Miracle-working words: prayer for blindness in the eyes full description from all the sources we found.
Prayers for eye diseases
In such an ailment as eye disease and loss of vision, one should appeal first of all to our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary (September 8/21) in honor of Her Kazan Icon. It should also be addressed in cases where blindness is at risk. We find the basis for turning to this icon in the circumstances of the appearance of the icon. The first miracles from the Kazan Icon were the healing of people with sore eyes. This is where the popular belief in seeking help for eye diseases arose Holy Mother of God in front of Her Kazan Icon.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her Icon of Kazan
Oh, Most Holy Lady, Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Thy honest and miraculous icon, we pray to Thee: do not turn Thy face away from those who come running to You, beg, O merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep our country peaceful and His Church May he preserve the unshakable saint, and may he deliver from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other imams of help, no other imams of hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the all-powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians: deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, illnesses, troubles and sudden death; Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that, as we gratefully sing of Thy greatness and mercy, manifested over us here on earth, we may be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom, and there, with all the saints, we will glorify the most honorable and magnificent name Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to the righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye
Holy and glorious Great Martyr of Christ Demetrius, quick helper and warm intercessor of those who flow to you with faith! Standing boldly before the Heavenly King, ask Him for forgiveness of our sins, and to free us from the all-destroying plague, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and eternal plagues of eye diseases and: pray to His goodness to spare this city ( this monastery) and every Christian country, petition the Tsar of those reigning for victory against the enemies of the Russian people and for our entire power, peace, silence, firmness in faith and advancement in piety; For us, who honor your honorable memory, ask for grace-filled strengthening for good deeds, so that what is pleasing to our Master, Christ God, is doing here, we will be worthy through your prayers to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and there glorify Him with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for eye diseases and blindness
The village of Tabynskoye lies in the Sterlitamak district of the Ufa province. This icon became famous for many miracles. She appeared in the second half of the 16th century to the hierodeacon of the monastery, which lay near the indicated village. On a large stone at the foot of the mountain, above a source called “Holy Springs”. The icon was carried to Ufa and Kazan and then placed in the monastery. The celebration of this icon takes place on July 8th.
O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, constant prayer book and intercessor for us before God. Oh, our most blessed Mother, who adopted us all at the Cross of Your Son. We thank You, who has asked us for countless blessings through Your prayer. We thank You, who has bestowed many of Your miraculous icons on our country. We thank You, who sent the wondrous icon of Tabynskaya to the Ural region in a time of sorrow, and who showed us Your great icon on the stone. We pray to You, soften our hardened hearts with the dew of Your prayers. Having shown us Your mercy at the source of water, where our bodily illnesses are healed, grant us streams of sorrowful tears and cleanse with them the mud of our sins. At the source of water, with Your holy icon, you showed your blessing to this place, help us to fulfill the Word of the Lord Your Son and to be the salt of the earth. You have revealed Your bright face to us sinners, darkened by sin, to enlighten the darkness of our sins and lead us to a quiet refuge in the eternal abode prepared by the Lord for those who love Him. Amen.
O Most Holy Theotokos, accept these prayers, offered to Your miraculous icons with faith and hope, and please grant, according to Your great and ineffable mercy, healing from (blindness or eye disease) servant (servant) of God (God) (your name or the name of the person you are praying for), humbly praying to You (praying).
Prayer for blindness of eyes
Prayers for eye diseases
Apostle and Evangelist Luke
The Holy Apostle Luke studied the art of medicine and helped people even in his earthly life, especially with eye diseases.
Kontakion, tone 2
Let us praise the true piety of the preacher and the unspeakable mysteries of the rhetorician, the ecclesiastical star, Luke the Divine: for his word was chosen, with Paul the wise teacher of tongues, the only one who knows the heart.
Troparion to the Apostle, tone 3
Apostle Saint Luke, pray to the merciful God that he may grant remission of sins to our souls.
Kontakion to the Apostle, tone 4
As the Church has always acquired the bright star, Apostle Luke, she is enlightened by your many miracles. In the same way we call to Christ: save those who honor by faith the memory of Your Apostle, O Many-Merciful One.
Troparion, tone 5
The apostolic acts of the narrator and the Gospel of Christ are a luminous descriptor, praised by Luke, the glorious being of the Church of Christ, with the sacred hymns of the holy apostle we praise, as a physician existing, human infirmities, natural ailments and ulcers of souls, healing and praying unceasingly for our souls.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
Nikolai Ugodnik not only healed eye diseases, but also restored sight to the blind.
First prayer
Oh, all-merciful Father Nicholas, shepherd and teacher of all who flow with faith to your intercession and call upon you with warm prayer! Strive quickly and deliver Christ’s flock from the wolves that are destroying it; and protect every Christian country and save it with your holy prayers, from worldly rebellion, cowardice, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from famine, flood, fire and vain death; and just as you had mercy on three men sitting in prison and delivered them from the king of wrath and the beating of the sword, have mercy on me too, in mind, word and deed, existing in the darkness of sins, deliver me from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, as through your intercession and help. With His mercy and grace, Christ God will give me a quiet and sinless life to live in this world and will deliver me from my standing, and will give me the gift of grace with all the saints. Amen.
Second prayer
Prayer three
O all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and a sad person, in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me, the accursed one, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment, so that I may always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
To the unmercenary and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian of Arabia
Both brothers studied the art of medicine and helped not only people, but also livestock with many diseases, including eye diseases.
Wonderworkers of glory, physicians of mercilessness, Cosmo and Damian! From your youth you have loved Christ God and kept His commandments with all your heart, even if you give yourself medical teaching, but virtuous life for the sake of living and purity of soul, by the power of Christ God, not only the art of healing, but moreover the inexhaustible grace of healing all sorts of ailments, you received from God by nature. Because of your love and mercy for those who struggle with illnesses, you give healing of illnesses not only to people, but also to cattle, you fill the whole world with your countless miracles, and not only do you heal bodily ailments, but you also enlighten souls with the faith of Christ, strengthen them in the patience of illnesses, and strengthen them in serious illnesses. By correcting your life you admonish people and draw them to Christ through repentance. In the same way, now you will soon hear us, who come to you in front of your honorable icon, young children, asking for your help in the teaching of books, instruct us with your prayers, so that your life will be zealous, not just earthly teaching, but rather in piety and right faith. may they prosper. To those lying on their sick beds, human help to the desperate, but to those who come running warmly with faith and fervent prayer, grant healing of illnesses through your merciful, miraculous visit. Many times, in illness and from severe illnesses, despondency, cowardice and murmuring have come, strengthen and instruct with the grace given to you from God in patience, and instruct, so that they understand God’s holy and good will for them and betray the will of Christ God to themselves and their lives. Those who are ill, but not concerned about correcting their lives, those who do not repent of their sins, those who are hardened in heart, crush them for salvation and call them to repentance, so that those who are weak in body, may remain healthy in soul, and become partakers of God’s saving grace. Save the brethren of this Holy Temple, entrusted to your holy intercession by God, and all those who diligently come running to you unharmed from long illness, from severe and incurable diseases, from weakening of the body, from frenzy of mind, from deadly ulcers, from sudden death, and through your omnipotent intercession to Keep to God those who are firm in the right faith, who advance in piety, who are zealous in good deeds, and who are diligent in prayer to God, so that together with you in the future they will be worthy to sing and glorify the all-holy and magnificent name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. . Amen.
Blessed Basil, Holy Fool for Christ's sake, Moscow Wonderworker
Preaching mercy, the Blessed One helped people. The relics of St. Basil became famous for their miracles during the reign of Fyodor Ioannovich, healing the sick, including from eye diseases.
First prayer
O great servant of Christ, true friend and faithful servant of the All-Creator of the Lord God, blessed Basil! Hear us, many sinners, now crying out to you and calling on your holy name: have mercy on us who fall today before the race of your relics: accept our small and unworthy prayer, have mercy on our misery, and with your prayers heal every ailment and disease of the soul and body of our sinner, and make us worthy to pass through this course of life unharmed from visible and invisible enemies without sin, and to have a shameless, peaceful, serene Christian death, and to receive the inheritance of the Heavenly Kingdom with all the saints forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
(for blindness, leg diseases, skin diseases)
O blessed soul, full of wisdom, the sun of joy has risen for us, illuminating the Russian kingdom: a healer from wounded demons, and even more so, a drive away of demons themselves, sight for the blind, walking for the lame, correction for the sick, healing and health for all who are sick: from troubles and deliverance from sorrows, consolation to the sad.
Troparion, tone 8
Your life, Vasily, is not false and your purity is undefiled! For Christ's sake your body You exhausted you with fasting and vigil, and frost, and the warmth of the sun, and the weather (bad weather) and rain clouds, and your face was illuminated like the sun: and now the Russian people, kings and princes, and all the people are coming to you, glorifying your holy dormition . Therefore, pray to Christ God that he will deliver us from barbaric captivity and internecine warfare, and that the world will grant great mercy to our souls.
