Troparion
Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”
To the Most Holy Theotokos before the icon of Her “Helper of Sinners”, tone 4
Now all despondency falls silent / and the fear of despair disappears, / sinners in the sorrow of their hearts find consolation / and are illuminated with light by Heavenly love: / today the Mother of God stretches out her saving hand to us / and from His Most Pure Image he speaks, saying: / I am the Helper of sinners to My Son ,/ This one gave Me a hand for them to hear Me take out./ Moreover, people, burdened with many sins,/ fall at the foot of Her icon, crying out with tears:/ Intercessor of the world, Helper of sinners, / beseech the Savior of all with your motherly prayers, / that the Divine with all-forgiveness will cover our sins/ and the bright doors of heaven will open to us,// For you are the intercession and salvation of the Christian race.
Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos before the icon of Her “Helper of Sinners”, tone 3
To You, the ever-flowing source of mercy/ and the Helper of sinners, Your unworthy servants, Mother of God,/ falling, sorrowing, we cry out to You:/ save us from troubles, O Lady,// and mother to Your progress secretly ask for eternal salvation for all of us.
Kontakion to the Most Holy Theotokos before the icon of Her “Helper of Sinners”, tone 1
Honest dwelling that was / of the ineffable nature of the Divine / above words and above the mind / and you are the Helper of sinners, / giving grace and healing, / like the Mother of all who reigns: / pray to Thy Son him // receive mercy for us on the Day of Judgment.
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your holy image, through which you bring healing to all who come with faith.
When is the best time to say prayers?
The greatest effect from reading prayers in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” is achieved on the days of veneration of this icon, which according to the Orthodox calendar are celebrated three times a year:
- The first day falls on Thursday of Pentecost;
- The second is March 20 (March 7, old style);
- The third is June 11 (May 29, old style).
But even in case of spiritual burden, you can turn to the face of the Mother of God on this icon at any time, in a temple, monastery or at home. Such prayer is the best way to communicate with God through the intercession of the Mother of God, who never refused her help to those who resort to her in difficult times.
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Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before the icon of Her “Helper of Sinners”
Oh, Most Blessed Lady, Protector of the Christian race, refuge and salvation of those who flow to You! We know, truly we know, that we have sinned greatly and have been angry, O Most Merciful Lady, the Son of God was born in the flesh of You: but I have many images before me of those who angered His kindness: publicans, harlots and other sinners, to whom forgiveness of their sins was given, for the sake of repentance and confession. Thou art, therefore, imagining the images of those who have pardoned my sinful souls, and at the great mercy of God, which I have received, looking, I have dared, even I, a sinner, to resort with repentance to Your compassion . O All-Merciful Lady, give me a helping hand and ask Your Son and God with your motherly and most holy prayers for forgiveness of my grave sin. I believe and confess that He Whom You gave birth to, Your Son, is truly Christ, the Son of the Living God, Judge of the living and the dead, rewarding each according to his deeds. I again believe and confess that You are the true Mother of God, the source of mercy, the consolation of those who mourn, the recovery of the lost, a strong and unceasing Intercessor to God, who loves the Christian race dearly. ́nsky, and the Helper of Repentance. Truly, there is no other help and protection for a person than You, Most Merciful Lady, and no one was ashamed of trusting in You, and by You begging God, no one was left behind. For this reason I pray to Your innumerable goodness: open the doors of Your mercy to me, who have lost my way and fallen into the depths of the depths, do not disdain my filthiness, do not despise my sinful prayer , do not leave me, the accursed one, for an evil enemy is looking to kidnap me into destruction, but beg the one who was born for me from You, Your merciful Son and God, may He forgive my great sins and deliver me from my destruction: for even I, with all who have received forgiveness, will sing and glorify the immeasurable mercy of God and Yours - unshameful intercession for me in this life and in the endless eternity. Amen.
