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Icon of the Mother of God LOOK AT HUMILITY - they pray to the Most Holy Theotokos for the granting of humility and repentance both for themselves and for sinners who do not want to repent, for easing the afterlife fate of the deceased, for protection from false and evil teachings. Prayers before the icon also help in solving housing issues.

Icon of the Mother of God GRACEFUL SKY - helps women get married, find happiness in marriage and motherhood. They pray to the icon for deliverance from drunkenness and other addictions. If you have cherished wish, pray in front of the icon " Blessed Sky", and it will come true. It is believed that the icon provides patronage to paratroopers and helps them in their service.

Icon of the Mother of God SOFTENING EVIL HEARTS - in front of the icon they ask for a family truce or that there is no hostility between neighbors, as well as for peace between entire states. In our culture, the image of the Mother of God, whose chest is pierced by arrows, is one of the most emotional and expressive in icon painting. It makes it possible to feel mercy and compassion. Before her, they pray to soften the hearts of those who come to you with evil thoughts.

Our Lady of Tenderness - the icon is an intercessor both in national disasters and in life ordinary people. Mothers pray for the successful marriage of their daughters, for happiness and prosperity.

Orthodox icons, their names and meaning - important aspect Christian Science studies. 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. You should turn to some of the saints for help in case of 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.

This material will tell you about the meaning of each icon presented, as well as the rules of prayer and the miracles that a specific 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 in 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 the sacred ceremony of wedding 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 in any home near the crib 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 world during coronation. Russian Empire. 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 icons Holy Mother of God with titles. 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 is offered 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 this image is little known, there is even an akathist for it in the Orthodox Church. 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 “Recovery of 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 the times of ancient Rus' the most noble gentlemen and kings were crowned with it. 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, to cast out 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 grant 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 severe hurt, suffering, severe seizures and respiratory diseases, and 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 “Vsetsaritsa” helps those people who suffer from oncological diseases and undergo a number 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 transfer to this image offer their prayers to this moment serious illnesses of soul and body, as well as those who are overcome by infirmity. 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 diseases of the legs, in case of suspected attacks “ evil spirits", as well as protecting 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 restoration of sight to blind people and the successful entry into God’s union of people who love each other. 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

Prayerful appeal to this wonderful, life-giving icon is useful for any limb injuries, serious injuries and upcoming serious 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 divine face is worshiped as usual by women in labor, pregnant and nursing mothers. This icon celebrates Memorial Day on January 12 and 25.


Before 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 healthy physical body and reason, about saving 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 from the right path in life, to preserve a righteous way of life, and helps lonely believers to 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 one 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 another 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. Best location for such an icon - on the contrary 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, with the healing of small children, with paralysis of the lower and lower extremities. 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 their ardor sinful passions, about breaking the chain of bad 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 the Epiphany Cathedral in the city of Kostroma, and it appeared in 1613 and came 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-Handed”


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 icon “Holy Trinity” belongs to the brush famous master icon painting to Andrey 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.



In different life situations, many believers turn with prayers not only to God, but also to various saints. If you choose one specific icon with the image of a saint and pray to it, then the saint will definitely hear the prayers and take the side of the person, helping him. However, there are many saints, so you need to know the icons of all the saints and their meaning (photo) so that prayers in one case or another are heard and help comes. We will discuss which icon to turn to with various requests, as well as the Icons of all saints and their meaning by date of birth (photo).

How icons of all Saints can help

If you turn to the Saints with prayers, they will certainly help a person, protect him and protect him. So, for example, when moving to a new home, if you feel need or trouble is coming, then you need to turn your prayers to Archangel Michael who presides over all angels.



To the icon John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus Christ, the savior of mankind, in the Jordan River, have been converted since the time Ancient Rus' in order to ask for soil fertility and a rich harvest.


In situations where injustice prevails, you should pray to the icon Miracle Worker. This is one of the most revered saints in the world, the protector of the deprived and oppressed. He also patronizes women, children and travelers, fishermen and pilots.



To protect yourself from the natural elements and the consequences they can cause, you should pray to the icon Alexander Nevsky. This saint also helps to ensure that the authorities are more lenient towards people. It was Alexander Nevsky who once headed Russian army to protect the state.



Icon Mother of God "Quiet my sorrows" helps a person cope with melancholy, heals physical illness and emotional experiences. The icon first showed its miracles at the end of the 17th century in the current capital of Russia, when people prayed to it, it healed a noble person.



