Italian journey of the myrrh-streaming icon “Softener of evil hearts. Prayer for the installation of the seven-arrow icon

The icon "Tenderness of Evil Hearts" depicts the Virgin Mary. Seven swords are pointed at her, symbolizing the suffering, pain, sins of man. The image has a "sister" called "Seven-shooter". She is depicted in the same way with one difference - the arrows are located on two sides (on the left - 3, on the right - 4), and in the "Softener of Evil Hearts" one of the swords is located below.

Experts in icon painting identify two images. Often you can find the names of one under the image of another. Such a mistake is not considered gross. The celebration of the "Seven Shooter" and "Softener of Evil Hearts" takes place on the same day.

Origin of the icon

Nothing is known exactly about the origin of the shrine. Experts know that she is of Northern Russian origin. The original image was created a very long time ago, so no records of its history have been preserved.

An analysis of the image painted on canvas pasted on the board made it possible to determine that it refers to XVIII century. This is evidenced by the type of paints, their condition. It is obvious that the examined canvas is a list from an earlier icon.

Interpretations of the image

The symbolism of the image is multifaceted. It can be interpreted in different ways, and each meaning will be correct in its own way. Three main explanations:

• Gospel - associated with the lines of the Gospel, which were addressed to the Virgin Mary.
• Swords - 7 sins that threaten every person.
• Swords are a physical threat. The birth of Orthodoxy is associated with persecution. Everyone who preached the faith put himself in danger.

Gospel interpretation

On the appointed day, the Mother of God brought her baby to the temple - this was required by the Law of Moses. The local priest Simeon was enlightened - he spent his whole life in fasting and prayer, so he saw the souls of people, could prophesy and work miracles. He saw the holy spirit, understood that the newborn was the Son of God. Simeon told Mary about the greatness of her baby, but warned that she would suffer because of the sacrifice that her son would bring.

“And to You Yourself a weapon will pierce the soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed,” the prophet compared mental suffering with physical pain. The fact that there are seven swords on the icon is not an accident. The number means completeness, completeness.

"Simeon's prophecy" is the unofficial name of the icon. She found it because of the gospel lines.

7 Sins

7 swords - as seven sinful passions that threaten a person and destroy the soul: anger, envy, gluttony, adultery, despondency, greed, pride. During severe trials, they also threatened the Virgin Mary during her earthly life. But she did not succumb to sins and went her way with a humble soul and faith in the Almighty. It is believed that through the “Softening of Evil Hearts”, the Mother of God is able to discern any of the sinful feelings in a person and help get rid of him. The icon of the Mother of God reminds us that we must endure all life's hardships, believing in God and humbly obeying his will.

Miraculous acquisition of the image

According to legend, the image was found in the 17th or 18th century in one of the cities Vologda region. One peasant suffered almost all his life from lameness - neither doctors, nor healers, nor prayers helped. He had already lost hope of being cured and humbly carried his cross. Once, in a dream, a holy face came to him, who ordered him to visit the local Theological Church and find the image of the Mother of God in the bell tower, where the most dilapidated icons were kept.

At first, the priests did not believe the man and refused to let him go to the ancient shrines. He came three times and only on the third they took pity on him and went to the bell tower. But there was not a single image in the room itself. Holy Mother of God. The peasant did not despair and continued his search. It turned out that the icon served as one of the steps, was covered with mud, and therefore was not seen before. It was an unforgivable sacrilege - they walked on the holy face with their feet. She was immediately washed and a prayer ceremony was held. The chromate has left the man.

Miracles

In 1830, an epidemic of a terrible disease raged in the North of the Empire. She literally devastated Vologda and its outskirts. The bishop ruling at that time blessed the procession. "Softener of Evil Hearts" was moved to one of the churches in the city. Everyone could come and pray before the holy face for salvation. The epidemic soon subsided.

The fate of the image is unknown. Back in 1930, he was hidden in the Church of St. John the Theologian. It was closed and resumed its work relatively recently. But this shrine was not in it.

"Softener of Evil Hearts" - a new miraculous shrine

The acquisition of one of the miraculous images happened in our days. In 1997, something tragic happened to Orthodox world event - the "Iberian-Montreal" myrrh-streaming icon was stolen. She mysteriously disappeared the day her keeper died. After some time, the pious Russian woman Margarita bought the image “Softener of Evil Hearts” in one of the church shops.

Catastrophe prediction

At first glance, the shrine was no different from the others. But soon she began to stream myrrh. Moreover, she did not do this haphazardly, but reacted to important events taking place in the world. The face of the Virgin changed when in 1999 Moscow was shaken by explosions of houses - black circles were clearly visible under the eyes, and the smell of incense began to be heard around the apartment. After the death of the Kursk, bloody wounds appeared on the shrine. To this day, the image is covered with drops of blood in anticipation of tragic events. Many who approached the shrine say that they did not leave the feeling of communication with a living being that understands them and sympathizes.

