Human nature is such that it simply needs the support of higher powers. Faith in God gives hope to some people, patience to others, love and strengthening of spirit to others. Trust in the Lord has always helped maintain the integrity of the soul in difficult times; faith itself is associated with such concepts as hope and love.
Now the influence of the church is undeniable, many people are gradually coming into its fold, asking the Lord for intercession and help. Prayer really helps, miraculous relics serve healing, the names of many saints are known throughout the world. However, not everyone is familiar with Saint Ludmila of Czechia, although her intercession may be important for family happiness, well-being, and the health of children and loved ones.
Who is the Princess of Bohemia
The Czech Republic became the birthplace of the great mother, but today her name is practically forgotten there. Saint Ludmila was born into the family of Slavibor, a Serbian prince, in 860. At a very young age, she got married and left her father’s house, leaving with her husband to a land that was distant at that time - the Czech Republic. The marriage with Prince Borzhivoj from the Přemyslid family served as the reason for the unification of tribes on the territory of the modern Czech state. Documentary information indicates that she was highly educated and spoke several languages, including Latin and Greek.
It is noted in Czech manuscripts that the Czech Princess Saint Ludmila rose in the land of Bohemia like a morning star. She became a symbol of faith and truth, and dispersed the darkness of error with the ray of true Christianity.
When is Lyudmila's name day celebrated?
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About Lyudmila
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About the name
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Saint Lyudmila: life, baptism
At that time, the couple adhered to the pagan faith, but the situation was changed by their acquaintance with the great enlightener Methodius. It is likely that this translator from Aramaic, Latin, Greek and other languages, the creator of Slavic writing, made a strong impression on the young couple. Already in 882, the couple, in the presence of Methodius, received the sacrament of baptism.
The princely couple in the Czech Republic erected the first temple of the Christian faith on this land in Levy Hradec, which was named in honor of St. Clement. The holy martyr Lyudmila and her husband, having been baptized, began to contribute to the spread of the Orthodox faith in the Czech state. The pious couple built churches in their principality and invited priests to perform prayers and services.
Holidays
Now the name Lyudmila is very common among Russian women. This saint is the first Christian martyr on Czech soil. Her intercession helps protect women from family problems, she patronizes educators and teachers, spiritually strengthens grandmothers and mothers..
Day of Remembrance
The Orthodox Church celebrates the day of memory of St. mts. Lyudmila Czech September 29 (new style). Many women attend the festive service to pray to the Heavenly Patroness.
Day Angel
At the end of September, all Orthodox Christians in Lyudmila celebrate their name day. They receive congratulations on Angel's Day and pray in front of the icon of their Heavenly Protectress.
Sons of the princely couple
The couple had four daughters and two male children. All offspring were raised in the fear of God. The prince passed away at the age of 39, leaving his twenty-nine-year-old wife in widow's grief. The eldest son, Spitignev, also died early, and the youngest, Bratislava, took the throne, but the state was actually ruled by his mother, who was considered a wise ruler. Saint Lyudmila led a righteous life in the Christian faith, helping all those in need, the sick and disadvantaged.
Despite all the efforts of the princess, paganism persisted on the territory of the state, especially among the Polabian Slavs who inhabited the neighboring lands. The affairs of German Romanism not only did not contribute to the rapprochement of local peoples with Christianity, but, on the contrary, became a strong fuel for hostility against it. Bratislava's wife, Dragomira, was a pagan, which, according to some sources, seems very doubtful. It is unlikely that in such a Christian family as the prince’s, the prince’s wife was unbaptized. However, legends claim that she was not a true believer, she was distinguished by arrogance and pride, and due to such character traits and inflexibility, she valued everything Slavic, including paganism. The hatred of faith, brought up in the Polabian Slavs, not without the efforts of the German rulers and missionaries, was also manifested in her.
Basic facts of the princess's biography
In an ancient document from the 11th century, Princess Lyudmila is compared to the morning star, who with the light of faith dispelled the darkness of error. Her name is one of the most beloved not only among us, but also among other Slavic peoples. The biography of Saint Lyudmila of Czech has many facts in common with the patroness of the Russian land, Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga. These great women became widows early, helped their children run the state, and raised their grandchildren. While in adulthood, Lyudmila and Olga became Orthodox Christians, setting an example for their subjects, and after their death they were canonized.
