Icon wall indestructible history of appearance. What helps the Indestructible Wall - the icon of the Virgin, the text of the prayer. Holy face of the Virgin

ICON OF THE GREAT MOTHER OF GOD "THE INDESTROYABLE WALL"

ICON OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD "INDESTROYABLE WALL"

I want to introduce you to an interesting icon, which is in the Astrakhan region, the village of Nikolskoye, Enotaevsky district.

This is an Icon Holy Mother of God"INDESTROYABLE WALL". The icon is myrrh-streaming, praying, with its own history.

Below I give a photo of the temple and its interior decoration, as well as the icon itself, which is in the temple. And the next photo of the icon is on a postcard, which I bought when I went to the pilgrimage in this temple.

How the icon will protect you and your loved ones

The icon of the Mother of God "The Indestructible Wall", whose name is taken from an ancient prayer, where the Mother of God herself is called the "Indestructible Wall", in the mosaic image stood undamaged and untouched by time for eight centuries. Hence the name of the icon. This image will protect against natural disasters, attacks by enemies and forces, which are popularly called unclean.

In the house, this icon is hung right in front of the door leading to the house. Thus, the face of the Mother of God is turned to the incoming person, and if a person crosses the threshold with unkind thoughts, he will feel uncomfortable, awkward, and in some cases will try to shorten the visit. Also, this image in the house will protect from evil spells, diseases, other troubles and unwanted events.

Prayer in front of the icon will protect the house from any unwanted intrusion if you leave it for a long time - for example, go on vacation or a long business trip. True, you need to pray about this every day, reading one of the generally accepted prayers, and then ask the Mother of God in your own words to take your home under her protection, under Her protection, which She holds in her hands, as can be seen on the icon.

What does the icon help with?

Prayer in front of the “Indestructible Wall” icon, which has long been revered as miraculous, is considered healing - it helps from diseases, mental and bodily. Prayer also helps in protection from all misfortunes: invasions of enemy forces into the country, into the city, into every house, from epidemics, etc.

From the icon “Indestructible Wall” placed in the house and revered in it, through the prayers of the Mother of God in front of her, comes help when visiting unwanted people, protection from those who wish to harm the owners in one way or another. Prayer helps to prevent any evil action, because the image of the “Indestructible Wall”, whose name speaks for itself, helps in asking the Queen of Heaven for Her prayerful intercession. The Mother of God with her holy cover guards the place that we ask you to protect.

Prayers before this icon are resorted to with a request to help with the threat of floods, fires, droughts and other natural disasters.

How to pray in front of an icon

Prayer one

Preblagaya my queen, my hope, the Mother of God, friend of orphans and strange Representatives, grieving Joy, offended Patron! See my trouble, see my sorrow; help me like a weak one, feed me like a strange one. I’ll offend my weight, resolve it, as if you will: as if I don’t have another help for You, or another intercessor, or a good comforter, only You, O Bogomati, as if you save me and cover me forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer two

Oh, grace-filled Lady of Our Lady, Ever-Virgin, accept from us this thankful laudatory singing and offer to the Creator and Builder our warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, bad deeds. O Most Holy Lady, have mercy and send down a gift according to every need: heal the sick, console the grieving, enlighten the erring, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, wake us both here and in life eternal Wall Indestructible, deliver from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, but always singing Your Motherly love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion, tone 4

Now diligently to the Theotokos, sinners and humility, and we fall down, in repentance calling from the depths of our souls: Lady, help us, having mercy on us, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away Your servants of vanity, You and the only hope of the imam.

Another Troparion, Tone 4

Like an indestructible wall and an all-powerful cover with a banner of Thee, Thy servants, the Lady of the Mother of God, driving away the darkness of sins and sorrows. The same cry to Thee: give peace to the world and grant light and salvation to our souls.

When is the celebration

The celebration in honor of the icon of the Mother of God, called the "Indestructible Wall", takes place on the Sunday of All Saints (the first Sunday after the Trinity).

Events from the history of the icon

For more than eight centuries, in the main altar of the Kiev Sophia Cathedral, under its vault, there has been a mosaic image of the Mother of God. The iconographic type of the image is Oranta, where the Most Pure One is depicted with her hands raised in the sky, sometimes there is a cover on Her hands. Russian spiritual writer of the 19th century, poet, playwright, church and public figure, traveler and pilgrim A.N. Muravyov1, gives a stunning description of this image. This is a tall image of the Mother of God in full growth, where the Queen of Heaven stands against the background of a golden field on a golden stone, on her head there is a golden cover that is hung on her left shoulder, a chiton on her is of a bright sky color, handrails are a detail that is tied at the wrists, pale blue - azure. Stars are burning on the forehead and shoulders, which are precisely so located on all images of the Mother of God. This image is called the “Indestructible Wall”, since it has been preserved for a uniquely long time, not subject to any, even the smallest, destruction.

The icon of Our Lady Blachernitissa, placed on the altar wall of the Blachernae Church in Constantinople, became the initial image for the creation of this amazing monumental image that makes an indelible impression.

