Icons are a kind of conductor between the human and divine worlds. Orthodox icon painting is famous for the variety of a huge number of faces that are capable of healing diseases, as well as mental ailments.

Many believers are well versed in icons and their purpose. For those who have recently decided to let faith in their hearts, we offer a selection of the most powerful icons with detailed description each image.

Strong icons

Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

From legends it is known that this icon was painted by the Evangelist Luke himself. She began to be called miraculous after she three times withdrew enemy troops from Moscow.

For an ordinary person, the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God is able to help in making the right decision, in healing physical ailments (they often pray to her for a cure for diseases of the heart and eyes), in getting rid of sinful thoughts and confusion.

Smolensk icon Holy Mother of God
This is one of the most common images in the Byzantine and Russian art of painting icons. Christians associate this icon with a symbol of peace and health. Before the Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, believers pray for the protection of their native land from enemies, for the health of those who went to the front, as well as for those who travel or are simply far from home.

Iberian Icon of the Mother of God
This face can also be found under the name Gatekeeper, Goalkeeper or Portaitissa. It got its first name in honor of the monastery, which is located in Georgia, Iveria.

Often, believers turn to the icon with requests for consolation in troubles, increasing the fertility of the earth, saving from adversity. Also, you can ask the Mother of God not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones and even enemies.

Ugreshskaya icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Even in ancient times, people in Russia treated Nicholas the Wonderworker with special reverence. The moral ideal of the saint of God was consonant with the moral order of the Russian people. Nicholas had a meek, humble and merciful character, which greatly impressed people.

Today believers turn to the saint with requests for help in seemingly desperate situations. It is impossible to accurately determine the special area of ​​his patronage, but one thing is certain - all human needs and suffering are close to him.

Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows
Also, the icon can be found under the name "Softening Evil Hearts" or "Simeon's Prophecy." The face depicts the Mother of God pierced by seven arrows.

The number seven in Christianity symbolizes fullness or excess. In this case, we are talking about the endless pain and bitterness of the mother. Believers often turn to the Mother of God for help in case of outbursts of quarrels and enmity, anger and anger.

Icon of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
Xenia of Petersburg is one of the most revered Russian saints. The grave of the blessed one is in St. Petersburg at the Smolensk cemetery, surprisingly, it is always crowded there.

Believers turn to Xenia with prayers for a happy marriage, for the successful completion of affairs and undertakings. Also, often childless couples ask the blessed one for the appearance of babies.

Icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord
The Transfiguration of the Lord is one of major events evangelical history. On this day, on Mount Tabor, Christ taught three of his disciples the dignity of being the sons of God. Often times, people ask the Lord for protection from anything that might shake their faith. Also, in front of the icon, they pray for the strengthening of their strengths and the salvation of the soul.

Icon of St. Spyridon of Trimifuntsky
It was for his virtuous disposition that Saint Spyridon was made a bishop from a simple farmer. The miracle worker led the ordinary life of a peasant: he himself worked in his fields, helped the poor, and also healed the weak. Today prayers to Saint Spyridon lead to material well-being, success in endeavors and work.

Icon of St. Basil the Blessed in prayer to Christ
The icon was painted at the end of the 16th century for the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Believers pray to Saint Basil for the granting of humility, patience in persecution and ridicule. They also turn to him for help in healing. various ailments, in particular drug addiction and drunkenness.

In the old days, in every living room there was always an iconostasis with the faces of saints. The images helped to protect the house from various disasters, they were prayed in difficult times and thanked for the sent well-being and health of family members. But over time, people lose knowledge about what icons must be in the house, from which this or that face of the saint helps and where to place the home iconostasis.

Icons: what are they for?

Every Orthodox Christian acquires not for beauty or fashionable trends, but in order to pray to the saints in silence for the most intimate. An icon is a chain that connects a person's soul with the Lord God. When we say prayer speeches, we communicate with the Almighty, ask for intercession and thank for the mercy shown.

The image of a saint is not only a relic that is inherited. This is the holy of holies, which brings everyone living under one roof together in one prayer.

Each image, no matter what material it is made of, carries a special mysterious meaning. But in order for the icon to become a real patron of your family hearth, you should know where to put the icon, in what order to arrange them.