The veneration of the martyr Lyudmila of Czechia in Rus' began during the reign of Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir and his descendants and continues to this day.
Origin and childhood
According to historical documents, Saint Lyudmila was born in 860 in Serbia, in the family of Prince Slavibor of Pshov. She received a good education and spoke several languages. Accurate information about the princess’s childhood has not been preserved. Her biography became known from two collections - the Russian “Prologue” and an older Latin arrangement composed in the Czech Republic.
Marriage and life in the Czech Republic
Saint Lyudmila, being a very young virgin, was in marriage to the Czech prince Borzhivoj (Borivoj). This marriage pursued political alliances - the unification of disparate tribes of the Western Slavs. Having moved to a country that was distant at that time, the young princess immediately accepted and fell in love with her new homeland.
Then the Czech Republic (present-day Bohemia) was part of a powerful state - Great Moravia under the control of Prince Svyatopolk I. The husband of Lyudmila Borzhiva was his faithful vassal and more than once assisted in battles with King Ludwig II of Germany. For this, the ruler of Moravia gave the Czech prince the lands on which Prague was founded.
Embassy to Byzantium
The heads of the Slavic states sought unification and needed spiritual patronage in order to gain independence from Latin Germany. Only such a great power as Byzantium could help with this. The ruler of Moravia, Prince Rostislav (uncle of Svyatopolk I), sent envoys to her emperor Michael III asking for help. The Byzantine ruler sent Orthodox teachers to Moravia - Saints Cyril and Methodius. It is in this state that their educational mission begins.
Spreading the True Faith
The couple were pagans, like the majority of the population of Bohemia (Czech Republic). Their acquaintance with Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius led them to the Orthodox faith. During their visit to Great Moravia, they heard a sermon by the saint, who was then Archbishop of Moravia. His words made a great impression on the young couple.
At the court of Prince Svyatopolk I, the ruler of Moravia, Lyudmila and Borzhiva converted to Christianity. The baptismal ceremony was performed by Methodius himself, one of the great Slavic educators. By order of the pious princely couple, the first Orthodox church was erected in the country, consecrated in honor of St. Clement.
Having returned to the Czech Republic, the young couple, who converted to Orthodoxy, began to introduce their people to the Christian faith. Churches were built everywhere, services were held, for which the princes invited priests from Orthodox Bulgaria. They also performed baptism ceremonies for Czech subjects.
During the reign of Lyudmila and Borzhivoj, the second Orthodox church in the Czech Republic was erected in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pagan Resistance
Representatives of the Czech aristocracy were dissatisfied with the prince's Christian activities. Their views were shared by the pagan priests - Borzhivoy ordered the destruction of temples and prohibited rituals. Noble Czechs, with the support of troops, rebelled against their ruler. The prince and his family were forced to leave their homeland and took refuge in Moravia. With the help of Svyatopolk I, the rebellion was suppressed. In honor of this event, the ruler of the Czech Republic erected the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary. It was built in the capital at the meeting place of the people's assembly.
Rule and defense of religion after the death of her husband
Two sons were born into the princely family. Their parents raised them as believers and pious people. After fifteen years of marriage, Prince Borzhivoy died, and Lyudmila was left a widow at 29 years old. His eldest son Spitignev became the ruler of the Czech Republic. He died in 915 and the youngest son of the princely couple, Vratislav, ascended the throne.
Saint Lyudmila honestly guarded her widowhood, grieving with dignity and Christian humility for her beloved husband. She went down in history as a wise and kind ruler. The princess managed to maintain diplomatic relations with Svyatopolk I. She fought with all her might for the preservation of Orthodox worship in churches and temples in the Czech Republic. She was in power for a long time until her son Vratislav came of age. The Dowager Princess led a pious life and continued her husband’s work in spreading Christianity among the Czech people.
Raising a successor
The wife of Prince Vratislav was Dragomira, a pagan Christian. The girl was very proud and had an obnoxious character. In this marriage two boys were born - Vaclav (Vyacheslav) and Boleslav. Vratislav did not share the views of his wife and entrusted his main heir to his pious mother. He died when his eldest son was eight years old. The young Prince Vyacheslav had to ascend the Czech throne, but his mother Dragomira began to rule the state as regent.
