Icon "Blessed Sky". Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Everyone has their own cross, their own icons,
your own poems, your own silence.
In front of the mirror, we often bow,
not noticing that there is still the same emptiness in them..

Everyone has their own guardian angel and their own intercessor icon, which is given from birth.

Pray to your icon, ask the Lord through it for healing and it will definitely come.

Every profession, every direction has its own unspoken heavenly patron. According to tradition, in ancient times all believers had an icon of their saint at home. All icons are sacred.

Many of them emanated a radiant light, others streamed myrrh or smelled fragrant.

Icons have more than once saved cities from fires, capture and destruction. There are countless icons in the temples, and they are all revered.

First of all, icons give people help - they heal, they deliver from death and destruction.

All icons somehow manifest miracles, with their help we find peace and strength.

For each person, the word “faith” means something different.

Some people go to church and pray, others simply believe in their souls and believe that going to church every week is not at all necessary.

And everyone is right in their own way.

After all, faith is in our soul, in our heart. Almost every believer has Orthodox icons in their home, and if someone doesn’t, then these people go to church and pray there. Although an icon is not at all necessary for prayer. In the history of Christianity, icons play a huge role.

In essence, an icon is a certain form of Divine revelation.

And its purpose is to cleanse the souls of people who contemplate it and pray in front of it. They pray in front of the icons. And prayer can be different. Sometimes people ask for help, sometimes they thank you for it. At the same time, the icon is revered, but not worshiped, since only God can be worshiped.

The past is an endless distance, and the more we look into it, the better we see how deep the roots of human history go back centuries.

But there are events that unite all centuries, all peoples, and then time, which, at first glance, mercilessly measures out the earthly human path, seems to cease to exist.

Those who were born from December 22 to January 20, will be protected by the icon of the Mother of God “Sovereign”, and their guardian angels are Saint Sylvester and Venerable Seraphim Sarovsky.

Before Yours Sovereign Icon
I stand, embraced in prayerful trepidation,
And Your royal face, crowned,
Draws my tender gaze towards Him.
In a time of unrest and inglorious cowardice,
Treason, lies, unbelief and evil,
You showed us Your Sovereign Image,
You came to us and meekly prophesied:
"I myself took the scepter and the orb,
I myself will hand them over to the King again,
I will give the Russian kingdom greatness and glory,
I will nourish, console, and reconcile everyone."
Repent, Rus', unfortunate harlot...
Wash away your desecrated shame in tears,
Your Intercessor, Heavenly Queen,
He pities you and protects you, the sinner.

S. Bekhteev

Before the icon Holy Mother of God“Sovereign” pray for truth, heartfelt joy, unfeigned love for each other, for peace in the country, for the salvation and preservation of Russia, for the protection of the throne and the state, for deliverance from foreigners and for the granting of healings of body and soul.

Born from January 21 to February 20 are guarded by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and will be protected by the icons of the Mother of God “Vladimir” and “Burning Bush”. The “Vladimir” icon of the Mother of God has been revered as miraculous for several centuries. Before her they prayerfully ask the Mother of God for healing from bodily ailments, in particular heart disease and of cardio-vascular system. People turn to her for help during disasters, when they need protection from enemies. In front of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in all centuries they prayed for the preservation of Russia. Every home should have this icon, because it reconciles those at war, softens people’s hearts, and helps strengthen faith.

The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was written by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which the Savior ate with the Most Pure Mother and righteous Joseph. The Mother of God, seeing this image, said: “From now on, all generations will bless Me. May the grace of the One born of Me and Mine be with this icon.” In 1131, the icon was sent to Rus' from Constantinople to the holy prince Mstislav († 1132, commemorated April 15) and was placed in the Maiden Monastery of Vyshgorod - the ancient appanage city of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duchess Olga.

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “The Burning Bush” they pray for deliverance from fire and lightning, from severe troubles, and for the healing of ailments. The icon of the Mother of God “The Burning Bush” is depicted in the form of an octagonal star, consisting of two sharp quadrangles with concave ends. One of them is red, reminiscent of the fire that surrounded the bush seen by Moses; another - Green colour, indicating the natural color of the bush, which it retained when engulfed in fiery flames. In the middle of the octagonal star, as if in a bush, the Most Pure Virgin with the Eternal Child is depicted. At the corners of the red quadrangle there are depicted a man, a lion, a calf and an eagle, symbolizing the four evangelists. In hand of the Blessed Virgin a ladder leaning its upper end against Her shoulder. The ladder means that through the Mother of God the Son of God descended to earth, raising to Heaven all who believe in Him.

It used to be: the gray-haired church
Burning Bush,
Crouching in a white snowstorm,
Flashes at me from the silence;
In front of the thoughtful icon case -
Unquenchable lantern;
And falls lightly
Under the light there is a pink snowball.
Neopalimov Lane
The blizzard is boiling with pearl barley;
And Our Lady in the alley
He looks thoughtfully with tears.

A. Bely

The Iveron Mother of God icon is the intercessor of those born with February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexius and Milentius of Antioch. The history of the Iveron Icon can be traced back to the first century, when, out of indescribable love for people, the Mother of God blessed the holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke to paint its image during the days of Her earthly life. Reverend John Damascus wrote: “The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, at a time when the Most Holy Mother of God still lived in Jerusalem and dwelt in Zion, painted Her Divine and honest image on a board with picturesque means, so that, as in a mirror, subsequent generations and generations could contemplate her . When Luke presented this image to Her, She said: “From now on all generations will bless Me. May the grace and power of Him who was born of Me and Mine be with you.” Tradition attributes to the brushes of the holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke from three to seventy icons of the Mother of God, including the Iveron icon.

Before the Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos they pray for deliverance from various misfortunes and for consolation in troubles, from fire, for increasing the fertility of the earth, for deliverance from grief and sadness, for the healing of physical and mental ailments, in difficult circumstances, for help to farmers.

Born with March 21 to April 20 one must ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are protected by saints Sophrony and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor. We do not know by whom and when the icon of the Russian Mother of God Hodegetria was painted, which translated from Greek means “Guide”. The image of the Kazan Mother of God belongs to this type of icon. An ancient Russian monk-icon painter, inspired by the image of the Byzantine Hodegetria, which is believed to have been painted by the Evangelist Luke during the life of the Mother of God, paints his own version of this icon. Its iconography, compared to the Byzantine one, is slightly changed. The Russian version can always be recognized by its barely noticeable warmth, softening the regal severity of the Byzantine originals.

