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An icon is a picturesque image of God Himself, the Mother of God, Saints or scenes from Holy Scripture. The image of the icon is sprinkled with holy water, and then special prayers are read. Only after the rite of consecration does the icon acquire fertile energy and spiritual recognition.

The icon is a conductor between God and man. Any prayer will be heard by the Lord, just thanks to the icon, it will ascend to him much faster.

“The Almighty Savior” occupies the dominant image in Orthodox icon painting, therefore it is always placed in the central dome of every Orthodox church - in the most honorable place. The icon depicts the son of God Jesus Christ in the form of a judge and the Heavenly King, therefore the icon is also called “Pantocrator”, which is translated from Greek as “ruler of everything”. The main healer of souls and bodies, who knows everything. It is to the Almighty that our prayers should be directed in the first place. Sometimes despondency and despair penetrate the very heart, but the Savior always gives a helping hand, and faith and hope come to life again.

In Russia, the icon appeared around the 12th century and served as a prayer icon for Russian princes. The icons of the "Savior Almighty" often streamed myrrh and cured many diseases.

Icon "Holy Trinity" (Old Testament)

The icon of the Holy Trinity is valued as one of the most important images that must be present in every Orthodox Church. The Trinity is the greatest and most mysterious icon of humanity. The picturesque image was painted according to all the canons of icon painting in the workshop at the temple. He talks about the unity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The icon "Trinity" was created so that every believer could visualize the three-sunlight of Orthodoxy. The Lord is one in three persons - it is difficult to comprehend and understand, but you need to sincerely believe in it, taking it for granted. For Russia, the image of the Trinity is confessional, and before it they repent of the forgiveness of their sins.

One of the key shrines of the Russian Orthodox Church is the miraculous Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. The Lord, through this image, sends help to all believers in strengthening faith, in healing mental and bodily suffering, in softening evil hearts, in liberation from enemy invasions, in reconciliation of the warring and in preserving the unity of Russia.

According to pious tradition, this image was painted by the Evangelist Luke during the life of the Virgin. The shrine was brought to Russia from Byzantium as a gift to Yuri Dolgoruky. The icon has been glorified more than once for its miracles. For example, while in Kyiv, she more than once left her place in church and found herself hanging in the air. She healed and even resurrected many times. Generals and warriors turned to her for help before important battles. And she did not leave them, showing her miracles in the most hopeless situations. Once, after a battle won against Bulgaria, when a thanksgiving service was served to the Theotokos, a light shone from her icon, illuminating the entire astonished regiment. Another wonderful story with this icon happened immediately after bringing it to Moscow to protect the city from the invasion of Tamerlane. It was on the very day when the icon was delivered to the city that Tamerlane unexpectedly ordered his army to retreat.

This miraculous icon of the Mother of God appeared after a fire in Kazan in the 16th century in a rather mysterious way. The Mother of God appeared to the nine-year-old girl Matrona in a dream, telling her to find her icon in the ashes. This dream was repeated over and over until the girl decided to go in search of the icon with her mother. Indeed, the shrine was found there.

This image of the Mother of God is the most revered and beloved, he is the "Great Intercessor of Russia." The icon helped the people more than once in the most difficult times. With her appearance, she symbolizes the victory over the Time of Troubles. It is she who is thanked for delivering Moscow from the invasion of the Poles. Before the Battle of Poltava, Peter the Great with his army prayed to the image of the Kazan Mother of God. The icon was the main patroness of the Romanov dynasty. During the Great Patriotic War, this icon was the spiritual leader of the Russian people.

Starting from Baptism, all the most significant events in life take place with her. She gives a blessing to marriage, helps in work, in everyday problems.

Icon of Nicholas the Wonderworker (Pleasant)

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, or otherwise Nicholas the Pleasant, as they began to call him in baptized Russia, in Orthodoxy is perhaps the most revered saint after the Mother of God. The fate of this saint was not easy, perhaps it was thanks to life's trials and difficulties that he chose the religious path. As a child, he was already fond of reading the Divine Scriptures, and, having matured, he became an archbishop. Then Nicholas began to be called the Miracle Worker. Throughout his life, many miracles and deeds were attributed to him. According to one of the legends, he resurrected a sailor who fell from the mast, according to another, he saved three young girls, whose beauty was “sold” by their own father as the only way to pay off numerous debts. And there are countless stories like this. Nicholas has always been the personification of justice and nobility.

Before the icon of St. Nicholas, they pray for any, it would seem, even the most insoluble problems. He helps strangers, sailors, women in childbirth, and even students. The icon is able to heal from any ailments, protect from adverse events and ill-wishers, protect from temptations and work real miracles. Turning to Nicholas with sincerity and faith, people noticed more than once that in their lives everything happened exactly as they asked.

The “seven-shooter” icon is the most powerful protector of the house and its inhabitants. The Mother of God depicted on this icon is pierced with seven swords, symbolizing the anguish of the heart, which the Saint knew during her lifetime. Seven swords are the main mortal human sins that bring mental suffering to the Mother of God.

