How to ask Archangel Michael for help. Saint protector michael
The most famous and respected angel, whose name appears on the pages of the Old and New Testaments, as well as in many other scriptures, is the Archangel Saint Michael.
Heavenly Knight Michael
Michael is known to many religions of the world, but his name is most often mentioned in Christian scriptures. They thank him for fulfilling his cherished desires. The Scriptures have repeatedly recorded his appearance on Earth.
There is a certain hierarchy in the heavenly world, and each of God's messengers has his own rank. There are two ranks assigned to Michael - and the archangel.
Angel - “messenger”, prefix arch - “chief”. Archangels stand above the ordinary ones. Their goal is to guide humanity on the true path, to show the right path and direction of thoughts.
The Archangel is the commander-in-chief of the angelic army.
In the ancient Jewish writings the prophets indicated that Saint Michael was. He stood at the base of the gates of heaven to guard the path to the main tree of life. Then he accompanied the Israeli people during their expulsion from Egyptian land: he led them along safe roads, preventing troubles.
At Sinai, Michael was given the 10 commandments, and he stood on the road of Valaam.
In Orthodox writings, Archangel Michael is found in the role of the commander-in-chief of the angelic army, who carries the idea of \u200b\u200bpunishment of the fallen and helping those in need in the eternal battle of good against evil. Religious scriptures attribute to the archangel victory in a long and bloody battle against the former - Satan.
Michael also acts as the chief judge during the Last Judgment. He calls souls with the sound of a trumpet and holds fair hearings over every sinner.
Thanks to Michael, this theme acquired traditional motifs in Orthodox icon painting. The entire iconography of the Last Judgment of sinners is depicted headed by an archangel.
Saint Michael himself began to be identified with the patron saint of dead souls. Therefore, introducing Michael or addressing him, they say:
“Holy Archangel Michael, protect us in the struggle, do not let us die at the Last Judgment.”
Confirmation lines
Many angels are described on the pages of the Testament, but all of them are found without personal names. In some passages one can find references to a strong and powerful angel:
- the appearance of Valam;
- notes of John the Evangelist;
- appearance to Joshua;
- rescue of youths from the cave.
Confirmation of the archangel's name can be found in:
- book of the prophet Daniel;
- description about the Last Judgment Day.
External description of the archangel
On icons, the angel can be found in full height or up to the waist. More often his hands are occupied with a spear, a sword, a wooden cane, a glass sphere or scales. In many images, the angel props up Satan with his feet, holds an olive branch in one hand, and a shield in the other.
The spear often bears a red cross as a symbol of victory over the devil. There are also images where the archangel holds a sword and shield in his hands.
Since the 12th century, the Archangel Michael on the icons of the Last Judgment of Sinners looks like a warrior with a scale. On one side is the devil, who is trying to outweigh them. The second variation of the iconography of the Last Judgment is also large scales in the hands of an angel, but the sins and righteous deeds of people are located in the bowls.
In other paintings, the angel is depicted riding a horse and wearing armor. He holds a weapon in his hands, and his appearance shows deep concentration before battle.
There are also icons where Michael is depicted on the left side of the iconostasis or near the northern doors - this emphasizes his high angelic rank.
Orthodox iconography
Orthodox believers revere Michael and very often depict him in paintings.
There are also many icons where Michael is depicted in stories about his deeds and miracles.
Miracles of Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael appears many times in canonical history. The exact frequency of events cannot be tracked, but individual exploits of the angel can be identified.
First miracle
The legends describe how in Phrygia there was a prayer house built in honor of the Archangel Michael. It was erected by a resident of the village in gratitude for the miraculous salvation of his daughter with water from a healing spring. The faithful sexton Arkhip served in this house for 70 years, preaching the Christian faith. The pagans did not like the minister and decided to kill him, at the same time destroying the walls of the temple.
Having learned about the impending trouble, Arkhip began to pray to the archangel. An angel heard him, descended from heaven and hit the rock with a spear, from which streams of water flowed, thereby protecting the walls of the temple from destruction.
Second miracle
In the 500s n. e. There was a plague in Rome. The church minister Gregory walked the streets of the city and read a prayer service to the sick and dead. Soon, on the roof of the temple of Hadrian, he saw the archangel, who was putting his sword into knives. After this, a decline in the epidemic was noticed, and soon the plague left the city.
Third miracle
In 640, the Italian city of Sinopta was besieged by the Lombards. The archangel appeared to the local bishop in a dream and promised help to the frightened citizens.
The legend describes that the Lanborgards heard a strong roar and saw a large black cloud. It descended on the nearest mountain, it blazed with fire and sparkled with lightning. The invaders were frightened by such a natural manifestation and left the city.
Fourth miracle
Not far from Athos, one youth found many treasures. The attackers discovered this and decided to drown the seeker in order to take the wealth for themselves.
The Archangel prevented troubles and saved the boy. In his honor, a Bulgarian courtier built a prayer temple, and the treasures found were used to decorate the facade.
Fifth miracle
One man learned that his neighbor's son was soon to inherit a lot of gold. He planned to kill him and take the wealth for himself. He tied the young man to a tree in the thicket of the forest, drowned him, threw him from a cliff, but all the time the heir managed to miraculously escape. Because Archangel Michael always helped him.