Our Lady of Kazan and her holy, miraculous, saving icon(she returns sight to the blind, gives strength to the weak) are considered practically official intercessors, defenders of Russia from external and internal enemies. It is also popularly believed that prayer before the Orthodox icon of the Mother of God protects and frees the praying person from his visible and invisible enemies, i.e. from evil people and from evil spirits..

The icons “Supportress of Sinners” and the Iveron Mother of God will protect those born with April 21 to May 20. Saints Stephen and Tamara, Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels. The icon received its name from the inscription preserved on it: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son...”. Many miraculous healings occurred from the miraculous image. Surety of sinners means Surety for sinners before the Lord Jesus Christ. Before the miraculous image of the Mother of God, “Helper of Sinners,” they pray for the granting of repentance, in despondency, despair and spiritual sorrow, for the healing of various ailments, for the salvation of sinners.

For the first time this image became famous for miracles in the Nikolaev Odrina monastery in the Oryol province in the middle of the last century. The ancient icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”, due to its dilapidation, did not enjoy proper veneration and stood in the old chapel at the monastery gates. But in 1843, it was revealed to many residents in dreams that this icon was endowed, according to God’s Providence, miraculous power. The icon was solemnly transferred to the church. Believers began to flock to her and ask for healing of their sorrows and illnesses. The first to receive healing was a relaxed boy, whose mother fervently prayed in front of this shrine. The icon became especially famous during the cholera epidemic, when it brought back to life many terminally ill people who flocked to it with faith.

If your birthday falls between May 21 to June 21, one must ask for protection from the icons of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost,” “Burning Bush” and “Vladimirskaya.” Protected by saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine. According to legend, the icon of the Mother of God “SEEKING THE LORD” became famous back in the 6th century in the Asia Minor city of Adana, saving the repentant monk Theophilus from eternal death, who subsequently achieved the highest spiritual perfection and was glorified by the Church as a saint. The name of the icon arose under the influence of the story “On the repentance of Theophilus, the steward of the church in the city of Adana” (7th century): praying before the image of the Mother of God, Theophilus called it “Recovery of the Lost.”

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Seeking the Lost” they pray for the blessing of marriage; people come to her with a prayer for liberation from vices, Mothers come with petitions for perishing children, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of eye diseases and blindness, for toothache, for fever, for the disease of drunkenness, for headaches, for the admonition of those who have fallen away from the Orthodox faith and the return of the lost to the Church.

Icons of “Joy of All Who Sorrow” and the Kazan Mother of God - intercessors of those born with June 22 to July 22. Saint Cyril is their guardian angel. “The Joy of All Who Sorrow” is one of the most popular and widely revered miraculous icons of the Mother of God in Imperial Russia, having a number of significantly different iconographic options. Many sick and mourning people, prayerfully turning to the Mother of God through Her miraculous image, began to receive healing and deliverance from troubles.

According to custom, the Mother of God is depicted according to the words of the prayer addressed to her. “Helper of the offended, hopeless hope, intercessor of the poor, consolation of the sad, nurse of the hungry, clothing of the naked, healing of the sick, salvation of sinners, help and intercession of Christians for all,” - this is what we call the image embodied in the icons “Joy of All Who Sorrow.”

Queen of heaven and earth, consolation to those who mourn,
Heed the prayer of sinners: in You are hope and salvation.

We are mired in the evil of passions, we wander in the darkness of vice,
But... our Motherland... Oh, incline your all-seeing eye to it.

Holy Rus' - your bright home is almost dying,
We call to You, Intercessor: no one else knows about us.

Oh, do not leave Your children who grieve Hope,
Do not turn Your eyes away from our sorrow and suffering.

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet protect those born with July 23 to August 23 , and the icon “Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos” protects them. IN Orthodox Rus' The word “veil” means both covering and protection. On the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox people they ask the Queen of Heaven for protection and help. In Rus', this holiday was established in the 12th century by Holy Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. Having learned that Saint Andrew, the Fool for Christ's sake, saw the Mother of God holding Her veil over the Orthodox, he exclaimed: “Such a great event cannot remain without celebration.” The holiday was established and immediately accepted by all the people in the joyful conviction that the Mother of God tirelessly keeps Her cover over the Russian land. I've been fighting all my life Grand Duke Andrey is against discord and disunity of his land. He firmly believed that the cover of the Mother of God would protect Rus' “from arrows flying in the darkness of our division.”

The Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a great Orthodox holiday in memory of miraculous phenomenon Our Lady in the Blachernae Church in 910 during the siege of Constantinople. The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is a sign of the grace of God covering us, strengthening us, and preserving us. The icon depicts a procession to heaven through the clouds, to the Savior. The procession is led by the Mother of God, holding a small veil in her hands, and behind Her are a host of saints. The icon symbolizes the prayer of the entire Heavenly Church for the human race.

Those who were born with August 24 to September 23. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexander, John and Paul. The “Passionate” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos received its name because near the face of the Mother of God two Angels are depicted with the instruments of the Lord’s passion - a cross, a sponge, a spear. The holy image was glorified during the reign of Mikhail Fedorovich.

“When you pray before that image with faith, you and many others will receive healing.”

Those who were born with September 24 to October 23. They are protected by Saint Sergius of Radonezh. Honest and Life-giving Cross The Lord's icon was found in 326 in Jerusalem not far from the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In memory of this event, the Church established a holiday on September 14/27. The legend of the discovery of the Cross of Christ is closely connected with the life of Saints Equal-to-the-Apostles Helen and Constantine. The Savior showed the life-giving power of His Cross through the revival of the deceased, to whom the Cross was attached. When the Cross was found, in order to give everyone gathered for the celebration the opportunity to see the shrine, the patriarch erected (raised) the Cross, turning it to all cardinal directions.

Now for us the cross is a sacred, most important and most expensive symbol. More than two billion people on earth (more precisely, 2 billion 100 million - that’s how many Christians there are on the planet) wear it on their chest as a sign of their involvement in true God. Two thousand years ago in Palestine, and in many other places, the cross was just an instrument of execution - just like the electric chair is now in America. And Mount Golgotha ​​near the city walls of Jerusalem was a common place for carrying out death sentences.

About three hundred years have passed since the death on the cross and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christianity, despite severe persecution, spread more and more throughout the entire earth, attracting both the poor and the rich, the powerful and the weak. Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, his father was a pagan, his mother, Queen Helena, a Christian. After the death of his father, Constantine had a war with the ruler of the city of Rome. On the eve of the decisive battle, when the sun began to set, Constantine and his entire army saw a cross in the sky, with the inscription “This way you will win.” In a dream, at night, Constantine also saw Christ with a cross. The Lord ordered him to make crosses on the banners of his troops and said that he would defeat the enemy. Constantine fulfilled God’s command, and having won the victory and entered Rome, he ordered a statue with a cross in his hand to be erected in the city square. With the accession of Constantine, the persecution of Christians ceased, and the emperor himself was baptized shortly before his death, because he considered himself unworthy to accept this sacrament earlier.