The upbringing and education of Vyacheslav was entrusted to Princess Lyudmila by his father Vratislav. Under the supervision of his pious grandmother, the boy grew up in the Orthodox faith. They learned foreign languages and translated the Holy Scriptures together. The prince's youngest son was raised by a pagan mother.
Having received power, Dragomira began to restore pagan orders. New temples were built, the priests regained their former influence, the people, who began to live according to the laws of Christianity, were encouraged to participate in pagan rituals. Due to his youth, Prince Vyacheslav could not influence the actions of the wicked mother and protect Czech Christians from persecution. Saint Lyudmila watched with pain in her soul how the Orthodox faith was oppressed. Her attempts to reason with the wicked Dragomira failed. The princess left the capital and continued her charity work in Tetin, where she fervently prayed for Czech Christians.
Death and canonization
Lyudmila's departure did not calm Dragomira. Her hatred of her pious mother-in-law pushed her to commit a crime. The pagan sent assassins to the saint, who entered her chamber in the dead of night. The princess was in her home chapel when two wicked men burst into her chambers.
Saint Lyudmila was strangled by her own veil (povoy), torn from her head. She asked to die by the sword, so that the blood she shed would become a martyr's crown in the name of Christ. But the killers, following Dragomira’s instructions, tried to prevent this and killed the princess with her veil.
This povoy became her symbol, with which the saint is depicted on icons.
The deceased Lyudmila was buried near the city wall. By order of Dragomira, Christian customs were not observed during the princess's funeral. But the Lord did not abandon his righteous martyr and marked the place where she was buried with miraculous healings and apparitions. Grandson Vyacheslav learned about the signs at his grandmother’s grave. He decided to rebury her in the capital, where she rested in the Basilica of St. George. The prince himself continued the work of his pious grandmother. He removed the pagan Dragomira from the court and began to resume Orthodox services in his principality. Saint Ludmila of Bohemia was canonized in the middle of the 12th century with the rank of martyr.
Grandchildren of Saint Lyudmila
The princely couple gave birth to children - two sons. The boys were not at all like each other: Vyacheslav resembled in character a good father - a deep Christian, Boleslav became a reflection of all the qualities of the wicked Dragomira. The primacy of succession to the throne remained with Vyacheslav, and the prince entrusted his upbringing to his God-fearing mother, Saint Lyudmila. Another son was nurtured by Dragomira.
The prince felt early that his death was near and wanted to secure the throne for Vyacheslav. He summoned eminent rulers, the bishop, and representatives of the church to the Church of the Most Pure Mother of God and, after the liturgy, elevated him to the steps of the altar, where the youth received a bishop's blessing. Despite all the machinations of his daughter-in-law, Vyacheslav was brought up in the Christian law.
The prince left this world in 921, and his minor son received power. The Czech Sejm created a decree according to which Dragomira became regent. Saint Ludmila of Bohemia was engaged in the education and upbringing of her grandson.
Miracle healings
The most famous miracle of healing happened to the first crowned Tsar of All Rus', Ivan the Terrible. Being bedridden with severe joint pain, he asked to be taken to the shrine. John prayed in front of her for several days, until he finally left the monastery on his own feet.
Since then, the holy face has never ceased to amaze Orthodox Christians with its healing power. So, in 1995, prayers to the Mother of God helped a 14-year-old boy get rid of a hump and the serious consequences of a spinal fracture. At the same time, another boy forever threw away the crutches, without which he could not walk.
In the 21st century, miracles of healing continued. After the mother’s long prayers for her son, he was cured of a heart disease over which modern medicine was powerless. A few years later, another miracle happened - the girl’s warts, which were planned to be removed surgically, disappeared on their own. Two years later, a parishioner who had been addicted for a long time was cured of alcoholism.
The official date for the celebration of the Mother of God image is August 21
Murder of a martyr
Dragomira, despite the spread of the Christian faith, tried to eradicate it from the Czech people. She was able to bring all the remaining infidels in the principality closer to her and began to abolish laws and orders that contributed to the weakening of paganism, which were adopted by Borzhivoj and Bratislava. Idol temples began to be built throughout the Czech land.
Saint Lyudmila expressed her dissatisfaction to her daughter-in-law. But in Dragomira’s soul, pagan madness had long been intertwined with power-hungry ambitions, and she decided to kill her mother-in-law. The princess, obeying the word of Scripture - to avoid any evil, left the capital, then retired to Tetin, where she spent time in prayer, handicrafts, and charity. However, the daughter-in-law found her here too.
