✟ Prayer (Akathist) to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

What does the “Vladimir” Icon of the Mother of God look like? Photo download for free

According to legend, the author of this image is Luke (the apostle and evangelist, companion of the Apostle Paul), but not directly, but indirectly, since it was from the image of the Virgin Mary that he painted that numerous copies (copies that were made earlier) have reached us. The first mentions go back to the 5th century AD. e., when the face of the Mother of God came to Constantinople. Its original storage location would be Israel.

Later (in the 12th century) the image came to Rus'. It was a gift from the Byzantine ruler to Prince Mstislav Vladimirovich. Since then, this image of the Mother of God has been moved many times: to Vladimir-on-Klyazma, where the face received its current name; The icon came into the possession of Yaropolk Rostislavovich, then Gleb of Ryazan. Ultimately, she returned to Vladimir again. However, in the middle of the 13th century, the temple where the face of the Lady Holy Virgin was kept was plundered, the shrine lost its expensive decoration (frame), but was preserved.

After restoration, the icon was moved to Moscow, where one of the miracles happened: in the 14th century it saved Tamerlane and his troops, then for unknown reasons they changed direction, the soldiers did not reach the capital. Where they met the image of the holy face of the Mother of God, the Sretensky Monastery was built. Little is known about further movements. It was assumed that the icon was returned to Vladimir. Already in the 15th century, it was again moved to Moscow, where the face of the Saint helped save Russia from the invasion of the Mongol-Tatars.

Thanks to its miraculous properties
she was left in the capital and placed in the Kremlin church.

Gradually, the face of the Mother of God in this image became patronizing: first for the city of Vladimir (12th century), then for all of Russia. The icon was considered the main shrine of the country. Next to her the sovereigns were crowned kings. Due to the fact that the image became the main shrine, it was used in the election of clergy of the highest ranks. The icons received expensive decorations - frames made of gold and silver (XV-XVI centuries). Now it is kept in the temple-museum at the Tretyakov Gallery.

To recognize the icon yourself, it is recommended to learn more about the features of the face. Thus, the image is classified as a special iconographic type called “Tenderness”. And indeed, anyone who carefully examines the details will discover an unusual side - the tenderness that is so subtly noted between mother and son, and conveyed when painting the icon. So, you can see that the Son of God has fallen to the cheek of the Mother of God, and she is holding him in her arms (Jesus is depicted at an early age).

Mary's gaze is turned to the one praying, while grief is visible
The mother foresaw the fate of her son, which saddens her.

The Mother of God holds the Son of God with her right hand and also touches him with her left. Jesus himself hugs Mary on the neck; one more detail can be noticed - the left leg of the Son of God protrudes from under the robes (the foot is visible).

This icon has other differences. So, on the reverse side, marks are also visible: the throne and instruments of the passions that brought physical suffering to Christ are depicted. However, it was presumably completed later than the face of the Mother of God was painted.

The Vladimir Icon (Theotokos) dates back to the 12th century. Its reverse side is shrouded in mystery - it is still unknown who, when and why painted the images on it. Thus, during research at the end of the 20th century, it was confirmed that the icon was double-sided, which was due to the same shape of some elements. However, already in 2013, with the help of newer technologies, another image was discovered on the back. This is a certain saint, they assume that the Wonderworker Nicholas.

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The history of the appearance of the Akathist to the Vladimir Icon

The first akathist was written in honor of the Mother of God, who saved Constantinople from an enemy siege in the 7th century. The persecution of Christians gave impetus to the development of the genre of church chants.

Akathist is a song of praise, a special type of prayer with which one addresses the Lord, the Mother of God, and the holy saints. The anthem is performed standing, most often at home. The original akathist became an example to follow when composing subsequent hymns of praise.

From Greece, the tradition of writing hymns passed to Eastern European Orthodox countries. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, it was customary to write akathists to every saint glorified by the church. Any Orthodox Christian could become a hymnographer.

The text of the prayer for worship was submitted for consideration to the Holy Synod, where it was censored and received permission/prohibition for further use in liturgical practice.

In the Russian Orthodox Church, the compilers of akathists were (XVII century):

Sylvester Medvedev, monk;
Prince Shakhovsky S.I.;
Archimandrite Joasaph.

Vladimir iconography of the Mother of God - a copy of the image of the Mother of God, made by the Apostle Luke. In 1131, Prince Mstislav received it as a gift from the Patriarch of Constantinople. Until 1155, the holy image was in the Vyshgorod monastery, and then transferred to the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Vladimir. From that time on, the icon received the name Vladimir.

At the end of the 14th century, the Vladimir Icon became first a Moscow and then an all-Russian shrine. At the holy image in the Assumption Church of the Kremlin they were crowned kings and confirmed in the rank of metropolitans and patriarchs. Works dedicated to the icon and its miracles appeared in ancient Russian literature.

Akathistographers to the images of the Mother of God were (late 19th, early 20th centuries):

Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy P. S. Kazansky (“Joy to All Who Sorrow”, “Kazan”);
writer A.F. Kovalevsky (“The Burning Bush”, “Smolenskaya” and “Tolgskaya”, “Quick to Hear”);
Metropolitan Sergius (“Vladimirskaya”).

Metropolitan Sergius (in the world I.N. Stragorodsky) was born in 1867 in the family of an archpriest. Received spiritual education. In 1890 he was tonsured a monk. After 4 years, he was elevated to the rank of archimandrite and received a master's degree in theology.

Before the revolution he held the rank of bishop:

Yamburgsky;
Finnish and Vyborg;
Vladimirsky Shuisky.

The clergyman was repeatedly arrested for opposing the authorities. In November 1926, he was taken into custody on charges of connections with the Russian Church Abroad and preparations for the illegal election of a patriarch. While in prison, he was engaged in composing theological works and religious texts. During this period (at the beginning of 1927), an akathist to the holy image of the Vladimir Mother of God was compiled.

Since the 70s of the 20th century, the publication of collections of akathists began, which included well-known and canonized texts. The Akathist of Metropolitan Sergius (Stragorodsky) was included in the collection in 1981.

Prayer before the Vladimir icon - how to read correctly?

It is important to remember that the praise of the Mother of God, like other Saints, should not exceed in strength the veneration of Christ, the Lord our God. For this reason, you must first turn to the Almighty. To do this, you should find a suitable prayer in the prayer book; it is also permissible to read “Our Father,” since this is the main sacred text of the Orthodox religion. If it is not possible to read it in the collection, you can find it online; an alternative option is to print the text. This will allow you to always carry it with you.