Wanderings of the shrine around the world

Now the icon is being carried around the world by Margarita's husband. A precious ark was created for her, a chapel was built. The list was present at the election of the new Patriarch of All Rus'.

The keeper of the icon says that she herself chooses the paths of wandering and always finds herself where she needs to be. Any most logical plans of the owner always collapse in an instant, and what seemed incredible becomes possible.

What do they pray for

Many are interested in what the image helps with. The Most Holy Theotokos is our common mother, intercessor before God and the Son. Her image on "Softener of Evil Hearts" is prayed for various things:

• to leave an evil thought, intention or to save their ill-wishers from them;
• return to the true spiritual path, take away doubts in one's faith that appear in difficult situations;
• many prayers to the shrine are directed to get rid of diseases, protect soldiers.

In fact, it is not so important why you pray in front of this or that shrine, what images of saints are on it. The main thing is that the petition be submitted with pure thoughts, from the bottom of the heart - then it will be heard and passed on to the Savior.

Many people know that the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts”, beloved and revered by all Orthodox people, has sister by the name of "Seven-shooter". Outwardly, they are very similar, both depict the image of the Virgin with seven swords or arrows stuck in her chest. Russian Orthodox Church, considering them to be versions (varieties) of a common iconographic type, recognizes their identity and unites the days of celebration. Talking about one of them, it is impossible not to mention the other.

Are there any differences between these two icons?

The external difference between the “sisters” is only that the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts”, the photo of which is presented at the beginning of the article, depicts the Mother of God with three swords stuck on the left, three on the right, and one on the bottom. The Seven-Shot icon depicts four swords on the left and three on the right. However, this feature is often ignored by icon painters. One often sees an inscription on the icon that does not correspond to the location of the swords. By the way, sometimes instead of swords there can be arrows. What does this weapon symbolize, piercing the chest of the Blessed Virgin? In the Orthodox Church, two interpretations of this image are accepted.

Gospel interpretation of the image

The first of them relates this symbolism to a well-known episode from the New Testament. The Gospel tells how on the appointed day the Infant Jesus was brought to the temple, as required by the Law of Moses. In the temple, the Mother of God with Jesus in her arms and her betrothed Joseph were met by an old priest named Simeon. He was righteous and spent his life in fasting and prayer.

For many years, the words of the Holy Scripture lived in his soul, in which the birth of the Son of God from a virgin was predicted. Seeing Mary with Jesus in her arms, he saw God in him through the Holy Spirit. Filled with the consciousness of a fulfilled prophecy, Simeon turned to Mary with words in which he told about all the greatness of what had happened, but foretold Her suffering as a result of the atoning sacrifice made by Her son.

Simeon's prophecy

In the words addressed to Mary, he likened suffering to a weapon that pierces the soul. Such an interpretation gave rise to the fact that the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" received another, unofficial, name - "Simeon's Prophecy". It is no coincidence that suffering is represented in the form of swords, and on some icons - arrows. In any case, the weapon is a symbol of spilled blood.

The answer to the question of why it is customary to depict seven swords on an icon can be found in biblical texts. The number seven always symbolizes the fullness and redundancy of something. It is precisely the fullness of the suffering of the Mother of God, who saw her Son crucified on the cross for the atonement of the sins of the whole world, that the seven swords piercing Her chest should express.

The Orthodox Church also accepts a different interpretation of the image. In accordance with it, the icon expresses the suffering of the Mother of God caused to Her by human sins. The number seven symbolizes the seven deadly sins that the Holy Scriptures speak of. This topic is so important that it is worth dwelling on it in more detail.

Sins that destroy the human soul

Curiously, in the tradition of early christian church East, the so-called "eight" scheme for calculating sins was adopted. "Septenary", adopted in our church, it became only in the VI century. It was introduced by Pope Gregory I, who went down in history under the name Gregory the Great. In some modern schemes The order of sins leading to the death of the soul changes, but pride is always recognized as the most serious of them. It is she who pushes people to a variety of unseemly acts, and sometimes to crimes. Pride is followed by avarice, envy, anger, lust, gluttony (gluttony) and despondency. It is not accidentally included in this black list. Despondency is always generated by a person's unbelief in the omnipotence of God and His help.

Where did the image come from

“Softener of Evil Hearts” is an icon of Northern Russian origin. Tradition says that the creation of the original miraculous image dates back to ancient times. However, the analysis of the icon, painted on canvas pasted on a board, forces us to attribute its appearance to the 18th century. Obviously, this is a list made from an earlier sample. In the pre-revolutionary years, the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" was in one of the monasteries in the Vologda province.

The legend of finding a miraculous image

Tradition has preserved for us the history of the miraculous appearance of this image. It tells how a peasant who lived not far from Vologda, long years suffered from lameness. No matter how much he turned to doctors and healers, he did not receive help. He had already humbled himself and was ready to carry this cross until the end of his days.

