In accordance with Christian canons, prayer helps the believer in any endeavor. A sincere request for help and protection from the Lord or the saints will never go unanswered.

Traveling has always been considered a risky and serious undertaking that requires certain preparation. Not long ago, people gained the opportunity to travel by air, and although the plane is the safest form of transport, it is very difficult to overcome the fear of flying. Prayer on the plane ride will help with this.

Prayer for air travelers

When going on a long journey, it is best to choose a time and visit the temple. After confession and communion, the following prayer should be said before the images:

During the repetition of sacred texts, a person’s faith is strengthened, calmness and confidence in successful outcome trips. You can also pray for loved ones who are facing a long flight, for friends and relatives.

If you were unable to visit the temple, you can say the prayer immediately before boarding the plane or while already in the air. A prayer said in the air will help:

• get rid of the fear of disaster;
• cope with fear of heights;
• strengthen faith in the positive outcome of the trip.

Deep and sincere faith when reading the sacred text will not only calm the mind, but also protect against any troubles during the flight.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker

When setting off on a journey, you should definitely seek help from St. Nicholas, the patron saint of travelers and sailors. Nikolai's biography includes several cases of rescue of sailors in the most hopeless situations. Prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the plane ride is considered the strongest amulet. Before traveling, you should visit the temple, light a candle in front of the face of St. Nicholas and read the following prayer:

The sacred text can also be pronounced directly in the air, turning to the saint with a request for a safe flight, and after a successful landing, be sure to thank him for his help.

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.

Prayer for airplane travelers

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 grief.

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.

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.

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.

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.

O passion-bearers of Christ, who courageously suffered in the city of Sebastia, 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.

Important! A child baptized in Orthodoxy must have a cross hanging around his neck. It is advisable to take holy water and a couple of prosphoras on the road.

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

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.

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.

PRAYERS FOR TRAVELERS

The path and truth, O Christ, of Thy angelic companion by Thy servant now, as Tobias was sometimes sent, preserving and unharmed to Thy glory, from all evil in all well-being, through the prayers of the Mother of God, the One Lover of Mankind.

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

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

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

And like Thy servant Tobiah, send a guardian angel and mentor, preserving and delivering them from every evil situation, 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 be merciful and save us,

and we send 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.

God, our God, the true and living way

Traveling with Your servant Joseph, travel, O Master, and Your servant (name),

and deliver from all turbulence and slander, and create peace and good things:

Doing every righteous providence according to Your commandments,

and was filled with worldly and heavenly blessings, so that she would be pleased to return.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer before setting sail

Master Lord Jesus Christ, our God,

sailed together with His Holy disciples and Apostles,

calmed the stormy wind and calmed the waves of the sea with His command! Myself,

Lord, accompany us in our voyage, calm every stormy wind

and be a Helper and Protector,

for You are a good God

and loving people

and we bring praise to You,

To the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer before departure on air travel

Lord Jesus Christ our God,

Command the elements and contain the whole handful,

His abysses tremble and his stars are present.

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

You can do everything: for this reason, you are all merciful, most gracious 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 unharmed.

Granting them a saving and calm passage through the air, and good intentions to those who have committed them, they will happily return in health and in peace.

You are the Savior and Deliverer and the giver of all heavenly and earthly good things

and we send glory to You with Your beginningless Father and Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos from a man who wants to go on a journey

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 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: thus, having successfully guided my path and preserved me with heavenly power, may he return me to health, peace and completeness to my home for glory Your Holy Name, glorifying and blessing Him all the days of my life, and magnifying You now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to someone who wants to set off on a journey

Dear God! Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness, evil spirits alcoholism, causing misfortune and sudden death without repentance.

Save and help me, Lord, with a clear conscience to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed due to my negligence, and may I be glorified your name holy, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Airplane Traveler's Prayer

According to the religious traditions of Orthodoxy, every task should begin with prayer. Travel is no exception, and therefore many prayers have been compiled for this occasion. The prayer of a traveling person can be addressed both to God directly and to various saints. In this article we will look at several typical examples of Orthodox prayers intended for those who decide to hit the road. 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

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

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

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

Prayer for a Traveler While Driving

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

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

Brief prayers for travelers to the Lord and saints

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

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

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

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

Prayer to Christ

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

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

Prayer to God before going on a trip

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

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

Prayer to the Mother of God

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

“Blessed Lady, Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God for our salvation and 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!"