The icon first appeared in the 17th century. One day, a peasant who was sick with lameness and longing for recovery from this disease, in a dream, the Divine voice ordered to find a wonderful image in the nearest monastery and pray with faith in front of this image. It turned out that a wooden board with the face of the Virgin served as a step of the stairs leading to the bell tower. After the image was washed and restored, a prayer service was served for her, after which the peasant was completely healed.
The icon of the Most Holy Mother of God of the Seven Arrows is of great importance in the life of every believer. Before this strong icon, they pray for the protection of their home, from ill-wishers, from quarrels within the family, for softening the heart. The icon is usually placed in front of the front door so that the Seven Arrows could see the eyes of those entering. Before you place the icon, you need to read a prayer. If one of your relatives or acquaintances stopped visiting you, then we can conclude that his thoughts were not pure in relation to the living members of this house. Thus, the Blessed Mother of God of Seven Arrows gives birth to mercy and kindness in the souls of believers.

The image of the Iberian Mother of God is also considered one of the most revered in Orthodoxy. and his appearance is completely entangled with mysticism.

In the 19th century, when the persecution of Orthodox icons began, a pious widow secretly kept the icon of the Mother of God. But soldiers once burst into her house and, one of them, seeing the image of the Mother of God, pierced it with a spear. But then, in front of the frightened eyewitnesses, blood poured from the cheeks of the Mother of God. Distraught with fear, the soldiers, falling on their knees, began to beg for forgiveness for their sin, and then, saving the shrine, let them go on the waves. And then a miracle happened again. The icon stood up and floated. Some time later, the guests of the Iversky Monastery noticed a luminous pillar above the sea. Approaching it, they discovered the holy image of the Virgin, floating on the water and emitting a glow. It was decided to place the icon in the chapel, but in the morning it was found above the monastery gates. Attempts to take her to her former place each time were in vain, until one day in a dream, Elder Gabriel had a vision of the Blessed Virgin, who said that she did not want to be protected, she herself should be the Guardian. So, for many years the icon was placed above the gates of the monastery, and began to be called the Goalkeeper. She miraculously saved the monks many times from fires, enemies and hunger.

The Most Holy Theotokos of Iverskaya and to this day shows her miracles to people. Before her icon, they pray for repentance for sins, for healing from ailments, for deliverance from sorrows and sorrows. The Mother of God of Iverskaya keeps the family hearth, patronizes all women and is an intercessor before the Almighty. With the help of this icon, the “crown of celibacy” is also removed.

The Holy Blessed Matrona is the most revered Moscow saint. Matronushka, as many people affectionately call her, lived a hard life full of hardships. She was born into a poor peasant family and was completely blind from birth. From the age of eight, she began to predict and treat all those who suffer, and with the onset of 18 years, she lost the ability to walk. During the revolutionary years, she had to wander around Moscow a lot, not having her own roof over her head.

All her life she helped those in need. It was she who predicted the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, and said that the Russian people would win. She predicted her death three days in advance, but continued to receive people. Matronushka even today helps all believers who turn to her with prayers in healing from ailments, in financial matters, in preserving the family, in the well-being of children, and much more.

The whole life of this strong woman has become an example of a great spiritual feat of love, patience, and self-denial.

Xenia of Petersburg is one of the most beloved Russian saints. An icon with her image is not uncommon in an Orthodox home. The gift of foresight and healing came to her after the death of her husband. Early widowed, Xenia fell into deep despair. She gave away all her property to the poor, gave a house to her friend, put on the clothes of her late husband and began to call herself by his name. These oddities are by no means connected with the loss of reason, Ksenia simply decided to devote herself completely to serving God, protecting herself from earthly joys and blessings. The years of wandering began. She spent most of her time near churches. She spent the night in the open air in fervent prayers addressed to God, deliberately not wearing warm clothes, causing her body to suffer from a cold. At first, people laughed at Ksenia, but soon they began to notice that after communicating with her, even fleetingly, their life began to change for the better. Local merchants tried to treat her with edibles, then all the goods were quickly sold out. If the Blessed One kissed children, then they grew up healthy. For her righteousness, Xenia gained the gift of foresight. She predicted the death of Elizabeth I the day before her death. She once sent her friend to the cemetery, saying that she would have a child there. She, frightened, ran to the indicated place and on the way she saw how the pregnant woman was knocked down by a horse. The woman in labor died, but managed to give birth to a baby, who was adopted by Xenia's friend. And there were a great many such cases of foresight. Even after her death, she appeared in visions to people who were in difficult life circumstances, warning them of danger. Prayer addressed to her always resonates and helps even in the most difficult task.

"Angel" from the Greek language is translated as a messenger, messenger. Serving as a conductor between man and the Lord, the Guardian Angel is called to express God's unconditional love for people through his care. Church ministers assure that a person receives his Angel only after the sacrament of Baptism. So a person has his own protector, who is always there. The more faith in a person, the closer the Guardian Angel is to him.

Each element of the icon depicting an angel has its own symbolism. The slightly bowed head of the Saint means readiness to help his ward at any moment, a green tunic and a pink shirt - serving people in the name of good, a sword and a cross - the ability to see and warn of danger, wings - the ability to move from the real world to the divine.

Miraculous salvation of people who survived catastrophes, intuitive insights or prophetic dreams - this is how Angels invisibly take part in people's lives, protecting each of their wards.