But one day, in a dream, the peasant heard a mysterious voice, commanding him to go to the Theological Church for healing, and there, on the bell tower, where old, dilapidated icons were kept, find the image of the Most Holy Theotokos and pray before it. With all his heart, the peasant believed what he heard and went to church. However, it took a long time to persuade the clergy to allow him to undertake a search. Only after asking him three times did they go up to the bell tower with him.

Here, to their horror, they really found the icon of the Virgin, covered with a layer of dirt. As a simple board, it was used on the stairs. This was the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts". There was obvious sacrilege, because the image, even if it was old, was stepped on with their feet, climbing the stairs. When the icon was thoroughly washed, it was taken to the church and prayed. Soon the lameness left the peasant.

A new miracle revealed by the icon

Miracles revealed by holy icons are not uncommon in Rus'. That's miraculous icon"Softener of Evil Hearts" could have been lost among other holy images, if not for a new miracle that glorified her. In previous centuries, epidemics often occurred in our country, sometimes claiming tens of thousands of lives. One such epidemic occurred in 1830. Having seized the North of Russia, it produced terrible devastation in Vologda.

With the blessing of the ruling bishop, the icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" was transferred to Vologda and placed in one of the churches of the city. The pious townspeople greeted the shrine with a procession. The flow of people to her did not dry out. This is not surprising, because the prayer to the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" brought healing from ailments and help in everyday troubles.

Unfortunately, the fate of the icon after the revolution is unknown. In 1930, the Church of St. John the Theologian, where the image was located, was closed, and services have resumed in it today. But that icon disappeared without a trace.

The Appearance of a New Miraculous Icon

In our days, another miraculous image has been found, known as the myrrh-streaming icon "Softener of Evil Hearts". She is unique in many ways. First of all, this miraculous icon is made in a typographical way, which is quite rare in such cases. Only by the providence of God, unknown to us, can we explain that this icon, bought in a simple church shop, was suddenly filled with a life unknown to us. Many who approached her testify: they could not leave the feeling that they were communicating with a living being.

The miraculous appearance of this icon was preceded by tragic events. In autumn 1997, with mysterious circumstances another myrrh-streaming icon disappeared - "Iberian-Montreal". It happened on the day of the martyrdom of her guardian. However, it is gratifying to realize that the Most Holy Theotokos has not abandoned the Orthodox people. After a short time, a pious Muscovite named Margarita bought an image "Softener of Evil Hearts" in a church shop.

Icon exuding myrrh

At first glance, the icon did not differ in any way from the other icons displayed in the window. The woman brought it home and placed it on a shelf among other images. Miracles began immediately. Margarita noticed drops that appeared on the surface of the icon. It turned out that this is the world. The myrrh-streaming icon “Softener of Evil Hearts” began to react to all events of any importance taking place in the world.

Before the explosions of houses in the capital in 1999, it was noticed that the face of the Virgin on the icon suddenly changed. Dark circles under the eyes sharply appeared, and the smell of incense spread throughout the apartment. In a day tragic death submarine "Kursk" on the surface of the image appeared bleeding wounds. Since then, it has become so: the image is constantly streaming myrrh, and on the eve of tragic events, it is covered with drops of blood.

There is also a lot of evidence that the prayer to the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" brings healing from diseases. Such facts are recorded in a special journal.

World famous miraculous image

Now the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts", whose importance is constantly growing, travels a lot around the world. A precious ark was made for her, and a chapel was built in the Moscow region. When a new Patriarch of All Rus' was elected in Moscow in 2009, the myrrh-streaming icon was in the hall where this historic event took place.

The miraculous properties of the image are also manifested in the fact that he literally chooses routes for travel himself. The keeper of the icon - the husband of the same Margaret, who the image appeared to - testifies that it is impossible to outline anything in advance. Everything happens by will invisible forces. What seemed simple turns out to be unrealizable, and the incredible is performed easily and simply. The icon "Softener of Evil Hearts", the photo of which completes the article, is this famous icon. She never stops helping people.

Troparion to the miraculous icon

The troparion to the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" strikes with the depth of feelings and thoughts inherent in it. Even people who are not churched, but have a sensitive soul and a kind heart, cannot listen to him indifferently. It is very characteristic that it begins with a petition for the softening of our own hearts and ends with words for deliverance from death in our own hardness of heart and the hardness of our neighbors. The great truth is contained in this troparion: the path to the improvement of the world begins with oneself, but one should follow this path only with the help of God.

Akathist to the miraculous image

In terms of spiritual mood, the akathist to the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts” is close to the troparion. In printed editions, its text is preceded by an indication that it should be read in case of any manifestations of hostility, whether it be a confrontation in the family or at work. They resort to it when someone tries to rise above others or humiliate their neighbor. And although, by its nature, an akathist is, first of all, a laudatory hymn, everywhere one can trace the idea that we are God's creations and are powerless without his help. Created in the image and likeness of God, we must be worthy of our Creator and His Most Pure Mother.