On the night of September 15-16, the killers broke into Lyudmila’s house, tearing down the doors of the palace. At this time, the princess knelt in prayer in the home chapel. “So you remember my good deeds?” she asked. Seeing that they were going to strangle her, the princess asked to be struck with a sword in order to shed blood for Christ along with other sufferers. But the killers were aware that bloodshed was a condition for recognition of martyrdom, and resorted to strangulation. Sources suggest that the weapon was a veil, which is now a symbol of Saint Lyudmila. The soul of the martyr went to eternal rest, and the body was buried without observing Christian canons under the city wall of Tetin.
The Lord glorified the burial place of the saint with miracles: burning candles appeared over it every night. The blind began to see when they touched the ground from her grave. The grandson of the princess, having heard about such signs, took the body of the murdered woman to Prague and laid him to rest in the Basilica of St. George.
It is not known for certain whether blessed Vyacheslav knew that Dragomira took part in the murder of Lyudmila. However, contemporaries report that his mother was removed from the court. The prince himself continued to live in deep Christianity and, according to his faith, organized all the affairs of the family and the lands under his control.
There is a known case when a neighboring prince, Radislav, came to the lands of Vyacheslav with an army. Grandson of St. Lyudmila, with his characteristic peacefulness, sent to ask the other side what caused the attack. The answer required a concession to Bohemia, which forced Vyacheslav to march with an army to defend his native side. However, the prince did not want to shed blood and offered a fair fight to Radislav himself, to which he agreed. As a result, the opponent was defeated and asked for forgiveness from Vyacheslav on his knees.
A little later, at the Diet in Worms, Vyacheslav asked Emperor Otto for the relics of the holy martyr Witt, for which he received his favor. The blessed prince brought them to Prague and erected a temple in his honor. It was in this sanctuary that the relics of his grandmother, Lyudmila, were placed.
Year by year, the veneration of the martyr only grew, but the church officially recognized her holiness around 1144. Then the altars of some Czech churches received particles of the relics, and St. Ludmila’s Day began to be celebrated as a church holiday. In 1197-1214, Bishop Daniel II gave his blessing to the painting of icons of the martyr, along with images of other patrons of the Czech land. During the reign of Charles the Fourth, a tombstone was erected over the shrine of the pious princess. Saint Lyudmila, whose angel (memory) day is celebrated on September 29, is still buried in this place.
In 1981, the shrine was opened, and a white silk fabric with a geometric pattern was discovered next to the holy relics. Historians believe that this is a veil (povoy) with which noble ladies covered their heads.
History of the icon
The history of the miraculous image goes back to the distant 14th century. The year 1311 was marked by the fact that Prokhor, appointed Metropolitan of All Rus' by Peter, became the bishop of the Rostov principality. The monk had a tradition - every summer he walked around his region, going down the Volga all the way to Yaroslavl. In the third year of his reign, he set out again and, just short of reaching the appointed city, stopped to spend the night at the place where the Tolga River merges with the Volga.
The August night was hot, and the bishop had difficulty sleeping. However, exactly at midnight, Prokhor suddenly woke up from a bright radiance. On the opposite bank, the clear starry sky was illuminated by a huge pillar of fire, next to which stood the Mother of God with the Child in her arms. Soon the flames spread across the river, forming a kind of bridge. Guided by invisible forces, the monk went straight to the Ever-Virgin, walking along the burning crossing and not feeling the heat. Kneeling before the Mother of God, Prokhor prayed until the first lightning, until he was discovered by the servants who followed him. A bishop's staff and an icon of the Mother of God, now called Tolgskaya, were also found there.
Seeing a sign of God in what had happened, the bishop ordered the construction of a church on the site where the holy image was found. The work went very quickly, the temple was rebuilt in just one day and by the evening it was consecrated in the name of the Most Holy Theotokos. Miracles began to happen immediately after he opened his doors to the first parishioners - many sick people were healed of their ailments. In the same year, the Tolga Monastery was founded nearby, which existed until the beginning of the 20th century.