Martyr Lawrence of Rome
During his lifetime, he gave sight to those born blind, and therefore they pray to him for the healing of eye disease.
O most holy and wonderful passion-bearer of Christ, Archdeacon Lawrence! Praising your faith and suffering, we honor the victory and crowning passage of your burning coal from the darkness of this age to the unevening light of the Throne of the Majesty of God. In the same way we pray to you: just as in ancient times you who flowed with faith to your protection, you established your miracles, so accept us under your protection, and in our illness and in our sorrows, may you be our intercessor, and as you healed Criskentian from the blindness of the body with the transfer of your hands , so may your intercession at the Throne of God heal our spiritual blindness. Look at our physical and mental relaxation, and strengthen us with vigor against our enemies, visible and invisible, who oppress us with misfortunes, so that with your help, having passed the path of this short life, undefeated from troubles and sorrows and every cruel situation, we will achieve the impregnable glory of the majesty of God, where we lie ahead Pray with boldness for the people who come running to you in faith and sing of the wondrous God of Israel forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Thy martyr, Lord, Lawrence, in his suffering, received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God, for having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence. Save his souls with your prayers.
Saint Nikita, Bishop of Novgorod
He mainly helps people who are blind or have impaired vision.
Oh, the bishop of God, Saint Nikito! Hear us sinners, who today flock to this sacred temple, and worship your honorable image, and fall on your sacred hand, and cry out with emotion: as if sitting on the throne of the sanctity in this Great Novegrad, and the only lack of rain, you brought down the rain with prayer, and again I will engulf this city with a fiery flame, you have given me a prayer to deliver, so now we pray to you, O Saint Nikito of Christ: pray to the Lord to deliver the reigning city, this Great Novgrad and all Christian cities and countries from cowardice, flood, famine, fire, hail , sword and from all enemies visible to invisible, for we are saved by so many for the sake of your prayers, we glorify the Most Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Having enjoyed, O God-wise, the abstinence and desire of your flesh, you sat down on the throne of the sanctity, and like a many-bright star, illuminating the faithful hearts with the dawns of your miracles, Our Father, Saint Nikito, and now pray to Christ God that he may save our souls.
Martyr Longinus Sotnik
The centurion Longinus was on guard at the Cross of the Savior, and while the warrior was piercing the ribs of Christ, a drop of blood from the pierced rib dripped onto his sore eyes, and he was healed. The first miracle from his head, truncated by the sword, was the sight of a blind woman.
Troparion, tone 4
Thy martyr, Lord, Longinus, in his suffering received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God: having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence, save our souls through His prayers.
Kontakion, tone 4
The Church rejoiced joyfully today in memory of the ever-memorable sufferer Longinus, crying out: You are my power, Christ, and affirmation.
Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye
From this saint, many received healing from eye disease, the most persistent and long-lasting. For the most part, the saint of God himself appears to the sick in a dream, inspiring them to seek help from him.
O holy and righteous Simeon, with your pure soul reside in the heavenly abodes in the presence of the saints, and rest incorruptible on the earth with your body! According to this grace of the Lord, pray for us, mercifully look upon us, many sinners, even if we are unworthy, but with faith and hope in your holy and wholesome power flowing, and ask us from God for forgiveness of our sins, we fall into misery in great numbers all the days of our life and just as before, to those who suffered from green illnesses, they were able to see the healing of their eyes, to those who were near death from severe illnesses, healing, and to others, you bestowed many other glorious blessings; deliver us from mental and physical ailments and from all sorrow and sorrow, and ask for all that is good for our present life and for eternal salvation that is beneficial to us from the Lord, so that through your intercession and prayers you have acquired everything that is useful to us, even if unworthy, gratefully praising you, let us glorify God, who is wondrous in His saints, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Today the glorious country of Siberia rejoices, having found your holy relics within itself. Bishops, priests and governors and the whole host of people, spiritually joyful, cry out to you: O, wise Simeon! Deliver us, those who come running to you, from all troubles, asking for a tribute to everyone according to each request and deliver this country and the city from fiery incineration and filthy invasion and internecine warfare and from all evil: in the same way, we all honor the acquisition of your honest and multi-healing relics , new healer, and we cry out: glory to Him who has given you healing to everyone!
Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir, in holy baptism Vasily
During his life, Vladimir suffered from eyes and was almost blind, but after Holy Baptism he recovered.
O great servant of God, God-chosen and God-glorified Prince Vladimir! You, having rejected pagan malice and wickedness, have believed in the One True Trinitarian God, and we will accept Holy Baptism You have enlightened the entire Russian country with the light of divine faith and piety. With the same glorification and thanksgiving to our most merciful Creator and Savior, we glorify and thank you, our Enlightener and Father, for by you we have known the saving faith of Christ and in the name of the Most Holy and Divine Trinity we have been baptized. By this faith we have been delivered from the righteous condemnation of God, and from the eternal work of the devil and the torment of hell we have been freed: by this faith we have been freed from the grace of sonship with God and the hope of inheriting heavenly bliss by receiving. In the same way, we glorify you, as the first language of our guide to the Head and Finisher of our salvation, the Lord Jesus Christ, and your representative before the Throne of the King of the Kings in the knowledge of the kingdom of All Russia, about its kings, rulers of the people, the army and about all people. Our language will not be able to depict the greatness and height of the blessings that you poured out on our land, our fathers and forefathers and on us unworthy. O blessed father and our enlightener! Look at our weaknesses and beg the Most Merciful King of Heaven, may He not be very angry with us, as through our weaknesses we sin all day long, and may He not destroy us with our iniquities, but may He have mercy and save us by His mercy, may He plant us in our hearts repentance and the saving fear of God, may His grace enlighten our minds, so that we may leave the paths of wickedness and turn to the path of salvation, and unswervingly keep the commandments of God and observe the statutes of the Holy Church. Pray, kind-hearted God, the Lover of Mankind, that He may show us His great mercy: may He deliver us from the invasion of foreigners, from rebellion and strife, from famine, deadly diseases and from all evil: may He give us the blessing of the air and the fruitfulness of the earth: may He multiply the saving light of faith in our state, let the unbelievers convert to orthodoxy, and overthrow heresies and schisms: so that all of us, who have lived in peace on earth, may be honored with you with eternal bliss, praising and exalting God forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 8
You became like a merchant looking for good beads, glorious Vladimir, sitting at the height of the table, the mother of the cities, God-saved Kyiv, testing and sending to the royal city to lead away the Orthodox faith, and you found a priceless bead, Christ, who chose you, like the second Paul, and shook off blindness in the holy font, both spiritual and physical. In the same way, we celebrate your dormition, your people: pray for the salvation of your Russian power, the ruler, the Christ-loving Orthodox people.
Saint Alexy of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker
Even during his earthly life, Metropolitan Alexy healed eye diseases. They also pray to Saint Alexis for the granting of insight.
O most honorable and sacred head and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, the abode of the Savior with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, Saint Alexis! Standing at the Throne of all the King, and enjoying the Light of the Consubstantial Trinity, and cherubically with the Angels proclaiming the Trisagion hymn, having great and unexplored boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray to save the people of your flock, your only begotten tongue; Establish the prosperity of the holy churches, decorate the bishops with the splendor of holiness; Strengthen the monastics to the feat of the good current; this city (or: all this; even in the monastery: this holy monastery) and all the cities and countries, preserve well and the holy, immaculate faith, so pray to the Lord; pacify the whole world, deliver us from famine and destruction and save us from the attacks of foreigners; comfort the old, punish (teach) the young, make the fools wise, have mercy on the widows, stand for the orphans, grow up the babies, return the captives, heal the infirm, and everywhere warmly call upon you and with faith flow to the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, diligently falling and praying to you from Free us from all misfortunes and misfortunes through your intercession, and let us call to you: O God-chosen shepherd, the all-bright star of the mental firmament, the secret pillar of Zion, the invincible pillar, the peace-inspired flower of paradise, the all-golden mouth of the Word, Moscow’s praise, the adornment of all Russia! Pray for us to the All-Generous and Humane-loving Christ our God, so that on the Day of the terrible Coming of His Holy Standing He will deliver us and create the joys of the saints as partakers with all the saints forever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 8
As the Apostle is with the throne, and the doctor is kind, and the minister is favorable, flowing more honorably to your race, Saint Alexis, the God-wise miracle worker, who came together with love in your memory, we brightly celebrate, in songs and singing, rejoicing and glorifying Christ, such grace as bestowed healing on you and your city great statement.
The Mother of God in front of Her Kazan Icon
The first miracles from the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God were healings of eye diseases.