Icon from the Don banks

One is associated with the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts" interesting story that took place during the Second World War. On the banks of the Don, near the city of Pavlovsk, there was an Italian military unit who fought on the side of the Germans. Soviet artillery led to the area where the Italians were, massive fire. Wanting to hide from the fire and escape from certain death, the soldiers hid in the chalk caves, which are found in abundance on the banks of the river. And then one of the Italians found an old icon in the cave labyrinths.

It was one of the lists from the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts". When the fire died down, he took it to the regimental chaplain. Italians are also Christians, although they profess Catholicism. The chaplain, realizing the value of the find, placed the icon in a field church. It soon became clear that the found icon had previously been in a cave cave blown up by the Bolsheviks. monastery. The Italians called it the Don icon in honor of the river on the banks of which it was found by them.

The miraculous image brought alive from the fire of that terrible war these Italians, who have become a bargaining chip in someone else's ruthless political game. The veterans of the regiment testified that they saw their relatives again only thanks to the intercession of the Mother of God, sent down through the icon, which they continue to call the Don.

Thus, the Most Pure Mother of God shows her help and mercy through icons that are very close and similar, like sisters. These are the "Softener of Evil Hearts", the "Seven-shooter" icon and the "Donskaya" icon now stored in Italy. They belong to a single iconographic type and are united in their spiritual content.

That's how amazing it is - the old icon "Softener of Evil Hearts". What does it protect us all from? Probably from ourselves, from our anger and anger. And if, after prayers addressed to the icon, the heart of each of us softens, then the arrows of suffering will cease to pierce the chest of the Most Holy Theotokos.

All of us on life path face various difficulties. However, they can be dealt with through prayer. It can enlighten a person, give him strength and desire to fight. The main thing is sincere faith in the power of the religious text and observance of the main church canons. The topic of our today's article is the prayer to the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts".

The meaning and power of the image

The image of the Softening Evil Hearts icon is quite interesting. Here, first of all, the Virgin Mary is represented, pierced by seven swords. This figure was not chosen by chance, since from the very beginning of Christianity it denoted the fullness of everything that exists in the world. At the same time, the face of the Virgin is an opportunity for a person to feel all the suffering that the Queen of Heaven went through. However, not only this meaning is embedded in the seven-shooter icon. It is believed that in this case, the seven denotes the main human sins. This image seems to tell people that no atrocities will remain hidden from the Virgin.

Some Christians hang this icon on the wall opposite front door Houses. However, before doing this, do not forget to thoroughly wash the place where you are going to hang it. Moreover, for the first time, the prayer will need to be read before the image ends up on the wall.

Read prayers with good intentions and bright thoughts. In this case, you will receive for your family the strongest amulet from people angry with you and envious people. Be sure to hang such an icon in front of the front door so that the Virgin Mary sees everyone entering your house. So you protect your loved ones from the negative energy that comes from ill-wishers.

It is very important to buy a candle in the church and light it in front of the icon every time you are going to pronounce this sacred text.

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Most detailed description: prayer of the mother of God with seven arrows in Russian - for our readers and subscribers.

The icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows is recognized as one of the most miraculous. For hundreds of years, Orthodox Christians have been praying near this image, turning to the Blessed Mother for help if there were rebellions and riots, uprisings and unrest in the country. Prayer of the Seven Arrows Mother of God helps to find peace and happiness, prevent strife and prevent quarrels. With its help, it is easy to renew relations with people, to avoid disagreements and enmity.

The universal veneration of the holy image of the Seven-shot Mother of God falls on August 26. This is the day when Vologda was saved from cholera in the most miraculous way. In 1830, the townspeople fervently prayed in front of the icon, then they made a procession around the city. The prayers of the townspeople were heard, and the Mother of God of the Seven Shooters delivered Vologda from a terrible fate.

Sincere prayer in front of the icon can alleviate mental and physical suffering, end strife and improve relationships with friends, relatives and loved ones.

Most often they pray to the icon in cases when someone's heart has been enslaved by malice, when it is necessary to reconcile the warring parties and save people from inappropriate struggle. The most effective and efficient effect will be a sincere appeal to the Most Holy Theotokos. Prayer must come straight from the heart.

In the process of turning to God, a Christian receives heavenly grace, acquires a divine blessing, cleanses the soul, mind and heart. In the process of praying before the holy image, the believer understands himself, looks into his soul, opening it to the eyes of angels.

The seven-shot Most Holy Theotokos provides special assistance to believers. It delivers people's hearts from anger, pacifies human characters, saves from adversity and strengthens the faith of earthly inhabitants in miracles.

What is asked of the Mother of God?