Holy Martyr Boniface helps to recover from alcoholism, and also helps all gluttons who like to overeat.



The Holy Great Martyr will help protect pets, as well as achieve family harmony and take children under your wing. St. George the Victorious.



If a person is overtaken by illness and misfortune, then he needs to contact to the icon “Iveron Mother of God”. The original icon is kept on the Greek Mount Athos, where it is closed monastery. Their magical properties the icon appeared back in the 9th century, when Byzantine Emperor ordered the destruction of all icons. A warrior burst into the house where the icon was kept and struck the Virgin Mary on the cheek with a sword, blood flowed from the wound, the warrior was stupefied and, repenting, knelt before the holy icon of the Ivesrian Mother of God.



To the prophet Elijah of God applies during times of persistent heavy rainfall or persistent drought.



A person must turn his prayers to the icon of John of Kronstadt, if his child is not doing well in school. And also, if a disease has entered the house that is difficult to cure.



Treatment will also help you cope with illnesses. to the icon “Theotokos of Tenderness”. This icon was kept in the cell of Seraphim of Sarov, who gave it the second name “Joy of all joys.” Seraphim anointed the sick people with oil from the lamp that burned at the knees of the icons, and they received their healing.



Icons of all saints, their meaning differs from each other, as does the image of the saints, as evidenced by photos of the icons. There is probably not a single everyday trouble in which prayers addressed to Icon B would not help well-established Matrona of Moscow. Matronushka helps in the search new job, you can pray to her to guide the child on the right path if some kind of misfortune has simply come to the house.



Helps you cope with family problems icon of Xenia of St. Petersburg. You can pray to the icon both during grief and with requests for happy marriage.



In order to be healed from a disease that does not go away, attention must be given to reading prayers icon Venerable Sergius and Herman.



It is important to turn to the icons of all saints and know the meaning (with photos) in order to get what you want. For example, for a successful catch while fishing and healing from ailments, you need to turn to the icon of the Holy Supreme Ones Apostles Peter and Paul.



Icon "Virgin Mother of God" patronizes those who fight against such serious illness like cancer. Those whose loved one struck by the disease.



Icon of the Mother of God of the Intercession can help if war comes to the country or political conflict, you can also pray to her when you are sick.



There are a lot of icons of saints, from all of them, according to their meaning (with photo), you need to choose the right one, and regularly pray to him in the morning and evening. You can purchase icons in the temple; only saints will help convey a person’s prayers to God.

Icons of all saints: photos and their meaning by date of birth

In Orthodoxy, it is very important to have your own guardian angel who will walk next to a person, instruct him and protect him. You can choose an icon of all saints and find out its meaning by date of birth. Of all the saints, you can pray to the one who bears the same name. You can also select a guardian angel by date of birth, if it is close to the day of remembrance of a particular saint.

To make choosing a guardian angel easier, if you refer not to the name, but to the dates of birth, the distribution of icons by zodiac sign will help.

Anyone born under the sign of Aries can pray to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, which will help solve difficult life situations.

Taurus should direct his prayers to the face of the Iveron Mother of God and Helper of sinners.

Twins

For Gemini, the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God will become a guardian angel. People with this zodiac sign should definitely have this icon at home.

People born under the sign of Cancer can turn their prayers to the icon of St. Cyril and the Kazan Mother of God. The meaning of the icons of all saints and photos can be found out and viewed in this article.

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Leos are not at a crossroads and should pray to the icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet, they are the ones who will be able to help the lions in difficult situations.

Burning bush, Passionate icons will help virgins cure terrible illnesses and solve other problems.



Libra should pray to the icon Burning Bush and Our Lady of Pochaev.
Scorpion

People with this zodiac sign make prayers to the icon of the Quick to Hear and the Mother of God of Jerusalem.

Sagittarius must have icons of the Tikhvin Mother of God and St. Nicholas the Pleasant in their home.

Capricorn

In difficult moments, Capricorn will be patronized by the “Sovereign” icon, which must be prayed to morning and evening.

Aquarius

The Burning Bush and the Vladimir Mother of God will protect all people who were born under the sign of Aquarius.

The Iveron Mother of God will wash the fish in any life situation. You should ask for help and protection from this icon. It is useful to read about.

Icons of all the saints, their meaning and photos can be found in this article; they help overcome difficult situations and can become real defenders in the fight against failures, illnesses and other misfortunes. According to religion, every person, from the moment of his birth, has a guardian angel, whom God gives him. Prayers to the icons of all saints help not only solve complex tasks, but also contributes to the acquisition peace of mind, humility and calmness.

