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

Airplane Traveler's Prayer

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

Prayer to Christ

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

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

Prayer to God before going on a trip

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

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

Prayer to the Mother of God

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

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

Among the means of transportation when traveling, the airplane is one of the most popular. According to statistics, it is considered safer for travelers than a car. But in fact, people are more afraid of flying than traveling by any other means.

The passenger cannot check how responsibly the engineers prepared the plane for the flight, but nothing prevents an Orthodox Christian from preparing for the flight with the help of prayer for those traveling on the plane, increasing the safety of the trip.

Among the means of transportation when traveling, the airplane is one of the most popular.

The patron on the road is the Lord, Holy Mother of God and favorite saint or saints. If you have not yet chosen one, then a prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the plane ride will be strong defense on a trip.

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, Whose deeps tremble and Whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord. So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (their names), bless their path and the air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air boat safe and sound. Giving them a saving and calm passage through the air and the good intention of those who accomplished it, they will return joyfully in health and in peace. For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Many train stations have his icon, his image is a living blessing to travelers. He helps all those who pray.

Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on a plane trip will be a strong protection during the trip

When the Italians, in the distant past, actually stole the relics of St. Nicholas from Greece, and transported them to Bari (Italy) so that he would be closer to them, so much did they revere him, they sailed by sea, the journey was long and more than once sailors They were in danger on the road, but every time they prayed to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker they were saved by him.

For the saint, it doesn’t matter what we use on the way, but it is important for us that the road is favorable and the wind is fair.

For the saint, it doesn’t matter what we use on the road, but it is important for us that the road is favorable and the wind is fair.

Prayer for those traveling by plane is as necessary as technical training flight. This is already the passenger's area of ​​responsibility. If before the flight you mentally choose God as the main commander of the aircraft, and the pilots as His assistants, then prayer before the flight on the plane will be a blessing.

Prayer for those traveling by plane is as necessary as technical preparation for the flight.

In addition, it will spread not only to the person praying, but to all passengers. When there are several praying, the prayer will be a congregational one, which means it will be stronger. People say: trust in God - don’t make a mistake yourself. Traveling by plane is just such a case. Prayer does not take much time, but the benefits are invaluable.

Request before departure

A few days before your trip, go to the temple to take a blessing from the priest and serve a prayer service. There is always free time before boarding the plane, unless of course you are late.

Traveling by plane brings us closer to heaven physically, to get closer spiritually, to relieve anxiety, to tune in to a pleasant flight. Prayer before going on an air trip will help cope with nervous symptoms.

Traveling by plane brings us physically closer to the sky

If there is a chapel at the airport, pray in it, light a candle and order a prayer service for health. Take a prayer book or Psalter with you on the plane. When reading a prayer for those traveling by plane, you need to sign not only yourself with the sign of the cross, you can mentally make the sign of the cross on the plane.

Prayer for those traveling by car or plane

Favorable weather, the skill of the maintenance personnel and pilots is the key to a successful flight. Man has learned to predict the weather, but its suddenness and capriciousness are not.

The prayer text contains a direct request to tame such a situation, so prayer on the plane will not be superfluous during the flight. There is such a sign on good road- sit on the path.

Belief in omens belongs to pagan traditions. For Christians there is a means of real, real help - communication with the holy, spiritual world in the language of sincere prayer. Ask your loved ones in spirit and faith to pray for you on your way.

If you plan to travel by car along the way, the prayer for those traveling to St. Nicholas the Pleasant will brightly illuminate the path like the headlights of a car.

O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners, praying to you and calling on your quick intercession for help: see us weak, caught everywhere, deprived of every good and darkened in mind from cowardice: strive, servant of God, do not leave us in sinful captivity to be, so that we may not joyfully be our enemy and we will not die in our evil deeds: pray for us, unworthy of our Creator and Master, to whom you stand with your disembodied faces: make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds and the impurity of our hearts , but in His goodness He will reward us: we trust in your intercession, we boast of your intercession, we call upon your intercession for help, and falling to your most holy image, we ask for help: deliver us, servant of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves of passions and the troubles that rise upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mire of our passions: pray to St. Nicholas of Christ, Christ our God, may He grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation for our souls and great mercy, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

The morning of every Christian believer begins with prayer to the Almighty. Any work, any undertaking is preceded by a request to God; they call on Him both in joy and in sorrow.

