There are times when traditional medicine does not inspire hope, and even folk methods do not guarantee that the disease will pass. This situation is especially sensitive if your child is sick. Often in such cases, a prayer for the he alth of children comes to the rescue, which is said both in church and at home, near the baby's bed. It is believed that it is the Lord's will that can save any suffering person from the disease.
Which icons suit you
In the Orthodox religion, there are many Holy images that you can turn to with requests for the healing of your own baby. However, most often a prayer is said for the he alth of the child to the Mother of God, as the one who managed to raise and make her own son a great man. It is desirable that a prayer addressed to the Mother of God be pronounced directly in front of her icon. There are three most common faces that are capable ofheal all children's ailments.
Most Popular Face
The first one is the Theotokos Quick to Hearing. The prayer for the he alth of children, uttered to her, is considered universal. You can ask the Mother of God to heal any kind of ailment that prevents your child from living. It relieves both simple ailments, which often bring great discomfort and make babies cry, and serious problems that can have a sad ending. This prayer is also very effective if you do not have enough milk to feed the baby in the first months of his life.
Savior for everyone
The second face has the most appropriate name - the Mother of God the Healer. The prayer for the he alth of children, uttered by this particular Saint, is the most serious, the most effective. Often, parents resort to it in the most difficult cases, when the child is terminally ill, or the child is seriously injured. But it should be borne in mind that no matter how serious the problems associated with the well-being of your baby are, it is God's Will for everything. Do not forget to say these cherished words after each of your appeals to the Higher Forces, and then they will fully help you and support you in everything.
Pray more often
Another face that is customarily addressed is the Theodorovskaya Mother of God. This prayer for the he alth of children is read both in cases of serious illnesses and for prevention. If you won't forgetturn to her icon, you can not only cure your child of ailments, but also prevent the appearance of such. You can pray to the Mother of God Feodorovskaya in the temple, or you can purchase an icon in the church shop, place it at home and contact it as needed.
Additional healing icons
Often a prayer is said for the he alth of the child to Matrona, as the Holy Martyr, who herself, as a child, was able to overcome all hardships and illnesses. It is believed that Matrona is able to heal everyone and everything. They turn to her when the baby is he althy in order to strengthen him in this position. When your child gets sick, it would also be advisable to read the prayer of this Saint. Sometimes she is asked to guard the peace of already buried children.