Saint Paul is the guardian angel of those born with October 24 to November 22. The icons of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” and “Jerusalem” protect them. The history of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” goes back more than a millennium. According to legend, it is contemporary with the founding of the Athonite Dochiar monastery and was written in the 10th century with the blessing of the founder of the monastery, the Monk Neophytos. It is believed that the icon is a copy of the revered image of the Mother of God, located in the city of Alexandria. The icon received its name, now known throughout the Orthodox world, later - in the 17th century, when a miracle occurred from it. In Rus' they have always used great love and veneration of the miraculous Athonite icon “Quick to Hear”, because she became famous for her miracles. Particularly noted were cases of healing from epilepsy and demonic possession; she provides quick help and consolation to all who come to Her with faith.

In front of this icon they pray for spiritual insight, for various infirmities, for cancer, for help in childbirth and for feeding with milk, for children. And first of all, they pray to the Quick to Hear when they do not know how best to act, what to ask for, in confusion and bewilderment.

According to the pious Tradition of the Church, some of the ancient miraculous images of the Mother of God were painted by the first icon painter, the holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, even during the earthly life of the Ever-Virgin. These include Vladimir, Smolensk and other icons. It is believed that the image of the Jerusalem icon was also painted by the Apostle Luke, and this happened in the Holy Land, in Gethsemane, in the fifteenth year after the Savior’s ascension to heaven. In 453, the image was transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople by the Greek king Leo the Great. In 988, Tsar Leo VI presented the icon as a gift to Grand Duke Vladimir when he was baptized in the city of Korsun (present-day Kherson). Saint Vladimir gave the Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God to the Novgorodians, but in 1571 Tsar Ivan the Terrible transferred it to Moscow to the Assumption Cathedral. During Napoleon's invasion in 1812, this icon of the Mother of God was stolen and taken to France, where it remains to this day.

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Jerusalem they pray in grief, sadness and despondency, for healing from blindness, eye diseases and paralysis, during a cholera epidemic, for deliverance from the death of livestock, from fire, during relaxation, as well as during an attack by enemies.

Born with November 23 to December 21 should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God “Tikhvin” and “The Sign”. Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels. Tikhvin icon The Mother of God is considered the patroness of babies, she is called the children's. She helps children in illness, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them choose friends, protects them from bad influence streets. It is believed to strengthen the bond between parents and children. Helps women during childbirth and pregnancy. Also, people turn to the Mother of God in front of Her Tikhvin icon with prayer when there are problems with conception.

One of the most revered shrines in Rus'. It is believed that this image was created by the holy evangelist Luke during the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Until the 14th century, the icon was in Constantinople, until in 1383 it unexpectedly disappeared from the Blachernae Church. According to the chronicle, in the same year in Rus' the icon appeared before fishermen on Lake Ladoga near the city of Tikhvin. The miraculous Tikhvin Icon from the Tikhvin Monastery is currently kept in Chicago in the USA.

The Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” became famous in the 12th century, at a time when the Russian land was groaning from civil strife. The Vladimir-Suzdal prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, in alliance with the princes of Smolensk, Polotsk, Ryazan, Murom and others (72 princes in total), sent his son Mstislav to conquer Veliky Novgorod. In the winter of 1170, a huge militia laid siege to Novgorod, demanding its surrender. After fruitless negotiations, the Novgorodians refused to surrender, and the battle began. The defenders of Novgorod, seeing the terrible strength of the enemy and exhausted in the unequal struggle, placed all their hope in the Lord and the Most Holy Theotokos, since they felt the truth was on their side.

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “The Sign” of Novgorod they pray for an end to disasters, for protection from enemy attacks, from fires, for protection from thieves and criminals and for the return of what was lost, for deliverance from the plague, for the pacification of the warring and deliverance from internecine warfare..

In every home it is desirable to have the Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers. The Iveron Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most famous and revered in Orthodox world. According to legend, Iveronskaya was written by the Evangelist Luke, for a long time was in Asia Minor Nicaea, and from the beginning of the 11th century. permanently resides in the Iveron Monastery on Holy Mount Athos (in honor of which it received its name).

Not far from the Iverskaya monastery on the seashore, a miraculous spring, who scored at the moment when the Mother of God set foot on Athos soil; this place is called Klimentova pier. And it was to this place that the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, now known to the whole world, miraculously, in a pillar of fire, appeared across the sea. The veneration of this image is evidenced by the fact that the Monk Nicodemus the Holy Mountain alone wrote four canons to the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God.

Here is what the famous Russian pilgrim-pedestrian of the 18th century Vasily Grigorovich-Barsky writes about the “Goalkeeper”: “In this beautiful, built temple at the inner gates of the monastery, in the iconostasis, instead of the local ordinary Mother of God, there is a certain holy and miraculous icon, named after the ancient monks Portaitissa, i.e., the Goalkeeper, extremely terribly transparent, with great feathers, holding Christ the Savior on her left hand, her face blackened by many years, both showing the entire image, and everything except her face is covered with silver-plated gilded clothing, and in addition, dotted with valuable stones and gold coins, from various kings, princes and noble boyars given for many of her miracles, where and Russian tsars, queens and princesses, emperors and empresses, princes and princesses, I saw gold coins and other gifts hanging with my own eyes.”

A family icon is an icon depicting the namesake saints of all family members. A family icon is a shrine that connects all family members and unites their spirit. A family icon is part of a family heritage that is passed down from generation to generation. The presence of a family icon in the house brings the family together, strengthens their faith, and helps in various family matters. The spiritual power of such an icon lies in its conciliarity; when offering their prayers, each family member prays not only for themselves, but also for their parents, children and loved ones.

IN Lately The tradition of the family icon is being revived everywhere. On a family icon, the patron saints of family members are depicted all together. Here, as if outside of time, saints gather who pray for this clan, for this family. Among them may be the patron saints of parents who have already passed away - the founders of the clan. To paint such an image, the names of each saint are selected, and rare saints are also found.

Faith is just that: it doesn’t need proof. Nevertheless, over the past two thousand years, so much evidence has been collected for each episode of the gospel history that only a not very informed person can doubt that all this actually happened.

Performing a miracle, that is, fulfilling a prayer, first of all depends on the faith of the person praying.

If the one who pronounces a prayer with his lips does not have a conscious and heartfelt appeal to God, then even in front of the miraculous icon itself, the prayer will remain fruitless...

