Every believer, craving for healing or good health, uses the help of higher powers and does this through prayer. Words that reach heaven with the right message and good intentions do not go unanswered. The main thing is to know to whom and how to pray. The most famous Saints with a healing gift is Panteleimon the Healer, to whom the majority of prayers are sent to save them from leprosy. Let us consider in more detail which prayers are most effective, for whom and how to pray, so that the effect does not take long.
The Power of Panteleimon the Healer
The great martyr Panteleimon, popularly known as the Healer, lived a difficult but full of good deeds life. Having adopted the Christian faith, he helped the afflicted, healed lepers, treated prisoners and all who turned to him. The rumor about a good healer reached the emperor, who urged him to renounce the faith, but Panteleimon cited a miracle as proof, healing a deadly patient, thereby causing the ruler’s anger.
St. Panteleimon was subjected to various trials and tortures, trying to kill in any way. The last attempt was cutting off the head. The Great Martyr was tied to an olive tree and his head was chopped off. And today his relics are stored in various cities, helping believers in getting rid of ailments.
There is no temple, cathedral or church in which there was no icon of Panteleimon the Healer. Prayers to the Saint are offered daily from different parts of the world. What can one ask the saint about? Turn to Panteleimon for:
- healing from serious illnesses;
- deliverance from mental illness;
- protection from evil fate and misfortune;
- release from torment;
- strengthening the mind and body.
How to pray Panteleimon the Healer for the healing of the patient?
The most frequent prayers addressed to the Great Martyr are aimed at getting rid of terrible and incurable ailments. Children offer prayers for parents, wives for husbands, and relatives. Desperate, mothers resort to the prayers of Panteleimon the Healer for the healing of a sick child. Many ask for the health of acquaintances or friends. Regardless of whose healing people pray for, the Saint will certainly help. And so that the message is not lost and was heard, certain rules should be observed when reading a prayer service.
Before praying to the Healer, it is very important to adhere to some norms:
- Visit a church or temple. It is advisable to partake or confess to the clergyman.
- Stick to fasting. It is not recommended to abuse food, alcohol, smoking and other substances.
- Do not offend people and animals. Try to help those in need whenever possible.
These instructions must be taken into account as a preparation before reading a prayer service. However, there are other recommendations related directly to the process of prayer:
- privacy. Praying to heaven should be done alone;
- silence. No extraneous sounds should be heard in the room;
- concentration. Before the prayer, one should get rid of thoughts that are not related to the topic of prayer;
- comprehension.You need to know exactly what to ask the Saint and tune in the right way;
- Vera. Without true unconditional faith, no petition will reach the addressee;
- paraphernalia. You need to pray before the icon, with candles, sometimes holy water is used.
Having finished the preparation and taking into account all of the above rules, you can begin to pray. Praying is recommended in the church, but with the icon of the Great Martyr, this can be done at home.
Prayer Text
Having set the image with the face of Panteleimon the Healer, light several church candles next to and prepare a glass vessel (for example, a decanter) with holy water. Take a prayer pose: standing or on your knees, hands clasped with a boat in front of the chest. Turn to the Saint with the words:
“The Great Martyr Saint and Healer Panteleimon, I appeal to you with a humble request, I cry on my knees and pray to hear! The illness overcame the Slave (Slave) of God (God) (name the sick person) and does not want to go through, tormenting day, night, tormenting. As you helped in the life of everyone asking, so grant and (name) healing! Great are your miracles, strong faith and deeds are kind and generous! I call until there is no salvation from the terrible disease, is not treated, does not repent. For the soul (name) I ask, I praise you, I praise the Lord God. Amen!»
This prayer is used to help loved ones. It is important that the prayer sincerely wishes healing to the person for whom he asks. A person is not allowed to pray if he has in his thoughts or feelings:
- secret insult;
- anger;
- unwillingness to help;
- joy for the suffering of others;
- mercenary intention.
How to pray for your own health?
Prayer to Panteleimon the Healer for healing himself is carried out in the same way as for the health of others. Only the text of the praise changes:
“O divine servitor, the Great Martyr and the many-merciful doctor, Panteleimon! Have mercy on me, a sinful slave (a sinful slave) (her name), hear my cry and my cry! Heavenly physician, delivering from spiritual torment and bodily pains, grant me healing from an oppressive affliction. Accept the unworthy prayer of a simple person, autumn by my grace, do not be angry with words, do not turn away from my pains, bless and heal. Being sound mind and body, I will spend the rest of my days in repentance and pleasing to God, and with gratitude I will accept the good end of my life. Oh saint! Pray for Christ God, so that by your intercession you may grant health to the body and salvation of my soul. Amen".
Indulge yourself three times with a sign of the Cross, drink three sips of holy water, and wash your face and hands with the rest of it. It is required to read the prayer throughout the illness until complete recovery, and after it another seven days so that leprosy does not return.
Thanksgiving Panteleimon the Healer
There is an additional prayer service invoking the Saint with gratitude and used twice under the following circumstances:
- To express gratitude to the Hierarch for the request. Read right after the main prayer: “Listen to my words, St. Panteleimon, thank you and praise. Amen!". After you definitely need to bow to the icon.
- After healing. In this case, the Healer is thanked for the honor and help in the treatment by reading a prayer:
“Holy servant of God Panteleimon! With gratitude I appeal to you, for healing - a low bow, for help - a pure, sincere prayer. I will honor you and our Lord; I will help others, as it was granted to me. Amen. Amen. Amen!"
A prayer of thanks is addressed to heaven in a church or temple in front of the icon of the Saint. At home, this should be done twice a day: morning and evening, for seven days after treatment. Do not forget to bow before the face of Panteleimon, you should also read "Our Father" before the image of God.
Thanksgiving is an important component of prayers for healing, they not only show appreciation for salvation, but also consolidate the effect.Saying a simple "thank you", a person claims to believe and humbly accept the gift from above.