Without the Will of the Lord, nothing happens in a person’s life, he is not accompanied by luck and happiness, there are no achievements, there is no well-being either in life or on the road.

Therefore, from the lips of every Orthodox Christian, when leaving home, and even more so when setting off on a long journey by air, a prayer should sound before air travel.

Why are prayers read?

Although the plane is considered the safest mode of transport, it is still a little difficult and uncomfortable to feel safe while being at an altitude of several thousand meters from the surface of the earth.

Before a flight, many passengers experience fear of heights, fear of a possible plane crash, and claustrophobia.

The upcoming flight causes stress for many people, so before the departure of the aircraft, a prayer should be constantly heard for those traveling on the plane.

Request before departure

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord. So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (names), bless their path and air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air flown safe and sound. Giving them a saving and calm air-to-air escort and a good intention to those who have done it, they will happily return in health and in peace. For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners, praying to you and calling on your quick intercession for help: see us weak, caught everywhere, deprived of every good and darkened in mind from cowardice: strive, servant of God, do not leave us in sinful captivity to be, so that we may not joyfully be our enemy and we will not die in our evil deeds: pray for us, unworthy of our Creator and Master, to whom you stand with your disembodied faces: make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds and the impurity of our hearts , but in His goodness He will reward us: we trust in your intercession, we boast of your intercession, we call upon your intercession for help, and falling to your most holy image, we ask for help: deliver us, servant of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves of passions and the troubles that rise upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mire of our passions: pray to St. Nicholas of Christ, Christ our God, may He grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation for our souls and great mercy, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Petition to Jesus Christ before traveling

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

Appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary

O my Most Holy Lady, Virgin Theotokos, Hodegetria, patroness and hope of my salvation! Behold, on the journey that lies before me, I now want to leave and for the time being I entrust to You, my most merciful Mother, my soul and body, all my mental and material powers, entrusting everything to Your strong gaze and Your all-powerful help. O my good Companion and Protector! I earnestly pray to Thee, that this path may not creep; guide me on it, and direct it, O All-Holy Hodegetria, as She herself did, to the glory of Thy Son, my Lord Jesus Christ, be my helper in everything, especially in this distant and on a difficult journey, protect me under Your sovereign protection from all the troubles and sorrows that come our way, from enemies visible and invisible, and pray for me, my Lady, Your Son Christ our God, that He may send His Angel to help me, a peaceful, faithful mentor and guardian, yes just as of old he gave food to His servant Tobias Raphael, in every place and at all times, keeping him on the road from all evil: thus also my path was successfully guided and preserved by heavenly power May she return me to health, peace and completeness to my dwelling for the glory of His Holy name, glorifying and blessing Him all the days of my life and magnifying You now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Sebaste Martyrs

O passion-bearers of Christ, who courageously suffered in the city of Sebaste, we earnestly resort to you, as our prayer books, and ask: ask the All-Bountiful God for forgiveness of our sins and correction of our lives, so that in repentance and unfeigned love for each other, having lived together, we will boldly stand before the terrible judgment We will stand before Christ and your intercession at the right hand of the Righteous Judge. To her, pleasers of God, awaken us, the servants of God (names), protectors from all enemies visible and invisible, so that under the roof of your holy prayers we will get rid of all troubles, evils and misfortunes until last day our life, and thus let us glorify the Great and Worshipful name of the All-Effective Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Children are especially vulnerable when traveling; they require extra attention on the road, so you definitely need to pray for them. Thanks to mother's prayer Small child It will handle a long-distance flight without any problems.

More prayers for travelers:

A prayer for a safe air flight should be read at home before departure or while sitting in the aircraft cabin.

Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan

In a quiet and calm atmosphere, you can close your eyes and imagine that now you and the Lord are nearby, tell Him, even mentally, about your emotional experiences, ask for protection and tranquility during the flight, for a successful ending.

