Many people travel. These include both long-term tourist tours to distant countries and ordinary trips to the country. As you know, any road is associated with danger. Prayer for travelers is a very strong amulet that will protect a person in the most difficult situations.

In addition, every person, getting ready to travel, begins to experience inner excitement. Prayer will help you calm down and collect yourself wisely. It is important to say prayer words sincerely, with faith that the Higher Powers will definitely provide you with reliable protection. It is necessary to fully realize and understand the spoken prayer phrases; you cannot automatically repeat memorized words. The prayer should be read alone with complete concentration.

Prayer for those traveling by air

Today people travel by plane very often. This is a very convenient type of transport that allows you to cover vast distances in a short time. But many people have an inner fear of air travel.

To get rid of it and calm down, you should read the following prayer before the flight:

“I, the servant of God (proper name), turn to the Savior of the human race, the Great Lover of Mankind, Jesus Christ. You are our Lord and Creator, commanding all the elements and maintaining power over everything. You are revered by all, You control the movement of the abysses and stars, everything created by You rejoices in You and accepts Your mercies and blessings. All believers humbly obey your will. You alone are sinless, good Lord. So show us sinners your mercy, do not punish us for voluntary and involuntary sins committed through our foolishness. Do not punish us for the iniquities of our ancestors, for we repent of all the sins of the human race, grant us your mercy and guide us to the true path. YOU, Lord God, Almighty Ruler of heaven, listen to my prayers, servant of God (proper name), bless my air travel. Forbid the raging winds during my flight, keep the aircraft intact, let it fly safely from the starting point to the final destination. Grant me peace of mind and faith in the successful outcome of my air travel. You alone are Savior and Deliverer, I believe in Your power and hope in Your blessings. I glorify You and accept Your will. Amen".

Prayer for those traveling by car (car)

If you have a long trip by car, you should take care of your own protection on a spiritual level. To do this, you should use a special prayer.

“Lord God Almighty, All-Good and All-Merciful! You are a protection for everyone and you bestow your mercy on everyone. I turn to you, servant of God (proper name), and ask you to pray to the Most Holy Theotokos for me, so that my path will be without obstacles and dangers. Protect me, Lord, from accidental death on the road, protect me from all unpleasant surprises. I humbly accept Your will and believe in Your mercy. Forgive all my sins, known and unknown, for I sincerely repent of them. Don't punish me for my wrongdoings. Protect me and all those who travel with me. Help us all get where we need to go safe and sound. Merciful God, do not allow evil spirits to harm me on the road and deliver me from devilish temptations that can awaken the spirit of drunkenness and recklessness, which can lead to a sinful death that has no repentance. Save and preserve me, Lord, on the road! Let me live many years with an unclouded conscience and true thoughts. Don’t let me experience grief, don’t let me carry the burden of responsibility for dead and maimed people all my life because of my dishonesty and negligence on the road. Your holy name will be glorified for your mercy in my prayers now and forever. Amen!"

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for travelers

The power of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is familiar to all believers. Everyone, at least once, turned to this Saint for help. During his lifetime, Nikolai traveled a lot, so he knows what dangers can await a traveler along the way.

Text of the prayer in Russian

The following prayer appeal to Saint Nicholas will provide reliable protection for a person traveling by car:

“Oh, All-Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, saint of God. You are the intercessor for all Christians living on earth, you support us in any sorrows and aspirations, giving us hope for eternal life after death in the Kingdom of Heaven. I ask you to hear my prayer and turn your gaze to me, a sinner. Beg the Lord God for the forgiveness of all my voluntary or involuntary sins. I, servant of God (proper name), repent of all my sins committed through my own foolishness. Purify, Saint Nicholas, my thoughts and fill my soul with hope for the successful completion of my journey. Don't let yourself succumb to the devil's temptations, which can lead to trouble and premature death without repentance. I will glorify the deeds of the Lord God and thank him in my prayers all my life. Amen".

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Prayer for Traveling Children

Before traveling, be sure to offer a prayer of protection for traveling children. They are more vulnerable, so they face greater dangers on the road. But thanks to strong prayer, the child will endure any move without problems.

The prayer might sound like this:

“I, servant of God (proper name), direct my prayer to the Lord God. I ask for help and support on the road for my children. Let them easily endure the long journey, and the time on the journey will pass unnoticed for them. Lord, do not forsake my children and do not punish them for my voluntary and involuntary sins, of which I sincerely repent. I praise you, O Lord, and glorify your name. Amen".

The Icon of the Mother of God “Hodegetria” became especially revered from the beginning of the 12th century. Translated, this name sounds like “Guide”. Therefore, it is believed that this icon must be in the house of a person whose activities are related to travel. If you read a special prayer in front of this icon immediately before the road, you can protect yourself from a variety of troubles while traveling. You also need to take a small icon with you on the road; it will become a protective amulet. Periodically, during stops along the way, you should pray to the Most Holy Theotokos for the granting of well-being during your journey.

