Troparion, tone 2
The path and truth, O Christ, of Thy companion, Thy angel, Thy servant now, as Tobiah sometimes did, after 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.

Kontakion, tone 2
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.

Prayer
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 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 fulfill them 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.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos “Quick to Hear”
Most blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God the Word more than any word for our salvation, and who received His grace more abundantly than all others, who appeared as a sea of ​​Divine gifts and miracles, an ever-flowing river, pouring out goodness to all who come running to You with faith! In honor of Your miraculous image, we pray to You, the all-generous Mother of the Humane-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercies and our petitions brought to You, Quick to Hear, speed up the fulfillment of everything for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant healing and perfect health to the ailing, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those captivated by freedom and various images of the suffering consolation. Deliver, O All-Merciful Lady, every city and country from famine, pestilence, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and other temporary and eternal punishments, by Your maternal boldness turning away the wrath of God: and free Your servants from mental relaxation, the overwhelm of passions and the fall of sin, as without stumbling Having lived in all piety in this world, and in the future, eternal blessings, we will be made worthy of the grace and love for mankind of Your Son and God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, together with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

An Orthodox believer must begin any work by turning to God or the saints. This applies to everything - work, eating, going on the road. For each case, the clergy composed prayers, including those traveling by plane. Traveling by air is the fastest way to travel from one location to another. However, it is quite dangerous and causes a lot of anxiety among passengers. Therefore, it is natural that believers want to prepare themselves spiritually before him.

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Why is prayer needed before the road?

A traveler always exposes his life to some risk. Mechanisms can break down; this can be influenced by many external circumstances. The safety of an aircraft flight is largely depends on the professionalism of the crew. The so-called human factor is also important - what shape are the pilots in, are they in a good mood, have they studied the route well enough?

Troubles can occur due to the fault of service personnel and dispatchers. The most reliable crew is not immune from the fact that there will be an inadequate passenger on board. And it can not only ruin everyone’s mood, but also negatively affect the safety of the trip.

That is why the Holy Church calls on every believer to call on God blessing before every journey, even if it is short-lived.

Before departure

There is a good Orthodox tradition: on the eve of departure, believers order a prayer service. At the appointed time they come to the temple, inviting their friends, acquaintances, and relatives in advance. Thus, a conciliar prayer is obtained. She has a special impact- after all, when several people turn to God, they show that their loved ones are really important to them. To whom should the prayer be addressed? Travelers choose:

  • Lord Jesus Christ;
  • Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;
  • Mother of God;
  • Orthodox saint (optional).

There is also a special ritual for travelers; you can order just that.

Prayer service for those who are preparing to travel

A short-term service can be performed at any time, in agreement with the clergyman. It consists of several parts.

  • The usual ones are read first opening prayers, followed by Psalm 140, which calls for the help of the Most High.
  • Followed by litany- this is the name of petitions; during their proclamation, believers must cross themselves and bow. The priest (or deacon) reads special appeals for pardon, blessing, and the names of those who are going on the road are called. Appeals are made to the Mother of God, Guardian Angel.
  • Reading Scripture passages: 8th chapter of Acts, 14th chapter of the Gospel of John. When pronouncing a biblical text, it is customary to maintain reverent silence with your head bowed.
  • This is followed again by a litany and a special prayer. It cites cases from sacred history when the Lord sent mercy to travelers.

At the end, the priest usually gives a short parting word, lets the cross be kissed, and sprinkles holy water on everyone who came to pray.

Prayer in flight

Every morning, Orthodox Christians must read appeals to God, the Mother of God and heavenly patrons. The same should be done on the day of departure. Only in addition we need texts specially compiled for those who are about to board the plane. Where can I get them? You need to look in advance at the church bookstore. If this was not possible, you can take the Psalter with you and read psalms from danger, repentant - they go under numbers 3, 26, 50, 62, 90, 102, 142.

Another option is to pray with words that come from the heart. You can take as a basis a literary Russian translation of one of the prayers in Church Slavonic.

  • Lord Jesus Christ, you control the elements, you hold power over the world in your hand! Bottomless abysses and stars in the sky, all earthly creation obeys You. You are able to create whatever you wish, you show kindness to everyone, you have mercy on everyone, O good God! And now, Lord, accept your servant (name) in humility, hear my prayers, bless my air travel.
  • May the storm not interfere with the movement of the plane, may it be unharmed. Give me, the unworthy, a peaceful and easy journey. Bless my good intentions, bring me back safely.
  • I glorify You, Savior, giver of all blessings in heaven and on earth, I glorify You with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever.

The same text can be read about other people who are planning to fly. It is not necessary to say it out loud; it may confuse other passengers. The Lord hears even thoughts, so the prayer will be accepted. The main thing is to focus on the meaning, reject fear and trust the Creator. He is kind and will not allow the premature death of his loving children.

  • Statistics show that flights involved in disasters are usually only 30% full. It turns out that most people had a bad feeling, or were prevented by various circumstances.

You shouldn’t always cling to your own plans; sometimes the Lord averts trouble, but a person interferes with this.

