Not only in Holy Rus', but also in all parts of our planet, the Mother of God is revered. In total there are more than 800 images of the Virgin Mary. One of the most interesting types of images painted in honor of Her is considered to be an akathist-collective icon. Particularly noteworthy is the “Blessed Sky”.
Icon of the Mother of God “Blessed Heaven”
Description of the image of the Mother of God
The Mother of God is depicted in the full majesty of Heavenly glory - the plot is taken from the Apocalypse, inspired by the visions of John the Theologian. The Most Pure Virgin with the Child Christ in her arms is depicted full-length, resting her feet on the clouds (month). John described this Queen of Heaven; according to the prophet’s predictions, the Mother of God will appear in all the splendor of Divine glory before the second coming of Christ.
Iconographic features of the image of the Virgin Mary:
- The Holy Virgin is depicted as a heavenly creature hovering above the earth, only slightly supported by a moon or cloud.
- The Baby Jesus sits on the left hand of the Mother of God, with the right hand of the Virgin Mary supporting the Son. Jesus' hands are raised up, pointing the way to the Kingdom of Heaven.
- The figures are depicted in a shining capsule (mandorla). The oval halo illuminates the Virgin Mary and Christ with bright rays, symbolizing the Divine glory.
- The heads are crowned with crowns - symbols of the Supreme Power.
- On the lists, prophets, saints, and plot pictures from the Gospel are often written around the main figures.
- On some copies of the icon, the Virgin Mary is depicted with royal symbols in her hands.
The prototype of the “Blessed Sky” is considered to be the ancient image of the Virgin Mary “Woman clothed with the sun”.
The icon is painted in bright colors, the figures are clearly drawn. The image glorifies the Mother of God as a Queen who has Supreme power, evokes a feeling of deep reverence and admiration for the feat of the Blessed Virgin.
Why do you dream about a star in the sky - basic interpretation
The starry sky has always attracted people with its mystery and secrets. Stars from Earth seem so small, although in fact they are enormous in size. In some religions it is generally accepted that stars are the souls of deceased ancestors. But why do you dream about a star in the sky?
Such a dream usually promises good luck and success, the possibility of concluding a profitable deal, or resolving a difficult situation. A shooting star promises a person a lot of luck and success. But if it suddenly goes out in the sky or begins to shine very dimly, you should expect troubles and misfortune.
If you dreamed about a five-pointed star, expect a happy coincidence of circumstances and luck in life. If the star is six-pointed, it will not be possible to do without sorrows and trials. If the star is seven-pointed, your cherished wish will come true. A few stars in the sky means good news. If the whole sky is strewn with stars, you are on the right path. If you hold stars in your hands in a dream, prosperity and joy await you. Starfall in a dream - the girl’s love wishes will come true, it is even possible to meet her future husband.
Meaning in Orthodoxy
Akathist icons glorify the Divine essence of the Mother of God, without focusing on the earthly life of the Virgin Mary. The Mother of God ascended after death and became the Queen of Heaven.
The meaning of the image is the glorification and magnification of the Most Pure Virgin, the hymn and praise of the Mother of God. Located in a halo of light and reverence, the Mother of God patronizes the entire human race and is an intercessor before the Throne of God for Christians. Everyone who needs intercession, support, and help turns to her in prayer. All Orthodox believe in the prayers of the Mother of God.
The image of the Mother of God “Gracious Sky” is considered a symbol of the Universal Church of Christ, and the Virgin Mary herself is considered a prayer book for the human race.
Earliest versions
In the mid-17th century, an icon was painted for the Church of the Holy Trinity, which is located in Nikitinki. There are no rays of light on this icon, but there is a light halo that frames the Virgin Mary. A special feature here is also the presence of Andrei Kritsky and George Khozovit, who are saints named after the people who built the church in Nikitinki.
In 1682, Vasily Poznansky created another image for the Kremlin, the Gracious Heaven, which in many ways resembles the original images from the Catholic tradition. There is a crescent moon here, and there are also soaring angels that are located in the space of cloudy radiance. A similar version is now kept on the territory of the Tretyakov Gallery; this icon was created in the 18th century.
History of appearance and acquisition
It was not possible to accurately trace the history of the appearance of the “Blessed Heaven” icon in Russia. Historians consider two possible versions of the acquisition of the miraculous image.