When the turn comes to turn to the Mother of God, this should be done directly in front of the Vladimir Icon. If it is not possible to visit a holy place (temple, monastery, where lists are kept in different cities), you can ask for help and healing from the Virgin, depicted on a small icon from the home collection.

It is recommended to concentrate on the prayer of the Mother of God of Vladimir.

You should not be distracted, because in this case faith is weakened. In addition, prayer texts cannot be spoken automatically. In such conditions it will not be possible to get help. If you pray without feeling, it is equivalent to witchcraft, because sacred words are used for self-interest. Moreover, there is no urgent need to read the prayer to the Mother of God of Vladimir 3, 9, 40 or more times. The frequency of reading is determined individually - as much as the soul requires.

How to read and what they pray to the Most Holy Theotokos before the shrine

The word “akathist” translated from Greek means a hymn during which one does not sit; accordingly, in the absence of any bodily infirmities, such a prayer must be performed while standing in front of the image. According to pious Christian tradition, a lamp or candle should also be lit. The Akathist can be read after the morning or evening rule, or separately, preceding it with the usual Beginning (“To the Heavenly King”, “The Trisagion according to Our Father”).

Any prayer, including the singing of the akathist, must be performed with attention, putting aside worldly thoughts for a while.

Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov taught about prayer as follows: “The effect on the soul of prolonged but inattentive prayer is similar to the effect of heavy rain on an iron roof, from which all the water runs off, no matter how much it spills, without producing any effect on the roof.”

What do they pray for in front of the Vladimir Icon? First of all, it is important to remember that the strict comparison of a specific petition with a specific icon is more like a magical ritual than an act of trust and love. One and the same Lady, our Mother of God, looks at us from each of Her icons. Therefore, your own heart can best tell you the content of your prayer. It can be:

diseases, especially of the cardiovascular system;
physical and mental infirmities;
everyday, material hardships;
petitions for peace and an end to strife;
family conflicts;
difficulties in raising children;
other sorrows - in a word, everything that torments and worries.

Sincere, heartfelt questioning will always be heard according to the word of the Lord:

“And whatever you ask in prayer in faith, you will receive.” (Matt. 21,22)

At all times, Christians turned to the Mother of God for help, as the closest Intercessor for us sinners before the Lord. Countless times She has covered and continues to cover our earthly troubles with Her omophorion and love for Her children, Christians.

“The Most Holy Theotokos rejoices when we pray to Her, read akathists and canons, for she sees the pure love of Her children, who devote themselves to Her and glorify Her.” - Elder Paisiy Svyatogorets instructs.

And the Queen of Heaven in return prays for everyone who needs Her protection, so we should more often turn our heartfelt gaze to Her. After all, according to the well-known troparion, the Most Pure One “At the Dormition you did not forsake the world...”

Author: Eva Smetanina.

Troparion to the Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir, tone 4

Today the most glorious city of Moscow shines brightly, like the dawn of the sun, having received, O Lady, your miraculous icon, to which we now flow and pray to You, we cry out to you: O most wonderful Lady Theotokos!
Pray from You to the incarnate Christ our God, that he may deliver this city and all Christian cities and countries unharmed from all the slander of the enemy and save our souls, as the Merciful.

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Kontakion 1

To the chosen Voivode, our Intercessor, looking at the original written image of Thy, we sing songs of praise to Thy servants, O Mother of God. But You, who have an invincible power, preserve and save those who cry out with gratitude to You: Rejoice, Most Pure One, who flows forth mercy to us from Your icon.

Ikos 1

The Angelic Powers in Heaven silently sing of Thee, Most Pure One, seeing the Divine Glory, with which Thy Son glorifies Thee; but You did not forsake us, the earthly, like some kind of ray, having sent down to us Your icon, first painted by Saint Luke. About her you once said: “In this way may My grace and strength abide.” Moreover, Thy servants are faithful, all the days and in every place the fulfillment of Thy words is visible, we flow to Thy whole-bearing image and, like You, who exists with us, we cry out: Rejoice, Queen of Angels; Rejoice, Lady of the whole world. Rejoice, ever glorified in Heaven; Rejoice, you who are magnified on earth. Rejoice, Thy grace who bestowed Thy grace upon this icon; Rejoice, you who placed this tree for the salvation of people. Rejoice, speedy goodness of God to the Giver; Rejoice, zealous novice of our prayers. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the many miracles that happened when Thy holy icon was brought to Vyshgrad, the blessed Prince Andrei became inflamed in spirit and begged Thee to tell Thy holy will and bless him to go away to the Rostov region. Moreover, having received what we desired and taken up Your icon, we went on our way, rejoicing and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

All people understood Your wondrous procession, O Queen of Heaven, from Kyiv to the land of Rostov, for the sick were healed and other signs and wonders were shown to all who flowed with faith to Your image. For this reason, I hurried to You: Rejoice, who showed miracles in the procession of Your icon; Rejoice, you who healed many sick people. Rejoice, you who do not reject our sighs; Rejoice, you who accept our unworthy prayers. Rejoice, Mother of Thy generosity pouring out upon us; Rejoice, Thy icon who has done us good. Rejoice, thou who bestowest aid in the present situation; Rejoice, you who restore hope to the desperate. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 3

By Thy power we protect, blessed Prince Andrey, the border of Vladimir has reached and here Thy good will, O Lady, is known. Having appeared in a vision at night, You commanded not to leave this place and to place Your miraculous icon here, in the city of Vladimir, so that it would be a blessing to our northern country and a protection for Your people, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having within us the blessed treasure - Your icon of Vladimir, our Fatherland has prospered from strength to strength. In the days of circumstances and misfortunes, You did not abandon our family, O Lady, and in good times You were near, Your faithful people interceding through Your omnipotent intercession, singing Ti: Rejoice, the wrath of God, righteously driven upon us, quenching; Rejoice, you who bow down to the Lord for mercy towards us sinners. Rejoice, for you have heeded the humble prayers of Your servants; Rejoice, for You hasten to bestow Your consolation upon us. Rejoice, for with Your icon you protect us from all troubles; Rejoice, for through this you destroy the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, you who strengthen Your people in the hour of sorrow; Rejoice, you who grant a quiet and serene life. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 4

