According to the religious traditions of Orthodoxy, each business is supposed to begin with prayer. Traveling 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 some typical examples of Orthodox prayers, intended for those who decided to hit the road. We will pay special attention to prayers for air travel as one of the most popular types of transport in demand today, but at the same time one of the most dangerous.
Prayer traveling by plane
We will give the text of this prayer in a Russian translation for a better understanding of it. Church Slavonic option, if you want to familiarize yourself with it, you need to look in the prayer books that are offered in church shops. The prayer of a traveler by plane is turned to Christ and it sounds as follows:
"The Lord Jesus Christ, our God! He commands the elements and in his hand has concentrated power over everything! The abyss reveres you and the stars rejoice at you, and all creation serves you. All of you obey and obey your will. You can do everything, and therefore manifest to all mercy, good Lord! So now, Lord, accept your prayers and my prayers (blessing my path and air journey), forbid storms and nasty winds and keep the plane safe and sound, grant me light and unclouded various troubles a march through the air, bless the intentions of good deeds that I have conceived to do, and make my return in the world, for you are the savior and deliverer, and all the blessings of heaven and earth, and I will bring glory to you with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever centuries. Amen! "
This prayer of a traveler through the air can be read both before boarding a plane, or directly in the cabin. In addition, it is quite possible to adapt it in case you yourself do not fly anywhere, but want to pray for other people who are going to fly.
Driving Prayer
This prayer is intended for those who make their way driving a car. It is recommended to read it immediately before going on the road.
"God is all-gracious and all-merciful! You protect everyone with your grace in your love for man. I humbly ask you through intercessory prayers of the Virgin and all other saints, protect me from accidental and unexpected death, and from any unpleasantness of me, a sinner. Protect those who has entrusted to me and travels with me. Help me deliver each of them unscathed to where he needs to be. Gracious God! Deliver me from the evil spirit of ravings on the road, from the spirit of drunkenness that can cause a sudden demise without repentance. Save me, Lord, help me live an old conscience with a clear conscience, without bearing the burden of responsibility for those who died and are crippled by my negligence on the road. And may your holy name be glorified in this now and forever. Amen! "
Brief prayers for those traveling to the Lord and saints
The next prayer of the traveler is called troparia, and in churches it is sung at prayers dedicated to those who are on the road or already in it.
Troparion:
"You are the way and the truth, Christ! To your companions your servants now, as at the time of Tobiah, have been sent down for preservation. And unharmed to your glory from all evil in prosperity, observe the prayers of the Virgin, one human lover!"
Following the troparion is a kondak - also a small church chant.
Kondak:
"He accompanied Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus, Savior, accompany and now your servants who want to travel, freeing them from any unpleasant circumstances. For everything is possible for you, if your will."
Prayer to christ
Another traveling prayer addressed to Jesus Christ. This text is also considered the main one and is intended to be read in front of the road in general, without reference to the mode of transport.
"The Lord Jesus Christ, our God! You are the true path and life! You accompanied your imaginary father Joseph and your pure virgin mother to Egypt, and also escorted Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus! And now I pray you, blessed master, by your grace of your servants escort you on a journey, and as your servant, Tobiah, your guardian angel and mentor were sent away, so that he would save and save from various unpleasant circumstances and from all visible and invisible enemies, and he would instruct you to fulfill your commandments in a world of prosperity and good health reverse he returned the whole path in integrity and serenity.You give us all good intentions and thoughts to please you and your strength to fulfill them.For mercy comes from us and our salvation, and to you we glorify the glory with the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever! Amen. "
Praying to God before embarking on a journey
This is another prayer option for those on the road. Not such a popular option as the above, but no worse.
"Lord, saving me! In front of the road that I have gathered, I want to entrust my life and health to you! Under your protection I give my house and other property and all my relatives who are left here without me. I do not know what I He’s waiting ahead, but I calm down, believing in your care, mercy and love. Save my transport (car, plane, ship, etc.) from breakdowns and accidents. I will be kept healthy, both physical and spiritual. In the most difficult minutes of my journey give me peace and inner strength so that I can "To do anything with any situation. Bless me to return to my home and don’t leave me at every moment of my life. Amen."
Prayer to the Virgin
In conclusion, we cite the prayer addressed to the Mother of God. “The prayer of the traveling Virgin Mary” is a very widespread text, since it is addressed almost more often than to God himself.
“Blessed mistress, virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God for the sake of our salvation and grace took him more than all other people, revealed a sea of divine gifts and a full-flowing river of miracles, pouring goodness on all who come to you with faith! Before your image, we pray to you, the bountiful mother of the philanthropic lord that you would surprise us with your rich mercies, and you soon fulfilled our requests that we bring to you, Skoroshlushnitsa, giving everyone what is good for him, in comfort and salvation helpful. Come, O good and to thy servants with the grace and reach hither thy traveling fast and safe way, protection from enemies and safe return! We thank you, praising you begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ for ever. Amen! "