Surrounded by picturesque nature Optina Pustyn is located, which has known periods of darkness and lush flowering. Unfortunately, information about the real date and history of the emergence of the desert has been lost. But its name allows us to assume that the founder was Opta, a dashing man living in the 14th century. He carried out robberies and was famous for his cruelty and callousness. Somehow he was pursued by people who wanted him dead. He decided to hide in a quiet, secluded place and then continue his fishing. But something happened that contributed to the creation of the well-known monastery. On the robber, she descended God's grace. After which he began to be called Macarius and was known as a hermit.

For a long time, Optina Pustyn was subjected to predatory seizures, attacks, defeats and devastation. But with the arrival of Father Abraham, the situation changed. The monastery blossomed, accepting the elders into its arms.

Centuries have passed, but the elders who have reached highest degree spiritual perfection, they remember now, following their advice, instructions and predictions.

Their lives were spent turning to the Lord and healing wounded human souls.

The highly respected elders advised observing the rule consisting of morning and evening prayers.

In the morning, when people are running along important matters, it is extremely difficult to find time to read prayers. But in the evening, every person is obliged to thank the Lord for the blessings given, ask for forgiveness for sinful thoughts and actions, and also repent.

Evening prayers wise elders The Optina Monastery, which sounds like a life-giving song in the monastery, should be read daily; if this is problematic, you can turn on the audio recording and listen to each word, delving into its meaning.
Prayer for the coming sleep

“In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee. Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.” (Three times).

“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy". (Three times).

“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be your name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Tropari

“Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us; Perplexed by any answer, we offer this prayer to You as the Master of sin: have mercy on us. Glory: Lord, have mercy on us, for we trust in You; Do not be angry with us, do not remember our iniquities, but look upon us now as if you are gracious, and deliver us from our enemies; For Thou art our God, and we are Thy people; all works are done by Thy hand, and we call on Thy name. And now: Open the doors of mercy to us, blessed Mother of God, who trust in You, so that we may not perish, but may be delivered from troubles by You: for You are the salvation of the Christian race. Lord, have mercy (12 times).”

Prayer 1, St. Macarius the Great, to God the Father

“Eternal God and King of every creature, who has made me worthy even at this hour, forgive me the sins I have committed this day in deed, word and thought, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. And grant me, Lord, to pass through this dream in peace at night, so that, rising from my humble bed, I will please Your most holy name all the days of my life, and will trample the enemies of the flesh and the incorporeal that fight me. And deliver me, Lord, from vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil lusts. 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 2, Saint Antiochus, to our Lord Jesus Christ

“To the Almighty, the Word of the Father, who is perfect himself, Jesus Christ, for the sake of Thy mercy, never leave me, Thy servant, but always rest in me. Jesus, good Shepherd of Your sheep, do not betray me to the sedition of the serpent, and do not leave me to the desires of Satan, for the seed of aphids is in me. Thou, O Lord God worshiped, the Holy King, Jesus Christ, preserve me as I sleep with an unflickering light, by Thy Holy Spirit, with whom Thou hast sanctified Thy disciples. Grant, O Lord, to me, Thy unworthy servant, Thy salvation on my bed: enlighten my mind with the light of reason of Thy Holy Gospel, my soul with the love of Thy Cross, my heart with the purity of Thy word, my body with Thy passionless passion, preserve my thought with Thy humility, and uplift I am in time like Your praise. For Thou art glorified with Thy Beginningless Father and with the Most Holy Spirit forever. Amen"

Prayer 3, to the Holy Spirit

“Lord, Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, have mercy and have mercy on me, Thy sinful servant, and forgive me the unworthy, and forgive all that You have sinned today as a man, and moreover, not as a man, but also worse than cattle, my free sins and involuntary, known and unknown: those who are evil from youth and science, and those who are evil from insolence and despondency. If I swear by Your name, or blaspheme in my thoughts; or whom I will reproach; or slandered someone with my anger, or saddened someone, or became angry about something; either he lied, or he slept in vain, or he came to me as a beggar and despised him; or made my brother sad, or married, or whom I condemned; or became proud, or became proud, or became angry; or standing in prayer, my mind is moved by the wickedness of this world, or I think about corruption; either overeated, or drunk, or laughing madly; either I thought evil, or saw someone else’s kindness, and my heart was wounded by it; or dissimilar verbs, or laughed at my brother’s sin, but mine are countless sins; Either I didn’t pray for the sake of it, or I didn’t remember what other evil things I did, because I did more and more of these things. Have mercy on me, my Creator Master, Thy sad and unworthy servant, and leave me, and let me go, and forgive me, for I am Good and Lover of Mankind, so that I may lie down in peace, sleep and rest, the prodigal, sinful and damned one, and I will bow and sing , and I will glorify Your most honorable name, with the Father and His Only Begotten Son, now and ever and forever. Amen".