O Most Holy Lady Lady, Mother of God! With fear, faith and love, falling before Your honorable icon, we pray to You: do not turn Your face away from those who come running to You. Pray, merciful Mother, to Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to preserve our country in peace, and to keep His holy Church unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other imams of help, no other imams of hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the all-powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain deaths. Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that we all gratefully sing of Your greatness, we will be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Life in all centuries seemed to man the result of his efforts and rare accidents. However, in difficult times, in natural disasters, incurable diseases, people always understood: many troubles or joys can only be explained by the will of God, lessons from the Lord, and His punishment.
The Icon of the Kazan Mother of God also became famous during the disaster - Her image was found in the ashes after the terrible fire of 1579 in Kazan. More than half of the city was destroyed, and then the Mother of God Herself appeared in a dream to one girl, telling about the icon and promising Her protection to everyone who would pray in front of it.
For many people, a prayerful appeal to the Blessed Virgin in front of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God has become a way out in difficult life situations.
Prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God - a request for help from the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer is an appeal with sincere faith in the good will of God, in the fact that the Queen of Heaven Herself will direct your life for the better, a willingness to humbly accept and understand life’s lessons. When saying a prayer, you should not say words like a spell, but understand that you are speaking with the Most Pure Lady Theotokos.
It is believed that people pray in front of the Kazan Icon
- about family well-being;
- about a quick and happy marriage;
- in case of danger of fire, about the rescue and recovery of victims of fire, about preserving property from fire - since the icon was found unharmed in a burnt house;
- with mental sorrows, depression;
- in physical and mental illnesses;
- for injuries, eye diseases, progressive blindness - as soon as the Kazan Icon was revealed, in 1579, after praying in front of it, a person was healed of three years of blindness.
A prayer to the Mother of God is a request for physical, mental and spiritual healing. Holy Virgin will guide you on the true path, you just need to ask Her for help more often, visit the temple, and participate in the Sacraments of the Church.
Prayer for marriage in front of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God
The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God became famous for its help in a quick and happy marriage. Many girls testified that through prayers before her, they miraculously, unexpectedly met their future husbands. Russian artists of the 19th-20th even created a number of paintings depicting girls praying in front of Kazanskaya.
Lonely people can consider the Mother of God as their Patroness and pray for help to the Kazan Icon. Ask with confidence in the Mother of God, this is especially important if your chosen one or chosen one does not respond to love. Believe that the Mother of God will show you the right decision, maybe you will even be disappointed in your loved one, but this will only be for the better - it means that another person is waiting for you, who is more suitable for you. Please note that if sorcerers and psychics promise to “bewitch” the chosen one by force, but do not guarantee a future happy life with him, then turning to the Mother of God is the key to a better set of circumstances. The Mother of God herself in your heart will tell you the right path.
How to pray to the Kazan Icon
Read the prayer carefully, delve into the words. Don't forget that many churches have Sunday schools for adults or youth meetings. Pray to the Kazan Icon and do not be afraid - boldly go to new acquaintances and communication. Perhaps you are already one step away from your happiness, because the Lord will only send you good things.
Remember that prayer alone is not the guarantee of a happy future. You need to work on yourself, grow in virtue, that is, engage in self-education, be able to be lenient towards the shortcomings of a loved one. The Church speaks about all this.
Prayer to the Kazan Mother of God for marriage or happy family life can be read by people of all ages. Our Lady gives rest and peace to your soul. She does not look at age or position in society, but at the purity of your heart and your faith.
It is also customary to bless children for marriage with the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the image of Jesus Christ. These icons become wedding icons - that is, during the Sacrament of Wedding, the priest places them on the altar of the temple on the throne and then baptizes the bride and groom with them. The icons are then kept in a visible place by the family. They pray to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for family happiness and peace in the family. You can pray to the Mother of God in front of the Kazan Icon and for children, successful conception, childbirth and the health of babies.
Strong prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
How do we communicate with different people differently, so God must be addressed differently than people.
- Do not demand benefits, because you are turning to the Queen of Heaven, but ask Her with faith, asking as a good Mother.
- The words of prayer must be read with understanding.
- Your appeal must be sincere and come from the depths of your soul.
- You should not demand a quick marriage or the love of a specific person, but understand that the Mother of God knows better than you, perhaps a completely different happiness awaits you - even greater.
Do not be left alone with grief or difficulties, remember that the Lord is always with us, and a prayer to God or the Blessed Virgin Mary can be read at any time of the day. You can also pray in your own words. The Mother of God is always ready to come to the aid of needy and suffering people. She understands and takes pity on everyone. Try to talk with a priest, learn more about Orthodoxy, visit church more often, join a church and take part in the Sacraments of the Church. This is the key to your correct spiritual life, interesting and harmonious personal development.
The prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary can be read online right now. The Church does not prohibit praying according to the text from electronic devices:
O Great and Most Holy Lady of the whole world, Lady Theotokos! With faith, love and awe, standing before Your miraculous icon, we beg You: do not turn away from those who come to You, ask, Merciful Mother of God, Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to save us from all evil and give us happiness in family life, saved our country from wars and civil strife, established His Holy Church from religious wars, schisms and persecutions. We have no other help, we have no other hope, except You, Pure Virgin, Mother of God: You are the All-Powerful Helper and Intercessor to all Orthodox Christians, to all believers who pray to You. Deliver all of us who turn to You with faith and love from falls, from choosing the wrong path, from slander and intrigues of evil people, from all sorrows, from all grief, from sudden death. Grant, O Most Holy Lady, to our souls repentance, understanding and awareness of our sins, patience, humility and purity of thoughts! Help us correct our lives according to the commandments of God, so that we, with a pure heart and trembling soul, gratefully singing Your greatness, will be worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven, where, with all the holy saints of God, we rejoice and glorify You, Blessed Virgin, together with the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Spirit Saints. Amen.
Through the prayers of the Heavenly Lady Theotokos, may the Lord protect you!
Watch the video prayer to the Mother of God of Kazan:
In such an ailment as eye disease and loss of vision, one should appeal first of all to our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary (September 8/21) in honor of Her Kazan Icon. It should also be addressed in cases where blindness is at risk. We find the basis for turning to this icon in the circumstances of the appearance of the icon. The first miracles from the Kazan Icon were the healing of people with sore eyes. This is where the popular belief in eye diseases arose to turn to the help of the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her Kazan Icon.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her Icon of Kazan
Oh, Most Holy Lady, Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Thy honest and miraculous icon, we pray to Thee: do not turn Thy face away from those who come running to You, beg, O merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep our country peaceful and His Church May he preserve the unshakable saint, and may he deliver from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other imams of help, no other imams of hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the all-powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians: deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, illnesses, troubles and sudden death; Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that, as we gratefully sing of Thy greatness and mercy, manifested over us here on earth, we may be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom, and there, with all the saints, we will glorify the most honorable and magnificent name Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
If you have an eye disease or a threat of loss of vision, you should contact the saint of God Simeon of Verkhoturye, a miracle worker (December 18/31). The discovery of Simeon's relics (September 12/25) was accompanied by the healing of an eye disease, sometimes long and severe. This saint of God often appears to the sick in a dream and encourages them to seek help from him.
Prayer to the righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye
Oh, holy and righteous Simeon, with your pure soul in the heavenly abodes in the face of the saints, rest on earth with your incorruptible body, according to the grace given by you from the Lord, pray for us. Mercifully look upon us who have sinned so many times, even if we are unworthy, but with faith and hope in your holy and healing power who flow, and ask us from God for forgiveness of our sins, as we fall into misery in multitudes all the days of our life. And just as before, to those who suffered from green illnesses, they were able to heal their eyes, to those who were near death, healing from severe ailments, and to others, you bestowed many other glorious benefits: deliver us from mental and physical ailments and from all sorrow and sorrow , and all that is good for our present life and for eternal salvation that is beneficial to us from the Lord, ask, so that by your intercession and prayers we have acquired all that is useful to us, even if unworthy, we gratefully praise you, let us glorify God, wondrous in His saints, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
In case of eye diseases, with eye disease, with the threat of blindness, you can seek protection from the martyr Longinus, the centurion (October 16/29).
One military leader, a centurion, named Longinus, having seen the miracles that took place during the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ (earthquake, eclipse of the Sun, opened tombs and the dead rising from them, disintegration of stones), believed and confessed that Christ is the Son of God. Longinus was the warrior who pierced the ribs of the crucified Lord Jesus Christ and from the flowing blood and water received healing for his sore eyes. This same Longinus was among the other guards assigned to the life-giving Body of Jesus Christ lying in the tomb. When the Lord rose from the grave and terrified the guards with his miraculous rise, Longinus finally believed in Christ. Having been baptized by the holy apostles, Longinus himself became a preacher. Then, leaving the city, Longinus began to lead a silent life - in fasting and prayer. However, the enemies of Christ slandered him, and Longinus accepted martyrdom.
