Testimonies of God's help

Stories of people who received help, consolation and healing through prayer. At the centre of each of them is not the miracle itself but the Lord, who showed His mercy. The saints are our intercessors before God, and the source of every healing is God Himself. Read, give thanks together with the authors and pray for one another.

WHERE THESE STORIES COME FROM

The testimonies are collected by Nun Maria

For many years Nun Maria (Glushchenko), a resident of the dependency of the Holy Dormition Convent in Kemerovo, has collected the stories of people who received help through the prayers of St Gabriel (Urgebadze).

With her blessing and kind permission we publish a selection of these testimonies. Each story is the living testimony of a person who experienced God's mercy after turning in prayer to St Gabriel.

Nun Maria (Glushchenko) with the icon of St Gabriel
Nun Maria (Glushchenko) with the icon of St Gabriel and the book of testimonies

A Swelling Disappeared After Family Prayer

For two years, my child had a painful swelling at the back of his head that resembled a fluid-filled sac. It caused constant pain. The boy could not even touch the affected area. During a pilgrimage, I took a little soil…

Kaspi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

Surgery Was No Longer Necessary

Our thirteen-year-old son had a serious eye condition. His sight gradually deteriorated and reached a severe degree of short-sightedness. The doctors said that the condition was continuing to progress and recommended ano…

Tbilisi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

A Return to Life

A severe illness had almost deprived me of all strength. The doctors diagnosed cirrhosis of the liver. My condition was so serious that I was carried on a stretcher directly from the hospital to Samtavro Monastery, to th…

Kutaisi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

The Lord Granted Relief After Long Suffering

For a long time, I suffered from a severe skin condition: psoriasis. Ulcers covered almost my entire body and caused constant pain. I could not even lie on my back. One day, a neighbour brought me a small amount of oil b…

Tbilisi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

The Gift of New Life

During the third month of pregnancy, an examination revealed a serious abnormality. Doctors discovered a cystic growth in the baby’s abdominal area. The case was considered extremely serious. I was strongly advised to te…

Tbilisi

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

When Hope Remained Only in God

After surgery for a malignant illness, doctors discovered serious complications. Subsequent examinations indicated severe damage to my spine. For several months, I was confined to bed. Continuing treatment required large…

Rustavi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

The Prayers of Parents and Help for Their Child

For a long time, our child suffered from nocturnal enuresis. Every night, we had to wake him several times. We began praying to the Lord daily, asking for help through the prayers of Saint Gabriel Urgebadze. We reverentl…

Tbilisi

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

A Mother’s Prayer for Her Son

My son suddenly became gravely ill. He lost his hearing and sight and suffered from extremely severe headaches. Soon, he could no longer get out of bed without assistance. In search of help, I went to the monastery where…

Tbilisi

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

“Pray, and You Will See God’s Help”

Doctors discovered a fibroma and uterine fibroid and were preparing me for surgery. Because of the illness, my tongue would periodically become numb, which caused me great anxiety. A relative brought me oil from the rest…

Saguramo, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

First Independent Steps After Nineteen Years

My son has suffered from a severe form of cerebral palsy since birth. For nineteen years, he could not even drink water without assistance. When our family received a holy item—oil blessed at the resting place of Saint G…

Rustavi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

Hope That Overcame Despair

Our son Tato was born with a serious condition: hydrocephalus. A tragic error occurred during childbirth, as a result of which the child suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. At only four months old, he underwent his…

Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

“I Am Waiting for You at Samtavro”

This story happened to Elena Getsadze, a resident of Tbilisi, and changed her family’s life forever. At the beginning of 2010, her younger son suddenly became unwell during lessons at school. The boy was rushed to hospit…

Tbilisi, Georgia

Through the prayers of St Gabriel of Samtavro (Urgebadze)

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