Prayer 4, Saint Macarius the Great

“What will I bring to Thee, or what will I reward Thee, O most gifted Immortal King, generous and humane-loving Lord, since Thou hast brought me to the end of this past day, the conversion and salvation of my soul, by being lazy to please You, and having done nothing good? Be merciful to me, a sinner and naked of every good deed, raise up my fallen soul, defiled in immeasurable sins, and take away from me all the evil thoughts of this visible life. Forgive my sins, the only Sinless One, even those who have sinned this day, in knowledge and ignorance, in word, and deed, and thought, and with all my feelings. You Yourself, covering me, save me from every opposing situation with Your Divine power, and ineffable love for mankind, and strength. Cleanse, O God, cleanse the multitude of my sins. Deign, O Lord, to deliver me from the snare of the evil one, and save my passionate soul, and overshadow me with the light of Your face, when You come in glory, and make me sleep without condemnation now, and keep the thoughts of Your servant without dreaming, and untroubled, and all the work of Satan take me away from me, and enlighten the intelligent eyes of my heart, so that I may not sleep into death. And send me an Angel of peace, guardian and mentor of my soul and body, that he may deliver me from my enemies; Yes, rising from my bed, I will bring you prayers of gratitude. Yes, Lord, hear me, your sinful and wretched servant, with your will and conscience; Grant that I have risen to learn from Thy words, and the despondency of demons is driven away from me, to be made by Thy Angels; bless the name Your sacred, and I will glorify and glorify the Most Pure Mother of God Mary, who gave intercession to us sinners, and accept this one praying for us; We see that He imitates Your love for mankind, and never ceases to pray. By that intercession, and the sign of the Honest Cross, and for the sake of all Thy saints, keep my poor soul, Jesus Christ our God, for Thou art holy and glorified forever. Amen"

Prayer 5

“Lord our God, who have sinned in these days in word, deed and thought, as He is Good and Lover of Mankind, forgive me. Grant me a peaceful and serene sleep. Send Your guardian angel, covering and keeping me from all evil, for You are the guardian of our souls and bodies, and we send glory to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Prayer 6

“Lord our God, in the worthlessness of faith, and we call on His name above every name, grant us, who are going to sleep, a weakening of soul and body, and keep us from all dreams and dark pleasures except; restrain the desire of passions, extinguish the kindling of bodily rebellion. Grant us to live chastely in deeds and words; Yes, a virtuous life is receptive, Your promised good things will not fall away, for Blessed are You forever. Amen".

Prayer 7, St. John Chrysostom. 24 prayers, according to the hours of the day and night

Prayer 8, to our Lord Jesus Christ

“Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, for the sake of Thy most honorable Mother, and Thy disembodied Angels, Thy Prophet and Forerunner and Baptist, the God-speaking Apostle, the bright and virtuous martyrs, the reverend and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints through the prayers, deliver me from the present situation of the demonic . To her, my Lord and Creator, do not want the death of a sinner, but as if he were converted and live, grant me conversion, the accursed and unworthy; take me away from the mouth of the destructive serpent, who yawns to devour me and bring me to hell alive. To her, my Lord, is my consolation, Who for the sake of the accursed one has clothed himself in corruptible flesh, pluck me from accursedness, and grant consolation to my more accursed soul. Plant in my heart to do Thy commandments, and forsake evil deeds, and receive Thy blessedness: for in Thee, O Lord, have I trusted, save me.”

Prayer 9, to the Most Holy Theotokos, Peter of Studium

“To Thee, O Most Pure Mother of God, I am a cursed one, falling down and praying: Consider, O Queen, how I am continually sinning and angering Thy Son and my God, and many times, even if I repent, I find myself lying before God, and I repent in trembling: will the Lord strike me down, and again every hour I create;
I pray to this leader, my Lady, Lady Theotokos, to have mercy, strengthen me, and grant me good works. Believe me, my Lady Theotokos, for the Imam is by no means in hatred of my evil deeds, and with all my thoughts I love the law of my God; But we do not know, Most Pure Lady, from where I hate, I love, but I transgress what is good. Do not allow, O Most Pure One, my will to be fulfilled, for it is not pleasing, but may the will of Thy Son and my God be done: may He save me, and enlighten me, and give me the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that I may cease from here from filthiness, and so on may I live as commanded Your Son, to Him belongs all glory, honor and power, with His Originless Father, and His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen"