Orthodox icons

The icon is a completely unique phenomenon in medieval culture. There are hundreds of them in churches, try to figure out which one you need. This is where questions arise: which icons should we pray to? Who should I pray to? Which saint? Let's try to figure out which icon is for what.


VIRGIN OF KAZAN - the most revered icon in Rus', for several centuries she has been revered as the Patroness and Intercessor of the Russian land and the Russian people. All the main events in life take place with her, starting with baptism. The icon gives a blessing for marriage, and it is also an assistant in work. They bless young people getting married with it, ask the icon for family well-being and happiness, and also hang the icon near children's cribs. An icon that stops fire and helps those with vision problems. The image of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God helps in various troubles, misfortunes, and illnesses

MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR - one of the most revered, since it was used to crown kings and elect high priests. Before her they pray for the softening of evil hearts, the healing of infirmity, the humility of those at war, the healing of the possessed. She especially protects mothers and their children, gives pregnant women easy childbirth and healthy babies, relieves infertility and diseases of the reproductive organs. The image of a mother as an intercessor in all troubles and sorrows.

Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary of DESPERATE ONE HOPE -Despite the fact that this icon is little known, one of the believers (and this is not prohibited by the church) composed an akathist for it. They pray before the icon in various sorrows and when a person is despondent. Those whose faith has weakened ask the Mother of God to return to their former state of mind and bestow spiritual vigor. They pray to the icon for deliverance from enemies, for the admonition of quarreling people (especially neighbors), for the eradication of envy. She is an assistant in the treatment of modern diseases - alcoholism, smoking, gaming and computer addiction.

VIRGIN OF POCHAYEV - The Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered shrines of the Russian Church. When turning to the Mother of God "Pochaevskaya" they pray for protection from internecine enmity, from enemy invasion, for healing from blindness, both physical and spiritual, for liberation from captivity, they pray for the granting of health and miracles of help in need.

Quick to Hear

Iverskaya

Everlasting color

Recovery of the dead


QUICK TO HEAR - they pray, when quick and urgent help is needed, for the healing of mental and physical ailments, including paralysis, blindness, cancer, and also ask for the birth of healthy children and the release of prisoners.

Iverskaya MOTHER OF GOD - Homemaker. She is considered the patroness of all women, their helper and intercessor before the Lord. An icon used to remove the “crown of celibacy” from both men and women. In front of the icon they also pray for the healing of physical and mental illnesses, for consolation in illness.

ENDLESS COLOR -When turning to the icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color,” they pray for the preservation of a righteous life and the resolution of family troubles. Prayers to this icon help not to make a mistake in choosing a spouse. The flower in the hands of the Mother of God affirms the purity of the Mother of God and symbolizes the unfading of virginity.

Icon of the Mother of God SEEKING THE LOST - seriously ill patients and their relatives make requests. It helps to get rid of vices, alcohol addiction. Repentant sinners who have turned away from God go to these icons. Women ask for a happy marriage and healthy children, helps with eye diseases, fever, headaches. Speak to Holy Mother You can use simple sincere words that come from the heart.

Icon of the Mother of God QUEEN MY SORROWS - pray for deliverance from various illnesses, both physical and mental.

Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos merciful - or “It is worthy to eat”, they pray during mental and physical illnesses, at the end of any business, during epidemics, for happiness in marriage, during accidents..

Feodorovskaya icon of the Mother of God - has long been revered by believers not only as miraculous, but also as especially patronizing family well-being, giving birth and raising children, helping with difficult births. Tradition connects her with the calling of the founder of the dynasty, Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, to the kingdom in 1613. Kept in the Epiphany Cathedral in the city of Kostroma.

JERUSALEM Icon of the Mother of God - 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, and also during an attack by enemies..

TIKHVINSKAYA- The icon is considered a child’s icon; it is also called a “guidebook.” She helps children in illness, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them choose friends, and protects them from the bad influence of the street. It is believed that it strengthens the bond between parents and children, that is, children do not abandon their parents in old age. Helps women during childbirth and pregnancy.

Our Lady of Pochaevskaya - they pray for protection from internecine hostility, from enemy invasion, for healing from blindness, both physical and spiritual, for liberation from captivity., they pray for the granting of health and miracles of help in need.

KOZELSHANSKAYA icon of the Mother of God- pray for the healing of orthopedic diseases, especially helping girls who came to her with a prayer to arrange family happiness.