The first legend says that the shrine came to Moscow from Smolensk back in the 14th century. The image was there for some time, it was among other old icons that arrived from the diocese of Constantinople. The mention is found in the Trinity chronicles for 1398. The Lithuanian princess Sofia brought him from Smolensk when she was going to marry Prince Vasily of Moscow. Sources of the 19th and early 20th centuries supported this version of the acquisition of the image.
According to the second version, “The Gracious Sky” was brought to Moscow by Sofia Paleologus, the wife of Ivan III.
The ancient shrine could not be preserved to this day. Russian icon painters in the 17th century made a copy of the original. The masters of the Armory were able to accurately reproduce the wonderful image; the copy was not inferior to the original in terms of its impact on believers.
Information: before the start of the revolution, the “Blessed Heaven” icon was one of the most revered miraculous images in Moscow. Pilgrims flocked from all over Russia, the Mother of God performed many miracles through prayers in front of the shrine.
Holy addresses
Both historically significant and locally revered lists of the “Blessed Heaven” can be found in the capital:
- The famous image, painted from the original source, is still part of the iconostasis in the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel (Arkhangelsk);
- there is a list in the Holy Cross (Ruspyat) Church, which is in the Grand Kremlin Palace;
There are no services held in this temple - it is part of the presidential residence.
- Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, on the Sparrow Hills;
- Church of the Archangel Gabriel on Chistye Prudy.
Tutaevsky Resurrection Cathedral (Yaroslavl region) also has it.
Where are the revered lists?
The “Blessed Heaven” icon has not survived in the original, but only in several copies that are locally revered or have historical significance. Highly revered copies of the miraculous image of the Mother of God are located:
- Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, Cathedral Square, Kremlin, Moscow. The most ancient list, miraculous, dates back to the 17th century.
- Crucifixion Church, Kremlin, Moscow. Services are not held in the temple; it is part of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
- Trinity Church, Vorobyovy Gory, Moscow. The icon was lost for a long time, then found again. University students used the list for everyday needs. After being found, the icon was miraculously renewed.
- Church of the Archangel Gabriel, Chistye Prudy, Moscow. Another name is Menshikov Tower.
- For the Vaulovsky monastery, Yaroslavl region (Tutaev). The list was made at the request of John of Kronstadt at the beginning of the 20th century. The saint loved the icon and performed 40 liturgies in its honor.
The icon painted by Viktor Vasnetsov enjoys special reverence, artistic value and fame. The great artist received an order to paint the image of the Mother of God from the Vladimir Church in Kyiv, but refused because his son was seriously ill. He lived with his family outside the city and one day he saw his wife with a baby in her arms, illuminated by the sun's rays.
The baby raised his hands to the bright sun, and Vasnetsov was shocked by the touching picture. He realized that he had to paint the Mother of God and what the icon should look like.
At this time, a wall was being prepared in the Kiev Cathedral for painting the icon. Suddenly, on the prepared plaster, the work manager Prahov and the craftsmen saw a clearly visible image of the Mother of God with the baby Jesus in her arms, bathed in the sun’s rays. The professor took out a paper and sketched an image, which soon disappeared from the wall.
When Vasnetsov, who arrived in Kyiv, showed the sketch, the professor showed him the sketched picture. They miraculously coincided, everyone understood that this was God’s providence. Vasnetsov began work and in 2 years painted the icon of the Mother of God “Blessed Heaven,” which has been loved and revered by the Orthodox for many years.
Location
The miraculous image of the Mother of God, called “What Shall We Call You,” was introduced into the iconostasis of the Moscow Archangel Cathedral (in the Kremlin) to the left of the royal doors. This is a list created by icon painters of the Armory Chamber (in 1678 -1680) in accordance with the original delivered by Princess Sophia.
Another copy was transferred to the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Grand Kremlin Palace). It is an application icon. It was compiled in 1682 by Vasily Poznansky.
There are locally revered lists in other churches in Moscow: the Trinity Church (Sparrow Hills) and the Church of the Archangel Gabriel (Chistye Prudy).
Veneration and days of celebration
Special veneration of the icon developed in the 19th century. At the direction of Metropolitan Philaret, information was collected about miracles revealed through prayers before the icon. At this time, the restoration of the Archangel Cathedral was carried out. After an investigation, the image was recognized as miraculous, and the number of pilgrims increased.