Queen of Heaven

The worst thing that can happen to a Christian is sudden death without repentance. Therefore, at every service, Orthodox Christians ask God to send them a worthy, peaceful death. You can pray to the Mother of God about this before a long journey. The famous icon "Guide" ("") is perfectly suited for such a case. You can buy a small sample and take it on the road. Looking at the icon, it is easier for many to gather thoughts before prayer.

Spiritual exercises require preparation. Everyone has their own measure - some can pray for a long time, others prefer short prayers. The Mother of God will hear even the most simple prayer if it is said from the depths of the soul. If it is difficult to concentrate for a long time, you can read “Hail, Virgin Mary,” but do this at least 10 times. You can continue with breaks all the way. Other options:

  • Read an akathist to the beloved icon of the Mother of God during the flight;
  • Say the troparion, kontakion and prayer (can be found on Orthodox websites).

Also popular among the people is the short version: “Most Holy Theotokos, save us!” You must begin and end your prayer rule by reading “”.

Conclusion

Human life is vain and fleeting. But sometimes it is important to stop and think about your immortal soul. Turning to higher powers will not take much time, but will bring tangible benefits. After the journey is over, it is imperative to read prayers of gratitude to God and the saints to whom petitions were offered.

Prayer for the road

In the time of our grandmothers or great-grandmothers, each person had his own spiritual mentor who guided him on the right path. Before any decision, a believer went to his mentor for his advice, including before setting off on a journey. The spiritual mentor blessed the person on a good path, now the person was calm and confident that they would pray for and protect his soul. Prayer for the road, it is this prayer that your spiritual mentor reads, thereby protecting you from everything bad that can happen to you. And in past years, people took this very seriously and responsibly, and the connection between the mentor and the believer was very strong and strong.

But in our fast, modern world, there is, unfortunately, a very small percentage of people who have a spiritual mentor, not to mention the fact that someone will bless him and pray for his soul when he goes on a long journey. Maybe the reason is that people in the modern world travel around the world without problems, and without even thinking that something could happen to them, since the transport industry is now very well developed. Today a person is in Europe, and tomorrow in America, no, not one place where a person could not get. But people from the last century did not travel around the world like we did.

What is the concept of prayer?

Prayer is the communication of the human soul with the highest creator of the world. And all the same, no matter how modern we are, it is necessary to devote a little time to prayer.

Especially if you are going to travel, you need to prepare not only financially, but also spiritually. It is not necessary to have a spiritual mentor; you can read a prayer for the road yourself, the main thing is to believe in what you say. Ask God to protect and protect you along the way. And it doesn’t matter where you are going, and what you will do on your journey, and the main thing is that prayer will always be with you on the way. The best prayer that is intended for a long journey is a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, because it is Nicholas who is considered the patron saint of all wanderers.

There is one prayer that applies to all saints, the main thing is to substitute the desired name:

“Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (for example, Nicholas), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.”

A few prayers that you need to at least write down and read before going out, and they will additionally protect you from all evil.

Prayer for traveling by car

Your work is directly related to a car, or with constant travel by car over long distances, you need to choose a prayer that will become near and dear to you. The prayer on the road by car should be with you and every time before leaving you should say it to yourself.

The very first prayer should be addressed to your car:

“There is an island on the sea, on the ocean. There is a damp oak tree on the island. In that iron oak there is an iron man. You can’t give that iron man something to drink, you can’t feed him anything, you can’t break him in two, you can’t cut him in three. He doesn’t beat, doesn’t crumple, doesn’t prick, the Mother of God prays for him, grieves for him, suffers, and reads the security certificate for him. Honor, Mother of God, also about me, God's servant (name). In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now, forever and forever. Amen".

Prayer “For preservation and help along the way”

“God, the All-Good and All-Merciful, protect everyone with Your mercy and love for mankind, I humbly pray to You, through the intercession of the Mother of God and all the saints, save me, a sinner, and the people entrusted to me from sudden death and all misfortunes, and help us to deliver unharmed to each one according to his needs. Dear God! Deliver me from the evil spirit of recklessness, the evil spirit of drunkenness, which causes misfortune and sudden death without repentance. Save me, Lord, with a clear conscience, to live to a ripe old age without the burden of people killed and maimed by my negligence, and may Your holy name be glorified, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".

Prayer for flying on an airplane

Flying on an airplane is no different from flying a car, it's just a different type of transportation. Prayer for traveling by plane will calm you both psychologically, if you are afraid of flying, and spiritually. There is a special prayer for people going on air travel, which must be read before the flight.

“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 for husband

Any woman, whether she is a boss or a housewife, her main concern is family and home. And the first child that God gives to a woman is her husband. After all, literally all the husband’s health, work, rest and much more depend on the wife. A husband and wife are two dear people who feel each other while being at a great distance. A wife’s prayer to her husband can only be compared with a mother’s prayer to her child. A woman by nature is inclined to create panic, worry, if her husband does not answer the phone, the woman is ready to raise everyone's ears. Therefore, praying for your husband’s journey will help not only save him from troubles, but also directly gain peace and confidence that everything will be fine with your husband, since he is under God’s protection. Dear women, read a prayer for your husbands every morning for the journey.