The icon of the Guardian Angel must be kept in the house; you need to pray in front of it in a secluded place with sincerity in your heart. People turn to this image when they need spiritual strength to overcome difficult periods in their lives. A prayer appeal to the Guardian Angel should always be done when you leave your home, so that God's Messenger saves you from unexpected misfortune and the evil intent of people.

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The Orthodox Church teaches us that the Lord sensitively heeds the prayers of the saints, who during their lifetime through spiritual exploits created themselves temples of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we often resort to their mediation in our fellowship with God. It is generally accepted that in the upper world everyone receives a special grace-filled power to help in that in which he had a similar virtue during his lifetime.

The Holy Church is of the opinion that certain saints of God are especially quick to fulfill certain requests. In this case, it is customary in specific life situations to rely on the help of these saints, offering prayers before their images. So, for example, those who go on a trip need an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of the World of Lycian, since he is considered to be the patron saint of travelers. Prayer before the icon of John the Warrior can help in finding the missing thing, and those suffering from eye diseases ask for help from St. Alexy.

Having opened a prayer book, everyone can find in it detailed indications of what special grace this or that saint has from God. Usually prayers corresponding to specific requests are combined into special sections. In the table of contents you can see: prayers for the sick, travelers, captives, and so on.

God's help through the prayers of the saints for us

However, it would be a mistake to believe that this or that saint has a purely narrow focus in his petitions to God. Of course no. This division is highly arbitrary. The Lord God helps us, in His holy Will, to incline our ears to the prayers of certain saints for us. They themselves are not allowed to work miracles, but they are intercessors and "conductors" of these miracles. Since the topic of conversation is the icons of the saints and their meaning, let's turn to some of the most famous and revered images in the Orthodox world.

Icon - the pantheon of God's saints

The icon of all saints, the photo of which can be seen at the beginning of the article, represents the entire host of God's saints. They shone at different times with deeds, the strength for which they drew from the single Grace of the Holy Spirit, which so abundantly poured out on them. The holiday, in honor of which this icon was written, appeared at the turn of the 4th and 5th centuries. The text of the sermon compiled by St. John Chrysostom for the day of this feast has been preserved. He is also mentioned in his hymns by St. Ephraim the Syrian.

The meaning of the holiday lies in the fact that all people are given a clear example that holiness is not the lot of only the elect, but the goal of the earthly path of everyone who professes the teachings of Christ. All people are created in the image and likeness of God. This alone points to our inherent capacity for holiness. The image of God is inherently present in us, but His likeness has been largely lost by us due to original sin. Restoring it is the way to the likeness of the Creator.

Celebration of All Saints' Day in Russia

In Russia, All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Trinity. It makes some sense. The Church reminds us of the inseparable connection between holiness and the Grace of the Holy Spirit, without which it is impossible. On this day, at the service in the church, a prayer is said, ending with the words: “All saints, pray to God for us!” What do we ask God to pray for? Of course, about giving us the strength to be worthy recipients of all whose images are brought to us by the icon of all saints. The photo of the icon cannot convey the spiritual depth of each individual face depicted on it, but it also gives an idea of ​​the grandeur of this great host of God's saints.

Holy Trinity and its iconography

One of the most revered icons in our country is the icon of the Holy Trinity. This does not mean the Old Testament Trinity, but specifically an episode from the Old Testament describing the appearance of God to the forefather Abraham. The Lord appeared to him in the form of three angels, representing the triune essence of the Deity. This scene is unusually popular in icon painting. All the famous masters have repeatedly turned to her. The most famous icon is the Holy Trinity by Andrey Rublev. In the Orthodox tradition, it is customary to bring penitential prayers just before this image.

The icons of the saints and their meaning are different, but they always have one thing in common - they are mediators, and in this case it is possible to communicate directly with God. In this regard, the most perfect icon of the Holy Mother of God. The Blessed Virgin, constantly abiding in prayers for us, herself has the gift of working miracles. Before Her honest way, we ask for prayers for us, and for the sending down of help that comes directly from Her.

Guardian Angel and his icon

Every believer among his home icons probably has an icon of the Holy Guardian Angel. The Lord sends him to us on the day of our Baptism, and he accompanies us throughout our lives, not leaving even after death. The Guardian Angel protects us from various troubles, from enemies visible and invisible. He rejoices in our soul-elevating good deeds and grieves immeasurably for the sins we fall into. It is hard to even imagine how many troubles it protects us from in our lives. Often we are not aware of the dangers that we managed to avoid thanks to him. Standing in front of the icon of the Guardian Angel, you can pray about everything in the world, because everything that is close to us is close to him. He will always hear because he is always there. Behind us, we can hear the rustle of his wings, indistinguishable to others.

Holy Martyrs for the Faith of Christ

Among other icons, an important place is occupied by the icons of the Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia, whose memorial day is celebrated on September 30. Their names express the whole path to God, which includes faith in the Holy Trinity, hope for God's mercy and love for God and neighbor. This icon is considered the patroness of the family and family happiness. She is addressed with requests for peace in the family, for the health of children and, in case of need, for the gift of an early pregnancy.

