The icons of All Saints depicted in the photo are important - they are the Army of the Lord. All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Trinity.
The main meaning of this holiday is the glorification of all Saints. Before such images, believers have an amazing opportunity to pray to all the Saints at the same time.
It happens that a person is named by a rare name, and it is very difficult to find his patron saint in every temple. Feeling a desire to turn to his Saint, a Christian believer can find such an image in a temple and pray.
Icons of All Saints - photo, description and meaning
It is no coincidence that the Council of All Saints is celebrated after Trinity. After all, the day of the birth of the church is considered the day of the Holy Trinity, and it grew, blossomed and bore fruit in the person of its Saints - martyrs, righteous people, saints, ecumenical teachers, venerable martyrs, holy martyrs, unmercenaries, holy fools and many others.
There is a huge variety of images of cathedral images, which have some differences and were painted in different periods of time.
The icon presented above was painted by an icon painter in the 18th century, where the inseparable Holy Trinity is depicted at the very top. The Holy Trinity consists of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove raised above them.
A little lower is the Intercessor, the Mother of all Christians, the Lady Theotokos, next to whom is the highest of all prophets, the Baptist John. Also on the image are the archangels, great martyrs, saints, saints, martyrs and martyrs, apostles and prophets who serve the Holy Trinity in the name of people living on earth.
It is impossible to depict all the Saints of the universal Church at the same time in one image. On this icon, in the center is the Head of the Church - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Savior is depicted in a circle against the background of the starry sky as the Creator of the Universe. The two circles of blue and light blue around Him signify His divine glory, separating the Lord from the Saints.
The blue background of this image means the heavenly world, where the Saints are located. In the top row there are 8 Archangels, distinguished from the Angels by their larger size. With this symbolic device, the icon painter emphasizes that the Archangels occupy a higher place in the heavenly hierarchy than the Angels.
At the bottom there are many Saints, but they are divided into separate groups. They are depicted according to the order of holiness. Separately prophets, separately apostles and separately martyrs. In this way, the icon painter was able to designate the Saints without depicting each individually. The saints pray to God for us, bowing to the Lord, asking for help for us living on earth. This is the main meaning of the icon.
We bring to your attention an informative article about the history of the creation of Rublev’s Trinity icon.
Icon of All Saints in the online store of Orthodox icons Svyatsy.
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How does prayer in front of the icon of the Cathedral of All Saints help?
In the Orthodox faith, the image of the Cathedral of All Saints has enormous power and helps in deeply hopeless matters. Helps a praying person gain willpower and strengthen faith in the face of enemies in difficult life experiences. Without an icon of the Saint whose name a person bears, you can pray in front of this image - absolutely all the Saints are depicted here.
A prayer in front of this icon, said with great faith, has great power. Believers pray and ask the Saints for healing from illnesses, help in overcoming difficulties in the family circle, resolving conflicts and making important decisions.
Facial recognition
One of the most difficult tasks in icon painting is to create an image that is truly iconographic and at the same time recognizable. How similar should the face be to the face of a specific person, our almost contemporary, who became a saint?
Even ancient saints are recognizable on the icons: the same St. Nicholas, the images can be fundamentally different in execution, but the face is always recognizable. Moreover, even those to whom St. Nicholas appears as if in reality, then recognize him in the icons, even if they have never seen his icons before and found themselves in the church for the first time.
With regard to the new martyrs, the requirements for similarity increased significantly. If a saint of the 20th century, known from photographs, does not resemble himself in the icon, then he will not be recognized. This can be confusing and become an obstacle to praying in front of such an icon.
The problem of similarity is also relevant for portrait painters. And in an icon, this similarity of features, and most importantly, some always difficult to catch facial expression, is all the more difficult to achieve: on the one hand, the image of the saint had to resemble himself, and on the other, correspond to the iconographic tradition. It happens that an icon painter works, say, in the tradition of the 16th century, and the entire image is made in this vein, and the face is painted semi-realistically, since the icon painter could not achieve recognition in any other way. This is definitely a drawback.
Saint Tikhon
Often the appearance is depicted as close as possible to the appearance of the saint, especially if photographs remain or they are widely distributed, as in the case of the royal family, the Martyr Elizabeth and other famous saints. Of course, the icon will be assessed from the point of view of the correspondence of the faces to the faces.