Prayer 10, to the Most Holy Theotokos

“O good Mother of the King, Most Pure and Blessed Mother of God Mary, pour out the mercy of Thy Son and our God on my passionate soul and with Thy prayers instruct me in good deeds, so that I may pass through the rest of my life without blemish and through You may I find paradise, the Virgin Mary Pure and Blessed"

Prayer 11, to the Holy Guardian Angel

“To the Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all who have sinned this day, and deliver me from every wickedness of the enemy who opposes me, so that in no sin I will anger my God; but pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that you may show me worthy of the goodness and mercy of the All-Holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. Amen"

Kontakion to the Mother of God

“To the chosen Voivode, victorious, as having been delivered from the evil, let us write thanks to Thy servants, the Mother of God, but as having an invincible power, free us from all troubles, let us call Ti; Rejoice, Unbrided Bride.
Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may You save our souls. I place all my trust in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your roof. Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner, who requires Your help and Your intercession, for my soul trusts in You, and have mercy on me.”

Prayer of Saint Ioannikios

“My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit: Holy Trinity, glory to Thee. It is worthy to eat as you truly bless Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lord have mercy. (Three times). Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all saints, have mercy on us. Amen"

Prayer of Saint John of Damascus

“Vladyka, Lover of Mankind, will this coffin really be my bed, or will you still enlighten my damned soul during the day? For seven the grave lies ahead, for seven the death awaits. I fear Your judgment, O Lord, and endless torment, but I do not stop doing evil: I always anger You, the Lord my God, and Your Most Pure Mother, and all the Heavenly powers, and my holy Guardian Angel. We know, Lord, that I am unworthy of Your love for mankind, but I am worthy of all condemnation and torment. But, Lord, whether I want it or not, save me. Even if you save a righteous man, nothing great; and even if you have mercy on a pure person, nothing is marvelous: you are worthy of the essence of Your mercy. But surprise me, a sinner, with Thy mercy: for this show Thy love for mankind, so that my malice may not overcome Thy unspeakable goodness and mercy: and as you wish, arrange a thing for me. Enlighten my eyes, O Christ God, so that not when I fall asleep into death, and not when my enemy says: “Let us be strong against him.” Glory: Be the protector of my soul, O God, as I walk in the midst of many snares; deliver me from them and save me, O Blessed One, as a Lover of Mankind.
And now: Glorious Mother of God, and the most holy Angel, let us silently sing with our hearts and lips, confessing this Mother of God as truly having given birth to God incarnate for us, and praying unceasingly for our souls.”

Mark yourself with a cross and say a prayer to the Honest Cross:

“May God rise again, and may His enemies be scattered, and may those who hate Him flee from His presence. As smoke disappears, let them disappear; as wax melts in the face of fire, so let demons perish in the face lovers of God and signifying the sign of the cross, and saying in joy: Rejoice, Most Honest and Life-giving Cross Lord, drive away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, who descended into hell and trampled upon the power of the devil, and gave us His Honest Cross to drive away every adversary. O Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Virgin Mary and with all the saints forever. Amen"

Or briefly:

“Protect me, Lord, by the power of Your Honest and Life-giving Cross, and save me from all evil”

Everyday confession of sins

“I confess to You, the Lord my God and Creator, in Holy Trinity To the One, glorified and worshiped, Father and Son and Holy Spirit, all my sins, which I have committed all the days of my life, and for every hour, and at the present time, and in days and nights that have passed, by deed, word, thought, food, drunkenness, secret eating, idle talk, despondency, laziness, bickering, disobedience, slander, condemnation, negligence, pride, avarice, theft, lack of speech, foulness, money-grubbing, jealousy, envy, anger, memory malice, hatred, covetousness and all my feelings: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and my other sins, both mental and physical, in the image of my God and Creator, I have angered You, and my neighbor has not been truthful:
Regretting these things, I present my guilt to You to my God, and I have the will to repent: then, O Lord my God, help me, with tears I humbly pray to You: I have passed over my sins with Your mercy, forgive me, and forgive me from all these things that are said before You , as Good and Lover of Humanity"

Optina's evening prayers have miraculous powers. Listening to them, the soul trembles in reverent anticipation of something beautiful. The heart is filled with love for the Lord and faith in his power. And healing and cleansing tears sparkle in the eyes.

