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Some of us have various material benefits, someone has achieved fame, while others are successful in amorous affairs. Our whole life is made up of ups and downs. Only for someone they quickly replace each other, and for someone they are dragged on long time which can lead to depression in people.

And during such periods of despair, many of us do not know what to do and whom to turn to. Knowledgeable people are advised to order a prayer service to Nikolai Ugodnik and read a special prayer to this Saint. She can even help you change your destiny. She is considered very efficient and strong.

A prayer service to the Holy Pleaser of God is ordered by girls and women for a successful marriage, others ask for intercession on the way, and it is also customary to ask the Saint to save a person from hunger and worldly difficulties.

Prayers note that He quickly responds to prayers and one can turn to Him in various life situations. It is also said that there is no strict mandatory list of cases in which it is necessary to pray to the Saint. It is He who can help in any worldly difficulties.

A sincere prayer appeal before the face of the Wonderworker helps:

Find long-awaited love;
Heal from serious illnesses;
Get a well paying job.

There is no difference in where you turn your prayer to this Saint: whether it is at home, in the temple in front of his face, or in any other place. He will always listen to you and immediately come to the rescue.

How to order a prayer service to Nicholas the Wonderworker?

This can be done both in the chapel before the start of the prayer service, and in the temple.

If you submit a note in the temple in advance, then at the top of it you need to make an inscription Prayer to St. Nicholas.
Then write the names of those for whom this prayer will be held.
Next, write your name if you give thanks for grace for you.
Then you give it to the church shop, and then it is transferred to the chapel, where the prayer service will take place.

This is very convenient when you are unable to attend on your own. It is in these notes that the names of non-Orthodox can be included, which is prohibited at the Eucharist. If you want to collect holy water at the end, then think about a container for it. It can be drunk at any time of the day with reverence.

It doesn't matter how much it was drunk, the most basic thing is prayer. You can also wash your face with it. It is necessary to store this water near the icon. It is not recommended to keep it next to food or in the refrigerator.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, text:

Miracle worker, defender! I give praise to you, Saint Nicholas. From different troubles save me. I send my prayers to you! Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker! (3 times at the end of each ikos)!
We proclaim to you:
Rejoice (hereinafter R.), because you drive away sobbing; p., because you bring joy; r., the image of the lambs and shepherds; r., character cleansing.
R., giving light to everyone and beloved by everyone; R., immaculate radiating light.
R., for Angels an equal interlocutor; r., a mentor to kind people serving.
R., an example of pious faith; R., an example of meekness of spirit.
R., for you deliver us from bodily passions; R., for you fill us with spiritual pleasures.
R., deliverer from sorrow; R., giving grace.
R., saving from sudden troubles; r., the desired good giving.
R., consoling in trouble; r., cracking down on offenders.
R., lifting the fallen; r., supporting the fallen spirit.
R., for you expose every lie; r., because you put the truth into the minds.
R., healing exuding; r., helping the suffering.
R., a needy giver; r., giving abundance to the afflicted.
R., who knows how to get ahead of our petitions; r., strengthening the health of the sick and old.
R., returning the lost to the true path; r., faithful servant of the mysteries of God.
R., helping to trample on envy; r., a noble life to find a helper.
R., delivering the poor from deprivation; r., imperishable wealth giving.
R., protecting from rebellion and abuse; r., bonds and captivity destroying.
R., interceding in troubles; r., protecting from great misfortunes.
R., saving many from death; r., who saved many from injuries.
R., for you save sinners from fierce death; r., for you are penitent eternal life giving.
R., the mirror of all virtues; r., for all who resort to you a strong wall.
R., after God and the Mother of God, all our hope; r., the health of our bodies and souls is salvation.
R., for at your intercessions we are freed from eternal death; R., because thanks to you we are preparing for an endless life.
O most holy and wonderful Father Nicholas, the consolation of all who mourn! Accept our present offering and pray for the Lord's deliverance from Gehenna with your charitable intercession, so that we sing with you: Hallelujah.
Repeat the first paragraph.