For everyone who sees the icon of all saints for the first time, it makes a great impression. The meaning of this kind universal image for offering prayers is exceptionally large, for here is represented the entire Army of the Lord, about which in the “Revelation of John the Theologian” (Apocalypse) it is said that when all the saints (both canonized by the church and those whose feats in the name of faith remained unknown) worship the Lamb of God (symbol of Jesus Christ), then the seventh seal will be opened, and the Last Judgment will come.

Most believers are well familiar with the individual icons of all the saints, to each of which we offer prayers, but here you can pray to all of them at once. Moreover, the icon depicts the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, as well as the Mother of God, archangels, biblical patriarchs, holy passion-bearers and teachers of the church. Each of them is the patron of the person who bears his name, so the prayer to the icon of all the saints will be simultaneously addressed to the Lord, to the Mother of God, and to one’s own heavenly patron.

From the history of the icon of all saints

In Orthodoxy, a special holiday has been established - All Saints' Day, which is celebrated a week after Trinity, and the holiday of Trinity, as is known, is associated with the establishment of the Church. All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost and serves as a kind of milestone, the completion of the annual liturgical cycle, when the period of chants of the Colored Triodion ends, and the period of Octoechos begins instead.

All Saints Day is also the day of celebration of the icon of all saints

The earliest known icon on this topic dates back to the 10th century. According to the Apostle Paul, the Church of God honors all who have been granted the gift of the Holy Spirit by their life or death for the glory of the Lord. This means that we need to glorify not only the saints we know, but also the unknown ascetics and passion-bearers who remained faithful to Christ even in the face of death.

Christians have venerated saints since the dawn of time early period distribution Christ's Teachings: apostles, martyrs for the faith, saints, ascetics, rulers who contributed to its approval.

There is evidence that the Feast of All Saints was celebrated already at the end of the 4th - beginning of the 5th centuries

Apparently, this is connected with the sermon of John Chrysostom in memory of “all the saints who suffered throughout the world.” It is characteristic that the day of celebration was also established by this sermon.

Over the long centuries of Christianity, the number of saints has constantly grown; it also grew in Rus', where its Orthodox saints appeared. Therefore, in the middle of the 16th century, the celebration of the Council of All Saints, who shone in the Russian land, was established, timed to coincide with the second week after Pentecost. During the synodal period it was forgotten and restored only in 1918, when the period of persecution of the church began. Since 1946, it has been solemnly celebrated again, as is the icon dedicated to the saints of the Russian Land.

How does the icon of all saints help?

Every Orthodox family has icons of saints along with images of the Savior and the Mother of God. They often exist in places where they have not yet arrived. Orthodox faith, but “just in case” they keep icons of saints as their heavenly intercessors. People pray in front of such icons in difficult life situations, turning their prayers to the Lord through them.

Imagine what power the icon of all saints must have!

But before you make your requests, begin your prayer with glorification, because here are collected images of all the martyrs who suffered for the Faith of Christ, but did not renounce it

Prayer to the icon of all saints helps strengthen faith, gain perseverance in the face of enemies and during periods of difficult life trials.

If you do not have an icon of the saint whose name you bear, you can turn to him in front of the icon of all saints, since he is among them, tell him your needs for healing, family problems associated with the birth and raising of children.

All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost

Prayer to the icon

Holy God and rest in the saints, glorified by the angels with a thrice-holy voice in heaven, praised on earth by man in His saints, giving grace to each by Your Holy Spirit according to the bestowal of Christ, and by that ordaining to the Church of Your Holy Ones apostles, prophets, and evangelists , you are shepherds and teachers, whose word of preaching, to You who acts all in all, has been accomplished in many ways, saints in every generation and generation, having pleased You with various benefactors, and to You, having left us the image of your good deeds, in the joy that has passed, prepare, in He himself was tempted, and he helped us those who were attacked. All these saints and (the name of the saint) remembering and praising their godly lives, I praise You Samago, who acted in them, and believing in Your goodness, the gift of being, I diligently pray to You, Holy of Holies, grant to me a sinner to follow their teaching, life, love, faith, long-suffering, and their prayerful help, and moreover Your all-effective grace, the heavenly ones with them were honored with glory, praising the Most Holy your name, Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever. Amen.

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Saints are people who have acquired special grace, cleansed from sin. When canonization occurs, that is, the glorification of a saint by the entire church, his image is necessarily painted.

The icons depict: forefathers, prophets, martyrs, saints, saints, blessed ones (fools), the righteous, the silverless, the faithful, etc.

People please God in different ways: the Heavenly Father endows everyone with talents in due measure and accepts labors from everyone for His glory, therefore the Church glorifies the saints of God in different faces.

Holy forefathers

The first righteous people in human history. On icons they are depicted with scrolls containing texts from Holy Scripture; the forefather Noah is sometimes depicted with the ark in his hands.

Holy prophets

Prophets include holy people who, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, predicted future events and especially the appearance of the promised Messiah. In the iconography of the prophets there is always an image of a halo as a symbol of holiness and special chosenness of God; on their heads there are prophetic caps or a crown, sometimes they are also depicted with their heads uncovered. The scrolls in the hands contain excerpts from the texts of their prophecies. They are dressed in a chiton and himation, on the shoulders of some there is a mantle - a sheepskin cape

Prophets include holy people who received from God the gift of insight into the future, who proclaimed to the world the ways of His Providence; at the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, they predicted future events, especially about the promised Savior.
The most revered prophets: Elijah (August 2), John the Baptist (July 7, September 11). There are well-known prophetesses, for example, righteous Anna (February 16).
In the iconography of the prophets there is always an image of a halo as a symbol of holiness and special chosenness of God; on their heads there are prophetic caps (for example, the prophet Daniel) or a crown, like the kings David and Solomon; The prophets are also depicted with their heads uncovered; the scrolls in their hands contain excerpts from the texts of their prophecies.

Holy Apostles

The righteous people of the word of God, sent by Jesus Christ Himself to all the ends of the earth. They are traditionally depicted holding scrolls or a book in the form of a codex, with halos around their heads; The clothing of the apostles is a chiton and himation. The Apostle Peter is depicted with a bunch of keys. Four icons of the holy evangelists are always placed on the Royal Doors.

Apostles (in Greek - messengers) are disciples of Christ who accompanied Him during public service, and subsequently sent by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself to all ends of the earth, spreading faith throughout the world. The apostles Peter and Paul (July 12) are called supreme.

Traditionally, the holy apostles are depicted with scrolls or a book in the form of a codex, with halos around their heads; the clothing of the apostles - tunic and himation.

On icons, the supreme apostle Peter is usually depicted with a bunch of keys, which means the totality church sacraments, which are symbolic keys to the Kingdom of Heaven: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it; and I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-19).