The prayer appeal sounds like this:

“Oh, wonderful Queen of Heaven, Most Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, who gave our world the Savior. Hear my prayer, sinner and unworthy. With sighs and tears in my eyes, I, servant of God (proper name), turn to you with a heartfelt prayer. Deliver me from grief and sadness on my journey, do not let the irreparable happen. Protect me on the road from all misfortunes and slander of enemies. Save me from evil on the road and grant me strength to complete the journey safely. Ask the Lord for forgiveness of my voluntary and involuntary sins, so that they do not become God’s punishment for me. Pray the Most Holy Theotokos to your Son to save us and give us hope of finding peace for the soul in the Kingdom of Heaven. Until the end of my days I will extol your holy name and glorify the deeds of God. Amen".

Prayer book: prayers for wanderers and travelers

Prayers for help and protection while traveling are a very effective tool. They are a talisman and allow you to calm down and make the right decisions in extreme situations. All prayer provides a channel of communication with our great Creator. Being in spiritual contact through prayer, a person has the opportunity to strengthen his natural protection.

How to read Orthodox prayers on the road

Prayers are usually read immediately before a trip. To do this, you need to retire and tune in accordingly. There should be no negativity in your soul; remember, you should go on any trip in a good mood. Each spoken phrase must be fully conscious. That is why it is better to pray in front of the dear Lord God and other saints in Russian.

If spiritual prayer arises, then you can offer prayers for the traveler on the road. As a rule, this is done during stops, for example, when traveling by car. You can pray for good luck and well-being on the road not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. But in any case, it is very important that the prayer appeal sounds sincere.

What is the power and essence of prayer before setting off on a journey?

Any prayer on the road, first of all, allows a person to calm down and remove unnecessary anxiety from the soul. In the old days, before a long journey, a person came to his confessor and asked for a blessing. After this, the Christian gained confidence that nothing would happen to him on the road, because prayers were being offered for him.

The power of prayer is in a person’s faith. The prayer appeal will be effective, if you believe in it, then your words will be heard by the Higher powers, and they will definitely help you. You need to understand that the power of prayer before setting off on a journey lies in the fact that it creates energetic protection and allows a person to push away dangers and troubles, and therefore ensure safety on the road.

Prayers on the road charge a person with positive energy. And, as you know, a person with a positive attitude attracts all the good things and always pushes away the negative. This is very important on the road, as you can reduce the risk of unpleasant situations.

Every believer prays before starting the day and ends his day with prayer - morning and evening prayers are in every prayer book. We ask the Lord for help in troubles and sorrows. Don’t forget that when reading a prayer, we let the grace of God, His will into our lives, we ask for help - that’s why in any important matter you need to first of all pray, or better yet, take Holy Communion before it, so that God Himself speaks in your heart.

Also, before a long journey or an airplane flight, it is worth praying to the Lord. This is always a certain risk.

In all centuries, people knew that there were the most unexpected dangers on the road, so they turned to the Lord and His saints for protection and help. If earlier they were afraid of robbers and storms, today they fear the breakdown of high-quality equipment that will sink or fall from a height in a few minutes. Dangers await drivers too: their lives depend not only on their own experience, but also on the drivers of other cars.

How to prayerfully prepare for a trip

Visit the nearest temple or find a church or monastery in your city in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Perhaps there will be a particle of the saint’s relics there. Pray in front of the icon, light a candle during prayer and kiss the image of the saint on the icon on your hand or the hem of your clothing, crossing yourself three times.

Order a prayer service to the saint at the church store - in the note, indicate up to 10 names of people (including yours) for whom you would like to pray, and specify when the prayer service will be held (when to come to pray). The note will be read in the temple by the priest on behalf of the entire Church. You can also order a prayer service if you are not going on a trip yourself, but want to pray for your loved ones.

Before the journey, we can recommend starting the Sacraments of Confession and Communion. You will need to prepare for two days by fasting (giving up meat, ideally meat, milk, eggs) and reading the prayer book of the canons to the Lord, the Mother of God, the Guardian Angel and prayers before Communion, and then not eating or drinking before the morning Liturgy, come to the temple half an hour before the service for Confession. You can read in more detail about preparation for Confession and Communion in Orthodox literature.

Who to pray to before flying

Traditionally, the patron saint of travelers, wayfarers and pilgrims is St. Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker. He lived in the 3rd century in Asia Minor, took care of the flock of his small town (Myra Lycia) and was known for his gift of miracles during his lifetime. And after his death, the saint appeared to the sailors drowning in a storm, who remembered him, and saved the ship. Rumors about this miracle spread among people traveling by sea. According to the testimony of believers, many times the saint visibly appeared or simply gave help to people in trouble on the road. Many temples and chapels in Rus' were dedicated to Nicholas the Wonderworker, and many of them have survived to this day.

Prayer to Archangel Michael on the plane

Another patron of those who fly by plane is Archangel Michael. Archangel Michael is God's Archangel, which means the Governor of the Lord Himself, the leader in the war with the devil of the Angels and all the Heavenly Forces. It is known that angels and demons fight to this day for the hearts of people, so that good prevails in the world. Orthodox people honor Archangel Michael as the conqueror of the dark forces, who cast down Satan himself from Heaven. The Archangel is the helper and patron of everyone who turns to him in prayer. Perhaps this is why the name “Mikhail,” translated as “Who is like God,” is so popular in Russia.

Many times Archangel Michael and other Archangels are mentioned in the Bible and in the Holy Tradition of the Church as Heavenly messengers sent by God to directly and directly convey to the prophets and the Mother of Christ Herself His will and path to the salvation of all people. A prayer is read to him in case of any fear, in any difficult life situation and, of course, for protection along the way.