After the revolution, when the Bolsheviks came to power, the monastery was looted and closed, and in its place a colony for juvenile delinquents was organized. Almost all the shrines were destroyed by atheists, but the icon of the Mother of God was miraculously saved. It was given to the Yaroslavl Art Museum for storage, where it remained for almost sixty years.
Work on the restoration of the Tolga Monastery began only in 1987. Now it was no longer a men's, but a women's monastery.
After the opening of the shrine, the miraculous face was returned to the nuns. For a long time it occupied a place of honor among other icons, until it was officially transferred to the Tretyakov Gallery. Despite the fact that the original is in the exhibition hall of the museum, you can also venerate the copies of the Tolga icon. The most famous copies are the property:
- Assumption Cathedral (Yaroslavl);
- Vysoko-Petrovsky Monastery (Moscow);
- Nezhinsky Vvedensky monastery (Nezhin).
You can venerate the miraculous face on any day, but the official date for the celebration of the Mother of God image is August 21.
What do they ask her for in prayers?
First of all, those people who consider her their patroness pray to Saint Lyudmila. You can say a short petition to the martyr every day or read an akathist. The venerable one is asked for intercession and heavenly blessing of their children.
The prayer to Saint Lyudmila, the saint of Christ, must be said with a pure soul and a kind heart. It helps to get rid of sinful thoughts, receive repentance and pardon from the King of Heaven.
In prayers and akathists to the martyr, her grandson, Blessed Vyacheslav, is often mentioned. Through him, prayers are also offered for intercession in relation to one’s own children and grandchildren.
Petitions can be made not only with ready-made prayers, but also in your own words - the intercessor will hear any call for help coming from the soul. Classic akathists are contained in the Canon; these can be purchased at any church store. You can turn to the saint at any time of the day when pious thoughts require it.
How to pray to the Holy Face correctly
Before the sacred image, they ask for divine intercession and protection for children. In prayer petitions and akathists addressed to the reverend mother, her grandson, named Vyacheslav, is often mentioned. The boy has become the symbol through which pleas for intercession reach the spiritual shells of our children.
Read about prayers for children:
- Prayer for grandchildren
- Mother's prayer for her son's health
- Mother's blessing prayer
Important! The icon of the Venerable Lyudmila of Bohemia saves families from discord and protects them from evil intentions. Before her image, a person finds the true pious path.
Prayers can be pronounced not only according to the canonical text, but also through improvisation. A person must know exactly what he wants to ask from the holy icon. You should concentrate on what you want, clearing your heart and mind of unnecessary thoughts and hesitations.
Church workers recommend going through the Sacraments of communion and repentance before prayers - then the Lord will reward the person asking for good deeds done.
Icons of the Venerable Mother in Russia
On the icons, Princess of Bohemia Saint Ludmila is depicted in a long dress, her head is always covered with a crown, in some images - with a princely hat. The main attribute, which has a symbolic meaning, is considered to be the povoy, which goes down to the neck. There are icon painters who depict a rope instead - a symbol of torment. There are very rare icons where the saint is represented with a cup filled with grapes. She is often depicted with the young Vyacheslav, who listens to the teachings.
The icon of St. Lyudmila the Martyr helps prevent family discord and provides protection from evil intent. In front of the images, they pray for the health and well-being of younger household members, for example, grandchildren, children. The saint helps them not to suffer from sin and to take the path of a true Christian.
If a conflict has already matured in the family circle, a prayer offered to the icon of the martyr will help restore peace. A woman born under the name of this intercessor will avoid various troubles by asking and solve all everyday problems.
In Russia, there is an icon of the saint in Moscow, in Kotelniki, at the Compound of the Orthodox Church and Slovakia, it is located in the Church of St. Nicholas. On the day of remembrance of the martyr, a piece of her relics is brought here every year. You can also pray in front of the icon in the Church of Vyacheslav the Czech, which was built in Barvikha. Other images, less well known, can be found in churches in all corners of the country.
How does the Tolga Icon of the Mother of God help?
The image of the Mother of God is very revered by Orthodox Christians, as it helps to heal not only spiritually, but also physically. Pilgrims from all over the country flock to the miraculous image to turn to the Ever-Virgin with a variety of problems:
- overcome a serious illness;
- strengthen faith;
- help guide you on the right path;
- improve your financial situation;
- experience the long-awaited happiness of motherhood;
- find a husband/wife;
- find harmony in the family;
- get rid of alcohol, nicotine or drug addiction.
