Description and meaning of the icon
Many find consolation in prayer in front of this icon. After all, every person encounters something throughout their life. The Mother of God comes to the call and gives hope to everyone who turns to her for support with faith and a pure heart. She wipes away the tears of those who suffer, gives wisdom and strength during difficult trials, and does not leave them in suffering.
The divine image miraculously appeared in 1688 in the Moscow Church of the Transfiguration. The priests are still at a loss and cannot establish for certain the true origin of the shrine. But at that moment everything happened through the terminally ill novice of Patriarch Jokim. Euphemia was quickly melting away from an incurable illness. But one day in a dream she saw the appearance of the Mother of God herself. The heavenly intercessor pointed her to the icon and told her how to pray for healing from the illness.
The woman was already moving poorly and asked to bring the shrine to her house and conduct a service with the blessing of water. The priest fulfilled the last request of a woman on her deathbed. But after the prayer service, 100% healing occurred, and the sister lived in the fortress for a long time, offering prayers to the Divine Protector.
The memorial date in honor of the miraculous icon is celebrated on November 6.
A prayer service to the image of the patron saint helps in many situations:
- heals physical and mental illnesses;
- cures infants, adolescents and girls from pathology;
- brings support and benefits to those who ask;
- protects businessmen and businessmen in conducting business;
- protects on all trips - on water, on land, in the air;
- gives long-awaited consolation during sorrows and sorrows;
- strengthens family ties between wife and husband;
- helps to save the family, to survive life’s adversities together.
The appearance of the icon brought special mercy to Orthodox Christians. This is evidenced by the great number of healings that do not stop today. The divine healer is not indifferent to human sorrows and pain. Even if sometimes believers themselves lead themselves, voluntarily or unwittingly, into sadness.
When you pray to the Mother of God, it is tantamount to knocking on the door to God. After all, in order to heal and get rid of problems, it is important to work with soul and spirit, to pray continuously and sincerely and not to allow laziness.
Many Christians are interested in the question of where to find the icon. You will always find the original shrine in Moscow in the Church of Our Lady. The icon of the Holy Mother of God is also on the lists of many churches that were erected in honor of the Heavenly Intercessor:
- Vysotsky Church in the Moscow region;
- church in Sergievo;
- Church of the Moscow Diocese on Shpalernaya;
- Chapel of Our Lady in St. Petersburg;
- Holy Trinity Zelenetsky Monastery.
In front of the shrine, they pray to the Mother of God in the morning or evening with a lit candle. At the beginning of the prayer they ask to forgive all sins, and after that they pray for help and healing.
Read sequentially the troparion, kontakion and the words of the 4 prayers in order.
In order for the Protector from adversity to hear, one must adhere to the divine principle indicated in the Bible: “Knock and it will be opened to you.” This rule applies always and everywhere, it is only important to pray with faith, love, hope in your heart.
Video “Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God”
The video features a prayer in front of the icon “Joy to All Who Sorrow.”
Icon of the Mother of God “Sovereign”
In Russia, along with cultural mass creativity, a special place in the world of Orthodox art is occupied by artistic images of the main mythical heroes of the Holy Bible.
Among the legendary graphic works created by great icon painters in different historical times, the “Sovereign” icon of the Mother of God is of great importance for all religiously believing Christians
History of the icon
Her appearance on the territory of the Russian state is due to a long-standing legend, the plot of which is based on one day in the life of an ordinary peasant woman. Her name was Evdokia. She lived in the village of Kolomenskoye, located in the Moscow region. And then one day, right in a dream, the image of the Mother of God appeared to her. With her voice, she called on the young peasant woman to find the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Sovereign” and install it in a nearby church church so that people could constantly pray, asking for help. Before fulfilling the required conditions, Evdokia, the next morning after her night vision, immediately turned to the Ascension clergyman. Believing in the words of the Russian peasant woman, he decided to provide his maximum assistance so that the “Sovereign” Icon of the Mother of God could be found as quickly as possible, and so that subsequently other citizens could see it.
The search for the sacred antique canvas continued for a long time, until one fine moment an ancient, dusty relic was found in a church basement.
At that point in time, the citizens of Russia were going through difficult and very harsh times, which were associated with the complete elimination of the ruling autocracy. And the appearance of the “Sovereign” icon in Kolomenskoye was for people a sign of God’s choice, symbolizing the submission of temporarily without control citizens to the power of the Heavenly Kingdom.
It must be said that the image of the found shrine, with its majestic appearance, clearly makes people understand that only God will always rule in the world, and his influence over human destinies will remain unchanged.
What does the “Sovereign” icon look like?
The “sovereign” icon of the Mother of God looks like this: right in the middle of the paper canvas, a royal throne is hand-made, on which the Mother of God sits, holding the newborn Jesus Christ on her lap. In both hands she holds two main elements confirming the right to rule: the orb and the scepter. On the head, as befits an autocratic ruler, a bright golden crown sparkles, on top of which a holy halo rises in a semicircle.
Soon, after the nationwide veneration and appeal to the “Sovereign” icon, people began to notice how grace appeared in their lives. And the main significant event was the formation of the holy spring.
Thus, having appreciated its true power, Orthodox believers quickly realized the unique miraculous properties underlying this icon. As a result, the birth of the Most Holy All-Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God inspired subsequent icon painters to create accurate lists.
