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St. Mina’s sufferings
According to Orthodox Christian tradition, miracles are real and are often the result of prayer and fasting. It has been more than 2000 years since the first recorded miracle took place in the Orthodox Church. Early church fathers often mention healing miracles that took place within the church. According to tradition, St. Mina was born in Egypt to parents who were pious Christians. His mother prayed to St. Mary’s icon for her child’s health. She prayed to the saint and heard an “Amen” from the icon.
This miracle occurred when St. Mina swallowed a needle. She then prayed to Saint Menas for help, and the needle was taken out of her throat. This miracle sparked many people to seek her blessings. Her piety and devotion led to her becoming a patron saint for healing in many parts of the world.
The Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt celebrates Menas on 15 Hathor, which corresponds to November 24 on the Gregorian calendar. During this feast, St. Menas’ relic is displayed to the faithful.
St. Nektarios’ prayers for healing
Every Wednesday in the Orthodox Church, we pray to St. Nektarios, the patron saint of Orthodox Christians. His prayers are said to provide peace and healing. He is particularly famous for his work on behalf of those who suffer from various illnesses. In addition to praying for healing, he is also the patron saint of the Orthodox Church.
A parishioner who suffered from cancer and loss of sight was healed through St. Nektarios’ prayers. One day, she venerated the icon of St. Nektarios and was overcome with pain. Then, she noticed blood on the ground. Then, she realized that she had regained her sight. When she went to the eye microsurgery institute, doctors found that the tumor had disappeared.
When Nektarios was still young, he spent his days at the local school in Silivria. Later, he was ordained a priest and was consecrated Bishop of Pentapol, and in 1889, he was elevated to Metropolitan. His high position, however, did not deter him from his humble ways. In fact, his first sermon was met with indifference by gossiping parishioners. He felt bad about this and tried one more Sunday.
St. Hermolaos’ prayers for healing
The prayers of Saint Hermolaos for healing are very powerful. He was a priest during the reign of Maximian and lived in Nicomedia. He was the son of a pagan Greek family and was educated in the Christian religion. He also studied medicine from the great physician Euphrosynos.
His prayers were powerful enough to heal a patient and he was eventually brought to an Orthodox Christian doctor to undergo a miracle. He was cured of his disease. He was also taught about the Christian faith, and the importance of prayer for healing. He also learned about the power of God’s grace.
St. Sergius the Healer is another great saint who is particularly helpful for healing. The Russian Orthodox Church canonized him in 2011. He is a powerful protector of sick people and he is a patron of the sick. People often place his picture on their sick loved one’s bed to invoke his help. His prayers for healing are powerful and can save a loved one from illness.
Theotokos of Tikhvin
The miraculous appearance of the Theotokos of Tikhvin has been associated with the town of Pochaev, Little Russia. In the thirteenth century, a monk named Yurish saw the Holy Theotokos as she appeared to him while he was taking a walk in the town. He was carrying a torch when he noticed an Icon of the Theotokos hanging over the dining-hall door. The Icon warned him not to pass smoke over it. But he didn’t heed the warning and continued to pass through the dining-hall with the smoking torch, and he was blinded.
The icon is painted in Greek style and is of a large size. It has a dark face and has been restored several times. The last time this icon was restored was in the early fifteenth century by Ignatius the Greek, who had worked with the Moscow prince Yuri Dmitrievich. The icon is said to have a mysterious quality that emanates from it, and X-rays have confirmed this.
St. Nicholas
Several miracles are attributed to St. Nicholas, including saving the sanctuary from the Saracens. His relics are still venerated today. In addition to saving lives, St. Nicholas is also known for restoring sight to blind and deaf people through his prayer.
Nicholas was a true servant of God and a lover of Christ. His stories of miracles often depict him with his hands up in the air, praising God from the depth of his soul. He would also instruct pilgrims in their faith.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
The wonderworking Saint Seraphim of Sarov of Russia was glorified in 1903. He was honored by Metropolitan Anthony of Saint Petersburg and other bishops, including Bishop Nazarius of Nizhni-Novgorod and Bishop Innocent of Tambov. After his death, his relics were transferred to the church of Saints Zosimus and Sabbatius in Sarov. In 1903, Tsar Nicholas II donated a new cypress coffin for his relics. The cypress coffin was placed inside an oak coffin, and the relics were buried in the church.
During his life, Seraphim spent 1,000 nights in prayer. This is considered miraculous by the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially when considering the pain he suffered from his injuries. He grew increasingly popular as a hermit and a healer, and was eventually welcomed by pilgrims. His healing power was said to be due to a direct intervention of the Virgin Mary.
St. Marina’s Monastery
St. Marina’s Monastery is a place where people can pray for their salvation. She is a famous orthodox saint and a woman. Saint Marina’s miracle is related to an incident that happened in her life. Her name means “spirit of peace”. Her miracle was said to help people overcome fear of death.
The family of St. Marina was from Limasol, Cyprus. She was born to an elderly father and gave away all her belongings. Despite her pious upbringing, her father died a decade later. During her early life, she doubled her fasting, prayers and asceticism. She had a soft voice, which was attributed to her asceticism.
St. Irene’s vision
According to the story, St. Irene had a vision and was guided by angels. She also had the gift of knowing secrets. She was able to pass these secrets on to others and saved many souls. She also had a gift of teaching. She helped people understand the truth about hell.
Irene’s pious life was not without challenges. She fought her fleshly passions and was often prone to dark fantasies. To overcome this, she would fall to the floor and pray to God. She would pray to the all-powerful Theotokos, the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, and all the heavenly saints.