Second prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before the icon of Her “Helper of Sinners”
My Most Blessed Queen, My Most Holy Hope, Helper of Sinners! Behold, a poor sinner stands before You! Don’t leave me, abandoned by everyone, don’t forget me, forgotten by everyone, give me joy, who knows no joy. Oh, my grievous troubles and sorrows! Oh, my sins are immeasurable! Like the darkness of the night is my life. And there is not a single strong help in the sons of men. You are my only Hope. You are my only Cover, Refuge and Affirmation. I boldly stretch out my weak hand to You and pray: have mercy on me, O All-Good One, have mercy on Your Son redeemed by the Blood, quench the pain of my much-sighing soul, tame the rage of hatred Those who offend and offend me, restore my fading strength, renew my youth, like an eaglet, allow yourself to weaken in keeping the commandments of God. Touch my troubled soul with heavenly fire and fill me with unashamed faith, unhypocritical love and known hope. May I always sing and praise You, the Most Blessed Intercessor of the world, our Protector and Supporter of all of us sinners, and I worship Your Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, with His Beginning Father and the Life-giving Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
What is the meaning of the prayer “Helper of Sinners”?
The prayer before the icon of the “Helper of Sinners” of the Mother of God can be read in cases where a person’s soul is darkened by such sins as:
- despondency, despair (depressive worldview);
- loss of hope, trust in God;
- disappointment in life, in oneself and in people;
- discord and conflict in family and relationships;
- in pride, manifested in the refusal to see the highest will of God in everything;
- in violation of God's commandments: “do not make yourself an idol,” “do not covet your neighbor’s wife,” etc.;
- in the sin of acquisition and love of money.
And also the sincere prayer “Helper of Sinners” heals from physical illnesses and ailments, especially if they are associated with mental disorders or caused by a lack of spirituality in the life of the sick person. The main condition when turning to the face of the Mother of God in front of this shrine is sincere repentance of one’s sins for the one who asks for intercession before God, and the desire to cleanse himself through prayer from dirt and defilement.
Akathist
Kontakion 1.
Chosen by the Almighty, the sinners, the Envoy, who bows to the mercy of Her Son, that He may save even He created with His hand, we offer a song of thanksgiving to Ti, Mother the Virgin and Lady, about the appearance of Your venerable and miraculous icons, You, as an intercessor to the Lord, are overcome by diverse circumstances deliver us and bring us eternal salvation, yes, we cry out to Ty:
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Ikos 1.
The faces of angels reverently serve You and all the saints with silent voices please You, O Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to the Angels King, Christ our God, but we, sinners, imitate and We dare and praise Thee in bewilderment, humbly, the Archangel’s voice cries out to Thee, Pure One:
Rejoice, O Gracious One, the Lord is with You; Rejoice, Most Blessed among Women, All-Immaculate Virgin.
Rejoice; Daughters of the Heavenly Father; Rejoice, Mother of the Eternal Son.
Rejoice, village of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, constant wonder of angels and man.
Rejoice, Most Honest Cherub; Rejoice, most glorious without comparison Seraphim.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 2.
Seeing our sorrowful earthly life, weaknesses and illnesses, the Most Merciful Mother of God, deigned to give us blessing and consolation, joy and salvation, and protection from all troubles and misfortunes holding His holy icon, having been called a supporter of sinners in it, yes, joyful before this icon offering to Her , joyfully always sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2.
Opening the heavenly mind, O Virgin Mother of God, You have deigned to glorify Your holy icon with many miracles, called the Helper of sinners, and all things that know Your good will regarding her. Knowingly, they are calling you in song:
Rejoice, Merciful One, Mother of us all in Christ; Rejoice, inexhaustible treasury of Divine grace.
Rejoice, for through You God's favor descends upon us; Rejoice, for through you the imams brought boldness to God.
Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of all Christians; Rejoice, you who do not reject the prayers of the most desperate sinners.
Rejoice, for through Your intercession we hope to be saved; Rejoice, for through your prayers you will receive the Kingdom of Heaven with tea.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 3.
