Icon of the guarantor of the Sinful Mother of God: meaning, what will help and photos
Icon of the Martyr of Sinners: how the icon of the Martyr of Sinners will help, how to pray to the icon of the Martyr, the history of the origin of the icon, where it is located
What does the icon help with?
The icon retained its name based on the text written on it., which tells that: "The guarantor of sinners to My Sons ...".
There are many possible interpretations of this phrase., one of them is “a surety for sinners before the Lord.” The Heavenly Virgin "Guide of sinners" gave healing to many people, she is the cause of countless miracles.
People come to the miraculous Icon with prayer in moments of severe spiritual torment, in days of despair, to ask for the protection of sinners and the grant of repentance, to heal ailments.
The meaning of the icon
According to scientists, this Holy Image appeared for the first time in a South Russian church, which is on the territory of the present Ukrainian or Belarusian state. The reason for the appearance of such an image is explained by the custom to draw the Image of the Divine Infant and the Virgin in one icon. Such an Icon personifies the power of faith, hope and love, pure and unshakable.
There is no other similar Image of the Mother of God, which would carry the meaning of such a strong service to the Almighty, as the "Guide of the Sinners." The Icon depicts the feeling of the Mother of God's love for the human race and intercession before God. What is the help of the "Guide of the Sinners"? The power of the Image is to pray to the Powers of Heaven for the entire human race, regardless of whether a person carries good or evil in himself, whether he has sins, and whether he repents of them. With the same strength of motherly love, the Mother of God grants forgiveness to everyone.
The face appears as the undisputed Defender, the Petitioner between the repentant people and God Jesus Christ.
The meaning inherent in this icon reflects the very essence of the service of the Blessed One - as the Intercessor and Patroness of the human race. The description of the icon reproduces this mountainous location of the Blessed Virgin.
As a rule, on these icons, the forms or images of the Mother of God and the Divine Infant are framed by twelve pentagonal stars, six from each side.
The Mother of God herself is represented on the icon to the waist. With her left hand, she embraces the Savior, and with her right she stretches out to him with a plea for support. The Baby Savior responds to the Mother’s prayer with a distinctive gesture: He grabs her hand with both hands in such a way that the thumb of the Almighty is in his right hand, and the small one and the next one of the middle fingers are in his left hand. With this gesture of consent, the offspring of the Most High certifies the Most Holy One that he will constantly support her prayers for sinners.
In the area of the head of the Mother and the Child of God, there is a crown of amber origin, decorated with pearls and expensive stones, which indicates the South Russian origin of the icon. Scrolls with texts are drawn in 4 corners of the composition, prescribing a reliable path to eternal joy.
An ancient original mark has been preserved on the icon, which says: “I am the guarantor of sinners to My Son ...”. The meaning of this text is that the Lord will constantly take into account the words of the Virgin, her prayers for the entire human race.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to preserve the original true story of the appearance of the icon. It is only well known that for the first time this holy of holies performed a miracle in the middle of the 19th century in the Nikolaevsky Monastery.
For the first time, the face helped a weak child, for whom the mother prayed. He recovered.
As a result of this, numerous believers began to gather at the cathedral, who made petitions to the icon of the Mother of God for the healing of diseases or the healing of worries.
In addition, the face became very famous during the cholera epidemic, some thanks to it and coped with the disease.
History
For the first time, the Icon is mentioned along with the name of Prince Samuil Koretsky, who, under the onslaught of representatives of the Ottoman and Catholic people, was forced to accept Western beliefs. At the same time, the prince turned to his sister with a request to take the Holy Image from the prince's chapel and leave it in safe hands.
Since then, the Icon has been kept in the chambers of the Holy Trinity Korets Rivne Church. After some time, the list of the Image could be seen in the Ostroh Ukrainian Church.
The miraculous icon was transferred to the Holy Trinity Monastery on Thursday, the day of Pentecost, which became the day of veneration of this Image.
The power of the Icon has been confirmed over the years by the creation of extraordinary miracles that happened not so long ago from the present time. For example, in the first half of the 20th century, a villager was brought to the temple, whose behavior left much to be desired - he was aggressive and inadequate. By outward signs, it could be argued that this man suffered from a severe mental illness.
Priest Barsanuphius held a sacred service with the mentally ill, which was supposed to have a positive effect on the possessed and help him heal. At the end of the solemn divine service there was a heavenly thunder. The patient immediately fell unconscious to the ground. As soon as the villager regained consciousness, there was no trace of his illness, he was completely healthy.
In 1924, unprecedented rainy weather swept the earth. All rivers burst their banks. On the day of celebration of Pentecost, the clergy of the churches went on a crusade through the outskirts of the city, carrying the miraculous Icon into the very downpour. As soon as the Saints crossed the threshold of the temple - the weather cleared up, and the rain subsided, and by the end of the carrying of the Icon, it stopped altogether.
Memorial day and celebration dates icons
Three times a year, the Orthodox honor the Shrine:
Thursday for Trinity.
Where the Image is stored: temples and churches
The most fertile and ancient Icon is kept in the maiden monastery of the Koretsky Holy Resurrection Church.
In other churches there are lists of the same Icon of the Mother of God:
In the Moscow Church of St. Nicholas;
In the Moscow Church of the Deposition of the Robe in Leonov;
In the Verkhneufaleisky Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother of God;
In the Bryansk Transfiguration Church.
Miracles and help icons
Reading a prayer in front of the Holy Icon can help to receive forgiveness for sins.
In addition, the Icon can be turned to during periods of despondency, sorrow, despair, since such a state in which a person lives is also considered sinful, since it takes away vital energy and weakens the spirit and body.
Reading a prayer to the Mother of God gives strength to correct the spirit, establish peace of mind, and get hope for future plans.
When and why do they pray to the Blessed Virgin "The guarantor of Sinners"
If quarrels arise in the family, a series of troubles follows, you can also turn to the Blessed Mother of God and ask for her patronage, protection of yourself and your family. Among other things, the wonderworking of the Icon will have a positive effect on the petition for healing from mental and bodily ailments. Reading a common prayer can prevent the spread of an epidemic of dangerous diseases such as plague, cholera and others. The main condition that should be observed when referring to the "Surety" is the awareness of our sinfulness, but the desire to take the path of correction.
Where should the Icon stand and hang?
It is best to choose a home prayer corner, the so-called home iconostasis, to store this Holy Icon. Here you can place not only the "Guide of the Sinners", but also other Icons of the Mother of God.
Be kept by the Lord!