The holy martyrs help those who suffer from various female diseases, as well as diseases of the joints of the arms and legs. They also provide important assistance to everyone who has suffered a bereavement associated with the loss of loved ones. In this case, prayer in front of the icon returns peace of mind and brings deliverance from sorrow.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

Among Christians all over the world, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of the World of Lycia enjoys extraordinary honor. He is known as the patron saint of sailors and travelers. By the power of his Grace, the saint renders help to all those who are in trouble and in a difficult life situation. The icon of Nicholas the Wonderworker is an integral part of every church iconostasis. For most believers, it is also included in their home assembly.

Love for him is not accidental. Throughout his earthly life, he fought for the truth, healed the afflicted, and gave everyone a personal example of serving God. The day of memory of the saint is celebrated not once a year, but three. The day of his death is celebrated on December 19. The people call this holiday "Nikola Winter". Birthday - August 11 - is called "Summer Nikola". In addition, a holiday is set on May 22. This is a memory of how in 1087 his honest relics were transferred from Greece to the Italian city of Bari, where they are kept to this day.

Blind old woman Matrona

Almost every church in our capital has an icon of the Holy Matrona of Moscow. She is revered here in the same way as in St. Petersburg, Saint Xenia the Blessed. To a woman blind from birth, the Lord gave her the gift of miracles, and the saint became widely known for this during her earthly life. And although her life was very difficult - revolution, wars, political repressions, besides her own physical blindness, she managed to rise to an unattainable height of the spiritual feat of love, patience and self-denial.

The icon of the Holy Matrona helps from many troubles and misfortunes. They turn to her in case of family problems, and troubles at work. She is asked to protect both from evil people and from natural disasters. Just as Saint Matrona was responsive and unfailing in helping people during her earthly life, so now she helps everyone who prays before her blessed icon. The Orthodox Church celebrates her memory on May 2.

Icon of St. Luke

The icons of the saints and their meaning cannot be understood without knowing the lives of those saints of God to whom we are addressing. Standing in front of the icon of St. Luke, the Archbishop of Crimea, it is necessary, first of all, to see with an inner eye that feat, which is his entire earthly path. An outstanding surgeon, author of numerous scientific works and at the same time a high-ranking clergyman, he went through Stalin's prisons and camps without losing love for his neighbor.

Saint Luke tirelessly helped people both as a doctor and as a shepherd. For those who were the culprit of his torment, he also prayed to God, as well as for his comrades in misfortune. Saint Luke gave his whole earthly life to people. The icon and the scalpel - that's what became her symbol. Having paid a low bow to the memory of this ascetic, let us pray to him for granting health to us and our loved ones, for protecting us from evil people, and, most importantly, for softening our own hearts. His memorial day is celebrated on March 18.

Icon of St. Seraphim of Vyritsky

It is impossible not to recall the image of another saint of God, who lived at the same time as St. Luke. The icon of St. Seraphim of Vyritsky is well known to most believers. The feat of his life deserves to be dealt with separately. He was born in 1866. In the world, Vasily Muravyov, a wealthy entrepreneur and a happy family man, turned to God with all his heart. At a certain stage in his life, he and his pious wife decided to withdraw from the world, and each took monastic vows, donating their entire huge fortune to the holy monasteries in which they became involved. In 1927, he received the Great Schema with the name Seraphim. From that time on, his labor of eldership began - the highest monastic feat.

In the most difficult times of repression, Father Seraphim carried the word of God's truth to people. When the Lord sent him a heavy cross, an illness that chained him to bed until the end of his days, he continued his tireless labors even then. He spent the last twenty years of his life in the village of Vyritsa near Leningrad, where he survived the Stalinist terror, occupation and the difficult post-war years.

Until the end of his earthly life, the elder did not stop caring for his spiritual children. He left this world in 1949. Before his icon, it is customary to pray for healing from ailments, for deliverance from drunkenness, for sending peace of mind and tranquility.

Icon of St. Tatiana

The Holy Great Martyr Tatyana came to us from those ancient times when the Roman authorities severely persecuted Christians. Secretly confessing the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, she helped all the sick and unfortunate, often visited the prisoners, trying to alleviate their suffering. Like many on whose holy blood the church grew and strengthened, Tatiana received the crown of martyrdom. Her feast day is January 25th. The icon of St. Tatiana helps those who have lost their homes, who suffer from illnesses and are in places of deprivation of liberty. In addition, the Great Martyr Tatyana is the patroness of students. Everyone who has to pass exams is recommended, in addition to conscientious preparation, to also pray in front of her icon.

Icon of the Great Radonezh Wonderworker

Help in teaching can also be found in a prayerful appeal to the icon of St. Sergius of Radonezh. At the dawn of his earthly life, the future saint learned to read and write with great difficulty. No matter how hard he worked, he could not remember the lessons taught to him. And then one day, after long prayers, the Lord sent him an angel in the form of an old man who blessed him. After this miracle, the mind of the youth was opened and he comprehended the wisdom of sciences. You can also pray to the saint for help for children who find it difficult to study.

In addition, St. Sergius of Radonezh is one of the heavenly defenders of Russia from enemies. During the period of earthly life, in 1380, he blessed the holy prince Demetrius of the Don before the Battle of Kulikovo. This allows us to bring our prayers to St. Sergius for the strengthening of our army. In general, his life is inextricably linked with the history of Russia. “The great sad man of the Russian land” - this is how he entered Russian history. St. Sergius of Radonezh is not only our hope and hope, but also an object of national pride. He is one of those whose life must be studied by all Russians. Without this, the icons of the saints and their meaning will never be fully revealed to us. His memory is celebrated on July 19.

