Which image of the Virgin is the most powerful. The most revered icons of Russia

Hello dear readers. Arriving at 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 doesn’t matter which icon to pray before, because prayer comes from a pure heart. But we offer prayer not to the icon itself, but to the one whose image is depicted on it, because all saints have their own strengths.

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

Pray with bright thoughts, forgiving everyone who offended you.

Meaning of 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 exactly to this image. "Seven-strelnaya" will help in protecting housing, protect against troubles, envious, evil people, from curses, damage, the evil eye of the person who wears her icon on his chest.

If it is necessary to reconcile the warring, to bring peace, tranquility, and harmony into the house, then one must kneel before this relic, prayerfully ask for help. They take it with them when they go on responsible business.

At home they put her opposite front door, above half of the wall so that she can "see" the eyes of the incoming person. 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 unkind people. Living in this house can be sure that their family is well protected.

Put it on your desktop, it will protect you from quarrels with superiors and work colleagues. If the soul of a person is embittered, then he can come to face, the Most Holy Theotokos will help to return to good thoughts again.

2. "INEXCEPTIONAL BOWL"

Icon of the Mother of God. The Mother of God comforts, prays for all who stumble, calls to touch the inexhaustible spring of spiritual joy. The purpose of this holy power is hard to overestimate.

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

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

There are many 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 let their children go adult life, are obliged to ask for help, saying prayers in front of the shrine every day.

3. Icon of the Mother of God "HEALER"

It will help to 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. "AN UNINTENDED 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, about words of gratitude. Therefore, many dreams, becoming obsessive, do not allow you to enjoy the new day, and therefore are not heard.

What to pray for at the face of Unexpected Joy

Prayer at the shrine grants:

• Get spiritual power;
• Get what you always dreamed of, but no longer believed to get it. It can be someone's forgiveness, repentance;
• Grants healing of ailments, especially with hearing loss, ear diseases;
• The Mother of God will help find and return the missing people;
• A pregnant woman will be helped to endure and give birth to a healthy child;
• To parents whose children have gone the wrong way, the Mother of God will give them the opportunity to reason;
• Resolves conflicts, helps to come to a happy solution;
• At the relic they pray for the preservation of marriage, love and harmony.

5. "THREE-HANDED"

The miraculous image of the Mother of God grants healing from hand diseases. Prayers protect from fire, various diseases, sadness and grief.

6. "The Quick Listener"

The writing of the image dates back to the 10th century. If you need a fast urgent care, kneel just before the shrine. They are also asking:

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

7. SERAPHIM SAROVSKII

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

Moscow patron. He is prayed to by those whose work is related to weapons, risk to life, as well as athletes and entrepreneurs who open their own business.

9. NICHOLAS THE WONDER WORKER

Protector from need and poverty. If his face is in your house, then he makes sure that there is prosperity in the family, protects from need. He is worshiped by all travelers, pilots, drivers, sailors and all who revere this saint.

In Russia, a particularly revered image of the Most Holy Theotokos. Before this holy relic, the coronation of kings and the election of high hierarchs took place.

Prayers will help to pacify people who are at war with each other, soften evil hearts, heal from bodily and spiritual 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 it can help:

• She protects the house from fires.
• She is asked for help by doctors, military, firefighters, pilots.
• Miraculous fire helps to cleanse oneself of committed sins and mental illnesses.

12. IVERSKAYA ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Virgin Mary grants:

• healing the sick,
• Restocking,
• Getting rid of the raids of enemies.

13. UNFADING COLOR

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

Prayers at the image of the Unfading Color help to marry the person whom fate itself sent. married women may ask for a prosperous family life.

The miraculous face protects and helps women to maintain purity, endurance, good disposition. If with faith you ask for support from the Virgin Mary, then she will surely fulfill your request. The Mother of God will surely help the girls to find a worthy life partner.