Four icons of the holy evangelists are always placed on the Royal Doors. The evangelists Matthew, Mark and Luke are depicted while working on the Gospels, sitting indoors behind open books, and the holy evangelist John is among the mountains on the island of Patmos, where, according to Tradition, he dictated the inspired text to his disciple Prochorus.

Equal to the Apostles

Saints, especially famous for converting peoples to the Christian faith and who lived in the times following the first apostles. Differences may be in the depiction of clothing that is characteristic of their time and people. They are also depicted with a cross in their hands - a symbol of baptism and salvation from eternal death.

Saints

Saints are patriarchs, metropolitans, archbishops and bishops who achieved holiness through the purity of their personal lives and became famous for their tireless care for their flock and for preserving Orthodoxy from heresies and schisms. Among their great host, the most revered saints among the Russian people are: Nicholas the Wonderworker (December 19 and May 22), Ecumenical teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom (common memory February 12); Moscow saints Peter, Alexy, Jonah, Philip, Job, Ermogen and Tikhon (common memory October 18).

Only bishops can be counted among the saints, since they, leading the community, receive the gift of teaching and continue the continuity of apostolic succession through the ordination of new bishops.

On the icons the saints are depicted in their liturgical episcopal vestments. On their head they may have a miter - a special headdress decorated with small icons and precious stones, symbolizing crown of thorns the Savior (but more often the saints are depicted with their heads uncovered); they are dressed in sakkos - outerwear, signifying the scarlet robe of the Savior; on the shoulders there is an omophorion - a long ribbon-shaped cloth, decorated with crosses, which is an obligatory part of the bishop’s vestment. The omophorion symbolizes the lost sheep that the gospel good shepherd carries home on his shoulders.

Miracle Workers

(literally: one who performs miracles, Greek θαυματουργός) - an epithet of saints, especially famous for the gift of miracles and intercession in response to prayer to them.

Among miracle workers, Saint Nicholas the Pleasant is especially revered. Miracle workers are not a special category of saints, since in principle all saints have the gift of working miracles, and witnessed miracles are the main condition for canonization.

Holy Martyrs

Holy martyrs are saints glorified by the Church for their martyrdom accepted for the faith. Martyrs to the new martyrs of our time - successors apostolic ministry, and therefore there is a cross on their icons. Their iconography actively uses the color red as a symbol of shed blood for the faith.

Hieromartyrs accepted death in holy orders, and venerable martyrs- in monastic vows.

Confessors

Confessors The Church refers to those who suffered a lot for Christ, openly professing their faith, endured persecution, torment and torture for this, but survived, avoiding martyrdom. Since the 6th century, confessors have been called saints who have attested to the Christian faith through the special righteousness of their lives.

Stylites

Stylite (Greek στυλίτης, lat. stylita) is a Christian saint from among the saints who chose a special type of feat - continuous prayer on a “pillar” (an open elevated platform, stone, tower, etc.)

Unmercenary

Unmercenary (Greek: ἀνάργυροι) - the face of saints in the Orthodox Church, especially famous for their selflessness, non-covetousness, renunciation of wealth, and generosity for the sake of their Christian faith. The idea of ​​the virtue of unmercenary inherent holiness is based on the unmercenary nature of Jesus Christ. Those without money had the gift of healing and used it free of charge, healing illnesses both physical and mental. Such doctors were, for example, Saints Cosmas and Damian (July 14), the great martyr and healer Panteleimon (August 9), etc.

Blessed (foolish)

Fools for Christ's sake, taking on the guise of madness, enduring reproaches from those around them, exposed human vices, admonished those in power, and consoled the suffering. Among them are St. Basil the Blessed (Aug. 2), Xenia of Petersburg (February 6) and other saints.

External madness, combined with the gift of foresight, behavior that goes against the generally accepted, but allows, regardless of their faces, to expose sinners and call for salvation through awareness of one’s own imperfection and repentance - these are the main features of the feat of foolishness.

The blessed ones are depicted on the icons in the form in which they accomplished their feat: naked or with a light bandage around their loins, in shabby clothes, with chains on their shoulders.

Holy saints

Being family people and living in the world, the righteous saints were awarded holiness for a particularly pious and pleasing way of life to God.

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Orthodox icons, their names and meanings are an important aspect of the study of Christian Science. It is very difficult to imagine any Christian home without a variety of icons, each of which has its own meaning. As the history of religion says, many of them became known to believers many centuries ago. People's religious beliefs have been formed for a very long time, but this does not make icons lose their special cultural and historical significance for parishioners of many churches and temples. Orthodox icons, photos and their names play an important role in bringing people closer to the Lord.

It is believed that every saint can invisibly provide help even in the most seemingly hopeless situation. It is worth turning to some of the saints for help in any serious life situation. Titles Orthodox icons and their meanings will be presented in this article. In addition to descriptions and stories about the wonderful properties of each image, photographs of the most revered of them will also be given.

IN this material It will be narrated about the meaning of each presented icon, as well as the rules of prayer and the miracles that a particular holy face can perform. It also happens that the names of icons from photos already contain information about what troubles this image can protect from. Each icon described will be given a special place in the section. The icon of the Mother of God, painted and kept for a long time within the walls of churches in the city of Kazan, has the greatest authority among believers both in Russia and throughout the world. This majestic and large-scale icon is considered the main protector of the inhabitants of our country. Any significant holiday in the life of a Russian person cannot do without a ritual of worship of this image, be it baptism or sacred rite weddings of loving hearts.

Below we will describe the revered icons of the Mother of God. The photo and name, and their meaning will also be revealed.

It is known that the icon of Our Lady of Kazan helps single believers soon find family happiness, and long-established couples overcome discord in their relationships and begin to live happier lives. Since it protects families, it is customary to hang it near the crib in any home so that the baby is under the protection and protection of the Lord.

In order to quickly figure out which image of the Mother of God to pray to in a given situation, it is better to learn the icons of the Mother of God with their names in advance. Talking about the icon Our Lady of Vladimir, it is worth noting that she is considered no less revered among many religious citizens. There is information that this icon was awarded to the most influential kings in the Russian Empire during coronation. You can pray to this icon to become kinder, to find a family and to be healed from serious illnesses, as well as to make peace with those with whom there was a serious conflict. Also, this image invisibly protects mothers and young children who are in difficult life situations from misfortunes and sorrows. On top of that, this icon helps with infertility and other disorders of the reproductive organs, as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers. These are the most popular icons of the Virgin Mary. Photos and names of other images will also be presented in this article.