According to legend, the icon of the Mother of God, called the "Indestructible Wall", became famous for the vision of the elder Gabriel of the Savior-Eleazar desert. He saw in front of him on a hill a wonderful city, where he had to go, a wide, gentle road led to the city, along which it was very easy to go. Many people went up this road, not noticing that a huge, terrible giant hung over them, throwing a net over those who were walking and seizing it for himself. The elder thought about how he could get into the Great City and not fall into the giant's net. Suddenly, from the side, he noticed an inconspicuous, steeper path, rising along a sky-high wall to the city. Rare travelers walked along this path, the giant tried to throw a net over them, but it hit the wall and returned to him empty. Then the words from the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos surfaced in the elder’s head: “Rejoice, Indestructible Wall of the Kingdom ...”, realizing whose strength protects travelers on this path, the elder turned onto this path. The net with a whistle flew over his head, but never even hit him, thrown back by the wall erected by the Mother of God. He reached the city, and there... beauty, light, flowers, fragrance, all in reverence and joy... He reached the Throne of the Great King. But how could he have been here if the Unbreakable Wall had not protected him?

The Mother of God, fulfilling Her vow given at the hour of the Assumption: “I am with you - all the days,” always comes to the rescue through sincere prayer to Her before any of Her images. Through prayer in front of the icon of the Mother of God “The Indestructible Wall”, healings from indistinguishable (by human standards) diseases took place, families that were on the verge of destruction were preserved, long-lost people were found, and many, many more cases of Her miraculous help occurred, the main thing is that the prayer be sincere and a heart open to faith.

"She could be forgotten..."

The half-length copy of the “Indestructible Wall” icon, made from the Kyiv image, was unknown for a long time, the icon was rediscovered only in the 20th century. In 1972 in Nikolskoye village, Astrakhan Archpriest Pavel Ryabykh came to the region, who later accepted the schema and became known as Schema Paisius. Despite the difficult times for Orthodoxy, he began the restoration of the Church of the Nativity, collecting icons from the courtyards. So here from the neighboring village of Zlatozubovka, where the remains of the Resurrection-Mironositsky Monastery destroyed during the Soviet era, the image of the “Indestructible Wall” was transferred. She, one of the few that managed to be saved from vandalism, fairly damaged - the gilding was torn off from it, the painting layer was damaged - the pious villager Maria Anshakova preserved and brought it to the church in the village of Nikolsky. All this time, while the image was at her house, she prayed before him.

The icon has been in the temple for over 30 years. Dilapidated and blackened, hanging in a far, inconspicuous corner of the church, it could have been forgotten, but in 2001, a resident of the neighboring village of Solenoye Zaimishche, Agrippina Yakovlevna Yeremeeva, of a very advanced age, who fervently prayed that the Mother of God would save her from visual impairment (according to evidence, already then A.Ya. Eremeeva was 95 years old!), I saw a special dream. In it, the Most Pure One appeared to her and told her to go to Her image of the “Indestructible Wall”, which is located in the Nativity Church of the village of Nikolskoye. Grandmother Agrippina told the local priest Fr. Alexandra and went there on the feast of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The icon was found and restored. During the restoration of the inscription on the back wall of the board, it was revealed that it was written for the monastery. After archival searches, it turned out that in fact the icon was from the Resurrection-Mironositsky Monastery, and it got there when the holy righteous Metropolitan John of Kronstadt came to the monastery in 1906: in the materials of the archives there was a photograph where this icon was located on the iconostasis of the chapel dedicated to Reverend John of Rylsky - heavenly patron Fr. John. St. John of Kronstadt consecrated the icon, which, perhaps, was the reason for the miraculous properties of the image that were discovered later, which can be read about in the section “What a miracle happened.”

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1 A.N. Muravyov (1806 - 1874) - the son of General Nikolai Nikolaevich Muravyov-Karssky, also a traveler, viceroy of the Russian throne in the Caucasus (the second surname was given to him as a difference from other Muravyovs for the victory over the Turks at Kars). Also known is the fact of friendship between A.N. Muravyov with Metropolitan Philaret (Drozdov) and many spiritual philosophers and educators of the 19th century.

The meaning of the icon

"Indestructible wall" - this is how the Blessed Virgin is called in one of the kontakions of Her Akathist to this icon. This image, after a relative period of almost oblivion, has become especially revered in recent times, at the beginning of this century. In addition to its miraculous new discovery in 2001 in the Nativity Church, in 2002 in the city of Apsheronsk in the Kuban, it was founded and named after the icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" convent with the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch and the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church of March 12, 2002. The site for the future monastery was consecrated a year earlier by Metropolitan Isidore of Ekaterinodar and Kuban.

The creation of new churches and monasteries in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos testifies that the human need for Her constant protection and care in our confused, morally unstable time is growing. Not finding this protection here on earth, we naturally turn our heart's gaze to another, common for all Fatherland - heavenly.

The Mother of God, according to all the legends associated with Her luminous Prototype, our first Intercessor and Intercessor at the Throne of God in heaven, has been and will be an “Indestructible Wall” for those who come to her for help on earth. But She herself, bypassing her lot, looks after us, sometimes unexpectedly appearing where her special intervention is needed in difficult and troubled times. She finds those through whom Her icon-painting images, lost in time, are found, performing what for us is seen as miracles, and for Her, this is the eternal labor of Love for humanity taken upon Herself.