People reading evening prayers The Optina elders soon notice how their worldview, and subsequently their whole life, is radically changing. Finding the meaning of existence, a person grows wings, with the confident flap of which he worthily overcomes difficulties on the path of life.

Before pronouncing centuries-old words, you need to visit the temple, ask the clergyman for absolution and blessing. You should buy candles, icons, and collect holy water.

When you get home, you don’t need to turn on music, TV or arrange entertainment. The rest of the day should be spent quietly and calmly.

When you go to bed after a tiring day, you can start reading your evening prayers.

The evening pronunciation of the sacred words of the Optina elders can surprise and evoke a desire to read without stopping.

Forbidden:

• Expect thrills and euphoria;
• Show wild imagination and violent emotions;
• Be verbose;
• Be in a bad mood;
• Watch TV, listen to music, read books and magazines after saying the evening prayer:
• Pronounce prayer words getting ready to leave for the night;
• Get distracted.

Allowed:

• Pray tirelessly sincerely, heartily and spiritually;
• Pronounce words with meaning and understanding;
• Thank the Lord and ask for a gift a decent life every evening, without missing a single day.

Prayer is a sacrament, so it is advisable to read it alone. If this is not possible, you need to retire to a separate room or turn on the audio recording and listen with headphones. During the prayer period, you should either wait until the household members go to bed, or ask for half an hour of silence.

Evening prayers are like a treasury filled with priceless spiritual gifts of the Optina elders.

What do evening prayers give a person?

Evening prayers at Optina Pustyn:

• Gives self-confidence;
• They guide you on the right path;
• Heal mental and physical illnesses;
• They provide an opportunity to resist sinful temptations;
• Charge with positive energy;
• They are instructed to perform Godly deeds;
• Repel evil spirits, evil eyes and damage;
• They reward with the benefits that people ask for.

By reading the morning and evening prayers of the Optina elders, a person resists the devil’s intrigues and demonic tricks. No matter how the evil one laughs, trying to exploit the human soul, laying out intricately woven nets, a diligently read prayer protects and protects.

Evening prayers sounding within the walls of Optina Pustyn are an example of insight and wisdom!

On the picturesque bank of the Zhizdra River in an embrace majestic forest Optina Pustyn is harmoniously located - perfect place for a contemplative life imbued with clergy.

The desert has seen both lush prosperity and the darkness of decline. But despite severe trials, Optina Pustyn survived, and its glory pierced the hearts of the Russian people with its life-giving song.

The hermitage is known thanks to the elders who once lived in the monastery. They were deservedly considered seers, healers, and sages.

The highly respected mentors left behind a veritable treasury filled with priceless wealth of patience, wisdom, tranquility, peace and spirituality.

People with wounded souls need to seek salvation and consolation in the instructions and advice of revered sages.

The prayers of the elders are also successful in modern world. One of the most popular is the prayer of the Optina elders at the beginning of the day. She is considered the embodiment of spiritual beauty. She is capable of:

• Harmoniously connect the soul with the body;
• Put your thoughts in order;
• Charge with vigor and energy;
• Direct to Right way;
• Get rid of fear, uncertainty;
• To pacify, to calm;
• Protect from failures;
• Heal ailments;
• Set yourself up for Godly deeds.

Morning prayers“Optina Pustyn” is permeated with miraculous light and virgin purity.

Option 1:

"Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that this day will give me. Lord, let me completely surrender to Your Holy will. Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Lord, reveal to me Your will for me and those around me. Lord, whatever news I received in during the day, let me accept them with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your Holy will. Lord, Great, Merciful, guide my thoughts and feelings in all my deeds and words, in all unforeseen circumstances do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.
Lord, let me act wisely with each of my neighbors, without upsetting anyone or embarrassing anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the weariness of this day and all the events during it. Guide my will and teach me to pray and love everyone unfeignedly. Amen"

Option 2:

“Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and a firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen"

How to read a prayer correctly?

The prayer of the last Optina elders at the beginning of the day personifies the wisdom and insight of the seers. Miraculous words, like a sip of pure cold water in the desert - have healing powers.

You should not pronounce miraculous words out loud and in front of strangers, or repeat them without delving into them. deep meaning. You need to read the prayer sincerely, heartily, believing in the power of the Lord.