The blessed Prince Andrei went through a storm of doubtful thoughts, there was no time to survive from many enemies; But You, the All-Singing One, foreshadowed the glorious victory from Your icon with a wondrous sign. Having also been renewed by faith and bold in Your name, you sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the rebel murder of the blessed Prince Andrei, the city of Vladimir rushed to plunder, but suddenly saw your miraculous icon, which had been carried to hundreds of cities of the city, was touched by his heart and fell to his knees in repentance of his sin. O pious people, rejoicing at this grace-filled appearance from Thy icon, hastening to sing a song of thanks to Thee: Rejoice, quenching internecine strife; Rejoice, softening of hardened hearts. Rejoice, for you return those who have gone astray to the right path; Rejoice, for you protect us from vain temptations. Rejoice, you who overthrow all spiritual destruction; Rejoice, soul-harming one who denounces teachings. Rejoice, you who show us the unforbidden path to the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, eternal peace and joy giving us. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 5

The God-bearing star of our father was Your icon, O Lady, who led with light, I conquered the kingdom many times, gained strength from weakness, put to flight the hosts of strangers and found the path to dark prosperity and heavenly salvation. For this reason, the Russian land duly glorifies Thee, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having once seen the people of Vladimir in a wonderful vision, their city was lifted up in the air and Your icon on top of it, like the sun, shining, with tenderness of mind, Lady, Your constant protection of their city and, Your merciful providence for them is glorifying, hastening to Ti: Rejoice, Mother of mercy ; Rejoice, Source of miracles. Rejoice, our cheerful Guardian; Rejoice, O protection of our city. Rejoice, mountain that raises our minds to Heavenly treasures; Rejoice, you who plant love for God in the hearts of the faithful. Rejoice, admonisher of little faith; Rejoice, enlightener of incorrect meanings. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 6

Preacher of Your ineffable miracles, O Lady, Your cathedral temple appeared in the city of Vladimir, adorned with Your holy icon. By God's permission, all its splendor once perished in the fires, but Your holy icon, like an unburnt bush, remains, and having seen and felt Your presence, the faithful will sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Resurrect the light of Your icon, O Mother of God, in the days of the fierce invasion of Batu. Even though the Hagarians were wicked and burned with fire the cathedral temple of Thy and St. Vladimir and the people praying in the church, they killed and abandoned everything to final destruction, yet Thy icon was found again undamaged, striving to sing to Thee: Rejoice, Burning Bush; Rejoice, Infinite Treasure. Rejoice, indestructible wall; Rejoice, Refuge for all who trust in Thee. Rejoice, you who preserved your icon intact in the flames; Rejoice, you who left it for us as a consolation and salvation. Rejoice, for You are our Protection; Rejoice, for You are the constant joy of all the pious. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 7

Although Grand Duke Vasily acquired protection for his capital city, he commanded to bring Your Vladimir icon to Moscow. And at the meeting of her, the prince and saint of Moscow Cyprian zealously went with the consecrated Council and the whole multitude of people, bowing to the ground before her, as if You, the Most Pure One, was coming to them, calling to You: “O Mother of God, save the Russian land,” together and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You created a new sign, O Most Immaculate One, on the day of the celebration of the meeting of Your Icon of Vladimir in Moscow: in a terrible vision, like an omnipotent Queen, surrounded by many armies of Heaven, you appeared with the saints of Moscow to the wicked Hagaryan Khan and commanded you to depart from the borders of the Russian land. Then Your faithful people, having seen the enemy in shame and fleeing, will greet You with joy: Rejoice, invincible victory; Rejoice, Queen of Heavenly Powers. Rejoice, terrible disgrace of the enemy; Rejoice, unexpected joy of Your servants. Rejoice, Hope of all who are deprived of hope; Rejoice, salvation to those who have descended into the depths of hell. Rejoice, who made Moscow glad with the coming of Your icon; Rejoice, for Thy intercession did not leave the city of Vladimir. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 8

The strange victory through Your omnipotent help, O Lady, accomplished without battle, is still brightly glorified by the Orthodox Church to this day. We celebrate the meeting of Your icon in Vladimir and call together all Your faithful children to gratefully confess Your mercies, and to sing to Your Son and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

God sanctify all of You, Most Immaculate, and as His Mother, a ready refuge and a warm cover is given to all of us. Moreover, from the least of the earth and the unknown, the city of Moscow, blessed by You, has been magnified, piously venerating Your icon; For all the Russian tribes have been gathered together and their region over the surrounding languages from sea to sea and even to the ends of the earth, spreading the faith of Christ to everyone, crying out to you: Rejoice, our lands have been taken away; Rejoice, confirmation of the Church. Rejoice, our prayer books are praised. Rejoice, salvation of Your people; Rejoice, our terrifying enemies. Rejoice, thou who driveth away the armies of strangers far away. Rejoice, for through You Orthodox Rus' is supported; Rejoice, for in You the Christian race boasts. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature praises Thee, the Mother of God, who stands before the throne of Thy Son and prays for our country and all Christians. We, Your people, understanding the effect of Your prayers, flow to Your miraculous icon with love and diligently cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The development of earthly art is not sufficient to praise Thee, Most Holy All-Immaculate, and to count Thy miracles in the image, in which the Orthodox Church is magnified, our cities are established and all Christians are divinely rejoiced. Moreover, for Thy great love for us and all Thy mercy, accept from us this song of praise: Rejoice, Thou who have shone forth in the Council of Saints in our country, surrounded and glorified; Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of our representatives, the Russian miracle workers. Rejoice, you who propitiate God through Your intercession for us; Rejoice, ever overshadowing us with Your honest protection. Rejoice, O glorious Protectress of our country; Rejoice, you who call upon You as an ambulance Helper. Rejoice, grace-filled strengthening of those who labor; Rejoice, undoubted salvation for repentant sinners. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 10

Seeking salvation, we resort to You, Merciful Mother, and, Your miraculous icon is now present, all Your mercies, revealed by our Father, we remember with love. May our hope in You not be in vain, O Lady, and have mercy on our weakness and save those who cry to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall and intercession of all who resort to You with faith, O All-Blessed Young Lady, for You have always shown Your mercy to the Christian race, and You have done many and varied good deeds to our Father, from the invasion of foreigners and from all misfortunes and needs of those who have been delivered. Do not be impoverished even now, Lady, quenching the fierce rebellions of sin against us and the cloud of temptations of marriage, for you to sing with skill: Rejoice, Mother of God, extending maternal love to us sinners; Rejoice, by Your power you fill our weakness. Rejoice, you who teach us to understand the mercy of God; Rejoice, you who stir us up to works of mercy. Rejoice, you who put the fear of God in the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, calling sinners to repentance. Rejoice, long-suffering to our inattention; Rejoice, you who awaken us from the sleep of laziness. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 11