In addition, the first miracle from his head, truncated by the sword, was the recovery of a blind woman. He himself appeared to this woman in a dream, instructing her to dig his head out of the ground and promising her insight.
Prayer to the martyr (general)
Troparion, tone 4
Your martyr, Lord, (name), in his suffering, received an imperishable crown from You, our God; Having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence. Save his souls with your prayers.
Kontakion, voice 2
You have appeared as a bright star, the charmless one of the world, proclaiming the Sun of Christ with your dawns, passion-bearing (name), and you have extinguished all the charm, but you give us light, praying unceasingly for all of us.
Those suffering from eye diseases can turn in prayer to the martyr Lawrence, Archdeacon.
Prayer to Martyr Lawrence, Archdeacon
Oh, most holy and wonderful passion-bearer of Christ, Archdeacon Lawrence! Praising your faith and suffering, we honor your victory and crowned passage through the burning coals from the darkness of this age to the unevening light of the throne of the majesty of God, and we also pray to you: just as you have established your miracles with faith in your cover, so accept us under your blood, and in our illness and sorrow may you be our intercessor: and just as you healed Crisceptianus from the blindness of the body by the bending of your hands, so may you heal our spiritual blindness by your intercession at the Throne of God; look at our physical and mental relaxation, and strengthen us with vigor against our enemies, visible and invisible, who oppress us with attacks. May, with your help, having passed the path of this short life, undefeated from troubles and sorrows and every cruel situation, we will reach the unapproachable glory of the majesty of God, where we stand, praying with boldness for the people who come running to you with faith and sing praises to the wondrous God of Israel in the saints forever and ever. Amen.
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Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon, called “Kazan”.
Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of Heaven and earth, the highest angel and archangel and the most honest, pure Virgin Mary of all creation, good Helper to the world, and affirmation for all people, and deliverance for all needs! Look now, O All-Merciful Lady, upon Thy servants, praying to Thee with a tender soul and a contrite heart, falling with tears to Thee and worshiping Thy most pure and wholesome image, and asking for Thy help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful and Most Merciful Pure Virgin Mary! Look, O Lady, at Your people: for we are sinners and imams of no other help, except for You and from You, Christ our God born. You are our intercessor and representative. You are protection for the offended, joy for the sorrowing, refuge for the orphans, keeper for widows, glory for virgins, joy for those who cry, visitation for the sick, healing for the weak, salvation for sinners. For this reason, O Mother of God, we resort to You, and looking at Your Most Pure Image with the Eternal Child held in Your hand, our Lord Jesus Christ, we bring tender singing to You and cry out: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and fulfill our request, for all that is Your intercession is possible, for glory is due to You now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Oh, Most Holy Lady and Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Your honorable icon, we pray to You: do not turn Your face away from those who come running to You. Pray, merciful Mother, to Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to preserve our country peacefully and to keep His holy Church unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no imams of any other help, no imams of other hope, unless You, Most Pure Virgin, are You the all-powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain death. Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the abandonment of sins, so that we all praise Thy greatness with gratitude, we will be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom, and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Kazan”
Zealous Intercessor, Mother of the Lord Most High! Pray for all of Thy Son, Christ our God, and cause all to be saved, seeking refuge in Thy sovereign protection. Intercede for all of us, oh. Lady, Queen and Lady, who in adversity and sorrow and illness, burdened with many sins, stand and pray to You with a tender soul and a contrite heart before Your Most Pure Image with tears, and the irrevocable hope of those who have in You for deliverance from all evils. Grant usefulness to all and save everything, O Virgin Mother of God: for Thou art the Divine protection of Thy servant.
Let us come, people, to this quiet and good refuge, the quick Helper, the ready and warm salvation, the protection of the Virgin; let us hasten to prayer and strive for repentance: for the Most Pure Mother of God exudes to us endless mercies, advances to our aid and delivers Her well-behaved and God-fearing servants from great troubles and evils.
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, God-chosen Youth, and honor Your holy image, through which you bring healing to all who come with faith.
Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of her icon called Kazan
Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called “Kazan”
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People always turn to the Lord for help in difficult times. Is no exception, and the icon of Kazan Mother of God, the image of which appeared back in 1579 as a result of a strong fire on the territory of Kazan, as a result of which more than half of the city was destroyed. The prayer of the Kazan Mother of God has helped many people in difficult life situations, which allows us to believe in its power.
Prayer to the Kazan Icon
Before praying to this icon, you must not only believe in the Lord, but also know what you can ask from it. When asking for help, you should not say memorized phrases, but speak with your heart and believe that it will help:
- in adversity;
- in the most difficult everyday cases;
- in grief;
- in serious illnesses of body and soul;
- with deep sadness.
Prayerful appeal to this image of the Virgin Mary greatly helps people suffering from eye diseases. This is due to the fact that the icon first appeared in the temple in 1579, where the first healing from blindness took place, lasting three years.
The Mother of God’s prayer for help allows not only to be healed physically, but also spiritually, which is very important and relevant for many parishioners in any of their worldly problems.
Prayer of the Mother of God of Kazan for marriage
Turning to the Most Pure Virgin Mary allows you not only to be healed of illnesses, but also to get married successfully. Girls who are in search of their chosen one can always turn to Her for help and protection.
It is enough just to ask sincerely, and She will not refuse you. Also, very often girls turn to Her image for help, to whose love the chosen one does not respond. In this case, it is recommended to pray to the image of the Queen of Heaven for a solution to this problem.
You can safely heal from long-term loneliness only by diligently reading a prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, not forgetting to invest not only meaning, but also emotions of a positive nature. The Lord not only blesses us, but also sends us good luck and goodness of the soul.
In most families, girls are married off at a young age by their parents and blessed with an icon of the Virgin Mary. This image can be found in every home iconostasis. This is due to the fact that the icon is very strong and powerful.
The prayer of the Kazan Mother of God for marriage is strong, which allows ladies asking for a happy and long family life to find peace and well-being. But you must ask sincerely, only then will the Holy Image send what you want.
For some families, the Shrine is a very powerful amulet, capable of preserving the marital hearth for many years. Protects children born in marriage. In case of a family crisis, it is enough to simply turn to her with a cry of prayer.
Finding your life partner is very easy. It is enough to visit an Orthodox church and light three candles to the face of the Mother of God of Kazan.
Prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary
It is necessary to address the Heavenly Powers and the Most Pure Virgin Mary correctly:
- The words of prayer should not be simply memorized and pronounced like a poem.
- Every word of prayer must be sincere, pronounced and come from the heart.
- When turning to this image, remember that the face intercedes and helps only those who really ask sincerely.
The intercessor helps all Christians who turn to her. You shouldn't live with your misfortune. Turn to the Lord for help, and He will certainly not leave you in trouble. After all, his main calling is to help those who suffer and need His help. And only by knocking on Him through prayers can you not only be cured of your illness and find your destiny, but also find harmony.
Here, directly, is the prayer itself to the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos:
“O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Thy honorable icon, we pray to Thee: do not turn Thy face away from those who come running to You, beseech, Merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, that He may preserve our country in peace, and may He establish His holy Church May he preserve the unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism.
There are no imams of any other help, no imams of other hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the All-Powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians.
Deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain death; Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that we all praise Thy greatness with gratitude, let us be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
God bless you!
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Strong prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Throughout the history of the formation of Christianity, people have repeatedly allowed themselves to doubt the Orthodox faith, and it was at such moments that the Lord showed miracles to the world that dispelled all doubts about the power of the Divine. The appearance of the icon of the Mother of God in Kazan to the people belongs to such a miracle.
Prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God are considered the most powerful in Orthodoxy. We present to you the strongest prayers that will help you appeal to the mercy of the Mother of God. Let them help you life path. An extraordinary divine energy hovers around the holy image.
Finding an icon
The history of the Kazan icon began back in 1579. That year, a severe fire destroyed more than half of the Kazan Kremlin and part of the city. Nothing could be saved, only ashes remained. The glow burned for many hours. Moans, lamentations of women, appeals to the Lord and crying of children were heard all around. Many families were exsanguinated, but life went on, and new housing had to be built before the approaching cold weather. Fire victim Daniil Onuchin was also in a hurry with the construction. He had a daughter, Matronushka. One day she saw the Mother of God in a dream, and she told the girl to get an icon out of the ground. Matrona told her parents about the dream. But they did not attach due importance to this. But on the second and third nights, the Mother of God appeared in a dream to the girl and indicated the place where the holy image was found. In the morning, Matresha and her mother nevertheless went to the indicated place. There they found an icon of the Mother of God, it was wrapped in linen. The image was so bright and light, as if it had just been painted. This is how the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was found by fire victims. Prayer to her helps from many troubles and misfortunes.