The icon was deeply revered not only by the Orthodox. A sick Christian woman professing Lutheranism saw a miraculous image in a dream. She sent her Orthodox maid to the temple to pray for intercession and healing. After six weeks of prayers, the Lutheran woman was completely cured and began to go to church herself to venerate the wonderful image.
In Orthodox churches the icon is glorified:
- March 19;
- on the week of All Saints.
Airborne troops honor the icon as their intercessor. In field churches, in parts of the Airborne Forces, there are lists of the image, churches are consecrated in honor of the icon. Alexander Pokryshkin, a hero of the Second World War, a famous pilot, was born on the day of the celebration of the image. The Mother of God protected the hero and protected him with an invisible hand during heavy battles.
The medal, called “Blessed Sky”, with the image of the Mother of God, was established to reward those who defend the air borders of the Motherland and explore space.
Miracles
Initially, the icon did not have such great popularity among Orthodox believers. This began only when Metropolitan Filaret Drozdov in 1853 ordered the collection of historical data about the face, which was at that time among the reconstructed iconostasis of the Archangel Cathedral. After there was enough data to say that this image was miraculous, parishioners began to bring oil, lamps and candles to it, and the Metropolitan ordered that a festive liturgy be held in front of it twice a year.
Before the revolution, believers in Moscow especially revered three shrines:
Vladimir Mother of God; “Unexpected joy”; “Blessed Heaven”.
It is believed that it was through these shrines that the Lord abundantly blessed people and performed healings. Among the miracles, several stand out in particular.
One Lutheran woman suffered from a severe illness for a long time and one day she had a prophetic dream. She saw this image in a dream and when she woke up, she sent the governess to order a prayer service for him for health. The girl followed the order and performed the same action for another 6 weeks. After this, her sick owner fully recovered and was able to visit the temple herself and order a prayer service. In 1885, the artist Vasnetsov was invited to the Vladimir Church to paint. But the artist refused due to his son’s serious illness. Arriving at the dacha with his family, the artist one day noticed his wife holding their son in the rays of sunlight. The picture that struck him became so ingrained in his head that he realized that this is how the Mother of God should be depicted. After this, Vasnetsov went to paint the temple. During preparation for painting, the Vladimir Church was plastered several times, and the applied mass dried unevenly. The workers and managers who were watching this one day noticed on the wall a visible image of the Virgin Mary with Christ in her arms, exactly the same as what Vasnetsov had seen at his dacha. They sketched it, and after a couple of hours the wall finally dried. Vasnetsov showed his sketches to the leaders of the temple and they checked them with the sketch from the wall - the drawings were almost identical in their compositional parameters. The artist was amazed and said: “This was God’s order.” The already deceased oldest caretaker of the Moscow Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, Maria Andreevna, said that the list in this temple was found in a landfill near the Moscow State University dormitory by students who used it for beds, placing it instead of a mattress. Some time after arriving at the temple, it was miraculously renewed so that the restorer only had to add a fragment in the corner. Important! Thanks to its miracles, the image is especially revered by believers of the Orthodox Church. An akathist was even written for him, which is read during festivities in the temple.
What do they ask for in front of the icon?
The icon symbolizes the Divine power of the Most Pure Virgin, therefore, according to prayer traditions, one should turn to it with spiritual problems. The icon helps to find the right path in life and strengthen faith.
The Mother of God in front of the image of “Gracious Heaven” is asked:
- about overcoming the feeling of being abandoned by God, loss of faith;
- about intercession in the fight against serious temptations;
- with prolonged depression, despondency, loss of joy in life;
- about getting rid of addictions of various kinds - alcoholism, drug addiction, computer addiction;
- for protection against heresies, cravings for witchcraft, the occult;
- if necessary, save yourself and your loved ones from the influence of sects and devilish obsessions;
- about help in the fight against serious vices - pride, vanity, selfishness, envy;
- about protection from dangers, sudden death;
- about assistance in resolving complex conflict situations in the family and at work.
You can also turn to the image of the Mother of God in simple everyday needs, asking for advice, protection, and guidance.