How does the “Sovereign” Icon of the Mother of God help?
Over the entire history of the existence of the shrine, people have been able to record many cases in which people managed to be completely cured after repeated prayerful appeals to the “Sovereign” icon of the Mother of God. After all, its significance is extremely great.
It helps people cope with mental and psychological troubles by adjusting their behavior to further conscious and purposeful actions.
Separate mention should be made of those people who, after reading a prayer in front of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Sovereign”, managed to build strong, serious relationships, which were ultimately forever sealed with unbreakable bonds of marriage.
Celebration of the icon
In addition to this significant event, on July 27, the Kolomna Kazan Church celebrates the return of this shrine, which was lost for some time.
Prayer before the icon
While reading the prayer, people need to take care of their inner thoughts and intentions. They must be true and purposeful.
The text of the prayer is as follows:
Prayer text
Hope of the unreliable, strength of the helpless, refuge of the overwhelmed, protection of the attacked, intercession of the offended, bread-loving, delight of the hungry, nectar of heavenly rest for those thirsty, Mother of the Most Blessed God, Most Blessed and Immaculate Virgin! I alone resort to You, to Your protection I wholeheartedly bow my knees, Lady. Do not despise crying and tears, the joy of those who cry!
Even if my unworthiness and the damnation of my sins terrify me, but this whole-bearing image assures me, on it Your grace and power, like an inexhaustible sea, I see: the blind who have received their sight, the galloping lame, wandering as if under the canopy of Your charity, those who have been laid to rest, and those who have abounded at all times. ; Looking at these images of pardon, he came running, blind with his spiritual eyes and lame with his spiritual feelings. Oh, Unstoppable Light! Enlighten and correct me, weigh all my sorrow, weigh all misfortune, do not despise my prayer, O Helpful One! Do not disdain me, a sinner, do not despise me, a foul one; We know that you can do everything, the greatest will, oh my good hope, my hope comes from my mother’s breast. I am committed to You from the womb of my Mother, I am left to You, do not leave me, do not depart from me, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
To my queen, my hope, to the Mother of God, friend of the orphans, and strange intercessors, those who grieve with joy, those who are offended by the patroness! See my misfortune, see my sorrow; help me as I am weak, feed me as I am strange. Weigh my offense, resolve it like a will; for I have no other help but You, no other intercessor, no good comforter, except You, O Mother of God, for you will preserve me and cover me forever and ever. Amen.
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Ikos 6
Radiant grace has arisen from Thy most wonderful icon, Our Lady, falling before her with tears, we pray to Thee: push away the clouds of temptations that have come upon us, and let us cry out to Thee joyfully:
Rejoice, bringing the prayers of the faithful to Your Son and God; Rejoice, and you yourself are at the Throne of Your Son, constantly praying for us. Rejoice, representative to God, saving the world from troubles; Rejoice, intercessor of the Christian race, given to us by God. Rejoice, blessed-leaved tree, which is covered with many; Rejoice, bright-fruitful tree, from which the vernias feed. Rejoice, cover of the world, broadest of clouds; Rejoice, land of promise, from which honey and milk flow. Rejoice, bright cloud, constantly illuminating the faithful; Rejoice, pillar of fire, guide the elect to a heavenly inheritance. Rejoice, thou who increaseth the abundance of bounties; Rejoice, giver of all goodness. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.
Yokos v7.
The misunderstood mind of those who are in our severe sorrows understand and feel, we are running to you, q, mi and3 dv7o, ўteshenіz demanding. The same, we are taught to understand in none of your blessings your millennial industry in the sleep of our souls and the purification of many sins, let us cry out for your joy:
Rejoice, a quiet refuge for those who are stormed: rejoice, sums, and a 3-star affirmation.
Rejoice, є3д1на млсрдіз: Rejoice, thank you for your help in troubles and 3 misfortunes.
Rejoice, the sorrows2 of our sins are cleansing: Rejoice, the sorrows of our souls are healing.
Rejoice, syєtnyz radwsti mjra segw2 despise us teaching: rejoice, t mirra to the prime ќm our erection.
Rejoice, t love of earthly love attracts us: Rejoice, in our very sufferings it gives us comfort and a rich life.
Rejoice, O prophecy of the eternal blessings: Rejoice, intercessor of eternal joy.
Rejoice, blessed are the two, joy to all who mourn.
Ikos 2
The misunderstood mind of the fierce sorrows that come upon us, seeking to understand, we resort to You, O Mother and Virgin, demanding consolation. But You, who are good, taught us to understand in them Your good Son, merciful providence for the salvation of our souls and the cleansing of many sins, let us cry to You joyfully:
Rejoice, a quiet refuge for those who are overwhelmed; Rejoice, those who doubt the well-known statement. Rejoice, one Mother of mercy; Rejoice, ambulance helper to those in troubles and misfortunes. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sorrows from our sins; Rejoice, healing our sorrow and spiritual infirmities. Rejoice, you who teach us to despise the vain joys of this world; Rejoice, raising our minds from the world to the worldly. Rejoice, thou who draws us from earthly love to the heavenly love of God; Rejoice, you who give us consolation and grace-filled life in our very sufferings. Rejoice, promise of eternal blessings; Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal joy. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.