When a woman is faced with severe life tests or she experiences mental shock, then you need to kneel at the image of the Most Pure, then life will definitely get better.

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 his personal life.

The guide will help you correct solution will save you from mistakes. Blessing the young before marriage, they also turn to Our Lady of Kazan. The life of the young 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, then 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, cross your hands;
2. Leave all annoying thoughts;
3. Light candles, kneel down, read a prayer service;
4. Say the request in your own words, coming from a pure 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 gets rid of despondency and depression.

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

17. Icon "INDESTROYABLE WALL"

Named in honor of its stamina, undamaged, no matter what disasters, elements and wars the image of the Mother of God, located in the Kiev monastery, has experienced.

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

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

18. Grieving

The icon of the Mother of God helps people:

• Gives the necessary benefits to those who need them;
• Brings comfort in sorrow, 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. THE JOY OF ALL THE JOYS

The miraculous icon will help if you pray without fuss and anger in your heart:

• About the return of lost things;
• For salvation from slander and slander;
• On release from prison;
• On successful completion litigation;
• About assistance during a trip to a foreign country;
• About those who serve in "hot spots".

20. TRINITY

Prayer appeal to the Holy Trinity will help to cope with any trials, to find the right way. In front of the shrine, prayers must be read in order to be cleansed of those sins that torment you, do not allow you to live in peace. It is believed that the prayer said at the icon "Holy Trinity" is a direct conversation with God.

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The icons are ancient and very rich history in Russia. For centuries, they have protected the Orthodox from all sorts of misfortunes, cataclysms and wars, helped to keep their presence of mind and made them rise again and again from their knees ...

Ancient Russian icons stopped enemy armies and cheered up their own, healed ailments and sent pestilence on the enemy, saved them from fires and directed the formidable forces of nature at the villains.

What icons of Russia are the most famous and valuable? Let's name 30 Russians Orthodox icons, which can be accurately identified as the most famous.

1. Vladimir icon Mother of God

According to legend, the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was painted by the evangelist Luke himself. It was brought to Russia at the beginning of the 12th century as a gift to Prince Mstislav.

The icon was recognized as miraculous after it three times withdrew the invaders from Moscow.

Now the icon is in the church-museum of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi at the Tretyakov Gallery.

2. Icon "Trinity"

The famous icon "Trinity" was painted by Andrei Rublev in the 15th century for the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral. Over the 600 years of its existence, the icon has been renovated five times, but after the restoration in 1919, the author's layer was rediscovered.

Now the icon is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

3. Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The Kazan icon of the Mother of God was found on the ashes in 1579 after the Mother of God appeared three times in a dream to the girl Matrona. Today, the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most popular in Russia. It is believed that it was her patronage that helped Pozharsky's militia to expel the Poles from Moscow.

Of the three miraculous lists, only the St. Petersburg one has survived to our time, now it is stored in the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg.

4. Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God

It is generally accepted that the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God was found in Tikhvin in 1383. The icon is revered as miraculous. According to legend, it was her intercession in 1613 that helped save the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery from the invasion of the Swedes.

Now the icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God is in the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery.

5. Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos

The Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos was brought to Russia in the 11th century. Many miracles were attributed to her, including the salvation of Smolensk from the invasion of Batu Khan in 1239.

There are many lists of the Smolensk icon, but the prototype was lost during the occupation of Smolensk German troops in 1941.

6. Iberian Icon of the Mother of God

The Iberian icon in the 9th century was kept in the house of a pious widow, who saved it from destruction by lowering it into the sea. Two centuries later, the icon appeared to the monks of the Iberian Monastery on Mount Athos.

In the 17th century, a copy of the miraculous icon was brought to Russia. Today you can bow to the image in the Novodevichy Convent.

7. Don Icon of the Mother of God

The Don Icon of the Mother of God is two-sided, on the back is depicted the Assumption of the Mother of God. The authorship of the icon is attributed to Theophanes the Greek. According to legend, the Cossacks presented this miraculous icon as a gift to Dmitry Donskoy before the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380.