The problem of painting an icon of a saint who does not have any photographs or portraits left is a rather complicated problem. Then, as far as it is possible to find out, they will find out what he looked like from available indirect sources, and, having prayed, begin to work on the image.
The faces of saints located on the icon of All Saints, with their names and photos
Knowing how certain Saints looked and were depicted, you can recognize them in any image. In the lower half of such icons there are many Saints, who are divided into groups. In the bottom row are the Old Testament Prophets, and nearby you can see the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
In addition to the prophets and apostles, in the lower ranks there are also martyrs and martyrs. Among the martyrs you can recognize the Great Martyr Catherine.
The icon painter could depict in the image of the saint details that were characteristic of him. From such details you can recognize the name of the saint, if it is not inscribed on the icon. Among the saints you can recognize Basil the Great, as well as John Chrysostom.
Symbolism of icons
If you look closely at completely different icons, you will notice something in common in them, namely symbols. The most famous symbol of holiness on an icon is the cross. It symbolizes martyrdom. It was on it that the crucifixion of Christ took place. In addition, you can see on the icons a spear, which is clutched in the hands of the saint. It symbolizes the triumph of light forces over dark ones. There is also such an image as a mountain or a cave. The first means striving upward, towards God, and the second means descending downwards - into the underworld. The oak is the most important tree of life, and a crown of gold is victory. Color is also of considerable importance in icon painting. The most significant shade when creating icons is gold. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Please note that the images on the halos icons are made in gold.
Prayers before the icon of the Cathedral of All Saints
Saints appear to people as heavenly patrons, protectors who bring a person closer to God. Personal prayer favors receiving God's help. However, first it is worth turning to the words of the Orthodox prayer, which can be said both in church and at home.
Troparion to the Cathedral of All Saints
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And throughout the whole world Thy martyr,/ as with scarlet and visor,/ Thy Church is adorned with the blood,/ with them cries out to Thy Christ God:/ unto Thy people Thy bounties have come down,/ peace Grant to Thy habitation, // and to our souls great mercy.
Kontakion to the Cathedral of All Saints
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Like the firstfruits of nature, to the Planter of creation,/ the universe brings to You, Lord, God-bearing martyrs./ By those prayers in the deep world Thy Church, // Thy residence, has been preserved by the Mother of God by many more kindly
Prayer
To you, O all holiness, as a guiding lamp, who with my deeds illuminated the path of the heavenly sunrise, I, a great sinner, humbly bow the knee of my heart and from the depths of my soul I cry: pray for me, the Lover of Mankind, God, that He will not allow me to wander further along the paths of sin, but May my mind and heart be enlightened by the light of His goodness, so that we are illuminated and strengthened by it, I will be able to continue the rest of my earthly life on the right path without stumbling, and through your intercession to the All-Good Lord I will be honored to be a small partaker of your spiritual meal in the heavenly palace of the King of glory, Him with His Beginning To the Father and the Most Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit be glory, honor and worship forever and ever. Amen.
Six-pointed cross
This is a cross with one horizontal crossbar and a lower inclined one.
This form of the cross exists in Orthodoxy along with the eight-pointed one, being, in fact, its simplified form. The lower crossbar of the six-pointed cross symbolizes the footrest, a detail that took place in reality.
The cross on which Christ was crucified was four-pointed. Another crossbar at the feet was attached to the cross before placing the cross in a vertical position, after the crucifixion, when the place on the cross where the feet of the crucified person were located became obvious.
The inclination of the lower crossbar has the symbolic meaning of “the measure of righteousness.” The higher part of the crossbar is located on the right side. At the right hand of Christ, according to legend, a repentant and therefore justified thief was crucified. On the left side, where the crossbar faces down, a robber was crucified, who by blaspheming Jesus further aggravated his situation. In a broad sense, this crossbar is interpreted as a symbol of a person’s state of mind.