Helper All-Good
How does the icon of the Mother of God “Blessed Heaven” help? The “register” of requests that are raised to her is quite extensive. We can distinguish both ordinary, so to speak, traditional human problems, and slightly atypical ones. Waiting for help:
- Prayer will help in the fight against any addiction. for physical ailments;
- mental disorders;
- various addictions, including drug addiction;
- the deviation of loved ones from the Orthodox faith - to return to the bosom of the Church;
- in a prosperous marriage;
- the birth of healthy children;
- before a long journey;
- the beginning of any good deed.
The world is full of evil and injustice, and often only the help of Heaven can save us from envious people, slanderers and unkind people, and protect us from minor misfortunes and major disasters. They also ask for protection from death, which happened suddenly and therefore without repentance.
Statesmen come to the Mother of God for help and admonition in governing the country, asking for the worthy fulfillment of the duties assigned to them, with a request to protect the state from natural disasters and enemy invasion.
The “Blessed Sky” icon patronizes the Airborne Forces. Those who have proven themselves in protecting the airspace and borders of the Motherland are now awarded a medal of the same name, established not so long ago.
During the Great Patriotic War, the icon protected the fighter pilot, the first three times Hero of the Soviet Union A.I. Pokryshkina.
It is interesting that he was born on the day of veneration of this image, and in life it turned out that the sky was truly fertile for him.
During the Chechen War, as protection from enemies, for the spiritual nourishment of soldiers, and the healing of those injured in battles, a military field church, consecrated in honor of this Mother of God icon, worked.
Orthodox texts
Solemn services in honor of the icon are held in Orthodox churches. An akathist was written to the glory of the image.
Troparion
What shall we call You, O Blessed One? Sky? Because the Sun of Truth has risen on You. Heaven? Because You have grown an immortal Flower. Virgo? Because she remained pure. Pure Mother? Because you held the Son and God for everyone in your holy arms. Pray to Him for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion
We have no other help, we have no other hope, except You, Lady. Help us, we rely on You and are proud of You, because we are Your servants, let us not fear anything.
Prayer
What shall we call You, O Blessed Mother of God, Immaculate Mary? With what hymns shall we exalt Thee, exalted by Heaven and earth, Angels and men? For there appeared upon You a mystery unheard of for centuries on earth and unknown to the Angels in Heaven, more than mind and word, the incarnation of God the Word, born from the beginning from the beginning of the Father without a mother and incarnate in Your womb and with the imperishable seal of Your virginity.
Oh, the miracle of all ancient and new miracles! The immutable word of God Himself about the victorious seed of the wife was fulfilled and perfected in the Husbandless Virgin. Oh, the immeasurable depth of the wisdom and greatness of God! What names shall we call Thee, O Unbrided Bride? Shall we call Thee the dawn of the sun rising in the sky? But You are Heaven itself, from You comes this Sun of Truth - Christ our God, the Savior of sinners.
Do we call You the gate leading into the paradise lost by our ancestors, abounding in all blessings? But You Yourself are a blessed paradise, having grown the Flower of incorruption, healing and driving away the stink of sin and the stench of ancestral corruption. Shall we call You the young Immaculate Virgin who has not known marriage? But even to your old age you remained undisguised and virgin until birth, and in the birth, and after the birth of the Son, you remained.
Shall we call Thee Pure and Holy Mary, who with Her purity surpassed all mothers and foremothers? But You not only gave birth to That Child Christ, but also carried Him with Your breasts and nourished Your mother with virgin milk, the One Who nourishes every creature, Whom the Heavenly powers stand before with fear and trembling, and Whom every breath and creature praises.
Oh, truly You are wonderful in wives, wonderful in virgins, inimitable in mothers! We fall before You before Your Divine face and before Your holy feet we cast down and lay down all our thoughts, desires, intentions and feelings. Sanctify them with Your Mother of God charity and lift them up, like the sacrifice of our humble heart, like a little-valued mite of our spiritual poverty, to the Throne of Your Son, our Savior, so that the message of destinies will guide our path to salvation and the inheritance of His Kingdom, which has no end forever and ever. . Amen.
Akathist
Kontakion 1
Chosen from all generations to the Mother of God and the Queen, whom we call the Blessed Heaven, who bestows salvation on our bodies and souls, we offer thanksgiving singing to the Mother of God. But You, who have unspeakable mercy, free us from all troubles and sins, let us call to You:
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Ikos 1
The angels and righteous souls were surprised when you appeared before your Son and God and interceded with many prayers for people who were in sin. But we, with the eyes of faith seeing Your great compassion, with tenderness we cry out to You:
Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians; Rejoice, and you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners.
