With all the achievements of science and technology in our lives, the limitless possibilities that a person has received thanks to the Internet, today nothing more effective and powerful from various negative influences on us has been invented than prayers, cleansing rites, protective rituals. Yes, yes, the same ones that were used by our ancestors.
Past and present
Let's say more: a modern person, alas, is even more defenseless against energy and magical negativity than in past times. Once upon a time, people were protected by faith and knowledge, certain rules and traditions that were kept and passed on in families from older generations to younger ones. Knowledge of special prayers, signs, certain conspiracies and actions, the ability to apply them in time and to the place reliably protected from someone's envy, an unkind look, hatred, theft and ruin, diseases, and other misfortunes. The so-called "village" magic was a kind of first aid, which was resorted to in emergency cases. With more serious problems, they went to connoisseurs and healers - for reprimands, cleaning with an egg and wax. And also to the church - to the holy images. However, the world of science and technologyprogress pushed the subtle connection with other, invisible realities into the background in our minds. And now we no longer know what to do, how to protect ourselves and loved ones, our home from someone else's, evil will. But now it manifests itself so easily! An ill-wisher or rival wants to kill you from the world - they got a photo of the victim on social networks, on magical forums or in occult books, of which there are so many now, they found a description of a suitable rite - and that's it, damage is ready! Yes, and all kinds of magicians, fortune-tellers are now a huge amount! As they say, do dirty tricks - I don’t want to!
What can we do?
So, how can we, children of the 21st century, help ourselves and our loved ones, if our he alth suddenly deteriorated, the family began to collapse for no reason, misunderstandings appeared at work, and, in general, a period of chaos ensued in life? Someone rushes to astrologers, fortune-tellers, someone is going to clean the aura of bioenergetics, correct karma with psychics. And someone acts wiser - takes the Ps alter, the prayer book and deepens into communion with God and the saints. And it works - healing, strengthening, encouraging. Increases prayer and the influx of the grace of the Lord. One of our main helpers among God's heavenly host is the archangel Raphael.
Angels and archangels
These are messengers, messengers of the Lord, spirits endowed with high intelligence and helping God protect people, convey His will to them. They instruct each person on the path of a virtuous, righteous life, and are ready to help him. The main, most powerful is consideredMichael, sort of boss over them. Archangel Gabriel personifies God's power. Archangel Raphael has long been revered as God's healer, healer. They pray to him when they are overcome by illness. Archangel Yehudiel teaches to praise God, strengthens the strength of those who suffer for their faith, and intercedes with the Almighty so that his followers receive their due reward. Other divine spirits also perform their functions.
Righteous deeds
Being an assistant in sorrows, physical ailments, Raphael in the form of a man stayed for some time among people. As the book of Tobit tells, he accompanied the righteous Tobias on a long journey, guarding him along the way. Raphael, through Tobias, helped Sarah to get rid of the evil spirit's obsessions. He also taught how to restore sight to old Tobit. And he gave the righteous man himself a number of valuable instructions on how to live, so as not to deviate from the divine path. That is why the Holy Church advises: prayer to the archangel Raphael for healing will help everyone who suffers from mental and physical infirmities. Only people should support their requests with good deeds filled with mercy and love.
Healer from God
Archangel Raphael is a companion of God, it is written about him in the texts of the Book of Tobit. The name of the spirit from Hebrew literally translates as "The Lord healed." In Aramaic, it means "God's Healing", "God's Healing". Why is this astral personality associated with healing? According to Scripture, when Abraham made himselfcircumcision, it was the Archangel Raphael who soothed his pain, contributed to rapid healing and complete recovery. Even in the modern Hebrew dialect there is a word corresponding to the name of an angel with the meaning "doctor". Thus, his healing talents are confirmed.
Holy images
If you feel bad - what to do? Prayer to Raphael the Archangel has miraculous power. You can lift it up in front of the corresponding icon in the church. On images, he is usually depicted as a tall, dark-haired, handsome young man. In orthodox iconography, wings are drawn behind the back of the angel, and a halo around the head. In his left hand he has a box (vessel) with a medicinal drug, in his right hand - a bird's feather, which smears wounds. Later, Saint Panteleimon was depicted with similar attributes. Prayer to Raphael the Archangel in front of such icons is considered especially effective, on which the Lord himself is depicted in a transparent vessel. This means that the angel has God's power and heals in His name.
