered the most suitable time to turn to God. To make the day go well, you need to wake up, tune in a positive way. This will provide a chance to achieve harmony between the soul and the body. The morning prayer of the Optina Elders will help you forget about what it is, save you from mental anguish and bodily ailments. With daily reading, a person is filled with life-giving energy. This appeal is an abbreviated version of the above text.

Prayer of the Optina elders at the end of the day

There is a special prayer appeal designed specifically for reading in the evening. If it is not possible to pronounce the words on your own, then you can listen to them in the recording, because when listening to the prayer of the Optina Elders, the soul is filled with warmth and special energy. People who regularly read sacred petitions at the end of the day note that their worldview and life in general have changed significantly. The evening prayer of the Optina Elders gives a person self-confidence to deal with daily difficulties.

If possible, before praying, it is recommended to visit the temple to ask the clergyman to forgive sins and receive a blessing. After returning home, it is not recommended to listen to music and watch TV, and it is better to spend the remaining time before bedtime in a quiet environment. The prayer of the Optina elders should be said in silence, so it is important to make sure that no one interferes. You need to say the text three times in a row.

Prayer of the Optina elders for children

One of the most powerful is the mother's petition, which can work miracles. Parents turn to the Higher powers to reason with their children and set them on the right path, save them from illnesses and help in other situations. The clergy say that parental duty is to pray daily for your child. The prayer of the Optina elders for children is aimed at saving the soul and protection, and it sounds like this:

Prayer of the Optina elders for various ailments

Many people turn to God for help when faced with illness. Sincere and long appeals to the Almighty help a person gain faith in recovery, and they also give strength to overcome the disease. There is no separate prayer text intended for this occasion, but the daily prayer of the Optina Elders, which was mentioned earlier, does an excellent job of healing. It can be pronounced both by the patient himself and by relatives, asking for a loved one.

Prayer from resentment and anger of the Optina elders

In the modern world, a person often encounters unpleasant situations: envy, hatred, resentment and other problems that leave a residue on the soul. Numerous grievances and anger have a toxic effect on a person, worsening his health and life in general. There is a special prayer for the peace of mind of the Optina Elders, which must be read if evil thoughts arise in the soul. You can turn to the Almighty at any time when such a need arises.

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

Prayer of the Optina elders for the suicidal

It is believed that people who died of their own free will will be punished, and their souls will toil on earth. To help their loved ones, living relatives must pray tirelessly for their salvation. The Monk Leo had a spiritual son, Paul, whose father committed suicide. What happened brought him into a difficult state, and in order to calm his son, the monk said that it was in his power to rely on the mercy of the Almighty so that he would forgive the suicide.

In order to appeal to the Almighty, the prayer of the Optina elder Leo for the suicidal was presented, which can be read at any time. Another healer spoke of its fruits. In addition, it is recommended to give alms to needy people for a suicide. The sacred petition below can be read for unbaptized and deceased relatives without repentance.

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