At the end of the article, I would like once again, bowing before those who have gained crowns of holiness, overshadow themselves with the sign of the cross and exclaim: “Holy saints of God, pray to God for us!”

Orthodox icons, their names and meanings are an important aspect of the study of Christian science. Any dwelling of a Christian is very difficult to imagine without a variety of icons, each of which has its own meaning. As the history of religion says, many of them became known to believers many centuries ago. The religious beliefs of people have been formed for a very long time, but the icons do not lose their special cultural and historical significance for the parishioners of many churches and temples. Orthodox icons, photos and their names play an important role in the human and its approach to the Lord.

It is believed that every saint can invisibly help even in the most seemingly hopeless situation. It is worth turning to some of the saints for help in any serious life situation. The names of Orthodox icons and their meanings will be presented in this article. In addition to descriptions and stories about the miraculous properties of each image, photos of the most revered of them will also be given.

This material will tell about the meaning of each icon presented, as well as the rules of prayer and the miracles that a particular holy face can create. It also happens that the names of icons with a photo already carry information about what troubles this image can save from. Each described icon in the rubric will be given a special place. The icon of the Mother of God, painted and kept for a long time in the walls of the temples of the city of Kazan, has the greatest authority among believers both in Russia and all over the world. This majestic and large-scale icon is considered the main protector of the inhabitants of our country. Any significant holiday in the life of a Russian person cannot do without the ritual of worshiping this image, whether it be baptism or a sacred wedding ceremony for loving hearts.

The revered icons of the Mother of God will be described below. Photo and name, and their meaning will also be revealed.

It is known that the icon of Our Lady of Kazan helps single believers soon find family happiness, and long-established couples overcome discord in relationships and begin to live happier. Since she protects families, it is customary to hang her in any home near the crib so that the baby is under the protection and protection of the Lord.

In order to quickly find out which image of the Mother of God to pray in a given situation, it is better to learn in advance the icons of the Virgin with names. Speaking about the icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, it is worth noting that it is considered no less revered among many believing citizens. There is evidence that this icon was awarded during the coronation of the most influential tsars in the Russian Empire. You can pray to this icon to become kinder, to find a family and be healed of serious illnesses, and also to make peace with those with whom there was a serious conflict. Also, this image invisibly protects mothers and young children who are in a difficult life situation from misfortunes and sorrows. On top of that, this icon helps with infertility and other disorders of the reproductive organs, as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers. These are the most popular icons of the Virgin. Photos and names of other images will also be presented in this article.

As it has already become clear even from the description of these two icons, the power of the Mother of God is practically omnipotent, however, like many other icons of the Orthodox Church. That is why it is so important for every believer to know the icons of the Most Holy Theotokos with names. Every Christian needs to know at least some facts about the meaning of certain images, as well as some information about the life of this or that Orthodox saint.

As you know, the Lord hears those people who follow Him, observing all church and spiritual laws. Believe in God and be happy. Below are the most revered icons of the Virgin, the names and meanings of each of them.

Icon of the Mother of God "Blessed Sky"

Prayers are offered to this miraculous icon to take the true path, and also that dead people in the next world be calm and well. They praise this icon in the old way, and on March 19 in a new style.

Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Desperate One Hope"

Some names of icons can rarely be heard in church life, but this does not deprive them of their power. Despite the fact that indicates the low popularity of this image, in the Orthodox Church there is even an akathist for her. Prayers in front of this icon can heal despondency, mental decline and sorrow. Those believers who are disappointed and have lost their divine spirit pray to the Almighty to perk up, forgive offenders and reconcile with enemies. In addition, the icon is prayed for deliverance from envy and reconciliation of warring people, including neighbors.

Modern addictions (gambling, drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking, computer addiction) are subject to healing when referring to this image of the Mother of God.

Bogolyubskaya Icon of the Mother of God

This icon helps in the treatment of plague, cholera, pestilence and other serious illnesses. It is revered in this image either on June 18 or June 1.

Icon of the Mother of God "Search for the Lost"

This famous icon is prayed for to cure toothache and headache, vision problems, fever and epilepsy, for well-being in marriage, for the return of faith in the Lord to the heart, as well as for very severe, almost incurable childhood ailments. In addition, the same icon is addressed with a request to cure addiction to alcohol. The date of the day of praise is February 18 or 5.

Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir

This icon is known primarily for the fact that in the days of ancient Russia the most noble gentlemen and kings were crowned with it. It is also known that with the participation of this image, elections of primates were held. They pray to this icon to become kinder, to be healed of serious illnesses, to expel demons from the body. Mothers and their little children can fully rely on the patronage of the Virgin in this image, and for those who are just waiting for the baby to appear, this face will give an easy birth and health to a newborn baby. Barren women can turn to the icon with a request to grant long-awaited children.

The Vladimir and Kazan Mother of God are the most beloved icons of the Virgin. Photos and names of these shrines can be found in the homes of even not very devout people.

Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow"

Sometimes the names of the icons speak for themselves. This icon is popular among people who have suffered severe resentment, suffering, severe seizures and diseases of the respiratory organs, tuberculosis patients. In addition, here you can pray for the healing of the hands of a sick person. The name day of the icon is celebrated on October 6 or 24.