The elders advised saying the morning text at sunrise. It is believed that all living things created by the hand of the Lord are purified and enriched with strength and intelligence at dawn. It’s not for nothing that there is a saying: “He who gets up early, God gives to him.” The sages said that those who sleep for a long time miss the time when the Lord bestows all kinds of benefits and cleanses the soul from sins.

The morning prayer of the Optina Elders must be said at all alone whisper, listening to the beating of the heart, fixing his gaze on the morning dawn.

The prayer is simple, so it is quite easy to remember. To begin with, you can read it using a prayer book, and it is also advisable to copy the healing words onto a piece of paper so that they always remain with the person, accompanying him everywhere. You can also download an audio recording of the prayer and turn it on in the morning, enjoying the centuries-old words of the sages, and without being distracted from your work. You need to listen to the words carefully, passing them through your soul and heart.

You can listen to the audio recording while walking, on public transport, or while waiting in line. All you need to do is transfer it to your phone, tablet or player. This way you will always be under reliable protection Gentlemen.

Morning prayer - a “spell” for happiness

• Leaving the house;
• Starting an important business;
• Going on a long journey;
• During periods of illness and negative emotions.

When failures burst into life like a destructive tornado, turn to the Lord for help with the prayer of the Optina elders. He will hear the request and soon changes will occur in his life:

• Your well-being will improve, both mentally and physically;
• Irritability, anger, despondency, sadness will disappear;
• Peace, tranquility and tranquility will come;
• Good luck will come to all areas of life.

The effectiveness of miraculous words has been proven for centuries.

The prayer of the Optina elders will protect you from difficult situations, demonic tricks, devilish temptations, will guide you on the true path, will show you the way to spiritual purification, insight and the wisdom of the great seers.

Many people felt the grace bestowed by the sages.

Last prayer of the Okhta Elders

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and wisely with each member of my family, without confusing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

Listen online text prayers of the Optina elders:

Everyone has heard about the Optina Monastery. Especially after the murder of three monks by a Satanist, which are described in the book “Red Easter”. Healings take place at their graves, although they were very young inhabitants. Before its destruction in 1917, the monastery was the pearl of Russia. He was visited by:

• Royalty, Prince Vyazemsky, even an African princess came;
• Well-known writers: A.P. Chekhov, Count A.P. and L.N. Tolstoy, F.M. Dostoevsky, A. Akhmatova, F.I. Tyutchev, I.S. Turgenev, A.S. Pushkin and hundreds of others;
• G.K.Zhukov, G.M.Malenkov, etc.

What attracted everyone to this inaccessible corner of the Russian land? Great God-bearing elders. Each of us has to difficult moments in life, seek advice from those who would show the right path. The inhabitants of this monastery were trusted not only by our Christians, but also by those living far beyond the borders of the country. There was no such abundance of saints anywhere else.

Eldership is God's lamp

You cannot begin the path of salvation on your own. A person will get lost in the dark if there is not a wise mentor nearby to point the right direction. The eldership of Optina is a beacon for everyone: affectionate, meek, wise and humble. There have always been visionary miracle workers in the monastery:

• Leo (Nagolkin)
• Makariy (Ivanov)
• Moses (Putilov)
• Ambrose (Grenkov)
• Anatoly (Zertsalov)
• Nectarius Optinsky and many others.

People were drawn to the miracle-working and visionary monks both before the destruction and after the restoration of the monastery. Both then and now, pilgrims go in an endless stream for the living water of the word of God.

Prayer for every day

Once the Monk Nektarios asked S.A. Nilus (spiritual writer): Do you know how many real hostels there were in the history of mankind? I will answer you. Only three!

• Life of Adam and Eve in Paradise.
• Assembly of Christ's Apostles.
• Optina, with the holy elders!

Nilus decided to remind Noah's Ark, but Nectarius, laughing, interrupted him: “What kind of hostel is this? Noah called people to him for 100 years, but only cattle came.” The Lord calls us all to Himself. But who is rushing to Him? Intelligent, seeking salvation and eternal life. For such people the prayer of the saints was composed.

Lord, let me meet with peace of mind everything that the coming day will bring me.
Lord, let me completely surrender to Your holy will.
Lord, at every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything.
Lord, no matter what news I receive during this day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and with the firm conviction that everything is Your holy will,
Lord, reveal to me Your holy will for me and those around me.
Lord, guide my thoughts and feelings in all my words and thoughts.
Lord, in all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything was sent down by You.