Then the man came up with the idea of sending him to his wife with a letter asking him to kill the heir. The Archangel found out about this and changed the sheet. It stated: “urgently marry my eldest daughter to a young guy.” After the wedding of the heir to the girl, the man died from an accident, wounded with his own knife.
Sixth miracle
The Volokolamsk writings say that the army of Khan Batu came to Novgorod. Mikhail protected the city from invasion, forbidding Batu to go on the attack.
The army stopped and no longer attacked the city, and Batu never again entered Russian lands.
The seventh miracle
The Archangel of God, Michael, helped Joan of Arc in the form of a famous voice. The angel instructed her to carry out her mission - to crown King Charles VII.
During the liberation of Orleans from the English colonialists, the archangel appeared in a cloud of white light, surrounded by faithful angelic helpers, and fought on the side of the French.
Eighth miracle
In the Balkans, the angel Michael taught the priests Florus and Laurus how to skillfully handle horses: to gallop, groom, and hunt. Before this angelic miracle, the Balkan islands did not know about such an animal and experienced some difficulties.
After this legend, in all Orthodox icon paintings, the martyrs are depicted riding horses. Their reins are held by an archangel and controlled by the riders.
Prayers to Archangel Michael
Michael is considered the protector of the home and sleeping people, as well as the protector of the souls of the dead, and there is apocryphal evidence for this:
- the archangel accompanies the Virgin Mary along the roads of hell;
- Jesus Christ entrusted the dead souls to the angel;
- he is present at the time of a person's death;
- it washes the souls of the dead.
From these writings, knowledge has emerged that Michael is the main angel who meets, watches and sees off dead souls. Therefore, they pray to him in moments of terrible grief or turmoil.
You can also pray to an angel in church for the repose of the soul, or ask for peace for a deceased person.
Michael the healer
Healing abilities have been attributed to the archangel since ancient times, when it was believed that diseases were the work of Satan, and the Archangel Michael would defeat evil spirits. Therefore, personalized prayer services within the walls of hospitals used to be common.
There are a number of prayers where there is a request for a miraculous recovery. Some church ministers claim that this is one of the most powerful prayers.
Patron of the new home
Mikhail is considered a faithful assistant to builders when starting a new house or buying a home. They pray to him not for financial well-being, but for safe and quick construction.
Also, prayers are repeated at housewarming so that evil forces do not strike the hearth and take away the owner of the house. The face of an archangel in one of the rooms will be an excellent helper in family well-being.
Conclusion
Archangel Michael is the highest heavenly angel, an assistant to humanity in many earthly affairs, God's faithful assistant and the first enemy of Satan. Michael is described in many ancient legends and has many faces. You can pray to him, asking for help.
Michael is the main angel. Perhaps, for all of us, Archangel Michael is the most famous and most revered representative of the angelic world. His name is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, and many legends and tales have been written about Him.
Archangel Michael is known and revered in many religions of the world. Archangel Michael is prayed for protection, for healing from illnesses, when entering a new home, and in many other cases.
A few words about angels and the angelic world
The Angelic World is a Great Spiritual World created by God, in which intelligent, good beings live. This world was created a long time ago and is inhabited by enlightened and very kind beings - angels. Angels is the common name for these creatures, which translated means “Messenger”. Messengers of the Will of God - this is their main purpose, but at the same time, each angel is a separate Person, endowed with his own will and freedom of choice.
For now we will only briefly touch on the structure of this amazing world, but in the following posts we will definitely take a closer look at it. Let me just mention that this world also has its own hierarchy. The lowest link in this wondrous world order is the one closest to us - the guardian angel, but the prefix “arch” indicates the most exalted service to God, compared to others. Archangels are higher than guardian angels and their main credo is our heavenly teachers, who show us how to do the right thing and strengthen people’s holy faith (Rev. 12:7). And the very first of them is the Archangel Michael. Archangel means “Commander-in-Chief”
What does Archangel Michael help with?
Archangel Michael - leader of the Lord's army, patron of warriors and protector from all evil
“Who is like God” is how the name Michael is translated from Hebrew. In Scripture, the Archangel Michael is shown to us as a “prince,” “leader of the army of the Lord.” According to St. Gregory the Great, the archangel Michael is sent to Earth whenever the miraculous power of the Lord is to appear.
On the icons, Saint Archangel Michael is mainly presented to us in military armor, with a sword or spear in his hand. The whole point is that it was Archangel Michael who first called on those angels who did not follow the example of the fallen to follow the path of fighting temptation. So He became the leader of the Lord’s Host and won the battle with Lucifer and the demons (as the fallen angels began to be called), “throwing them down into hell, into the depths of the underworld.” This confrontation between light and dark forces, this struggle between good and evil is still ongoing on earth and we are all also its active participants.
Archangel Michael is the Great Protector, the “Sword of the Lord” and God’s Intercessor. That is why Archangel Michael is considered the patron saint of warriors, the protector from all evil visible and invisible, from evil spirits and the protector of all Orthodox Christians.
In addition, Archangel Michael is considered the protector and patron of the Jewish people.
Archangel Michael – protector of the souls of the dead, protector of the sleeping
Also, Archangel Michael is considered the protector of the souls of the dead on their way to the Throne from the enemies of the Antichrist.