What a miracle happened

When, after restoration, the “Indestructible Wall” icon was re-installed in the church of the village of Nikolskoye (see the section “Events from the history of the icon” for information on its acquisition and restoration), and the parishioners began to venerate it very diligently, the miraculous properties of the list were revealed in its entirety. Miracles were of a varied nature - from complete healing from inoperable cancer after prayers for the health of the patient to the arrival of one of the local girls from the guilty killer. In another family, they managed to find a son who disappeared 11 years ago. Husband and wife reconciled, before that they had firmly decided to divorce, and much more. Pilgrims come to her from all over the Volga region. The icon is now decorated, in front of it is an inextinguishable lamp, the oil from which is distributed to pilgrims and those who need it on different occasions.
According to eyewitnesses, it is known that during the years of the Great Patriotic War, on the fields of fierce battles, in the hottest points of the battle, they saw a woman who stood facing the enemy units, with her hands raised to the sky. One of these testimonies is described in detail in the book of the teacher of the Samara Theological Academy, the Orthodox writer Archpriest Nikolai Agafonov in the collection of his stories "Overcoming the Earth's Gravity".
The story is called “The Indestructible Wall” and tells about the miracle of the amazing salvation on the Kursk Bulge - in one of the most difficult battles during the Great Patriotic War - of both the front-line soldier-narrator and his friend. The front-line soldier, who told the regent of the temple, on whose behalf the story is being told, about the events of that day, did not find his fellow soldier alive. But he learned from the regent that he ended his days as the headman of that church, next to which there was a cemetery, where he was laid to rest. When the front-line soldier went to the temple to put a funeral candle to commemorate his comrade-in-arms, he recognized in the icon “Indestructible Wall” the very woman whom he saw then, in that memorable battle. It was the Mother of God herself.
The protection of the Mother of God has been and will be an indestructible wall protecting Orthodox Christians from all troubles and evils, no matter where they come from, according to our fervent and heartfelt prayers to Her.

In the most difficult moments of life, believers, as well as many unbelievers, hopefully resort to help and intercession. Higher Forces, they find out where there are icons that work miracles, can heal from various ailments, fall to them with prayers and requests, and receive them according to their faith.

Among the many miracle-working icons, one can also name an image called the “Indestructible Wall”. In addition to the fact that this icon, made in mosaic technique, is a real work of art, it is also an intercessor and healer. From the article you will learn the meaning of the icon "Indestructible Wall" and how it helps.

The history of the holy image and photo

With this name, it has been decorating the altar vault of the Kyiv "Sofia" for almost ten centuries. However, researchers believe that its prototype is an even more ancient icon from the Blachernae Mother of God Church in the city of Constantinople, which is located on the wall of the altar and is called “Vlachernitissa”.

The legend says that the glorification of the icon took place after a vision revealed to the monk Gabriel from the Savior-Eleazar monastery in the Pskov region. The beautiful city that arose before his mental eyes, located high on the mountain, beckoned to him, and the elder moved along the wide road, following the crowd of people walking along it.

Gabriel noticed, however, that his companions did not see the monstrous giant, literally hanging over those who were walking and casting a trap on them, dragging them away from the road. After all, he, too, can get into the network! What to do? Looking around, the old man saw a narrow and steep path very close to the beaten path.

She curled up right at the sheer rock-wall. People were walking along it too. The monster also tried to capture those with a trapping net, fortunately, to no avail: it simply hit the rock, like a wall, and bounced off it.

The rock aroused in the elder a vivid association with the words from the akathist to the Most Holy One, where She is compared to an indestructible wall. Realizing under whose protection the path was, he boldly stepped onto it, not even paying attention to the giant's trap flickering from time to time overhead. All the way to the miraculous Great City, Gabriel prayed to the Theotokos, who through the Indestructible Wall of her protection granted salvation to the righteous.

What does it mean?

The holy image, for many centuries being in one place in the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral and remaining unharmed, survived fires and wars, natural disasters and theomachism. Both the city and the cathedral suffered from them, but the icon miraculously survived.

It is possible that it was this steadfastness that instilled faith in the people about its ability not only to remain indestructible itself, but also to shelter those who ask for it, especially during enemy invasions and rampant elements.

What does the image look like? It is known that the type of iconography "Oranta" involves the image of the Intercessor of the world with her hands raised to heaven in a prayerful gesture. On the icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" She, depicted in full growth, stands on a golden base stone, which symbolizes reliability for all those who ask for Her intercession.

The clothes of the Virgin are a blue chiton with a dark red belt and a lention attached to it - a towel with which the Comforter wipes the tears of the afflicted. Over the left shoulder, like an omophorion, a golden veil is thrown, which descends from Her head.

If we talk about the Kievan original, then along the entire length of the image, repeating the shape of the arc of the temple half-vault, an inscription made of black material is lined with a mosaic of black material - a slightly modified quote from the Psalter - in Greek, which in Russian translation sounds like this: “in the midst of her; she will not waver: God will help her from early morning” (45, 6).

By the way, according to local legend, the former capital of Kievan Rus will not perish, and the Slavic peoples will prosper - as long as the Mother of God, called the Indestructible Wall, stretches her arms over them, and the image remains unharmed.

What are they asking for?

