Those who were born from December 22 to January 22 will be protected by an icon Mother of God "unexpected joy", their guardian angels are Saint Sylvester and Reverend Seraphim Sarovskiy.
Those born from January 21 to February 20 are guarded by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and they will be protected by the icons of the Mother of God “Vladimirskaya” and “ Burning bush».
The icon of the Iberian Mother of God is the intercessor of those who were born from February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saint Alexy and Milenty of Antioch.
Those born from March 21 to April 20 must ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are guarded by Saints Sophronius and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.
The icons "Guest of Sinners" and the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God will protect those born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stepan and Tamara, the Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels.
If the birthday falls on the period from May 21 to June 21, you need to ask for help from the icons “Search for the Dead”, “Burning Bush” and “Vladimirskaya”. Guarded by Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.
Icons "Joy of All Who Sorrow" and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God-Intercessor of those born from June 22 to July 22. Saint Cyril is their guardian angel.
Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet protect those born from July 23 to August 23, and the icon "Protection Holy Mother of God» protects them.
Asking for protection from the icon "Burning Bush" and "Passionate" should be those who were born from August 24 to September 23. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexandra, John and Paul.
Those who were born from September 24 to October 23 should seek protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, “Burning Bush”, “Exaltation of the Holy Cross”. St. Sergius of Radonezh will protect them.
Saint Paul - Guardian angel born from October 24 to November 22. Icons of the Mother of God "" Quick to Hearing "and" Jerusalem "protect them.
Those born from November 23 to December 21 should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God "Tikhvin" and "Sign". Saint Nicholas and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.
In every house it is desirable to have the Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers.
So who do you pray to first?
First of all, of course, we should pray before the image Savior Jesus Christ. And, of course, strenuously in all difficult cases one must pray to the Most Holy Theotokos, the Queen of Heaven - She, “ Honest Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim”, stands above all the saints and for us the first Intercessor and Intercessor before Her Son and our Lord.
Almighty
"Spas Almighty" often simply "Savior" or "Savior" is the central image in the iconography of Christ, representing Him as the Heavenly King. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,” says the Lord, “who is and was and is to come, the Almighty.” The Chief Physician of souls and bodies, who knows everything, and to whom our prayer appeal should be directed first of all. According to the rules, this icon is placed at the head of the iconostasis.
Savior Not Made by Hands
According to church tradition, the first icon was the image of the Savior - the Savior Not with Hands. This icon has an incredibly strong energy and an amazing story. It is customary to turn to the image of the Savior with prayers for guidance on the true path, for the salvation of the soul (if you repent of sins), deliverance from bad thoughts and miraculous healing. Remember to read the Lord's Prayer and repent before you ask for mercy for yourself and your loved ones.
The "not-made" image was not written by a human hand. They say that this happened during the earthly life of the Savior. The ruler of the city of Edessa, Prince Avgar, was seriously ill. Having heard about the countless healings that Jesus Christ performed, Abgar wanted to look at the Savior. He sent a painter to paint the face of Christ.
However, the artist could not fulfill the order. Such radiance emanated from the face of the Lord that the master's brush could not convey His Light. Then the Lord, having washed, wiped His immaculate face with a towel, and His Image miraculously appeared on it. Having received the Image, Avgar was healed of his illness.
There are images of the Savior in every church, but if you want to intensify your prayer to the Savior, you can go to the church that bears his name, or to the place where the icon became famous, or where a “sign” was given from above.
Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
This main shrine Moscow and all Russian land. They turn to her mercy when making especially important decisions related to social activities, before major fateful moments in life. This icon is often prayed for the salvation of Russia, they turn to it when the country is in trouble.
People have always treated the Vladimir icon with special reverence; many miracles and signs are associated with it. Before her, the anointing to the kingdom of sovereigns and emperors was performed. During the election of all-Russian metropolitans, and then patriarchs, lots were placed in a shroud in the kiot of the Vladimir Icon, hoping that the Mother of God herself would indicate the person pleasing to Her.
According to legend, this icon was painted by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which the Savior ate with the Most Pure Mother and Righteous Joseph. In the middle of the XII century, the shrine came to Russia. When she was being taken to Suzdal, not far from Vladimir, the horses stopped and could not move. On this spot, the Assumption Cathedral was erected, where they installed a miraculous icon, which has since been called Vladimirskaya. With the transfer of the capital from Vladimir to Moscow, the icon also moved. In 1395, the Mother of God of Vladimir appeared in a dream to the invader Tamerlane and forced him to retreat from Moscow. Since then, the icon has been considered the patroness of the capital and all of Rus'.
Icon of the Mother of God "Jumping the Child"
One of the most beloved icons in the Russian people. This icon is responsible for the fullness of motherhood. Women who wish to have children pray before this icon. Also, a prayer before the “Jumping Baby” image will help in cases of a difficult pregnancy, or if a very small baby gets sick.
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
This icon is prayed for the insight of blind eyes, for deliverance from the invasion of foreigners, it is an intercessor in difficult times, they bless those who marry.
The mothers of soldiers serving in the hot spots of the country know the power of the patronage of this icon. It is customary to offer prayers to the Kazan Mother of God before military operations and campaigns. The great Russian commanders before the battles always prayed to the "Mother of Kazan" in order to win the battles with minimal losses. This icon-painting image of a woman was given to husbands, sons and loved ones in the hope that it would protect them from an enemy bullet, captivity, and death.
The miraculous appearance of this icon to the inhabitants of Kazan took place in 1579. The Mother of God appeared in a dream to a ten-year-old Matryona, ordered to announce to the Archbishop of Kazan and the city authorities what was buried in the ground. In the indicated place, they found an icon, which, apparently, was buried even before the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible - it was hidden by Christians who lived in the Tatar capital.
The icon received the name of the Kazan Mother of God and was recognized as miraculous. Since 1903, she was considered missing until she was found in the Vatican. Negotiations are underway to return the shrine to Kazan.
Iberian Icon of the Mother of God
The Iberian Mother of God is addressed with prayers for prosperity, protection from diseases, enemies, slander and dark forces.
The Iberian Mother of God herself called herself the Great Defender for believers when she miraculously ended up in the Iberian Monastery on Athos (Greece). In the 9th century, the soldiers of Tsar Theophilus the Iconoclast were sent to destroy the holy icons. In one house, one of them struck the Mother of God with a spear on the cheek, and blood flowed from the wound. To save the image, the owners gave it to the sea, and the icon moved standing on the waves. Once the monks of the Iberian Monastery saw a pillar of fire on the sea - it rose above the image of the Mother of God, standing on the water. The icon was placed in the temple, but in the morning it was found above the monastery gates. This happened several times, until the Mother of God, appearing to one of the monks in a dream, said that she did not want to be kept, but she herself would be the Guardian. The icon was left above the gates, which is why it is often called the "Goalkeeper".
Icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows"
Usually the Mother of God is written with the Son or with saints and angels, but here she is depicted alone, and swords (arrows) symbolize the pain that the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced on earth. The number seven also denotes the seven main human sins-passions, which the Mother of God easily reads in every human heart. She is also ready to pray to the Son for each of us who pray for her intercession, and for the eradication of these sinful thoughts in us. In front of the "Seven-strelnaya" prayers are read from irreconcilable enemies. During the war, they read that the weapons of the enemies bypassed the defenders of the Fatherland and the relatives of the soldiers. At least seven candles are placed in front of the icon. This icon can show seven miracles, or help to know the future for seven years. A prayer service before this image will help with outbreaks of family or neighborly hostility. The icon protects against people's intolerance towards you. It will also help with outbursts of irritation, anger or anger.
Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts"
On the icon of the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts”, the Mother of God is depicted alone, pierced by seven swords. The seven swords symbolize the fullness of sorrow and heart disease that has been endured on earth. Blessed Virgin Maria. Before the icon, they pray for softening of the heart and the believers are relieved of their mental suffering, hostile relations are softened, giving way to a feeling of mercy.
Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness"
When referring to the Mother of God "Tenderness", they pray for healing from ailments.
The icon was in the cell of St. Seraphim of Sarov. With oil from the lamp burning in front of the cell icon, the Monk Seraphim anointed the sick, and they received healing. In front of this icon, the monk went to the Lord. Another name for the icon is “Joy of all joys”. So St. Seraphim himself often called this icon.
Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign"
“The Sign” is one of the most revered icons in our people. Many signs of miraculous power are performed from this grace-filled shrine. The Merciful Lady through this shrine shows the signs of Her protection and intercession both in public disasters and in life. ordinary people. Christian mothers who come to the realization of their powerlessness to give happiness to their children, to protect them from always close and inevitable danger, turn their eyes to this image and find support and help.
Icon "Guide of sinners"
It is required for household prayers and conspiracies for those who have seriously sinned, who are in captivity (prisons and settlements), as well as for urgent remission of sins, for example, before going to a medical operation or a very dangerous business.
This icon is last hope for the forgiveness of the Lord Jesus Christ, because His dearly beloved mother herself acts as a merciful intercessor for those who have sinned voluntarily or involuntarily. You can not buy this icon in the post.
Icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice"
This icon is prayed for the healing of those obsessed with the disease of the passion of drunkenness and gluttony.
The appearance of the holy image took place in 1878. A peasant in the Efremov district of the Tula province, a retired soldier, was obsessed with the passion of drunkenness. He drank everything he had and soon became a beggar. From exorbitant drunkenness, his legs were paralyzed, but he continued to drink. Once, in a dream, an elder appeared to him and ordered him to go to the city of Serpukhov to the monastery of the Lady Mother of God, where the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice" is located, and serve a prayer service before it.
Without money, not owning his legs, the peasant did not dare to set off. But the holy elder appeared to him a second, and then a third time, and sternly ordered him to fulfill the command. On all fours, a retired soldier went to the monastery. In one village he stopped to rest. To ease the pain, the old lady rubbed his legs and laid him on the stove. The next day he felt better. Leaning first on two, then on one stick, he reached Serpukhov.
Arriving at the monastery and telling about his dreams, the sufferer asked to serve a prayer service. But no one in the monastery knew the icon of the Mother of God with such a name. Then they thought: is this not the same icon that hangs in the aisle of the temple in the sacristy? On the reverse side of it, they really saw the inscription: "The Inexhaustible Chalice." In the face of the disciple of St. Alexis - the Monk Varlaam - the ailing peasant immediately recognized the old man who appeared to him in a dream. Their Serpukhov peasant returned home quite healthy.
The news of the miraculous glorification of the icon of the Mother of God quickly spread throughout Russia. Possessed by the passion of drunkenness, their relatives and friends hastened to offer prayers to the Mother of God for healing from the disease, and many came to thank the Lady for HER great mercy.
Icon of the Mother of God "Fadeless Color"
This icon is prayed for the preservation of a pure and righteous life. It also helps in choosing the right spouse. Pure fiery prayer to this icon helps in resolving difficult family problems. There are many healings of the sick.
Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands"
Before this icon they pray in diseases of the hands (or hand injuries). When St. John of Damascus had his hand cut off due to slander against him, he tearfully prayed before the icon of the Mother of God, so that his hand, which wrote spiritual compositions for the glory of God, would grow. And a severed hand in time short sleep grown together. Then St. John, as a sign of gratitude to the Mother of God, hung a silver image of a hand on her icon, which is why the icon got its name. They also pray before this icon for peace of mind.
Icon of the Mother of God "Healer"
Mother of God Pochaevskaya
When referring to the Mother of God "Pochaevskaya", they pray for protection from internecine hostility, from enemy invasion, for healing from blindness, both bodily and spiritual, for release from captivity.
The Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered relics. The miraculous icon was kept for 300 years in a monastery on Pochaev Hill. Celebration in honor Pochaev icon The Mother of God on July 23 was established in memory of the deliverance of the Assumption Pochaev Lavra from the Turkish siege in 1675.
Icon of the Mother of God "Feodorovskaya"
The miraculous Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God has long been revered as a patron of family well-being, the birth and upbringing of children, helping in difficult childbirth. Before this icon they pray during difficult childbirth.
Mother of God Leushinskaya (I am with you and no one is with you)
The icon “I am with you and no one is with you” has existed for almost a century.
She came to uplift the spirit of the faithful. Literally, the name of the icon sounds like: “I am always with you and no one will offend you.” The very sound of the name of the miraculous image fills the heart with goodness and unshakable hope: God is with us, the mercy of the Mother of God always covers us. In the most seemingly hopeless situations of life, we are not left, even if there is apparently no one around. But the presence of this Divine help is in the heart of everyone.
The icon, in order to have the power to help people, was prayed for by mighty prayer books - the holy righteous John of Kronstadt and the Monk Seraphim of Vyritsky.
Our Lady of Ostrabram
Icon of the Mother of God “Ostrabramskaya” – ancient Orthodox shrine. She is one of the most beautiful images of the Mother of God. The time of the appearance of this icon is not known. Pray for her happiness married couple and protection from interference in the family by evil forces.
Mother of God of Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God, according to legend, was painted by the holy Evangelist Luke in the 15th year after the Ascension of the Lord in Gethsemane. In 463 the image was transferred to Constantinople. Through the intercession of the Jerusalem Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Byzantine troops repelled the attack of the Scythians. In 988, the icon was brought to Korsun and presented to St. Prince Vladimir Equal to the Apostles. When the Novgorodians accepted Christianity, St. Vladimir sent them this icon.
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Jerusalem, they pray in sorrow, sorrow and despondency, for healing from blindness, eye diseases and paralysis, during a cholera epidemic, for deliverance from the loss of livestock, from a fire, during relaxation, and also during an attack by enemies.
Mother of God Merciful ("It is worthy to eat")
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Merciful”, or “It is worthy to eat”, they pray for mental and bodily illnesses, at the end of any work, during epidemics, for happiness in marriage, in case of accidents
Icon of the Mother of God "Search for the Lost"
Before this icon, they pray for headaches and toothaches, fever, eye disease, for the admonition of those who have fallen away from the Orthodox faith, perishing children, for a grace-filled marriage and for addiction to drinking wine.
Mother of God "Assuage My Sorrows"
When referring to the icon of the Virgin "Assuage my sorrows", they pray for deliverance from various diseases, both bodily and mental. For the first time, the miraculous power of the icon appeared at the end of the 17th century in Moscow, in the church of St. Nicholas in Zamoskvorechye, when a noble lady was healed with the help of prayers addressed to the miraculous icon.
Icon of the Mother of God "Desperate One Hope"
Before this icon they pray and ask for prosperity and well-being. It also helps to escape from despair and find a way out of various everyday needs.
Protection of the Holy Mother of God
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of the Intercession, they pray for deliverance from troubles, for the protection of the country from enemies.
Icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush"
This icon saves the houses of those who worship and pray to Her from fires.
Icon of the Mother of God "The Conqueror of Bread"
Before this icon they pray for deliverance from drought, loss of bread, hunger
Traditionally, they also ask for help from their guardian angel and his patron saint of heaven. According to church tradition, every person at Holy Baptism is given by the Lord an incorporeal guardian angel. At the same time, a holy heavenly patron also appears in a person, the one in whose honor the holy (given in Baptism) name is given, and, possibly, another, the connection with which can be given by the Lord through prayer. In Christianity, it is believed that our personal Guardian Angel is invisibly present next to us all our lives, prays to the Lord for us, and after our death will justify us before God.
Guardian angel
According to Orthodox and Catholic ideas, the guardian angel is invisibly with a person throughout his life, if a person retains love for God and fear of him. The task of the guardian angel is to contribute to the salvation of the ward. In particular, guardian angels spiritually instruct Christians in faith and piety, guard their souls and bodies, intercede for them during their earthly life, pray to God for them, do not leave them, finally, after death, and take away the souls of those who have graduated from earthly life into eternity.
There are also individual saints whom we pray on special occasions, each of them received a certain gift from the Lord for their earthly work, and now the Lord works any miracles through their prayer for us. The Savior honored them all in various needs to be intercessors for us before God. These saints either endured a similar need or illness themselves, or others received healing and help through them. Each of these saints, to whom they pray for a certain help, has something to do with this area.
From biographies saints we know that the reasons for a special prayer appeal to a saint are different: some of the saints personally asked the Lord for the gift of helping people in specific life circumstances. Another was a revelation sent by God (for example, in a dream), in which it was reported that they had been given a gift in deliverance from such and such a need, and after that the saints began to help everyone who came to them. Trust was formed in some saints on the basis of "human rumor" that created historical legends about them, and on the help coming from the saints.