According to apocryphal sources
- It is Archangel Michael who accompanies the Virgin Mary through hell, explaining to Her the reasons for the torment of sinners (Walk of the Virgin Mary through torment).
- Jesus Christ after his descent into hell, namely Arch. Mikhail entrusts the souls of the righteous to accompany them to heaven.
- According to Greek legends, the Archangel Michael is present at the death of a person.
- According to the revelation of St. Pavel, architect. Michael washes the souls of the dead before entering Heavenly Jerusalem.
It is also believed that He sifts out sinners from the righteous, and also begs from God the souls of some sinners who did at least some good deeds during their lifetime (transfers them from the left side to the right (righteous)).
“Stop crying, O my chosen one Michael, O my good steward. Is it good for them... those who repented... to enter into all this torment? But for your sake, O my chosen one Michael, and for your tears that you shed because of them, I command you that you fulfill all your desires in relation to those on the left, and number them among those on my right.”
It is believed that the Archangel Michael is in charge of the “Great Book of Fates,” which contains all the human lives and sins of each of us.
St. Archangel Michael is given great importance in future events, namely when the end of the world comes, at the Last Judgment
“Holy Archangel Michael, protect us in the struggle, do not let us die at the Last Judgment”
Archangel Michael is also considered the protector of the sleeping person and a helper in sorrow.
Archangel Michael is a healer. They also pray to Archangel Michael during the consecration of the house.
This conclusion came to us from antiquity. The thing is that in early Christianity it was believed that evil spirits are the source of all diseases, and the Archangel Michael is the winner over them, which means he also conquers diseases.
And yet, whatever one may say, there are many cases of healing through prayers to Archangel Michael. It is not for nothing that chapels in the name of the Archangel Michael were built at hospitals in the past, or they tried to build infirmaries next to St. Michael’s churches. There are cases of healing at holy springs at monasteries in honor of the Archangel Michael.
- They also pray to Archangel Michael when entering a new house and consecrating it.
Days of memory of Archangel Michael.
November 8/November 21 — Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and other ethereal heavenly powers
September 6/September 19 - memory of the miracle of the Archangel Michael in Khoneh
There are many miracles associated with the Archangel Michael, but today we will pray to the Great Archangel Michael.
Prayers to Archangel Michael
Prayer to Archangel Michael from enemies and all evil
Prayer to Archangel Michael, which is inscribed on the porch of the Miracle Monastery, built in honor of the Holy Archangel. It is believed that if you read it every day, you will receive great protection and support in this life and even after it.
O Lord Great God, King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible!
O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of moisture on your servant (name). O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies who fight against me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind. O great Lord Michael the Archangel, six-winged first prince and commander of the weightless powers, Cherub and Seraphim! O God-pleasing Archangel Michael! Be my help in everything: in insults, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver, Michael Archangel, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer, O Great Archangel Michael! Lead all those who oppose me with the power of the honorable life-giving cross of the Lord, with the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet of God Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Reverend Father of all Saints and Martyr and all the holy heavenly powers. Amen.
Oh, Great Archangel Michael, help me, your sinful servant (name), deliver me from the coward, the flood, the fire, the sword and the flattering enemy, from the storm, from the invasion and from the evil one. Deliver me, your servant (name), great Archangel Michael, always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to Archangel Michael from all evil, daily
Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts and crush them like dust in the face of the wind.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first prince and commander of the heavenly powers, Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows and sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You and calling on Your Holy name. Hasten our help and overcome all those who oppose us with the power of the Honest and life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew Christ for the Fool's sake, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs, the holy martyr Nikita and Eustathius and all our reverend fathers , who have pleased God from time immemorial, and all the holy heavenly powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from coward, flood, fire, sword and from vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us always and forever and ever. Amen.
Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the spirits of the evil one who tempts and torments me.
Prayer to Archangel Michael for intercession, help and against illnesses
O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, moreover, strengthen us from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the ability to unashamedly present ourselves to our Creator in the terrible hour and His righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Troparion to Archangel Michael, tone 4
Heavenly armies of the Archangel, we always pray to you, we are unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying out: deliver us from troubles, like the commander of the Highest Powers.
Prayer to Archangel Michael for protection and help
Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the Angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Denis in heaven and putting to shame his malice and deceit on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: be an indestructible shield and a strong shield for the Holy Church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Do not, O Archangel of God, forsake us through your help and intercession, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we do not want to perish in our iniquities, but to turn to the Lord and be quickened by Him to do good deeds . Illuminate our minds with the light of the Face of God, which shines on your lightning-like brow, so that we may understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we know all that it is fitting for us to do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will cease to be dominated by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh, carried away in the likeness of senseless children by the soon-to-perish beauties of this world, as if for the sake of the corruptible and earthly it is foolish to forget the eternal and heavenly. For all of these, ask us from Above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sorrow for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may spend the remaining number of days of our temporary life not in pleasing our feelings and working with our passions, but in erasing the evils we have committed with tears of faith and contrition of heart, deeds of purity and holy deeds of mercy. When the hour of our end approaches, liberation from the bonds of this mortal body, do not leave us. Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of malice in heaven, who are accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising to the Mountain, yes, protected by you, we will reach without stumbling those glorious villages of paradise, where there is no sorrow, no sighing, but endless life, and, being honored to see the bright Face of the All-Good Lord and Master ours, falling with tears at His feet, let us exclaim in joy and tenderness: glory to Thee, our dearest Redeemer, Who for Thy great love for us, unworthy, was pleased to send Thy angels to serve our salvation! Amen.