Icon "The Tsaritsa"

There are quite rare, but very strong icons of the Mother of God, photos with names of which will be presented below.

The icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" helps those people who suffer from cancer and endure a number of courses of chemotherapy and radiation.

Prayers are offered to this icon during epidemics of plague, fever, ulcers, blindness, and hearing impairment. The name day of the holy image is celebrated on August 6 or 22.

This icon is prayed for the normalization of relations in the country, for justice, for finding joy in the heart, for the absence of hypocrisy in love. The day of this icon is celebrated on March 15 or 2.

This image of the Holy Mother of God is prayed in the presence of severe vices of the soul and body, and also after any important business has ended. The name day of this icon is celebrated on June 11 or 23.

Those who are currently suffering serious illnesses of soul and body, as well as those who are obsessed with infirmity, offer their prayers to this image. True believers, when referring to this wonderful icon, receive complete healing for an indefinite period. The name day of the icon "Life-Giving Spring" is celebrated on the day of Bright Week.

Prayers are addressed to this holy image against cholera, visual impairment and other similar ailments. It is customary to celebrate the name day of this icon on September 8 or 21.

Name days are celebrated on Tuesday of Bright Week, and it helps with strong fires, as well as with various problems and in need of consolation in spiritual hardships. Memorial Day February 12 or 25.

It is customary for Orthodox citizens to turn their prayers to this icon in case of mass death of livestock, in case of plague, in case of cholera, as well as in the presence of blindness and problems of the musculoskeletal system. Treatment in a huge number of cases guarantees a complete recovery.

This icon, endowed with miraculous properties, is prayed for with pronounced paralysis, with smallpox infection, with diseases of the legs, with suspicions of attacks by "evil spirits", and also protecting themselves from a sudden death. The days of memory of the icon are celebrated on March 16 or 29.

in cases where there is a danger of invasion by foreigners, as well as the return of sight to blind people and the successful entry into God's union for people who love each other. In addition, such a prayer helps to survive cataclysms. The icon celebrates the name day on June 8.21 and in October on the 4th and 22nd.

Those who suffer from significant hearing impairments, as well as other similar ailments, bow and pray to this image. This icon celebrates the name day on September 2 and 15.

"Kozelshchanskaya" Icon of the Mother of God

A prayer appeal to this wonderful, life-giving icon is useful for any injuries to the limbs, serious injuries and upcoming serious surgical interventions. This icon of the Mother of God celebrates the name day on February 6 and 21.

Icon of the Mother of God "The Mammal"

This divine face is usually worshiped by women in childbirth, pregnant and lactating mothers. This icon celebrates Memorial Day on January 12 and 25.

Before this majestic icon, they pray in the name of piety, the triumph of truth, for the revival of mercy and compassion in people's hearts, for the acquisition of a healthy physical body and mind, for the preservation of the Christian faith throughout the country. The glorification of this icon and its name day takes place on April 12 and 25.

This icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is designed to save people sincerely praying to Her from fires, floods and other damage to property. Memorial Day is celebrated on September 4 and 17 every year.

The icon helps not to deviate from the right path of life, to preserve a righteous way of life, and it helps lonely believers to find true love. By sincerely praying before this image and asking for help and advice, you can solve any, the most difficult problems in family life and relationships between spouses. In addition, the icon helps seriously ill believers to heal as quickly as possible. Memorial Day is celebrated on April 3 and 16.

There are usually queues of deaf and hard of hearing people to this icon. The name day of the icon is December 9 and 22.

All sinful people pray to this icon, and relatives of gamers, drug addicts and alcoholics also turn with hope. This icon appeals to the education of mercy and kindness, as well as to a sense of joy from every day. The saying on the image reads: “To all who ask by faith it will be given!”.

Those who want to be healed from the most serious ailments offer their prayers to this icon. Name days are celebrated on January 21 or 3.

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This truly miraculous icon is prayed for the prevention of wars and schisms, for protection from various heresies, for protection from the invasion of foreigners and strangers, for protection from spiritual and bodily blindness. Days of honor 23 and 5 July.

This image of the Mother of God is designed to protect believers from cholera and complete loss of vision. The name day of this miraculous image of the Virgin is celebrated on September 16 or 29.

This icon, better than any other, can protect from the evil eye, damage and unkind thoughts of passing people. It is customary to place this icon in the left corner of the hallway so that every person entering the house can be seen at a glance. This icon feels envy and curses like no other, therefore, where there is this image, they do not take root. The best location for such an icon is opposite the front door.

Before this image, sailors who have crashed a ship, as well as in the presence of blindness, weakness of the legs, deafness, problems with their hands, as well as those who unwittingly became hostages of terrorists, pray. The day of veneration of the icon is celebrated on November 9 or 22.

This icon is prayed for if there is a suspicion of fetal pathology so that the birth is successful and the child is born healthy. The name day of the icon is celebrated on March 9 and 22.

This icon is prayed by those who work in professions that are associated with immersion in water. Name days are celebrated on December 20 or 2.

It is customary for this icon to offer prayers in the name of deliverance from drought, disease and general hunger. The name day of this Holy image is celebrated on October 15 and 28.