“O Lord Jesus Christ, Great King of Heaven and Earth, send Your Archangel by the name of Michael to help us! May He protect us from all enemies, invisible and visible. Oh, Winged Michael the Archangel, conqueror of the devil! Stop the enemies who are fighting with my loved ones and with me, pacify them like sheep, scatter them like dust in the wind. Oh, Six-Winged First Chief and Leader of the Heavenly Forces: Angels, Cherubim and Seraphim, be a helper to us, the people of God, in every grief, sorrow, despondency, in any place - in the city, in the desert and at sea, be a quiet haven for us . Deliver from any temptation and deception of demons when you hear prayer and calling on your holy name from us sinners. O formidable Voivode of the Lord King! Deliver our country from disasters: earthquakes, floods, fires, storms, wars and destruction, from evil and from flattering enemies, from the influence of demons.
O formidable leader of the Angels, praying for all people at the Throne of Christ God, guardian of all people and wise armor-bearer of God, Governor of the Lord Almighty! Have mercy on me, a sinner asking for your intercession, deliver me from earthly enemies and evil spirits, especially deliver me from the fear of death and the temptation of the devil, and help me to appear without shame before my Creator and yours, O Archangel of God, at the hour of the Last Judgment at the end of all times. O great Michael the Archangel! Do not turn away from me, a sinner, asking you for help and your intercession before God on earth and in the next century, but grant me in the Kingdom of Heaven to glorify the Lord God with you. Amen".

Prayers for traveling by plane

Read the traditional morning and evening prayers throughout the journey; in danger, pray in your own words - most importantly, with faith. It calms the fear of traveling by plane, traveling by sea, or the fast driving of a driver (if you are a passenger) in a car by praying the rosary - silently read the prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner,” and touch the rosary.

Be prepared for common phobias experienced by airline passengers:

• Acrophobia,
• Fear of falling
• Claustrophobia,
• Trouble breathing and dizziness during takeoff and landing.

You can collect holy water from the temple with you on the road. This is drinking water blessed by the priest at a water prayer service. It is available in every church and is given out free of charge.

Take the text of the prayer and akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with you on your trip - if you have the Internet, you can read them online or save them in your phone.

Remember that prayer is not a conspiracy, but communication with the saint; pray with attention and hope of being heard.

Pray in danger and when it is impossible to read the prayer to St. Nicholas in your own words.
You can read a short prayer: “Nicholas the Wonderworker, protect me on the journey from all evil and misfortune. Amen"

“O Saint and Wonderworker Nicholas, God's saint, our intercessor through your prayers and a faithful helper in any troubles and dangers! Help me, a sinner and afraid of the road ahead, worried about my life - ask Christ God to grant me forgiveness of my sins, committed out of ignorance and malicious intent, in my youth and throughout my life, with feelings, thoughts, words, deeds. Deliver me from sudden death, give me a quiet death in old age and help me reach the Kingdom of Heaven: pray to Christ, the Creator of all, that he will deliver me from demonic ordeals and hellish torment, so that I and my loved ones will forever remain in the joy of the Lord and always glorify your mercy on me and the Name of our Lord in the Holy Trinity. Amen".

Prayer for airplane travelers

Today, prayer to St. Nicholas calms you down during a flight, because modern technology, like everything on earth, is subject to God’s grace.

You can also pray to Nicholas the Pleasant for your relatives who are on the road. Even if your loved ones are flying on an ordinary vacation, do not forget to remember in prayer at home and in church: remember the disasters in Rostov-on-Don, the terrorist attack over Sinai, when a plane carrying tourists from Egypt was killed.

“Oh the Wonderworker Nicholas, God's Pleasant, intercessor and protector of all people. I turn to you with a warm prayer before a long journey on land and sea, by car and transport, on an airplane. Give some sense to pilots, captains and drivers, protect us from all troubles. May there be no breakdowns or accidents, may our companions not harm us on the way. May our path be directed by you according to the will of God. Amen".

Prayer service for those traveling by plane

Anyone who has ever been to an Orthodox church knows about the opportunity to order a prayer service - a short service in which the clergyman prays specifically for your needs, listing the names previously written in notes by those who ordered the prayer service.

Praying for the people whose names are written in the notes, the priest brings a petition to God, the Mother of God or the saints on behalf of the entire Church - Heavenly and earthly. A prayer service is a special strong prayer that is resorted to in difficult life circumstances - when we need help, for example, before a difficult flight or a big move.

A prayer service for travelers is ordered to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and Archangel Michael, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Mother of God, for example, in front of Her icon “Hodegetria” (from Greek - “Guide”). At the end of any prayer for travelers, the priest blesses those leaving, allowing them to kiss the cross “on the road.”

Through the prayers of St. Nicholas, the Most Holy Theotokos and all the saints, may the Lord guide you on your journey!

Troparion, tone 2
The path and truth, O Christ, of Thy companion, Thy angel, Thy servant now, as Tobiah sometimes did, after preserving and unharmed to Thy glory, from all evil in all well-being, through the prayers of the Mother of God, the One Lover of Mankind.

Kontakion, tone 2
Luca and Cleopas traveled to Emmaus, O Savior, descend also now to Your servants who want to travel, delivering them from every evil situation: for You, as a Lover of Mankind, can do all you want.

Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, you willed to travel with your imaginary father Joseph and the Most Pure Virgin Mother to Egypt, and Luca and Cleopas to Emmaus! And now we humbly pray to Thee, Most Holy Master, and travel with Thy servant by Thy grace. And like Thy servant Tobiah, send a Guardian Angel and mentor, preserving and delivering them from every evil situation of visible and invisible enemies, and instructing them in the fulfillment of Thy commandments, peacefully and safely and healthily, and returning them safely and serenely; and grant them all their good intentions to please You safely and fulfill them for Your glory. It is Yours to have mercy and save us, and we send up glory to You with Your Beginning Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos “Quick to Hear”
Most blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God the Word more than any word for our salvation, and who received His grace more abundantly than all others, who appeared as a sea of ​​Divine gifts and miracles, an ever-flowing river, pouring out goodness to all who come running to You with faith! In honor of Your miraculous image, we pray to You, the all-generous Mother of the Humane-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercies and our petitions brought to You, Quick to Hear, speed up the fulfillment of everything for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant to those who are ill, healing and perfect health, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those captivated by freedom and various images of the suffering consolation. Deliver, O All-Merciful Lady, every city and country from famine, pestilence, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and other temporary and eternal punishments, by Your maternal boldness turning away the wrath of God: and free Your servants from mental relaxation, overwhelm of passions and falls from grace, as without stumbling Having lived in all piety in this world, and in the future, eternal blessings, we will be made worthy of the grace and love for mankind of Your Son and God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, together with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Airplane Traveler's Prayer

According to the religious traditions of Orthodoxy, every task should begin with prayer. Travel is no exception, and therefore many prayers have been compiled for this occasion. The prayer of a traveling person can be addressed both to God directly and to various saints. In this article we will look at several typical examples of Orthodox prayers intended for those who decide to hit the road. We will focus special attention on prayers for air travel as one of the most popular modes of transport in demand these days, but at the same time one of the most dangerous.

Airplane Traveler's Prayer

We will give the text of this prayer in Russian translation for better understanding. If you want to get acquainted with it, you need to look for the Church Slavonic version in the prayer books that are offered in church shops. The prayer of a person traveling on an airplane is addressed to Christ and it sounds as follows:

“Lord Jesus Christ our God! Commander of the elements and concentrating power over everything in his hand! The deeps honor you, the stars rejoice in you, and all creation serves you. Everyone listens to you and obeys your will. You can do anything, and therefore you show mercy to everyone, good Lord! So now, Master, accept me, your servant (name), and listen to my prayers, blessing my path and air travel. Ban the storms and contrary winds and keep the plane safe and sound. Grant me an easy and unclouded travel by air, bless the intentions of the good deeds that I have planned to accomplish, and make my return in peace. For you are the savior and deliverer, and the giver of all the blessings of heaven and earth, and to you I send glory along with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen!"

This prayer for those traveling by air can be read both before boarding the plane and directly in the cabin of the ship. In addition, it is quite possible to adapt it in case you yourself are not flying anywhere, but want to pray for other people who are about to fly.

Prayer for a Traveler While Driving

This prayer is intended for those who make their journey while driving a car. It is recommended to read it immediately before setting off on the road.

“God is all-merciful and all-merciful! You protect everyone with your mercy because of your love for man. I humbly ask you, through the intercessory prayers of the Mother of God and all the other saints, to protect me from accidental and unexpected death, and from any trouble for me, a sinner. Protect those who have entrusted themselves to me and travel with me. Help me deliver each of them unharmed to where they need to go. God is merciful! Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness on the road, from the spirit of drunkenness, which can cause a sudden death without repentance. Save me, Lord! Help me live to old age with a clear conscience, without bearing the burden of responsibility for people who died and were maimed by my negligence on the road. And may your holy name be glorified in this now and forever. Amen!"

Brief prayers for travelers to the Lord and saints

The following prayer of a traveler is called a troparion, and in churches it is sung at prayer services dedicated to those who are preparing to travel or are already on it.

“You are the way and the truth, Christ! An angel has now been sent down to your servants as a companion, as in Tobiah’s time, for preservation. And keep those who are safe from all evil and in prosperity to your glory, through the prayers of the Mother of God, only one lover of mankind!”

The troparion is followed by a kontakion - also a small church chant.

“You who accompanied Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus, O Savior, now accompany your servants who want to travel, freeing them from all unpleasant circumstances. For everything is possible for you if it is your will.”

Prayer to Christ

Another traveler’s prayer addressed to Jesus Christ. This text is also considered basic and is intended to be read before the road in general, without reference to the type of transport.

“Lord Jesus Christ our God! You are the true path and life! You accompanied your imaginary father Joseph and your most pure virgin mother to Egypt, and also accompanied Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus! And now I pray to you, most holy master, with your grace to accompany your servants on their journey. And how Tobias, your servant, sent down a guardian angel and mentor, so that he would protect and deliver from various unpleasant circumstances and from all visible and invisible enemies. And he instructed you to fulfill your commandments, kept you in peace and good health, and returned you on the way back safe and serene. You give us all good intentions and thoughts to please you and the strength to fulfill them for your glory. For from you comes our mercy and salvation, and to you we send glory with the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever! Amen."

Prayer to God before going on a trip

This is another prayer option for those preparing to travel. Not as popular an option as the above, but no worse.