To date, the icon is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery and leaves it every year on August 19. On this day, the image is transported to the Donskoy Monastery for the celebration of the festive service.

8. Icon of the Sign of the Most Holy Theotokos

The Icon of the Sign of the Most Holy Theotokos dates back to the 12th century. In 1170, when Andrei Bogolyubsky laid siege to Veliky Novgorod, during procession along the walls, the icon was pierced by a random arrow. The icon wept, and the troops of Bogolyubsky fled in horror.

Until now, the image is kept in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Veliky Novgorod.

9. Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God

The icon was found in the forest near Kursk on the day of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in 1295. In place of the acquired image, a spring immediately began to spring.

According to legend, after the Tatar-Mongol raid, the icon was cut in half, but as soon as its parts were combined, it miraculously “grown together”.

In 1920, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God was taken out of Russia by the Wrangel army. Since 1957, it has been kept in the Cathedral of the Sign of the Synod of Bishops in New York.

10. Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

The exact date of the writing of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God is unknown, but the first mention dates back to the 12th century. The icon is considered miraculous, it was saved from the fire several times, and in 1613 nun Martha blessed her son Mikhail Romanov with this icon when she was elected to the kingdom.

You can bow to the miraculous icon in Bogoyavlensko-Anastasin convent in Kostroma.

11. Pskov-Pechersk icon "Tenderness"

The icon "Tenderness" is a copy of 1521 from the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. According to legend, the Pskov-Caves icon protected Pskov from the siege of the Polish King Stephen in 1581.

Now the icon is in the Assumption Cathedral of the Pskov-Caves Monastery.

12. St. Nicholas (Ugresh icon)

The Ugresh icon appeared to Dmitry Donskoy on his way to Kulikovo Field in 1380. Later, a monastery was founded at that place, in which the image was kept until the closing of the monastery in 1925.

Now the miraculous icon is in the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

13. Icon "Savior of Eleazar"

The manifest image of the Savior of Eleazar was acquired in November 1352. The icon was recognized as miraculous, and the tree on which the icon was found was walled up in the vault of the temple built at the place where the icon was found.

Since August 2010, the icon of the Savior of Eleazarovsky has been kept in the Savior-Eleazarovsky Monastery near Pskov.

14. Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nikola Mozhaisky)

The icon was painted in the first half of the 17th century from the famous carved sculpture depicting Nicholas the Wonderworker with a sword in his hands. In 1993-1995, the icon was restored, revealing the lower layers of paint.

Now the image is in the Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Mozhaisk.

15. Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows

The revealed image of the Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows was found in the bell tower in Vologda. Long years parishioners walked along it, mistaking it for a floorboard. The image was recognized as miraculous during the cholera epidemic in 1830.

To date, the revealed image has been lost, but one of the famous lists, myrrh-streaming icon"Seven Strelnaya", located in the Church of the Archangel Michael in Moscow.

16. Icon of the Holy Matrona of Moscow

Matrona of Moscow was canonized only in 1999, but her icon, painted in the 21st century, has already been recognized as miraculous. The list contains a particle of the cover and relics of the saint.

You can bow to the shrine in the Intercession Monastery in Moscow.

17. Icon of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg

Blessed Xenia of Petersburg was canonized in 1988, but they began to venerate the blessed one during her lifetime.

The most famous image is located in the Smolensk Church in St. Petersburg, where everyone can bow to him.

18. Icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord was painted in 1403. Long time Theophanes the Greek was considered its author, but recent studies have shown that an unknown icon painter of the same period painted the icon. The creation of the image is associated with the restoration and re-consecration of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Pereslavl-Zalessky.

Since the 20th century, the famous icon has been kept in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

19. Icon of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky

One of the miraculous images of Spyridon Trimifuntsky is located in the Church of the Resurrection of the Word on the Assumption Vrazhek. Inside the icon is an ark with the relics of the saint.