This uplifting icon is prayed for in case of terrible despondency, grief and impotence. Also, a clouded state of mind will become a reason for praying to this icon. The name day of this icon is celebrated on March 7 and 20.

"Passionate" Icon of the Mother of God

This icon is able to give a miracle of healing from cholera, vision problems, muscle weakness, and protect from the impending "big fire". Name days are celebrated on August 13 and 26.

This icon is worshiped in the healing of the blind and those possessed by demons, with epilepsy, with muscle weakness, with the healing of young children, with paralysis of the lower and upper limbs. You can also pray to this icon when attacking foreigners. This icon celebrates the name day on June 26 and 9.

To this image, believing parishioners pray for the elimination of drought and craving for vices, including atheism. The memorial day is celebrated on August 8 and 21.

This icon is prayed for the return of lost or stolen valuables, for the justification of the obviously innocent and the release of hostages from captivity. Celebrate the day of this icon on December 26 or 8.

This icon belongs to St. Seraphim of Sarov and gives seriously ill people quick relief from suffering and strengthening their faith in the Lord. The name day of this masterpiece of icon painting is celebrated on July 28 and 10, as well as on July 19 and 1.

This icon is prayed to moderate the ardor of sinful passions, to interrupt the series of harmful addictions. Orthodox believers celebrate a memorable day for the icon on January 25 and 7.

Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

This icon has long been held in high esteem by believers because it patronizes happy families and the health of young children. On top of that, this icon can help with long and difficult births. This image of the Mother of God is kept in the Epiphany Cathedral of the city of Kostroma, and it appeared in 1613 and fell into the hands of the Tsar of the Russian State, Mikhail Fedorovich.

Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Healer"

This icon speaks for itself. Seriously ill Christians usually turn to her for help. The icon celebrates its birthday on September 18 or 1.

Chernigov Icon of the Mother of God

Those who are possessed by demons, as well as blind or visually impaired people come to pray to this icon. Name days are celebrated on September 1 and 14.

Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands"

This icon can very easily heal diseases of the hands and feet, as well as severe mental and spiritual suffering. The date of the celebration of the name day of the icon is June 28 or 11.

Above were the most revered icons of the Mother of God. Photos with names will help you quickly find a particular image and find out its meaning.

Icon "Holy Trinity"

The most famous version of the image of the icon "Holy Trinity" belongs to the brush of the famous master of icon art Andrei Rublev. There are also images painted by the hands of other equally famous icon painters. The icon shows the faces of the members of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), soaring in the sky. This icon must be present in every home, since its effect is universal. At the moment, the main copy is located within the walls of the Trinity Church in the city of Kaluga.

Icons of other saints are also venerated. Their name and meaning, of course, should be known.

Icon of the Holy Great Martyr Pantileimon

The image of the Great Martyr is known for its miraculous healing properties. Parishioners who put candles next to this icon and asked for healing receive the real Grace of the Lord. At the moment, the most important copy of the Pantileimon icon is in the church of John the Baptist.

Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow

This saint is one of the most revered religions in the world. The main monastery, where to this day her relics are located, is located in the capital of our country on the Taganskoye Highway. The monastery, in which the relics of Matrona lie, is purely feminine. Every day, crowds of believers come to the monastery in order to turn to Matronushka with a prayer for help or with gratitude. In the vicinity of Moscow, namely in Kaluga, there is also an icon of the Matrona, and it is located in the temple of wives - Myrrh-bearers.

Peter and Fevronia

In the same temple there is an icon of the Holy couple Peter and Fevronia, to whom they turn for help in love and family life.

Unfortunately, all the icons are Orthodox, their photos and names cannot be described within the framework of one article, because there are a huge number of them. But still, the main shrines still managed to be consecrated.

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Saints are people who have acquired special grace, cleansed from sin. When canonization occurs, that is, the glorification of the saint by the whole church, then his image is necessarily written.

The icons depict: forefathers, prophets, martyrs, saints, saints, blessed (holy fools), righteous, unmercenary, faithful, etc.

People please God in different ways: the Heavenly Father endows everyone with talents in due measure and accepts labors from everyone for His glory, therefore the Church glorifies the saints of God in different faces.

holy forefathers

The first righteous people in human history. On icons they are depicted with scrolls containing texts from the Holy Scriptures; Forefather Noah is sometimes depicted with an ark in his hands.

holy prophets

Prophets are holy men who, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, foretold future events, and in particular the appearance of the promised Messiah. In the iconography of the prophets, there is always an image of a halo as a symbol of holiness and the special chosenness of God; on their heads - prophetic caps or a crown, sometimes they are also depicted with their heads uncovered. The scrolls in their hands contain excerpts from the texts of their prophecies. They are dressed in a tunic and a himation, on the shoulders of some of the cloaks - a cape made of sheepskin.

The prophets include holy people who received from God the gift of insight into the future, proclaiming to the world the ways of His Providence; under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, they predicted future events, especially the promised Savior.
The most revered prophets: Elijah (Comm. 2 August), John the Baptist (7 July, 11 September). Prophetic wives are known, for example, the righteous Anna (February 16).
In the iconography of the prophets, there is always an image of a halo as a symbol of holiness and the special chosenness of God; on their heads - prophetic caps (for example, the prophet Daniel) or a crown, like the kings David and Solomon; the prophets are also depicted with uncovered heads; the scrolls in their hands contain excerpts from the texts of their prophecies.

holy apostles

Lawyers of the word of God, sent by Jesus Christ Himself to all ends of the earth. They are traditionally depicted with scrolls or a book in the form of a codex, with halos around their heads; the clothing of the apostles is a tunic and a himation. The Apostle Peter is depicted with a bunch of keys. Four icons of the holy evangelists are always placed on the Royal Doors.