The power of grace overshadows everyone, Most Blessed Mother of God, with faith towards You, as the Helper of sinners who come and worship Your holy icon: One for You alone has been given every gift You will soon fulfill your good request and have mercy and save sinners, and You alone can truly help everyone If you wish, you will sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3.
Having the Motherly all-good providence for all, You, the All-Good Mother of God, call even the most desperate sinners to salvation, saying: I am the Helper of sinners to My Son and God Gu, He also promised Me to always hear Me, so that those who bring joy to Me will forever rejoice through Me. . For this reason we, sinners, joyfully call to You, as our Helper:
Rejoice, zealous Intercessor, given to us by God; Rejoice, to the Heavenly Fatherland, our Gracious Guide.
Rejoice, thou who destroyest from the pit of destruction; Rejoice, you who receive the helpless into your omnipotent hands.
Rejoice, you who drive away constant despondency; Rejoice, you who restore those who have fallen to grace.
Rejoice, you who give the word of wisdom to those who ask; Rejoice, making the foolish wise.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 4.
A certain woman, tempted by a storm of doubts, did not want to believe in the miracles that happened from Your icon, the Helper, but suddenly struck by a deadly ulcer, she came to know Your omnipotent power, O Lady, and the miraculous icons of Your grace, and, having repented, tearfully praying to You for forgiveness of her unbelief, with mercy and healed by You, always crying out with thanks to God for You: Alleluia.
Ikos 4.
Your Lord hears our intercessions in Heaven, O Queen of Heaven, and fulfills Your requests, but we, sinners, like the all-good Quick-to-hear and our Helper, ask and pray to You: Vlada Chitsa, soon hear our prayers and turn all our sorrows into joy and petitions Fulfill all those who pray here soon, so that we may always sing Ti joyfully:
Rejoice, bringing the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and you yourself are at the throne of Your Son, always praying for us.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners; Rejoice, Seeker of the lost.
Rejoice, thou who grantest unexpected joy to the faithful; Rejoice, you who will soon fulfill our requests.
Rejoice, Merciful One, always merciful to us; Rejoice, thou who makes our life good.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 5.
Like a radiant star, illuminating the whole world, you gave to us, the Lady of the World, your honorable icon, called the Helper of sinners, looking at us below, to You, the truest We worship the Mother of God and the Virgin, saying: Lady, accept the prayers of Your servants and deliver us from all needs and sorrows, praising Thee and singing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 5.
A certain reverent man was filled with great fear when, on the night of Christ’s Bright Resurrection, he saw Your icon, the All-Good Helper, shining with the light of Heaven and like rain abyssal drops, exuding myrrh and emitting lightning-like sparks, having recognized in this sign of Thy mercy towards people, with tears of tenderness and gratitude joyfully sing to You, Most Blessed Mother of God:
Rejoice, you who held the Divine Fire without burning, whereby our sins are burned; Rejoice, you who bore the untouchable Light, through which our souls are enlightened.
Rejoice, you who offer your hand to God in charge of us; Rejoice, you who open the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven to us sinners.
Rejoice, like lightning cutting through the darkness of our sins; Rejoice, for the fragrant ointment that softens our hearts.
Rejoice, you who flow forth springs of miracles everywhere; Rejoice, making all people rejoice through Your icon.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 6.
The whole Christian world preaches Thy mercies and miracles, O Most Glorified Mother of the Lord, and is brightly adorned with many of Thy miraculous icons, among which is Thy icon, the Helper of sinners and changed, like the full moon, by the rays of Your mercy and miracles shines without flickering, enlightening and illuminating our souls with the light of God’s grace, those who strive to cry out in praise to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6.
On one of the nights the heavenly light appeared in the temple of St. Nicholas, when Your miraculous image was received, Helper of sinners, then lamps and lamps by invisible power in the temple with this I am kindled, a burning lamp, as if in service, carried around the throne invisibly by someone. The people who stood outside the temple and saw all this, marveled, glorifying Thee, the Mother of God, and Thy Son, but we, remembering this wondrous vision, with tenderness to Thee with the verb:
Rejoice, transforming our sorrow into joy; Rejoice, you who bring joy to those who have no hope with undoubted hope.