“The Lord, who preserves me! Before the journey that I am about to embark on, I want to entrust my life and health to you! Under your protection I place my house and other property and all my relatives who remain here without me. I don’t know what awaits me ahead, but I calm down, believing in your care, mercy and love. Save my transport (car, plane, ship, etc.) from breakdowns and accidents. Keep me healthy, both physically and spiritually. In the most difficult moments of my journey, grant me calmness and inner strength so that I can cope with any situation. Bless me to return to my home and do not leave me at every moment of my life. Amen."

Prayer to the Mother of God

In conclusion, we present a prayer addressed to the Mother of God. “The Traveler’s Prayer to the Mother of God” is a very common text, since it is addressed almost more often than to God himself.

“Blessed Lady, Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God for our salvation and received His grace more than all other people, who revealed a sea of ​​divine gifts and a full-flowing river of miracles, shedding goodness on all who come running to you with faith! Standing before your image, we pray to you, the most generous mother of a philanthropic ruler, that you will surprise us with your rich mercies, and that you will soon fulfill our requests that we bring to you, Quick to Hear, giving to everyone what is for his benefit, as a consolation and it will be beneficial to salvation. Come, O good one, to your servants with your grace and grant those traveling a quick and safe route, protection from enemies and a safe return! We thank you, glorifying the son you have born, our Lord Jesus Christ to all ages. Amen!"

Prayers for the road and before the road

Here are Orthodox prayers that can be useful to someone who goes on a long journey, regardless of the type of transport (by car, plane, ship, train or bus).

You can pray before the road for yourself and for a loved one traveling: for a husband, son, daughter, loved one, and so on. Prayers will protect from:

From thieves and robbers,

From excessive police attention

and so that nothing bad happens on the road.

May your trip go well and end with a safe return home.

• Prayers for the road
  • Nicholas the Wonderworker
  • Guardian Angel
  • Archangel Michael
  • Lord God
  • Matrona of Moscow
  • Jesus Christ (3 prayers)
• The Mother of God and her icons
  • Holy Mother of God
  • In front of the icon of the Mother of God "Hodegetria"

• Transport
  • Before the flight
  • Before swimming
• Amulet
  • Amulet for the traveler

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for a good road

O Saint Nicholas of Christ!

Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, unworthy, our Creator and Master, make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds, but according to His He will reward us with goodness.

Deliver us, saints of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves of passions and troubles that rise against us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions.

Pray to Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever, and forever and ever.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel before the road

Guardian angel, servant of Christ, winged and incorporeal, you do not know tiredness in your paths.

I pray you to be my companion along my own path.

There is a long road ahead of me, a difficult path ahead for the servant of God.

And I am very afraid of the dangers that await an honest traveler on the road.

Protect me, holy angel, from these dangers.

Let neither robbers, nor bad weather, nor animals, nor anything else that exists, interfere with my journey.

I humbly pray to you for this and hope for your help.

Prayer to Archangel Michael for protection on the road

Lord God, Great King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Your Archangel Michael to the aid of Your servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible,

Oh, Great Archangel Michael of the Lord, pour out good peace on Your servant (name).

Oh, Great Archangel Michael of the Lord, destroyer of demons, ban all enemies fighting me, make them like dust in the face of the wind.

Oh, Great Archangel Michael of the Lord, ineffable guardian, be my great helper in all insults, sorrows, sorrows, in the deserts, on the rivers, and on the seas a quiet refuge.

Deliver me, great Michael, from all the charms of the devil and hear me, Your sinful servant (name), praying to You and calling on Your holy name; hasten to my help and hear my prayer.

Oh, Great Archangel Michael, defeat all those who oppose me by the power of the Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, by the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the holy angels, and the holy apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the holy prophet Elijah, and the holy great martyrs Nikita and Eustathius and the venerable fathers and saints , martyr and martyrs, and all the holy Heavenly Powers.

Oh, Great Archangel Michael, help me, Thy sinful servant (name), deliver me from coward, flood, fire and sword, from vain death and from all evil, and from all flattery, and from storms, and deliver me from the evil one, Great Archangel of the Lord always, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Prayer to the Lord God on the road

God, the All-Good and All-Merciful, protecting everyone with His mercy and love for mankind, I humbly pray to Thee, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save me, a sinner, and the people entrusted to me from sudden death and all misfortunes, and help me to deliver unharmed to each according to his needs.

Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness, the evil spirit of drunkenness, which causes misfortune and sudden death without repentance.

Grant me, Lord, with a clear conscience to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed due to my negligence, and may Your Holy Name be glorified, now and ever, and forever and ever.

Prayer to Matrona of Moscow for protection on the way

O blessed one, Mati Matrono, hear and accept us now, sinners, praying to you, who have learned throughout your entire life to receive and listen to all those who suffer and mourn, with faith and hope for your intercession and help of those who come running, quick help and miraculous healing to all;

May your mercy not fail now for us, unworthy, restless in this busy world and nowhere finding consolation and compassion in spiritual sorrows and help in physical illnesses; heal our illnesses.

Deliver us from the temptations and torment of the devil, who passionately fights, help us carry our everyday Cross, endure all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, preserve the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, have strong trust and hope in God and unfeigned love for our neighbors;

help us, after departing from this life, to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father, glorified in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.