THREE HANDLE - in front of the miraculous image of the Mother of God, they pray for healing from pain in the hands and feet or their injuries, from fire, as well as from illness, grief and sadness. .

Softening Evil Hearts

Tenderness

Smolenskaya

Barskaya

Zhirovitskaya

Affectionate mother

Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary of SMOLENSK - called “Hodegetria-Smolensk” has been known in Rus' since ancient times. "Hodegetria" translated from Greek means "Guide". The icon for all Orthodox Christians is a guide to eternal salvation; the Mother of God of Smolensk helps everyone who turns to her with prayers for healing from incurable diseases, in search of family peace and in other difficult and insoluble situations, as the first intercessor for us before God.

BARSKIY icon of the Mother of God - pray for good relations in the family, for children and health, she shows miracles of healing and God’s mercy to all those who suffer, who resort to her in their sorrows and prayers.

Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos ZHIROVITSKAYA - they pray in case of persecution of Orthodoxy, in case of doubts, for deliverance from fires, in case of any bodily weakness, they also pray for the arrangement of a girl’s destiny, for a happy marriage.

Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary TENDER MOTHER - pray for children, so that children will be a support in life.

Unexpected joy

Three joys

The Holy Trinity

SEMISTRELLNAYA


UNEXPECTED JOY - they pray for the conversion of the lost, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of deafness and ear diseases, for the preservation of marriage in love and harmony, they pray for the granting of spiritual insight.


Icon of the Mother of God of the THREE JOYS - They pray for the return of what was lost, for salvation from enemies, for release from captivity, for healing and for the successful resolution of any matter. People who came to the icon noticed that after fervent prayer, joy came to their house threefold, for which the icon received its modern name.


THE HOLY TRINITY - The symbol of the “Trinity” is God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, or wisdom, reason, love. One of three main icons that should be in every home. In front of the icon they pray for forgiveness of sins. It is considered confessional.


SEMISTRELLNAYA - This is the strongest icon in protecting the house and any premises, as well as the person on whom it is located, from evil, envious people, from the evil eye, damage and curses. She reconciles warring parties, brings peace and harmony, and is also hired for important matters. At home, she should be in front of the front door so that she can see the eyes of the person entering.


Healer.

Inexhaustible Chalice

Unbreakable Wall

Mother of God of the Intercession

HEALER - they pray for healing of the soul and body, it protects from various misfortunes, troubles, sorrow, eternal condemnation, and takes care of liberation from imprisonment. Childbirth assistant.

INEXHAIBLE CHALICE - they pray for all sinners, the icon calls for an inexhaustible source of spiritual joy and consolation, proclaims that an inexhaustible cup of heavenly help and mercy is prepared for those who ask with faith. It brings prosperity to the home, and also helps to heal from bad habits, drunkenness, drug addiction, gambling.

UNBREAKABLE WALL- In front of the icon for every need: healing for the sick, consolation for the grieving, admonition for the lost, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct husbands and wives, support and warm the old, deliver from all misfortunes. For more than ten centuries this miraculous icon remained intact. That's probably why it's called that

Our Lady of Intercession - they pray for deliverance from troubles, for the protection of the country from enemies...

BLESSED MATRONA - A very strong saint of our time. People turn to her for any difficult issue. She is our “first helper” and intercessor, intercessor for us before the Lord. The relics are located in the Intercession Monastery on Taganka, where every day countless people come and turn to her for help.

NICHOLAY THE PLEASER THE WONDERWORKER - This is the most revered saint in the world. He protects from poverty and need: when his icon is in the house, he makes sure that there is prosperity in the house, protects from need for anything, patronizes women, children, the poor, innocently convicted people and animals. In addition, he is the patron saint of all travelers, drivers, sailors, pilots and just people on the road.

HOLY GREAT MARTYR PANTELEMON - they pray for healing from serious illnesses, he is the patron saint of warriors, since warriors, who receive wounds more often than others, are the ones in greatest need of a doctor-healer.

SERGIUS OF RADONEZH - Founder of the Sergievo-Trinity Lavra in the 14th century. He is the patron saint of all students. They take the icon with them when taking exams and tests. It is very good for the icon to always be in the pocket of your purse or briefcase every day when the child goes to school.