Apostles (in Greek - messengers) - the disciples of Christ, who accompanied Him during public service, and later sent by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself to all ends of the earth, spreading the faith throughout the world. The Apostles Peter and Paul (July 12) are referred to as the supreme ones.

Traditionally, the holy apostles are depicted with scrolls or a book in the form of a codex, with halos around their heads; clothes of the apostles - chiton and himation.

On icons, the supreme Apostle Peter is usually depicted with a bunch of keys, which means the totality of the Church Sacraments, which are symbolic keys to the Kingdom of Heaven: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it; and I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-19).

Four icons of the holy evangelists are always placed on the Royal Doors. The Evangelists Matthew, Mark and Luke are depicted while working on the Gospels, sitting indoors behind open books, and the holy Evangelist John is among the mountains on the island of Patmos, where, according to Tradition, he dictated the inspired text to his disciple Prochorus.

Equal-to-the-Apostles

Saints, who were especially famous for the conversion of peoples to the Christian faith and lived in the times following the first apostles. Differences may be in the image of clothing, which is typical for their time and people. They are also depicted with a cross in their hands - a symbol of baptism and salvation from eternal death.

Saints

The saints are patriarchs, metropolitans, archbishops and bishops, who achieved holiness by the purity of their personal lives and became famous for their tireless care of their flock, the preservation of Orthodoxy from heresies and schisms. Among their great host, the most revered among the Russian people are the saints: Nicholas the Wonderworker (December 19 and May 22), Ecumenical teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom (common memory February 12); Moscow saints Peter, Alexy, Jonah, Philip, Job, Hermogenes and Tikhon (commemorated October 18).

Only bishops can be counted among the saints, since they, leading the community, receive the gift of teaching and continue the continuity of the apostolic succession through the ordination of new bishops.

On the icons, the saints are depicted in liturgical episcopal vestments. They may have a miter on their heads - a special headdress adorned with small icons and precious stones, symbolizing the Savior's crown of thorns (but more often the saints are depicted with their heads uncovered); they are dressed in sakkos - outerwear, signifying the scarlet of the Savior; on the shoulders - an omophorion - a long ribbon-like kerchief, decorated with crosses, which is an obligatory part of the bishop's vestments. The omophorion symbolizes the lost sheep, which the gospel good shepherd carries home on his shoulders.

miracle workers

(literally: the one who performs miracles, Greek θαυματουργός) is an epithet of saints, especially famous for the gift of miracles and intercession in response to prayer to them.

Among miracle workers, St. Nicholas the Pleasant is especially revered. Miracle workers are not a special category of saints, since in principle all saints have the gift of miracles, and witnessed miracles are the main condition for canonization.

Holy martyrs

Holy martyrs are saints glorified by the Church for martyrdom accepted for faith. The martyrs before the new martyrs of our time are the continuers of the apostolic ministry, and therefore the cross is present on their icons. Their iconography actively uses red as a symbol of shed blood for the faith.

Hieromartyrs accepted death in holy orders, and venerable martyrs— in monastic vows.

Confessors

Confessors Those who suffered a lot for Christ, openly professing their faith, endured persecution, torment and torture for this, but survived, avoiding martyrdom, are called the Church. Starting from the 6th century, saints are called confessors who, by the special righteousness of their lives, testified to the Christian faith.

Stylites

Stylite (Greek στυλίτης, lat. stylita) is a Christian saint from among the saints who has chosen a special kind of feat - continuous prayer on a “pillar” (an open elevated platform, stone, tower, etc.)

Unmercenaries

Besrebrenik (Greek ἀνάργυροι) is the face of saints in the Orthodox Church, who are especially famous for their selflessness, non-acquisitiveness, renunciation of wealth, generosity for the sake of their Christian faith. The concept of the virtue of unmercenary inherent holiness is based on the unmercenary nature of Jesus Christ. The unmercenaries had the gift of healing and used it free of charge, healing both bodily and spiritual illnesses. Such doctors were, for example, Saints Cosmas and Damian (July 14), the great martyr and healer Panteleimon (August 9), and others.

Blessed (holy fools)

Fools for Christ's sake, taking on the guise of madness, enduring reproach from those around them, denounced human vices, admonished those in power, and consoled the suffering. Among them are St. Basil the Blessed (August 2), Xenia of Petersburg (February 6) and other saints.

Outward madness, combined with the gift of foresight, behavior that goes against the generally accepted, but allows, regardless of faces, to convict sinners and call for salvation through awareness of one's own imperfection and repentance - these are the main features of the feat of foolishness.

The blessed on the icons are depicted in the form in which they performed their feat: naked or with a light bandage on their loins, in shabby clothes, with chains on their shoulders.

Holy righteous

Being family people and living in the world, the saints of the righteous were honored with holiness for a particularly pious and God-pleasing way of life.

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