Home iconostasis (photo)

In addition to the fact that you just need to have these icons at home, you need to know the rules for their placement.

Previously, it was customary in homes to place icons on special wooden shelves, but now the church allows the faces of saints to be hung directly on the wall. The main thing is the location of the icons.

The image can be hung in any room. Hang the icon right above the entrance to the room. And you will feel how an unknown force protects your home.

Only 1 or 2 icons should be hung in the kitchen. After all, every Orthodox, before sitting down at the table and after eating, says thanksgiving prayer... Choose Christ the Savior, Holy Trinity or Mother of God.

If you want the cooked food to be always tasty, healthy, and blessed by the saints, get the face of Euphrosynus of Palestine. He alone for good deeds was given the reward to see paradise and return to earthly life. He took heavenly apples as a gift, distributed them to the monks, who gave them only to those who were dying.

Any small child should be accustomed from birth to turn to the saints for help and thank them for their support. In addition, the icons will protect your baby from any accidents and illnesses.

For this at the head sleeping place put the faces of the saints, who are the protectors of children, and also personalized icons... It is also worth thinking about purchasing a measured icon. This is an image that matches the length of your baby's height at birth.

You can also hang icons of the Savior, the Mother of God and the Guardian Angel. In the nursery, it is customary to pray that your child will not get sick and grow up to be a worthy person.

Many are inclined to believe that icons are useless in the bedroom. You can hang images on the walls only if the spouses live in a married marriage. Then the faces of Saints Peter and Fevronia, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Panteleimon and personalized icons will protect your union.

If a person is lonely, then icons of the Mother of God or the Savior can be placed.

It is here that you can install a home iconostasis, which is assembled according to all the rules. If your room is a walk-through, you have people who are unbelievers, you can move the icons to the room in which you are most of all.

When something does not work out in business, the blues overcame and lazy languor attacked, you need to turn with prayers to the saints of the profession to which you belong.

With sincere prayer, the patron saints will always put in a word for you before the Lord.

Now you know what icons must be in the house. But the main thing is not just to have them in your room, but to sincerely, sincerely and reverently indulge in prayer speeches.

In Orthodox Christianity there are many icons that give us good luck, happiness and nourish with faith in God. Many clergy believe that even a simple stay near these icons can solve many problems.

The icons usually depict saints or Jesus Christ with the Virgin Mary. Many of the images have such a strong energy that their presence in the house of any true believer is a must. Most of the icons are related to the holidays. They reflect their essence and meaning. Earlier we wrote about miraculous icons - this article will shed light on the most important icons for our culture.

Icons for good luck

Some of the most famous images are Kazan Mother of God and Vladimirskaya Mother of God... The Kazan icon was found after a fire in 1579. Associated with her great amount miracles and healings. She led the Russian people through time to the acquisition of independence and peace. If you put such an icon in the bedroom, it will preserve your health, protect sleep and give you good luck in love and business.

The Vladimir icon was a gift to Prince Mstislav from the Patriarch of Constantinople Luke. This icon saved Russia from the invasion of Tamerlane in 1395, from Akhmat in 1480 and from many other troubles. If you put such an icon at home, you can feel its strong impact on your soul. She will drive away longing and sadness, replacing them with confidence and luck. This image helps in love and rapprochement with loved ones.

Icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice"... This is the main symbol of Christianity that keeps the human soul from filth. Orthodox priests believe that this icon was salvation for many incurably sick or lost souls, for drunkards and sinners. It remains so to this day. This image brings good luck to those who are fighting for their lives and well-being with themselves and their habits.

Icon of the Life-Giving Trinity. This icon was painted by Andrei Rublev at the beginning of the 15th century. The Icon depicts the Holy Spirit, Father and Son. Its presence in any home brings the family closer and gives all its members love and strength for mutual understanding. Earlier we wrote about the icon of the Life-Giving Trinity and about the holiday to which it is dedicated.

"Joy of All Who Sorrow" Is an icon depicting the Intercessor and people suffering from diseases. It also has images of angels who are among people. Prayers for health are read in front of this icon. The image of the Virgin itself brings good luck to any family that has this icon at home.

Always remember that without faith you will not receive salvation. Good luck and grace emanating from these icons will be received only if anyone lives in your heart, light and faith in God. Pray in front of these icons, sincerely asking God for what you need at the moment. Do not forget the simple truth - your life is in your hands.