As has already become clear even from the description of these two icons, the power of the Mother of God is almost omnipotent, however, like many other icons Orthodox Church. That is why it is so important for every believer to know the icons of the Most Holy Theotokos with their names. Every Christian needs to know at least some facts about the meaning of certain images, as well as some information about the life of one or another Orthodox saint.

As you know, the Lord hears those people who follow Him, observing all church and spiritual laws. Believe in God and be happy. Below are the most revered icons of the Mother of God, the names and meaning of each of them.

Icon of the Mother of God “Blessed Sky”

This miraculous icon They offer prayers to take the right path, and also to ensure that the dead people in the next world have peace and well-being. They praise this icon in the old way, and on March 19 in the new style.

Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Desperate One Hope”

Some names of icons can rarely be heard in church use, but this does not deprive them of their power. Despite the fact that indicates the little popularity of this image, in the Orthodox Church there is even an akathist for it. Prayers in front of this icon can heal despondency, spiritual decline and sorrow. Those believers who are disappointed and have lost their divine spirit pray to the Almighty to perk up, forgive their offenders and reconcile with their enemies. In addition, they pray to the icon for deliverance from envy and reconciliation of warring people, including neighbors.

Modern addictions (gambling addiction, drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking, computer addiction) can be healed by turning to this image of the Mother of God.

Bogolyubskaya Icon of the Mother of God

This icon helps in healing plague, cholera, pestilence and other serious diseases. Worshiped in this image either on June 18 or June 1.

Icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost”

This famous icon They pray for a cure for toothache and headache, vision problems, fever and epilepsy, for well-being in marriage, for the return of faith in the Lord to the heart, as well as for very serious, almost incurable childhood illnesses. In addition, people turn to the same icon with a request to cure addiction to alcohol. The date of the day of praise is February 18 or 5.

Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir

This icon is known primarily for the fact that during its ancient Rus' The most noble gentlemen and kings were crowned. It is also known that with the participation of this image the elections of high priests were held. People pray to this icon to become kinder, to be healed from serious illnesses, about expelling demons from the body. Mothers and their little children can fully rely on the patronage of the Mother of God in this image, and for those who are just waiting for the baby to appear, this image will grant an easy birth and health to the newborn baby. Infertile women can turn to the icon with a request to bestow long-awaited children.

The Vladimir and Kazan Mother of God are the most beloved icons of the Mother of God. Photos and names of these shrines can be found in the homes of even not very devout people.

Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”

Sometimes the names of icons speak for themselves. This icon is popular among people who have suffered strong offense, suffering, severe seizures and illnesses respiratory organs, tuberculosis patients. In addition, here you can pray for the healing of the hands of a sick person. The icon's name day is celebrated on October 6 or 24.

Icon "The Queen of All"

There are quite rare ones, but very strong icons Mother of God, photos with names will be presented below.

The icon of the Mother of God “The Queen of All” helps those people who suffer from cancer and undergo a series of courses of chemotherapy and radiation.

They offer their prayers to this icon during epidemics of plague, fever, ulcers, blindness, and hearing impairment. The name day of the holy image is celebrated on August 6 or 22.

They pray to this icon for the normalization of relations in the country, for justice, for finding joy in the heart, for the absence of hypocrisy in love. The day of this icon is celebrated on March 15 or 2.

This image of the holy Mother of God is prayed to in the presence of severe defects of the soul and body, as well as after any important work has ended. The name day of this icon is celebrated on June 11 or 23.

Those who are currently suffering from serious illnesses of soul and body, as well as those who are overcome by infirmity, offer their prayers to this image. True believers when turning to this wonderful icon receive complete healing for an indefinite period. Name day icons " Life-giving spring»Celebrated on the day of Bright Week.

Prayers are addressed to this holy image against cholera, visual impairment and other similar ailments. The name day of this icon is usually celebrated on September 8 or 21.

Name days are celebrated on Tuesday Holy Week, and it helps with severe fires, as well as with various problems and when there is a need for consolation in spiritual adversity. Memorial Day is February 12 or 25.

It is customary for Orthodox citizens to turn their prayers to this icon in case of mass death of livestock, plague, cholera, as well as in the presence of blindness and problems of the musculoskeletal system. Treatment in a huge number of cases guarantees complete recovery.

This icon, endowed with miraculous properties, is prayed to in case of pronounced paralysis, in case of infection with smallpox, in case of leg diseases, in case of suspected attacks by “evil spirits”, and also to protect against sudden death. The days of memory of the icon are celebrated on March 16 or 29.

in cases where there is a danger of invasion by foreigners, as well as about the return of sight to blind people and successful entry into God's union loving friend friend to people. In addition, such prayer helps to survive cataclysms. The icon celebrates its name day on June 8th and 21st and in October on the 4th and 22nd.

Those who suffer from significant hearing impairments, as well as other similar ailments, bow and pray to this image. This icon celebrates its name day on September 2 and 15.

"Kozelshchanskaya" Icon of the Mother of God

Prayer Appeal to this wonderful life-giving icon useful for any limb injuries, serious injuries and upcoming major surgical interventions. This icon of the Mother of God celebrates the name day on February 6 and 21.

Icon of the Mother of God "Mammal"

This to the divine face Women in labor, pregnant and nursing mothers worship as usual. This icon celebrates Memorial Day on January 12 and 25.

In front of this majestic icon they pray in the name of piety, the triumph of truth, for the revival of mercy and compassion in human hearts, for the acquisition of a healthy physical body and mind, for the preservation of the Christian faith throughout the country. The praise of this icon and its name day takes place on April 12 and 25.

This icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is called upon to deliver people who sincerely pray to Her from fires, floods and other damage to property. Remembrance Day is celebrated on September 4 and 17 each year.

The icon helps not to go astray life path, preserve a righteous lifestyle, and helps lonely believers find true love. By sincerely praying before this image and asking for help and advice, you can solve any, even the most difficult problems in family life and relationships between spouses. In addition, the icon helps seriously ill believers to heal as quickly as possible. Remembrance Day is celebrated on April 3 and 16.

There are usually queues of deaf and hard of hearing people waiting for this icon. The icon's name day is December 9 and 22.

All sinful people pray to this icon, and the relatives of gambling addicts, drug addicts and alcoholics also turn with hope. This icon calls for the cultivation of mercy and kindness, as well as for a feeling of joy from every day. The saying on the image reads: “To all who ask by faith it will be given!”

Those who want to be healed of the most serious illnesses offer their prayers to this icon. Name days are celebrated on January 21 or 3.