There are also patron saints of a certain type of activity.. And now, when new professions appear more and more often, many of them do not have their own heavenly patron, sooner or later the question still arises of which saint to pray for success in newly emerging areas. How is the patron saint of new professions determined? Here it is appropriate to quote the words of the Deputy Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Archpriest Father Vsevolod Chaplin:
“The patron of professions is chosen according to the deeds of the saint. This tradition has existed since ancient Christian times. The Church specifically blesses to consider one or another saint as a patron in business. Now it is usually announced by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. Most recently, Alexy II blessed the miners, all workers in the mining industry to turn to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara. But there is no list or “schedule”, with what frequency and for what professions (narrow specializations or entire industries) to appoint a patron saint.
If a patron has not yet been determined for your profession, you yourself can read the lives of the saints and find the one whose deeds are related to your profession. For example, officially patron of the internet not announced, but as a result of discussions, Internet users themselves chose who John the Evangelist, Who - Chrysostom.
Even better if that saint is your local. For example, there was a great martyr in your land who healed people with herbs, and you are a doctor - and pray to him.
Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky
The holy noble prince Alexander Nevsky is the patron saint of warriors and the defender of all Rus'. In order for the service to be prosperous and successful, the icon of St. Alexander Nevsky can be placed in the office. For the same men who bear the name Alexander, it is better to keep the holy image at home, it will help them maintain good health and build a good career.
St. Ave. Alexy, man of God
Saint Alexy, the man of God, is the heavenly patron of men who bear the name Alexei, the icon helps them achieve well-being and prosperity in life. In addition, any person in need of mental and physical healing or experiencing material difficulties can turn to the image of a saint. In case of an infectious disease, eye diseases, mental disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction, they pray to St. Alexy, the man of God.
St. Anna the Prophetess
The Holy Prophetess Anna is the patroness of babies. If the child is sick, turn to her with a prayer. For those who are faced with the problem of infertility, the icon of the saint will also help. For a righteous life, the prophetess Anna was given to see the newborn Christ in the temple, so that later she could preach the Good News. Those who want to get rid of grief, who lack humility, who want to live righteously, but are subject to temptations, should turn to the saint for help. It will protect from troubles and diseases, help to live a long and blessed life.
Apostle Andrew the First-Called
The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is the patron saint of professions related to the sea. He is prayed for the protection of those who go to sea. The sailor's relatives can turn to the saint, so the icon is kept at home. A holy image is also needed on the ship, it will give the team confidence, unite all members of the team. Apostle Andrew the First-Called also patronizes translators and teachers foreign language. The parents of their daughters and the girls themselves ask the saint for a successful marriage.
Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia of Rome
“The Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and Their Mother Sophia of Rome” is a famous Russian icon, through which they turn to the saints with a request to create and preserve a family. She helps those who want to have children. married women with children they pray before the icon for the health of all family members, for the recovery of the child, for deliverance from women's diseases and diseases of the joints. The icon will help you survive a bereavement, by praying in front of it you will get rid of sorrow and sadness.
St. Blg. Prince Boris
Holy Right-Believing Prince Boris (in baptism Roman) is a saint who is prayed to in case of heart disease. He, as well as his brother, the holy noble prince Gleb, are treated for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In a house where there is an icon of a saint, love and mutual understanding will reign. For those men for whom Saint Prince Boris is a patron, the icon will help to avoid illnesses, save them from enemies, and help them find a friendly family and reliable friends.
Holy Blessed Princes Passion-Bearers Boris and Gleb
The holy noble princes-passion-bearers Boris and Gleb - help believers get rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, contribute to the reconciliation of the warring, are the patrons of purity and chastity. When praying to the holy martyrs Boris and Gleb, they receive healing from seemingly incurable ailments. Through the icon, they turn with a prayer for the salvation of the soul of a loved one or acquaintance, protection from evil spirits, about peace on Russian soil.
Holy Monk Martyr Vadim of Persia
Holy Monk Martyr Vadim of Persia - will protect from betrayal and deceit. Through prayer, the icon will help get rid of vices: pride, self-interest, lust. The saint is the heavenly protector of all men named Vadim. His patronage will help develop mental stamina, strengthen in faith. In any trouble, seek help from your intercessor.
Hieromartyr Valentine, Bishop of Interamna
Hieromartyr Valentine, Bishop of Interamna, patron saint of pharmacists. It helps to achieve success in the work of those who create or sell drugs. If a loved one is sick, pray for his health in front of the icon of St. Valentine. He helps those who believe sincerely, healing diseases from which people have been suffering for many years, including chronic diseases of the internal organs, paralysis. The icon of the saint will protect from an unfair trial.
St. martyr. Valentine
The Holy Martyr Valentine of Caesarea is depicted on the icon with wheat ears, which is not only a symbol of believing Christians, but also a sign of any undertakings. By praying to the saint you will receive good reward for your work, your family will live in abundance. For those who are patronized by St. Valentine of Caesarea, the icon helps to live in piety, in peace and love, and protects from dangers.
Holy Martyr Valery of Sebaste
Saint Valery of Sebaste is one of the forty Martyrs of Sebaste, who are addressed with a prayer for the forgiveness of sins in repentance, for protection from enemies and troubles. The icon of the saint will save the house from floods and fires. If your legs hurt, ask for help from the martyr Valery of Sebaste. His image will help to find lost thing. As a heavenly patron, a man named Valery the saint will help to resist temptations, relieve self-doubt.
St. Vmch. barbarian
They pray to the Holy Great Martyr Barbara for deliverance from sudden and violent death, for salvation from a storm at sea and from fire on land. Great Martyr Varvara patronizes the mining industry. She is considered the patroness of miners and artillerymen.
Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil the Great - Ecumenical saint and teacher, they pray to him at the entrance to new house asking for protection from evil people. If you open a new business, the saint will help in the work, and you will achieve your goal. Basil the Great is also known as the patron of monasticism and musicians. It has long been considered the patron of gardens and orchards, to whom they pray for the gift of a generous harvest.
Holy Martyr Vera of Rome
The Holy Martyr Vera of Rome - the heavenly patroness of women named Vera, will protect from troubles, dangers and misfortunes. For help, they turn to the holy protector with any emotional experiences, prayer will support you in any endeavors and help you fulfill your dream. With the icon of the Holy Roman Faith, you will build a wonderful career, create a family and prosperous living conditions for loved ones.
Holy Martyr Veronica
The Holy Martyr Veronica (Virineya) of Edessa is the heavenly intercessor, through prayer to which you will gain determination and courage in business. The icon will protect you from enemies, make your house a fortress into which no evil can penetrate. Keep the image in the eastern part of the room and turn to the saint with prayer every day, asking for support in everyday affairs and, especially, in trouble.
Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus
The Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus is a heavenly intercessor and patron, whom they pray for healing in case of hand diseases, various skin and eye diseases. The icon will help men named Victor in promotion, protect them from dangers and enemies. Through prayer to the saint, they gain health, find reliable friends and faithful companions in life.
Saint Vitalius of Alexandria
Saint Vitalius of Alexandria is a saint who saves sinners. They pray to him when they want to protect him from vice loved one. He will enlighten, save from sin and guide on the true path. Ask for help yourself, and also give the icon of the saint to someone you are worried about. The holy image of the patron is also needed for men, whose name is Vitaly. The icon will support them in everyday affairs, protect them from deceit, from slanderers and envious people.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir
The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir is the Baptist of Rus', to whom they pray for the strengthening of faith, for deliverance from external enemies and internal strife, for peace and unanimity, for salvation from all evil, troubles and misfortunes. His icon will help those who ask for healing from fatal and eye diseases, deliverance from blindness. The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir is considered the heavenly patron of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Holy Blessed Prince Vyacheslav of Czech
Holy noble Prince Vyacheslav (Vatslav) - warrior-martyr, grandson of the holy princess Ludmila. They pray to the Holy Blessed Vyacheslav of Czech for the protection of the state from external enemies, for the protection of soldiers who defend the Motherland, its borders, are on military exercises or in places of military conflicts. The holy noble Prince Vyacheslav is still dearly loved by the Czech people, revered as the patron of the Czech Republic.