Memo to those who pray
To be heard - how exactly should you pray? First of all, sincerely and deeply with faith. Discard all extraneous thoughts, concentrate on the person to whom your words are directed. One must try to enter into such a state of mind, which is called sublime. And a prayer to the archangel Raphael for healing, like any other “on demand”, should be offered at least 2 times a day. The simplest of them: “Saint Raphael the Archangel, heal me of spiritual and bodilyailments, I beg you!"
Power of circulation
Heavenly spirit can be called for help personally for yourself or for another person who needs it. And since we are all weak in flesh, grow old, become weak, begin to suffer from unbelief, it is desirable that the icon of the Archangel Raphael be in every family. But even if you do not have this image - anyway, contact the angel, do not be silent, do not endure, do not suffer alone. The Lord gave him great powers. The only condition is that in order for the Archangel Raphael to heal, he must be called in prayer. Without your call, without your good will, he cannot interfere in human life, he cannot save by force. And having received such a heavenly patron, you will immediately feel the desired positive effect. Gradually, mental suffering associated with physical ailments will leave you. People who were helped by the archangel Raphael compared their supernatural deliverance from diseases that had tormented them for years with a second birth. For them, it was as if the sunlight began to shine anew, and the Earth was revealed in beautiful colors.
About our smaller brothers and Divine Providence
Raphael is a doctor from God, not only human, but also of all "creatures of the earth." This is important and useful to know for people involved in animal husbandry or simply having a cat, dog, fish, birds, etc. at home. Possessing great healing power in relation to animals, the archangel also helps in cases that seem hopeless to veterinarians. The main thing is the hot faith of the owners in the cure of the pet. Furthermore,you should pray to Raphael if you suddenly lost your four-legged friend - it doesn’t matter if he ran away on his own, or someone picked him up. The Spirit of God will be very useful in such situations - animals feel his angelic care and tenderness, and therefore immediately respond to the call they hear only.
Angel House
The Church of the Archangel Raphael, the largest in Russia, is located in Moscow on Radio Street. Everyone can come there with their needs and problems - be alone with God and His holy helpers, ask for advice and assistance in resolving difficult life situations. For people who strive for spiritual growth and self-development, Raphael can also be useful in terms of enlightenment, revealing intuitive abilities, cleansing the inner, sharpening the mind, improving memory. Thanks to prayerful contact with the archangel, we can not only see, understand and feel the world of God in all its complexity, harmony and grandeur, but also receive a powerful charge of creative energy to realize the talents that the Lord has endowed us with.
Purification of spirit and space
Healing the human body and soul - so to speak, the minimum program for Raphael. Its main purpose is to cleanse and heal the Earth, which was defiled by fallen angels. During the Great Battle, together with other archangels and all the army of God, Raphael will cast into the abyss, destroy the army of Satan for the glory of the Lord and for the joy of people. This is exactly what is said in the apocryphal texts of the book of Enoch. Akathist to Archangel Raphael consists of 13 kontakions and 12 ikos. The last (13th) is read 3 times, then1 and also 1 icos are repeated. Next comes a special prayer. The last to be read are the troparion, tone 4, and the kontakion, tone 8. Together with the archangel Raphael, the archangel Michael, the main intercessor and protector of the human race, appointed by God for these purposes, comes to the aid of people. As the Holy Scripture says, under their command there are 12 angels who heal and heal, cleansing the living space from negative energy. Together they fight ghosts and demons that disturb people, support those who sincerely repent of their sins and want to start leading a new life, clean, aimed at serving the Love of God.
About divine rays
According to theological teachings, human souls and angelic souls are created in certain rays of the color spectrum. For the Archangel Michael, for example, it is blue and means the protection of God, faith in Him and His will. This is the first one. The second ray - golden, hot, sunny color, means high wisdom and enlightenment, raised to the level of the divine. The holy archangel Raphael belongs to the 5th ray, emerald green. If, after fervent prayers, you see sparks of this color or their reflections in the air, then you can joyfully feel his bright presence. It is very important that the Mother of God herself, who embodies the light of mercy, compassion, tenderness, meekness and love, was appointed as Raphael's assistant. After all, all this is so lacking for the sick, unfortunate, exhausted by bodily ailments. What should we ask the Higher Powers in the person of the archangel and the Virgin Mary? First, about spiritual revelations: insights, prophetic dreams, about everything that can help to understand the Truth. In-secondly, about the cure, if the body is sick, and the healing of the soul, mind, spirit. Thirdly, about the successful assimilation of various sciences, the development of traditional and alternative medicine, the discovery of new drugs and methods of treatment. Call him and Archangel Raphael will help you!