It is customary to read this prayer for 40 days. In order to get the desired result, you must adhere to certain rules and conduct it regularly. If it is read once, it will not bring a positive effect. What to follow:

The duration of the prayer is 40 days. If at least one day was missed, then start all over again.
It is advisable to pray alone. This may be your apartment, at a time when everyone is absent.
It is advisable to apply with a petition before the face of the Saint.
It is not recommended to tell anyone about your intentions. It should be an intimate and special act for you.
It is advisable to present what you are asking for.
If you cannot remember the prayer word for word, then this is not the main thing. The main thing is a pure heart and sincere words.

It is the observance of these rules and your sincere faith, along with the text strong prayers will help you get what you want. Do not seek to achieve self-interest. Serve the Lord and do good deeds to others, and then God's grace will overtake you.

Gratitude for God's Help

Often, to express gratitude, they order a thanksgiving prayer service to Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is in it that we show our gratitude to this Saint for his favor to us, as well as help in solving our problems.

For St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, nothing is unreal. He helps everyone who turns their prayers to him and gives strength and hope to solve all problems. Even the most enormous problems can be solved: curing a serious illness, finding a good job, giving birth to a long-awaited child.

The most important thing in petitioning this Saint is our sincere faith. What comes from a pure heart will be sure to be heard and rewarded. After all, it is necessary to remember that everything is material. And the more you think about what you want, and turn to the Saints with it, you will gradually move towards the intended goal. But remember that in life there should always be a place for miracles.

Believe in this and remember that it is necessary not only to constantly ask, but also to give thanks to the Saints!

Watch also a video where you will hear a prayer service with an akathist to St. Nicholas:

Nicholas Day in the old days was always celebrated cheerfully: they organized festivities, laid a magnificent table, invited guests. This is a fun holiday, so December 19 should be spent in joy and fun. But first, pray.

Saint Nicholas Day in our country is always celebrated annually on December 19th. It is believed that it is on the night of the 19th that the saint comes to our homes to please the little ones. On this day, it is customary to put sweets under the pillow for children, and in Europe (Germany, for example) there are special socks: they are hung by the fireplace. On this day, you should definitely go to church and pray. It is best to start the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a morning service.

Prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, changing fate

“Oh, all-praiseful and all-honorable bishop, great miracle worker, St. Christ, Father Nicholas, a man of God and a faithful servant, a husband of desires, a chosen vessel, a strong pillar of the church, a bright lamp, a star that shines and illuminates the entire universe: you are a righteous one, like a phoenix that flourished, planted in the courtyards of your Lord, living in the World x, thou hast been fragrant with peace and exudes the ever-flowing grace of God. By your procession, Holy Father, the sea is sanctified, when your many miraculous relics go to the city of Barsky, from east to west praise the name of the Lord.

Oh, wonderful and wonderful miracle worker, quick helper, warm intercessor, good shepherd, saving the verbal flock from all sorts of troubles! We glorify you and magnify you, as the hope of all Christians, the source of miracles, the protector of the faithful, the wise teacher, the hungry feeder, weeping joy, naked robes, the sick doctor, the steward floating on the sea, the captives of the liberator, the widows and orphans of the feeder and intercessor, the guardian of chastity, the babies of the meek punisher, the old strengthening, the fasting mentor, laboring repose, the poor and the wretched abundant wealth.

Hear us praying to you and fleeing under your roof, manifest your intercession for us to the Most High and pronounce with your God-pleasing prayers all that is useful for the salvation of our souls and bodies: save this holy monastery (or this temple), every city and all, and every Christian country, and people living from any anger with your help, vem bo, vem, as the prayer of the righteous can do much, hurry marching for good: to you the righteous, according to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, the intercessor to the All-Merciful God of the imam, and to yours, good father, warm intercession and intercession humbly flow.

You observe us, like a cheerful and warm shepherd, from all enemies, destruction, cowardice, hail, famine, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners, and in all our troubles and sorrows, give us a helping hand, and open the doors of God's mercy: if we are not worthy to see the heights of heaven, from the multitude of our iniquities, we are bound by sinful bonds, and in no way will the will of the Creator our co-creator, nor keep his commandments.