Rejoice, O Holy One, ever-burning at the throne of God; Rejoice, Lampado, illuminating with Divine oil.
Rejoice, radiant Light, showing us the path of life; Rejoice, Thou who art animated by the Temple, who sanctifies us all.
Rejoice, you who give shameless life to those who trust in You; Rejoice, and after death you continually intercede for them before God.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 7.
Although the Long-suffering Lord revealed the Abyss of His love for mankind and generosity, He chose You, the Most Holy Virgin, to be His Mother and showed You the inexhaustible source of His mercies, and who else I am worthy of condemnation by the knowing judgment of God, through Your intercession, as a sinner, I will be preserved, calling loudly: Alleluia .
Ikos 7.
You showed us Your wondrous deeds, O Lord, in Your Most Pure Mother, and You gave us Her wondrous icon, illuminating people like the rays of the sun, like the One who sees Bogoro with heartfelt faith and love from the soul, like the Mother of God and the Virgin, who cry to her:
Rejoice, Kupele, in Neizha all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, Chalice, from which we will all receive joy and salvation.
Rejoice, Life-Giving Source, who revives us all; Rejoice, unfading Flower, fragrant to us all.
Rejoice, joy is greater than our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows are quenched.
Rejoice, healing is greater than our illnesses; Rejoice, our deliverance from troubles is imminent.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 8.
We are strangers and strangers on earth and, according to the verb of the Apostle, not the imams of the city that resides here. But to whom shall we resort, Lady, in the sorrows of our life, if not to You, the All-merciful Helper for us sinners! Do not reject us, Mother of God, and do not say to us: We do not bear your sins for your sake, but have mercy on us, the orphan and helpless, and take us into eternal blood, our Patroness, may we Let us cry out in the glory of Heaven to the King of glory Christ: Alleluia.
Ikos 8.
It is a consolation for all the faithful to look at Your holy icon, Lady, Helper of sinners; in it we see You, in Your hand holding the Eternal Child, our Lord Jesus sa Christ, and we worship Him divinely, as the Creator and our God, You, the true Mother of God, touchingly with the verb : Lady, help us, having mercy on us, struggling, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away your vain servants who cry out to you:
Rejoice, you who hunger for the Nourisher; Rejoice, naked garment.
Rejoice, Protectress of widows; Rejoice, Patroness of orphans.
Rejoice, O intercessor of the persecuted and offended; Rejoice, speedy Liberator of the suffering and captives.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 9.
All angelic nature brings songs of praise to You, the Mother of God and the Helper of all who fall before You and ask for Your help and Your consolation, as they stand firm and strong before You. You cheer the righteous, intercede for sinners and deliver from troubles and quench sorrows, and pray for all who call for faith in To you God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9.
Every whirling tongue is perplexed to praise Thee according to her heritage, but the mind and the worldly praise of Thee, Mother of God, amazes; In both cases, O good being, accept faith, for our divine love weighs; You are a Christian, the Representative of those who call to You:
Rejoice, having enlightened the whole earth with the radiance of Your most pure soul; Rejoice, you who made all heaven rejoice with the purity of your body.
Rejoice, you who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son; Rejoice, always showing Your motherly love for us.
Rejoice, O omnipotent Giver of all spiritual and physical gifts; Rejoice, zealous intercessor for us, for the blessings of temporal and eternal.
Rejoice, thou who openest the doors of the Kingdom of Christ to the faithful; Rejoice, filling our hearts with joy and gladness on earth.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 10.
Although to save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, the Lover of Mankind, the Lord Your Mother, has given to those on earth to help, with the verb: son of humanity, behold, Mother May my protection and refuge be for you, for the sad - consolation, for the mourning - joy, for the offended - the Intercessor, to the needy - help, to the sick - the Healer, to the sinners - the Helper, and from the depths of sin he will raise up everyone who cries: Alleluia.