Rejoice, you who intercede for your Son for them; Rejoice, you who give them the unexpected joy of salvation.
Rejoice, saving the whole world through Your intercession; Rejoice, quenching all our sorrows.
Rejoice, you who arrange our life well; Rejoice, you who have brought deliverance from sins to all people.
Rejoice, Thou who has given birth to Joy to the whole world; Rejoice, having taught not a single person.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the Most Pure People, sinners, with faith and hope before Her honorable icon, casting themselves down and tearfully praying for their sins, heed their prayer, and all, seeing Her Motherly mercy, in heaven and on earth cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Human reason truly surpasses Your love for the Christian race, for which we pray to Your Son and God, but we, seeing You, the persistent Intercessor for us sinners, cry out to You with tears:
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race, given to us by God; Rejoice, our Guide, who leads us to the heavenly fatherland.
Rejoice, guardianship and refuge of the faithful; Rejoice, for the help of those who call on Your holy name.
Rejoice, you who consume the despised and rejected from the pit of destruction; Rejoice, you who turn those to the right path.
Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency and spiritual darkness; Rejoice, you who accept those left by doctors into your all-powerful hand.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 3
The power of grace abounded there, where sin multiplied, so that all the angels in heaven rejoice over the repentant sinners, singing before the throne of God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having Motherly mercy for the Christian race, give a helping hand to all who resort to You with faith and hope, Lady, so that with one heart and one mouth they all bring praise to You:
Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us; Rejoice, for in all our troubles and circumstances you offer your Son earnest prayers for us.
Rejoice, for you have made our prayers pleasing to God; Rejoice, for you deliver us from visible enemies.
Rejoice, for you soften the hearts of evil people; Rejoice, for you have taken us away from slander, harassment and reproach.
Rejoice, for through You all our good desires are fulfilled; Rejoice, for Your prayer can accomplish much before Your Son and God.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 4
Before Your venerable icon, Queen of Heaven, we bow our knees to our souls and bodies and with tenderness and boldness we pray to You: save us, O Mother of Mercy, so that we may not perish completely in our sins; For You are the only hope and refuge for all sinners: bow down to mercy, O good Mother, and pray for us to Your Son and our Creator, so that we may continually call to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard the inhabitants of heaven, as through Your prayers before Your Son, forgiveness of sins and salvation on earth are granted to existing sinners, they glorify You, the compassionate Queen of heaven and earth. And we, sinners, having seen such Your intercession for us, sinners, are perplexed as to how we can praise You according to our wealth, and from the depths of our hearts we tenderly sing to You:
Rejoice, Helper of the salvation of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost.
Rejoice, unexpected joy of sinners; Rejoice, rise of the fallen.
Rejoice, Representative to God, saving the world from troubles; Rejoice, for the voices of Your prayers tremble.
Rejoice, as the angels rejoice at this; Rejoice, for the power of Your prayers fills us, earthly creatures, with joy.
Rejoice, for with these you take us away from the mire of sins; Rejoice, for you have extinguished the flame of our passions.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 5
You showed us the God-bearing star, the miraculous icon of Your Mother, O Lord, for, looking at the image of Her with our bodily eyes, we rise with our minds and hearts to the Primordial Image, and through Her we flow to You, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Seeing the angels, the guardian of Christians, how the Mother of God assists them in their instruction, intercession and salvation, she tried to cry out to the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious without comparison Seraphim:
Rejoice, reigning forever with Your Son and God; Rejoice, you who always bring prayers to Him for the Christian race.
Rejoice, Teacher of Christian faith and piety; Rejoice, you who grant a shameless end to life to those who trust in You.
Rejoice, by Your maternal intercession, delivering us from eternal torment; Rejoice, thou who through intercession to Thy Son grants eternal life.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 6
The wondrous work of Your mercy, revealed to people, was written down by Saint Demetrius of Rostov for the teaching and consolation of all the faithful, and even in their sins, troubles, sorrows and bitterness, every day before Your honorable image, called the Blessed Heaven, they bow their knees and, Having overcome troubles, sorrows and misfortunes, they cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
Arise to us, like a bright dawn, your miraculous icon, O Mother of God, driving away the darkness of troubles and sorrows from all those who cry out to You with love:
Rejoice, our Healer in bodily illnesses; Rejoice, good Comforter in our spiritual sorrows.