Prayer to Jesus Christ before leaving home

I deny you, Satan, your pride and service to you, and I unite with you, Christ, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

(And protect yourself with the sign of the cross).

Prayer to Jesus Christ before traveling

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, the true and living way!

You accompanied Your imaginary father Joseph and Your most pure Mother the Virgin Mary to Egypt, and also accompanied Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus!

Now we humbly pray to You: Most Holy Master, accompany us, Your servants, with Your grace.

And, like Your servant Tobiah, send a guardian angel and mentor, preserving and delivering us from every accident, from visible and invisible enemies and instructing us to fulfill Your commandments, accompanying us in prosperity and health on the journey and returning home safe.

And help us to fulfill all our good intentions for Your glory.

For it is Your nature to have mercy and save us, and we exalt glory to You with Your beginningless Father and the Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, forever and ever.

Prayer to Jesus Christ for travelers

Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, you willed to travel with your imaginary father Joseph and the Most Pure Virgin Mother to Egypt, and Luca and Cleopas to Emmaus!

And now we humbly pray to Thee, Most Holy Master, and travel with Thy servant by Thy grace.

And like Thy servant Tobiah, send a Guardian Angel and mentor, preserving and delivering them from every evil situation of visible and invisible enemies, and instructing them in the fulfillment of Thy commandments, peacefully and safely and healthily, and returning them safely and serenely;

and grant them all their good intentions to please You safely and fulfill them for Your glory. It is Yours to have mercy and save us, and we send up glory to You with Your Beginning Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help on the way

O Most Holy Virgin, Mother of the Lord of the Highest Powers, Queen of Heaven and Earth, our city and country, our all-powerful Intercessor!

Accept this singing of praise and gratitude from us, unworthy Thy servants, and lift up our prayers to the Throne of God Thy Son, that He may be merciful to our iniquities and add His grace to those who honor Thy All-Honorable Name and with faith and love worship Thy miraculous image.

We are not worthy of being pardoned by Him, unless You propitiate Him for us, the Lady, for everything is possible for You from Him.

For this reason, we resort to You, as to our undoubted and speedy Intercessor: hear us praying to You, cover us with Your all-powerful Protection and ask God Your Son as our shepherd for zeal and vigilance for souls, as a city ruler for wisdom and strength, for judges of truth and impartiality, as a mentor reason and humility, love and harmony for a spouse, obedience for a child, patience for the offended, fear of God for those who offend, complacency for those who grieve, abstinence for those who rejoice;

to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of mercy and meekness, the spirit of purity and truth.

To her, Most Holy Lady, have mercy on Your weak people;

Gather those who are scattered, guide those who have gone astray onto the right path, support old age, bring up young ones with chastity, raise infants and look upon us all with the gaze of Your merciful intercession, raise us up from the depths of sin and enlighten our heartfelt eyes to the vision of salvation;

be merciful to us here and there, in the land of earthly arrival, and at the Last Judgment of Your Son: having ceased in faith and repentance from this life, make our fathers and brothers live in Eternal Life with the Angels and with all the saints.

For you are, Lady, the Glory of heaven and the Hope of earth, You, according to God, are our Hope and Intercessor of all those who flow to You with faith.

We therefore pray to You and to You, as the Almighty Helper, we commit ourselves and each other and our whole life, now and ever, and forever and ever.

Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Hodegetria” for protection on the way

About the Queen of Heaven and earth, the all-merciful Lady, the all-honorable Hodegetria, our zealous Representative, who at the Cross of Your Son and God adopted the entire fallen human race and, after Her Dormition, did not leave us orphaned and hopeless!

We pray to Thee, All-Immaculate One, that Thy grace may not be taken away from Thy repentant servants and rule all, as the Most Blessed Mother:

protect our fatherland, preserve the Orthodox faith, make the authorities wise, strengthen the priests, grant endless help to your faithful people, bring understanding to the young, comfort old age, heal the sick, raise up the desperate, convert the lost, and intercede chastity and strength for everyone - for You are a good Guide and a merciful Intercessor , we fall to You and pray to You:

do not reject us, but ask us for a good answer at the Last Judgment Seat, so that we may not be condemned by our sin and iniquity, but may receive mercy according to the immeasurable love for mankind of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom we send glory and worship, with His Beginning Father, and the Most Holy and Good and by His life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Protective prayer before flight

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present.

All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You.

You can do everything: for this reason, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord.

So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (names), bless their path and air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air flown safe and sound.

Giving them a saving and calm air-to-air escort and a good intention to those who have done it, they will happily return in health and in peace.

For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send up glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages.

Protective prayer before swimming

Master Lord Jesus Christ, our God, who sailed with His holy disciples and apostles, calmed the stormy wind and calmed the waves on the sea with His command!

You, Lord, accompany us on the voyage, calm every stormy wind and be a Helper and Intercessor, for You are the Good God and the One who loves people, and we bring praise to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Amulet for the traveler

I pray to you, my kind guardian angel, who has blessed me, overshadowed me with your light, and protected me from all kinds of misfortune.

And neither the fierce beast nor the enemy is stronger than me.

And neither the elements nor a dashing person will destroy me.

And thanks to your efforts, nothing will harm me.

I remain under your holy patronage, under your protection, I receive the love of our Lord.