Ikos 10.
Heavenly King, My Son and God, - this is how the Heavenly Queen always prays for us, - accept every person who glorifies Thee and calls upon Thy Holy Name, and those who glorify My Name and for Your sake, and do not cast them away from Your presence, but be pleased with them and Accept from them every good prayer and deliver everyone from troubles. We, sinners, who trust in Your Mother of Prayer, call You:
Rejoice, for You are our warm prayer book to God; Rejoice, for Your prayer is always powerful before God.
Rejoice, through Your prayers you make our poor prayers acceptable to God; Rejoice, and filling our unworthiness with Your intercession.
Rejoice, unashamed Helper of repentant sinners; Rejoice, Intercessor of all Orthodox Christians.
Rejoice, you who heal all our illnesses; Rejoice, you who disperse the cloud of passions and temptations.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 11.
Receive all-contrite singing from us, O Heavenly Helper, and the prayer offered to You, O Virgin Theotokos, will you soon hear; For in times of adversity, sorrow and sorrow we run to You and before You in our troubles we shed tears and pray: Lady, quench your sorrows and accept the prayers of Your servants who sing for You: Alleluia .
Ikos 11.
With the bright rays of signs and miracles, Your holy icon, Mother of God the Virgin, shines unwaveringly, and gracefully illuminates everyone who prays to You with faith before it, driving away all enemies. power by the power of God coming from Him. Moreover, we, sinners, rejoice in having such a wonderful icon of Yours in our temple, as Your pledge to us and to the temple of our favor, and to You, our Helper and Quick to Hear for our blessings, we cry out in gratitude:
Rejoice, you who pour out blessed joy upon us; Rejoice, you who soon give us spiritual consolation.
Rejoice, thou who fulfillest Godly desires; Rejoice, you who hasten to our aid in all sorrowful circumstances.
Rejoice, you who truly love those who live in faith and piety; Rejoice, inflaming their hearts with love for God and people.
Rejoice, in the hour of bewilderment you put a good thought on your heart; Rejoice, you who teach us to have trust in God in everything.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 12.
The grace of God inherent in Your holy icon, called the Helper of sinners, the Lady of God, draws to her all those who mourn and are burdened with many sins and misfortunes, and do not depart in vain They receive from this source of Your manifold mercies and bounties, but in sorrows - joy, in adversities - protection, in illness - health and everything that is beneficial for the soul and body, they endlessly receive from your miraculous image, O All-Good One, even if according to God they place all their hope in You, singing: Alleluia.
Ikos 12.
Singing Thy indescribable mercy towards us sinners, we praise Thee as our Almighty Helper, we bless Thee as the All-merciful Quick Hearer of our prayers, and worship with tenderness We pray to You in Your most honorable icon, we believe and trust, as even now You have asked for us from Your Son and God, may His mercy in this life and after our death be everlasting for all who sing to Ti with love:
Rejoice, saving the whole world through Your prayers; Rejoice, interceding the entire Universe through Your intercessions.
Rejoice, for you who quickly help everyone who comes with faith; Rejoice, you who ask for the Kingdom of Heaven for them.
Rejoice, for as we look upon Your icon, we worship You, the true Mother of God; Rejoice, through Your intercession all our good desires will soon be fulfilled.
Rejoice, even in the hour of death you do not abandon your faithful; Rejoice, and after death you intercede for their eternally blessed repose.
Rejoice, Helper of sinners, always offering Her hand to God for us.
Kontakion 13.
Oh, All-Singing Mother, All-Good Helper of the salvation of sinners, Virgin Mary! Mercifully accept our present prayer, even from our zeal in thanksgiving to You, and ask us from the Almighty God for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith, in Christian love for success Forgiveness and forgiveness of our sins, so that through Your intercession we may inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and be honored with all the saints to sing to God: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.
Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”
To whom should the sinner, who is ashamed to even raise his eyes to heaven, resort to resort, and is on the verge of despair? But there is One who will pray to the Lord for a lost person: his Mother, the Queen of the world. She was given the grace of special prayer for everyone. That is why She is depicted in purple.
Description of the image and its symbolism
The main feature of the “Sporuchnitsa” is the inscription on the unfolded scroll, which is sometimes in the hands of Christ, and sometimes at the top of the image:
“I am the Helper of sinners to My Son: He gave Me a hand for them to hear Me; Yes, those who bring Me joy will ask to rejoice forever through Me.”
These words gave the name to the shrine itself. An important detail is that the Lord, in full agreement with the words of the inscription, actually holds the right hand of the Mother with both hands.
In addition, Christ and the Mother of God are depicted in royal crowns, and the robe of the Lady is purple, symbolizing the Kingdom. Thus, the icon combines the greatness of the Lady of the world and Her endless mercy towards sinners.
History and miracles
Stories of the acquisition of the image call it “ancient.” However, the rhymed inscription on the image speaks of its later, hardly earlier than the 16th or 17th centuries, origin - poetic inscriptions on sacred images spread precisely then. But the miraculous icon showed itself much later.
First miracles
In 1843, the servant of God Alexandra Pochepina, who was grieving over the illness of her son, Timothy, saw in a dream precisely this holy image, which was then located in the small chapel of the Nikolaev monastery in the village. Odrina, Oryol province. Even the fact that the icon seemed old and unsightly did not stop the mother. Alexandra’s faith was not disgraced: the boy recovered. And a few days later, two more local children recovered. Realizing that a miracle was happening before their eyes, the monks solemnly transferred the image to the cathedral church.
And soon the benefactor and beautifier of the monastery, Colonel Dmitry Boncheskul from Moscow, received from the monks a list of the famous shrine. After a while we noticed a strange shine on the icon. As it turned out, it was miraculously flowing ointment. The colonel, not daring to keep such a shrine at home, reverently handed it over to the Church of St. Nicholas in Khamovniki. Miracles immediately began here, the most amazing of which was the cessation of cholera in 1847 after a prayer service in front of the icon.
After the revolution
After the closure of the St. Nicholas Monastery, the shrine was kept by believers. Thus, the shrine was saved from destruction.
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The shrine returned to its native monastery, revived after the times of godlessness.
The Moscow list has also been preserved over the years of persecution: it, as before, resides in the Khamovniki St. Nicholas Church, still being one of the revered shrines of the capital.
“Sporuchnitsa” and Koretskaya
Sometimes the icon of the Mother of God from the Koretsky Trinity Convent (Ukraine) is included in the list of images. Indeed, there are crowns on the heads of the Mother and Child, and Christ holds the Virgin Mary by the right hand. However, the similarities end there: there is no scroll with the inscription in the icon. In addition, Christ and the Mother of God do not look royally at the person praying, but are represented by embracing each other, pressing their cheeks to each other. Therefore, church historians still do not consider Koretskaya a list of “Support of sinners.”
The Mother of God image “Helper of Sinners”
In Orthodoxy, the Virgin Mary is revered higher than any other holy person. After all, in the words of St. Nicodemus the Holy Mountain, she “gave birth, nurtured and raised the Redeemer of the world,” that is, the Savior of mankind from the power of sin - the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not surprising that a great many icons were painted in honor of the Mother of God. Many of them became famous as miracle workers. These include the ancient image of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners.”
Icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners”
What do they pray to the Queen of Heaven for in front of this shrine?
Before the image they pray:
- about forgiveness of serious sins, about repentance and correction of life;
- about healing diseases; according to the inscrutable fate of God, this particular icon became famous for helping sick children;
- during epidemics and natural disasters.
The Royal Face of the Mother of God is a promise of forgiveness for sinners, healing for the sick, support for the discouraged. And a reminder that we will never be alone in our troubles.