The same, we bow the knee of our broken and humble hearts to our Creator, and we ask for your paternal intercession to Him: help us, servant of God, that we not perish with our iniquity, deliver us from all evil and from all things opposing, direct our mind and strengthen our heart in the right faith, in it by your intercession and intercession, neither wounds, nor rebuke, nor pestilence, we will not belittle our Creator with any wrath, but we will live a peaceful life here and let us be able to see the good on the land of the living, glorifying the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One in the Trinity of the glorified and worshiped God, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen."

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for help in work

It is recommended to read the prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik for success in work in solitude and concentration in front of the icon.

“Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, protector and benefactor. Cleanse my soul from the annoying envy and malice of bad people. If the work does not go well because of a cursed intent, do not punish your enemies, but help them cope with the turmoil in their souls. If soot is sinful on me, I sincerely repent and ask for miraculous help in righteous work. Send me a job according to my conscience, and a salary according to my work. Let it be so. Amen"."

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker in search of a good job

“I turn to you, Saint Nikolai, and ask for miraculous help. Let the search new work successfully take place, and all difficulties will suddenly dissolve. Let the boss not get angry, but the case is molded. Let the salary be paid, and work is pleasant. If an envious person appears, let his anger fall apart. Forgive me all my sins and do not leave as before in difficult days. Let it be so. Amen".

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for help in money

“O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, St. Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners (names), praying to you and calling for your speedy intercession for help: see us weak, caught from everywhere, deprived of all good and darkened by the mind from cowardice. Strive, servant of God, do not leave us in the sinful captivity of being, let us not be our enemy in joy and die in our evil deeds. Pray for us unworthy of our Sovereign and Lord, You stand before Him with incorporeal faces: be merciful to us, create our God in this life and in the future, may He not reward us according to our deeds and according to the impurity of our hearts, but according to His goodness, He will reward us.

We hope for your intercession, we boast of your intercession, we call on your intercession for help, and ask for your most holy image of falling help: deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that are upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers, we will not be attacked and we will not be mired in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions.

Moth, to St. Nicholas of Christ, Christ our God, give us a peaceful life and the remission of sins, but salvation and great mercy to our souls, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik for help on the road

Prayer for those who travel by car and by air.

“O St. Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, the unworthy, our Sovereign and Master, be merciful to us, create our God in this life and in the future, may he not repay us according to our deeds, but in his goodness repay us. Deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that are upon us, and tame the waves, passions and troubles that rise upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers we will not be attacked and we will not be mired in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Moth, Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, give us a peaceful life and the remission of sins, but salvation and great mercy to our souls, now and forever, and forever and ever.

Prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik for help in business and trade

“Oh, the all-good Father Nicholas, the shepherd and teacher of all those who flow by faith to your intercession, and who call you with warm prayer, soon sweat, and deliver Christ's flock from the wolves that destroy it, that is, from the invasion of the wicked Latins rising up against us.

Protect and save our country, and every country that exists in Orthodoxy, with your holy prayers from worldly rebellion, the sword, the invasion of foreigners, from internecine and bloody warfare. And as if you had mercy on three men sitting in prison, and delivered them from the tsar’s wrath and the cutting of the sword, so have mercy and deliver the Great, Small and White Rus' Orthodox people from the pernicious heresy of the Latins.

As if by your intercession and help, by His own mercy and grace, Christ God, may He look with His merciful eye on people in the ignorance of existence, even though they don’t know their right hands, even more young, with which Latin seductions are spoken in a hedgehog to turn away from the Orthodox faith, but enlighten the minds of His people, but they will not be tempted and fall away from the faith of the fathers cue, conscience, lulled by vain sophistication and ignorance, may it awaken, turn its will to the preservation of the holy Orthodox faith, may it remember the faith and humility of our fathers, who laid down their lives for the Orthodox faith, accepting the prayers of the warmth of His holy saints, who shone in our land, keeping us from the charms and heresy of Latin, but keeping us holy He will vouchsafe us in the terrible Judgment of His right hand standing with all the saints. Amen"

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for marriage

“Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the most beautiful saint of the Lord! During your lifetime, you never refused anyone's requests, but do not refuse the servant of God (the name of the girl who wants to get married). Send down your mercy and ask the Lord for my soon marriage. I surrender to the will of the Lord and trust in His mercy. Amen".