Rejoice, you who transform our sorrow into joy; Rejoice, you who rejoice those who do not hope with undoubted hope.
Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher; Rejoice, robe of the naked.
Rejoice, Comforter of widows; Rejoice, invisible teacher of motherless orphans.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 7
Although the just Lawgiver, the Lord Himself, is the executor of the law and shows the abyss of His mercy, bow down to Your fervent prayer, Most Blessed Mother of the Virgin, for people who remain in sin and expect the mercies of God, saying: The law commands, that the son honor the mother. I am Your Son, You are My Mother, I must honor You, listening to Your prayer, be as you wish. When you pray for them, their sins are forgiven for Your sake. We, seeing such the power of the prayer of our Intercessor for the forgiveness of our sins, will glorify Her mercy and ineffable compassion, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
A new wondrous and glorious sign appeared to all the faithful, as if not only Your Mother, but also Her most pure face, depicted on the tablet, You have granted the power of miracles, Lord; Marveling at this mystery, with tenderness of heart we cry out to Her like this:
Rejoice, revelation of the wisdom and goodness of God; Rejoice, affirmation of faith.
Rejoice, manifestation of grace; Rejoice, gift of useful knowledge.
Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, making the foolish intelligent.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 8
Seeing the glorious deeds and manifold wisdom of God in the world and our life, which is accomplished by Your intercession before God over us, O, gracious Heaven, Most Pure Lady, let us remove ourselves from earthly vanities and unnecessary worldly cares, and lift up our mind and heart to heaven, singing to God: Alleluia .
Ikos 8
You are all on high, and you have never retreated from those below, most merciful to the Queen of heaven and earth. Even though, after Your dormition, You ascended into heaven with Your most pure flesh, yet You did not leave the sinful earth, who are a partaker of the providence of Your Son for the Christian race, for this sake we dutifully please You:
Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul; Rejoice, who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of Your body.
Rejoice, zealous Representative for the whole world; Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son.
Rejoice, always showing motherly love for us; Rejoice, comforter in sorrows.
Rejoice, unenvious giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, temporal and eternal blessings to the Intercessor.
Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the kingdom of Christ to the faithful; Rejoice, filling our hearts with pure joy in the land.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature was amazed at the work of Your mercy, Lord, since You have given such a strong and warm Intercessor and Helper to the Christian race, I am present to us invisibly, and I hear You singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Human vitriol will not be able to praise You, Most Holy Theotokos, and sing Your innumerable miracles, revealed from Your icon, in the image of Orthodox people who preserve from troubles, misfortunes and all evil. We, who are well aware of the many miraculous manifestations of Your honorable face and have accepted the worship of it for temporal and eternal life, with joy we cry out to the Mother of God:
Rejoice, for miracles work from Your holy face; Rejoice, for this wisdom and grace have been hidden from the wise and prudent of this age.
Rejoice, for she was revealed as a child in faith; Rejoice, for you glorify those who glorify You.
Rejoice, for you put to shame those who reject You before everyone; Rejoice, for you deliver those who come to You from all evil.
Rejoice, for you mercifully heal all human illnesses, mental and physical; Rejoice, for through Your prayer you will soon satisfy the righteous wrath of God against us.
Rejoice, for You are a quiet refuge for all who flow to You with faith; Rejoice, ship of those who want to be saved.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 10
Desiring to save our souls from eternal death, we, Thy unworthy child, bow our knee before Thy most pure image, we pray to Thee, Heavenly Queen and merciful Mother of our salvation: make us partakers of eternal bliss in the Heavenly Kingdom of Thy Son, singing to the Savior God: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
You are an insurmountable wall and a calm refuge, O Virgin Mother of God, to all who flock to You, so protect us and cover us from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that with faith and tenderness we worship Your most honorable and wholesome icon, joyfully crying out to You:
Rejoice, you who promised to save and save all those who call upon You; Rejoice, you who bring the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God.
Rejoice, and you yourself unceasingly praying for us at His throne; Rejoice, thou who bestowed grace upon Thy icons.