Prayer to Archangel Michael
Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, bright and formidable commander of the Heavenly King! Before the Last Judgment, let me repent from my sins, deliver my soul from the net that catches me and bring me to the God who created me, who sits on the Cherubim, and pray diligently for her, so that through your intercession I will send her to the resting place. O formidable commander of the Heavenly Powers, representative of all at the Throne of the Lord Christ, guardian of the strong man and wise armorer, strong commander of the Heavenly King! Have mercy on me, a sinner who requires your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and moreover, strengthen me from the horror of death and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant me the honor of unashamedly presenting myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for your help and intercession, in this world and in the future, but grant me there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
I want to end this post with the words of John Chrysostom: “It is our duty to glorify the Angels. By chanting the Creator, they reveal His mercy and goodwill towards people.”
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Complete collection and description: Archangel Michael prayer, what is asked for for the spiritual life of a believer.
In September, the first miracle of the Archangel Michael is celebrated. From year to year, the date of celebration remains the same - September 19. Orthodox believe that the most unexpected things happen on the holiday. That everyone will be rewarded in one way or another for their deeds.
Prayer to Archangel Michael is a very strong protection.
On the icons the supreme angel is depicted with a sharp, long sword in his hand. This is a weapon for victory over evil forces, it cuts off human anxieties and fears. It helps people get rid of deceit, evil and takes them away from temptations. He is the first protector of all who follow God's laws.
There is one strong prayer that was written on the porch of the Church of the Archangel Michael, the miracle monastery in the Kremlin, which was blown up after the October coup. Attention! Only if you read these lines every day throughout your life, will a person receive very strong protection as a result:
From the evil eye and other magical effects;
From sudden attacks and robberies;
From tragic events.
And also, these words addressed to the supreme angel will help the soul get rid of the torments of hell. You need to write on a piece of paper the names of your children, parents, loved ones, in general, everyone for whom you are asking. Further, when reading the petition to the angel, you should name all the written names, where there is (name.
And, twice a year, at 12 o’clock at night - from November 20 to 21, on Michaelmas Day, and from September 18 to 19, on the day of veneration of the archangel, it is necessary to ask for all the dead, calling everyone by name. And at the same time, add the phrase “and All Kindred in the Flesh of the Tribe of Adam” to the petition.
These are the words used to address the supreme angel:
“O great Lord God, 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! O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out the myrrh of moisture on your servant (name. O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies who fight with me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind. O great Lord Michael the Archangel, six-winged first prince and commander of the weightless forces, cherub and Seraphim! O God-pleased Archangel Michael! Give me help in everything: in insults, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and on the seas, provide a quiet haven! Archangel, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer, O great Archangel Michael, lead all those who resist me by the power of the honorable life-giving cross of the Lord! , through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet of God Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Venerable Father of All Saints and Martyr and all the holy heavenly powers. Amen.
Oh, great Michael the Archangel, help me, your sinful servant (name), deliver me from the coward, the flood, the fire, the sword and the flattering enemy, from the storm, from the invasion and from the evil one. Deliver me, your servant (name), great Archangel Michael, always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Very strong protection and help of the supreme angel.
Since Archangel Michael is the head of the heavenly army, it is customary to turn to him for help in healing ailments, for protection from enemies, for protection of one’s fatherland in dangerous times, and for the return of soldiers from campaigns. They also ask for his help in building a new house; he promotes a happy life and protects the home from disasters and thieves.
You can pray to the angel both at home and by ordering a prayer service with an akathist in the temple. Some believe that protection from enemies and disasters in the form of prayer is a kind of amulet. But this idea is not correct. A petition to the highest heavenly powers should in no case be considered as a talisman or a spell that has its own power.
It is also impossible to say that one saint is stronger than another, or that one prayer will help more than another. This is because in prayer there is a personal appeal to the saint, so that he prays to the Almighty for us sinners. And the Lord already helps and protects us through the conversion of the saints.
These are the words they address to Mikhail so that he can help protect himself from enemies and diseases:
“O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, moreover, strengthen us from the horror of mortals and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us to shamelessly present ourselves to our creator at the hour his terrible and righteous judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify father and son and the holy spirit forever and ever. Amen".
Who can ask for help.
Every believer can turn to the supreme angel, regardless of age, nationality, race or gender. Even the most convinced atheist can ask for help, support, and the saint will help. He does not refuse anyone, but patronizes everyone who comes to him with a pure heart.
A prayer for protection on the way to Archangel Michael will help every wanderer. And if you have a long trip ahead, be sure to contact him for help.
Those who cannot decide on a goal in life or have lost their way also turn to him. The patron will help in any difficult situation.
Anyone who is worried about fears or mental anguish can ask Michael for help.
It will also help those who need patience and endurance and will add strength to achieve their goals.
And even if you don’t remember the prayer words, and you need the help of higher powers, turn from the bottom of your heart, simply in your own words, to the supreme angel for protection.