Many of you have probably heard of crying icons. This is an inexplicable fact from the point of view of science, which is striking in its symbolism. Often, icons bled before terrible events, not only for a particular family, but also for entire nations. This tells us that God is sending signs to people. There is a hidden meaning in these signs, understandable to any believer - the time has come to say "no" to wars, violence, debauchery and disrespect for oneself and others. This is an indicator that God can no longer stand aside. The time has come to intervene in our lives and show that only by faith can we be saved from defilement. We wish you the best of luck. Be happy and remember to press the buttons and

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Icons from damage from the evil eye are important effective means from an energy attack for believers. It should be understood that all Orthodox icons differ in the ability to protect from negative impact... You can choose the image that is closest to yourself and carry it with you all the time.

The following are considered universal icons:

Icon of our own Guardian Angel; Icon of the Mother of God; Icon of Nicholas the Pleasure.

They are initially set up to close the human energy field, therefore they prevent the attempts of ill-wishers to direct damage. Moreover, if these icons appeared in your life after you were subjected to an energy attack, they can significantly reduce the consequences of negative impact, and over time, fully restore the protective aura.

What protects the seven-arrow icon

There are icons from the evil eye and damage that have strong protective properties. First of all, this is the icon of the Seven Arrows. The original image, which is painted on canvas and pasted on wooden base, very ancient. The icon depicts the Mother of God pierced by seven arrows. First of all, they symbolize the torment that the Saint is experiencing. In addition, the seven arrows are seven sins that cause unbearable mental pain to the Mother of God. Seven-shot calls people to mercy.

Believers who are faced with trouble turn to this icon for help. It is believed that after prayer the soul is cleansed and the person is freed from all negativity.

This icon helps in the following cases:

When it is necessary to soften the hearts of envious and ill-wishers, and, therefore, to prevent the message of negativity; When you need to get protection from any enemy weapon, when a person enters the warpath; When people are seriously ill and they cannot be helped by means of traditional medicine; When you need to make peace with people , and even if you need to improve relations with the most sworn enemies.

There is a special prayer-appeal to the Seven-arrow Icon Mother of God... She helps to protect herself from human hatred.

While in the bath, the water should be spoken with the following words:

"Mother, Mother of God, Seven-shot Mother of God, I, the Slave (s) of God (s) (own name), I pray to You with all my soul to take the seven holy arrows. Shoot away human evil from me and direct it to where it came from. And whoever begins to harass me, then let your seven arrows stick to him. Yes, it will be so oppressive that my enemy will torment himself. Let my words be molding, and my deeds strong. From now on and forever. Amen".

If you carry a small icon of the Seven Arrows with you, then you can not be afraid of the evil eye or damage even from people who can send a strong negative. In the house, this icon should be hung in front of the front door. Believers are encouraged to regularly pray before the Seven Arrows. This will not only protect against external negativity, but also restore peace of mind, and, therefore, to awaken their own protective capabilities.

The icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker has very strong protective properties. It is available in every church and, of course, such an image can be purchased in any church shop.

There are several options for images, the most common of which are:

Waist. On this Icon, the Miracle Worker blesses with his right hand, and holds the Gospel in his left hand. The decoration of the Saint: a purple phelonion, which is a sign of bishop's authority, and a white omophorion, which is a wide and long strip of fabric symbolizing the patronage of all Orthodox believers. left hand The saint is covered with a robe, which means reverence for the Divine Word. Nikola of Mozhaisky. This icon depicts the Saint in full growth. He holds a fortress in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. The combination of such symbols means the protection of Russian cities and at the same time the protection of the Orthodox faith. The horse depicts the Saint with his arms outstretched. Its decoration: a rug, a robe and a phelonion.

If you feel that something is going wrong in life and you are close to despair, then you should suspect that damage has been directed at you. Get rid of it and then put reliable protection the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will help.

First you need to visit the temple. There you need to put three candles in front of the icon of the Saint.

Then say the following prayer words several times:

“Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, take away the damage sent to me and my loved ones, protect me in the future from evil eyes and words. Amen".