Rejoice, illuminating the entire universe with those rays; Rejoice, praise and shameless hope for the Christian race.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 11
Bringing all-congratulating singing to You, the unworthy, we ask You, Virgin Mother of God: do not despise the voice of Your servants, for we resort to You in adversity and sorrow and before You in our troubles we shed tears, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
A luminous light for those who exist in the darkness of sin and the vale of weeping, Your wonderful icon, the Most Pure Lady, has appeared: for all who flow to it flow streams of healing and gladden the hearts of the faithful with the dawning of miracles, striving to cry out to the Lord:
Rejoice, you who inexpressibly gave birth to the Divine Light; Rejoice, thou who enlightened the darkness of death with Thy Nativity.
Rejoice, vigilant Patroness of our country; Rejoice, you who encourage and admonish the faithful shepherds of the Church.
Rejoice, Guardian of Orthodox people; Rejoice, God-fearing monks and nuns, everlasting Consolation.
Rejoice, unashamed Intercessor of sinners who repent before God; Rejoice, Giver of heavenly joys to all of us.
Rejoice, warm Intercessor of all Christians; Rejoice, O Thy people near the Prayer Book.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 12
Ask us for divine grace from Your Son and God, extend a helping hand to us, drive away every enemy and adversary from us, pacify our lives, so that we may not perish in cruelty without repentance, but accept us into eternal shelter, Mother of God, so that we rejoice in God, through You to the one who saves: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your wondrous miracles, we tenderly fall before Your most pure image and, reverently kissing it, with silent songs we glorify You, dear to the Queen of heaven and earth, and we ask You, Lady, hear our prayer at this hour and send down the grace of Your Son to us, crying out with love You:
Rejoice, thou who makes us worthy of the mercies of Thy Son and God; Rejoice, thou who preparest the right hand for us sinners through Thy prayers.
Rejoice, speedy Comforter to those who are exhausted from despondency and sadness; Rejoice, you who give salvation to sinners who repent.
Rejoice, and you who turn unrepentant sinners to repentance; Rejoice, Helper of all, helping sorrowful widows and orphans.
Rejoice, you who bring those who hunger and thirst for righteousness to God; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor of the Christian race.
Rejoice, indestructible Wall and gracious Heaven to the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, our countries are covered and protected.
Rejoice, Gracious Heaven, giving us joy and salvation.
Kontakion 13
Oh, all-sung Mother, who contained the inconceivable God in her womb and gave birth to Joy to the whole world! Having accepted this present singing, turn all our sorrows into joy, deliver us from all misfortunes and remove future torments from those who cry out for You: Alleluia.
The “Blessed Heaven” icon glorifies the Mother of God and bestows grace and mercy on Christians. People turn to the image in difficult life situations, asking the Mother of God for intercession and guidance. The Solar Mother of God points to Christ; only by following Him can one find the true path and salvation.
What was the heaven like in the dream?
A clear sky with stars marks the emergence of hope that your expectations will be met and you will finally achieve your desired goal. Life ahead is calm, filled with happiness.
A starry sky covered with clouds or clouds indicates some obstacles in business and projects, because clouds are a symbol of interference.
- Beautiful clouds overhead promise finding harmony within yourself and growing authority.
- Lonely cloud - good events.
- Fast running clouds are a symbol of obstacles in spiritual development and a sign of worldly vanity.
- Clouds that take on the shape of feathers mean secrets that haunt you.
- An accumulation of clouds in the distance is a sign of fears and anxieties, the cause of which must be understood.
- An impenetrable sky in night vision is temporary difficulties that can be overcome with patience and hard work.
If you see a thunderstorm, know that your soul is not calm, internal tension is growing.
Why do you dream about the sky?
The sky in a dream is a symbol of endless possibilities, unlimited possibilities, freedom and majesty. It, first of all, conveys the dreamer’s state of mind. Anyone who has seen a brightly illuminated sky in a dream and experienced exciting emotions can do anything. The delight that I felt while admiring the sky will soon be repeated in real life. The dreamer will be very pleased with himself, his actions or the current situation. However, a dream in which the sky was dreamed may have other meanings:
- watching the sky darken is a disappointment
- the sky turns red - to great joy, gain
- sky in purple clouds - to illness, loss of strength, loss of meaning in life
- the sky turns yellow - the dreamer will be angry with someone
- green sky - envy
- pink sky - love affection in old age
- gate, passage in the sky - to painful events, mourning, sadness
- cloudy sky - to stormy emotions
- a tornado in the sky - unexpected help from a friend
- thunderstorm in the sky - there is no harmony in life, something torments the soul, preventing you from enjoying what is happening
- look out the window at the sky - soon a goal will appear, a dream that will become the work of your whole life
- the sky is frowning - to unforeseen problems, obstacles
- fire falls from the sky - to hard times, troubles, illnesses and sorrows
- bright sun in the sky - clear mind
- beautiful clouds in the sky - harmony in life
- Northern lights in the sky - to big changes.