Based on the history and biography of the shrine turn to her prayers in such situations, when:

Want to troubles and ailments bypassed the house and family.
want save the house from fire, robbers, just unkind people.
Dream of a strong, friendly family and life in it in peace and harmony.
A loved one gets sick human.
Before leaving on the road(your own or one of your relatives).
Wish that "those who are in quarrel reconciled".
Want to defend themselves from enemy attack- both on a national scale, and on the scale of a single apartment, curses and all sorts of other misfortunes.
Want to be protected from the threat of flooding, drought, fire, epidemics.

Miracles icons

The miraculous properties of the “Indestructible Wall” image were revealed in many cases. Often, the Heavenly Intercessor herself in a dream tells the suffering where and how to find her icon, before which prayer should be offered. Her miracles have been documented:

At the beginning of this century, a vision was given to a very old woman who was in danger of blindness. The Mother of God consoled her, instructing her to pray in front of this icon, located in the village of Nikolsky, Astrakhan region, and The old woman's eyesight returned.
People were healed from oncological diseases.
received assistance with complex surgical interventions.
Parents found, long considered missing.
Husbands reconciled with their wives, being on the verge of divorce, and subsequently led a pious family life.
Himself came to confess the murderer young girl.

A very interesting episode during the war, described by the archpriest and writer N. Agafonov in a documentary story, which is called “The Unbreakable Wall”.

In the most brutal moments of the fighting, in particular, on the Kursk Bulge, many fighters saw the figure of a woman standing with her hands raised to the sky. It seemed that she covered the fighters. The author and his fighting friend remained alive in this inhuman meat grinder.

Years after the war, when the writer went to the temple to light a memorial candle for a friend who had already passed away, he literally froze in front of the “Indestructible Wall” icon: it was that woman from the battlefield who kept them alive.

Where to look for a shrine?

The main "address" mentioned above is Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. There are not very many lists of the miraculous icon that have survived to our time:

One of them was made in the Kyiv "Sofia" and in the century before last was delivered to Moscow. Now it is housed in the church of Sts. Apostles Peter and Paul (Lefortovo). It is said that he appeared here in the dark times of theomachism, when churches and monasteries were closed all over the country. When exactly and how this happened is not known for certain. People testify that the icon exudes amazing power.
Another list was written from the Kyiv icon, which is preserved in Resurrection-Mironositsky convent (Zubovka village, Astrakhan region). In the atheistic era, the image was reliably hidden by one parishioner, and it was revealed to the world only in the second half of the last century. Miracles from him began to happen already in the new century. According to archival data, the icon was consecrated by the holy righteous John of Kronstadt.
A great number of believers are constantly observed in Kaliningrad - at the shrine, also made in mosaic technique and located in the chapel of the city cathedral.

Icon "Indestructible Wall" dedicated and monasteries. It:

Open 15 years in the Kuban Absheron convent, bearing the name of the holy image with the same three-altar cathedral, where the icon is placed.
Five years ago, one pious family - in gratitude for the successful resolution of vital matters - built a church in the name of the icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" in the village of Essentuki, in the Stavropol region.
The same name bears another of the modern religious buildings - the church in Gaspra, near Yalta.

In all these temples the patronal feast in honor of the shrine is celebrated a week after Trinity, on Sunday, called the Church of the Week of All Saints.

Where to hang in the house?

The "Indestructible Wall" - a helper and protector, like another Mother of God icon, "Seven Arrows", is traditionally located opposite the entrance to the house / apartment or above the front door.

The face of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be constantly turned on those who enter, and many people note: if a person comes to the house with not too good intentions or even thoughts about the owners, he will feel uncomfortable under the gaze of the Intercessor and will try to reduce the time of the visit.

There is a good tradition to give this icon to relatives and friends - to protect from misfortune and disease.

Prayer

“Oh, blessed Our Lady, Mother of God, Ever-Virgin, accept from us this thankful laudatory singing and offer to the Creator and Builder our warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, bad deeds.
O Most Holy Lady, have mercy and send down a gift according to every need: heal the sick, console the grieving, enlighten the erring, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, wake us both here and in life eternal Wall Indestructible, deliver from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, but always singing Your Motherly love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen."

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Most of us look to the future with hope, fear and anxiety, not seeing a way out of this difficult situation. But there is always a way out, although not for everyone, but only for those who remember that the Blessed Virgin Mary looks at us every second from Heaven. She knows our thoughts, sees souls and hearts, knows about troubles. The Icon of the Indestructible Wall and a fiery prayer to it before the face of the Mother of God truly works wonders.

The icon got its name due to the fact that for almost 10 centuries it remained unharmed, despite the fact that both the cathedral where it rested and the city itself were destroyed more than once.

The story of a wonderful image

The Icon of the Indestructible Wall appeared in a dream to Elder Gabriel, who labored in the Savior-Eleazar Hermitage. A wonderful city was revealed to him, the road to which was wide and convenient. People walked along it, not noticing the terrible giant, the enemy of all people, who throws a chain on them and drags them into slavery.

The elder was seized with thoughts about how to save himself and not fall into the monster's net. Off to the side, he noticed a steep path along the wall that enclosed the city. People also walked along it, but the giant could not manage to throw chains on them. Instantly, the elder remembered the akathist to the Theotokos "The Indestructible Wall" and went along the path, reading it. The enemy could not carry out his plan and Gabriel freely reached the city, where he saw the beauty of flowering gardens, joy and reverence. Thus, he was protected from the terrible enemy intentions by the Indestructible Wall.

