Every year on July 6, Orthodox Christians hold festivities in honor of the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God: this is thanksgiving for the fact that Moscow was delivered from the invasion of Khan Akhmat in 1480. On the holiday, prayers are read in front of the icon, which help in many matters. There are a couple more memorable days on which you can pray - June 3 and September 8.
Before the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God, 8 strong prayers are read. At home, this icon is placed next to the image of Jesus Christ. All prayers are miraculous, very powerful, healing. People praying before the image of the Mother of God experience spiritual insight. The icon helps to get rid of misconceptions and make the right decision.
In what cases does a petition not help?
When obstacles or illnesses arise on your life path, do not rush to complain about fate. Look into your soul, make sure that old grievances and high expectations do not live there. If you feel that your spiritual strength is being undermined by unbelief, visit a temple and confess.
The faces of the baby Jesus and the Virgin Mary depicted on the canvas express meekness and tenderness. The shrine from Vladimir demonstrates the triumph of spiritual power.
For prayer to bring you deliverance from troubles and failures, think about your past. The sins of your stormy youth dominate you.
Repentance before the prayer to the Mother of God of Vladimir
What circumstances may hinder the establishment of spiritual contact with God:
- breaking your oath;
- an attempt to unfairly slander one's neighbor; During his earthly life, Jesus Christ experienced a lot of suffering due to the fault of slanderers - a person driven in his actions by self-interest and meanness cannot count on the mercy of heaven;
- financial fraud;
- cruelty to children; the tenderness and tenderness of the Mother of God extends to all children of the world - if you show cruelty to your own or adopted child, scold and punish him for no reason, the Holy Mother will ignore your problems;
- ridicule of sacred objects; honesty and integrity are the best clothing for the soul, the Most Pure Mother remained faithful to her spiritual duty, much is not required of us - just keep our soul and body pure and respect Orthodox traditions;
- disrespectful attitude towards elders;
- your refusal to help widows and orphans; if you had the opportunity to provide all possible assistance to people in poverty and sorrow, but ignored their requests, the Heavenly Queen may remain deaf to your pleas;
- immoral behavior (promiscuous sexual relations, drug use);
- pride.
Having figured out what is preventing you from opening your heart to prayer, repent of your sins. If the mistakes you have made can be corrected, do so. Ask for forgiveness from the people you have wronged.
Decide to leave the previous behavior strategy that was destructive for you. Having done this, you will immediately feel an inexplicable lightness. The mercy of the Most Holy Intercessor will pour on you: your physical and spiritual health will be strengthened.
Who needs to read a prayer
Military personnel, firefighters, cash collectors, and representatives of other professions associated with risk need protection. If your husband or son has devoted himself to a dangerous profession, remember the shrine called “Vladimirskaya”. Before your husband leaves for his shift, pray to the Queen of Heaven. It is advisable that your spouse, just like you, honors the Vladimir shrine. The small icon should always be with him.
One of the most difficult shocks is the disappearance of a loved one. If you have trouble in your family: your husband or child has gone missing, do not fall into despair. Offer prayers to the Mother of the Savior, make feasible donations. There is a high probability that the missing person will appear on the threshold of his home.
Copy the text of the prayer appeal to the Mother of God in several copies. Let every member of your family have a piece of paper with the text. Someday this Orthodox talisman may save your relative’s life.
Table icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir
Not only soldiers, mothers of many children and infirm elders place their hopes on the Vladimir shrine and the prayer of the same name. The iconographic canvas can be seen in the offices of human rights activists, lawyers, and businessmen. The Vladimir icon will help you distinguish lies from truth, a true friend from a flatterer.
Businessmen pray in front of the sacred cloth when they are about to sign an important contract. Sometimes actors turn to the holy image, begging for forgiveness for a sinful role (the roles of a witch, a maniac, a demon are considered dysfunctional). By praying before the face of the Intercessor, you will free yourself from the negative attitudes that you received from a problematic character.