The people of Muscovy have hurried to sing praise, Thy salvation has once been improved: having appeared from above, covered with radiant clothing, Thy temple and the city of Moscow have been protected from the burning of fire by Thy robe. Abid, O All-Powerful One, from this place even now, and grant that we may see Your deliverance, so that we may sing with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light of joy shone forth, O Lady, and in these days, when by God’s vision the ancient beauty of the church returned to us and the Holy Council returned to the city of Moscow of the Patriarch, and established a single shepherd and prayer book for our entire country. But You, Most Pure One, from Your Vladimir Icon have granted the lot of this High Priesthood to Your chosen one, so that the scattered sheep of the verbal flock may be gathered back into one by the Russian Church. For this reason we cry to You: Rejoice, joy of those who mourn; Rejoice, O overwhelmed Refuge. Rejoice, you who did not leave us in adversity; Rejoice, for in our humiliation the light of hope has shone for us. Rejoice, you who have looked upon the humble; Rejoice, you who have exalted the lowliest. Rejoice, Praise for our Church: Rejoice for the joy of Your people. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 12

Do not take Your grace from us, O Source of mercy, just as in the days of the hard times of our saints Job and Hermogenes, You heard the Russian land from its final plunder, and You saved the Orthodox faith in it from destruction, so that through Your deliverance we may sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy innumerable mercies, revealed to our generation from ancient years and not fading to this day, we praise Thee, Most Pure One, as our vigilant Guardian and intercession, and Thy Motherly love leading to the flock of Thy Son, with boldness, even if we are unworthy servants, we cry out to Thee: Rejoice, thou who has loved Orthodox Rus'; Rejoice, you who established the true faith in her. Rejoice, thou who preserved our fathers in piety; Rejoice, and you did not reject our infirmity. Rejoice, our unshakable affirmation; Rejoice, our shameless Hope. Rejoice, our warm prayer book; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, All-Merciful Intercessor, Virgin Theotokos, by Your usual mercy we accept this little prayer of ours, as in ancient times, so now have mercy on our Russian land and deliver Your servants from all troubles who cry out for You: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon, called “Vladimir”

O All-Merciful Lady Theotokos, Heavenly Queen, All-Powerful Intercessor, our shameless Hope! Thanking Thee for all the great blessings, in the generations of the Russian people who were from Thee, before Thy most pure image we pray to Thee: save this city (or: this whole, or: this holy monastery) and Thy coming servants and the whole Russian land from famine, destruction , land of shaking, flood, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare. Save and save, Lady, our Great Lord and Father Alexy, His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', and our Lord (name of the rivers), His Eminence Bishop (or: Archbishop, or: Metropolitan) (title), and all Your Eminence metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops. May they govern the Russian Church well, and may the faithful sheep of Christ be preserved indestructibly. Remember, O Lady, the entire priestly and monastic order, warm their hearts with zeal for God and strengthen them to walk worthy of their calling. Save, O Lady, and have mercy on all Thy servants and grant us the path of the earthly journey without blemish. Confirm us in the faith of Christ and in zeal for the Orthodox Church, put into our hearts the spirit of the fear of God, the spirit of piety, the spirit of humility, give us patience in adversity, abstinence in prosperity, love for our neighbors, forgiveness for our enemies, success in good deeds. Deliver us from every temptation and from petrified insensibility, on the terrible day of Judgment grant us, through Your intercession, to stand at the right hand of Your Son, Christ our God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. . Amen.

Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon, called Vladimir

Troparion, tone 4

Today the most glorious city of Moscow brightly flaunts, as if we had received the dawn of the sun, the Lady, Your miraculous icon, to which we now flow and pray, we cry out to You: O, most wonderful Lady Theotokos, pray from You to the incarnate Christ our God, that He may deliver this city and all Christian cities and countries are unharmed from all the slander of the enemy, and He will save our souls, like the Merciful.

Kontakion, tone 8

To the chosen victorious Voivode, having been delivered from the evil ones by the coming of Your venerable image, to the Lady Theotokos we brightly celebrate the celebration of Your meeting and usually call You: Rejoice, Unmarried Bride.

How does prayer to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God help? What are they praying for?

The prayer text is pronounced under various life circumstances, when the person asking needs help and support. Moreover, you can ask the Mother of God for the healing of the sick, for alleviation of mental illness. Other situations when Our Lady’s help is needed:

searching for your life path;
strengthening faith;
help in overcoming temptations;
reconciliation with enemies and loved ones with whom the reader is in a quarrel;

return to faith;
increase of love;
protecting your home from bad weather and enemies;
birth of a child;
strengthening the spirit before an important event.

People turn to the Mother of God when there is a threat of military action, to protect the country, and preserve peace. They note its strength when it is necessary to protect the soul from sin and evil.

They also ask the Lord for forgiveness of sins through the Virgin.

Akathist to the “Vladimir” Icon of the Mother of God – read, listen to the text online for free

Kontakion 1

To the chosen Voivode, our Intercessor, looking at Your original image, we sing songs of praise to Thy servants, O Mother of God.
But You, who have an invincible power, save and save those who cry with gratitude to You:
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Ikos 1

The Angelic Powers in Heaven silently sing of Thee, Most Pure One, visibly the Divine Glory, whereby Thy Son glorify Thee; but You did not forsake us, the earthly ones, like some ray, Who sent down to us Your icon, first written by Saint Luke. You once said about her: “With this image may My grace and strength abide.” Moreover, Thy faithful servants, all the days and in every place, the fulfillment of Thy words is visible, we flow to Thy celestial image and, like Ti Herself, with us beings, we cry out:
Rejoice, Queen of Angels; Rejoice, all the world to the Lady.
Rejoice, ever glorified in Heaven; Rejoice, you who are magnified on earth.
Rejoice, Thou who bestowed Thy grace upon this icon; Rejoice, you who placed this tree for the salvation of people.
Rejoice, speedy goodness of God to the Giver; Rejoice, zealous novice of our prayers.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 2

Seeing the many miracles that happened from Thy holy icon brought to Vyshgrad, the blessed Prince Andrei was kindled in spirit and begged Thee to say Thy holy will and bless Take him to the boundaries of Rostov.
Moreover, having received what we desired and Your icon was taken up, we went on our way, rejoicing and singing to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 2