GUARDIAN ANGEL - pray: for help with headaches; about your protection, from insomnia, in grief, about happiness in marriage, about driving away evil spirits, about getting rid of harm from wizards and sorcerers. About the intercession of widows and orphans in despair, about deliverance from sudden or sudden death, about the exorcism of demons. Those going to bed pray to him for deliverance from prodigal dreams. The task of the guardian angel is to contribute to the salvation of the ward, intercede for them during their earthly life, pray to God for them, do not leave them, finally, after death and take away the souls of those who have graduated earthly life into eternity.

SAVIOR PANTOCRANT - often simply “Savior” or “Savior” is central image in the iconography of Christ, representing Him as the Heavenly King. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,” says the Lord, “Who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” The Chief Physician of souls and bodies, who knows about everything, and to whom our prayer appeal should first of all be directed. According to the rules, this icon is placed at the head of the iconostasis.

SAVIOR NOT MADE BY HANDS - they pray for guidance on the true path, for the salvation of the soul, deliverance from bad thoughts and healing. According to church tradition, the first icon was the image of the Savior - the Savior Not Made by Hands.

Icon- not a portrait and not conversation piece, but a prototype of ideal humanity. Therefore, the icon provides only a symbolic image of him. Physical movement on the icon is reduced to a minimum or completely absent. But the movement of the spirit is conveyed by special means - the pose of the figure, hands, folds of clothing, color and most importantly - the eyes. All the power of moral achievement, all the power of the spirit and its power over the body are concentrated there.

Clothing on icons- not a means to cover bodily nudity, clothing is a symbol. She is a fabric from the deeds of a saint. One of the important details is folds. The nature of the arrangement of folds on the clothes of the saints indicates the time of painting of the icon. In VIII – XIV centuries folds were drawn frequent and small. They talk about strong spiritual experiences and a lack of spiritual peace. In XV – 16th centuries folds are drawn straight, long, and sparse. All the elasticity of spiritual energy seems to break through them. They convey the fullness of ordered spiritual forces.

Around your head The Savior, the Mother of God and the holy saints of God are depicted on icons with a radiance in the shape of a circle, which is called a halo. A halo is an image of the radiance of light and Divine glory, which transforms a person who has united with God.

There are no shadows on the icons. This is also due to the peculiarities of the worldview and the tasks that faced the icon painter. The heavenly world is the kingdom of spirit, light, it is incorporeal, there are no shadows there. The icon shows things created and produced by Light, and not illuminated by Light.

Symbolism of gestures

HAND pressed to the chest - heartfelt empathy.
A HAND raised up is a call to repentance.
A HAND extended forward with an open palm is a sign of obedience and submission.
TWO HANDS raised up - a prayer for peace.
HANDS raised forward - a prayer for help, a gesture of request.
HANDS pressed to the cheeks - a sign of sadness, grief.

However, in Orthodox icon painting there are images deep meaning which are not so easy to immediately understand.

One such example is the icon of the Holy Trinity. Not only are there several various options this image, it is still not always clear who exactly is depicted on it. Let's try to understand this difficult theological issue.

Who is the Holy Trinity and what are its icons?

The dogma of the unity of the Holy Trinity is one of the most complex and at the same time fundamental postulates Orthodox faith. According to him, we believe in One God, who is represented in three persons or hypostases - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Each of the hypostases is God, and God inextricably contains all three persons. There is no hierarchy in the Trinity; God the Son is God to the same extent as God the Father or God the Holy Spirit.

Icon of the Holy Trinity

It is beyond the power of a simple layman to fully understand this teaching; the best theologians of the entire Christian world are racking their brains over this. For an ordinary ordinary person who believes in our Lord Jesus Christ, it is enough to understand that the One God has three persons, each of which is equally God. Canonically, icons can only depict what was revealed to people. Thus, it was revealed to humanity big miracle to behold the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, therefore we have a large number of icons with his holy face.

About the icons of Jesus Christ:

As for God the Father and God the Holy Spirit, apparently they never appeared to people. There are places in the Bible where the Lord sent his voice from Heaven, and also the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove. These are all physical manifestations of the other two hypostases that humanity has. In this regard, there is no icon that in its natural form would depict the Holy Trinity (as, for example, there are icons of Christ that reliably repeat His appearance).

All images of the Trinity are deeply symbolic and carry a great theological load. One of the most famous images is “The Hospitality of Abraham.” It depicts a scene from the book of Genesis when the Lord appeared to Abraham in the guise of three angels. It was then that one of the angels announced to Abraham about the imminent birth of his son.

In this image we see three angels sitting at a table and Abraham and Sarah serving them. In the background you can see the Oak of Mamre, the home of Abraham himself, and the mountains. The essence of this image is that symbolically the secret of the Trinity Lord was revealed to Abraham and Sarah in the guise of three angels.