Since time immemorial, in the mi-well-you-are-a-hundred-of-the-great-sufferings at the birth of children, when death is so close, women The cabbage soup comes with a special-ben-but-hot prayer to the Savior and His Most Pure Ma-te-ri. In good families and in our time you can see the icon of God-ma-te-ri, na-zy-va-e- I think “Help in childbirth.” and all pregnant women who want to give birth to healthy children without problems pray to the unusually grace-filled icon of the Mother of God.

They pray to this truly miraculous icon for the prevention of wars and schisms, for protection from various heresies, for protection from the invasion of foreigners and strangers, for protection from spiritual and physical blindness. Days of respect are July 23 and 5.

This image of the Mother of God is intended to protect believers from cholera and complete loss of vision. The name day of this wonderful image of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on September 16 or 29.

This icon, better than any other, can protect against the evil eye, damage and unkind thoughts of passing people. It is customary to place this icon in the left corner of the hallway so that every person passing into the house is clearly visible. This icon feels envy and curses like no other, which is why they do not take root where this image exists. The best location for such an icon is opposite front door.

Sailors who have suffered a shipwreck pray before this image, as well as those who have blindness, weak legs, deafness, problems with their hands, as well as those who have unwittingly become hostages of terrorists. The day of veneration of the icon is celebrated on November 9 or 22.

This icon is prayed to in case of suspected fetal pathology so that the birth is successful and the child is born healthy. The icon's name day is celebrated on March 9 and 22.

This icon is prayed to by those who work in professions that involve immersion in water. Name days are celebrated on December 20 or 2.

It is customary to offer prayers to this icon in the name of deliverance from drought, disease and general hunger. The name day of this Holy Image is celebrated on October 15 and 28.

This uplifting icon is prayed to in cases of terrible despondency, sorrow and powerlessness. Also, the reason for praying to this icon will be a darkened state of spirit. The name day of this icon is celebrated on March 7 and 20.

"Passionate" icon of the Mother of God

This icon can give a miracle of healing from cholera, vision problems, muscle weakness, and protect from the impending “big fire”. Name days are celebrated on August 13 and 26.

This icon is worshiped when healing the blind and those possessed by demons, with epilepsy, with muscle weakness, when healing small children, with paralysis of the lower and upper limbs. You can also pray to this icon when attacking foreigners. This icon celebrates its name day on June 26 and 9.

Believing parishioners pray to this image to eliminate drought and cravings for vices, including atheism. The memorial day is celebrated on August 8 and 21.

They pray to this icon for the return of lost or stolen valuables, for the acquittal of the obviously innocent and for the release of hostages from captivity. The day of this icon is celebrated on December 26 or 8.

This icon belongs to Saint Seraphim of Sarov and gives seriously ill people quick relief from suffering and strengthening their faith in the Lord. The name day of this masterpiece of icon painting is celebrated on July 28 and 10, as well as on July 19 and 1.

They pray to this icon to moderate the ardor of sinful passions, to interrupt the series of harmful addictions. Orthodox believers celebrate a memorable day for the icon on January 25 and 7.

Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

This icon has been held in high esteem by believers for a very long time because it protects happy families and the health of young children. On top of that, this icon can help with long and difficult childbirth. This image of the Mother of God is kept in Epiphany Cathedral the city of Kostroma, and it appeared in 1613 and fell into the possession of the Tsar of the Russian State, Mikhail Fedorovich.

Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Healer”

This icon speaks for itself. Usually seriously ill Christians turn to her for help. The icon celebrates its birthday on September 18 or 1.

Chernigov Icon of the Mother of God

Those possessed by demons, as well as blind or visually impaired people come to pray to this icon. Name days are celebrated on September 1 and 14.

Icon of the Mother of God “Three Hands”

This icon can very easily heal diseases of the hands and feet, as well as severe mental and spiritual suffering. The date for celebrating the name day of the icon is June 28 or 11.

Above were the most revered icons of the Mother of God. Photos with names will help you quickly find this or that image and find out its meaning.

Icon "Holy Trinity"

The most famous version of the image of the Holy Trinity icon belongs to the brush of the famous master of icon painting Andrei Rublev. There are also images painted by the hands of other equally famous icon painters. The icon shows the faces of the members of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) floating in the heavens. This icon must be present in every home, since its effect is universal. At the moment, the main copy is located within the walls of the Trinity Church in the city of Kaluga.

Other holy icons are also venerated. Their name and meaning should certainly be known.

Icon of the name of the Holy Great Martyr Pantileimon

The image of the Great Martyr is known for its miraculous healing properties. Parishioners who place candles next to this icon and ask for healing receive real Grace from the Lord. At the moment, the most important copy of the Pantileimon icon is in the Church of John the Baptist.

Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow

This saint is one of the most revered in the world of religion. The main monastery, where her relics remain to this day, is located in the capital of our homeland on Taganskoye Highway. The monastery in which the relics of Matrona rest is purely female. Every day, crowds of believers come to the monastery to turn to Matronushka with a prayer for help or with gratitude. In the vicinity of Moscow, namely in Kaluga, there is also an icon of Matrona, and it is located in the Church of the Myrrh-Bearing Women.

Peter and Fevronia

In the same temple there is an icon of the Holy couple Peter and Fevronia, to whom people turn for help in love and family life.

Unfortunately, all the icons are Orthodox; their photos and names cannot be described in one article, because there are a huge number of them. But nevertheless, the main shrines were still consecrated.

Hello, dear readers. When you come to the temple, it is important to know the icons and their meaning in order to immediately approach the image you need.

How to pray in front of an icon

Many people think that it does not matter which icon to pray in front of, because prayer comes from a pure heart. But we offer a prayer not to the icon itself, but to the one whose image is conveyed on it, because all saints have their own strengths.

1. Stand in front of the shrine and cross yourself to attract God's blessing.
2. After you have asked for help, that is, prayed, kiss the image. By doing this you will express your respect to the Lord.
3. After finishing the prayer service, you must cross yourself three times.

Pray with bright thoughts, forgiving everyone who offended you.

The meaning of the icons

This is one of the most powerful icons. The Most Holy Theotokos had to endure many torments, which are symbolized by seven arrows. When a person feels bad, he goes precisely to this image. “Seven Shot” will help in protecting housing, will protect from troubles, envious, evil people, from curses, damage, the evil eye of the person who wears her icon on his chest.

If you need to reconcile the warring parties, bring peace and tranquility to your home, then you need to kneel before this relic and prayerfully ask for help. They take it with them when they go on important matters.

At home, she is placed opposite the front door, higher than half the wall, so that she can “see” the eyes of the person entering. Before installing the relic, it is necessary to read a prayer service. You may notice: a person with unkind thoughts will stop crossing the threshold of your home.

The Most Holy Theotokos will become a protector from criminals, thieves and any bad people. Those living in this house can be sure that their family is reliably protected.