Lord, teach me to correctly, simply, rationally treat everyone at home and those around me, elders, equals and juniors, so that I do not upset anyone, but contribute to the good of everyone.
Lord, give me strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.
Lord, You yourself guide my will and teach me to pray, hope, believe, love, endure and forgive.
Lord, do not leave me to the mercy of my enemies, but for the sake of Your holy name, lead and rule me.
Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to understand Your eternal and unchangeable laws that govern the world, so that I, Your sinful servant, can correctly serve You and my neighbors.
Lord, I thank You for everything that will happen to me, for I firmly believe that all things work together for good to those who love You.
Lord, bless all my exits and entries, deeds, words and thoughts, deign me to always joyfully glorify, sing and bless You, for You are blessed forever and ever.
Amen

It lists the advice of the elders who saw the main thing that a Christian needs. Never forget - the Lord is always there, he sees everything, so watch yourself, man, act in accordance with the commandments. All events in life are from God, there are no coincidences. Ask for a blessing with the hope of His mercy: for every event that happens during the day, and God will never leave.

Advice from St. Moses (Putilov): Check yourself every day to see what you sowed for the next century: wheat or thorns?

If you forgive someone who has offended you, not only will all your sins be forgiven, but you will become a daughter (son) of the Heavenly Father.

The prayer of the Optina elders is a person’s appeal to God, in which he asks for repentance and help in everyday affairs. A lot of people were able to find consolation in this important matter for the salvation of the soul.

Over so many centuries of Christianity, many prayers have been invented. Many of them have an edifying function, that is, they indicate what values ​​a Christian should profess. One of these prayers will be considered today.

The Optina elders are saints who lived in the Optina Hermitage ( Kaluga region, Russia). The monastery is located at a distance of two kilometers from Kozelsk, if you move to the northeast.

To get to it, you need to cross the Zhizdra River. You need to move to Optina Pustyn from the Tupik station, which is located on the same bank from the river as the monastery in question today.

Here saints numbered among the venerable Optina elders:

• Hieromonk Lev. He founded the very phenomenon of Optina eldership. This man was extremely brave and energetic. His faith made it possible to perform miracles, and crowds of the disadvantaged flocked to him.

He tried to show incredible God-imitating humility and prayed unceasingly. The whole life of this elder was an expression of gospel love. The faith of Hieromonk Leo was unshakable, and this contributed to the acquisition of abundant gifts of the Holy Spirit.

One of the prayers of the Optina elders was written by him. She asks God to have mercy on the unbaptized and suicides.

Hieromonk Macarius believed that humility is the basis of Christian life

• Hieromonk Macarius. He took part in the sacraments together with Elder Leo and was his student. He considered humility to be the basis of Christian life, on which what a person has depended.

The elder said that the humble person has everything, and the one who does not have this virtue has nothing. It was Macarius who contributed to the publication of patristic works in Optina Hermitage, which connected the best spiritual minds of Russia with it. The feat of caring for the elderly was carried to death.

• Schema-Archimandrite Moses was the rector of Optina Pustyn, who became famous in God for his meekness. He was able to combine strict monasticism with running a monastery. The ascetic was also actively involved in charitable activities.

Schema-Archimandrite Moses was famous for his endless mercy

It is believed that he had boundless mercy and compassion for the poor. That is why many wanderers took advantage of the overnight accommodation provided by the monastery.

Schema-Archimandrite Moses contributed to the reconstruction of old churches and was involved in the construction of new churches and monastery buildings. He made a significant contribution to the flourishing of Optina Pustyn.

There were many other Optina elders who contributed to the development of the monastery or were shot by the communist regime.

How do the holy Optina elders help?

The Optina elders, with the help of prayer, performed miracles during their lifetime. They saw well human soul, thanks to which everyone heard from them something that really touched the thin strings of their souls. They could comfort upset people and give useful advice in different life situations.

First of all, they help those who are in severe sorrow or despondency, as well as in situations where faith in God becomes weaker than usual.

Especially for this purpose, back in the 19th century, a separate prayer was created, which is now added to almost all prayer books that can be bought in Orthodox churches. With its help, a person tunes in to the coming day, prepares for possible temptations and asks God for help in overcoming them.

In addition, he asks the Triune Trinity for humility, so that no matter what events happen during the day, the person praying understands that everything is Her holy will.

Does the prayer of the Optina elders help?

Of course yes. But here we need to take into account that God will not do something without effort on the part of man. He can only support him in his endeavors. It's not that he's incapable, it's just that he needs people to take responsibility for their own lives.