All people understood Your wondrous procession, O Queen of Heaven, from Kiev to the land of Rostov, for the sick were healed and other signs and wonders happened to all who flowed in faith to Your image. . For this reason I praise You:
Rejoice, who signified the procession of Your icon; Rejoice, you who healed many sick people.
Rejoice, you who do not reject our sighs; Rejoice, you who receive our unworthy prayers.
Rejoice, Mother of Thy generosity pouring out upon us; Rejoice, thou who through Thy icon benefits us.
Rejoice, thou who bestowest aid in the present situation; Rejoice, you who restore hope to the desperate.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 3

By Thy power we protect, blessed Prince Andrei, the limit of Vladimir has reached and here, O Lady, I know your good will.
In a night vision, you appeared to him and commanded not to leave this place and to place your miraculous icon here, in the city of Vladimir, so that it would be to the north of our country for blessing and love We come to Your protection as we cry out to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 3

Having within yourself a blessed treasure, Your Vladimir icon, our Fatherland has prospered from strength to strength. In the days of circumstances and misfortunes, You did not abandon our family, O Lady, and in good times You were near, Your faithful people interceding through Your omnipotent representation, singing to You:
Rejoice, righteous wrath of God, quenching us; Rejoice, you who bow down to the Lord for mercy towards us sinners.
Rejoice, for you have listened to the humble prayers of Your servants; Rejoice, for You hasten to bestow Your consolation upon us.
Rejoice, for with Your icon you protect us from all troubles; Rejoice, for through this you destroy the wiles of the enemy.
Rejoice, strengthening Your people in the hour of sorrow; Rejoice, thou who bestowest a quiet and serene life.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 4

The faithful Prince Andrei has passed through the storm of doubtful thoughts; there is no time to survive from many enemies; But You, the All-Singing One, with a wondrous sign from Your icon, You foreshadowed the glorious victory.
Moreover, I am renewed by faith and boldly sing to God in Your name: Alleluia.

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Ikos 4

Hearing the rebel murder of the blessed prince Andrei, the city of Vladimir rushed to ruin, but your miraculous icon, carried to the hundredths of the city, suddenly saw it, touched the heart whereupon she fell to her knees and repented of her sin. O pious people, rejoicing at such a grace-filled manifestation from Your icon, singing a song of thanksgiving to You:
Rejoice, internecine wars have been quenched; Rejoice, softening of hardened hearts.
Rejoice, for you are returning those who have gone astray to the right path; Rejoice, for you protect us from vain temptations.
Rejoice, destroyer of all-soul destruction; Rejoice, you who reprove the teachings that are harmful to your soul.
Rejoice, you who show us the untaken path to the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, eternal peace and joy that gives us.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 5

The God-bearing star to our fathers was Your icon, O Lady, who was led by the light to conquer the kingdom many times, to gain strength from weakness, to put to flight the regiments of strangers and the path to earthly prestige. I have gained success and heavenly salvation.
For this reason, the Russian land dutifully praises You, singing to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 5

Having once seen the people of Vladimir in a wonderful vision, its city was lifted up in the air, and Your icon on top of it, like the sun, shining, with tender understanding, O Lady, persistent Thy protection of their city and, Thy merciful providence for them is glorifying, singing to Thy:
Rejoice, Mother of Mercy; Rejoice, source of miracles.
Rejoice, our vigorous Guardian; Rejoice, our city's Protection.
Rejoice, thou who liftest our minds to the Heavenly treasure; Rejoice, you who plant love for God in the hearts of the faithful.
Rejoice, you who admonish those of little faith; Rejoice, enlightener of false meanings.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 6

Preacher of Your unspeakable miracles, O Lady, Your cathedral temple appeared in the city of Vladimir, adorned with Your holy icon.
By God's permission, all its beauty was once destroyed in the fires, but Your holy icon, like an unburnt bush, will remain, and having seen and felt Your presence, the faithful will sing: Hallelu ia.

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Ikos 6

The light of Your icon, Mother of God, has risen again in the days of the fierce invasion of Batyev. Even though the Hagarites were wicked and burned Thy cathedral temple with fire, they killed St. Vladimir and the people praying in the church, and betrayed Thy icon to all final destruction. I and again will be found unharmed, striving to sing to You:
Rejoice, Burning Kupino; Rejoice, Infinite Treasure.
Rejoice, indestructible wall; Rejoice, refuge for all who trust in Thee.
Rejoice, you who preserved your icon intact in the flames; Rejoice, you who left it for our consolation and salvation.
Rejoice, for You are our protection; Rejoice, for You are the constant joy of all the pious.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 7

Although the Grand Duke Vasily wanted to gain protection for his capital city, he commanded to bring Your Vladimir icon to Moscow.
And at the meeting of her, the prince and saint of Moscow Cyprian zealously departed with the consecrated cathedral and all the multitude of people, bowing to the ground before her, just as Thee herself, the Most Pure One, to a sretakha coming to him, calling to you: “O Mother of God, save the Russian land” , together and singing to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 7

You created a new sign, Most Immaculate, on the day of the celebration of the presentation of Your icon of Vladimir in Moscow: in a terrible vision, like an omnipotent Queen, many armies of Heaven surrounded Ima, you appeared with the saints of Moscow to the wicked Agarian Khan and commanded you to depart from the borders of the Russian land. Then Thy faithful people, having seen the enemy, were put to shame and fled, they will bow to Thee with joy:
Rejoice, invincible Victory; Rejoice, Queen of Heavenly Powers.
Rejoice, terrible disgrace of the enemy; Rejoice, unexpected joy of your servants.
Rejoice, Hope of all those without hope; Rejoice, salvation to the depths of the lowest hells.
Rejoice, you who made Moscow glad with the coming of Your icon; Rejoice, through Your intercession you did not abandon the city of Vladimir.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 8

The strange victory of Your omnipotent help, Lady, accomplished without battle, and to this day the Orthodox Church brightly glorifies the meeting of Your icon in Vladimir and all the faith Your children, who call together Your mercies, are grateful to confess, and sing to Your Son and God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 8