Freud explained dreams in which a clear, clear sky was seen as an opportunity to enjoy sexual life. Storm clouds in the sky in a dream, in his opinion, indicate an impending conflict with a partner.
Why do you dream about the sky?
Night sky // dream book of E. Erickson
Clear is the reward. Seeing a clear sky from edge to edge means being in the company of well-mannered, noble people. A gloomy sky means disappointed hopes, for men - troubles with women. Part of the sky is scarlet - unrest, solid red sky - popular unrest. A dream in which the blue sky foretells the expectation of good things. Stars are visible in the daytime sky - receiving an inheritance. A night sky without stars is dangerous. A walk under such a sky together promises separation forever. The sky in crimson dark clouds is a disease. Bright fiery clouds are a great unexpected joy. Flying high in the sky and feeling the joy of flight is a joyful and happy event. To rise into the sky - to achieve protection or justice.
Star according to Astromeridian's dream book
The appearance of a star in dreams is a hint of your faith in the best, faith in a higher power and a strong guiding principle when it comes to matters of morality and ethics. You are a very open person who is ready to help your family and friends. You are capable of compassion and responsiveness.
Seeing a falling star in a dream
Seeing a falling star in a dream when you look at the night sky, according to the dream book, is a very favorable symbol. Your great luck will allow you to realize all your dreams and desires. Of course, simply relying on your luck may not be enough. You also need to focus and make sound judgments to help you get closer to her. Do your best. Even if now a period of despondency has come in your life, do not panic, it will soon end in the best possible way.
Dreaming of flying to the stars
Flying to the stars in a dream, according to the dream book, can show your strong interest in space travel and astronomy in general. You might even be thinking about joining a space mission to explore another planet like Mars. Additionally, this same symbol may also indicate your belief in the existence of aliens, or at least the possibility of life existing in other parts of the universe.
Why do stars dream during the day?
The appearance of stars in the sky during the day in your dream carries an optimistic mood. You will be able to achieve great success during your work, and also receive some very lucrative offer that you have been waiting for for so long.
I dreamed of many stars
Many stars in the sky in a dream are interpreted by the dream book as meaning that some great event will soon happen in your life. You didn’t even hope for this, but fate is favorable to you and gives you such a gift.
Not a single star in the sky
A dream that there are no stars in the sky foreshadows a major cosmic event that can have a significant impact on our planet. Because everything is connected on some level, the possibility of a planetary collision somewhere in the universe could change certain conditions in our own galaxy. If it is close enough then it could pose a clear threat to Earth, however if it is many light years away then the effects may be small enough to be negligible. Only the subsequent domino effect will reach us.
Why do you dream about a starfish?
If you dreamed about a starfish in dream books, it means the possibility of a significant discovery that you will soon make. Perhaps you will find irrefutable evidence of the existence of intelligent life somewhere in a distant galaxy. Additionally, this symbol can also indicate your own breakthrough.
Seeing stars in a dream that shine brightly
The symbol of a very bright, dazzling star in the sky carries a message of hope. This could be a sign that another star like the Sun will be discovered in the future, which could support planet Earth or another habitable planet in the universe. On a more personal level, it can also mean that you will gain new enthusiasm and optimism about realizing your goals.
Why do you dream of a lonely star in the sky?
Seeing one bright star shining in the sky in a dream, according to the dream book, foretells triumph and respect in the future. Just when you may have thoughts that things are not going as you planned, luck will finally turn to face you. All your sacrifice, persistence and risk will pay off in the end.
Seeing a starfall in a dream
Witnessing an intense or large-scale shooting star event in a dream means that your life goals require great effort and focus to achieve them. Your ambitious plans and aspirations may be realized, but you will have to sacrifice a lot, both personal and professional, while maintaining your integrity. If you are willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellence, then your future is bright. Fortunately, the difficult experiences you will endure will make you stronger and better prepared to achieve your ultimate goal.