Epiphany from an icon
In an instant, the good news of the discovery of the icon spread throughout the city. Priests from surrounding churches hurried to the spot. The image of the Mother of God was solemnly transferred to the Church of St. Nicholas, Archbishop Jeremiah read a prayer service. They placed the icon in the Annunciation Cathedral - the first Orthodox church in Kazan, which was built by Ivan the Terrible. It immediately became clear to everyone that the image of the Mother of God was miraculous. During the solemn religious procession, when the shrine was being moved, two blind men who really wanted to see miraculous icon, prayed passionately and suddenly received their sight. From that moment on, even those who doubted began to offer prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and ask her for mercy. Until now, the Kazan Icon works true miracles and listens to those who ask by faith. The list of gracious help is endless. Tsar Ivan the Terrible was so amazed by the story of the discovery of the holy image that he ordered the construction of the Kazan Cathedral. A convent was founded there, and later Matronushka and her mother were tonsured there.
Troubled times
Everyone knows from history the period of the Time of Troubles at the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, all the tragic circumstances coincided. Natural disasters caused crop failures, which resulted in famine. During the same period, the royal dynasty of the Rurikovichs was interrupted, a crisis of government began, and the economy collapsed. As a result of all this, part of the country with the capital was captured by the interventionists. Patriarch Hermogenes called on the Russian people to defend the Motherland. The militia was led by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. A list was sent from Kazan to help the people miraculous image Mother of God. The militia and all the people observed strict fasting for three days and extolled prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, asking for heavenly help. The Mother of God heard the people's prayer. Under her patronage, Moscow was liberated from the Polish invaders.
Ancient lists (copies)
The first copy of the image of the Kazan Mother of God was made in 1579 and transferred to Tsar Ivan the Terrible in Moscow. In 1636, this image was transferred to the newly built Kazan Cathedral on Red Square. Later, in 1737, he was transported to the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (St. Petersburg). In 1811, the icon was moved to the Kazan Cathedral.
IN Troubled times, in 1611, a second list of the shrine was made. It was handed over to the army of Dmitry Pozharsky for the militias who liberated Moscow from the Polish army.
In the 19th century, many copies of the Kazan Icon were made. The original, however, was lost. At the beginning of the 20th century, the shrine was stolen, the precious frame was looted, and the icon itself disappeared without a trace.
Copies made from the image spread throughout the world and became famous as miraculous. Many icons were taken abroad from Russia after the revolution in 1917. Strong prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God make the whole world believe in miracles. The icon is especially famous for miracles of healing from eye diseases and blindness. The Kazan icon is an indispensable assistant in difficult war times.
Where is the icon
The modern Russian Orthodox Church is doing everything to ensure that shrines are returned to Russian land. Most oldest list available to people in the Tretyakov Gallery. The dating date of the holy image is 1606.
At the residence of the Moscow Patriarch there is another holy copy of the Kazan Icon, which is also of great value. The image was received from the Roman Catholic Church as a sign of the end of rivalry.
There is a list in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in St. Petersburg; it is closest to the oldest prototype of the icon.
Defender of the Russian land
The image of the Kazan Mother of God is classified as a guide icon. They show the right path to lost souls and help those in need. The icon became famous for its miracles during troubled times. The Mother of God showed the defenders the path to victory and supported the military spirit. The icon helped to win more than one terrible battle.
Under the protection of the Kazan Icon, in the Time of Troubles, an entire army went to battle, and the soldiers under the leadership of Prince Pozharsky liberated the capital from the Polish invaders.
Before the famous Battle of Poltava, Peter I also offered strong prayers in front of this list. In 1812, with the image of the Kazan Mother of God, soldiers fought off French raids, and the beginning of victories over Napoleon’s army was laid. Before going into the active army, Mikhail Kutuzov stood before the Mother of God with strong prayers.
But not only rulers and troops receive blessings from the icon. The common people also turn to her for help and receive miracles that she bestows on those who pray.
What do they pray for in front of the image?
A prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for help is offered for any bodily ailment. People often ask for the return of vision. They also turn for spiritual insight, when searching for the right path, if the flame of faith has weakened in the soul.
The Mother of God helps with her consolations and instructions in any difficult life situations when there is no strength left to fight difficulties.
The Guide comes to the aid of those who pray and seek the right solution. It protects from misfortunes and making mistakes, and points the way to a good goal. Many people talk about the appearance of the holy face in a dream, when the Mother of God advises what to do to avoid trouble.
They pray to the Mother of God for the soldiers, from getting rid of enemy raids.
In joy they also turn to the Mother of God, the young people ask for blessings for marriage and starting a family. There are many signs associated with the icon. If the wedding falls on the feast of the holy image, then the marriage will be happy. The icon helps to avoid discord in the family, bring prosperity and harmony.
Prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for children will protect your child from sorrows and misfortunes. Will help him in his development on the path of life.
The Mother of God helps everyone without exception. Whoever asks her with ardent faith in his heart, she gives her protection and blessing.
How to pray in front of an icon
In order for your prayers to reach the Mother of God, you need to pray to her correctly. You can do this not only in church, but also at home. If you have a desire to ask the Mother of God for help, it is best to do this in the morning:
- Wash well after waking up clean water. Cross your arms in advance. Tune in only to positive emotions.
- Throw out of your head various negative, bad thoughts that irritate you.
- Light the candles and kneel in front of the image. Begin the ritual.
- It doesn’t matter what prayer to read to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God. The most important thing is to say your words from the bottom of your heart, sincerely, then you will be heard.
- After prayer, express your request to the Mother of God. Remember one thing - she will never accept any negative wish of yours that will negatively affect another.
Family support
Prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for marriage has helped many people find a family. It is no coincidence that young girls who get married are blessed by their mothers with this icon. Since ancient times, it has been believed that this image is the most powerful in providing family support. The Mother of God helps everyone who prays with strong faith and wants to create their own hearth.
If the mother blessed the girl for marriage with this icon, the image of Our Lady of Kazan must be kept in the family. This is a kind of amulet for your home. Prayers offered to her will preserve the family hearth, as well as the children who will be born in this marriage. They will help maintain peace and quiet in your home.
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the most powerful prayer. Miracles of Healing
Many miracles happened before the image of the Kazan Icon; we will tell you about the most famous ones.
- The sight of the blind. The icon of those praying for healing from blindness often surprises. Everyone remembers the amazing discovery of an icon in Kazan. Already during the procession, two blind men, sincerely praying to the image, regained their sight. The news of this spread far beyond the borders of Kazan. The needy and sick were drawn to the shrine. Soon a desperate mother brought the blind baby to the icon. From her lips flowed a prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for recovery, and the parishioners of the temple and the priest himself supported her. Just a short time after the prayer, the baby began to touch his mother’s face with his hands and everyone realized that he had received his sight. There was a case of epiphany and a blind monk. He did not find relief during prayer in the temple, and he left disappointed. Then the Mother of God appeared to the monk in a dream and ordered him to continue his prayers and then wipe himself with a shroud. Having done everything exactly, the monk received his sight.
- Healing the weak in mind and body. Healing was recorded in the city of Kazan young man from relaxation. For more than two years the young man did not get back on his feet. The parents did not stop praying and believing in the mercy of God. The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God helped. The most powerful prayer was simultaneously said by the mother in the temple in front of the image and by the son, who, lying in bed, tearfully asked the Mother of God for healing. Suddenly he felt relief and was able to get to his feet. Leaning on two staves, he went to his mother in the temple. The fervent prayers of two believing hearts allowed a miracle to happen. Dementia is also healed by prayer to the Mother of God. A young man in the Kazan Cathedral sincerely prayed and asked for healing. After the prayer service, to the surprise of all parishioners, he went home completely healthy.
- Many recorded deliverances from oncological diseases through prayers to the Kazan Icon. The guide is considered a protector in the fight against the enemy, and the battle with a tumor is nothing more than a battle for one’s health against this scourge, which simply mows down people no less than on the battlefield. Therefore, turning to prayer to cure this disease has a special meaning.
Feast of the Icon of the Kazan Mother of God. Prayers
In the summer, the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated on July 21, and it is dedicated to the discovery of the shrine, when the image appeared in a dream to little Matrona. Later, Ivan the Terrible built a monastery, where in the future Matrona became Abbess Mavra (Martha).
The autumn holiday is celebrated on November 4th. As already mentioned, in the Time of Troubles on this date, thanks to the intercession of the Mother of God, Russian militias were able to liberate Moscow from the invasion of the Poles.