Also, parents can ask for a daughter about her marriage:

“I trust in you, Miracle Worker Nikolai, and I ask for your beloved child. Help my daughter meet the chosen one - honest, faithful, kind and measured. Protect my daughter from a sinful, lustful, demonic and careless marriage. May your will be done. Amen".

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for healing from illness

“Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper, help me, a sinner and a dull one, in this life, implore the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, who have sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed one, implore the Lord God of all creatures, the Creator, deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment, may I always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen"

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for the health of the sick

Prayer is read before the image of the holy elder (both in the temple and at home). It is allowed to read the prayer text both for yourself and for your relatives and friends, substituting the name of the sick person instead of brackets.

“Oh, Nicholas the All-Holy, the saint of the Lord, our eternal intercessor, and everywhere in all troubles our helper Help me, God's servant (name), sad and sinful, in real life, ask the Lord to grant me the remission of my sins, for I have sinned in deed, word, thoughts and all my feelings. Help me accursed, Holy Wonderworker, ask our Lord for good health, deliver me from torment and ordeal. Amen."

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker on the road and for travelers

“Lord Almighty, Our God, I turn to you for support! I ask you for help, I pray for your indulgence! On the road, I find myself difficult, many obstacles on my way: People are bad, thoughts are crappy, urgent problems! Save me, save me, guide me on the true path And help me not to go off it. Make my road Smooth and even, problems and misfortunes are bypassed. So that I went on the way, so I returned! I trust in Your help, I appeal to support! I praise your name! Amen!"

Thanksgiving prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik

Reading at dawn.

“Nicholas Ugodniche! I address you as a teacher and shepherd with faith and respect, with love and reverence. I send you words of gratitude, I pray for a prosperous life. I thank you very much, I hope for mercy and forgiveness. For sins, for thoughts, yes for thoughts. As you have mercy on all sinners, so have mercy on me. From trials of terrible fences and from death in vain. Amen" published .

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Many people know that in times of difficulty the best help is prayer. But people often forget that the saints and God must be thanked for their help. Heartfelt gratitude is a sign that you are turning to the Higher powers not only because you are tormented by problems, but also because of sincere love for God.

I always read a prayer of thanks to Nikolai Ugodnik after my requests addressed to the saint are fulfilled (and he always helps, even if we don’t notice it). And I noticed that all my material achievements have become more serious: if I achieve success in any business, then failure does not occur in this area. Success is fixed. This is how the Saint helps, especially if you thank him and tell him about your deeds, as well as about love for God.

Why is it so important to turn specifically to St. Nicholas, why should one expect help from him in difficult situations for all people, even those who are already desperate?

Why words of gratitude are important for Higher powers

Very often people live the way they live. They do not think about how ethical their actions are, how pure and correct their life is. Life goes on - and well! But when some kind of misfortune occurs, problems begin, then many of us first of all begin to blame God and fate for our problems, not thinking about the fact that we attracted problems into our lives on our own.

If you do not think about God, do not fill your life with good deeds, then imperceptibly Holy place completely different entities begin to occupy, which is why a variety of misfortunes arise.

At the same time, if something good happens in life, then few of us are in a hurry to thank God for our happiness. And that's wrong too: don't blame Higher power in our misfortunes, but it is always worth thanking them for good luck and success. Everything good in this world comes from God, and if we give thanks, we only improve the situation, consolidate success, because we establish connections with the source of all that is good and bright - with the Lord.

Thanksgiving prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for help

How can a thanksgiving prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik sound? You can read any canonical prayer from an Orthodox prayer book, but before reading it in your own words, thank Nicholas the Wonderworker for support in a particular matter (name this situation, tell us how important its favorable resolution is for you).

It is best to say a prayer of thanksgiving in front of the image of the saint, with lit church candles. The icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant can be bought at any church shop; this is one of the most beloved and revered saints.