George the Victorious
The Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is revered as the patron of the Christ-loving army. In addition, the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is considered the patron saint of all those involved in farming. Of the lifetime miracles, the miracle of St. George about the serpent is especially famous, which became the main plot of the icons of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious on horseback, which symbolizes the victory over the devil - the “ancient serpent”.
He is also prayed for the return of lost children.
Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow
Holy Right-Believing Prince Daniil of Moscow is the son of Alexander Nevsky. They turn to the holy prince Daniel for help in God's blessing over the house, in housing problems, they pray for finding their home. Also, the holy noble Prince Daniel of Moscow is now the heavenly patron of the Engineer Troops of the Russian Army.
Dimitry Donskoy, Right-Believing Grand Duke of Moscow
The Grand Duke of Moscow Dimitry Donskoy was canonized as a saint on the basis of his great services to the Church, as well as on the basis of his personal pious life, which embodied the saving Christian idea of sacrificing oneself for the good and saving others. They turn to the help of St. Demetrius of the Don to strengthen the country, to defend its integrity and unity, to repel all threats, to increase the faith and piety of the people, to strengthen families - to protect them from bodily extinction and spiritual death.
Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
The Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria lived in the 3rd century. The daughter of noble parents, she was distinguished by her rare beauty, inquisitive mind, striving for the truth, she was unshakable in the faith of Christ. Saint Catherine is the heavenly patroness of teaching and knowledge. Both teachers and students can ask her for help. All who prayerfully turn to St. Catherine gain both intelligence and success in their studies.
Apostle John the Evangelist
Beloved disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Evangelists John the Evangelist, Mark, Luka, Matthew pray for help in strengthening the family. The holy evangelists Luke and John help in editorial, journalistic and television work. The Apostle John is also the patron saint of book publishing and the Internet in terms of distribution opportunities. Orthodox culture. Since the Apostle John was born in the family of a fisherman, he is also considered the patron saint of fishing. The Apostle John the Theologian, who takes care of the spread of Orthodox culture, heard the revelation about the fate of the world on Mount Patmos and wrote it down in the book “Revelation (Apocalypse) of the Holy Apostle John the Theologian”, is the patron book publishing and all those related to books.
Xenia of Petersburg
Ksenia of Petersburg began to work miracles and help people, especially women, during her lifetime. After her death, the chapel over her grave in St. Petersburg became a real place of pilgrimage. Through the prayer of Blessed Xenia, the afflicted were healed, peace was restored in families, and those in need were given good places. They pray to Blessed Xenia of Petersburg for marriage, for health, for love, for pregnancy, for children, in a variety of difficult everyday circumstances.
Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
The Holy Apostle Luke is an apostle from the seventy, one of the four evangelists, an associate of the apostle Paul. The holy Apostle Luke studied the art of medicine and helped people even in his earthly life, especially with eye diseases. In Orthodoxy, he is considered the first icon painter and patron saint of doctors and painters, and doctors and farmers also receive special help from him. The holy evangelists Luke and John help in editorial, journalistic and television work. The holy evangelists John the Theologian, Mark, Luke, Matthew are prayed for help in strengthening the family.
Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol
Saint Luke of Crimea and Simferopol is the patron of all medical science and other natural disciplines associated with it, and above all of surgery. Prayer before the icon of St. Luke of Crimea and Simferopol will help the doctor before a complex operation, as well as the patient who is to undergo surgery. Also, a prayer addressed to the saint in front of his icon will protect the addressee from various events and phenomena common to human life.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene
Saint, one of the myrrh-bearing women who followed Christ. She was the first to bring the Good News to the apostles about His Resurrection, thus becoming an apostle for the apostles, who left their Teacher in that mournful hour, and therefore was numbered among the Equal-to-the-Apostles. Prayer in front of her icon helps to receive forgiveness of the seven deadly sins, protection and deliverance from bad addictions, before her they ask for repentance when committing abortion. Saint Mary Magdalene patronizes hairdressers and pharmacists.
St. Matrona of Moscow
Matronushka was born in the village of Sebino, Tula Region. From birth, the girl was blind, but the Lord gave her spiritual sight. People from the surrounding villages and distant places went to the blind girl and, through her prayers, received healing from illnesses and consolation in sorrows. At the age of 17, Matronushka's legs failed and she no longer walked.
In 1925, Matronushka was transferred to Moscow, where she lived for about 30 years. Not having her own corner, she constantly moved from place to place, and experienced a lot of suffering. People were constantly coming to her, up to forty people a day. She raised many bedridden patients to their feet, healed mental ailments, helped with her prayers in difficult life situations - insoluble issues were resolved, incurable diseases receded.
Matushka Matronushka died on May 2, 1952, and was buried at the Danilovsky cemetery. Now there is a very beautiful chapel over her grave. Constantly in summer and winter people come to her and bring fresh flowers, talk about their problems and ask for help and intercession.
The relics of the Holy Matrona of Moscow are in the Intercession Convent.
They pray to her for the healing of bodily and spiritual illnesses, for help in family troubles, for helping children in choosing the right path in life, for getting rid of sinful addictions, for help in finding a job, in solving housing problems, in all everyday needs.
Suffering people come to bow to her at the Intercession Monastery and the Danilovskoye Cemetery. All who come to Mother with faith and love receive consolation.
archangel Michael
Archangel Michael, the commander of God's army, over time could not help but become the patron of the military, intelligence officers and bodyguards, and not only Christian ones. He is highly regarded by both Jews and Muslims. Archangel Michael, perhaps one of the most popular saints, is considered to be his patron by: greengrocers, artists, drivers, ambulance crews and water carriers, and later radiologists, as well as specialists in radiotherapy methods of treatment, began to consider him. Initially, the Archangel Michael is the Patron of construction.
Holy Martyr Hope
Hope is one of the theological virtues. It is the resting of the heart in God with the assurance that He continually cares for our salvation and grants us the promised blessedness. Hope expresses the idea of surrendering oneself to God, the emotional experience of being in the hands of God and conviction in the justice and mercy of God. The intercession of the martyrs was resorted to in case of special need and grief.
Holy Martyr Natalia
The Holy Martyr Natalia lived at the beginning of the 4th century in Nicomedia. Natalia was a secret Christian, and her young husband Adrian professed paganism. During the persecution of Christians, impressed by the marvelous patience of the Christian martyrs, Adrian came to believe in Christ. Having openly declared his new faith, he accepted the crown of martyrdom. During the torture, Natalia encouraged her husband's faith by telling him about the eternal life. Through her spiritual suffering, Saint Natalia also deserved a martyr's crown and soon died at the grave of her husband. They pray to the holy martyrs for happiness in marriage, for patronage of the family hearth.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
This is the most revered saint in the world. Nicholas the Wonderworker became famous as the protector of the unjustly offended and the patron of all who are on the way - fishermen, pilots, sailors, travelers. He also patronizes women, children, the poor, innocently convicted and animals. The Wonderworker is especially revered in the Russian North.
Those who are often on the road or have a profession related to transport, certainly need to have this image at home and visit the temples that bear his name.
Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles king Constantine and Empress Helena
The Holy Emperor Constantine contributed to one of the most important finds in the history of Christianity - with his help, the Cross was found, on which the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. They pray to the saint for protection Orthodox faith from heresies and schisms, since he himself participated in the First Ecumenical Council who condemned the destructive Arian heresy. It was at the suggestion of St. Constantine that the definition “Consubstantial with the Father” in relation to Jesus Christ was introduced into the Creed. Missionaries, priests, politicians, military leaders, diplomats can pray to Saints Constantine and Elena. In addition, prayer helps to gain material well-being.
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina
Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina - Enlightener of Georgia. As a young girl, Saint Nina, having listened to the stories of her mentor about Iveria (Georgia), burned with a desire to enlighten this country, and having been granted a vision of the Mother of God, she became even more strengthened in her decision to serve as an apostle. The sermon about Christ, the miracles performed by St. Nina, and her virtuous life created the impossible. Gradually, almost all of Iveria adopted Christianity. For a holy life and apostolic labors Georgian Orthodox Church named Saint Nina Equal to the Apostles. Christians turn to her in prayers for intercession, strengthening of faith, for healing from many ailments and misfortunes. Saint Nina is the patroness of teachers.