Then you need to stand and cross yourself diligently. After that, you need to buy an icon and consecrate it. You can also purchase a small image that you can carry with you. Additionally, you should buy 12 candles and collect holy water.

Late at night, when all the household members fall asleep, you need to retire in a separate room or in the kitchen, where you should light 12 candles and put the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the table, and next to it is holy water in a glass vessel. Then you need to stand in front of the icon and start praying, discarding any negativity from your soul. There is no need to wish harm to people who tried to harm you.

Prayer words can sound like this:

“Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, Just Defender and Savior, I appeal to you, I am the Servant (s) of God (s) (proper name). I do not blame anyone living in my soul and knowingly forgive them. I ask and pray only for you. Help me and all my relatives, and if someone tried to harm us, then remove the damage. May all diseases and quarrels be washed away with holy water forever. But let the sorcerer not suffer from this corruption and the witch do not die. And peace will reign in my soul, and harmony in my family. I beg you and ask only this. Amen".

After that, you need to take a sip of holy water, extinguish the candles and discard the cinders. The icon needs to be stored. The next day, you need to add holy water to your loved ones' drinks. In this way, you can not only get rid of damage, but also protect yourself from negativity.

If the evil eye or damage manifests itself in a specific malaise, then icons will help to recover and protect themselves from repeated energy attacks. For each specific case:

With severe headaches and causeless depression, when the light is painted in black and white tones, the icon of the Baptist John will save; If there are incomprehensible problems with the gastrointestinal tract, and diseases are not diagnosed by traditional medicine, then you can try to recover using the icon of the Great Martyr Artemy; Dental pain that periodically occurs with healthy teeth will disappear if you turn to the icon of the Holy Martyr Antipas with a prayer; If you have a feeling of unreasonable fear or other nervous disorders, you need to seek help from the icon of St. icon of Alexander Svirsky.

You should know that in any case, if there are suspicions that damage has been put on you, you must visit the temple and ask for help and protection near the image of Christ. You can refer to the icons at any time. This can be done through prayers or in simple words... And yet, it is important to understand that an icon can protect against damage or the evil eye, if you sincerely believe in it. You should also know that all icons have a light effect. They cleanse the space around a person, charge him with positive and give strength to a person to resist evil.

There are six special icons that should be present in any home. Three of them are presented during the marriage ceremony. These are the Faces of the Kazan Mother of God with a child, the image of Jesus Christ and Nicholas the Wonderworker. This three is a symbol of harmony in the family, peace and fidelity.

These icons are blessed for marriage. Little Jesus between them, between the Kazan Mother of God and the face of Jesus. If there is no Kazan Mother of God, there is no mistress in the house, if there is no face of Jesus, there is no owner.

Iberian icon.
February 25 - Day of Remembrance of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.
She is very strong icon, heals various serious diseases, especially deafness. Many miracles, legends,
healing is associated with this icon. She is considered a family icon. Everyone who dreams of a happy personal life turns to her strength, she is asked about mutual love, about marriage "The Mother of God of Iveron, ask your son, my God JESUS ​​Christ, to find me my half ... God's servants ... according to your soul, according to your destiny, according to your heart, according to your own body."
The time of the request is from 4 to 7 in the morning. Read the prayer for 40 days.
There is no one not to communicate with, physical quarantine. To ask, to forgive, to thank in your own words. It is important to correctly prioritize your wishes.
For family life, for family happiness.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before her Iberian icon:
“Most Holy Lady the Lady Theotokos, accept our unworthy Prayer, and save us from libel angry man and from vain death, and grant us before the end repentance, for our prayer and mercy, and give joy in sorrow a place. And deliver us, mistress, from all misfortune and misfortune, sorrow and sorrow and from all evil. And vouch for us, Thy sinful servants, at the right hand of the article in the second coming of Thy Son, Christ our God, and the heirs of us, vouchsafion to the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal life, with all the saints for the endless ages of the ages. Amen".
Prayers are biofield restoration programs.
The icons were especially strong - "The Most Holy Trinity" - located above front door and "Seven-shot" - opposite the door.


