Mother Of God Of Vladimir

A faithful angel, a guardian of soul and body, do thou vouchsafe him.  Protect, keep, strengthen, and shelter the child in my womb until the hour of his birth.  But conceal him not in his mother's womb; Thou gavest him life and health.

O Lord Jesus Christ, into Thine almighty and paternal hands do I entrust my child.  Place him upon the right hand of Thy grace, and through Thy Holy Spirit sanctify him and renew him unto life everlasting, that he may be a communicant of Thy Heavenly Kingdom.  Amen.

O All-Merciful Christ our God, look down and protect me, Thy handmaiden, from frear and from evil spirits that seek to destroy the work of Thy hands.  And when my hour and time is come, deliver me by Thy grace.  Look with compassionate eye and deliver me, Thy handmaiden, from pain.  Lighten mine infirmity in the time of my travail and grant me fortitude and strength for birth giving, and hasten it by Thine almighty help.  For this is Thy glorious work, the power of Thine Omnipotence, the work of Thy grace and tendrt-heartedness.  Amen.

My most gracious Queen, my hope, O Mother of God, the joy of those in sorrow, help me, for I am helpless.  Intercede thou and pray thy Son, Christ our God, that He lighten for me this season while I am giving birth.  For I know no other help save thee, no other hope save thee, O Mother of God, that will guard and protect me and my child.  For by thine intercession and help we send up glory and thanksgiving for all things unto the One God in Trinity, the Creator of all, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.  Amen.

For other prayers for children and parents please visit one of the following web pages:

Prayers For Parents And Children

A Youth Prayer On Temptations Of Drugs

The Orthodox Duties Of Parents And Children