WHAT IS THE HELP OF THE HOLY PRAYER TO ARCHANGEL MICHAEL
It is recommended to read the Orthodox prayer to Archangel Michael every day to all men who bear his name, because for them he is the most important and immediate helper. In addition, Archangel Michael is the leader of the heavenly angelic army, the archangel (commander-in-chief). As they say in one of the books of the Old Testament, it was he who led the army of light forces in the war against the devil and the fallen angels who followed him. Archangel Michael is mentioned more often than other archangels in the Holy Scriptures, and, as a rule, his appearance is associated with protection, warning of trouble, and patronage.
A strong prayer to Archangel Michael will protect you from danger, protect you from enemies, and deliver you from demonic attacks. On icons, the holy archangel is often depicted in military armor, trampling on the devil. Not only Orthodox Christians, but also Catholics, Muslims, and Jews pray to him and revere him.
Miracle prayer to Archangel Michael helps in any need
Help from prayer to St. Archangel Michael occurs so often that it is impossible to document all cases. Thus, the appearance of Michael in the 6th century in Rome preceded the decline of the plague epidemic that had been raging there for several weeks. The Volokolamsk Patericon records that in the 12th century the archangel appeared to Batu Khan and forbade him to march on Novgorod, thereby saving the Orthodox city from a destructive and bloody invasion. Gentiles. One of the most famous and celebrated miracles that occurred through church prayer to the Archangel Michael is the so-called miracle in Khoneh, when the saint appeared and saved the Orthodox church and the Venerable Arkhip of Herotops who served in it from destruction by a water stream. And today, like hundreds of years ago, his prayers grant believers healing, help, and deliverance from troubles. All you have to do is pray in faith.
What Orthodox believers pray to Archangel Michael for
Everyone who needs protection from spiritual and physical enemies, from natural disasters, from persecutors and thieves, from unnecessary death, turns to Archangel Michael with independent prayer. They also ask him to save the Orthodox country from the invasion of foreigners. Orthodox prayers help get rid of diseases, epidemics, and various everyday problems.
Russian text of a very strong prayer to Archangel Michael for protection from evil, enemies and ill-wishers
Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, bright and formidable commander of the Heavenly King! Before the Last Judgment, let me repent from my sins, deliver my soul from the net that catches me and bring me to the God who created me, who dwells on the cherubim, and pray diligently for her, so that through your intercession she will go to a place of rest. O formidable commander of the heavenly powers, representative of all at the Throne of the Lord Christ, guardian of the strong man and wise armorer, strong commander of the Heavenly King! Have mercy on me, a sinner who requires your intercession, save me from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen me from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant me the honor of unashamedly presenting myself to our Creator at the hour of His terrible and righteous judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise me, a sinner, who prays to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant me there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Listen to the video prayer to St. Archangel Michael for protection from evil
Another prayer to Archangel Michael for protection from adversity
Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send, O Lord, Your Archangel Michael to the aid of Your servants ( Name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies, visible and invisible. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me, and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts, and crush them like dust in the face of the wind. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly forces - Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows, sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas. Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You, calling on Your Holy name. Hasten to our aid and overcome all who oppose us, by the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew, for Christ's sake, the holy fool, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs: holy martyrs Nikita and Eustathius , and all our reverend fathers, who have pleased God from the ages, and all the holy Heavenly Powers.
Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners ( Name) and deliver us from cowardice, flood, fire, sword and vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us forever, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the evil spirit that tempts and torments me. Amen.
How does Archangel Michael help?
Archangel Michael translated means “Who is like God,” but in some sources the meaning is presented as a question. He is often called the archangel, since it was he who was at the head of the heavenly army that rebelled against the army of Lucifer. According to church legends, Archangel Michael was a participant in many significant events described in the Old Testament, for example, it was he who helped the inhabitants of Israel leave Egypt.
On the icon of the Archangel Michael, he is depicted as a tall and handsome man. In his hands he holds a sword, the main purpose of which is to cut off existing experiences and fears. By the way, it is worth noting that the Archangel Michael is revered in all existing religions. The color of the archangel is bright red, which symbolizes a warrior and protector, but his day is usually considered Sunday.
How does Archangel Michael help?
Archangel Michael is the patron saint of absolutely all people on earth, regardless of race and religion. It is important to note that he does not accept worship and various rituals. To ask Michael for help, you just need to read a prayer, and he will come at the first call.
Many miracles are associated with Archangel Michael, which continue to this day. One of the famous stories tells about an Athonite youth who was saved from robbers. In honor of this event, a temple was built on the mountain. There is a huge amount of evidence in the world of how turning to the archangel has helped to cope with many problems.
How do prayers to the Archangel help:
- The first and most important function of Michael is to protect against various kinds of problems. This may be related to property, personal space, energy, work, money, etc.
- People turn to him who cannot make a decision in life or feel confused. Prayers allow you to strengthen faith in Higher powers and in yourself.
- Prayer to Archangel Michael helps protect against evil forces, various negativity, natural disasters and death. It also allows you to get rid of arrogance and selfishness, and also bestows patience and endurance.