Preparing for the flight

• it is advisable to visit the temple, pray, confess, take Communion;
• give notes to the church shop for the health of yours and your family, friends, for the repose of your departed loved ones;
• ask the priest for prayers for a successful journey and blessings before a long journey;
• You can take with you on your journey an icon of the saint whose name you bear; it is also advisable to have with you the face of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra - it will travel with you and protect you from troubles;
• take some holy water on your flight - during times of strong excitement, take a sip, and before taking your seat in the aircraft cabin, sprinkle it on the seat.

Other prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker:

Flight behavior

• during the flight, remain completely calm - everything will be fine;
• do not create panic around yourself and do not convey your panic mood to other passengers;
• during times of strong emotional excitement and anxiety, urgently read the prayer (aloud or silently);
• remember that an Orthodox Christian is always under the protection of the Almighty and nothing will ever happen to him unless it is the Will of God;
• After completing the flight, make the sign of the Cross and offer gratitude to Christ with the words: Glory to God for everything!

Do not neglect the above rules and prayer. After all, no one knows what awaits each of us around the turn of fate.

Advice! Believe in a miracle, believe that the Lord will hear and help! Don’t panic, and in case of an emergency on board an aircraft, try to calm down the passengers and invite them to pray with you!

The Lord is always with us in happy, difficult and even the most terrible moments of life. Believe in God, love Him as the Holy Saints loved Him - then your life will go peacefully and calmly, and no one and nothing will be able to harm you.

Video about prayers that are read on the road.

All about religion and faith - “prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker traveling by air” with detailed description and photographs.

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The rule of faith and the image of meekness, self-control, the teacher, show you to your flock as things are true; For this reason, you have gained high humility, rich in poverty, Father Hierarch Nicholas, pray to Christ God to save our souls.

Oh, all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and sad person in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy 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 unto ages of ages. Amen.

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Prayer for wanderers and travelers

Many people have to travel several times throughout their lives. Travel means any trip outside of usual places.

For example, a tourist trip abroad, within the country, visiting health resorts, sanatoriums, resorts. Men have to go on a long journey due to duty, for example, on a business trip. Loved ones preparing to travel will definitely need the traveler’s prayer.

If you, relatives, friends are going on a trip, be sure to contact St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Correctly chosen words will resonate in heaven, and the forces of good will certainly come to the defense of the traveler. The words of a mother in defense of her son or daughter are considered especially powerful prayer, because there is no closer, beloved being in the world. Having heard the prayer, the Lord and the Angels will bless your loved ones on the road, protect them from possible troubles, adversity, and protect them from misfortunes.

Prayer requires rules

The most effective effect is achieved by prayers read on the territory of the church; believers turn to heavenly powers and at home. When coming to church, it is recommended to read a prayer in front of the icon of the saint to whom the appeal is directed. Light a church wax candle, concentrate, imagine a happy close relative returning from a long journey. Concentration on the image of a loved one is very important when reading the words of the prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Imagine favorable travel conditions, think how happy you will be when your loved one returns home, and how you will greet him. Perhaps on the road, your son or husband will need some item that reminds you of home.

An ideal option is a towel, which, according to tradition, mothers gave to their sons before a long journey.

Prayer alone will not be enough; you should pray regularly during your loved one’s travels, even after returning. A prayer for loved ones traveling to distant lands, for example, truck drivers, is read from a pure heart; it is not recommended to be distracted.

Most effective prayers

Pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker; practice shows that the saint is able to take care of wandering loved ones. It is recommended to read the prayer in front of the icon of the Saint; light a candle or lamp. The lamp is not extinguished during the period of wandering. On the way, the traveler is given holy water, over which the process of the first prayer took place. The text is read aloud or silently, the main thing is to remember it and repeat it regularly.

One of the most strong prayers, created specifically for traveling relatives (this applies to air travel), is a prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is called “Prayer for people preparing to travel.” It is recommended to read the words opposite the face of the Virgin Mary. If there is no such icon at home, just light a candle.