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WHAT ICON IS FOR WHAT “THE HOLY TRINITY” - written by Andrei Rublev. The symbol of the “Trinity” is God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Or - wisdom, reason, love. One of the three main icons that should be in every home. In front of the icon they pray for forgiveness of sins. It is considered confessional. “Iverskaya MOTHER OF GOD” is the keeper of the hearth. She is considered the patroness of all women, their helper and intercessor before the Lord. An icon used to remove the “crown of celibacy” from both men and women. In front of the icon they also pray for the healing of physical and mental illnesses, for consolation in troubles. “MOTHER OF GOD OF KAZAN” is the main icon of Russia, the intercessor of the entire Russian people, especially in difficult, troubled times. All the main events in life take place with her, starting with baptism. The icon gives a blessing for marriage, and it is also an assistant in work. An icon that stops fire and helps those with vision problems. Before the icon they pray for help in various everyday needs. “THE MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR” - written by the Evangelist Luke. The icon is considered one of the most revered images of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rus'. Tsars were crowned and high priests were elected in front of this icon. Before her they pray for the humility of those at war, for the softening of evil hearts, for the healing of bodily and mental weaknesses, as well as for the healing of the possessed. “TIKHVIN MOTHER OF GOD” - written by the Evangelist Luke. The icon is considered a child’s icon; it is also called a “guidebook”. She helps children in illness, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them choose friends, and protects them from the bad influence of the street. It is believed that it strengthens the bond between parents and children, that is, children do not abandon their parents in old age. Helps women during childbirth and pregnancy. Those who have problems also turn to her. “SEVEN ARCH” is the strongest icon in protecting the house and any premises, as well as the person on whom it is located, from evil, envious people, from the evil eye, damage and curses. She reconciles warring parties, brings peace and harmony, and is also hired for important matters. At home, she should be opposite the front door so that she can see the eyes of the person entering. Before installing the icon, you need to read a prayer, and then observe who stops coming to your house. “QUICK TO HEAR” - the image was painted in the 10th century. They pray in front of the icon when quick and urgent help is needed, for the healing of mental and physical ailments, including paralysis, blindness, cancer, and also ask for the birth of healthy children and the release of prisoners. “HEALER” - the icon is one of the most ancient and revered. In front of the icon they pray for healing of the soul and body; it protects from various misfortunes, troubles, sorrow, eternal condemnation, and takes care of liberation from imprisonment. Childbirth assistant. “INEXHAIBLE CHALICE” - The Mother of God prays for all sinners and calls for an inexhaustible source of spiritual joy and consolation, proclaiming that the inexhaustible cup of heavenly help and mercy is prepared for those who ask with faith. It brings prosperity to the home, and also helps to heal from bad habits, drunkenness, drug addiction, and gambling. “UNBREAKABLE WALL” - located in the main altar of the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral. For more than ten centuries, this miraculous icon remained intact. That's probably why it's named like that. In front of the icon for every need: healing for the sick, consolation for the grieving, admonition for the lost, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct husbands and wives, support and warm the old, deliver from all misfortunes. “THREE-HANDED” - the miraculous image of the Mother of God was painted in the eighth century in honor of the Monk John of Damascus, a church hymn writer who was innocently slandered. In front of the icon they pray for healing from hand pain or injury, from fire, as well as from illness, grief and sadness. “UNEXPECTED JOY” is an icon about forgiveness of sins and grateful healing. Before the icon they pray for the conversion of the lost, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of deafness and ear diseases, for the preservation of marriage in love and harmony. “BLESSED MATRONA” is a very powerful saint of our time. People turn to her for any difficult issue. She is our “first helper” and intercessor, intercessor for us before the Lord. The relics are located in the Intercession Monastery on Taganka, where every day countless people come and turn to her for help. “NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER” is the favorite saint of the Russian people. He protects from poverty and need: when his icon is in the house, he makes sure that there is prosperity in the house, and protects from the need for anything. In addition, he is the patron saint of all travelers, drivers, sailors, pilots and just people who are on the road and revere St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The relics of St. Nicholas the Pleasant are located in Italy. “THE HOLY GREAT MARTYR PANTELEMON” is a great healer, patron of doctors. During his lifetime he brought healing to many people from serious illnesses. And now people receive a charge for miraculous healing from the icon with the face of St. Panteleimon. “GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS” is the patron saint of Moscow, as well as an assistant to those people whose work involves weapons and risks to life - the military, police, firefighters, rescuers. In addition, these include athletes and people starting a new business. "SERGIUS OF RADONEZH" - founder of the Sergius Trinity Lavra in the 14th century. He is the patron saint of all students. They take the icon with them when taking exams and tests. It is very good for the icon to always be in the pocket of your purse or briefcase every day when the child goes to school. “SERAPHIM OF SAROV” is one of the beloved and revered saints of Russia. He devoted his entire life to serving our Lord and founded the Diveyevo convent in the Nizhny Novgorod province. Prayer to Holy Father Seraphim of Sarov helps very well with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, spine, and joints. “GUARDIAN ANGEL” - they pray to him: for help with headaches; about your protection, from insomnia, in grief, about happiness in marriage, about driving away evil spirits, about getting rid of harm from wizards and sorcerers. About the intercession of widows and orphans in despair, about deliverance from sudden or sudden death, about the expulsion of demons. Those going to bed pray to him for deliverance from prodigal dreams.