Help from Heaven

The image of the "Indestructible Wall" at the request of prayer books protects them from different troubles:

Invasion of enemies in the dwelling;
Enemy curses;
Helps in sorrows and dangers;
Prevents the violence of the elements, the development of epidemics;
Heals from ailments.

Prayer Rules

It is forbidden to start praying "at random", even without a brief preliminary preparation.
Before the beginning of prayer, prayers of thanksgiving should be offered to the Lord and the Mother of God.
The text of the prayer should be read with concentration and attention, with sense and feeling, understanding the meaning of each word.
At the end of the reading, you should cross yourself three times.

Important! The Holy Fathers do not advise during prayer to mentally imagine the images of God, His Mother, saints, angels and archangels.

One can only see their faces and pray. Why? Because a person becomes vulnerable to evil demons that are able to strengthen the human imagination for the worse. And if you memorize the words of a prayer petition, then the consciousness during prayer work will not be distracted by extraneous sounds and thoughts.

Where to place the icon in the house

Icons in apartments are placed in different ways, but it is customary for them to be in one place - on the iconostasis. It is placed where it is convenient to pray. The iconostasis crowned with the Cross is usually placed in the Red Corner of the room. Icons can also be placed in the kitchen (for praying before and after meals), in the bedroom, in the nursery (for teaching children to pray), in the living room.

During prayer, it is customary to turn your gaze to the east, so it is advisable to equip the Red Corner on the eastern side of the room, opposite front door. If the icon is installed in the corridor, then it should be placed above the entrance or to the right of it.

It is inappropriate to store icons in a bookcase or sideboard behind glass doors, next to decor items, posters, mirrors and wall calendars.

Manifested miracles

After prayers in front of the icon, many miracles were revealed to people.

Miraculously, cancer patients were healed of cancer;
Help from Above was sent during the most difficult surgical operations, the outcome of which, according to the experience of doctors, was initially hopeless;
The son returned to the heartbroken parents, whom they had unsuccessfully searched for for a long 12 years;
Many married couples who were on the verge of divorce reconciled;
On the battlefields during the Great Patriotic War, in the hottest battlefields, many soldiers saw a woman standing facing the enemy, while her hands were raised to the sky (front-line soldier, Orthodox writer N. Agafonov in his book spoke about the miracle of his salvation , and then, having entered the temple in order to put a candle and pray for the repose of his comrade-in-arms, in the face of the "Indestructible Wall" he recognized the very woman who saved him in battle - it was the Most Holy Mother of God herself).

Orthodox people from all over the Russian land have long been drawn to the miraculous icon. Grateful pilgrims adorn the image with beautiful crowns and leave rich gifts as a token of gratitude. The icon constantly glows with a lamp, and oil from it is distributed to those who pray.

Amazing power emanates from the icon "Indestructible Wall". The Blessed Virgin is depicted in full growth, standing against the background of the celestial sphere on a quadrangular stone. Her hands are raised to Heaven and the Virgin prays for all mankind, begging His Son Jesus Christ to extend the time so that the Orthodox people have time to repent before His Coming to Earth.

Prayers in front of the icon

The Mother of God is our intercessor and helper. Prayer requests before Her Most Pure Face are heard all over the world. Prayer Unbreakable Wall will help the fulfillment of the petition.

If it is difficult to memorize the text, then you can read it according to the prayer book or state the request in your own words.

We magnify Thee, Blessed Virgin, God-chosen Maiden, and honor Your holy image, and bring healing to all who flow with faith.

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Every person wants to protect himself and his family from various troubles and ailments. Those who believe in God turn for help to one of the most revered Orthodox images - the icon of the Virgin "Indestructible Wall".

This image of the Mother of God is considered a wonderful work of art, and believers say that She is truly miraculous and healing. This shrine is made in the mosaic style. The Mother of God is depicted with her hands raised to the sky, on a golden background in her full growth.

Where is the shrine

The main monastery of the icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" has always been the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. The image is located at the main altar above the mountainous place.

To date, there is another image of Our Lady of the “Indestructible Wall”, which was painted in the image of an icon in St. Sophia Cathedral and a monastery near Constantinople. This shrine is located in the Resurrection-Mironositskaya monastery in the village of Nikolskoye. It was securely hidden and appeared to the world only in the second half of the twentieth century. They say that only in the new millennium did this image in the Resurrection and Myrrh-Bearing Monastery begin to endow believers with miraculous power.

Archival records testify that this shrine was consecrated by the All-Russian prayer book John of Kronstadt. During the period of atheism, the monastery was plundered and destroyed, but one pious parishioner managed to save the icon. She kept it in her house, and near the time the storm subsided, she handed over the shrine to the temple.

All over the world, the image of the Virgin brought many incredible phenomena, inexplicable healings and miracles. And the miraculous lists of the "Indestructible Wall" can be viewed:
in the Moscow church of the Apostles Peter and Paul;
in the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin;
in the chapel of the Kaliningrad Cathedral;
in the monastery of the Icon of the Mother of God of the Krasnodar Territory;
in the Essentuki Church of the Stavropol Territory.