Place it on your desktop, it will protect you from quarrels with your boss and work colleagues. If a person’s soul is embittered, then he can approach the face, the Most Holy Theotokos will help him return to good thoughts again.

2. “INEXHAUSTABLE CHALICE”

Icon of the Mother of God. The Mother of God consoles, prays for everyone who has stumbled, calls to touch the inexhaustible spring of spiritual joy. The purpose of this holy power is difficult to overestimate.

The inexhaustible cup will help everyone who turns to it with faith. She announces that heavenly help and mercy is destined for all who ask. It will help cure those who are addicted to gambling from drunkenness, drug addiction.

The image of the Mother of God should be installed at the head of the bed of a patient with alcoholism or drug addiction and prayed every day.

There are many known cases of healing from drunkenness and other addictions. There is evidence that the relic helped solve housing issues, facilitate the conclusion of transactions for the purchase and sale of apartments and houses.

Parents who send their children into adulthood are obliged to ask for help by saying prayers in front of the shrine every day.

3. Icon of the Mother of God “HEALER”

It will help heal a person not only from physical illnesses, but also mental ones. The relic can be recognized by the image of the Mother of God standing at the bedside of a sick person.

4. “UNEXPECTED JOY”

Our whole life consists of small joys that we often do not notice in pursuit of an ephemeral dream, forgetting about our loved ones and words of gratitude. Therefore, many dreams, becoming obsessive, do not allow one to enjoy the new day, and therefore are not heard.

What to pray for at the face Unexpected Joy

Prayer at the shrine grants:

• Gain spiritual power;
• Get what you always dreamed of, but no longer believed in getting it. This could be someone's forgiveness, repentance;
• Grants healing of ailments, especially with hearing loss and ear diseases;
• Our Lady will help find and return missing people;
• Helps a pregnant woman to bear and give birth healthy child;
• For parents whose children have taken the wrong path, the Mother of God will give them the opportunity to bring them to their senses;
• Resolves conflicts, helps to come to a happy solution;
• People pray at the relic for the preservation of marriage, love and harmony.

5. “THREE-HANDED”

Miraculous image The Mother of God grants healing from hand diseases. Prayer services protect against fire, various diseases, sadness and sorrow.

6. “QUICK TO HEAR”

The painting of the image dates back to the 10th century. If you need a quick one, urgent Care, they kneel before the shrine. They also ask:

• about healing mental illness;
• about healing from cancer, paralysis, blindness;
• prayerfully ask for the birth of healthy children;
• They pray for the release of those who are languishing in captivity.

7. “SERAPHIM OF SAROV”

Saint, especially revered in Russia. A prayer service to Seraphim of Sarov helps to heal from pain in the joints, arms, legs, and spine.

Patron of Moscow. Those whose work involves weapons and risking their lives, as well as athletes and entrepreneurs who start their own businesses pray to him.

9. NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER

Protector from want and poverty. If his face is in your home, then he makes sure that the family has prosperity and protects from want. He is worshiped by all travelers, pilots, drivers, sailors and everyone who reveres this saint.

In Rus', the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is especially revered. Before this holy power, the coronation of kings and the election of high priests took place.

Prayers will help pacify people at war with each other, soften evil hearts, to heal from bodily and mental weakness and those who have been possessed by a demon.

People have always resorted to the help of the icon of the Holy Mother of God. In what cases can it help:

• She protects the house from fires.
• Doctors, military men, firefighters, and pilots ask her for help.
• Miraculous fire helps to cleanse oneself from committed sins and mental illnesses.

12. IVERSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

The Virgin Mary grants:

• Healing the sick,
• Restocking,
• Getting rid of enemy attacks.

13. UNFADING COLOR

She is the personification of purity, innocence, therefore, she stands up for protection young girls, helping them maintain their innocence and chastity.

Prayers at the image Everlasting color help you marry the person whom fate itself sent. Married women can ask for a prosperous family life.

The miraculous face protects and helps women maintain purity, self-control, and good character. If you ask the Virgin Mary for support with faith, she will definitely fulfill your request. Our Lady will definitely help girls find a worthy life partner.

When a woman faces severe life trials or she experiences mental shock, then she must kneel at the image of the Most Pure One, then life will definitely improve.

15. KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Intercessor. She helps everyone who is in trouble or has difficulties at work, as well as in their personal life.

The guidebook will help you make the right decision and protect you from mistakes. When blessing young people before marriage, they also turn to Our Lady of Kazan. The life of the newlyweds will be very happy if the wedding takes place on the day of the celebration of the Holy Image.

Spouses can always turn to this image for help. Saint Mary will help anyone who turns to her with any pure request. If the request is negative, it will not be heard.

How to ask for help

If you pray at home, then you need to pray in the morning:

1. Before prayer, wash your face and cross your hands;
2. Leave all annoying thoughts;
3. Light the candles, kneel down, read the prayer service;
4. Say your request in your own words, coming from your heart.

16. OSTROBRAMSKAYA ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

A rare but extremely powerful image that protects the home from evil spirits, the family from outside interference, helps spouses find happiness and love, and everyone else get rid of despondency and depression.

Place it at the entrance, then it will protect your home from all evil spirits and from unfriendly guests. Many people confirm that after private prayer in front of this Holy Face, problems were solved by themselves.

17. Icon “UNBREAKABLE WALL”

Named in honor of its resilience, not being damaged, no matter what disasters, elements and wars the image of the Mother of God, located in the Kiev monastery, survived.

A miracle beyond the control of human reason makes this icon a protector in all troubles, illnesses and misfortunes. The icon will ward off troubles and fires, will not allow dashing people into the house, and will help strengthen family happiness.

Pray at the icon when leaving home, as well as in solitude. The best place in the house for your Protectress, the wall opposite the front door or above it.

18. MOURNING

The icon of the Mother of God helps people:

• Grants necessary benefits to those who need them;
• Brings comfort in grief, helps in difficult life situations;
• Heals physical and mental illnesses;
• Protects merchants on long journeys.

Pray to the face, and help will come to you in work, business and family life.

19. JOY OF ALL JOYS

Miraculous icon It will help if you pray without fuss and anger in your heart:

• About the return of lost items;
• To save yourself from slander and slander;
• On release from prison;
• About successful completion legal proceedings;
• About help during a trip to a foreign country;
• About those who serve in “hot spots”.

20. TRINITY

A prayerful appeal to the Holy Trinity will help you cope with any trials and find the right path. Before the shrine, you need to read prayers in order to cleanse yourself of those sins that torment you and do not allow you to live in peace. It is believed that the prayer said at the Holy Trinity icon is a direct conversation with God.