All people live by what they see and think in images. Every person has the best developed associative memory.
Therefore, it is safe to say that when we pray, we always imagine the person to whom we pray. The words of the Old Testament that the Lord God created man in his own image and likeness,
interest in inner life - these are the main reasons that at one time had a strong influence on the preparation and appearance of the icon. An icon is a window to the Upper World. It is one of the means of communication with God, as with a person of a more developed, perfect mind, one of the ways to unity with Him. Icons are mosaic, painting and sculptural images. They can be performed in any artistic manner.
The main thing is that through them the order established back in 787 by the Seventh Ecumenical Council on the veneration and worship of the Prototype is carried out. We pray through icons to the Heavenly Father, the Most Pure Virgin Mary - Mother of God, the Holy Heavenly Powers, we appeal to people,
who from the creation of the world to the present day have approached God with their holiness. We ask for their intercession, help and participation in our lives. Holy icons are visible, historical evidence of this help; they influence our memory, our minds, our sense of beauty: we need them in prayer, we honor and love them, but we never pray to them ourselves. “Every icon is symbolic - it is a combination of two realities. An icon is a symbol in drawing, in space, in form, in color. If a symbol is connected to an image, then this symbol is artistic. The golden background symbolizes eternity, and where there is no time there is no space. There are no shadows, no gravitational forces - all this follows from the fact that it is not our world that is depicted. To depict the higher, the supernatural, it is necessary to disrupt the order of the natural. There is an ascetic element in the icons – elongated facial features, emphasis on the eyes, pursed lips.” “Even if an icon can be called a “portrait,” it is a portrait of the soul; it does not reflect the physical. The subjects of the icons depict events described in Holy Scripture. But in every event, in addition to its existential meaning, there is also another, higher meaning.” [1]. Currently, in the Christian Orthodox world there are many icons that help in different life situations.
The images imprinted on them patronize people and therefore serve as a good gift for any significant date. Aries (21.03 - 20.04). Your icon: Kazan Mother of God
Your Guardian Angels: Sophrony of Vrachansky, Saints Sophrony and Innocent of Moscow, Saint George the Confessor. Taurus (21.04 - 21.05). Your icons: the icon of the Mother of God, the Sporushnitsa of sinners (commonly called the “Sporushnitsa”)
— Surety for sinners, Intercessor and Helper of all who repent of their sins
and the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God Your Guardian Angels: Saints Stephen and Tamara. Apostle Saint John the Theologian. Gemini (22.05 - 21.06). Your icons: icon of the Mother of God Recovering the dead
icon of the Mother of God Burning Bush Vladimir icon of the Mother of God
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine. Cancer (22.06 - 23.07). Your icons: Theotokos joy of all who mourn
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Your Guardian Angel: Saint Cyril. Leo (24.07 - 23.08). Your icon: Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Nicholas the Saint and Elijah the Prophet. Virgo (24.08 - 23.09). Your icons: the icon of the Mother of God of the Burning Bush
Icon of the Passionate Mother of God
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Alexander, John, Paul. Libra (24.09 - 23.10). Your icon: Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God Icon of the Mother of God Burning Bush
Raising the Cross of the Lord
Your Guardian Angel: Saint Sergius of Radonezh the Wonderworker. Scorpio (24.10 - 22.11). Your icons: Quick Hearing Mother of God
and the Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God
Your Guardian Angel: Saint Paul. Sagittarius (11/23 – 12/21). Your icons: Tikhvin Mother of God and the icon of the Mother of God of the Sign
Your Guardian Angels: Saint Nicholas the Saint and Great Martyr Saint Barbara. Capricorn (22.12 - 20.01). Your icon: Sovereign Mother of God
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Sylvester and Venerable Seraphim of Sarov. Aquarius (21.01 - 19.02). Your icons: the Vladimir Mother of God and the icon of the Mother of God the Burning Bush
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria. Pisces (20.02 - 20.03). Your icons: Iveron Mother of God
and the icon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow.
Your Guardian Angels: Saints Alexius and Milentius of Antioch. source