The prayer of the Optina elders will certainly help, but on the condition that the person also changes in better side choosing a righteous lifestyle

Therefore, if you do not try to show humility and wait until God sends it, you may never get rid of your sinful nature.

Living righteously is a skill that must be constantly honed. Every time a person does a good deed or humbly accepts changes in life (which, by the way, are not always bad, although they are perceived as such), the neural connections are strengthened.

If we speak figuratively (albeit close to the truth), then highways are made in the brain. And each time humility will become easier and easier. That is why you will have to work on your soul yourself.

God created man free, and this is the most great gift, which can only be. And you shouldn’t waste it in the hope that He will do everything himself.

Good deeds, mercy and the desire to help others are the path to God

To put it simply scientific terms, then a person must become the subject of his own salvation, independently determine the direction in which to move. That's the fun. God needs the Kingdom of Heaven to be earned independently. He loving Father who would like development.

Every parent would like their child to be able to solve the problems given at home at school. And many try to give their son or daughter a fishing rod, not a fish. God is the same way.

Orthodox prayer of the last Optina elders for every day to come - full version: text

This prayer is read as part of morning prayers. It is printed in most modern prayer books, although there are also options in which this prayer is not present.

The Optina elders used only one version of the prayer, but there are separate texts written by individual saints.

Here is the prayer in full. With its help, a person asks God for humility and understanding that everything is God’s holy will. The person praying also wants God to send him reason in his actions, so that he does not offend or upset anyone.

Another item that is asked for is the ability to pray and willpower in all good endeavors, in order to make it easier to endure everything life difficulties. The Orthodox also asks God not to leave the one praying to the mercy of enemies, blessings in all endeavors and thanks for everything that has been and will be.

Brief prayer of the Optina elders

The above version of the prayer is short version. It contains all the requests that are in full form, except for protection from enemies and gratitude for everything that has been and will be. In addition, the text of this prayer itself is much broader.

The Optina elders listed in detail all their neighbors: seniors, juniors, and so on, then in the summary there is a generalization - to treat each person wisely. The text of the abbreviated version is given.

Song-prayer for the beginning of the day - morning

Both the short version and the long one are different texts of the same morning prayer. It must be read carefully, with love for God, and all worldly worries should be left for the time of prayer. Moreover, if someone asks for help, then it can be given to another person.

Many beginning Orthodox Christians make the same mistake - they get angry at people who, in their opinion, are preventing them from praying. This leads to the fact that there is no use in talking with God, because the sin of malice is embedded in a person’s soul.

The main thing is to adhere to the commandment “Love your neighbor.” And the prayer belongs to the commandment “Thou shalt love thy God.” Both are important, and therefore we need to both help other people and pray.

Evening prayer of the Optina elders at the end of the day - prayer for the night

The prayer of the Optina elders became known primarily as the morning prayer. But in the evening you can also read it and pray to God to send humility to all events that may happen at night. Or you can ask for blessings for tomorrow using the same text.

How to listen and read the prayers of the Optina elders - rules

God answers any prayer said correctly. But there is no need to approach it with pharisaical literalness, carefully following small instructions pulled from thin air: how to stand, in front of which icon to read this or that prayer, in what sequence to read them, how many bows to make.

As for the prayers of the Optina elders specifically, there is no need to pay attention to the rules after which prayer they should be read at what time of the day.

Indeed, what prevents you from praying during the day and asking for blessings in the evening? God did human brain flexible and doesn't like unnecessary templates. The main thing here is to pray, get up from all your activities and raise a petition to God, trying to concentrate as much as possible. Over time it will work out better and better. Extraneous thoughts will go away on their own.

Under no circumstances should you scold yourself if you can’t concentrate right away. The brain is designed in such a way that it is constantly distracted. God arranged it this way so that if something happened it was possible to interrupt. For example, if a neighbor asks for help or some kind of danger threatens.

In addition, if a person criticizes himself, then he actually performs an action opposite to that described in the very prayer of the Optina elders. Instead of humility, a person grumbles internally. God wants to try to be better, not to be perfect. And only He himself can be ideal.

When reading the prayer of the Optina elders, as well as any other, do not be distracted - there will be no sense in such an appeal to God

In addition, there may be temptations during prayer. This is when not only a person is distracted from the prayer itself, but at the same time engages in ungodly thoughts. In this case, they return to prayer with regret and a request to God to deliver them from these thoughts. Each time, in this way, the person praying proves to God his determination to fight temptations.

Morning prayer rule

The prayer of the Optina elders is added to the morning prayer rule. It includes a list of prayers approved by the church, which are read in a strictly specified order.

