Facts about the help of prayer for repentance

Hello, dear prayer companions. I prayed the Akathist to St. John the Baptist, and exactly two years later, I was able to bring my son-in-law to baptism. The baptism went smoothly and quickly, without any difficulties—though I had feared that something might not work out. Glory to God for everything! I thank Bolgar and St. John the Baptist!

Repentance washes the soul like the sacred waters of the Jordan through the prayers of St. John the Baptist. Good afternoon. This is not my first letter of testimony. I have been praying with Bolgar for three years now, using many Akathists. Recently, I began praying the Akathist to St. John the Baptist every Tuesday. To be honest, for quite some time, I have struggled with various fears—almost like panic attacks. I am a single mother with a daughter. I divorced my husband five years ago, and this has also led me to many thoughts of...

Peace be with you, and may God's grace be upon you! I was in a state of deep emotional distress, but by God’s ineffable mercy, I joined the congregational prayer with the Akathist to St. John the Baptist. Just two days later, I felt so much better, and soon, all the heaviness disappeared—God granted me joy and grace! I also faced financial difficulties and joined in prayer with the Akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. By God's boundless mercy, everything was resolved! Glory to God! I give thanks to St. John the Baptist, St. Nicholas the...

Peace be with you, brothers and sisters! On September 16, 2023, I wrote a testimony in the prayer section about the well-being of Russia. If anyone is interested, you can read it—I also mentioned the leader of Belarus there. These past few days, I kept recalling it from time to time… And today, during my morning Akathist prayer to St. John the Baptist, somewhere around the 9th or 10th Kontakion, I suddenly realized—or rather felt—which Akathist I needed to submit a name for. So, for those who wish to join in, the prayer is on Tuesday at 8:00...