A significant event was the fact that it was on November 4 that the restored Kazan Cathedral was opened in Moscow, in front of Red Square. Today the image of the Kazan Mother of God is one of the greatest in Orthodox Church. Miracles through prayer continue to happen in our time. In the procession of the cross in Donbass, Orthodox believers carried the Kazan Icon as one of the main ones. They prayed to the intercessor for the granting of peace and tranquility in their native land. Why does the shelling in Donetsk not subside? Maybe people have lost faith in heavenly power and therefore lost the protection of the saints. The whole world needs to unite the people and, as in the Troubled Times of the 17th century, turn to the intercessor, extolling strong prayers from a pure, sincere heart.
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Prayers for eye diseases
Apostle and Evangelist Luke
The Holy Apostle Luke studied the art of medicine and helped people even in his earthly life, especially with eye diseases.
Kontakion, tone 2
Let us praise the true piety of the preacher and the unspeakable mysteries of the rhetorician, the ecclesiastical star, Luke the Divine: for his word was chosen, with Paul the wise teacher of tongues, the only one who knows the heart.
Troparion to the Apostle, tone 3
Apostle Saint Luke, pray to the merciful God that he may grant remission of sins to our souls.
Kontakion to the Apostle, tone 4
As the Church has always acquired the bright star, Apostle Luke, she is enlightened by your many miracles. In the same way we call to Christ: save those who honor by faith the memory of Your Apostle, O Many-Merciful One.
Troparion, tone 5
The apostolic acts of the narrator and the Gospel of Christ are a luminous descriptor, praised by Luke, the glorious being of the Church of Christ, with the sacred hymns of the holy apostle we praise, as a physician existing, human infirmities, natural ailments and ulcers of souls, healing and praying unceasingly for our souls.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
Nikolai Ugodnik not only healed eye diseases, but also restored sight to the blind.
First prayer
Oh, all-merciful Father Nicholas, shepherd and teacher of all who flow with faith to your intercession and call upon you with warm prayer! Strive quickly and deliver Christ’s flock from the wolves that are destroying it; and protect every Christian country and save it with your holy prayers, from worldly rebellion, cowardice, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from famine, flood, fire and vain death; and just as you had mercy on three men sitting in prison and delivered them from the king of wrath and the beating of the sword, have mercy on me too, in mind, word and deed, existing in the darkness of sins, deliver me from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, as through your intercession and help. With His mercy and grace, Christ God will give me a quiet and sinless life to live in this world and will deliver me from my standing, and will give me the gift of grace with all the saints. Amen.
Second prayer
Prayer three
O all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and a sad person, in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me forgiveness of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, in all my life, in deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me, the accursed one, beg the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment, so that I may always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and your merciful intercession, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
To the unmercenary and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian of Arabia
Both brothers studied the art of medicine and helped not only people, but also livestock with many diseases, including eye diseases.
Wonderworkers of glory, physicians of mercilessness, Cosmo and Damian! From your youth you have loved Christ God and kept His commandments with all your heart, even if you give yourself medical teaching, but virtuous life for the sake of living and purity of soul, by the power of Christ God, not only the art of healing, but moreover the inexhaustible grace of healing all sorts of ailments, you received from God by nature. Because of your love and mercy for those who struggle with illnesses, you give healing of illnesses not only to people, but also to cattle, you fill the whole world with your countless miracles, and not only do you heal bodily ailments, but you also enlighten souls with the faith of Christ, strengthen them in the patience of illnesses, and strengthen them in serious illnesses. By correcting your life you admonish people and draw them to Christ through repentance. In the same way, now you will soon hear us, who come to you in front of your honorable icon, young children, asking for your help in the teaching of books, instruct us with your prayers, so that your life will be zealous, not just earthly teaching, but rather in piety and right faith. may they prosper. To those lying on their sick beds, human help to the desperate, but to those who come running warmly with faith and fervent prayer, grant healing of illnesses through your merciful, miraculous visit. Many times, in illness and from severe illnesses, despondency, cowardice and murmuring have come, strengthen and instruct with the grace given to you from God in patience, and instruct, so that they understand God’s holy and good will for them and betray the will of Christ God to themselves and their lives. Those who are ill, but not concerned about correcting their lives, those who do not repent of their sins, those who are hardened in heart, crush them for salvation and call them to repentance, so that those who are weak in body, may remain healthy in soul, and become partakers of God’s saving grace. Save the brethren of this Holy Temple, entrusted to your holy intercession by God, and all those who diligently come running to you unharmed from long illness, from severe and incurable diseases, from weakening of the body, from frenzy of mind, from deadly ulcers, from sudden death, and through your omnipotent intercession to Keep to God those who are firm in the right faith, who advance in piety, who are zealous in good deeds, and who are diligent in prayer to God, so that together with you in the future they will be worthy to sing and glorify the all-holy and magnificent name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. . Amen.
Blessed Basil, Holy Fool for Christ's sake, Moscow Wonderworker
Preaching mercy, the Blessed One helped people. The relics of St. Basil became famous for their miracles during the reign of Fyodor Ioannovich, healing the sick, including from eye diseases.
First prayer
O great servant of Christ, true friend and faithful servant of the All-Creator of the Lord God, blessed Basil! Hear us, many sinners, now crying out to you and calling on your holy name: have mercy on us who fall today before the race of your relics: accept our small and unworthy prayer, have mercy on our misery, and with your prayers heal every ailment and disease of the soul and body of our sinner, and make us worthy to pass through this course of life unharmed from visible and invisible enemies without sin, and to have a shameless, peaceful, serene Christian death, and to receive the inheritance of the Heavenly Kingdom with all the saints forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
(for blindness, leg diseases, skin diseases)
O blessed soul, full of wisdom, the sun of joy has risen for us, illuminating the Russian kingdom: a healer from wounded demons, and even more so, a drive away of demons themselves, sight for the blind, walking for the lame, correction for the sick, healing and health for all who are sick: from troubles and deliverance from sorrows, consolation to the sad.
Troparion, tone 8
Your life, Vasily, is not false and your purity is undefiled! For the sake of Christ, you exhausted your body with fasting and vigil, and frost, and the warmth of the sun, and storms (bad weather) and rain clouds, and your face was illuminated like the sun: and now the Russian people are coming to you, kings and princes, and all people, glorifying your holy dormition. Therefore, pray to Christ God that he will deliver us from barbaric captivity and internecine warfare, and that the world will grant great mercy to our souls.
Martyr Lawrence of Rome
During his lifetime, he gave sight to those born blind, and therefore they pray to him for the healing of eye disease.
O most holy and wonderful passion-bearer of Christ, Archdeacon Lawrence! Praising your faith and suffering, we honor the victory and crowning passage of your burning coal from the darkness of this age to the unevening light of the Throne of the Majesty of God. In the same way we pray to you: just as in ancient times you who flowed with faith to your protection, you established your miracles, so accept us under your protection, and in our illness and in our sorrows, may you be our intercessor, and as you healed Criskentian from the blindness of the body with the transfer of your hands , so may your intercession at the Throne of God heal our spiritual blindness. Look at our physical and mental relaxation, and strengthen us with vigor against our enemies, visible and invisible, who oppress us with misfortunes, so that with your help, having passed the path of this short life, undefeated from troubles and sorrows and every cruel situation, we will achieve the impregnable glory of the majesty of God, where we lie ahead Pray with boldness for the people who come running to you in faith and sing of the wondrous God of Israel forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Thy martyr, Lord, Lawrence, in his suffering, received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God, for having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence. Save his souls with your prayers.
Saint Nikita, Bishop of Novgorod
He mainly helps people who are blind or have impaired vision.
Oh, the bishop of God, Saint Nikito! Hear us sinners, who today flock to this sacred temple, and worship your honorable image, and fall on your sacred hand, and cry out with emotion: as if sitting on the throne of the sanctity in this Great Novegrad, and the only lack of rain, you brought down the rain with prayer, and again I will engulf this city with a fiery flame, you have given me a prayer to deliver, so now we pray to you, O Saint Nikito of Christ: pray to the Lord to deliver the reigning city, this Great Novgrad and all Christian cities and countries from cowardice, flood, famine, fire, hail , sword and from all enemies visible to invisible, for we are saved by so many for the sake of your prayers, we glorify the Most Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Having enjoyed, O God-wise, the abstinence and desire of your flesh, you sat down on the throne of the sanctity, and like a many-bright star, illuminating the faithful hearts with the dawns of your miracles, Our Father, Saint Nikito, and now pray to Christ God that he may save our souls.
Martyr Longinus Sotnik
The centurion Longinus was on guard at the Cross of the Savior, and while the warrior was piercing the ribs of Christ, a drop of blood from the pierced rib dripped onto his sore eyes, and he was healed. The first miracle from his head, truncated by the sword, was the sight of a blind woman.
Troparion, tone 4
Thy martyr, Lord, Longinus, in his suffering received an imperishable crown from Thee, our God: having Thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence, save our souls through His prayers.
Kontakion, tone 4
The Church rejoiced joyfully today in memory of the ever-memorable sufferer Longinus, crying out: You are my power, Christ, and affirmation.
