For finding things that are lost
Saint Phanourios the Martyr “I usually like to Pray to Saint Phanourios not only just for things that we’ve lost but to find our Spiritual identity, for our Souls…” – FD
Saint Monica of Hippo A Bishop did reassure her saying, “Go on your way, and God bless you, for it is not possible that the son of these tears should be lost.”
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For an increase of faith
Saint Peter, Chief of the Apostles
Saint Joseph the Betrothed Having a tempest of doubting thoughts within, the chaste Joseph was troubled; for he suspected a secret union as he beheld thee unwed, O blameless one; but when he learned of thy conception through the Holy Spirit, he cried: Alleluia.
Saint Varus the Martyr “I beseech you, O Holy servants of God, Pray for me to Christ that He have mercy upon me, for it is my desire to suffer for Him, but I have not the strength to do so. I fear the cruel torments I see you have undergone.”… The Saints said: “Therefore, come, O brother, and tread with us the path of Martyrdom, which leads to the Master Who looks down upon our struggles. Suffer together with us…’ When he heard these things, the heart of Varus was set afire with love for God, and he wished to endure torment for Jesus Christ…”
Saint John Climacus “Ascend brothers, ascend eagerly to the Mountain of the Lord.”
Saint Photini the Samaritan Woman
Saint Longinus the Centurion “Truly this was the Son of God!”
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For those of a different faith
Saint Paul, Chief of the Apostles
Saint Vladimir, Grand Prince of Kiev Upon finding out that other faiths existed beyond his own paganism, he decided to send his envoys out into the world to find out what was true faith on earth. His envoys met with Muslims, but felt that there was no joy among them, and that their faith was very mechanical. The envoys also met with Jews and Catholics, but were still unimpressed. Everything changed, however, when the envoys arrived in Constantinople. Upon attending Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia, the envoys said, “We no longer knew whether we were in heaven or on earth.” Taking the word of his envoys, Saint Vladimir had himself and his nation Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Church. Saint Vladimir changed completely after his Baptism. He destroyed all the pagan statues that stood in Kievan Rus’, and replaced them with Churches…
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For spiritual help and consolation
Saint Seraphim of Sarov “When I am dead, come to me at my grave, and the more often the better. Whatever is in your Soul, whatever may have happened to you, come to me as when I was alive and kneeling on the ground, cast all your bitterness upon my grave. Tell me everything and I shall listen to you, and all the bitterness will fly away from you. And as you spoke to me when I was alive, do so now. For I am living and I shall be forever.”
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For help with fasting
Saint Sophia Kleisoura the Fool-for-Christ
Saint John the New Martyr of Monemvasia But Saint John did not even taste the food, but Prayed to the Virgin Mary to help him not to break the Fast, preferring to be killed than to spoil his fasting…
Saint Pimen the Faster of the Kiev Caves His outward fasting corresponded to an inward abstention from any actions, thoughts or feelings that were displeasing to God…
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For help forgiving someone
Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos “Christ on the Cross forgave the sins of the robber who repented at the last moment. Try to be worthy of God’s forgiveness.”
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For help in repentance
Saint John the Forerunner “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Saint Andrew of Crete “My Soul, my Soul, arise! Why are you sleeping? The end is drawing near, and you will be confounded. Awake, then, and be watchful, that Christ our God may spare you, Who is everywhere present and fills all things.”
Saint James the Ascetic “Have mercy on me, though I am irreverent and undeserving. Have pity and compassion on me, who am filled with passions.”
Saint Peter, Chief of the Apostles
Prophet David the Psalmist “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your Great Mercy; and according to the multitude of Your compassions blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin… Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me…”