It is not easy in our age of high technology and global computerization to meet your fiancé, a person who is close in spirit and soul. The circle of people’s communication has narrowed significantly today, so the chance to find that one is also reduced.
Prayer will help
Girls have long been praying for a betrothed to God. After all, the continuation of the human race is impossible without family and children. "Hear ... my prayer ... give me a spouse ... a pious ..." - this is the sound of words coming from the heart of a girl to God.
For family well-being, for the health of children and relatives, Orthodox pray to many saints. And to whom does a girl pray, for which saint or saint?
Of course, first of all, the Blessed Virgin Mary. After all, it is she who acts as the protector of people before God, conveys to him their requests. With even greater zeal, one must pray in the days that the church specifically designated for the worship of the Mother of God. It is September 21, on her birthday, and also on October 14, when the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated. Not for nothing that day that weddings were played in Russia for a long time, and unmarried girls asked: “Father’s cover, cover the earth with snow, and me as a bridegroom!”
Patron saints
The main patrons of marriage and family are considered to be Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, whose love and life together are an example to follow. No adversity and trials could not separate this couple, and even they died on the same day, and were buried in one grave. That is what they asked God for, and he fulfilled their request. A prayer for marriage addressed to Peter and Fevronia, as defenders of family ties, patrons of lovers, will certainly be heard. However, you need to ask for help warmly, with all your heart!
Who else is praying for a girl for marriage? Great Martyr Catherine. It is she who patronizes the young women who want to get married. They are encouraged to pray in front of the icon of this Orthodox saint. If possible, it is good to visit the monastery of St. Catherine. It is located in Egypt at the foot of Mount Synod.
To whom does their mother pray for the marriage of daughters? St. Nicholas. After all, he is considered a Miracle Worker who performed many miracles and good deeds. Among them is the salvation from dishonor of the daughters of the poor. Saint Nicholas tossed gold coins to the poor man so that he could marry his worthy grooms to his three daughters.
Who needs a widowed woman to pray for marriage? Rev. Abbess of Athanasius of Aegina. She is asked for well-being in her second marriage. Athanasius wanted to devote her life to serving God. However, by the will of her parents, she married more than once. In the second - after the death of the first husband in the war. The couple, having lived for some time in a charitable world, then retired to the monastery.
Among the patron saints of unmarried girls, one should not forget about the Matron of Moscow. You may ask how to pray Matron for marriage? She is considered the embodiment of compassion and kindness, she will console in sorrow, heal from illness, and will also help in the affairs of the heart. The main thing is that she needs to pray earnestly, sincerely, with all her heart.
Where to pray and in what words?
For the girl’s prayer to be heard, she must be baptized. If not, she needs to go through this rite in the church. Then you should confess and ask for help.
You can pray both in church and at home. One must buy the sanctified icon of the saint, special prayer books, collections of akathists, read them. It will also be useful to visit holy places.
So which saint should a girl pray for marriage? One who is closer to her, to whom she has complete confidence. After all, this is a prerequisite for the girl to receive help.