In addition to the basic requests to protect the heart from anger, Orthodox often read prayers to the icon of the Seven-shot Mother of God in order to ask the saints for health. Very often, the fault of all diseases is hatred, envy and malice, which has settled in the hearts of people. The Mother of God delivers her children from sinful torment, bestowing good health.

Often they turn to send down good luck. Psalms addressed to the Mother of God of Seven Arrows are universal - they contain the main requests of mankind, which are directed to the health of the soul.

Thus, the image of the Most Holy One for several centuries brought salvation to mankind, having performed many miracles. However, in the post-revolutionary period, the Miraculous Image disappeared, but the Mother of God continues to help those in need to this day. Anyone can pray to the myrrh-streaming image in Moscow on Devichye Pole by visiting the Church of the Archangel Michael.

What to pray for and how to perform a sacred act?

Everyone decides for himself what to pay attention to during prayers to the Seven-shot Mother of God. It is allowed to say the prayer of the Seven-shot Icon, being in close proximity to the heavenly image. In a specially designated place, it is recommended to put a lit candle, then start a conversation with the Mother of God.

All prayers contain requests for the salvation of the soul, and therefore are universal. It is necessary to pronounce the text from a pure heart, there should not be any malicious intent in the head. You can ask for help for yourself and others.

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos

In Christianity, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, one of the most revered personalities and the greatest of Christian saints.

Christian prayer in front of the icon of the Seven Arrows: comments

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I am often overcome by strife in my vain soul. I often get angry at the people closest to me, at my relatives. and at such moments I always start to pray, and I pray to the icon of the seven-arrowed Mother of God, which will give me peace and pacification of my anger and anger, in prayer to her I always cry, I always do it sincerely, as I sincerely and passionately read a prayer, and I do this repeatedly. I noticed that after reading it, it is always easier for me, I begin to look at the problems that caused bouts of anger and anger in me differently, I forgive everyone around me and forgive myself and thank this icon for everything!

I am very guilty before my God and the Most Holy Theotokos. I am a sinner, I am guilty before my son and his wife ... In the heat of the moment I said a lot of superfluous things to them ... Now they have deprived me of seeing my granddaughters ... Now I suffer from this, I do not blame anyone, I myself am to blame for everything. I pray, I read prayers, I repent. For all the will of God, will the Lord my God hear my sin? .... If anyone reads this revelation of mine, then help me with your prayers to soften the hearts of my son and daughter-in-law ... Take care of relationships, cherish every minute of your life and those who love you people. God bless my dear readers)))

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Prayer of the Mother of God "Softener of evil hearts"

There are a great many images of the Holy Virgin depicted on the icons and lists from them, one of the most revered and famous is the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts”, also referred to as “Seven Arrows”. Today it is revered as miraculous, and the prayer for the softening of evil hearts is used by believers as a petition for recovery from serious illnesses, elimination of anger and intolerance, cure for serious infections, and granting peace and tranquility.

Iconographic reference

The icon depicts the Mother of God alone. Moreover, there is a difference between the icons "Softener of evil hearts" and "Seven-shooter".

In the first case, the Virgin is pierced by swords, located three on the right and left, and the seventh below.

In the second, the Virgin is pierced by arrows, three on one side and four on the other. Swords and arrows are a prototype of the deep sadness that the Great Benefactor carried in her soul all her life.

Finding an ancient icon

The following has long been known about the first glorification of the "Seven-shooter" image. A peasant from one of the districts of the Vologda province for a long time suffered from pain in his legs and limped heavily, it was very difficult for him to walk and the man's body was very relaxed. He was treated for a long time by many healers and healers, but nothing helped him. But only the Mother of God was able to restore his lost health.

Once, during a dream, a commanding voice was heard, instructing him to climb the church bell tower, find there an ancient icon of the Theotokos and pray fervently before it. Only then will he be granted the desired healing from a serious illness. The peasant came to the temple twice, talked about the "night order" and tried to fulfill the decree given to him in a dream vision, but the ministers of the church did not believe him and did not let him into the bell tower. For the third time, seeing the persistence of the ailing lame man, the acolytes went to meet him: the invalid climbed the belfry and immediately found the icon. She was lying in the dust by the stairs and the ringers, not noticing the shrine under their feet, walked straight along it, as if on an ordinary board. The icon was immediately cleaned of dust, washed of dirt, and a prayer service was served. The peasant, who prayed earnestly during the service, soon received the coveted healing.

Prayer Rules

Prayer for the softening of evil hearts is one of the most powerful prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. In order for the requested to be realized as quickly as possible, it is necessary:

• come to an Orthodox monastery;
• put a candle in front of the icon of Jesus Christ;
• kiss the lips and forehead to the Holy Crucifix;
• go to the icon "Softener of evil hearts" or "Seven-shooter", light a candle and read a prayer (you can pray in your own words).

You can pray at home in front of the icon. To do this, you need to purchase a candle in the church, light it during prayer and ask the Queen of Heaven for help in business and intercession before the Lord for the bestowal of Divine Grace.

