Icon of the Blessed Virgin

For me, the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a symbol of how strong the woman is how much suffering and grief is capable of bringing, the personification of sacrifice and endless patience. From one look at the sacred face there is a thrill. In this article, I will tell about the history and importance of this holy image, as well as how prayers can be contacted to the image of the Virgin Mary.

The image of the Blessed Virgin

The icon of the Holy Virgin seems unusually filled with divine light. It seems from it like rays of light - soft, warm, but calm, humble, and not destroying and burning.

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The image of the Virgin Mary is the earthly woman who made countless suffering and trouble. Early orphaned and lived at the church, she suffered a betrayal of her husband. So it began her life. And then I had to transfer all sorts of bullying, martyrdom. Only endless patience and unconditional love for God helped the Mother of God to endure all these misfortunes.

Mother of God icons with titles and descriptions

In the Christian world, the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is revered, and its icons are considered miraculous. Her sacred face helps, heals, sends good and changes the lives of people for the better. Four types of Icons of the Virgin Mary are known:

1. Odigitria, or a guide. On the hands of the Virgin Mary her son in infant age. Little Jesus Mother holds his hand, and her view is full of depth and wisdom. Orthodox believe that on this icon in the eyes of Mary is reflected the entire life path of the real Christian.
2. Elyus, or Milic. Maria and Jesus on this icon hug each other, frowning. It is believed that this image is best emphasized by unconditional love and sincere maternal feelings. Also this is a symbol of the unity of the divine essence of Christ and the earthly - his mother.
3. Oranta, or "sign". On this icon, Virgo Maria raises his hands to the sky, as if praying. At that moment, Jesus is still in the womb, but his face is depicted on the Mother's medallion, which personifies the presence of two began in each of us - the human and divine.
4. Akafiste icon has absorbed all the meanings of the others. The icon painters painted it, while under the deep impression of the sacred texts set forth in the Gospel. The face of the Virgin tells about her great role in the fate of the Savior, Icon illustrates her dedicated actions.

The miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary are known worldwide. They are treated with prayers with requests and desires to get healing, forgiveness and to decline God's grace.

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What helps the icon of the Virgin

The sacred images of the Virgin Mary with a baby in the hands are widespread worldwide. This is one of the most popular icons to which the rest of the rest are treated with prayers believers Christians.

To whom and what the Mother of God is patronized:

1. Virgo Maria combines the features of the defender, comforter, patroness and intercession. It can be applied to protect against enemies, to spare in the mountain, ask for divine patronage in complex matters and unsolvable problems.
2. It is believed that this Holy Image carries love, gratitude and protection not only to those who holy honors the commandments of God. She protects and shares its energy with sinners, ready to repent and get forgiveness. She is invisibly patronized and lost souls who are not yet ready to draw their eyes to God.
3. They seek the Mother of God when a person sick or grieves when the enemies are raised and he wants to get protection. In any unfavorable situation, you can pray to the holy image and get divine support.
4. It is believed that prayers facing the Mother of God helps to heal the infertility, to conceive, endure and give birth to a healthy baby without flour and threats of life.
5. Praying on the icon can both men in need of consolation and patronage. It is only important how sincere this prayer.
6. The Mother of God can be asked to alleviate complex labor, to protect against enemies and evil forces, cure the evil eye or damage, heal the head or toothpacp. No less often accepted for help in the healing of dependencies: the mother of alcoholics and drug addicts pray to the Mother of God, so that God is aroused by their offspring.

This icon has tremendous strength and not in vain called miraculous. It is believed that it was she who helped Russian to win in 1395 over the Tamerlana's army, which came to ruin our land, but in the end he fled with his soldiers.

The victory in the Kulikovsky battle is also attributed to the Virgin. It is believed that Ivan Grozny, before going to Kazan, appealed to the Virgin Mary about help and got it.

How to pray

Prayers, with which you can refer to the holy image, there is a great set. But I immediately want to note that, even if you do not know any, you can speak in your own words. The main thing is that your voice goes from the heart - it will work better than any learned by heart, but mechanically uttered wording.

What can I ask for:

• Easily get rid of hunger.
• Console in grief, heal from the disease.
• Ask protection during the risk of flooding housing, fire.
• Ask to cure physical pain, blindness and any eye disease, as well as hearing.
• On the rapid recovery of the oncological patient.
• Ask to give patience and strength to withstand complex life tests.
• Get rid of suicidal thoughts, get a desire to live and permeate the spirit.

This is not a complete list of miraculous properties of icons. If you feel your connection with God and receive a response from the prayers facing the Virgin, use it in our spiritual rituals as often as you want.