20. Icon of St. Basil the Blessed in prayer to Christ

The icon was painted at the end of the 16th century for the Cathedral of the Intercession-on-the-Ditch, which is better known as St. Basil's Cathedral.

The icon is still kept in its original place and is one of the oldest images of the temple.

21. Savior Not Made by Hands Simon Ushakov

The Icon of the Savior Not Made by Hands was painted by Simon Ushakov in 1658. The icon painter was criticized for the uncharacteristic depiction of the face of Christ, but later this particular image became the most popular in Russia.

Now the icon is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

22. Icon of the Savior in the Force by Andrey Rublev

The icon of the Savior in Strength was painted by Andrei Rublev and his apprentices for the iconostasis of the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir in 1408.

The icon can be seen in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

23. Icon of Seraphim of Sarov

One of the most revered icons of Seraphim of Sarov is kept in the Danilov Monastery in Moscow. The image is an exact list from the cell icon of the shegumeness Tamar and contains a rosary, part of the saint's mantle and part of the stone on which he prayed for a thousand days.

24. Icon of Dionysius the Mother of God Hodegetria (Guidebook)

The icon of the Mother of God Hodegetria was painted by Dionysius in 1482. For a long time the image was kept in the Ascension Monastery in the Moscow Kremlin, but now it is in the State Tretyakov Gallery.

25. Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God

The Pochaev icon was first mentioned in chronicles in 1559, when the noblewoman Anna Goiskaya presented the icon to the monks of the Dormition Pochaev Lavra. The icon was recognized as miraculous when its patronage saved the Lavra from the Turkish siege on July 20-23, 1675.

Icons are a kind of conductor between the human and the divine world. Orthodox iconography is famous for the variety of a huge number of faces that are able to heal illnesses, as well as mental illnesses.

Many believers are well versed in icons and their purpose. For those who have recently decided to let faith into their hearts, we offer a selection of the most strong icons with detailed description each image.

Strong icons

Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

It is known from the legends that the Evangelist Luke himself painted this icon. She began to be called miraculous after she withdrew enemy troops from Moscow three times.

For an ordinary person, the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God can help in making the right decision, in healing physical ailments (often they pray to her to cure diseases of the heart and eyes), in getting rid of sinful thoughts and confusion.

Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God
This is one of the most common images in Byzantine and Russian icon painting. Christians associate this icon with a symbol of peace and health. Before the Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, believers pray for protection native land from enemies, about the health of those who went to the front, also about those who travel or are simply far from home.

Iberian Icon of the Mother of God
This face can also be found under the name of the Gatekeeper, Gatekeeper or Portaitissa. She received her first name in honor of the monastery, which is located in Georgia, Iveria.

Often, believers turn to the icon with requests for comfort in troubles, multiplying the fertility of the earth, saving from adversity. You can also ask the Mother of God not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones and even enemies.

Ugresh Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Even in ancient times, people in Russia treated Nicholas the Wonderworker with special reverence. The moral ideal of a saint of God was in tune with the moral order of the Russian people. Nicholas had a meek, humble and merciful character, which impressed people very much.

Today, believers turn to the saint with requests for help in seemingly hopeless situations. It is impossible to accurately determine the special area of ​​\u200b\u200bhis patronage, but one thing is known for sure - all human needs and suffering are close to him.

Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows
Also, the icon can be found under the name "Softener of Evil Hearts" or "Simeon's Prophecy". The face depicts the Mother of God, which is pierced by seven arrows.

The number seven in Christianity symbolizes fullness or excess. In this case we are talking about the endless pain and bitterness of the mother. Believers often turn to the Mother of God for help during outbreaks of quarrels and enmity, anger and anger.

Icon of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
Xenia of Petersburg is one of the most revered Russian saints. The grave of the blessed one is located in St. Petersburg at the Smolensk cemetery, surprisingly, it is always crowded there.