- Turning to Archangel Michael, people ask for courage and strength to achieve their goals. In daily strong prayers, they turn to Archangel Michael for help in liberation from various fears and experiences. They also give tips on how to get out of difficult situations.
People who have repeatedly turned to the archangel for help claim that while reading the prayer they physically felt the presence of Higher powers.
The prayer to the Archangel Michael sounds like this:
“O Lord God the Great, King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Your Archangel Michael to help your servant (name of the rivers), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible!
O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of goodness on your servant (name of the rivers).
O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Rebuke all the enemies who fight against me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind.
O Lord Michael the Archangel, the six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly powers, Cherub and Seraphim!
O wonderful Archangel Michael! We will be your help in everything, in grievances, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver me, Great Archangel Michael, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name of the rivers), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer.
O great Archangel Michael! Conquer all those who oppose me by the power of the honorable and life-giving Cross of the Lord, by the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Venerable Father and Holy Hierarchs and Martyr and all the saints of heavenly powers . Amen".
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Very strong protection - prayer to Archangel Michael
We all want the impossible in this life: guarantees for the future. Sometimes the same thing is the protection and loyalty of higher powers. But you always want everything to go as desired, as it is really necessary, at some point. And then we resort to the help of higher powers through various prayers.This is a very ancient practice, which people have always resorted to in the most acute moments of their lives: pronouncing various words that relate to different forces: light, or even dark - it’s who will choose which side.
Archangel Michael - first among the Angels
Archangel Michael is one of the seven Archangels of God, which the sacred Tradition tells us about (after all, as you know, Christians keep not only the Holy Scripture - what was written down by the apostles, but also Tradition - what was just as accurately passed on from mouth to mouth mouth). But Michael is not just and not only one of the Archangels. After he was able to convince the rest of his brother-angels who did not agree that Satan could be like God, rebel against the liar with the cry “Who is like God?!”, and defeat him, he took the place of his impudent former brother.
After all, Satan was the main one over the angels and before his fall bore a name that corresponded to his then, primordial essence: Lucifer, where “Luci” is the morning star, and “sphere” is the star. He, the Morning Star, was beautiful among the angels. But he became proud, deciding that since he was so beautiful and powerful, he could do without God and become a god himself, convinced many other angels of this, then confused and deceived Eve, who ate from the forbidden tree and pushed Adam to do the same, after which he degenerated into a sadist and the most disgusting and base creature in the entire universe.
After Michael cast him into hell, God blessed His faithful creation and placed him in charge over all the remaining angels. We do not know what the name of the future Angelic governor was before his feat, but it was after that war that they began to call him in all centuries with the same cry “Who is like God” or - Mikhail. His title is now Archangel, that is, almost like Generalissimo.
From this story we see that Archangel Michael- the main one in the fight against the spirits of darkness and has from God the special grace to “step on” these “snakes”. In order to call for help the most formidable, just and holy warrior in the universe, there are many prayers.
Prayer or spell?
We are talking about one subtlety that can make you an ally of Michael, or maybe put you on the other side, in knowledge or ignorance. And the whole point is that many people treat prayer as... a spell. That is, all the faith (more precisely, pseudo-faith) of a person goes into finding such a special, special prayer, which he reads a certain number of times - and it’s in the bag.
We all want a magic button that would say: money, health, love, happiness, fulfillment of all desires, protection, and so on. Or suddenly we decided that we need a “most powerful prayer” button. Moreover, it is important that the text itself is strong. Just like that, read it - and everything immediately fell from the sky. Maximum effect with minimum action.
The mystical attitude towards interaction with God and His servants is one of the main mistakes that lead people to disappointment and unfair words towards God. But this is not the saddest thing - it disorients a person, confuses him. As Jesus Christ, the second hypostasis of God, said, “according to your faith it will be a long time for you.” That is, it is not enough to just read the text - you need faith. Well, at least the most overwhelming, the size of a mustard seed, the size of a speck of dust, but faith, trust in exactly the one whose help is required. A real attitude towards the heavenly protector, who is exactly what is asked for. And not a “button” (a super-strong prayer that will do everything for you) that is “pressed.”
Strong protective prayer to Archangel Michael
Protective prayer to Archangel Michael exists. And not alone. You can find and download a prayer to Archangel Michael from Orthodox websites. This will guarantee that what you have before you are genuine prayers compiled by holy people. There are a lot of prayers, because people have known for a long time and for good reasons how formidable Michael can be towards offenders and strong people when they ask for his help. After all, most often really offended and humiliated people turn to him. It is unlikely that any of the offenders would think of asking Mikhail to take their side. However, a simple appeal to the Archangel, in his own words, but from the heart, will be enough for the Archangel to hear and take control of the matter.People who are internally not ready or unwilling to accept it that this is not mysticism, not spells, and so on, they are looking for a specific prayer that was written on the walls of one of the ancient temples. The temple was destroyed, but the prayer was preserved. There was a postscript to this battle, saying that those who read it every day will receive complete protection from all their enemies, and on the day of death, the spirits of evil will not be able to come close to the soul of the deceased and prevent them from getting into heaven.
It’s as simple as that: just read a prayer every day, and that’s it. And it turns out that it doesn’t matter what you do: you lie, judge, steal, get angry, cheat, tell fortunes for Christmas. you hold a needle over the threshold from an evil person... You did not visit the patient. Didn't feed the beggar. He did not support the prisoner and did not guide him on the path of God. But! - but I read a prayer.