Truckers, ordinary drivers spend their time on the road most time, so their loved ones read a prayer to the Lord for them.

The text of the prayer is said while looking at the image of Jesus Christ. The Savior will bestow his protection on travelers and help them achieve their goals.

The result is a simple, successful trip

Concentration on the happy image of your loved one and correctly read the words of the prayer guarantee a simple, successful trip. However, remember: when going on a trip, you need to follow basic safety rules, which you must explain to your loved ones. The more prepared they are physically and mentally for the trip, the greater the chance that possible troubles will bypass them. Heavenly forces will help believers maintain their health and make the trip safe and memorable in a positive way.

Prayers for travelers: comments

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May God help you in your wonderful work! My husband went to the capital on business. The road there is very dangerous: there are many accidents, and people are often robbed. I thought I was going crazy! I rewrote the prayer “For the driver” and gave it with me. He read it during stops (a 6-hour drive one way). The trip was easy and fast. Came back safe and sound! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you. God bless you. You

Save and preserve, LORD, me and my son Vladislav on our journey. Amen.

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Regardless of the means of transportation, every trip or journey is associated with both colorful and pleasant experiences, as well as risks or experiences on the road for various reasons. And prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the road protects believers and helps them overcome all their fears.

Unfortunately, today they have not yet come up with a method of teleportation, with which you can move to any place with the help of your thoughts. So a person faces difficulties when he needs to ask for help while traveling.

The least nuisance may be a minor breakdown of the vehicle. And even then, it is the smallest, unless it is an airplane at an altitude of up to 10 thousand meters or a ship that has broken down in the middle of the endless ocean.

And the speed of driving now greatly increases the danger on the road. Traffic police reports are terrifying in the number of accidents that occur every day. Danger is where you don't expect it.

Prayer for traveling by plane to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will calm anxiety during the flight, prayer for traveling by car will bestow divine protection on the road for the motorist.

Why do they turn to the Holy Saint for help on the road?

The thing is that while still young Nicholas sailed on a ship from his hometown of Mira to Byzantium. Suddenly the sea elements raged, and a terrible storm hit the ship. During this natural phenomenon The Holy Pleasant discovered God's Gift within himself.

With the help of prayer, he was able to pacify the elements and save the lives of sailors. Since that time, he has been rightfully considered the protector of travelers and sailors. And over the course of many centuries, thousands of mothers turn to him with prayer on the way to their children, thousands of wives see off their men and thousands of people ask to protect them on a long journey. He always takes care of people traveling on the road.

Rules for offering prayer before the road or while traveling

• It is best to visit a temple and pray before the image of the Saint before a long journey;
• If this is not possible, then you can turn to the Pleasant at home in front of his image. To do this, you need to light three candles and read the prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker three times while traveling:

“Oh, all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and sad person in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy 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 unto ages of ages. Amen".

• Also, a loved one or loved one can pray for the traveler;
• It is recommended to take the akathist of St. Nicholas on your trip;
• Remember that your faith must be sincere, strong and real;
• If you don't know the text prayer appeal- pray in your own words and help from above will certainly come.

Prayer for travelers

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Prayer before departure on air travel

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

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

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

Prayer to Saint Nicholas (for travelers)

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for those traveling by plane and car

To prevent anything from happening to those traveling by plane or car, it is necessary to read a prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker before traveling.

When traveling by air or driving a private vehicle, there is a risk of serious injury.

It may not necessarily be a collision.

A tire has burst or the engine has failed.

There are quite a lot of reasons.

And while driving your own car you can still influence safety, which cannot be said about an airplane.

Everything here is in God's hands. Your life is in God's hands.

In order to somehow protect yourself from danger, do not be too lazy to read the prayer for travelers addressed to Saint Nicholas.

Before a challenging trip, visit Orthodox church and submit a simple note indicating the names of everyone involved in the trip.

Place 3 candles each at the icon of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

While standing at the sacred image of the Pleasant, say these prayer lines to yourself:

Wonderworker Nicholas, protect travelers from an evil incident. Amen.

Cross yourself diligently and leave the Temple.