The icon of the Mother of God "Softening Evil Hearts" - Seven-shot - glorified during the cholera epidemic. She is a protector for the disobedient.
“Lord, give reason to your servant, YOU love him.
For offenders: “Lord, have mercy on them, they do not know what they are doing.
For those who offend us: Lord, we are all Thy creatures, have pity on Thy servants and turn them to repentance. "
For the wicked one: Lord, bless Thy servant (name) with Thy grace.
Out of anger: Lord, give me the spirit of meekness, so that I may be meek towards my neighbors and refrain from anger.
The icon heals diseases, mental pain, feelings of anger, resentment, restores the biofield of a person wounded by word, intention and aggressive influence.
The Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God has been in the Pochaev Lavra for about 300 years. But long before that, Mount Pochaev was marked by the grace of the Mother.
This icon in front of her performed miracles of healing for the Orthodox and for the Catholics and for the Jews. Celebrating her has left forever an indelible imprint right leg Most pure. A church was erected on the cleavage and a monastery was created. There have even been cases of resurrection of the dead.
Prayer for children.
“Master, Lord Almighty, be merciful to my children, lead them to faith and salvation. Keep them under Thy protection, cover them from every evil lust, drive away from them every enemy and suostat, open their ears and eyes of the heart, grant tenderness and humility to their hearts, amen. "
The Holy Trinity refers to 7 important icons that should be in the house.

The miraculous icon of the Mother of God - "Tsaritsa" or
(Pantanassa) is located in the cathedral church of the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos in Greece.
According to legend, when a young man approached the icon, the Face of the Mother of God shone with unprecedented power. The young man had to admit that he was engaged in magic and witchcraft. The queen of heaven and earth guided him on the path of repentance. The miraculous power of the icon manifested itself against the fascination with magic. She has the grace of healing from cancer. A copy of it is in Moscow.
“O All-good, all-good Bogorditsa, Pantanassa, All-Tsaritsa. I am not worthy and put it under my roof! But like a merciful God, Mother's womb is the word, may my soul be healed and my non-existent body strengthened.
Imashi is an invincible power, and every verb about the Tsaritsa will not exhaust you. You pray for me. May I glorify your glorious name always, now and forever. Amen.


Icon
The Passionate Mother of God got its name from the fact that on the side of the face of the Most Holy Theotokos are depicted two Angels with the instruments of Christ's suffering. It is located in Moscow, in the Holy Monastery of 1641, a very powerful icon, used in troubles, sorrows, sorrows, in the treatment of vices, addictions, disorders social norms behavior.
E. Roerich said: “Prayer is a purifier. One should not understand this, the definition is abstract, spiritual health is the main basis for the health of the body. It is prayer, as a real connection with the Highest source, best cleaner from diseases ".


Icon of the Mother of God - "Fadeless Color"
April 16 is the day of remembrance of this icon. They pray to her for the preservation of married couples, family ties and peace in the family. Especially in moments of quarrels and quarrels. And also for the health of their loved ones. Uses its power when blessing those entering into marriage with the Kazan Mother of God. This is very ancient icon, she has many lists, from which many miracles were performed. Worn on the chest, it protects childhood and chastity. This icon helps in choosing a spouse. In her left hand she holds a lily flower. A symbol of purity, integrity and enlightenment when kept by carnal passions.



Icon of the Mother of God "Healer"
October 1 is commemoration day. It has strong prayer healing seriously ill patients. Bedridden. Help in these processes are the Holy Martyrs - FAITH, HOPE, LOVE and their mother SOPHIA. in Russia, the number of icons, revered and useful, addressed to the image of the Mother of God is about a hundred. And they all have their own life history, their own form of help and their own list of healings of the people.
A very interesting icon for completing good deeds, for a successful business, the icon brings happy gifts of fate, heals mental suffering. They pray in front of this icon and thank her for the happy ending of the undertaken business.
Here is its text:
“It is worthy to be, as truly blessed Theotokos, the Most Blessed and the Mother of our God. The most honest Cherubim and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption, we magnify thee. Amen".
In Russia, the image of the icon of the Mother of God "Three-handed", the icon of a healer, has always been revered, her help is used to get out of the strip of grief, longing and sadness. Heals diseased limbs, patroness of all craftsmen and folk craftsmen.
About help in teaching and gifting the mind, the spirit of reason and consciousness, the icons "Adding Mind" and "Murom" are patronized. In case of illnesses of children, the loving help of the "Tikhvin" icon comes.