That is, in place of personal labor and efforts to lead a lifestyle pleasing to GOD, to believe in Him and worship Him, to imitate Him, believe Him and His servants who, in fact, carry out His will, devote themselves to just one action - to read a prayer, which, without all the above personal efforts, automatically turns into a spell, into a specially composed text to get what you want, into a “button”. Moreover, this text was composed and written down by no one knows who, when or why. But, as you know, ignorance of the law does not exempt you from responsibility.
Prayer then prayer, when a person gives all his hope to the one with whom he communicates: with God, His Mother, His angels, His saints - people who are enlightened by His Holy Spirit. Communicating means doing something in common with him, which means that at the moment of prayer, the one praying and the one to whom they are addressing are unanimous. This means that a person accepts – consciously – the side of the world, chooses God.
If what is being read is simply like a spell - they say, I’ll read it quickly and prosperity will immediately come, and all enemies will fall at my feet, the evil eye will return to its author and the damage will curl up into a tube and crawl away on one paw - then it’s better not waste time. This may not only not help, but also harm. What exactly? - soul.Yes, maybe this will help normalize the situation. Yes, maybe the caster will get what he wanted. But here it will be possible to ask a fair question: who will ultimately turn out to be an assistant - the Archangel or the opposite side? After all, the devil often catches a person in his desires: make a wish, I will fulfill it for you... - you will have to. What exactly? Yes, of course, myself. If you die, you will be mine, you will live in hell forever. Otherwise, who are we going to mock with the lads there?
If for you the question of where the help came from is unprincipled, and the main thing is to get what you want, then you are in the wrong place. This is for all evil spirits:
- to fortune tellers,
- grandmothers (this, as you know, is not always an indicator of age, rather an occupation),
- magicians
- clairvoyant
- witches,
- mediums and other “supernatural” people.
The Orthodox Church deeply reveres the Holy Heavenly Archangel. Although, please note, not much is said about him in the Holy Scriptures, just a couple of lines. We know everything basic from the Holy Tradition, which is equivalent to Scripture. One day of the week is dedicated to Michael and his Angels - Monday. That is, prayers have been offered to the Archangel every week for many centuries. Children are named after him and temples are built. Twice a year in Orthodox churches, separate, specially composed services are sung to him, compiled in honor of his victory over Satan and his miracles.
The Archangel never refused to help those who, just like Him, love God (at least to one degree or another), profess His name and strive for Him - Christians. He did not refuse help to the Jewish people until they crucified the Lord. After the coming of the Savior and His death, the Archangel passionately loves Christians and always helps. However, if you are essentially a pagan (believe in damage, the evil eye, prayers, spells, turn to fortune telling, fortune tellers, clairvoyants, mediums), then... Archangel will help you. But only if you repent (confess this to the priest as sins and a crime against faith and the will of the Heavenly Father).
In any case, only after your repentance will you be able to rest assured that help came from where it was needed and that no “soul payment” will be required. After all, as you know, Satan encroaches on what is most precious - the human soul. Or, if a person has not yet realized the value of his soul, on their loved ones or loved ones.
Protective prayer to Archangel Michael
We seriously considered the question of a prayer that provides strong protection - the one written on the walls of the Chudov Monastery. Orthodox Christians cannot say anything against prayer itself. It is compiled according to all the canons of faith s and expresses the correct mood of the person praying. You can find and download its text on the World Wide Web. You can read it every day.
Night prayer to Archangel Michael
There is no special prayer that needs to be read at night (and only at night!). HOWEVER, Christians pray at night and prefer this time for prayer. However, there is no mysticism in this. Night time is most convenient for concentration. It is free from sudden phone calls, road noise, and the family is already asleep at this time. The human body is aimed at work during the daytime, and at night - at processing information, contemplation, and prayer. If the person praying knows how to listen to himself and understands what he wants, then the prayer will be more formalized.Akathist to Michael the Archangel
Akathist is one of the most common prayers, more precisely, one of the forms of prayers. This is literally a hymn, joyful and prayerful at the same time. It praises the Archangel, expresses love for the servant of God, and serves at the same time as thanksgiving, a request and a wish. The Akathist is divided into 25 parts.
- 12 kontakia (short),
- 12 ikos – starting with the exclamation “Rejoice”,
- 1 or 2 prayers.
Akathists can be read, or they can be sung. Moreover, the chant of the akathists is very beautiful, listening to them is a pleasure. They are sung in monasteries and churches. A certain tradition and chants also exist in summer Christian countries. In Greece there are very beautiful chants. If you don’t have time to read or you can’t or don’t know how to do it, then you can download them and listen to them in the car or at home.
Why do they read a prayer to Michael the Archangel?
They pray to Michael on different occasions. He is very responsive and helps quickly:
- when it is necessary to protect the innocent or those who repent of their sins,
- if you need help in defeating sin or passion,
- while traveling (lost),
- in situations where mental strength is needed,
- when possessed,
- if you need help in finding yourself or your life path, etc.