People often turn to the Tolga Mother of God to receive forgiveness for their sins. They sincerely repent before Her and ask to save a soul overwhelmed by passions. If the words come from a pure heart, the Mother of God never refuses the one asking, interceding for him before the Almighty.
Saint Lyudmila: Angel's Day
Customs dictated that a child should be named on the eighth day after birth. The priest chose the name, guided by Christmastide. The martyr, in whose honor the child received a name, became his heavenly intercessor. The Orthodox adhere to this order to this day. All girls with the name Lyudmila (subject to baptism in it) must honor their guardian angel and intercessor, who is the reverend princess. Angel Day is celebrated on September 29th.
Also celebrated is the day of remembrance of the holy martyr, blessed princess of the Czech Republic - Lyudmila. It is celebrated by the church on September 16 according to the old style and on September 29 according to the new style. The saint can be considered a heavenly patroness by all believers who seek her intercession.
Icon of the Great Martyr Lyudmila of Bohemia
The holy martyr is highly revered among Orthodox believers, her name is written in church calendars, and in churches people can see images with her face.
A large number of pilgrims from Russia and abroad come to one of the Moscow cathedrals to venerate the remains of St. Lyudmila and receive a divine blessing along with intercession. The icon of the holy mother patronizes all Lyudmilas, as well as grandmothers, beloved mothers, and teaching staff.
The canonized princess is the patroness of her native land
Saint Ludmila became the first Czech martyr, patroness of her native land. She is also revered as a benefactor of grandmothers, mothers, educators, teachers and educators. Her statue is located on the Charles Bridge, where other sculptures of the most revered saints of the Czech Republic are presented. A place of honor is occupied by the face depicted on the pedestal of the monument to St. Wenceslas, installed in the center of Prague.
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Temples in Prague
The Catholic Church of St. Lyudmila the Martyr was founded in 1888. It is located on Mira Square, in the city district of Vinohrady. This magnificent neo-Gothic building is distinguished by two tall, absolutely identical bell towers. The temple was built in such a way that it seems to float above the square. The height of the towers with a spire is sixty meters. The Church of St. Lyudmila is the dominant feature of the adjacent space and attracts not only worshipers, but also tourists.
A high flight of stairs leads to the main entrance; the heavy doors and portal are decorated with strict ornaments. There are stone porticos on both sides of the entrance, and a large rose window above the portal. Due to the pointed elongated windows, the appearance of the towers seems elongated vertically. The tympanum is decorated with relief images of Christ and saints Wenceslas and Lyudmila.
The Church of St. Lyudmila is active and is the property of the Roman Church. Christians who have accepted the Catholic faith, along with the Orthodox, celebrate the day of the pious Lyudmila and honor her. The sanctuary is open to all believers during services.
Another, no less famous temple was erected in the town of Tetin, near Karlstejn Castle. According to legend, it was erected on the spot where the princess was killed. Under the main altar there is a stone on which - again, according to legend - the saint was praying when the stranglers crept up on her.
The Church of the Martyr, but already belonging to the Russian Orthodox Church, was consecrated in Prague at the end of 2012. It was erected in the former exhibition pavilion of the Rostorgpredstva on Siberian Square. During Soviet times, construction and agricultural equipment was exhibited here, and at a later time there was an exhibition of retro cars. Not long ago, the territory was returned to the fold of the Orthodox Church.
As part of the first stage of reconstruction work, the arrangement of the church was carried out within the main circular volume of the structure. The second stage involves the construction of a bell tower and domes. However, the Orthodox Church of St. Ludmila in Prague is already receiving parishioners who want to offer prayer to the saint. And also those who count on her heavenly help.
Meaning and Interpretation
The Tolga image of the Mother of God belongs to the Eleus (Tenderness) icon painting type and is often called “Throne” among representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. The main difference between this icon is its emotionality, which stands out from the usual iconographic canons.
It was not for nothing that the author chose dark tones that prevail in the composition. They favorably emphasize and enhance the sad mood that can be read on the face of the Mother of God. The Most Holy Virgin Mary grieves for humanity, seeing what is happening on earth, but still remains the Heavenly Intercessor before the Lord.