Believers turn to Xenia with prayers for happy marriage, about the successful completion of affairs and undertakings. Also, often childless couples ask the blessed one for the appearance of babies.

Icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord
The Transfiguration of the Lord is one of major events gospel history. On this day, Christ on Mount Tabor told his three disciples the dignity of the sonship of God. Often people ask the Lord for protection from anything that can shake their faith. They also pray before the icon to strengthen their strength and save their souls.

Icon of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky
It was for his virtuous disposition that Saint Spyridon was promoted from a simple farmer to a bishop. miracle worker led ordinary life peasant: he himself worked in his fields, helped the poor, and also healed the weak. Today, prayers to Saint Spyridon lead to material well-being, success in undertakings and work.

Icon of Saint Basil the Blessed in prayer to Christ
The icon was painted at the end of the 16th century for St. Basil's Cathedral. Believers pray to St. Basil for the gift of humility, patience in persecution and ridicule. They also turn to him for help in healing various ailments, in particular drug addiction and drunkenness.

AT Orthodox Christianity there are many icons that give us good luck, happiness and nourish us with faith in God. Many clergymen believe that even just being close to these icons can solve many problems.

Icons usually depict saints or Jesus Christ with the Virgin Mary. Many of the images have such a strong energy that their presence in the home of any true believer is a must. Most of the icons are associated with the holidays. They reflect their essence and meaning. Earlier we wrote about miraculous icons - this article will shed light on the most important icons for our culture.

Icons for good luck

Some of the most famous images are Kazan Mother of God and Vladimir Mother of God. The Kazan icon was found after a fire in 1579. It is associated with a huge number of miracles and healings. She led the Russian people through time to independence and peace. If you put such an icon in the bedroom, it will preserve your health, protect your sleep and give you good luck in love and business.

The Vladimir icon was a gift to Prince Mstislav from Patriarch Luke of Constantinople. This icon saved Russia from the invasion of Tamerlane in 1395, from Akhmat in 1480 and from many other troubles. If you put such an icon at home, you can feel its strong impact on your soul. She will drive away longing and sorrow, replacing them with confidence and good luck. This image helps in love and rapprochement with loved ones.

Icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice". This is main character Christianity, which keeps the human soul from filth. Orthodox clergy believe that this icon was a salvation for many terminally ill or lost souls, for drunkards and sinners. She remains so to this day. This image brings good luck to those who are fighting for their lives and well-being with themselves and their habits.

Icon of the Life-Giving Trinity. This icon was painted by Andrei Rublev at the beginning of the 15th century. The icon depicts the Holy Spirit, the Father and the Son. Its presence in any home brings the family together and gives all its members love and strength for mutual understanding. Earlier we wrote about the icon of the Life-Giving Trinity and the holiday to which it is dedicated.

"Joy of All Who Sorrow"- this is an icon depicting the Intercessor and people suffering from diseases. It also has images of angels that are among people. Prayers for health are read before this icon. By itself, the image of the Virgin brings good luck to any family that has this icon at home.

Always remember that without faith you will not be saved. Good luck and grace emanating from these icons will be received only if anyone lives in your heart, light and faith in God. Pray before these icons, sincerely asking God for what you need in this moment. Don't forget the simple truth - your life is in your hands.

Many of you have probably heard about weeping icons. This is a fact inexplicable from the point of view of science, which strikes with its symbolism. Often, icons bled before terrible events, not only for a particular family, but also for entire nations. This tells us that God sends signs to people. These signs contain a meaning that is understandable to any believer - it is time to say "no" to wars, violence, debauchery and disrespect for yourself and others. This is an indication that God can no longer remain on the sidelines. The time has come to intervene in our lives and show that only faith can be saved from filth. We wish you good luck. Be happy and don't forget to press the buttons and

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