You can do without morning rule and pray in your own words, but this is not so effective, because the prayer written by the holy fathers is a kind of tuning fork by which the human soul is tuned.

The morning rule is read so that a person is prepared for all the temptations of the present day.

Evening prayer rule

The prayer of the Optina elders is in no way included in the evening rule. Nevertheless, you can add it by changing pieces of text that relate to the morning, adapting it to the time of day. Evening rule consists of a series of prayers, the purpose of which is God's forgiveness of all sins committed during the day, as well as blessings on sleep so that it goes for good and not for sin.

Akathist to the Optina elders

In addition to the prayer written by the Optina elders, there is the opportunity to read the akathist themselves.

You need to read the akathist while standing. The only exception is if a sick person prays. The Akathist consists of two parts – kontakia and ikos. The first briefly describes a specific event in the lives of the saints, and the second is more detailed. At the end of the akathist there is a prayer that can be read separately or after it.

Prayer of the Optina elders for children, about children

Every mother or father wants the greatest happiness for their child. Why not ask God about it. Especially for this, Ambrose of Optina composed a mother’s prayer for her children. Here is her text.

Prayer of the Optina elders for peace of mind

The prayer of the Optina Elders was written in the period from 1811 to 1931. It was written in parts over 120 years, every Elder at the end of his life path added my own lines. The prayer of the Optina elders is often called “for peace of mind,” because this is what a person asks of the Lord using this prayer.

Full text of the Prayer of the Optina Elders quoted from the book " Reverend Elders Optina Pustyn. Lives. Miracles. Teachings."

Prayer of the Optina Elders for Russia

The prayer of the Optina elders concerns primarily ordinary person without reference to a specific country. It can be read by any Russian-speaking person. If you want to pray for Russia, you can change the subject of prayer. For example, instead of “Father, let me meet with peace of mind...” read “Father, let Russia meet with peace of mind...”.

Jesus Prayer of the Optina Elders

An Orthodox person should try to pray unceasingly, so that after a while the soul will do it itself. For this can be used a short prayer which is repeated many times. An example is the Jesus Prayer., for the grant of which you can ask the Lord. The Optina elders created a prayer for the granting of the Jesus Prayer, which can be found here.

Prayer for Suicides

In general, people who have voluntarily committed suicide are not prayed for or have a funeral service in the Church. But permission is given privately, and therefore there is even a separate prayer for suicides, written by Lev Optina. It is very short and can be learned and read anywhere.

Prayer for family

Reading the prayer of the last Optina elders can also be applied to the family, paraphrasing some parts. At the same time, there is a separate prayer for the family, written by Anthony of Optinsky, the text of which is given here.

Each saint gave his instructions and advice to other Orthodox Christians. The Optina elders are no exception. Here Some recommendations they gave:

• Before you can do good, you must first avoid evil. Otherwise, a good deed can be used as an excuse for an evil one. At the same time, the other extreme is not to do good deeds at all, justifying it by fighting one’s own evil. Everything should be in moderation.
• Experience is the best teacher.
• You can offend a person with a careless word spoken out of simplicity of heart. That's why need to be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Optina elders: predictions, prophecies

The Optina elders often prophesied large-scale events.

The Optina elders are known for their prophecies, for example, Saint Ambrose predicted the Bolshevik revolution of 1917

For example, Saint Ambrose already knew about the possible onset of the Russian revolution half a century before it. Elder Macarius said that his mother’s great-grandchildren would learn terrible things, although the children and grandchildren would not live to see the Antichrist.

They say that Elder Nektarios was able to foresee world wars and cold war(there will be a quiet, but dangerous enmity). Many other prophecies were given that came true.

Optina elders - sayings, quotes

The prayers of the Optina elders will help you become more humble and peace of mind accept what is sent by God. The main thing is to regularly read prayer words every morning (and throughout the day, if desired).

Prayer of the Optina elders:

Prayer of the Optina elders for every day:

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Prayer of the last Optina elders

Lord, please with all my heart meet with calm everything that brings to me coming day. Give to me surrender completely according to Your will saint. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever I received news in flow day, teach me accept them with calm soul And firm conviction that Your holy will is for everything. In all my words and deeds, guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not give to me forget that everything is sent down You. Teach me straight and act wisely with each member of my family, no one embarrassing and not upsetting. Lord, please give me strength postpone the fatigue of the coming day and that's it events in during the day. Guide my will and teach me pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen.

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