Don't skimp on good words, feel love for the great saint, who for many centuries has selflessly helped everyone who asks him for support. Let your gratitude sound warm and sincere. You will see how many more good miracles will happen in your life!

Occupies important place in the host of Orthodox saints, he is often addressed with various petitions in difficult situations. But it is important, after solving problems, to thank the saint for his assistance in difficulties. For this, a special thanksgiving prayer is read to Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Icon of St. Nicholas

Why is it important to give thanks

Much less is written about prayers of thanksgiving than about some petitions for specific needs. Why is that? People are inherently selfish and used to satisfying their own needs. Often they turn to the Lord as a saving straw and ask Him for help, but when they receive it, they completely forget that it is necessary to thank the One who sent this help.

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A person perceives any misfortune as a punishment or test, while he perceives any joyful or happy events for granted. That is why people often forget to give thanks for what they have: health, family, bread for every day, until they lose it.

Important! An Orthodox Christian should always make thanksgiving prayers and thank the Lord for all the good deeds that He has given to a person.

Nikolai Ugodnik is known for his good deeds, which he did completely free of charge, offering people both material and moral assistance. It is known that he distributed all his fortune to those in need, gave gifts to children and made many donations to poor families.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

Today, parishioners most often turn to him with any requests, and. After the Mother of God, Nicholas the Ugodnik is the second most revered saint among Orthodox Christians.

More articles about prayer to St. Nicholas:

thanksgiving prayer

Since Nicholas the Pleasant is highly revered in Orthodox Church, there are several prayers to him that ask the saint for help in any problems. Most often, a prayer is read for the intercession of the saint and for help in solving any problems.

The second, no less important petition is read at times of material problems, so that the Pleaser will help not only to cope with them, but also to correctly accept these difficulties.

O great intercessor, the bishop of God, blessed Nicholas, who shines miracles like a sunflower, who calls upon you as a quick hearer, you always anticipate and save, and deliver, and take away all kinds of troubles, from God given to you miracles and gifts of grace! Hear me unworthy, calling you with faith and bringing prayer to you singing; I offer you an intercessor for supplication to Christ. O notorious in miracles, high saint! as if you have boldness, soon stand before the Lord, and reverence your hands in prayer to Him, stretch out for me a sinner, and from Him give bounties of goodness, and accept me in your intercession, and deliver me from all troubles and evils, freeing me from the invasion of enemies visible and invisible, and destroying all those slander and malice, and reflecting those who fight me in my whole life; ask for forgiveness by my sin, and present me to Christ and save the Kingdom of Heaven for the multitude of that philanthropy, he deserves all glory, honor and worship, with his Father without beginning, and with the Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.

But most importantly, regularly read the prayer of thanksgiving, because trials in life do not happen as often as God's grace. After all, the fact that today is another day that has come in life is already a mercy. The Lord every day allows you to breathe, continue to live, enjoy the blue sky and the sun, take care of food and a roof over your head.

This all deserves a regular thanksgiving prayer that can be read.

Nicholas Ugodniche! I address you as a teacher and shepherd with faith and respect, with love and reverence. I send you words of gratitude, I pray for a prosperous life. I thank you very much, I hope for mercy and forgiveness. For sins, for thoughts, yes for thoughts. As you have mercy on all sinners, so have mercy on me. From trials of terrible fences and from death in vain. Amen.

How to read a thanksgiving prayer

In order for thanksgiving to be heard, this process must be approached correctly. Necessary:

Buy an icon of St. Nicholas, as well as candles.
It is advisable to wear a pectoral cross.
Take from the temple after the service holy water and prosphora after Communion.
In the morning and evening, light a candle in front of the icon during the prayer rule.
Read a prayer of thanksgiving while being baptized.
After eating the prosphora, washing it down with holy water.
After saying: "For the healing of the soul and body."

Prayers need to be read constantly, preferably at the same time, while not being distracted by anything and carefully passing the spoken words through yourself and your consciousness. It is important not only to read the memorized text, but to understand and put your need into them. In case of special difficulties, you can read the akathist to the saint and the necessary petition for 40 days constantly.