Righteous Simeon of Verkhoturye
From this saint, many received healing from eye disease, the most persistent and long-lasting. For the most part, the saint of God himself appears to the sick in a dream, inspiring them to seek help from him.
O holy and righteous Simeon, with your pure soul reside in the heavenly abodes in the presence of the saints, and rest incorruptible on the earth with your body! According to this grace of the Lord, pray for us, mercifully look upon us, many sinners, even if we are unworthy, but with faith and hope in your holy and wholesome power flowing, and ask us from God for forgiveness of our sins, we fall into misery in great numbers all the days of our life and just as before, to those who suffered from green illnesses, they were able to see the healing of their eyes, to those who were near death from severe illnesses, healing, and to others, you bestowed many other glorious blessings; deliver us from mental and physical ailments and from all sorrow and sorrow, and ask for all that is good for our present life and for eternal salvation that is beneficial to us from the Lord, so that through your intercession and prayers you have acquired everything that is useful to us, even if unworthy, gratefully praising you, let us glorify God, who is wondrous in His saints, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
Today the glorious country of Siberia rejoices, having found your holy relics within itself. Bishops, priests and governors and the whole host of people, spiritually joyful, cry out to you: O, wise Simeon! Deliver us, those who come running to you, from all troubles, asking for a tribute to everyone according to each request and deliver this country and the city from fiery incineration and filthy invasion and internecine warfare and from all evil: in the same way, we all honor the acquisition of your honest and multi-healing relics , new healer, and we cry out: glory to Him who has given you healing to everyone!
Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir, in holy baptism Vasily
During his life, Vladimir suffered from eyes and was almost blind, but after Holy Baptism he recovered.
O great servant of God, God-chosen and God-glorified Prince Vladimir! You, having rejected pagan malice and wickedness, have believed in the One True Trinitarian God, and we will receive Holy Baptism; you have enlightened the entire Russian country with the light of divine faith and piety. With the same glorification and thanksgiving to our most merciful Creator and Savior, we glorify and thank you, our Enlightener and Father, for by you we have known the saving faith of Christ and in the name of the Most Holy and Divine Trinity we have been baptized. By this faith we have been delivered from the righteous condemnation of God, and from the eternal work of the devil and the torment of hell we have been freed: by this faith we have been freed from the grace of sonship with God and the hope of inheriting heavenly bliss by receiving. In the same way, we glorify you, as the first language of our guide to the Head and Finisher of our salvation, the Lord Jesus Christ, and your representative before the Throne of the King of the Kings in the knowledge of the kingdom of All Russia, about its kings, rulers of the people, the army and about all people. Our language will not be able to depict the greatness and height of the blessings that you poured out on our land, our fathers and forefathers and on us unworthy. O blessed father and our enlightener! Look at our weaknesses and beg the Most Merciful King of Heaven, may He not be very angry with us, as through our weaknesses we sin all day long, and may He not destroy us with our iniquities, but may He have mercy and save us by His mercy, may He plant us in our hearts repentance and the saving fear of God, may His grace enlighten our minds, so that we may leave the paths of wickedness and turn to the path of salvation, and unswervingly keep the commandments of God and observe the statutes of the Holy Church. Pray, kind-hearted God, the Lover of Mankind, that He may show us His great mercy: may He deliver us from the invasion of foreigners, from rebellion and strife, from famine, deadly diseases and from all evil: may He give us the blessing of the air and the fruitfulness of the earth: may He multiply the saving light of faith in our state, let the unbelievers convert to orthodoxy, and overthrow heresies and schisms: so that all of us, who have lived in peace on earth, may be honored with you with eternal bliss, praising and exalting God forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 8
You became like a merchant looking for good beads, glorious Vladimir, sitting at the height of the table, the mother of the cities, God-saved Kyiv, testing and sending to the royal city to lead away the Orthodox faith, and you found a priceless bead, Christ, who chose you, like the second Paul, and shook off blindness in the holy font, both spiritual and physical. In the same way, we celebrate your dormition, your people: pray for the salvation of your Russian power, the ruler, the Christ-loving Orthodox people.
Saint Alexy of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker
Even during his earthly life, Metropolitan Alexy healed eye diseases. They also pray to Saint Alexis for the granting of insight.
O most honorable and sacred head and filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, the abode of the Savior with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, Saint Alexis! Standing at the Throne of all the King, and enjoying the Light of the Consubstantial Trinity, and cherubically with the Angels proclaiming the Trisagion hymn, having great and unexplored boldness towards the All-Merciful Master, pray to save the people of your flock, your only begotten tongue; Establish the prosperity of the holy churches, decorate the bishops with the splendor of holiness; Strengthen the monastics to the feat of the good current; this city (or: all this; even in the monastery: this holy monastery) and all the cities and countries, preserve well and the holy, immaculate faith, so pray to the Lord; pacify the whole world, deliver us from famine and destruction and save us from the attacks of foreigners; comfort the old, punish (teach) the young, make the fools wise, have mercy on the widows, stand for the orphans, grow up the babies, return the captives, heal the infirm, and everywhere warmly call upon you and with faith flow to the race of your honest and multi-healing relics, diligently falling and praying to you from Free us from all misfortunes and misfortunes through your intercession, and let us call to you: O God-chosen shepherd, the all-bright star of the mental firmament, the secret pillar of Zion, the invincible pillar, the peace-inspired flower of paradise, the all-golden mouth of the Word, Moscow’s praise, the adornment of all Russia! Pray for us to the All-Generous and Humane-loving Christ our God, so that on the Day of the terrible Coming of His Holy Standing He will deliver us and create the joys of the saints as partakers with all the saints forever. Amen.
Troparion, tone 8
As the Apostle is with the throne, and the doctor is kind, and the minister is favorable, flowing more honorably to your race, Saint Alexis, the God-wise miracle worker, who came together with love in your memory, we brightly celebrate, in songs and singing, rejoicing and glorifying Christ, such grace as bestowed healing on you and your city great statement.
The Mother of God in front of Her Kazan Icon
The first miracles from the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God were healings of eye diseases.
O Most Holy Lady Lady, Mother of God! With fear, faith and love, falling before Your honorable icon, we pray to You: do not turn Your face away from those who come running to You. Pray, merciful Mother, to Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to preserve our country in peace, and to keep His holy Church unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no other imams of help, no other imams of hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the all-powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain deaths. Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that we all gratefully sing of Your greatness, we will be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Troparion, tone 4
O zealous intercessor, Mother of the Lord Most High, pray for everyone to Thy Son, Christ our God, and cause all to be saved, seeking refuge in Thy sovereign protection. Intercede for all of us, O Lady Queen and Lady, and in misfortunes and sorrows and in illnesses, burdened with many sins, coming and praying to You with a tender soul and a contrite heart before Your most pure image with tears, and those who have irrevocable hope in You, deliverance of all evils , grant useful to everyone and save everything, Virgin Mary: For You are the Divine protection of Your servant.
Strong prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Throughout the history of the formation of Christianity, people have repeatedly allowed themselves to doubt the Orthodox faith, and it was at such moments that the Lord showed miracles to the world that dispelled all doubts about the power of the Divine. The appearance of the icon of the Mother of God in Kazan to the people belongs to such a miracle.
Prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God are considered the most powerful in Orthodoxy. We present to you the strongest prayers that will help you appeal to the mercy of the Mother of God. Let them help you on your life's journey. An extraordinary divine energy hovers around the holy image.
Finding an icon
The history of the Kazan icon began back in 1579. That year, a severe fire destroyed more than half of the Kazan Kremlin and part of the city. Nothing could be saved, only ashes remained. The glow burned for many hours. Moans, lamentations of women, appeals to the Lord and crying of children were heard all around. Many families were exsanguinated, but life went on, and new housing had to be built before the approaching cold weather. Fire victim Daniil Onuchin was also in a hurry with the construction. He had a daughter, Matronushka. One day she saw the Mother of God in a dream, and she told the girl to get an icon out of the ground. Matrona told her parents about the dream. But they did not attach due importance to this. But on the second and third nights, the Mother of God appeared in a dream to the girl and indicated the place where the holy image was found. In the morning, Matresha and her mother nevertheless went to the indicated place. There they found an icon of the Mother of God, it was wrapped in linen. The image was so bright and light, as if it had just been painted. This is how the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was found by fire victims. Prayer to her helps from many troubles and misfortunes.
