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Healings & Miracles of Saint Gabriel[ 3 ] ![]() THE NEW MIRACLES OF SAINT GABRIEL
My daughter studied at flight school to become a civil aviation pilot. Once, during a training flight, her landing gear failed several times. As time passed, the plane's fuel began running out. Then she screamed loudly to herself: Father Gabriel, help me! The plane released the landing gear and she was able to land. This autumn we went to Georgia to thank St. Reverend Gabriel.
My husband Andrey fell ill with seminal cancer. Through the prayers of St. Gabriel and all the saints, the Lord healed him. The tumor shrunk, and when he was discharged from the hospital, his diagnosis was changed. Through the prayers of St. Gabriel, God sent us a wonderful Orthodox doctor! Thank God for everything!
Servant of God Nina 2022 ![]() In the spring of 2019, I read an announcement that an icon and a piece of the relics of Elder Gabriel of Samtavro would arrive in Vitebsk, at the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. The day the relics and icon were present was an exciting one. We waited for a long time, and then a car approached. The sisters got out of the car with the icon. Everyone entered the temple and the service began. At the end of the service, an akathist was read, and not only did the choir sing, but whole congregation. The sisters talked about the life of Elder Gabriel with much enthusiasm and with great love. Having venerated the relics, after being anointed with oil, I felt a sense of calm. I got home at 23:00, but my heart was very calm. The very strong fatigue I had had disappeared, and so as not to disturb anyone, I very quietly began to joyfully sing an akathist. Elder Gabriel taught us to pray for our family. I saw a prayer depicting the Holy Family (prayer 1 - for the deceased family members. Prayer 2 - for the sins of family members) and I realized that I know almost nothing about my grandfather on my mother's side. A precious gift is the prayer of Elder Gabriel to the Most Holy Theotokos, which he miraculously took from the tomb of the Theotokos in Jerusalem. Those were unforgettable spring days. With the blessing of the priest and sisters, I was allowed to take part in a trip to the churches under construction. An icon of Saint Gabriel was taken to these churches since Saint Gabriel is known to help in the construction of churches. The last day of the icon's stay in our city of Orsha had come. The icon and relics were available for veneration at the evening service on October 22. Everyone was very happy. After the service, an akathist was sung. At that time, I had been unemployed for over a year. I endured many refusals at interviews (either my education was not suitable, or my age, or the position was already taken). I was in great despair, and with tears, I asked for help from Saint Gabriel. On October 23rd and 24th, I attended akathist services , after which, on the 24th, a neighbor called me and offered that I work with her. The next day I signed an employment contract. Thank the Lord our God, who mercifully listens to the prayers of Saint Gabriel of Samtavro! I would like to share something with people who are sick, in despair or in trouble. In difficult moments, I take the icon of the elder, read prayers and look into the radiant eyes of the Saint Gabriel for a long time, and everything bad just disappears. No matter how tired or disappointed you are, you will receive consolation when praying before his relics and icons. Many thanks to the sisters, and we look forward to more opportunities to pray before Saint Gabriel's holy relices. It is my dream to visit the tomb of Elder Gabriel in Samtavro Monastery. ![]() I am a servant of God, Nadezhda. I want to describe miracles which occurred through the prayers of St. Gabriel. I first learned about him at an Orthodox exhibition. I bought a book, an icon, but nothing much followed after this. The second time I heard about Saint Gabriel was in the Church of All Saints, but even then I did not understand the significance of this saint. And so, eventually a tragedy struck: my husband died on July 31, 2019, and I really wanted his resting place to be next to the Church of All Saints. We walked all over the territory of the cemetery, but the only vacant areas were very far away from the church. The thought struck me to go to the temple and pray to Saint Gabriel. In less than 10 minutes, my children ran up and said that there is an available place, right across the street from the church. Tears flowed from such happiness, as this is the last "house", a resting place for my beloved husband. Now he will listen to the bell ringing at all liturgies. So today, November 2nd, he was also with me at the feast day of Saint Gabriel, and together we thanked him for his help. I believe that Saint Gabriel will always help everyone, if we turn to him. Thank you, Saint Gabriel, for your fast help! Pray to God for us! Servant of God, Nadezhda 2022 ![]() In 2020, an Arab couple came to visit me. They are very good people who work in the financial sector and are engaged in serious business. We decided to visit the famous ski resort of Gudauri. It was snowing, and the winter season was at its peak, attracting tourists from all over the world. Upon returning to Tbilisi, the husband realized that his ring was missing. The ring held sentimental value as it was a precious wedding gift. Distressed and anxious, they began calling their relatives, fearing it might be a bad omen. I told them about Saint Gabriel and how he helps in various situations. I advised them to use St. Gabriel’s holy oil, pray, and hope to find the ring. The guests took the advice seriously, and the very next day, early in the morning, we left Tbilisi for Gudauri with faith! Of course, considering logic and the laws of probability, finding a ring at a distance of about 120 kilometers was simply unrealistic. Heavy snow, wind, snowdrifts - day and night had already passed, and, besides, no one knew exactly where the ring was lost! Looking for a needle in a haystack is even easier! We went only with the hope of the mercy of St Gabriel. In the forest, somewhere in the mountains, we stopped the car at random. I said the Lord’s Prayer and threw the bottle of myrrh a few meters into the snow. Incredibly, when we dug up the snow, we found the ring in the place with the bottle! The bottle miraculously fell right above the ring! It was an incredible find! How surprised and happy they were! We started praying in our own way! They asked about website dedicated to St Gabriel and began reading the life of the holy father. They started calling their loved ones again, and all their friends and family learned about this amazing incident. The Lord, through the prayers of St Gabriel, showed us all a great miracle! After the pandemic, two years later, they returned to Georgia and with reverence once again asked for holy myrrh from the myrrh-streaming icon of St. Gabriel. Thanks to God! And thanks to our beloved Father Gabriel! Leri 2022, Tbilisi |
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