God has sanctified all of you, Most Immaculate, and, like His Mother, has given us a ready refuge and warm cover. Moreover, from the least of the earth and the unknown, the city of Moscow, blessed by You, is exalted, piously venerate Your icon; All the Russian tribes gathered together and spread their region over the surrounding languages from sea to sea and even to the ends of the earth, proclaiming the faith of Christ to everyone, crying out to you:
Rejoice, our lands have been taken away; Rejoice, strengthening of the Church.
Rejoice, praise is given to our prayer books; Rejoice, salvation of your people.
Rejoice, our terrifying enemies; Rejoice, you who drive away the armies of strangers far away.
Rejoice, for by You Orthodox Russia is supported; Rejoice, for in You the Christian race boasts.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature praises Thee, the Mother of God, who stands before the throne of Thy Son and for our country and all Christians praying. We, Your people, understanding Your prayers, flow to Your miraculous icon with love and diligently cry out to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 9

The glory of earthly art is not sufficient to praise Thee, Most Holy All-Immaculate, and count Thy miracles in icons, in which the Orthodox Church is magnified, our cities are established and all Christians are having divine fun. Moreover, for Your great love for us and all Your mercy, accept from us this song of praise:
Rejoice, surrounded and glorified by the cathedral of saints who have shone in our country; Rejoice, our representatives, Russian wonderworkers, who accepts prayers.
Rejoice, you who propitiate God through Your intercession for us; Rejoice, Thy honest protection that ever overshadows us.
Rejoice, O glorious Protectress of our country; Rejoice, to those who call upon You as an ambulance.
Rejoice, grace-filled strengthening of those who labor; Rejoice, undoubted salvation for repentant sinners.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 10

Seeking salvation, we resort to You, Merciful Mother, and, Your miraculous icon is now present, all Your mercy, revealed to our Father, we remember with love.
May our hope in Thee not be in vain, O Lady, and have mercy on our weakness and save those who cry to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 10

You are the wall and intercession of all who resort to You in faith, O All-Blessed Young Lady; You have always shown Your mercy to the Christian race and You have done many and varied benefits to our fathers, delivering them from the invasion of foreigners and from all misfortunes and needs. Do not become poor even now, O Lady, who quench the fierce uprisings of sin today, and the cloud of temptations of marriage, for you sing with skill:
Rejoice, Mother of God, extending maternal love to us sinners; Rejoice, thou who fillest our weakness with Thy power.
Rejoice, thou who teachest us the mercy of God to understand; Rejoice, you who stir us up to deeds of mercy.
Rejoice, you who put the fear of God into the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, calling sinners to repentance.
Rejoice, long-suffering to our inattention; Rejoice, you who awaken us from sleep and laziness.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 11

The people of Muscovy rejoiced in song of praise, Thy salvation having once been improved; Having appeared from above, covered with radiant clothing, Thy temple and the city of Moscow were protected by Thy robe from the burning of fire.
Be persistent, O Almighty, from this place even now, and grant us Your deliverance, so that we may sing with joy: Alleluia.

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Ikos 11

The light of joy shone forth, O Lady, and in the days of thyself, when, by the sight of God, the ancient beauty of the church returned to us and the sacred cathedral to the city of the Moscow Patriarch, to the whole country Confirm our one shepherd and prayer book. But You, Most Pure One, from Your Vladimir icon gave the lot of this high priesthood to Your chosen one, so that the scattered sheep of the verbal flock may be gathered together for the Russian Church t. For this reason we cry out to You:
Rejoice, joy to those who mourn; Rejoice, refuge for the overwhelmed.
Rejoice, you who did not abandon us in adversity; Rejoice, in our humiliation the light of hope has arisen for us.
Rejoice, you who have looked upon the humble; Rejoice, you who have exalted the lowliest.
Rejoice, Praise is ours to the Church; Rejoice, your people are joyful.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 12

Do not take Your grace away from us, O Source of mercy, just as in the days of the hard times of our saints Job and Hermogenes, You heard and the Russian land from the final plunder, the Orthodox thing Thou hast saved the people in it from destruction, so that through Thy deliverance we may sing to God: Alleluia.

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Ikos 12

Singing Thy innumerable mercies, revealed to our generation from ancient times and to this day unfading, we praise Thee, Most Pure One, as our vigilant Guardian and intercession, and, Ma Leading Thy thorny love towards the flock of Thy Son, with boldness, even though we are unworthy servants, we cry out to Thee :
Rejoice, thou who has loved Orthodox Russia; Rejoice, you who established the true faith in her.
Rejoice, you who preserved our fathers in piety; Rejoice, and you did not reject our inability.
Rejoice, our unshakable affirmation; Rejoice, our shameless Hope.
Rejoice, our warm prayer book; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor.
Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

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Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, All-Merciful Intercessor, Virgin Mother of God, by Your usual mercy we accept this little prayer, just as in ancient times, so even now have mercy on our land Rus Deliver Thy servants from all troubles, who cry for You: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.

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Kontakion to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, tone 8

To the chosen victorious Voivode, having been delivered from the evil ones by the coming of Your honorable image, Lady Theotokos, we brightly celebrate the celebration of Your meeting and usually call You: Rejoice, Unmarried Bride.

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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Vladimir”

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

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Kontakion 3

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Kontakion 4

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Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Kontakion 6

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Kontakion 7

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Kontakion 8

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Kontakion 9

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Kontakion 10

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Kontakion 11

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(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

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To whom shall we cry, Lady?
To whom shall we resort in our sorrow, if not to You, Queen of Heaven?
Who will receive our crying and sighing, if not You, Most Immaculate, the hope of Christians and refuge for us sinners?
Who is in mercy more than You?
Incline Your ear to us, Lady, Mother of our God, and do not despise those who require Your help: hear our groaning, strengthen us sinners, enlighten and teach us, O Queen of Heaven, and do not depart from us, Thy servant, Lady, for our grumbling, but Be our Mother and Intercessor, and entrust us to the merciful protection of Your Son.
Arrange for us whatever Your holy will pleases, and lead us sinners to a quiet and serene life, may we weep for our sins, may we rejoice with You always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
Amen.