“My all-merciful Lady, Most Holy Lady, All-Pure Virgin, Mother of God Mary, Mother of God, My Undoubted and Only Hope. Do not disdain me, do not reject me, do not leave me, do not retreat from me! Intercede, ask, hear, see, Lady, help, forgive, forgive, Most Pure One! Amen. Father and with Your Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer for the journey for children

The most precious and precious thing in the life of any mother is her children. And it doesn’t matter daughter or son. A mother's desire is always that her children are always happy and healthy. After all, for God we are also his children, and he prays and suffers for us, so that you and I can live in peace and goodness.

A prayer for the son’s journey will keep him safe and sound, since the mother’s faith is very strong and true, it cannot be bought.

“Dear Lord God, I come to You in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, and I ask You for my son (name). Heal his wounds, anoint him with Your precious oil, and give Your Divine peace and Your love in the heart of my son (name), so that his heart does not harden, keep him in your hand and lead him along the roads of life, teaching and instructing how to behave in life. difficult situations, give Your Divine wisdom and fill your heart with love for the perishing world, protect it from every destructive ulcer, anoint it with Your precious blood. I believe with all my heart that You are always there and help you overcome difficulties. Thank you, Father, for Your love and mercy. Amen".

No matter where you or your loved ones are going, remember that you need to behave on the road the same way as in life. Believers believe that the life of any person is a long road along which it is necessary to walk with dignity.

Be correct, but at the same time you don’t need to teach someone or impose your point of view; you shouldn’t chat in vain on the way either. And always have a St. Nicholas icon with you. In this article I talked about some prayers that you don’t need to know by heart, but at least write them down and keep them with you.

When you get behind the wheel, board a plane, or your loved ones are on the road. Read them a prayer for the journey, and send God’s protection to them.

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 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.

O our good shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us sinners, praying to you and calling for 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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. We will focus special attention 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 like this:

“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 leaving 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 your holy name be glorified in this 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 received His grace more than all other people, who revealed a sea of ​​divine gifts and a full-flowing river of miracles, shedding goodness on all who come 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!"

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Any believer turns to the Lord before starting his day. We ask him for help before any event. Our appeals fly to him both in grief and in joy. Everyone knows that only the favor of the Lord will bring us happiness, good luck, joy and prosperity, both at home and on the road.

What Orthodox prayers should you read on an airplane?

Travelers can read any prayers. The most important thing is their sincerity. If it comes from a pure heart, then it will be heard. Also, petitions should not be “knocked out.” If it is difficult to remember the text, then it is better to rewrite it or buy a prayer book from the church. The number of calls is not limited, and you can do this at the slightest alarm.

The main prayers for those traveling by plane include prayers to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Mother of God and the Lord.

After reading them with sincere faith, you can not be afraid of anything and travel with confidence! But we must remember that we must not only turn in moments of grief and sadness with requests to the forces of Heaven, but also with gratitude for all their grace.

Prayer for those traveling by plane to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

When traveling by personal transport or deciding to travel on an airplane, unforeseen situations may arise, and even the risk of injury. When driving a car you can still influence safety, but on a long journey by air this becomes unrealistic.

Every time you leave the house, you need to find a few minutes to turn to God. To ensure that nothing happens to passengers when the plane takes off, it is recommended to submit a petition to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Frequent fears that people experience before traveling by plane:

  • Fear of heights
  • Fear of a plane crash
  • Injuries
  • Claustrophobia
  • Problems during takeoff and landing.

In order to try to protect yourself before traveling by plane, you can:

  • Read certain lines that address sacred images. This will help you cope with your fear of flying and strengthen your faith in the positive outcome of your plan.
  • During the flight, you can do any activity that will help you take your mind off your worries and fears. This could be reading a book, magazine, watching a movie, listening to music.
  • To do this, before your trip, you can come to the temple and write a note with the names of everyone who will be on the trip. Then place three candles in front of the faces of the Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow, Jesus Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Before the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, you can say a short prayer while flying on an airplane.

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

Cross yourself and leave the temple.

You can also buy candles for your home and icons of the above-mentioned saints, and collect holy water. It is necessary to pray in complete silence. It is advisable that every traveler read it, but you can do it yourself for everyone.

There is a very good prayer for travelers:

“The 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".

After finishing the reading, cross yourself and drink holy water. Put out the candles and take the icons with you. It is also recommended to give sacred water to everyone traveling with you to drink.

God bless you!

And from this video you will learn the prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is read before the upcoming journey:

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.

The patrons on the road are the Lord, the Most Holy Theotokos and the beloved saint or saints. If you have not yet chosen this, then praying to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the plane ride will be a strong protection during the 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 a 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 preparation for the 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 board the plane. When reading a prayer for those traveling on an airplane, 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 conditions, the skill of the maintenance personnel and pilots are 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 for a 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 travelers 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 for 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.