Prayer before the icon

According to a long-established tradition, before the face of the Holy Virgin, they pray for their enemies, for the mitigation of enmity between people and for the bestowal of a feeling of mercy.

Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but our arrows, which torment You, are horrified. Do not give us, merciful Mother, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, Thou art truly evil hearts Softening.

To the Chosen Virgin Mary, the highest of all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we appeal with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, as our earthly one, and do with us according to your mercy, let's call you ti:

Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

O much-sorrowful Mother of God, softening of evil hearts and surpassing all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the earth, accept our many painful sighs and save us under the shelter of Your mercy. We don’t know any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as if you have boldness to the One who was born from You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we unstumblingly reach the Kingdom of Heaven, even with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the One God now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

O who will not please Thee, Virgin of Grace, who will not sing of Your mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us in the evil of the perishing, dissolve our hearts with love and send Your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace to those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You stretch out Your love for us, if the world persecutes us - You accept us, give us grace-filled power patience - without grumbling endure trials in this world experienced. Oh lady! Soften the hearts evil people who rise against us, may their hearts not perish in evil - but beseech, O Gracious One, Thy Son and our God, may their hearts die in peace, but the devil - the father of malice - be put to shame! We, singing Your mercy to us, evil, indecent, we will sing to You, O Wonderful Lady Virgin of Grace, hear us at this hour, contrite hearts of those who have, protect us with peace and love for each other and for our enemies, eradicate from us all malice and enmity, let us sing to You and Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Important! Your desire will be fulfilled only if it does not contradict the Commandments of the Lord and if it is the Will of God!

Myrrh-streaming miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is kept on Maiden's Field in Moscow, in the church of Michael the Archangel. The celebration of the icon, also called "Simeon's prophecy", takes place annually on August 26 and on the week of All Saints.

Prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows from loneliness

In the tradition of Orthodoxy, there are a lot of different icon-painting images of the Mother of God. Most of them are little known, being purely local shrines. However, there are examples marked by general church veneration. Among them, with its unusualness, the image called the Seven-shooter stands out. This icon, as well as the prayers that are offered before it, will be discussed in this article.

The meaning of the image

The seven-shooter icon of the Mother of God has another name - "Softener of Evil Hearts." More rarely, it is also called Simeon's prophecy. At its core, this icon is an illustration of the event of the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord, that is, the feast of the Meeting of the Lord, described in the Gospel. When Jesus Christ was still a baby, his mother, that is, the Mother of God, brought him for the first time to the Jerusalem temple. There they were met by a righteous man named Simeon. According to legend, this man was one of the translators of the Holy Scriptures into Greek language that took place in Egypt three hundred years before the birth of the Savior. When Simeon translated the book of the prophet Isaiah, he doubted whether it was written correctly that a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son. After hesitating, he nevertheless decided that this was a mistake, and wrote the word "woman" in the translation. At the same moment, an angel appeared before him, who informed him that the original prophecy about the conception of a virgin was true, and in order to dispel his doubts, he would be given the opportunity to see this wonderful baby. And so Simeon had been waiting for this meeting (meeting - in Slavonic) for three hundred years at the temple. And finally, I waited. When Mary handed the baby to him in her arms, a prophetic spirit descended on him, and he spoke a prophecy about the newborn Jesus, noting that his mother's "weapon would pierce the soul." It is this weapon, that is, the suffering of the Mother of God, that is symbolically depicted on the Seven-shooter icon in the form of seven swords piercing her heart. Seven swords are depicted, since in the biblical tradition this number means completeness and completeness.

This legend is no doubt apocryphal to the original Christian tradition. But this does not detract from its moral significance, which gave birth to a second, more practical interpretation. Since Mary is revered in Orthodoxy as the heavenly queen and spiritual mother of all Christians, the weapon that pierces her is not only grief from the torment Jesus Christ accepted on the cross, but also human sins, for the sake of which he suffered this crucifixion. Seven swords in this context mean the seven deadly sins that pierce the loving and grieving heart of the Mother of God.

Origin of the image

Where this icon came from, no one knows. According to a pious legend, it was discovered by a peasant from Vologda, who was seriously ill with lameness and partial paralysis. No doctors could cure him. Once, in a dream, he was instructed to climb the bell tower of the local church of St. John the Theologian and take the icon from there. Of course, the clergy of the cathedral did not take this revelation seriously and twice refused the old man's request, knowing full well that there were no icons there. But the peasant was persistent, and in the end he was allowed to climb the belfry in order to ascertain for himself the meaninglessness of his own words. However, having barely gone upstairs, he recognized the icon in one of the boards, which served as a step on the stairs. The image was immediately lowered down, cleaned and served a prayer service. It was then that the first prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows was uttered, as a result of which the peasant was completely healed. Since then, miracles began to happen from the icon. And this, in turn, led to the spread of fame about the miraculous image. They began to make lists from it, of which there are now a huge number in several varieties. The original image after the repressions of the 1930s, unfortunately, disappeared, it has not yet been found.