Saint Panteleimon
The whole Christian world turns to the holy great martyr and healer with prayers for healing from illnesses. The great martyr lived in Asia Minor at the beginning of the 4th century. Having studied the art of medicine, Pantoleon (a worldly name) achieved such success that he attracted the attention of Emperor Maximian, who wished to make him the chief court physician. The Lord gave him the gift to heal ailments, and soon people abandoned the rest of the doctors and began to turn only to him. Envious people reported to the emperor that Pantoleon was confessing Christ, and the saint was betrayed to torment. When Maximian ordered to cut off the young man's head, the sword bent like grass, and everyone heard a voice from heaven, calling the martyr a new name - Panteleimon (in Greek - "all-merciful"). Then the saint himself ordered the soldiers to cut off his own head, and at the same time a new miracle took place: instead of blood, milk flowed out, and the olive tree, to which the holy martyr was tied, was filled with healing fruits.
The image of St. Panteleimon, as a rule, is present in home iconostasis along with the images of the Trinity, the Savior and the Mother of God.
Holy Paraskeva Friday
Saint Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is the patroness of trade and weaving, and, accordingly, the patroness of needlework and needlewomen. Icons of the holy martyr protect family well-being and happiness. Saint Paraskeva Pyatnitsa pray for worthy grooms, in infertility, for the health of babies, in serious illnesses.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov
The great Russian saint, Reverend Seraphim of Sarov, for his ascetic deeds, was rewarded by the Lord with the gift of clairvoyance and healing. Human hearts were open to him, as were the past and the future. The advice given by the reverend elder sometimes aroused bewilderment and seemed strange, but everyone who followed the instructions exactly could be convinced that this advice was the only true and saving one. Through the prayers of St. Seraphim of Sarov, numerous signs and healings are performed at his grave. In front of his icon, they turn to the saint for help in mental and physical healing, with diseases of the internal organs, with diseases of the legs, and they also pray in sorrow.
Saint Reverend Sergius Radonezh
Saint Sergius of Radonezh, through prayer to him, will protect you from any life problems. The saint is asked to protect children from bad influences, from failures in their studies. Prayers before the icon of the saint, who himself was a model of humility, help in finding humility and taming pride - both one's own and someone else's - since pride is known as an evil from which many troubles arise in our lives and those around us.
In the end, I would like to say that it is important to remember that when we pray before an icon to a saint, we should direct our thoughts to the Lord, the Giver of all blessings, since prayer for us will be holy, and its fulfillment will follow from God.
We pray to the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints in front of their icons in order to find peace in the soul, to feel protection and support. And we receive according to our sincere prayer help in any need.
May the Savior, the Most Holy Theotokos and the saints hear your prayers and help you, and may your Guardian Angel and Heavenly Patron always be your faithful intercessors.
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According to the Savior, a Guardian Angel is given to every person at birth. He is with his pet inseparably all his life and accepts his soul at death. The name of the patron saint is given at baptism at the choice of people, and the Guardian Angel is given by the Lord God.
Russians call the day of their name day "the day of the Angel", thus assimilating the name of their patron saint with the Guardian Angel.
Everyone has their own guardian angel and their own intercessor icon. Pray to your icon, ask the Lord through it for healing, and it will definitely come. They pray to the Guardian Angel in despair and sorrow. They pray to the Guardian Angel for children, also for affirmation in faith.
So, those who were born from December 22 to January 22 will be protected by the icon of the Mother of God "Reigning", and their guardian angels are St. Sylvester and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
Those born from January 21 to February 20 are guarded by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and the icons of the Mother of God "Vladimir" and "Burning Bush" will protect them. 
The icon of the Iberian Mother of God is the intercessor of those who were born from February 21 to March 20. Their guardian angels are Saint Alexis and Milentius of Antioch.
Those born from March 21 to April 20 must ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are guarded by Saints Sophronius and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.
The icons "Guest of Sinners" and the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God will protect those born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stepan and Tamara, the Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels. 
If the birthday falls on the period from May 21 to June 21, you need to ask for help from the icons “Search for the Dead”, “Burning Bush” and “Vladimirskaya”. Guarded by Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.
Icons "Joy of All Who Sorrow" and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God-Intercessor of those born from June 22 to July 22. Saint Cyril is their guardian angel.
Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet protect those born from July 23 to August 23, and the icon "Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos" protects them.
Asking for protection from the icon "Burning Bush" and "Passionate" should be those who were born from August 24 to September 23. Their guardian angels are Saints Alexandra, John and Paul.
Those who were born from September 24 to October 23 should seek protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, “Burning Bush”, “Exaltation of the Holy Cross”. St. Sergius of Radonezh will protect them. 
St. Paul is the guardian angel of those born from October 24 to November 22. Icons of the Mother of God "" Quick to Hearing" and "Jerusalem" protect them.
Those born from November 23 to December 21 should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God "Tikhvin" and "Sign". Saint Nicholas and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.
In every house it is desirable to have the Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers.
Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Iberian" they pray for deliverance from various misfortunes and for comfort in troubles, from a fire, for increasing the fertility of the earth, for deliverance from sorrow and sorrow, for the healing of bodily and spiritual ailments, under difficult circumstances, for help to farmers.
"O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, accept our unworthy prayer, and save us from the calumny of evil people and from vain death, and grant us repentance before the end, have mercy on our prayer, and grant joy in sorrow a place. And deliver us, Lady, from all troubles and misfortunes, sorrows and sorrows and from all evil... And vouchsafe us, Thy sinful servants, to the right hand in the second coming of Your Son, Christ our God, and be our heirs to be worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal life, with all the saints for endless ages centuries. Amen." 
Icon is a window to the Upper world. It is one of the means of communication with God, as with a person of a more developed, perfect mind, one of the ways to unite with Him.
We pray through icons to the Heavenly Father, the Most Pure Virgin Mary - Mother of God, the Holy heavenly powers, we appeal to people who, from the creation of the world to the present day, have come closer to God with their holiness. We ask for their intercession, help and participation in our lives.
Icons chosen by his date of birth help a person very well.
ICONS OF THE PROTECTOR BY THE DATE OF BIRTH AND GUARDIAN ANGELS
ARIES- those born from March 21 to April 20 need to ask for protection from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and your guardian angels protect you: Sophronius Vrachansky, Saints Sophronius and Innocent of Moscow, Saint George is a confessor.
Icon of the Mother of God - Kazan
CALF- those born from April 21 to May 21 should ask for protection from the icons of the Sporuchnitsa sinners (in the common people often called the Sporushnitsa) - Guarantor for sinners, Intercessor and Helper of all those who repent of their sins. Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, and guard you, your guardian angels: Saints Stephen and Tamara. Apostle Saint John the Theologian.
Icon of the Mother of God - guarantor of sinners
TWINS- those born from May 22 to June 21, you need to ask for protection from the icons of the Mother of God "Seeking the Lost", "Burning Bush" and the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, and your guardian angels protect you: Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.
Icon - Seeking the Lost
CANCER- those born from June 22 to July 23, you need to ask for protection from the icons of the Mother of God of All Who Sorrow and the Kazan Mother of God, and your guardian angel: St. Cyril protects you.
Icon of the Mother of God - Joy to All Who Sorrow
A LION- those born from July 24 to August 23, you need to ask for protection from the icon - the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, and your Guardian Angels protect you: Saints Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet.
Icon - Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
VIRGO- those born from August 24 to September 23, you need to ask for protection from the icons - the Burning Bush and the Passionate, and your guardian angels protect you: Saints Alexander, John, Paul.
Icon - Passionate
SCALES- those born from September 24 to October 23, you need to ask for protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, the Burning Bush and the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, and your Guardian Angel protects you: St. Sergius of Radonezh the Wonderworker.
Icon - Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord
SCORPION- those born from October 24 to November 22, you need to ask for protection from the icons of the Quickly Hearing Mother of God and Jerusalem, and your guardian angel: St. Paul protects you.
Icon of the Mother of God Quick to Hearing
Icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem
SAGITTARIUS- born from November 23 to December 21, they should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God of Tikhvin and the Sign, and protect you, your guardian angels: St. Nicholas the Pleasant and the Great Martyr St. Barbara.
Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign
CAPRICORN- those born from December 22 to January 20 will be protected by the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God, and your guardian angels will protect you: Saints Sylvester and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
Icon of the Mother of God Sovereign
Icon of the Mother of God Sovereign
AQUARIUS- those born from January 21 to February 19 will be protected by the icons of the Mother of God of Vladimir and the Burning Bush, and guarded by your guardian angels: Saints Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria.
Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir
Icon Burning Bush
FISH- born from February 20 to March 20, they should ask for intercession from the icon of the Iberian Mother of God, and protect you, your guardian angels: Saints Alexy and Milenty of Antioch.
Icon of the Mother of God of Iverskaya
Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper) desirable to have in your home. It will protect your home from ill-wishers and enemies.
Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos Iberian-goalkeeper
If a symbol is connected to an image, then this symbol is artistic. The golden background symbolizes eternity, and where there is no time, there is no space.
There are no shadows, no gravitational forces - all this follows from the fact that it is not our world that is depicted. To depict the higher, the supernatural, it is necessary to disrupt the order of the natural.
Required icons the icons of the Savior and the Mother of God are considered, as well as the family icon - the keeper of the hearth, intended to pray in front of her to the Lord God for the salvation, health and well-being of the family.
Hello dear readers of my blog! Do you know your saint or your icon, which should be worshiped, asked for protection? But every person has his own Intercessor Icon! It is given to a person by date of birth.
Name day is more important than birthday
This has always been the case in Rus'. But over the years of atheism, people have lost their knowledge of the importance of name days, and now they have again begun to show interest in who protects them in life, which icon to worship.
In this article you will find your Intercessor Icon and your Guardian Angel. And by name, a person celebrates name days, which were always more important than a birthday.
Nowadays, name days are not celebrated at all, and this is due to a person’s ignorance about the significance of his name, his heavenly patron.
What is this day? Believers call it "namesake", hence the word "namesake" came from, denoting people with the same names.
When are name days celebrated? There is a certain day in the calendar on which one or another saint is remembered, or maybe several saints at once. This day will be festive for a person who bears the name of a saint who is honored on this day.
Often people think that a saint is their guardian angel. But it's not.
It is given to a person at baptism, to accompany him through life, instructing him on the path of salvation.
Angel is good spirit, which is invisible and has no name. It is very important for a person to mentally talk with his Angel, to consult with him.
You probably noticed how after a prayerful appeal to our good mentor, many things are successfully resolved.
But the Guardian Angel will not leave us even after earthly life, will lead us through all the ordeals to God. So it is written in the canon to the Guardian Angel.
Intercessor icon by date of birth
Those people who are born from December 22 to January 22, the intercessor is the image of the Mother of God "Reigning". The heavenly patron is St. Sylvester and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
born from January 21 to February 20 are under the protection of Saints Athanasius and Cyril and the icons of the Mother of God "Vladimirskaya" and "Burning Bush".
Intercessor icon for those who were born from February 21 to March 20, is the image of the Iberian Mother of God and Saints Alexy and Milenty of Antioch.
born from March 21 to April 20 are under the patronage of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and Saints Sophrony and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.
The icon "The guarantor of sinners" will protect everyone who is born from April 21 to May 20. Saints Stepan and Tamara, the Apostle John the Theologian are their heavenly patrons.
If the birthday fell on the period from May 21 to June 21, then your intercessors are the icons "Search for the Lost", "Burning Bush" and "Vladimir". Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine protect you.
The icons “Joy of All Who Sorrow” and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God are intercessors for those who were born in the period from June 22 to July 22. And the heavenly patron is St. Cyril.
Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet, patronize born people during from July 23 to August 23. And their protector is the icon "Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos".
Asking for protection from the icon "Burning Bush" and "Passionate" is necessary for those people who were born from August 24 to September 23. Their heavenly patrons are Saints Alexander, John and Paul.
Seeking protection from the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God and the Burning Bush should be those who from September 24 to October 23. Their patron is St. Sergius of Radonezh.
In each dwelling it is necessary to have the Iberian icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which is the protector of the house from ill-wishers and enemies.
Merciful Intercessor The zealous Mother of God, who gives us countless bounties, delivers us from sorrow, protects us and supports us in sorrow, has become our petitioner before God.
Icons and prayers
Find out who is your Guardian Angel and Intercessor Icon
It turns out that each of us has his own Guardian Angel and his own intercessor icon, which is given from birth. If you still do not know who protects and keeps you, then our article is for you!
1:837 1:842Those born between December 22 and January 20
the icon of the Mother of God "Sovereign" will protect, and their guardian angels are St. Sylvester and St. Seraphim of Sarov.
1:1137 1:1142Icon of the Mother of God "Reigning"
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Before your Sovereign Icon
I stand, embraced by prayerful trembling,
And Your regal face, crowned with a crown,
Attracts my touching gaze.
In a time of unrest and inglorious cowardice,
Treason, lies, unbelief and evil,
You showed us Your Sovereign Image,
You came to us and meekly prophesied:
"I myself took the scepter and orb,
I myself will hand them over again to the King,
I will give the Russian kingdom greatness and glory,
I will feed everyone, console, reconcile."
Repent, Rus, unfortunate harlot...
Wash your defiled shame in tears,
Your intercessor, Heavenly Queen,
He pities and preserves you and the sinner.
S. Bekhteev
2:1066 2:1071Icon of the Mother of God "Reigning"
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Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Reigning”, they pray for truth, heartfelt joy, unfeigned love for each other, for peace in the country, for the salvation and preservation of Russia, for the patronage of the throne and the state, for deliverance from foreigners and for the granting of healing bodily and spiritual.
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Born from January 21 to February 20
guarded by Saints Athanasius and Cyril, and the icons of the Mother of God “Vladimirskaya” and “Burning Bush” will protect them.
4:1292 4:1297The "Vladimir" icon of the Mother of God has been revered as miraculous for several centuries. Before her, they prayerfully ask the Mother of God for healing from bodily ailments, in particular, diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system. They turn to her for help during disasters, when they need protection from enemies. Before Vladimir Icon The Mother of God in all ages was prayed for the preservation of Russia. Every home should have this icon, because it reconciles the warring, softens people's hearts, and helps strengthen faith.
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Icon of the Mother of God "Vladimirskaya"
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The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was painted by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which the Savior ate with the Most Pure Mother and righteous Joseph. The Mother of God, seeing this image, said: "From now on, all generations will bless Me. May the grace of the One born of Me and Mine be with this icon." and was placed in the Maiden's Monastery of Vyshgorod - the ancient specific city of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duchess Olga.
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Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "The Burning Bush" they pray for deliverance from fire and lightning, from severe troubles, for the healing of ailments.
6:836 6:841The icon of the Mother of God "The Burning Bush" is depicted as an octagonal star, consisting of two sharp quadrangles with concave ends. One of them is red, resembling a fire that enveloped the bush seen by Moses; another - Green colour, indicating the natural color of the bush, which she retained, enveloped in a fiery flame. In the middle of the octagonal star, as if in a bush, is depicted the Blessed Virgin with the Eternal Child. At the corners of the red quadrangle are depicted a man, a lion, a calf and an eagle, symbolizing the four evangelists.
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In the hands of the Blessed Virgin is a ladder, leaning its upper end against Her shoulder. The ladder means that through the Mother of God the Son of God descended to earth, raising all those who believe in Him to Heaven.
6:334 6:339It used to be: a gray-haired church
Burning Bush,
In a white blizzard crouching,
Flashing me out of silence;
In front of a pensive kiot -
Inextinguishable lantern;
And falls with a light flight
Under the light of pink snow.
Neopalimov Lane
A pearl barley blizzard boils;
And Our Lady in the alley
He looks thoughtful with tears.
For those born between February 21st and March 20th
the intercessor is the icon of the Iberian Mother of God.
7:1549Their guardian angels are Saint Alexis and Milentius of Antioch.
7:115The history of the Iberian Icon can be seen from the first century, when, out of inexpressible love for people, the Mother of God blessed the holy apostle and evangelist Luke to paint her image even in the days of Her earthly life.
7:501The Monk John of Damascus wrote: “Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, at a time when Holy Mother God's still lived in Jerusalem and dwelt in Zion, painted with pictorial means Her Divine and honest image on the board, so that, as in a mirror, her subsequent generations and generations could contemplate.