The image of the Divine Couple is imbued with the endless love that exists between the Almighty and man. That is why the Baby Jesus clings to His Mother so childishly, wrapping his thin arms around Her neck. In this composition, the icon painter shows the peace and tranquility that the Savior gives to all who turn to Him.
Texts in Russian
In the Russian Orthodox Church, a prayer, akathist, kontakion, troparion and magnification have been compiled in honor of Saint Lyudmila of Czechia.
Troparion
Having left the darkness of idolatry and with ardent love accepting the light of the Orthodox faith of Christ, you, Saint Lyudmila, appeared like the morning star, and with the light of your holiness began the true day of worship of God in the Honors of the earth.
Kontakion
Chosen by God from the heterodox pagan family of the Czech Republic, called into the holy language, a servant of new grace, the holy, all-praised martyr of Christ Lyudmila, in Thy suffering she received the crown of martyrdom from the hand of the Almighty, imperishable, and with the Angels now standing before His throne, we praise Thee with love, the Servant of Christ, with songs of love. , even with Your prayers free us from eternal torment, troubles and sorrows, calling: Rejoice, blessed Princess Lyudmila, holy martyr and prayer book for souls.
Prayer
Oh, Holy Saint of Christ, martyr Princess Lyudmila, First Lady of the Czech country and the capital city of Prague, an adornment, warm prayer book for us before God, behold, we, who have committed many sins, humbly fall down and pray to you, do not allow us to perish in the mud of our sins, but lift up us prayer.
Oh, Most Blessed Mother Lyudmila, do not forget to visit your children, even if you passed away from us to the heavenly abodes. Together with the Holy Martyr and your grandson Vyacheslav, when the youth Vyacheslav grows up, his father, your son, according to the custom of that time, ask the Bishop and the priests with all the clergy to call upon him the blessing of God. The bishop, having served in the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos, placed the youth on the steps of the temple, and blessed him as follows: “Lord God Jesus Christ, bless this youth, as you blessed your righteous ones, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and crown him, as you crowned Orthodox kings, equal to the apostles Constantine and Helen."
In the same way, you, his holy foremother, ask us, sinners, for God’s blessing on our children, and on all of us, even we who have sinned greatly, let us thank the Lord for the gift of His grace. May we together glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and your great intercession for us forever and ever. Amen.
Akathist
God-enlightened reason was given to you, holy martyr Lyudmila, with which you clearly understood the soul-destroying futility of your daughter-in-law’s evil faith, who wants to destroy you. You, knowing this, retired to the city of Techin to seek refuge for salvation for the sake of your soul, and you tried to seek Christ with all your soul. In the same way we cry to you: Rejoice, blessed follower of Christ; Rejoice, sincere lover of His commandments. Rejoice, thou who has known the almighty power of Christ’s grace; Rejoice, you who escaped the cruel demonic slavery. Rejoice, you who have considered earthly wealth as nothing; Rejoice, you who despised idolatry from your youth. Rejoice, you who through the hands of the wretched have sent your treasures to grief; Rejoice, you who have called idolatrous people to the true God. Rejoice, blessed Princess Lyudmila, holy martyr and prayer book.
Greatness
We magnify you, passion-bearer of Christ Lyudmila, and honor your honest suffering, which you endured for Christ.
Where are the relics of the great martyr located?
The Orthodox martyr has been resting for more than a thousand years in the Church of St. George the Victorious, where her grandson Prince Vyacheslav transferred the relics of his great grandmother.
Prague
This temple is located in Prague and was originally Orthodox. But half a century later it passes to the Catholic Church, and later becomes a museum. The relics of the first Slavic patroness are now a museum exhibit and are under the protection of the Czech state. They are not available for worship. You can venerate them only once a year – on September 29th. Pilgrims from all over the world come here with the hope of receiving help from the holy relics.
The head of the princess is separated from the rest of the relics and transferred to the Cathedral of the Czech Catholics, St. Vitus. She wears a gold alloy helmet mask that covers her entire face. She is put up for worship on the day of veneration - September 29.
Particles in Russia
There is an opportunity to honor the memory of the first Heavenly patroness of the Slavs in Russia in the St. Nicholas Church in Kotelniki. There is a reliquary containing a particle of the relics of the righteous martyr.
Another prayer to St. mts. You can visit Lyudmila at the Holy Trinity Lavra. There, in the Church of St. John Climacus, there is her icon with part of her relics.