The shrine of the Mother of God in the Cathedral of the city of Kaliningrad is very popular. Here you can constantly see a huge number of beggars. After all, it is believed that if you pray before Her image, then the prayer will certainly be heard. Day of celebration: Sunday of All Saints (first Sunday after Trinity).

The meaning and what helps the icon "Indestructible Wall"

She received this name due to her indestructibility. After all, the image of the Mother of God in the Kiev monastery survived countless disasters and wars over many centuries, but nevertheless remained intact.

This proves the miracle of the inviolability of this shrine, since neither fires nor the elements affected it. Although the Cathedral of St. Sophia and Kyiv itself were more than once looted and destroyed. It is an accident? Or a real miracle? Or maybe something unique and mysterious for the human mind? Who knows? That is why Christians seek protection from her from all ailments and negative influences.

This Christian shrine is asked for help and intercession. The image of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" helps protect your home from disasters and diseases. The icon can ward off troubles from your family, and ill-wishers, thieves and fires will bypass your house. It also contributes to strengthening family well-being and happiness. Many say that thanks to this shrine, their family is healthy, friendly and strong.

The ancient meaning of the icon and its description have survived to this day. The essence of the image of the Mother of God is as follows:

“The Mother of God is represented by the growth of the gigantic - like all Her works on the Russian land. She stands on a stone of gold, this stone is an unshakable, indestructible foundation for all those who need Her protection. The Mother of God is wearing a heavenly-colored chiton, a scarlet belt, and a lention hangs on that belt, and She wipes them with a sea of tears. On her hands, uplifted to the sky, are azure handrails, a veil, so golden, descends from Her head. The veil in the form of an omophorion is hung over the shoulders. On the bright forehead of the Mother of God, a bright star burns, and there are two more bright stars on the shoulders, for She herself is the Mother of the Never-Setting Light, the dawn of the Sun that never sets.

Also, in honor of this miraculous shrine, the Absheron Convent, which is located in the Kuban, was named. The face of the image of the Mother of God has been a very revered shrine for pilgrims for many centuries. Many believers treat the icon with a very deep and great respect. All because this creation is wonderful, and time proves its miraculous properties.

What to pray for the icon "Indestructible Wall"

It is worth praying to the holy image of the Mother of God in such cases:

when you or your loved ones are going on a trip, business trip or long-term departure;
you can contact the shrine so that it protects the house or your family;
when grief or illness from a loved one hit the house;
in case of family disagreements, she is able to reunite the family;

It is also worth following the following traditions:

If you or a loved one is going somewhere, then you need to pray immediately before leaving the house;
If there is grief in the family or illness, then you need to pray in solitude. To do this, you need to kneel before the icon, read a prayer, pronounce the text according to the canon, and then turn to the Mother of God in your own words;
The request from the Mother of God for the protection of the family and home is also carried out after reading the prayer.

All this must be done sincerely, and the prayer itself must come from your heart.

And here is the prayer to the Theotokos "Indestructible Wall" itself:

“My queen, my hope, the Mother of God, friend of the orphans and strange Representatives, grieving Joy, offended Patron! See my trouble, see my sorrow; help me like a weak one, feed me like a strange one. I’ll offend my weight, resolve it, as if you will: as if I don’t have another help for You, or another intercessor, or a good comforter, only You, O Bogomati, as if you save me and cover me forever and ever. Amen."

Where to hang the icon "Indestructible Wall"

Many believers say that if you want to turn to the icon, it is best to visit St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. But if you do not have such an opportunity, then you can hang this icon at home. In order for the Mother of God to protect your home and the family of a Christian, he needs to know where it is better to hang the image.

The best place in the house for the miraculous Defender will be a place opposite the front door. If this is not possible, then you can hang over it. Only in this case, the Mother of God will watch everyone who enters your house. And Her face will be turned to these people.

If a person came with bad thoughts in your direction or bad intentions, then he will feel insecure and uncomfortable. Because of this, he will try to leave as quickly as possible or save the visit as much as possible. And next time he will think about whether to come at all. The icon of the Mother of God protects not only from ill-wishers, but also from troubles, illnesses and evil spells.

This icon of the Mother of God can be given to relatives, acquaintances and friends so that their family and home are always protected. And the Orthodox industry makes many different versions of this wonderful shrine. Such creations are not only a very strong protection for your home, but also beautiful icon art that will wonderfully decorate any interior.

God bless you!

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Icon of the Virgin "Indestructible Wall": meaning, what helps?

In the most difficult moments of their lives, believers, as well as many non-believers, hopefully resort to the help and intercession of the Higher Forces, find out where there are icons that work miracles, can heal various ailments, fall to them with prayers and requests and - receive by faith his.

Among the many miracle-working icons, one can also name the image of the Mother of God, called the “Indestructible Wall”. In addition to the fact that this icon, made in mosaic technique, is a real work of art, it is also an intercessor and healer. From the article you will learn the meaning of the icon "Indestructible Wall" and how it helps.

The history of the holy image and photo

An icon with this name has adorned the altar vault of the Kyiv Sophia for almost ten centuries. However, researchers believe that its prototype is an even more ancient icon from the Blachernae Mother of God Church in the city of Constantinople, which is located on the wall of the altar and is called “Vlachernitissa”.