What do they pray for in front of the Seven-shot image of the Mother of God

As before any icon, the prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows can be dedicated to any occasion. However, the specificity of the image has formed a special sphere of needs, mainly in which they turn to Mary in front of this icon. First of all, these are requests for peace and for overcoming anger, hatred and revenge on the part of someone. Actually, that is why it was nicknamed "Softener of Evil Hearts." Offended people, stern bosses, strict parents and teachers - in all these cases, a prayer can be addressed to the icon of the Seven Arrows. How to pray to the Mother of God does not really matter. Examples of prayers will be given below, but in general you can refer to Mary in your own words, as long as they are sincere. What matters is not the beauty of prayer, but a fervent believing heart. If this condition is met, then without a doubt, the prayer to the icon of the Seven Arrows will be heard. When to pray, how, how much - it doesn't matter.

The text of the prayer in front of the Seven Arrow Icon

For example, we will nevertheless cite several generally accepted texts that are read in churches at public services and at home by believers. The main prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Shooters in Russian translation sounds like this:

“Oh, much-suffering Mother of God, surpassing all the daughters of the earth in her purity and in her sufferings that you endured on earth! Accept our mournful prayers and keep us under the protection of your mercy. Because we do not have another shelter and such an ardent intercessor as you - we do not know. You have boldness in prayers to the one born by you, so help and save us with your prayers so that we can easily reach heavenly kingdom and there with all the saints to sing the one Trinity - God, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen!"

Such is the usual prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows. The queen of the Christian faith is represented in it as an intercessor, which she is, according to the ideas of Orthodox Christians. There are also more short prayers dedicated to this image. They have a special liturgical purpose and are called troparion and kontakion.

Troparion, tone 5

Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and destroy the attacks of those who hate us, and deliver our soul from embarrassment, looking at your holy image. By your compassion and mercy towards us, we are brought to tenderness and we kiss your wounds, but we are afraid of our arrows that torment you. Do not let us, good mother, perish in our hardness of heart from the cruelty of our neighbors, since you are truly a softening of evil hearts.

Kontakion, tone 2

By your grace, mistress, soften evil hearts, send benefactors, protecting them from all evil, praying for you fervently before your holy icons for good.

The kontakion, the troparion and the official prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows reflect its main idea - the overcoming of evil in the hearts. However, this icon also serves as a symbol of heartfelt sorrow, so any suffering of the soul can be poured out in front of this image. For example, it may be a request for help in arranging a happy personal life.

Prayer to the icon of the Seven-shot Mother of God from loneliness

O lady-mistress of the Mother of God, pour out your great mercy on me, giving me the strength to get rid of the heavy burden of the loneliness of the soul. Free me from every evil curse, from the influence of unclean spirits, from the evil that has been brought to my life. Amen!

Strong prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God - Softening of evil hearts

The prayer addressed to the Mother of God of Seven Arrows “Softening of Evil Hearts” (other names are “Seven Arrows”, “Simeon's Prophecy”) is aimed at appeasing and calming the warring people. Before the icon of the Mother of God "Simeon's Prophecy" they pray for their enemies, asking to soften their hearts. The icon of the Seven-shot Mother of God also helps to ease mental anguish, overcome hostility in relationships, and instills mercy in people's hearts.

The text of the prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows “Softening of evil hearts”

It is necessary to pray to the Most Pure Mother of God in front of her icon “Seven Arrows” (“Softener of Evil Hearts”) using the following texts:

Description of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Softener of Evil Hearts” (“Seven Arrows”)

The face of the Mother of God “Softener of evil hearts” is very similar to the “Seven-shot” icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, therefore both of them are united by the name “Seven-shot”. The difference between them lies in the location of the arrows:

• at the “Seven-shot” arrow, which pierced the heart of the Virgin, are located on two sides: three - on one side, four - on the other;
• the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts” has the following arrangement of arrows: three on the left, three on the right side, one on the bottom.

On the icon “Softening of Evil Hearts”, the Most Pure Mother of God is depicted alone, with her heart pierced by seven swords (arrows). Sometimes there is also a variety where the Blessed Virgin Mary is written with the baby Christ on her knees. Seven swords (arrows) are a symbol of the prophecy given by St. Simeon the God-Receiver in the Jerusalem Temple during the Candlemas. He predicted that many trials, sorrow and grief were prepared for the lot of the Mother of God at the sight of how her Son would suffer. The swords were not chosen by chance: they mean bloodshed.

The number 7 itself is also endowed with symbolic meaning. Holy Scripture 7 is a sign of completeness, an excess of something. In the case of an icon, this is the fullness of grief and anguish of the heart that fell to the lot of the Blessed Virgin Mary during her earthly life, the fullness of her sorrow. The Mother of God suffers not so much because of the torments of Jesus Christ, but because of the seven deadly human sins that pierce her soul. Thus, swords (arrows) also act as a symbol of sinful passions.

