In the Christian tradition, before an important journey, it is necessary to ask not only the blessings of the priest, but also to pray that the Lord will save the person during the trip. There are certain prayers that are used before going on a trip.
Both friends of tourists and travelers themselves can pray for travelers. First of all, you need to turn in prayer for help on a journey to God. In Orthodox prayer books there is a prayer called the Prayer for the Traveling. Those without prayer can turn to God in their own words, asking for blessings on their journey.
In the Orthodox Church there is a certain prayer service for travelers. He is called that. In any Orthodox church, you can order commemoration of those people who are going on the road. In prayer requests, the clergyman asks for God's help to travelers, asks the Lord to send a guardian angel to people on the road.
There are special prayers in front of the icons of the Mother of God, “The Horned One” and “Iverskaya”. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the main intercessor for the people. Therefore, one who wishes to go on a journey can turn to the Virgin Mary.
Among the saints who have a special grace to help people on their journey, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker stands out. You can read a prayer to St. Nicholas and order a prayer service to him in an Orthodox church.
In addition, those who wish to go on a journey can also pray to their guardian angel, who helps a person during earthly life in all needs.