The rock aroused in the elder a vivid association with the words from the akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, where She is compared to an indestructible wall. Realizing under whose protection the path was, he boldly stepped onto it, not even paying attention to the giant's trap flickering from time to time overhead. All the way to the miraculous Great City, Gabriel prayed to the Theotokos, who through the Indestructible Wall of her protection granted salvation to the righteous.

What does it mean?

The holy image, for many centuries being in one place in the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral and remaining unharmed, survived fires and wars, natural disasters and theomachism. Both the city and the cathedral suffered from them, but the icon miraculously survived.

If we talk about the Kievan original, then along the entire length of the image, repeating the shape of the arc of the temple half-vault, an inscription made of black material is lined with a mosaic of black material - a slightly modified quote from the Psalter - in Greek, which in Russian translation sounds like this: “God is in her midst; she will not waver: God will help her from early morning” (45, 6).

By the way, according to local legend, the former capital of Kievan Rus will not perish, and the Slavic peoples will prosper - as long as the Mother of God, called the Indestructible Wall, stretches her arms over them, and the image remains unharmed.

What are they asking for?

Based on the history and biography of the shrine turn to her prayers in such situations, when:

Want to troubles and ailments bypassed the house and family.
want save the house from fire, robbers, just unkind people.
Dream of a strong, friendly family and life in it in peace and harmony.
A loved one gets sick human.
Before leaving on the road(your own or one of your relatives).
Wish that "those who are in quarrel reconciled".
Want to defend themselves from enemy attack- both on a national scale, and on the scale of a single apartment, curses and all sorts of other misfortunes.
Want to be protected from the threat of flooding, drought, fire, epidemics.

Miracles icons

At the beginning of this century, a vision was given to a very old woman who was in danger of blindness. The Mother of God consoled her, instructing her to pray in front of this icon, located in the village of Nikolsky, Astrakhan region, and The old woman's eyesight returned.
People were healed from oncological diseases.
received assistance with complex surgical interventions.
Parents got a son, long considered missing.
Husbands reconciled with their wives, being on the verge of divorce, and subsequently led a pious family life.
Himself came to confess the murderer young girl.

A very interesting episode during the war, described by the archpriest and writer N. Agafonov in a documentary story, which is called “The Unbreakable Wall”.

Where to look for a shrine?

The main "address" mentioned above is Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. There are not very many lists of the miraculous icon that have survived to our time:

One of them was made in the Kyiv "Sofia" and in the century before last was delivered to Moscow. Now it is housed in the church of Sts. Apostles Peter and Paul (Lefortovo). It is said that he appeared here in the dark times of theomachism, when churches and monasteries were closed all over the country. When exactly and how this happened is not known for certain. People testify that the icon exudes amazing power.

Another list was written from the Kyiv icon, which is preserved in Resurrection-Mironositsky convent (Zubovka village, Astrakhan region). In the atheistic era, the image was reliably hidden by one parishioner, and it was revealed to the world only in the second half of the last century. Miracles from him began to happen already in the new century. According to archival data, the icon was consecrated by the holy righteous John of Kronstadt.

A great number of believers are constantly observed in Kaliningrad - at the shrine, also made in mosaic technique and located in the chapel of the city cathedral.

Icon "Indestructible Wall" dedicated churches and monasteries. It.

The icon, called the "Indestructible Wall" is not only a holy image, but also a historical monument. It is one of the parts of the mosaic of St. Sophia of Kyiv. Almost anyone understands that the name carries the meaning of intercession and the possibility of preserving feelings and relationships.

History and description of the icon "Indestructible Wall"

Sophia Cathedral was built by the son of Yaroslav the Wise, and its splendor is indescribable and delights. There is a special belief that as long as the integrity of this mosaic is preserved, Kyiv will stand and flourish like a city. From here, the general meaning of the image is extrapolated, which helps in general in various intercession of the territory, home, country. This statement has been repeatedly confirmed by historical facts.

The cathedral itself (Kyiv) was often destroyed when the Pechenegs and Cumans raided. The holy place received the most serious destruction from the Tatar-Mongols, who wanted to conquer and subjugate vast territories. But at the same time, the wall located above the main altar was never destroyed. It was there that the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Indestructible Wall" was located, which always remained unharmed.

In addition, the image is revered in many other territories. There are well-known lists that are located in Moscow churches. It should be noted the Kaliningrad image, which is located in the Cathedral and attracts a significant number of prayer books. The icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" is known, which was found in the sixties of the previous century in the village of Nikolskoye.

This icon was most likely consecrated by John of Kronstadt himself. We should also remember the Absheron Convent of the Icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall", which appeared in the Kuban relatively recently. It was founded with the blessing of the patriarch.

The meaning of the icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible wall"

The sacred understanding of this holy image is simple - the need to protect the house and the people living in it. Thus, the “Indestructible Wall” icon helps in protecting oneself from various negative influences. It was made by the hands of Russian and Byzantine masters, and later became a real role model and copy, thanks to which many images of the Blessed Virgin were created.

The military and people who are engaged in similar activities attach particular importance to the icon "Indestructible Wall".

There is a lot of evidence about how the military themselves, who participated in the hostilities and saw the Virgin on the battlefields in the Oranta pose, turned towards the opponents.

