The most revered and invoking comprehensive love of saints in Russia was and remains Sergius of Radonezh. He earned such recognition thanks to his lifestyle and extraordinary asceticism in the glory of Russian Orthodoxy.
The path of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Sergius of Radonezh is one of the most revered saints (years of life 1314 -1392), who founded several monasteries. He transformed Russian monasticism, introducing the concept of “high living” (proving the possibility of such a personal example), created an excellent school for the students who continued his work, rallied the boyars around Prince Dmitry Donskoy and predicted him victory in the Battle of Kulikovo (for which he passionately prayed in his cell) . And, finally, laid the ideology of the Great Russian nation as the foundation of the state.
The strength and effectiveness of the prayer to Sergius of Radonezh has never been doubted by numerous believers, because the Hegumen of the Russian Land is revered by them as the greatest protector and intercessor to the Lord. They turn to him for help in any vital business.
Sergius himself especially worshiped the prayer for strengthening the faith. Only with faith could one live an “angelic” life and achieve such recognition and worship, even by abandoning the post of head of the Russian church. The lifetime glory attracted people to the Sergius-Trinity Lavra only to see the Monk Sergius.
Prayers for help
According to the biography completed in 1417 by the student Epiphanius the Wise, the middle son of the boyar Cyril noticeably lagged behind his peers in teaching, which upset both teachers and parents. After his meeting with the monk-schemnik on the monk Bartholomew (such a name was given to the Reverend at birth), God's grace descended, and he became the first disciple.
Hence the most popular prayers to Sergius of Radonezh about the successful passing of the exam, which are effective for passing any subject in any educational institution.
The teaching is not always and not always easy and joyful. From time immemorial, in such situations, both children and parents should (along with studying subjects) pray to Sergius of Radonezh for help in learning.
The monk earned the title of "reverend" very early, at 23 years old. For two years, the monk Bartholomew, all alone, undergoing threats and temptations, completed the construction of cells and the Trinity Church, which became the basis of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Among the large number of prayers addressed to the great "saint", there is also the prayer of St. Sergius of Radonezh for the successful beginning and end of any work.
Happily avoiding persecution and torture in his life, the saint proved the uselessness of “torturing the flesh” in monastic life. He insisted that the monk’s life should be aimed at strengthening the spirit (which contributes to the rejection of “worldly” sins: hatred, wealth, power and violence), then there will be less temptations and there is no need to torture the flesh. Therefore, the prayers to Sergius of Radonezh are so sincere for strengthening the strength of faith and spirit.
The great deeds of the saint
In 1452, the great church leader was canonized, that is, officially registered as a saint , and the prayer to St. Sergius of Radonezh received its legitimacy.
Monks from all sides of Russia were drawn to Sergius. After the death of the saint, they erected 40 temples. And the Trinity-Sergius Lavra was at one time a reliable stronghold of the young statehood in Russia. Any prayer created within its walls is a tribute to the blessed memory of the greatest man, thanks to whose activity the foundation of a mighty country was laid.
Four prayers and an akathist are sent to him as a great intercessor, in which believers ask him for healing, spiritual and physical, for help in raising offspring, for protection and guidance on the true path before the threat of the Last Judgment.