7:1027 7:1032When Luke presented this image to Her, She said: “From now on, all generations will please Me. The grace and power of the One who was born from Me and Mine be with you. ”And Tradition attributes the brushes of the holy apostle and evangelist Luke from three to seventy icons of the Mother of God, including the Iberian one.
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Icon of the Mother of God "Iberian"
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Before the icon of the Most Holy Mother of God "Iberian" they pray for deliverance from various misfortunes and for comfort in troubles, from a fire, for increasing the fertility of the earth, for deliverance from sorrow and sorrow, for the healing of bodily and spiritual ailments, under difficult circumstances, for help to farmers
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Born from March 21 to April 20
need to ask for protection icons of the Kazan Mother of God, and they are guarded by Saints Sophronius and Innocent of Irkutsk, as well as George the Confessor.
9:313 9:318We do not know by whom and when the icon of the Russian Mother of God Hodegetria was painted, which in Greek means "Guide". It is to this type of icons that the image of Our Lady of Kazan belongs.
9:683The ancient Russian monk-icon painter, inspired by the image of the Byzantine Hodegetria, painted, as it is believed, by the Evangelist Luke during the life of the Virgin, paints his own version of this icon. Its iconography, in comparison with the Byzantine one, is slightly changed. The Russian version can always be recognized by its barely noticeable warmth, softening the regal severity of the Byzantine originals.
9:1362 9:1367Icon of the Mother of God "Kazan"
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The Kazan Mother of God and her holy, miraculous, saving icon (it restores sight to the blind, gives strength to the weak) are considered practically official intercessors, defenders of Russia from external and internal enemies.
10:403 10:408It is also popularly believed that prayer before Orthodox icon The Mother of God protects and frees the praying person from his visible and invisible enemies, i.e. from evil people and from evil spirits ..
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Born from April 21 to May 20
will be protected by the icons of the "Guest of Sinners" and the Iberian Mother of God.
11:1442Saints Stephen and Tamara, the Apostle John the Theologian are their guardian angels.
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The icon got its name from the inscription preserved on it: "I am the guarantor of sinners to my Son ...". Many miraculous healings occurred from the miraculous image.
11:303 11:308Guarantor of sinners means Guarantee for sinners before the Lord Jesus Christ. In front of the miraculous image of the Mother of God, the “Guest of Sinners”, they pray for the gift of repentance, in despondency, despair and spiritual sorrow, for the healing of various ailments, for the salvation of sinners.
11:809 11:814Icon of the Mother of God "The guarantor of sinners"
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For the first time this image became famous for miracles in Nikolaevsky Odrin monastery Oryol province in the middle of the last century.
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The ancient icon of the Mother of God "The guarantor of sinners" did not enjoy proper veneration due to its dilapidation and stood in the old chapel at the monastery gates. But in 1843, it was revealed to many residents in dreams that this icon was endowed, according to God's Providence, with miraculous power.
12:499 12:504The icon was solemnly transferred to the church. Believers began to flock to her and ask for the healing of their sorrows and illnesses. The first to be healed was a paralyzed boy whose mother fervently prayed in front of this shrine. The icon became especially famous during the cholera epidemic, when many terminally ill people who came to her with faith, she brought back to life.
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If the birthday is from May 21 to June 21
need to ask for protection icons of the Mother of God "Search for the Lost", "Burning Bush" and "Vladimir". Guarded by Saints Alexei of Moscow and Constantine.
13:345 13:350According to legend, the icon of the Mother of God “SEARCH FOR THE DEAD” became famous as early as the 6th century in the Asia Minor city of Adana, delivering the repentant monk Theophilus from eternal death, who later reached the highest spiritual perfection and was glorified by the Church as a saint.
13:846The name of the icon arose under the influence of the story “On the repentance of Theophilus, the church steward in the city of Adana” (7th century): praying before the image of the Mother of God, Theophilus called it “Seeking the Lost”.
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Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Search for the Lost" they pray for the blessing of marriage; they come to her with a prayer for liberation from vices, mothers come with a petition for perishing children, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of eye diseases and blindness, for toothache, for fever, for the ailment of drunkenness, for headaches, for admonishing those who have fallen away of the Orthodox faith and the return of the lost to the Church.
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For those born from June 22 to July 22
intercessors are icons of "Joy of All Who Sorrow" and the Kazan Mother of God.
15:1477Saint Cyril is their guardian angel.
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“Joy of All Who Sorrow” is one of the most popular and widely revered miraculous icons of the Mother of God in Imperial Russia, which has a number of iconographic options that differ significantly from one another. Many sick and grieving, praying to the Mother of God through Her miraculous image, began to receive healing and deliverance from troubles.
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According to custom, the Mother of God is depicted in accordance with the words of the prayer addressed to her. “Helper of the offended, hopeless hope, wretched intercessor, sad consolation, hungry nurse, naked robes, healing of the sick, salvation of sinners, help and intercession for all Christians” - this is how we call the image embodied on the icons “Joy of All Who Sorrow”.
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Queen of heaven and earth, consolation of those who mourn,
Heed the prayer of sinners: in You is hope and salvation.
We are mired in the evil of passions, we wander in the darkness of vice,
But... our Motherland... Oh, tilt the all-seeing eye to it.
Holy Rus' - your bright house is almost dying,
To You, Intercessor, we call: no one else knows about us.
Oh, do not leave Your children, grieving Hope,
Do not turn Your eyes away from our sorrow and suffering.
Born from July 23 to August 23
They are guarded by St. Nicholas the Pleasant and Elijah the Prophet, and the icon "Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos" protects them.
18:244 18:249IN Orthodox Rus' the word “cover” means both cover and patronage. On the Feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos Orthodox people ask the Queen of Heaven for protection and help.
18:600 18:605In Rus', this holiday was established in the XII century by the holy prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. Learning that Saint Andrew, a fool for Christ's sake, saw the Mother of God holding Her cover over the Orthodox, he exclaimed: "Such a great event cannot remain without celebrating him."
18:1110 18:1115The holiday was established and immediately accepted by all the people in the joyful conviction that the Mother of God tirelessly keeps Her cover over the Russian land. All his life, Grand Duke Andrei fought against the discord and disunity of his land. He sacredly believed that the cover of the Virgin Mary would protect Rus' "from arrows flying in the darkness of our division."
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Icon "Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos"
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Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos - great Orthodox holiday in memory of the miraculous appearance of the Mother of God in Blachernae Church in 910 during the siege of Constantinople. The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is a sign of the grace of God that covers us, strengthens, and preserves us.
19:1086The icon depicts a procession to heaven through the clouds, to the Savior. The procession is led by the Mother of God, holding a small cover in her arms, and behind Her are a host of saints. The icon symbolizes the prayer of the entire Heavenly Church for the human race.
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For those born between August 24 and September 23
Ask for protection at the icons "Burning Bush" and "Passionate".
20:707Their guardian angels are Saints Alexander, John and Paul.
20:809 20:814The “Passionate” icon of the Most Holy Theotokos got its name because two Angels are depicted near the face of the Mother of God with the instruments of the Passion of the Lord - a cross, a sponge, a copy. The holy image was glorified during the reign of Mikhail Fedorovich.
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“When you pray before that image with faith, then you and many others will receive healing.”
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Those born between September 24 and October 23
must seek protection at the icons of the Pochaev Mother of God, "The Burning Bush" and "The Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord." They are guarded by St. Sergius of Radonezh.
22:1024 22:1029Honest and Life-Giving Cross The Lord's was found in 326 in Jerusalem, not far from the place of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In memory of this event, on September 14/27, the Church established a holiday. The tradition of finding the Cross of Christ is closely connected with the lives of the saints. Equal-to-the-Apostles Helena and Konstantin.
22:1564 22:4The Savior showed the life-giving power of His Cross through the revival of the deceased, to whom the Cross was attached. When finding the Cross, in order to enable all those gathered for the celebration to see the shrine, the patriarch erected (raised) the Cross, turning it to all cardinal points.
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Now for us the cross is a sacred, most important and dearest symbol. More than two billion people on earth (more precisely - 2 billion 100 million - so many Christians on the planet) wear it on their chest as a sign of their involvement in the true God.