Oranta is the Mother of God depicted without a baby. She stands and spreads her arms to heaven. This is the canonical spelling of the image, and the history of the “Indestructible Wall” icon goes back to the very first versions of the image. She is usually dressed in a sky-colored dress, and around her is a blue glow that sets her apart from the rest and emphasizes the heavenly grace. Behind her belt she wears a handkerchief with which she wipes the tears of sad people.

As a rule, the canonical image includes a medallion with the Savior on the chest, the blue color of the lower dress (a symbol of purity) and the red upper dress, which indicates the high position and suffering of the Virgin.

Similar icons, such as the "Indestructible Wall" must be hung at home opposite the entrance to the apartment. She must protect the house and keep enemies out of it. It is advised to hang it at home when you are going to leave it for a long time. In addition, before Indestructible wall It is customary to pray before leaving the house.

Prayer in front of the “Indestructible Wall” icon helps in order to protect oneself from various negative influences. Candles are often placed for someone in the temple, so that the Mother of God protects these people. It is also good to choose where to hang the “Indestructible Wall” icon in the workspace, for example, in the company’s office. Then the company will be protected by the Blessed Virgin. If the workers are believers, they will also be able to say prayers before this image.

Prayer icon

Kondak 1

Chosen from all generations of the Mother of God and the Queen, before Her most pure image, Indestructible Wall named, we bring you thanksgiving laudatory singing, O Gracious One. But you, as if having incomprehensible power and unspeakable love, save us from all troubles and sorrows, let us call Ty: Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, Our Intercessor and consolation.

Ikos 1

An intercessor angel was sent quickly from God to You, Most Pure, to announce to You the joy of the world, as if you were pregnant from the Holy Spirit in the womb of Your God the Word, the Savior of the world. But we, leading the fulfillment of this annunciation, believe that the Lord is to Thee, Most Blessed, reveal the Indestructible Wall and protect us from all sin, troubles and misfortunes. For this sake, we bless Thee, O Theotokos, and joyfully cry out: Rejoice, for the Lord is with Thee and Thee is with us; Rejoice, for in Cana of Galilee you appeared as an intercessor to your Son about the people. Rejoice, as with Your omophorion the clouds cover the faithful more broadly; Rejoice, for with Your laziness you wipe away the tears of the afflicted. Rejoice, as you lift up your hands to protect us from all filth; rejoice, for according to your word you are now and forever blessed. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, Our Intercessor and consolation.

Kondak 2

Seeing the prophets with their smart eyes with their smart eyes, Your grace-filled appearance, proclaiming the Nativity in the flesh from You the Son of God, and knowing all the reality of the prophetic broadcasts, reverently cry out to God: Alleluia.

The icon got its name due to the fact that for almost 10 centuries it remained unharmed, despite the fact that both the cathedral where it rested and the city itself were destroyed more than once.

The story of a wonderful image

"Unbreakable Wall"

Miraculously, cancer patients were healed of cancer;
Help from Above was sent during the most difficult surgical operations, the outcome of which, according to the experience of doctors, was initially hopeless;
The son returned to the heartbroken parents, whom they had unsuccessfully searched for for a long 12 years;
Many married couples who were on the verge of divorce reconciled;
On the battlefields during the Great Patriotic War, in the hottest battlefields, many soldiers saw a woman standing facing the enemy, while her hands were raised to the sky (front-line soldier, Orthodox writer N. Agafonov in his book spoke about the miracle of his salvation , and then, having entered the temple in order to put a candle and pray for the repose of his comrade-in-arms, in the face of the "Indestructible Wall" he recognized the very woman who saved him in battle - it was the Most Holy Mother of God herself).

Icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall"

Prayers in front of the icon

The Mother of God is our intercessor and helper. Prayer requests before Her Most Pure Face are heard all over the world. Prayer Unbreakable Wall will help the fulfillment of the petition.

More prayers to the Mother of God:

If it is difficult to memorize the text, then you can read it according to the prayer book or state the request in your own words.

Prayer 1
Preblagaya my queen, my hope, the Mother of God, friend of orphans and strange Representatives, grieving Joy, offended Patron! See my trouble, see my sorrow; help me like a weak one, feed me like a strange one. I’ll offend my weight, resolve it, as if you will: as if I don’t have another help for You, or another intercessor, or a good comforter, only You, O Bogomati, as if you save me and cover me forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer 2
Oh, grace-filled Lady of Our Lady, Ever-Virgin, accept from us this thankful laudatory singing and offer to the Creator and Builder our warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, bad deeds. O Most Holy Lady, have mercy and send down a gift according to every need: heal the sick, console the grieving, enlighten the erring, protect babies, educate and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, wake us both here and in life eternal Wall Indestructible, deliver from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, but always singing Your Motherly love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Now diligently to the Theotokos, sinners and humility, and we fall down, in repentance calling from the depths of our souls: Lady, help us, having mercy on us, we are perishing from many sins, do not turn away Your servants of vanity, You and the only hope of the imam.
magnificence
We magnify Thee, Blessed Virgin, God-chosen Maiden, and honor Your holy image, and bring healing to all who flow with faith.

Video about the icon of the Virgin "Indestructible Wall".