Additionally, buy 12 more candles for your home and the icons listed above.

Collect some holy water for good.

The ideal option would be for each of the travelers to pray heartily in secluded silence.

Otherwise, pray for yourself and others.

Wonderworker Nicholas, Defender and Savior. Before the long journey, let me turn to you. Traveling by land and water, by car and everywhere, by air and on an airplane, take care of the pilot. Help me not to go astray, protect me from terrible things. We have enough resources to keep the engine from burning out. Let our dashing fellow travelers not cause us any harm. Reject the evil misfortunes that are promised to us on the road. Thy will be done. Amen.

Cross yourself heartily and drink holy water.

Put out the candles. Take away the cinders. You take icons with you on the road.

Be sure to give holy water to the rest of the travel participants to drink.

And don’t be afraid of anything: nothing bad will happen to you either on the plane or in the car!

May God help you!

IN last years Airplane flights occupy a large place in people's lives. But this type of transport is not yet as widespread as, for example, a car or a train. Therefore, many travelers are still afraid of flying on airliners.

Overcome fear and discomfort, especially when long-haul flight at an altitude of several thousand meters, prayer helps believers, no matter what religious denomination they belong to. According to Christian canons, a sincere prayer addressed to the Lord or the Saints will not go unanswered. Therefore, when planning a flight, Orthodox Christians should go to church, pray and ask for a successful journey. Following the spirit of modern life, Spiritual guides recommend a series of prayers while flying on an airplane.

IN Orthodox tradition There was an unwritten law about asking God and the Saints in the temple for those who were going to travel. For this case, there is also a prayer before taking off on an airplane.

If one of the family members, for example, a wife, is going on a trip, then the husband can pray for her successful return. You can read prayers for the well-being of loved ones at home. Before the flight, you need to order a prayer service. After the prayer, the priest blesses and gives instructions to the parishioners.

Man in prayer

Note! If people cannot come to the Temple in person before a flight, they can easily ask for blessings online on the Internet. This sacrament is performed free of charge. This does not contradict the canons of the Russian Orthodox Church.

“The Internet is also a letter, but electronic. And if your father blesses you via the Internet, then according to your faith, may it be for you!!! Don’t doubt it!” says Hieromonk Tikhon.

And independent prayer before flying on an airplane will help a person find peace of mind.

How to Pray While Traveling by Plane

Orthodox Christians have many prayers that have their own classification. These are the morning and evening prayers, for starting and finishing things, prayers for health, etc. You need to contact different saints with them. But there are three, the most important and effective prayers. One of them can be read when the words of others have been forgotten. And the first is a prayer to the Almighty, “Our Father.” Every Christian has known her since infancy. With it you can turn to God before the flight. You can also read “Creed” or “Appeal to Jesus Christ”.

Air travel is a high-risk situation when people especially need support. Therefore in Christian tradition There are saints to whom people turn to for protection on the road. There is also a special prayer for the journey on the plane, with which they are addressed.

Prayer "Our Father"

As already mentioned, initially, you need to turn to the Savior. The words of this prayer are said before traveling by plane and during the flight. It must precede appeals to other Saints.

The prayer “Request before departure for a flight” is read before the flight, while still at home or before boarding the plane.

Prayer before traveling on an airplane

“Lord Jesus Christ, our God, command the elements and contain the whole handful, whose deeps tremble and whose stars are present. All creation serves You, all listen to You, all obey You. You can do everything: for this sake, you are all merciful, Most Blessed Lord. So even now, Master, accepting the warm prayers of these Thy servants (names), bless their path and air procession, forbidding storms and contrary winds, and keeping the air flown safe and sound.

Giving them a saving and calm air-to-air escort and a good intention to those who have done it, they will happily return in health and in peace. For You are the Savior and Deliverer and the Giver of all good things, heavenly and earthly, and we send glory to You with Your Beginning Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer to Saint Nicholas

On a note: There is also a prayer to St. Nicholas, which is said before the flight. Since ancient times, Nicholas the Wonderworker has been the patron of travelers on the road. Therefore, it is read before departure on a plane, in the air and during the flight.

A prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the plane ride can also be said for loved ones and dear people going on a trip. After reading it with sincere faith, you can protect them in difficult times. air travel. This prayer will also calm a person flying on an airplane.

Nicholas the Wonderworker

Appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary

In Orthodoxy, the Most Holy Theotokos is revered more than all angels and saints. Therefore, Christians pray to the Virgin Mary for protection and salvation. Words of another prayer before departure by plane:

“Oh, my Most Holy Lady, Virgin Mary, Hodegetria, patroness and hope of my salvation! Behold, on the journey that lies before me, I now want to leave and for the time being I entrust to You, my most merciful Mother, my soul and body, all my mental and material powers, entrusting everything to Your strong gaze and Your all-powerful help. O my good Companion and Protector! I earnestly pray to Thee, that this path may not creep; guide me on it, and direct it, O All-Holy Hodegetria, as She herself did, to the glory of Thy Son, my Lord Jesus Christ, be my helper in everything, especially in this distant and on a difficult journey, protect me under Your sovereign protection from all the troubles and sorrows that come our way, from enemies visible and invisible, and pray for me, my Lady, Your Son Christ our God, that He may send His Angel to help me, a peaceful, faithful mentor and guardian, yes just as in ancient times he gave food to His servant Tobias Raphael, in every place and at all times, keeping him on the road from all evil: so, having successfully managed my path and preserving me with heavenly power, may he return me to health, peace and completeness to my home for the glory of the name My Holy One, glorifying and blessing Him all the days of my life and magnifying You now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".

A request for the gift of courage and tranquility can be addressed to the Sebastian martyrs by reading the corresponding prayer.

Our Lady of the Everlasting Flower

It is better to read long prayers at home, in a calm environment. In the hustle and bustle before boarding the plane, it will be difficult to concentrate. For these cases there is short prayers, which you need to often say to yourself: “My angel, be with me. You are ahead, I am behind you. Amen".

“In the name of the Father and the Son! The power of the cross is with us! Amen".

Prayer for a child before flying on an airplane

A child's flight on an airplane, regardless of whether he is flying with adults or on his own, is a special cause for concern. After all, it is unknown how the baby will survive the trip. For some children, it's an opportunity to fly on an airship, while for others it may be scary. In Orthodoxy, there is a special maternal prayer to protect children. While flying on an airplane, the mother can read these preserved words:

“In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. I ask Mother of God to bless my child (name) on her journey. Protect, O Most Holy Theotokos, my Child with Your Holy Shroud, Your Golden Robe. Amen".

Important! Parents should make sure that there is a cross on the child’s neck.

Child on a plane

Prayer to God before the flight

According to the canons of the Russian Orthodox Church, prayer in front of icons, as sacred images, is an integral part of communication with By Higher Powers. Therefore, on a flight you take with you a small image of the saint whose name the passenger bears. It is also recommended to take with you the face of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra.

A large format icon can be replaced with small consecrated images sold in the Church Shop. You should contact him during the flight.

Important! A small cardboard image is not just a picture. And the current icon. In church disputes on this topic, the priests came to the conclusion that “the Lord sees and forgives, since hypocrisy in front of an expensive icon cannot replace sincerity in front of a paper one.”

Fathers Orthodox Church advise during the flight:

• During times of strong emotional excitement and anxiety, you need to immediately say the words of prayer (out loud or silently) and take a few small sips of holy water (100 ml of liquid can be taken with you on board the plane). Before takeoff, you must sprinkle your seat with holy water.
• It must be remembered that Orthodox Christians are always protected by the Almighty and nothing will ever happen to them unless it is God’s Will.
• After planting, you need to sign yourself with the Sign of the Cross and thank Christ with the words: “Glory to God for everything!”

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For believers, there is no doubt about the miraculous power of prayer; it is both a helper, a healer, and a talisman. Therefore, a prayer is often said on the plane in order to have a good flight and cope with the stressful situation during the flight. And in the event of an unforeseen situation during the flight, maintain calm and fortitude. Orthodox believers should remember that after a successful landing they must thank the saints for their help along the way.