So protect my relatives, whom I loved, as Jesus commanded, protect them from everything from which you protected me.

Let no fierce beast, no enemy, no element, no dashing person cause them harm.

For this I pray to you, holy angel, warrior of Christ.

Prayer for the road

In the time of our grandmothers or great-grandmothers, each person had his own spiritual mentor who guided him on the right path. Before any decision, a believer went to his mentor for his advice, including before setting off on a journey. The spiritual mentor blessed the person on a good path, now the person was calm and confident that they would pray for and protect his soul. Prayer for the road, it is this prayer that your spiritual mentor reads, thereby protecting you from everything bad that can happen to you. And in past years, people took this very seriously and responsibly, and the connection between the mentor and the believer was very strong and strong.

But in our fast, modern world, there is, unfortunately, a very small percentage of people who have a spiritual mentor, not to mention the fact that someone will bless him and pray for his soul when he goes on a long journey. Maybe the reason is that people in the modern world travel around the world without problems, and without even thinking that something could happen to them, since the transport industry is now very well developed. Today a person is in Europe, and tomorrow in America, no, not one place where a person could not get. But people from the last century did not travel around the world like we did.

What is the concept of prayer?

Prayer is the communication of the human soul with the highest creator of the world. And all the same, no matter how modern we are, it is necessary to devote a little time to prayer.

Especially if you are going to travel, you need to prepare not only financially, but also spiritually. It is not necessary to have a spiritual mentor, you can read a prayer for the road yourself, the main thing is to believe in what you say. Ask God to protect and protect you along the way. And it doesn’t matter where you are going, and what you will be doing on your journey, and the main thing is that prayer will always be with you on the way. The best prayer that is intended for a long journey is a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, because it is Nicholas who is considered the patron saint of all wanderers.

There is one prayer that applies to all saints, the main thing is to substitute the desired name:

“Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (for example, Nicholas), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.”

A few prayers that you need to at least write down and read before going out, and they will additionally protect you from all evil.

Prayer for traveling by car

Your work is directly related to a car, or with constant travel by car over long distances, you need to choose a prayer that will become near and dear to you. The prayer on the road by car should be with you and every time before leaving you should say it to yourself.

The very first prayer should be addressed to your car:

“There is an island on the sea, on the ocean. There is a damp oak tree on the island. There is an iron man in that iron oak. That iron man cannot be given a drink, he cannot be fed anything, he cannot be broken in two, he cannot be cut into three. He doesn’t beat, doesn’t crumple, doesn’t prick, the Mother of God prays for him, grieves for him, suffers, and reads the security certificate for him. Honor, Mother of God, also about me, God's servant (name). In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen".

Prayer “For preservation and help along the way”

“God, the All-Good and All-Merciful, protect everyone with Your mercy and love for mankind, I humbly pray to You, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save me, a sinner, and the people entrusted to me from sudden death and all misfortunes, and help us to deliver unharmed to each one according to his needs. Dear God! Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness, the evil spirit of drunkenness, which causes misfortune and sudden death without repentance. Save me, Lord, with a clear conscience, to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed by my negligence, and may Your holy name be glorified, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer for flying on an airplane

Flying on an airplane is no different from flying a car, it's just a different type of transportation. Prayer for traveling by plane will calm you both psychologically, if you are afraid of flying, and spiritually. There is a special prayer for people going on air travel, which must be read before the flight.

“Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord.

So even now, O Lord, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (their names), bless their path and the air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air flown safe and sound. Giving them a saving and calm passage through the air and the good intention of those who accomplished it, they will return joyfully in health and in peace.

For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send up glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer for husband

Any woman, whether she is a boss or a housewife, her main concern is family and home. And the first child that God gives to a woman is her husband. After all, literally all the husband’s health, work, rest and much more depend on the wife. A husband and wife are two dear people who feel each other while being at a great distance. A wife’s prayer to her husband can only be compared with a mother’s prayer to her child. A woman by nature is inclined to create panic, worry, if her husband does not answer the phone, the woman is ready to raise everyone's ears. Therefore, praying for your husband’s journey will help save him not only from troubles, but also directly gain peace and confidence that everything will be fine with your husband, since he is under God’s protection. Dear women, read a prayer for your husbands every morning for the journey.

“My all-merciful Lady, Most Holy Lady, All-Pure Virgin, Mother of God Mary, Mother of God, My Undoubted and Only Hope. Do not disdain me, do not reject me, do not leave me, do not retreat from me! Intercede, ask, hear, see, Lady, help, forgive, forgive, Most Pure One! Amen. Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer for the journey for children

The most precious and precious thing in the life of any mother is her children. And it doesn’t matter daughter or son. A mother's desire is always that her children are always happy and healthy. After all, for God we are also his children, and he prays and suffers for us, so that you and I can live in peace and goodness.

A prayer for the son’s journey will keep him safe and sound, since the mother’s faith is very strong and true, it cannot be bought.