The origin of the icon of the “seven-shooter” Mother of God (“Softener of evil hearts”)

The icon of the “Seven Arrows” Mother of God is extremely revered among believers. The Vologda region is considered to be the birthplace of the icon. Initially, she stayed in the Church of St. John the Theologian, which was located on the banks of the Toshni River. This river flows near Vologda. There is one curious legend about its origin.

A legend tells about a peasant from the Kadnikovsky district, who for many years suffered from incurable lameness. Once he had a dream in which the Divine voice told that his illness would be healed if he found an icon in the bell tower of the Theological Church Holy Mother of God, with faith pray to her, ask for a cure.

The peasant came to the temple, told about his dream, asked to be let inside the bell tower, but the clergy refused to fulfill his request, and so 2 times. The man came for the third time, and his perseverance with perseverance did their job. The peasant was allowed to climb the bell tower, and he immediately found the image of the “Seven-shot” Mother of God.

The icon performed the function of a staircase, and the bell ringers simply walked along it, not suspecting anything. Terrified by the accidental blasphemy, the clergy cleaned and washed the image well, brought it into proper shape, and then served a prayer service, during which the peasant prayed fervently. Immediately after this, a miracle happened: his illness receded, he was completely healed. So the Orthodox Church acquired another icon - the image of the “Seven-pointed” Blessed Virgin Mary.

The image of the “Seven-shot” Mother of God received special fame in 1830, when a cholera epidemic raged in Vologda. The inhabitants of the city held a procession around the city walls, led by an icon. After that, the disease subsided, and soon the epidemic stopped completely.

The miraculous icon disappeared from the Church of St. John the Theologian after the fateful year 1917. No services have been held here since 1930. The parish resumed its activities in 2001, but the icon of the Mother of God of Seven Arrows has not yet returned to its homeland.

In what cases should one turn to the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Softener of Evil Hearts”?

By reading a strong prayer before the image of the Most Holy Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts”, you can improve relations between family members, between relatives and close people, between husband and wife, between children and their parents.

The “seven-shot” Mother of God is able to protect from outbursts of anger, anger and irritation (both her own and other people), from other people's intolerance. The icon helps with any enmity between members of the family or society. The Mother of God is also prayed to during hostilities: she is asked for protection from an enemy attack.

Thank you for the text of the prayer! Children (son and daughter) are at enmity with each other, hate each other, it's just that I no longer have the strength to see all this and endure. A mother's heart hurts. I will pray to the Seven-shot Mother of God. Let her help them come to their senses.

Blessed Virgin Mary, soften our evil hearts, pray to the Lord for us sinners! Pray to God for all my relatives, make sure that they stop being at enmity with each other!

I WILL PRAY TO THE MOTHER OF GOD FOR MY CHILDREN. I HAVE THREE OF THEM.

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So that no one can or dares to harm you, contact Higher Powers with the request . Yes, a person is able to protect himself, but sometimes there are situations when none of us can explain why this is happening, for what, as a punishment for something or in order for a person to learn a lesson, to understand something for myself. If you see that your enemies are weaving networks that you can fall into, if they are at enmity against you, do not let the situation take its course, ask for essence Subtle worlds about help, because their great capabilities are incommensurable with the capabilities of man. For this, there is a church simple prayer Mother of God for taming and humility evil hearts.

A good prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon. Softening of Evil Hearts

“O long-suffering Mother of God, who exalted all the daughters of the earth, in her purity and in the multitude of sufferings that you transferred to the lands, accept our painful sighs and save us under the shelter of your mercy. We don’t know any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as if you have boldness to the One born from You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we unstumblingly reach the Kingdom of Heaven, even with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the one God now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen".

This Orthodox prayer for the softening of evil hearts is read in front of the icon with the blessing of the confessor

Soften our wicked hearts. Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but we are horrified by our arrows, which torment You. Do not give us, Mother of Mercy, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, for Thou art truly softening hearts of evil.

Not only Orthodoxy stands guard over the interests of the believer. In difficult or dangerous life situations that are full of human paths, magic gives its spiritual support. Conspiracy strong prayer to soften evil hearts it is very effective when you need to protect your child, any relative or person dear to you from the harm of ill-wishers. The plot is read over a poppy, and then this poppy must be poured into the pocket of the person for whom this amulet is placed.

“I will sit in a sleigh covered with beavers, sables, foxes and martens. Just as foxes and martens, beavers and sables are majestic between pans and priests, between the world and the village, so my son (name), born in torment, would be majestic between pans and priests, between the world and the village. Court - court, century - century! Who will pick up my poppy, he will give me a court. I close my teeth and lips to evil hearts, and I throw the keys into the sea-ocean. Court - court, century - century! Amen".