A short prayer to Michael the Archangel
In fact, even any atheist knows the shortest prayer. it sounds like this: “Lord, have mercy.” To all saints, disembodied forces (angels), the prayer is the same, only the appeal to Michael will be as follows: “Holy Archangel of God Michael, pray to God for us (or for me).” This prayer can be said mentally even in the most acute cases . Mikhail will hear and intervene.Saint Archangel Michael is the first fighter against evil spirits. And you need to treat it accordingly. A prayer to him should really be a prayer, and not a spell. This is the main condition that must be met. Then the servant of God will not leave you and will always help you.
Let there be warmth, comfort and prosperity in my home! Amen!
I believe that if you turn to the Saints, they will hear! This is the Holy Spirit, solving all problems, shedding light on all roads so that I can reach my goal! Once upon a time I saw a prayer on the Internet for the fulfillment of a wish.
I was so surprised, is it really possible? I asked the priest in the church. He answered me that there are prayers that help fulfill desires. If the priest even speaks, then I definitely believe it!
You can speed up the path to happiness and easier life with the help of the archangels. They, depending on their strengths and “preferences,” are capable of truly improving a person’s life.
It is important to understand how to correctly contact them and ask for help, because the overall result depends on this.
It is necessary to understand that in the spiritual world there are absolutely no concepts that are familiar to humans. Here you cannot communicate using words; in this case, one thought is enough. Archangels are able to read information from a person’s biofield, because everything is reflected on it like an imprint.
There is no need to try to judge them, they always do what they can do. Many people demand much more than they are entitled to, so the archangels are not always able to provide help. How does all this happen? The fact is that they read a person’s thoughts and try to help him based on requests. That is why special texts of appeal to the archangels were created.
What can you really ask him for? Michael is able to provide practical assistance against any physical and spiritual dangers. What does this mean? Simply put, these are accidents, exorcism of demons, protection from attacks by hooligans, aggression from someone, etc. The list of all this can be endless. How to ask an archangel for help?
You just need to read the required text. It is worth noting that there are many of them. Therefore, in this case, the “Blue Flame Sword” is suitable. Such influence can improve any negative situation.
In addition, through prayer you can get rid of excessive aggression and even increase personal strength. If an insidious plan is planned against a person, then a prayer to Archangel Michael can protect. You can ask for other help.
So, there is a text called “The Cloak of Invisibility”, it can help a person overcome any distance, regardless of the time of day. Therefore, if a long journey is planned, then it is better to enlist the help of an archangel. In this way, you can protect your own self from thieves, maniacs, etc. You can find the texts of prayers both on the Internet and come up with them yourself.
You can always find more useful articles, interesting videos and tests on our website.
As already mentioned, the main thing is that the words come from the heart. You can ask the archangels to take away all fears and negative thoughts. After all, sometimes a person is not able to achieve his goal due to incomprehensible anxieties. That is why reading special prayers is simply necessary. Their texts are composed competently and really help.
Prayer to the archangels is an effective way to get rid of many problems. In addition, thanks to such “intervention”, you can tune your own “I” to the positive course of all circumstances.
“O Lord Great God, King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible! O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of moisture on your servant (name).
O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies who fight against me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind. O great Lord Michael the Archangel, six-winged first prince and commander of the weightless powers, Cherub and Seraphim!
O God-pleasing Archangel Michael! Be my help in everything: in insults, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver, Michael Archangel, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer, O Great Archangel Michael!
Lead all those who oppose me with the power of the honorable life-giving cross of the Lord, with the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet of God Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Reverend Father of all Saints and Martyr and all the holy heavenly powers. Amen.
Oh, Great Archangel Michael, help me, your sinful servant (name), deliver me from the coward, the flood, the fire, the sword and the flattering enemy, from the storm, from the invasion and from the evil one. Deliver me, your servant (name), great Archangel Michael, always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Saint Archangel Michael is one of the highest angels. From Hebrew his name means “who is like God.” It is no coincidence that he is one of the most revered archangels in many religions, including Orthodoxy.
According to Scripture, Archangel Michael was the first to stand up for God when Satan rebelled against him. The Church reveres him as a defender and fighter against evil and injustice. Most often, Archangel Michael is approached with prayers for help, support, healing and protection. There are many prayers that help to convey your problems and requests to the Messenger of God.
Strong prayer to Archangel Michael for protection
“Holy Archangel of God Michael! You are our protector and guardian from the evil one. Cover us with your Shield of Truth and protect us in the battle that Satan wages against the Truth. Help us to see the righteous path of Holy Love. Explain our every choice between good and evil, always placing us under your Shield of Truth. Amen."
Prayers to Archangel Michael for healing
“Oh, Great Archangel of God, Michael, conqueror of demons. Conquer and crush all my demons, visible and invisible. Pray to the Lord Almighty, may the Lord save and preserve me from all sorrows and illnesses, from deadly ulcers and from vain death, O Great Archangel Michael, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."
Prayer to Archangel Michael for help
“Oh, Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, the servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, and, moreover, strengthen us from the horror of mortals and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us to shamelessly appear before our Creator in the hour of His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.”
When turning to Archangel Michael with a prayer for help and requests, do not forget that no saint will help if there is anger, rage and hatred in the heart. Strive for spiritual purity and have good thoughts, then your prayers will be heard. We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and
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