A prayer of thanks can sound without a prayer book, sometimes it is enough to say, “Lord, thank you,” expressing all the feeling of joy and gratitude that overwhelms the heart.

Important! Dialogue with the Lord is, first of all, a spiritual connection and conversation, so you can thank Him and glorify Him without a prayer book.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

Many people turn to the Lord only when they are in some kind of need or difficulty, but often almost forget about Him when things are going well. Although elementary reflection makes it clear that both joys and hardships appear in the final analysis by the will of the Lord, therefore, one should always remember Him. Of course, it is better when you have to offer it to the saints and praise Him. For example, a prayer of thanks can be read to Nicholas the Wonderworker, who is one of the most revered saints. He helps many, so praying with gratitude to this saint is always relevant.

When Prayer of Thanks is Relevant

In general, it is quite natural for a believer to turn to the Lord or the saints with gratitude when there is joy in the soul or there is a reason for joy. In addition, a prayer of gratitude to Nicholas the Wonderworker can be offered in the following situations:

obtaining a positive outcome in matters that are considered, relatively speaking, the sphere of influence of this saint: sea travel and travel in general, marriage, healing, trade, children;
feeling the support of the saint, receiving admonition after other prayers addressed to him;
this particular saint impresses;
after reading the life;
when you want to express positive emotions.

Thus, a prayer of thanksgiving to Nikolai Ugodnik is not only a formality. Also, this ritual becomes part of communication with the saint. Thanks to this, a deep connection is established, and we will talk about this later.

The essence of thanksgiving prayer to Nikolai Ugodnik

In relations between people, we are used to thanking each other, to exchange something useful - these are natural relationships. Everyone wants to somehow help the other, to be useful and, of course, to thank the other if he helped in some way.

It is also customary to glorify saints who helped in some way. This is, let's say, the normal etiquette of relationships. For example, it is quite natural to read a prayer of thanks to Nicholas the Wonderworker for the help he provided in some business, so you develop the positive side of your own personality.

In addition, there is another very significant aspect - the personal relationship that establishes (or helps to establish) thanksgiving prayer with the Lord or an Orthodox saint, in our example - Nikolai Ugodnik.

After such an appeal to the saint, the relationship becomes more personal and less formal, and after this faith is strengthened and flourishes.

This is how it becomes possible to better feel and feel the closeness of the saints and the Almighty.

How to offer thanksgiving prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker

These rules are easy to follow and must be followed. Although the main thing is, of course, sincere faith.

First you need to choose the text of interest from the proposed below and learn it completely.
It is also useful to understand the content in order to understand the essence.
It is quite possible to read in Russian, but the old church language, in which prayers are read in churches, can also be used.
For concentration, it is useful to use the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
As a rule, a candle or lamp is lit in front of it.

This version is best read at dawn.

Nicholas Ugodniche! I address you as a teacher and shepherd with faith and respect, with love and reverence. I send you words of gratitude, I pray for a prosperous life. I thank you very much, I hope for mercy and forgiveness. For sins, for thoughts, yes for thoughts. As you have mercy on all sinners, so have mercy on me. From trials of terrible fences and from death in vain. Amen.

For daily prayer (can be recited for 40 consecutive days)

O all-holy Nicholas, the servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper, help me, a sinner and a dull one, in this life, implore the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, who have sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed one, implore the Lord God of all creatures, the Creator, deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment, may I always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Thanksgiving prayer, for regular reading

Blessed Father Nicholas! Shepherd and teacher of all who by faith flow to your intercession, and call you with warm prayer! Seek soon and save the flock of Christ from the wolves that are destroying it, and protect every Christian country and save with your saints prayers from worldly rebellion, coward, invasion of foreigners and internecine strife, from famine, flood, fire, sword and vain death. And as if you had mercy on three men sitting in prison, and you delivered them from the king’s wrath and the cutting of the sword, so have mercy on me, mind, word and deed in the darkness of sins, dry, and deliver me the wrath of God and eternal punishment; as if by your intercession and help, by His own mercy and grace, Christ God will give me a quiet and sinless life to live in this world, and deliver me as worthy of the right hand with all the saints. Amen.