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Portal "Wonderful Diveevo"

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of her Icon, called “Vladimir” Kontakion 1 To the chosen Voivode, our Intercessor, looking at your first-written image, we sing songs of praise to Thy servants, O Mother of God. But You, who have an invincible power, preserve and save those who cry out with gratitude to You: Rejoice, Most Pure One, who flows forth mercy to us from Your icon. Ikos 1 The Angelic Powers in Heaven silently sing of Thee, Most Pure One, seeing the Divine Glory, with which Thy Son glorifies Thee; but You did not forsake us, the earthly, like some kind of ray, having sent down to us Your icon, first painted by Saint Luke. About her you once said: “In this way may My grace and strength abide.” Moreover, Thy servants are faithful, all the days and in every place the fulfillment of Thy words is visible, we flow to Thy whole-bearing image and, like You, who exists with us, we cry out: Rejoice, Queen of Angels; Rejoice, Lady of the whole world. Rejoice, ever glorified in Heaven; Rejoice, you who are magnified on earth. Rejoice, Thy grace who bestowed Thy grace upon this icon; Rejoice, you who placed this tree for the salvation of people. Rejoice, speedy goodness of God to the Giver; Rejoice, zealous novice of our prayers. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 2 Seeing the many miracles that happened when Thy holy icon was brought to Vyshgrad, the blessed Prince Andrei became inflamed in spirit and begged Thee to say Thy holy will and bless him to go away to the Rostov region. Moreover, having received what we desired and taken up Your icon, we went on our way, rejoicing and singing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 2 All people understood Your wondrous procession, O Queen of Heaven, from Kyiv to the land of Rostov, for the sick were healed and other signs and wonders were shown to all who flowed with faith to Your image. For this reason, I hurried to You: Rejoice, who showed miracles in the procession of Your icon; Rejoice, you who healed many sick people. Rejoice, you who do not reject our sighs; Rejoice, you who accept our unworthy prayers. Rejoice, Mother of Thy generosity pouring out upon us; Rejoice, Thy icon who has done us good. Rejoice, thou who bestowest aid in the present situation; Rejoice, you who restore hope to the desperate. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 3 By Thy power we protect, blessed Prince Andrey, the border of Vladimir has reached and here Thy good will, O Lady, is known. Having appeared in a vision at night, You commanded not to leave this place and to place Your miraculous icon here, in the city of Vladimir, so that it would be a blessing to our northern country and a protection for Your people, crying out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 3 Having within us the blessed treasure - Your Vladimir icon, our Fatherland has prospered from strength to strength. In the days of circumstances and misfortunes, You did not abandon our family, O Lady, and in good times You were near, Your faithful people interceding through Your omnipotent intercession, singing Ti: Rejoice, the wrath of God, righteously driven upon us, quenching; Rejoice, you who bow down to the Lord for mercy towards us sinners. Rejoice, for you have heeded the humble prayers of Your servants; Rejoice, for You hasten to bestow Your consolation upon us. Rejoice, for with Your icon you protect us from all troubles; Rejoice, for through this you destroy the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, you who strengthen Your people in the hour of sorrow; Rejoice, you who grant a quiet and serene life. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 4 Blessed Prince Andrei passed through a storm of doubtful thoughts, from many enemies there was no time to survive: But You, the All-Singing One, with a wondrous sign from Your icon, You foreshadowed the glorious victory. Having also been renewed by faith and bold in Your name, you sang to God: Alleluia. Ikos 4 Hearing the rebel murder of the blessed Prince Andrei, the city of Vladimir rushed to plunder, but suddenly saw your miraculous icon, which had been carried to the hundredths of the city, and was touched by his heart and fell to his knees in repentance of his sin. O pious people, rejoicing at this grace-filled appearance from Thy icon, hastening to sing a song of thanks to Thee: Rejoice, quenching internecine strife; Rejoice, softening of hardened hearts. Rejoice, for you return those who have gone astray to the right path; Rejoice, for you protect us from vain temptations. Rejoice, you who overthrow all spiritual destruction; Rejoice, soul-harming one who denounces teachings. Rejoice, you who show us the unforbidden path to the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, eternal peace and joy giving us. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 5