Appearance of the Holy Trinity to Abraham

Icon of St. Andrei Rublev

The essence of the Trinitarian Divine nature is most fully revealed in the image of St. Andrei Rublev. Perhaps this is the most famous and revered icon of the Holy Trinity in our church. The artist abandons the images of Abraham and Sarah, the angels sit alone at the table. They no longer eat the food, but seem to bless it. And there is no food as such on the table anymore - only one cup remains, which symbolizes communion and the Holy Gifts.

Many researchers have tried to unravel the order in which the Monk Andrei Rublev depicted each hypostasis of the Lord. Most experts agreed that in order to emphasize the unity of the Trinity, the artist did not indicate where anyone is depicted.

By and large, for a simple Christian believer it makes no difference where each entity is located. We still pray to the One God, and it is impossible to pray to the Son without also praying to the Father or the Holy Spirit. Therefore, when looking at an icon, it is best to perceive the image as a whole, without dividing it into three different figures.

Even the image itself seems to emphasize the unity of all the characters - the figures of all three angels fit into an invisible circle. In the middle is the Cup, which symbolically points to Christ's Sacrifice for all mankind.

It is necessary to mention that there are various non-canonical attempts to depict the three hypostases of God. The mystery of the Christian understanding of God has always attracted many researchers, and they did not always coordinate their views with the canons of Orthodoxy. Therefore, believers should carefully avoid being carried away by such images. You cannot find such icons in churches; you don’t need to have them at home either.

Icon of the Most Holy Trinity by St. Andrei Rublev

Where should the icon of the Holy Trinity be located and how to pray in front of it

If we talk about temples, then in most of them you can find this holy image. If the temple is consecrated in honor of the Holy Trinity, then the main icon will be on the lectern, in a prominent place. Any Christian believer can come to such a temple and venerate the shrine.

Before the image, prayers can be served, and water can be blessed. Such small services give great consolation to the Orthodox who pray at them for what concerns their souls. You can submit notes with the names of relatives and friends, then the priest will offer petitions to God and for them.

Important! The basis of any prayer service is not the fact of submitting a note with names, but a sincere appeal to God by a believer. Therefore, it is very advisable to attend the prayer service in person.

You can have the icon of the Holy Trinity at home, so that in your personal home prayer turn to the Lord. For this home, you can equip special shelves for images - home iconostasis. All the icons in the family are placed on it. It is worth remembering that when decorating the iconostasis, the central place should be occupied by the icons of the Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by the saints revered in the family.

By Christian tradition It is customary to install all iconostases on the eastern wall or corner of the house. However, if for some objective reasons this cannot be done (for example, the eastern side is occupied by a large window or door), then there is no sin in placing home shrines in any other suitable place.

The main rule is that the attitude towards the place where the images are stored should be reverent. You need to keep it clean, wipe off dust in a timely manner, and change napkins. It is completely unacceptable when the owners maintain order, for example, in the kitchen, but at the same time the sacred corner looks neglected and unkempt.

Icon of the Holy Trinity

What does an icon help with?

In near-Christian circles one can often come across the opinion that one can pray in front of certain shrines strictly on certain issues. You can often hear such advice even in front of experienced parishioners and old-timers of churches. This approach does not entirely correctly reflect the essence of the Orthodox faith.

About other famous Orthodox icons:

In all troubles and sorrows in which we ask for spiritual help, only the Lord God can give us an answer. The saints are our helpers who, together with us, can ask the Lord to give us everything we need for our lives. It’s just that a tradition has developed that prayers in front of certain images help in a given situation. But this is not a strict rule, and a person in front of any icon can ask for anything.

Important! The belief that help comes precisely from the icon in front of which a person prays is a pagan approach and distorts the essence of the Orthodox faith.

Therefore, praying in front of the icon of the Holy Trinity at home or in church, a person can ask for everything that lies in his soul. You just have to remember that you cannot go to the Lord with sinful thoughts, dishonest or obviously bad requests.

Most of the holy fathers of the church say that real prayer is one that does not ask for anything, but only thanks God and entrusts His concern for human life. The Gospel says that not even a hair will fall from a person’s head unless he is God's Will. Therefore, it is best to stand before the shrine with a repentant heart, humility, and the desire to correct your life according to God’s will. Such an appeal will always be heard and a person will feel grace and spiritual help in life.

Video about the icon of the Holy Trinity by Andrei Rublev

 


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