Almost all Christians know that if you have something to go wrong, or the beginning of a series of failures, should definitely seek the help of St. Nicholas.Prayer to Saint Nicholas for help - one of the strongest, and the Holy quickly responds to the call.Orthodox Christians celebrate December 19 as the day of St. Nicholas.Wonderworker of old considered the patron of travelers, sailors, helping the poor and needy, blissful and unhappy.
Life of St. Nicholas All life is proof that the poor will be blessed, and in heaven.The life of the Holy confirms the truth of these words.He was in the middle of the life of the poor, did not have a home.But even after the adoption of the dignity of bishop of Lycia the saint took food once a day - in the evening.
Prayer for help in matters facing the St. Nicholas used very often, because it is the saint - one of the most famous saints of God.He was born in Patara, a town in Asia Minor peninsula, 258 year.His parents did not have children for a long time and prayed to the Lord to give them a child, while vowing that he will be dedicated to God.And they kept their word.Nicholas served the Lord God since childhood, constantly labored for his benefit, was in prayer, he came to the aid of those who suffer.
Miracles prayer
When the saint traveled to the Holy Land, he predicted the storm that threatens to collapse the ships.He had a vision of the devil, who came on the ship, but their holy prayers chased him, calmed the storm and even raised a sailor who fell from the mast and died.Since then, the prayer - asking for help sailors and travelers - turned to St. Nicholas.Miracles performed saint during his lifetime.Most passed from mouth to mouth a miracle - when he saved from death three men unjustly convicted mayor.
Prayer to Saint Nicholas for help has always been very effective.Back in the old days to him for help and turned the powerful and the poor.Due to the fact that there was a prayer to Saint Nicholas for help, managed to save the city of Myra from severe hunger.The saint helped the reclusive get out of captivity and out of the prison.Now the relics of the saint are in Italy, in the small town of Bari.Pilgrims go to the grave of an old man to thank for the miracle granted in life, or to ask for protection.
How to pray?
Today Orthodox Christians often seek the help of the Holy Nikolushka to avoid trouble.Miraculous Prayer to Saint Nicholas greatly helps a person to change their destiny for the better.The body of Christian prayer as received new strength, vigor and energy carriers.
to say a prayer and ask for help from the Wonderworker icon with his picture put on a clean table.Near the icon with the face of the holy light the candle and start a prayer.It is read three times: the first time - out loud, loudly, and then the second time - a half-whisper.Last, the third, just read himself.Prayer to Saint Nicholas help read daily for 40 days.If you accidentally or for some reason missed a day, start counting 40 days again.The main thing - it is necessary to believe in the power of prayer, and when your life a miracle will happen, Nicholas will be for many years to your main Saints.