From the biography of St. Nicholas it is known that he went on voyages several times. On one of the trips, a terrible storm hit the ship on which St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was. At that moment, a miracle happened - the saint calmed the storm that had broken out and brought back to life the sailor who had fallen overboard and choked. Since then, they have been reading a prayer for travelers to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Before a long journey, it is strongly recommended to visit the temple, and there, in front of the icon of the saint, read a prayer. It wouldn’t hurt to ask a clergyman for a blessing on the way. Of course, the prayer can be read at home in front of the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Prayer is a sacrament, a personal request to a saint, so it is never read for show. On the eve of departure, stay in the room so that no one disturbs you, light three candles in front of the icon and read the prayer thoughtfully, then it will definitely be heard.

Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker before 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.

Close people who sincerely worry about you should also turn to Nikolai Ugodnik with prayer. Don’t forget about the saint on the road. A prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will help those traveling by car to avoid accidents and difficulties on the road.

Prayers are read in front of icons of saints, because it helps to focus on the words and turn all thoughts to the saint.

People take small images with them on the road, and in the car you can place a triptych, a composite icon of three parts, each of which depicts saints: Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. These saints protect people from all misfortunes and will never leave travelers in trouble during a trip.

Prayer for flying

Airplanes have become a necessary part of our lives. Not to mention that they allow you to see the whole world in short time, they allow families to grow closer. Many travelers have relatives, sometimes very close ones, who live a thousand kilometers away, and if each meeting was accompanied by a multi-day journey, maintaining contact would be much more difficult.

And although the aircraft has a number of unsurpassed advantages, its operation is subject to risks that can lead to catastrophic consequences. Reading a prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for those traveling by air will not only protect you, but also calm you. Panic becomes a person’s worst enemy in moments of danger, so maintaining peace and sobriety of mind is extremely important.

Text of the prayer for those traveling by plane to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

O Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, unworthy, our Creator and Master, make our God merciful to us in this life and in the future, so that he does not reward us according to our deeds, but according to his own He will reward us with goodness. Deliver us, saints of Christ, from the evils that come upon us, and tame the waves, passions and troubles that rise against us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers the attack will not overwhelm us and we will not wallow in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Pray to Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, that he may grant us a peaceful life and remission of sins, and salvation and great mercy for our souls, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Traveling is an exciting adventure that gives many new emotions, discoveries and inspiration. But at the same time it is a danger strangers and places, foreign traditions and orders. You need to prepare for long trips carefully, think through everything down to the smallest detail, and notify your family about your destination and return date. Separation can cause no less harm than anything else, so you need to worry about your feelings. Prayer calms the soul and clears the mind. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron of travelers; he will not leave them alone and will definitely help if the request is sincere.

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 grief.

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 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.

Prayer to the Sebaste Martyrs

O passion-bearers of Christ, who courageously suffered in the city of Sebastia, 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 shelter of your holy prayers we will get rid of all troubles, evils and misfortunes until the last day of our life, and thus glorify the Great and Worshipful Name of the Almighty Trinity, Father and Son and 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 maternal prayer, a small child will survive a long-distance flight without any problems.

More prayers for travelers:

Important! A child baptized in Orthodoxy must have a cross hanging around his neck. It is advisable to take holy water and a couple of prosphoras on the road.

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.

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 for traveling by plane to Nicholas the Wonderworker can also be said for close and dear people going on a trip. By reading it with sincere faith, you can protect them on difficult air travel. This prayer will also calm a person flying on an airplane.

Nicholas the Wonderworker

Appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary

In Orthodoxy Holy Mother of God 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 make the Sign of the Cross and thank Christ with the words: “Glory to God for everything!”

Miniature

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.