What requests should I make?
The Vladimir shrine is a strong Orthodox amulet, time-tested. The miraculous image helps people recover from illnesses, overcome temptations, and find family happiness. When it is necessary to remember the shrine from Vladimir:
- you have a hard-hearted enemy;
- your marriage is under threat due to the intrigues of your rival;
- you suffer from chronic illnesses;
- the person you love is seriously ill;
- you cannot conceive a child;
- a member of your family has fallen into the trap of addictions (alcoholism, gambling addiction);
- you have to go to a dangerous place;
- the stepdaughter or stepson suffers humiliation from the stepmother;
- blood relatives quarrel over inheritance;
- your soul is seized by doubts or temptations.
When preparing to travel, people pray in front of the sacred painting for the safety of their home. If you have entrusted your apartment and valuables to the All-Merciful Intercessor, she will not allow fire and flood to destroy your family nest.
The Vladimir shrine is often called the healer of souls. Prayers sent to God in front of this icon will help you get rid of depression and mental fatigue. If you have a relative or friend who has experienced a suicide attempt, encourage them to pray in front of the sacred painting.
Consecration of the list of the Vladimir icon
Health recovery
In times of illness and hardship, some people forget about God, blaming him for all their failures, but the Almighty sends us opportunities to change our lives for the better. Physical weakness robs a person of the desire to live. If you dream of regaining vigor and strength, read the texts of prayers in the morning. Then, in your own words, ask the Mother of God for healing.
Journalists and doctors know of many cases where men and women with serious medical diagnoses recovered. After much reflection on their past and after prayers offered in front of the shrine, these people adjusted their habits and behavior. A stingy person became generous, an arrogant person became friendly.
The Almighty Intercessor in her earthly life knew incomparable joy and experienced a lot of pain. Her heart was breaking with anguish when the Savior was crucified on the cross. The Mother of God is a healer and comforter for us. In front of the Vladimir shrine, prayers are read to relieve heart ailments.
The Vladimir shrine helps people forget about eye diseases: retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma. There is a good chance that your vision will improve without surgery.
Women's requests
Women suffering from infertility turn to the Most Pure Virgin with requests. They offer prayers before the face and believe that the Blessed Mother will hear sincere words. It is not a rare case: a woman, desperate to get rid of an illness, prays in front of the icon and soon finds the happiness of motherhood. If you dream of conceiving and giving birth to a baby, ask the Mother of our merciful Lord about it.
There is a tradition among the people associated with the Vladimir shrine. A boy born after numerous prayers is given the name of one of the apostles of Christ or called Vladimir (in honor of the shrine). The girl is given the name Maria.
Young mothers pray before the face of the Intercessor for the health of their children. By entrusting yourself and your loved ones to the Lord and the Blessed Virgin, you will get rid of the constant worries that empty your soul.
A common problem for nursing mothers is the disappearance of milk. If this happens to you, read the akathist to the Mother of God, and then the texts given above. You will soon be able to breastfeed your baby again.
Envy and bad wishes from strangers weaken the baby’s energy. Preschoolers are also sensitive to the evil eye. If your baby has become capricious, lethargic and sick, he has been jinxed. A prayer request in front of the shrine, performed at three morning dawns, relieves children from illnesses. After the child gets better, give alms to those in need.
For good relationships with others
The Vladimir relic and the prayer texts dedicated to it are recognized even by people far from the Church. It happens that a child from a prosperous family begins to behave depressingly: he is rude to older relatives, skips classes at school, smokes. If a student has become rude and uncontrollable, offer prayers to the Almighty and the Queen of Heaven. After some time, your child will become balanced and polite.
Adultery can destroy the life of both the traitor himself and his significant other. If your spouse has distanced himself from you and become cold, pray to the Mother of God. Be imbued with goodwill and humility. Your relationship with your husband will become warmer and more trusting.