Epiphany from an icon
In an instant, the good news of the discovery of the icon spread throughout the city. Priests from surrounding churches hurried to the spot. The image of the Mother of God was solemnly transferred to the Church of St. Nicholas, Archbishop Jeremiah read a prayer service. They placed the icon in the Annunciation Cathedral - the first Orthodox church in Kazan, which was built by Ivan the Terrible. It immediately became clear to everyone that the image of the Mother of God was miraculous. During the solemn religious procession, when the shrine was being transferred, two blind men, who really wanted to see the miraculous icon, prayed passionately and suddenly received their sight. From that moment on, even those who doubted began to offer prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and ask her for mercy. Until now, the Kazan Icon works true miracles and listens to those who ask by faith. The list of gracious help is endless. Tsar Ivan the Terrible was so amazed by the story of the discovery of the holy image that he ordered the construction of the Kazan Cathedral. A convent was founded there, and later Matronushka and her mother were tonsured there.
Troubled times
Everyone knows from history the period of the Time of Troubles at the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, all the tragic circumstances coincided. Natural disasters caused crop failures, which resulted in famine. During the same period, the royal dynasty of the Rurikovichs was interrupted, a crisis of government began, and the economy collapsed. As a result of all this, part of the country with the capital was captured by the interventionists. Patriarch Hermogenes called on the Russian people to defend the Motherland. The militia was led by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. A list of the miraculous image of the Mother of God was sent from Kazan to help the people. The militia and all the people observed strict fasting for three days and extolled prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, asking for heavenly help. The Mother of God heard the people's prayer. Under her patronage, Moscow was liberated from the Polish invaders.
Ancient lists (copies)
The first copy of the image of the Kazan Mother of God was made in 1579 and transferred to Tsar Ivan the Terrible in Moscow. In 1636, this image was transferred to the newly built Kazan Cathedral on Red Square. Later, in 1737, he was transported to the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (St. Petersburg). In 1811, the icon was moved to the Kazan Cathedral.
In the Time of Troubles, in 1611, a second list of the shrine was made. It was handed over to the army of Dmitry Pozharsky for the militias who liberated Moscow from the Polish army.
In the 19th century, many copies of the Kazan Icon were made. The original, however, was lost. At the beginning of the 20th century, the shrine was stolen, the precious frame was looted, and the icon itself disappeared without a trace.
Copies made from the image spread throughout the world and became famous as miraculous. Many icons were taken abroad from Russia after the revolution in 1917. Strong prayers to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God make the whole world believe in miracles. The icon is especially famous for miracles of healing from eye diseases and blindness. The Kazan icon is an indispensable assistant in difficult war times.
Where is the icon
The modern Russian Orthodox Church is doing everything to ensure that shrines are returned to Russian land. The most ancient list is available to people in the Tretyakov Gallery. The dating date of the holy image is 1606.
At the residence of the Moscow Patriarch there is another holy copy of the Kazan Icon, which is also of great value. The image was received from the Roman Catholic Church as a sign of the end of rivalry.
There is a list in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in St. Petersburg; it is closest to the oldest prototype of the icon.
Defender of the Russian land
The image of the Kazan Mother of God is classified as a guide icon. They show the right path to lost souls and help those in need. The icon became famous for its miracles during troubled times. The Mother of God showed the defenders the path to victory and supported the military spirit. The icon helped to win more than one terrible battle.
Under the protection of the Kazan Icon, in the Time of Troubles, an entire army went to battle, and the soldiers under the leadership of Prince Pozharsky liberated the capital from the Polish invaders.
Before the famous Battle of Poltava, Peter I also offered strong prayers in front of this list. In 1812, with the image of the Kazan Mother of God, soldiers fought off French raids, and the beginning of victories over Napoleon’s army was laid. Before going into the active army, Mikhail Kutuzov stood before the Mother of God with strong prayers.
But not only rulers and troops receive blessings from the icon. The common people also turn to her for help and receive miracles that she bestows on those who pray.
What do they pray for in front of the image?
A prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for help is offered for any bodily ailment. People often ask for the return of vision. They also turn for spiritual insight, when searching for the right path, if the flame of faith has weakened in the soul.
The Mother of God helps with her consolations and instructions in any difficult life situations when there is no strength left to fight difficulties.
The Guide comes to the aid of those who pray and seek the right solution. It protects from misfortunes and making mistakes, and points the way to a good goal. Many people talk about the appearance of the holy face in a dream, when the Mother of God advises what to do to avoid trouble.
They pray to the Mother of God for the soldiers, from getting rid of enemy raids.
In joy they also turn to the Mother of God, the young people ask for blessings for marriage and starting a family. There are many signs associated with the icon. If the wedding falls on the feast of the holy image, then the marriage will be happy. The icon helps to avoid discord in the family, bring prosperity and harmony.
Prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for children will protect your child from sorrows and misfortunes. Will help him in his development on the path of life.
The Mother of God helps everyone without exception. Whoever asks her with ardent faith in his heart, she gives her protection and blessing.
How to pray in front of an icon
In order for your prayers to reach the Mother of God, you need to pray to her correctly. You can do this not only in church, but also at home. If you have a desire to ask the Mother of God for help, it is best to do this in the morning:
- After waking up, wash your face well with clean water. Cross your arms in advance. Tune in only to positive emotions.
- Throw out of your head various negative, bad thoughts that irritate you.
- Light the candles and kneel in front of the image. Begin the ritual.
- It doesn’t matter what prayer to read to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God. The most important thing is to say your words from the bottom of your heart, sincerely, then you will be heard.
- After prayer, express your request to the Mother of God. Remember one thing - she will never accept any negative wish of yours that will negatively affect another.
Family support
Prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for marriage has helped many people find a family. It is no coincidence that young girls who get married are blessed by their mothers with this icon. Since ancient times, it has been believed that this image is the most powerful in providing family support. The Mother of God helps everyone who prays with strong faith and wants to create their own hearth.
If the mother blessed the girl for marriage with this icon, the image of Our Lady of Kazan must be kept in the family. This is a kind of amulet for your home. Prayers offered to her will preserve the family hearth, as well as the children who will be born in this marriage. They will help maintain peace and quiet in your home.
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the most powerful prayer. Miracles of Healing
Many miracles happened before the image of the Kazan Icon; we will tell you about the most famous ones.
- The sight of the blind. The icon of those praying for healing from blindness often surprises. Everyone remembers the amazing discovery of an icon in Kazan. Already during the procession, two blind men, sincerely praying to the image, regained their sight. The news of this spread far beyond the borders of Kazan. The needy and sick were drawn to the shrine. Soon a desperate mother brought the blind baby to the icon. From her lips flowed a prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for recovery, and the parishioners of the temple and the priest himself supported her. Just a short time after the prayer, the baby began to touch his mother’s face with his hands and everyone realized that he had received his sight. There was a case of epiphany and a blind monk. He did not find relief during prayer in the temple, and he left disappointed. Then the Mother of God appeared to the monk in a dream and ordered him to continue his prayers and then wipe himself with a shroud. Having done everything exactly, the monk received his sight.
- Healing the weak in mind and body. In the city of Kazan, a young man’s healing from relaxation was recorded. For more than two years the young man did not get back on his feet. The parents did not stop praying and believing in the mercy of God. The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God helped. The most powerful prayer was simultaneously said by the mother in the temple in front of the image and by the son, who, lying in bed, tearfully asked the Mother of God for healing. Suddenly he felt relief and was able to get to his feet. Leaning on two staves, he went to his mother in the temple. The fervent prayers of two believing hearts allowed a miracle to happen. Dementia is also healed by prayer to the Mother of God. A young man in the Kazan Cathedral sincerely prayed and asked for healing. After the prayer service, to the surprise of all parishioners, he went home completely healthy.
- Many deliveries from cancer have been recorded through prayers to the Kazan Icon. The guide is considered a protector in the fight against the enemy, and the battle with a tumor is nothing more than a battle for one’s health against this scourge, which simply mows down people no less than on the battlefield. Therefore, turning to prayer to cure this disease has a special meaning.
Feast of the Icon of the Kazan Mother of God. Prayers
In the summer, the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated on July 21, and it is dedicated to the discovery of the shrine, when the image appeared in a dream to little Matrona. Later, Ivan the Terrible built a monastery, where in the future Matrona became Abbess Mavra (Martha).
The autumn holiday is celebrated on November 4th. As already mentioned, in the Time of Troubles on this date, thanks to the intercession of the Mother of God, Russian militias were able to liberate Moscow from the invasion of the Poles.
A significant event was the fact that it was on November 4 that the restored Kazan Cathedral was opened in Moscow, in front of Red Square. Today, the image of the Kazan Mother of God is one of the greatest in the Orthodox Church. Miracles through prayer continue to happen in our time. In the procession of the cross in Donbass, Orthodox believers carried the Kazan Icon as one of the main ones. They prayed to the intercessor for the granting of peace and tranquility in their native land. Why does the shelling in Donetsk not subside? Maybe people have lost faith in heavenly power and therefore lost the protection of the saints. The whole world needs to unite the people and, as in the Troubled Times of the 17th century, turn to the intercessor, extolling strong prayers from a pure, sincere heart.