“Dear Lord God, I come to You in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, and I ask You for my son (name). Heal his wounds, anoint him with Your precious oil, and give Your Divine peace and Your love in the heart of my son (name), so that his heart does not harden, keep him in your hand and lead him along the roads of life, teaching and instructing how to behave in life. difficult situations, give Your Divine wisdom and fill your heart with love for the perishing world, protect it from every destructive ulcer, anoint it with Your precious blood. I believe with all my heart that You are always there and help you overcome difficulties. Thank you, Father, for Your love and mercy. Amen". Rating 4.6 Votes: 95

An Orthodox believer must begin any work by turning to God or the saints. This applies to everything - work, eating, going on the road. For each case, the clergy composed prayers, including those traveling by plane. Traveling by air is the fastest way to travel from one location to another. However, it is quite dangerous and causes a lot of anxiety among passengers. Therefore, it is natural that believers want to prepare themselves spiritually before him.

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Why is prayer needed before the road?

A traveler always exposes his life to some risk. Mechanisms can break down; this can be influenced by many external circumstances. The safety of an aircraft flight is largely depends on the professionalism of the crew. The so-called human factor is also important - what shape are the pilots in, are they in a good mood, have they studied the route well enough?

Troubles can occur due to the fault of service personnel and dispatchers. The most reliable crew is not immune from the fact that there will be an inadequate passenger on board. And it can not only ruin everyone’s mood, but also negatively affect the safety of the trip.

That is why the Holy Church calls on every believer to call on God blessing before every journey, even if it is short-lived.

Before departure

There is a good Orthodox tradition: on the eve of departure, believers order a prayer service. At the appointed time they come to the temple, inviting their friends, acquaintances, and relatives in advance. Thus, a conciliar prayer is obtained. She has a special impact- after all, when several people turn to God, they show that their loved ones are really important to them. To whom should the prayer be addressed? Travelers choose:

• Lord Jesus Christ;
• Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;
• Mother of God;
• Orthodox saint (optional).

There is also a special ritual for travelers; you can order just that.

Prayer service for those who are preparing to travel

A short-term service can be performed at any time, in agreement with the clergyman. It consists of several parts.

• The usual ones are read first opening prayers, followed by Psalm 140, which calls for the help of the Most High.
• Followed by litany- this is the name of petitions; during their proclamation, believers must cross themselves and bow. The priest (or deacon) reads special appeals for pardon, blessing, and the names of those who are going on the road are called. Appeals are made to the Mother of God, Guardian Angel.
• Reading Scripture passages: 8th chapter of Acts, 14th chapter of the Gospel of John. When pronouncing a biblical text, it is customary to maintain reverent silence with your head bowed.
• This is followed again by a litany and a special prayer. It cites cases from sacred history when the Lord sent mercy to travelers.

At the end, the priest usually gives a short parting word, lets the cross be kissed, and sprinkles holy water on everyone who came to pray.

Prayer in flight

Every morning, Orthodox Christians must read appeals to God, the Mother of God and heavenly patrons. This should also be done on the day of departure. Only in addition we need texts specially compiled for those who are about to board the plane. Where can I get them? You need to look in advance at the church bookstore. If this was not possible, you can take the Psalter with you and read psalms from danger, repentant - they go under numbers 3, 26, 50, 62, 90, 102, 142.

Another option is to pray with words that come from the heart. You can take as a basis a literary Russian translation of one of the prayers in Church Slavonic.

• Lord Jesus Christ, you control the elements, you hold power over the world in your hand! Bottomless abysses and stars in the sky, all earthly creation obeys You. You are able to create whatever you wish, you show kindness to everyone, you have mercy on everyone, O good God! And now, Lord, accept your servant (name) in humility, hear my prayers, bless my air travel.
• May the storm not interfere with the movement of the plane, may it be unharmed. Give me, the unworthy, a peaceful and easy journey. Bless my good intentions, bring me back safely.
• I glorify You, Savior, giver of all blessings in heaven and on earth, I glorify You with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever.

The same text can be read about other people who are planning to fly. It is not necessary to say it out loud; it may confuse other passengers. The Lord hears even thoughts, so the prayer will be accepted. The main thing is to focus on the meaning, reject fear and trust the Creator. He is kind and will not allow the premature death of his loving children.

• Statistics show that flights involved in disasters are usually only 30% full. It turns out that most people had a bad feeling, or were prevented by various circumstances.

You shouldn’t always cling to your own plans; sometimes the Lord averts trouble, but a person interferes with this.

Queen of Heaven

The worst thing that can happen to a Christian is sudden death without repentance. Therefore, at every service, Orthodox Christians ask God to send them a worthy, peaceful death. You can pray to the Mother of God about this before a long journey. The famous icon "Guide" ("") is perfectly suited for such a case. You can buy a small sample and take it on the road. Looking at the icon, it is easier for many to gather thoughts before prayer.

Spiritual exercises require preparation. Everyone has their own measure - some can pray for a long time, others prefer short prayers. The Mother of God will hear even the most simple prayer if it is said from the depths of the soul. If it is difficult to concentrate for a long time, you can read “Hail, Virgin Mary,” but do this at least 10 times. You can continue with breaks all the way. Other options:

• Read an akathist to the beloved icon of the Mother of God during the flight;
• Say the troparion, kontakion and prayer (can be found on Orthodox websites).

Also popular among the people is the short version: “Most Holy Theotokos, save us!” You must begin and end your prayer rule by reading “”.

Conclusion

Human life is vain and fleeting. But sometimes it is important to stop and think about your immortal soul. Turning to higher powers will not take much time, but will bring tangible benefits. After the journey is over, it is imperative to read prayers of gratitude to God and the saints to whom petitions were offered.