If friends or colleagues want to drag you into a dubious story, pray to the Vladimir Mother of God for spiritual insight. Remember: having broken the law, you will no longer be able to look your children, parents, or priest in the church in the eyes with a clear conscience. By remaining faithful to your principles, you will have reliable support: the Vladimir shrine and prayers.
Finding harmony in the soul
People who, due to family circumstances or work obligations, turn to the help of sacred texts to live surrounded by people of other faiths. Finding a common language with those who are not like you is difficult. It is even more difficult to remain faithful to Orthodoxy among people to whom this faith is alien. The Vladimir relic, which became famous for its miracles, will remind you of God's grace and spiritual harmony. No one can break your spiritual connection with your homeland and ancestors. Celebrate Orthodox holidays, keep an icon at home, pray as your grandfathers and great-grandfathers prayed. Then you will preserve your inner core.
An atheist who turns to the Most Holy Intercessor with prayer gets a chance for spiritual insight and new life. There are known cases when a prayerful appeal to the Vladimir iconographic image helped a person quit drugs.
For guard
There are many iconographic images of the Mother of God. The Vladimir shrine became a talisman of Rus' several centuries ago. In order to drive away the army of infidels from the capital, the canvas had to have unusually strong energy.
The “Vladimir” version of the prayer appeal can be called universal. The sacred text begins with a request to protect the country, city, clergy, “Lord” (i.e., the king, and in the modern version, the head of state) from all dangers.
This version of the prayer often uses “we” instead of “I.” This is no coincidence. The sanctuary teaches us meekness and love for one another. The Lord Himself managed to become modest and was so moved that He entrusted His life to an earthly woman. The Mother of God helps everyone who strives for goodness, mercy and justice. The Intercessor expects humility and morality from us.
Each phrase in prayers is of great importance. Words that emphasize human vulnerability: “weak,” “unworthy,” are used to rid us of pride. The texts of prayer requests contain requests for the granting of material and spiritual benefits. The sacred text reminds us: while striving for well-being and physical safety, remember the safety of the soul. The fight against sin is the responsibility of every believer.
How it protects
The Mother of God tirelessly prays for everyone - not only the righteous, but also those who cannot get rid of the power of sin. Such people need to especially diligently read prayers in front of the Vladimir Icon. The Lady of Heaven will help you defeat the passions that torment and burden the soul. This may be a desire to sully the purity of marriage with fornication. Or sinful thoughts against other people, anger and hatred against one’s neighbor.
There is a long chronicle of miracles performed thanks to the protection of the Mother of God. The main thing is to understand that grace is given by the Lord, and it is not so important how ancient and expensive the image is in front of you. It is sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and miracles happen by faith.
What do they pray for in front of the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God?
In 1480, during the reign of Grand Duke John III Vasilyevich, numerous hordes of the Khan of the Golden Horde, Akhmat, gathered near the Ugra River. The Ugra guarded the Moscow possessions, and was called the “belt of the Mother of God.” All day the army of the Moscow prince stood against the army of Khan Akhmat: neither side wanted to take decisive action. Residents of the city turned in numerous prayers to the Intercessor of the Mother of God, so that She would save Orthodox Moscow. The blessings and advice of Metropolitan Gerontius and Archbishop Vassian of Rostov gave strength and faith to the Russian troops. The Metropolitan urged the prince to trust in the help of the Mother of God. All prayers were answered: when, on the orders of the prince, the Russian troops retreated from the river, the Tatars also began to retreat, deciding that the prince was luring them into an ambush. At first the Tatars' retreat was slow, but at night they fled, driven by fear. In honor of the liberation of Moscow from the enemy army, celebrations were established in honor of the icon of the Mother of God.
Orthodox Christians in front of the icon pray for:
- protecting the state from the enemy;
- uniting the people in difficult times;
- softening the heart, pacifying anger and suppressing malice;
- healing from various “female” diseases;
- easy pregnancy;
- successful birth;
- protecting children from harm;
- quick recovery;
- happy marriage.