23:1540Two thousand years ago in Palestine, and in many other places, the cross was just an instrument of execution - like the electric chair is now in America. And Mount Golgotha, near the city walls of Jerusalem, was a common place for executions.
23:472 23:477About three hundred years have passed since the death on the cross and the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christianity, despite cruel persecution, spread more and more throughout the earth, attracting both the poor and the rich, the powerful and the weak. The Roman emperor Constantine the Great, his father was a pagan, his mother, Queen Helen, a Christian.
23:1100 23:1105After the death of his father, Constantine had a war with the ruler of the city of Rome. On the eve of the decisive battle, when the sun began to set, Constantine and all his army saw a cross in the sky, with the inscription - "Sim you will win." In a dream, at night, Constantine also saw Christ with a cross.
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The Lord ordered him to make crosses on the banners of his troops and said that he would defeat the enemy. Constantine fulfilled the command of God, and having won the victory and entered Rome, he ordered to put a statue with a cross in his hand on the square of the city.
24:918 24:923With the accession of Constantine, the persecution of Christians ceased, and the emperor himself was baptized shortly before his death, because he considered himself unworthy to receive this sacrament earlier.
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For those born from October 24 to November 22
Saint Paul - guardian angel. The icons of the Mother of God "Quick Hearing" and "Jerusalem" protect them.
25:263 25:268The history of the icon of the Mother of God "Skoroshlushnitsa" has more than a millennium. According to legend, it is a contemporary of the founding of the Athos Dohiarsky monastery and was written in the 10th century with the blessing of the founder of the monastery, the Monk Neophyte. It is believed that the icon is a copy of the revered image of the Mother of God, located in the city of Alexandria. The icon received its name, now known to the entire Orthodox world, later - in the 17th century, when a miracle happened from it.
25:1125 25:1130In Rus', they have always enjoyed great love and veneration of the miraculous Athos icon "Quick to Hear", because she became famous for miracles. Cases of healing from epilepsy and demonic possession were especially noted, she shows first aid and consolation to all who flow to Her with faith.
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Before this icon, they pray for spiritual insight, for various infirmities, for cancer, for help in childbirth and for feeding with milk, for children. And above all, they pray to the Quick Listener when they don’t know how best to act, what to ask for, in confusion and bewilderment.
26:1083According to the pious Tradition of the Church, some of the ancient
26:1185their miraculous images The Mother of God were painted by the first icon painter, the holy apostle and evangelist Luke during the earthly life of the Ever-Virgin. Among them are Vladimir, Smolensk and other icons.
26:1568It is believed that the image of the Jerusalem icon was also painted by the Apostle Luke, and this happened in the Holy Land, in Gethsemane, in the fifteenth year after the ascension of the Savior to heaven. In 453, the image was transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople by the Greek king Leo the Great. In 988, Tsar Leo VI presented the icon as a gift to Grand Duke Vladimir when he was baptized in the city of Korsun (present-day Kherson).
26:707 26:712Saint Vladimir gave Jerusalem icon The Mother of God to the Novgorodians, but in 1571 Tsar Ivan the Terrible transferred her to Moscow to the Assumption Cathedral. During the invasion of Napoleon in 1812, this icon of the Mother of God was stolen and taken to France, where it remains to this day.
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Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Jerusalem, they pray in sorrow, sorrow and despondency, for healing from blindness, eye diseases and paralysis, during a cholera epidemic, for deliverance from the loss of livestock, from a fire, during relaxation, and also during an attack by enemies.
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Born from November 23 to December 21
should ask for intercession from the icons of the Mother of God "Tikhvin" and "Sign".
28:1167Saint Nicholas the Pleasant and Saint Barbara are their guardian angels.
28:1285 28:1290The Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is considered the patroness of babies, she is called a child. She helps children in illnesses, calms the restless and disobedient, helps them in choosing friends, protects them from the bad influence of the street. It is believed to strengthen the bond between parents and children. It helps women during childbirth and during pregnancy. Also, the Mother of God in front of Her icon "Tikhvinskaya" is addressed with a prayer when there are problems of conception.
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Icon of the Mother of God "Tikhvinskaya"
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One of the most revered shrines in Rus'. It is believed that this image was created by the holy Evangelist Luke during the life of the Most Holy Theotokos. Until the XIV century, the icon was in Constantinople, until in 1383 it suddenly disappeared from Blachernae Church. According to the chronicle, in the same year in Rus', the icon appeared to the fishermen on Lake Ladoga near the city of Tikhvin. The miraculous Tikhvin Icon from the Tikhvin Monastery is currently kept in Chicago in the USA.
29:1416 29:1421Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign"
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The Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign" became famous in the XII century, at a time when the Russian land was groaning from civil strife. Vladimir-Suzdal Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, in alliance with the princes of Smolensk, Polotsk, Ryazan, Murom and others (72 princes in total), sent his son Mstislav to conquer Veliky Novgorod. In the winter of 1170, a huge militia laid siege to Novgorod, demanding its surrender.
30:693After fruitless negotiations, the Novgorodians refused to surrender, and the battle began. The defenders of Novgorod, seeing the terrible strength of the enemy and exhausted in an unequal struggle, placed all their hope on the Lord and the Most Holy Theotokos, as they felt the truth on their side.
30:1194 30:1199Before the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "The Sign" of Novgorod they pray for the end of disasters, for protection from attacks by enemies, from fires, for protection from thieves and criminals and for the return of the lost, for deliverance from the plague, for the pacification of the warring and for deliverance from internecine strife ..
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In every house it is desirable to have the Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (Goalkeeper), which protects the house from enemies and ill-wishers.
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one of the most famous and respected Orthodox world. According to legend, Iverskaya was written by the Evangelist Luke, for a long time was in Asia Minor Nicaea, and from the beginning of the 11th century. permanently resides in the Iberian Monastery on Mount Athos (in honor of which it got its name)
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Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Iberian Goalkeeper"
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Not far from the Iberian monastery on the seashore, a miraculous spring has been preserved to this day, which gushed at the moment when the Mother of God set foot on Athos land; this place is called Clement's Quay. And it was to this place miraculously, in a pillar of fire, that the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, now known to the whole world, appeared by sea.
33:1239 33:1244The veneration of this image is evidenced by the fact that the Monk Nikodim the Holy Mountain alone wrote four canons to the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.
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Here is what the famous Russian pilgrim-pedestrian of the 18th century Vasily Grigorovich-Barsky writes about the “Goalkeeper”:
33:200“In this beautiful, at the inner gates of the monastic temple created, in the iconostasis, instead of the local ordinary Mother of God, there is a certain holy and miraculous icon, named from the ancient monks Portaitissa, that is, the Goalkeeper, terribly terribly transparent, with great hair, holding Christ the Savior on her left hand , blackened on the face of many for the sake of years, both completely showing the image, everything except the face is covered with silver-plated gilded clothes, and besides, it is dotted with valuable stones and gold coins, from various kings, princes and noble boyars bestowed for many of her miracles, even I saw with my own eyes the Russian tsars, queens and princesses, emperors and empresses, princes and princesses, gold coins and other gifts hung.
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family icon
this is an icon depicting the namesake saints, all members of the family. The family icon is a shrine that connects all family members, unites their spirit. The family icon is part of the family heritage, which is passed down from generation to generation.
34:985 34:990The presence of a family icon in the house unites the family, strengthens their faith, and helps in various family matters. The spiritual power of such an icon lies in its catholicity, offering up their prayers, each member of the family prays not only for himself, but also for his parents, children and loved ones.
34:1487 34:1492 34:1495 34:1500Recently, the tradition of the family icon has been revived everywhere. On the family icon, the patron saints of family members are depicted all together. Here, as if out of time, saints gather who pray for this family, for this family.
34:432Among them may be the patron saints of the parents who have already passed away - the founders of the family. To write such an image, they select each saint by name, and rare saints are also found.
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Faith is faith that does not need proof. Nevertheless, over the past two thousand years, so much evidence has been collected for each episode. gospel history that only a not very informed person can doubt that all this actually happened.
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The performance of a miracle, that is, the fulfillment of a prayer, first of all, depends on the faith of the one who prays. If the one who pronounces a prayer with his mouth does not have a conscious and heartfelt appeal to God, then even before miraculous icon prayer will remain fruitless...
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