The God-bearing star of our father was Thy icon, O Lady, who led with light, I conquered the kingdom many times, gained strength from weakness, put to flight the hosts of strangers and found the path to earthly prosperity and heavenly salvation. For this reason, the Russian land duly glorifies Thee, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5 Having once seen the people of Vladimir in a wonderful vision, their city was lifted up in the air and Your icon on top of it, like the sun, shining, with tenderness of mind, Lady, Your constant protection of their city and, Your merciful providence for them is glorifying, Hastening to You: Rejoice, Mother of Mercy; Rejoice, Source of miracles. Rejoice, our cheerful Guardian; Rejoice, O protection of our city. Rejoice, mountain that raises our minds to Heavenly treasures; Rejoice, you who plant love for God in the hearts of the faithful. Rejoice, admonisher of little faith; Rejoice, enlightener of incorrect meanings. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 6 Preacher of Your ineffable miracles, O Lady, Your cathedral temple appeared in the city of Vladimir, adorned with Your holy icon. By God's permission, all its splendor once perished in the fires, but Your holy icon, like an unburnt bush, remains, and having seen and felt Your presence, the faithful will sing: Alleluia. Ikos 6 The rise again of the light of Your icon, O Mother of God, in the days of the fierce invasion of Batu. Even though the Hagarians were wicked and burned with fire the cathedral church of Thy and St. Vladimir and the people praying in the church, they killed and gave up everything to final destruction, yet Thy icon was found again unharmed, striving to sing to You: Rejoice, Unburnt Bush: Rejoice, Inexhaustible Treasure. Rejoice, indestructible wall; Rejoice, Refuge for all who trust in Thee. Rejoice, you who preserved your icon intact in the flames; Rejoice, you who left it for us as a consolation and salvation. Rejoice, for You are our Protection; Rejoice, for You are the constant joy of all the pious. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 7 Although Grand Duke Vasily sought protection for his capital city, he commanded to bring Your Vladimir Icon to Moscow. And at the meeting of her, the prince and saint of Moscow Cyprian zealously went with the consecrated Council and the whole multitude of people, bowing to the ground before her, as if You, the Most Pure One, was coming to them, calling to You: “O Mother of God, save the Russian land,” together and better than God: Alleluia. Ikos 7 You created a new sign, O Immaculate One, on the day of the celebration of the meeting of Your Icon of Vladimir in Moscow: in a terrible vision, like an omnipotent Queen, with many armies of Heaven, you appeared with the saints of Moscow to the wicked Hagaryan Khan and commanded you to depart from the borders of the Russian land. Then Your faithful people, having seen the enemy in shame and fleeing, will greet You with joy: Rejoice, invincible victory; Rejoice, Queen of Heavenly Powers. Rejoice, terrible disgrace of the enemy; Rejoice, unexpected joy of Your servants. Rejoice, Hope of all who are deprived of hope; Rejoice, salvation to those who have descended into the depths of hell. Rejoice, who made Moscow glad with the coming of Your icon; Rejoice, for Thy intercession did not leave the city of Vladimir. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 8 The strange victory through Your omnipotent help, O Lady, accomplished without battle, is still brightly glorified by the Orthodox Church. We celebrate the meeting of Your icon in Vladimir and call together all Your faithful children to gratefully confess Your mercies, and to sing to Your Son and God: Alleluia. Ikos 8 God sanctify all of You, Most Immaculate, and as His Mother, He has given us all a ready refuge and warm cover. Moreover, from the least of the earth and the unknown, the city of Moscow, blessed by You, has been magnified, piously venerating Your icon; For all the Russian tribes have been gathered together and their region over the surrounding languages from sea to sea and even to the ends of the earth, spreading the faith of Christ to everyone, crying out to you: Rejoice, our lands have been taken away; Rejoice, confirmation of the Church. Rejoice, our prayer books are praised. Rejoice, salvation of Your people; Rejoice, our terrifying enemies. Rejoice, thou who driveth away the armies of strangers far away. Rejoice, for through You Orthodox Rus' is supported; Rejoice, for in You the Christian race boasts. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 9 Every angelic nature praises You, the Mother of God, who stands before the throne of Your Son and prays for our country and all Christians. We, Your people, understanding the effect of Your prayers, flow to Your miraculous icon with love and diligently cry out to God: Alleluia. Ikos 9 Earthly art is not sufficient to praise Thee, Most Holy All-Immaculate, and to count Thy miracles in the image, in whose image the Orthodox Church is magnified, our cities are established and all Christians are divinely rejoiced. Moreover, for Thy great love for us and all Thy mercy, accept from us this song of praise: Rejoice, Thou who have shone forth in the Council of Saints in our country, surrounded and glorified; Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of our representatives, the Russian miracle workers. Rejoice, you who propitiate God through Your intercession for us; Rejoice, ever overshadowing us with Your honest protection. Rejoice, O glorious Protectress of our country; Rejoice, you who call upon You as an ambulance Helper. Rejoice, grace-filled strengthening of those who labor; Rejoice, undoubted salvation for repentant sinners. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 10 Seeking salvation, we resort to You, Merciful Mother, and, Your miraculous icon is now present, all Your mercies, revealed by our Father, we remember with love. May our hope in You not be in vain, O Lady, and have mercy on our weakness and save those who cry to God: Alleluia. Ikos 10 You are the wall and intercession of all those who come to You with faith, O All-Blessed Youth, for You have always shown Your mercy to the Christian race, and You have shown many and varied benefits to our Father, from the invasion of foreigners and from all misfortunes and needs of those who have delivered. Do not be impoverished even now, Lady, quenching the fierce rebellions of sin against us and the cloud of temptations of marriage, for you to sing with skill: Rejoice, Mother of God, extending maternal love to us sinners; Rejoice, by Your power you fill our weakness. Rejoice, you who teach us to understand the mercy of God; Rejoice, you who stir us up to works of mercy. Rejoice, you who put the fear of God in the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, calling sinners to repentance. Rejoice, long-suffering to our inattention; Rejoice, you who awaken us from the sleep of laziness. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 11 Singing praise, the people of Muscovy hastened, Thy salvation was once improved: having appeared from above, with luminous clothing, Thy temple and the city of Moscow were protected by Thy robe from the fire. Abid, O All-Powerful One, from this place even now, and grant that we may see Your deliverance, so that we may sing with joy: Alleluia. Ikos 11 The light of joy shone forth, O Lady, and in the days of Thou, when by the sight of God the ancient beauty of the church returned to us and the Holy Council returned to the city of Moscow of the Patriarch, and established for our whole country a single shepherd and prayer book. But You, Most Pure One, from Your Vladimir Icon have granted the lot of this High Priesthood to Your chosen one, so that the scattered sheep of the verbal flock may be gathered back into one by the Russian Church. For this reason we cry to You: Rejoice, joy of those who mourn; Rejoice, O overwhelmed Refuge. Rejoice, you who did not leave us in adversity; Rejoice, for in our humiliation the light of hope has shone for us. Rejoice, you who have looked upon the humble; Rejoice, you who have exalted the lowliest. Rejoice, Praise for our Church: Rejoice for the joy of Your people. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 12 Do not take Thy grace from us, O Source of mercy, as in the days of hard times of our saints Job and Hermogenes Thou didst hear the Russian land from its final plunder, and Thou didst save the Orthodox faith in it from destruction, so that through Thy deliverance we may sing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 12 Singing Thy innumerable mercies, revealed to our generation from the ancient years and not fading to this day, we praise Thee, Most Pure One, as our vigilant Guardian and intercession, and Thy Motherly love for the flock of Thy Son, leading, with boldness, even though we are unworthy servants, we cry To you: Rejoice, you who loved Orthodox Rus'; Rejoice, you who established the true faith in her. Rejoice, thou who preserved our fathers in piety; Rejoice, and you did not reject our infirmity. Rejoice, our unshakable affirmation; Rejoice, our shameless Hope. Rejoice, our warm prayer book; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon. Kontakion 13 O All-Singing Mother, All-Merciful Intercessor, Virgin Theotokos, by Your usual mercy we accept this little prayer of ours, as in ancient times, so now have mercy on our Russian land and deliver Your servants from all troubles who cry out for You: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

“My prayer to the Mother of God for the children”

“Children for me were an unattainable dream. I always wanted to have a family, but things didn’t work out. She did get married, and even successfully on all counts. Only in marriage there is no baby. For many years now I have been turning around at children crying on the street, playing with my friends’ children - it’s all hard. Of course, like many, she came to God, although she was always a believer, but not a church member. And then, as if something pulled me. I believed that the Lord would help.

Anastasia, 38 years old, Tula

I started going to one icon in our church. It turned out to be Vladimirskaya (one of the lists), as the priest told me. Literally every day I came after work in the evening, stopped in front of her, prayed first, and then talked about my sorrows (mentally). I asked her for help so that my husband and I could have our own child.

I had this kind of communication with the Virgin for a long time, about 4 years. And even on weekends I went to the temple, I was drawn there - it was the only place where my soul was not torn. It was so calm there, it was very nice. I don’t know what influenced it: whether it was this, or maybe another treatment (but I don’t think so, I’m inclined to believe that God helped), but now I’m pregnant. I believe that a daughter will appear, I will love any of her, even with shortcomings. I thank the Lord and the Virgin for everything.”