Prayers to the Icon of the Mother of God “Reigning. Sovereign Mother of God Icon

In November 2015, the exhibition "Orthodox Rus'" was successfully held in the Manege. It was visited by tens of thousands of Russians, including Vladimir Putin. The miraculous Sovereign Icon was the center of the exposition.

Acquisition of the icon

The third year lasted Great War. The country was shaken by strikes and bread riots. Defeats on the fronts followed one after another. And a peasant woman from the settlement of the Perervinsky monastery, Evdokia Adrianov, dreamed of a snow-white church and a woman sitting above it. She said that Evdokia should find a blackened image and make it red.

Evdokia went to the village of Kolomenskoye and told about the visions to the rector of the Ascension Church. The rector of the temple, Nikolai Likhachev, led her to the iconostasis and showed her all the old icons.. But not one of them looked like the image that the peasant woman Evdokia dreamed of in a dream, and no one knew where this icon was located.

After a long search in the far corner of the church cellar, Father Nikolai discovered old board. Through the black veil from the board, the Mother of God and the infant Christ looked at the astonished rector. The Queen of Heaven sat on a sovereign throne. In the hands of the Mother of God she held a scepter and an orb - symbols of imperial power.

The acquisition of the Sovereign image happened on March 2, 1917. On this black day for the country, the All-Russian autocrat Nikolai Romanov signed the abdication. An end was put in the three-hundred-year history of the Romanov dynasty.

The news of the discovery of the icon instantly spread around the neighborhood. Thousands of people reached out to the Ascension Church to bow to the icon Mother of God. Many people saw a special symbol in the acquisition of the Sovereign Icon.

They began to believe that the death of the Romanovs, the proletarian revolution, the Red Terror were punishment for the peoples of Russia for grave sins. But there is a way out. He is in repentance, in the hope of the revival of the country, the return of its legitimate power. After all, the Mother of God herself took the symbols of power into her hands.

Icon written at the end of the eighteenth century. Most likely, for the iconostasis of one of the Ascension Monastery. The monastery was located in the Moscow Kremlin. Long years was the burial place of women of the royal family.

The churches of the monastery were rebuilt several times. Iconostases have changed. One of them was transferred to Kolomenskoye. The boards were getting old and needed to be replaced. The blackened parts of the iconostasis were hidden in the basement.

After finding the icon was restored. More than a dozen lists were made from it. Under the guidance of Patriarch Tikhon, an akathist and a service for the icon were prepared. But militant atheists were already outraging in temples. A campaign began to seize valuables from churchmen.

However, the Sovereign Mother of God survived. years Soviet power she spent in the vaults of the State Historical Museum in Moscow. After the collapse of the USSR, in 1990, museum workers returned it to Kolomenskoye. There it is kept in the temple in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

True, it is not always possible to see it there. The Mother of God travels a lot around the world.

In 2003 and 2014 she visited the Portuguese town of Fatima. At the beginning of the last century, the Mother of God repeatedly appeared to three children in this city. She gave them religious messages and prophecies. One of them directly concerned Russia and became a landmark for the Russian monarchy.

The Mother of God warned of the possible coming to power of the Bolsheviks, that Russia would spread its sins around the world, that this would lead to wars and desecration of the church. There is an Orthodox church in the city in honor of the Assumption of the Mother of God, and the relic was exhibited there.

In 2007, she visited many countries in Europe, the USA, the Australian continent. Thousands of people came to Orthodox parishes worship the shrine.

Temples and cathedrals were built in honor of the icon in Samara, Yekaterinburg, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Gdov. Many of her lists are also capable of working miracles, helping people. The celebration of the icon takes place on the day of its appearance - March 2 (15).

Meaning and photo

In honored Russian Orthodox Church miraculous symbolism and the history of its acquisition are connected with the Russian monarchical tradition. The icon is recognized as the main shrine of Russian monarchists. The followers of the monarchy interpret the acquisition of the icon as a kind of transfer of power over the country from the Romanovs to the Mother of God. No wonder she sits on the throne and holds in her hands the symbols of royal power.

It follows from this that from the day of renunciation the last Romanov no power in the country can be called legitimate. This means that the laws by which Russia lived before the February Revolution continue to operate on its territory.

Increasingly there are calls for repentance for the sin of regicide. In 1993, Patriarch Alexy II pronounced repentance on behalf of the Church. He called to repentance all the people, regardless of their views on the political structure of the country, historical views, belonging to different religions.

Such repentance is symbolized by the annual religious procession from St. Petersburg to Yekaterinburg, to the place of execution of Nicholas II. Closely connected with the image of the Mother of God and the events of 1917 is the Catholic doctrine of the "Conversion of Russia". There are prophecies of Lawrence of Chernigov and the monk Abel about the return of the monarchy.

Patriarch Kirill, speaking at the opening of the Orthodox Rus' exhibition, spoke about the significance of the icon for the Russian people and all Russians today.

He said that when the image of the Mother of God seated on the royal throne was found, when it became clear that the icon was called Sovereign, then back in 1917, the best minds perceived this as a sign of God. A sign that after the departure of the tsar, the Mother of God was not removed from the country, that the Mother of God herself stood at the head of Russia. That we are always under her protection and patronage.

What is asked of the image of the Mother of God?

There is a lot of evidence that prayer at the miraculous face of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God helps people cope with problems and ailments.

Mother of God pray:

to find a companion life
to put me on the right path
about the health of relatives about recovery from illness
to find the truth and heartfelt joy
to helped solve serious financial problems

Prayers to the icon heal physical and mental wounds, give confidence and peace.

They pray to her for peace, that troubles and wars bypass our country. She is asked to pacify the anger of enemies, for forgiveness. Any person in need of help and protection can sincerely pray to the face. The Mother of God will definitely help.

Prayer

Peace to the Intercessor, Mother all-singing! With fear, faith and love, falling down before Your honest Sovereign icon, we fervently pray to You: do not turn Your face away from those who come running to You. Begged, merciful Mother of Light, Your Son and our God, the sweetest Lord Jesus Christ, may we preserve our country in the world, may it establish our state in prosperity, and deliver us from internecine strife, may it strengthen our holy Orthodox Church, and keep it unshakable from disbelief, schism and heresies. Not imams of other help, except for You, Blessed Virgin; You are the all-powerful Christian Intercessor before God, softening His righteous anger, deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from libel evil people, from hunger, sorrows and diseases. Grant us a spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of mind, correction of sinful lives and forgiveness of our sins; yes, all of you, gratefully singing your greatness, let us be worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven, and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent name in the Trinity of the glorious God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

One of the main shrines modern Russia is the icon of the Mother of God "Reigning", acquired on March 2 (15), 1917 - on the very day of the abdication of the passion-bearer Tsar Nicholas II.

According to church tradition, this miraculous image has a special purpose for the final destinies of the world. The Mother of God herself preserves the world until the time of the coming of the Antichrist, She herself becomes the spiritual Autocrat of our country and the guardian of the Throne for the future Anointed of God. The image is also a pledge of forgiveness for the Russian people, who, through innumerable suffering, blood and tears, must come to repentance.

One of the books dedicated to the icon said: “Knowing the exceptional power of faith and prayer of the Tsar-Martyr Nicholas and His special reverent veneration of the Mother of God (recall the Cathedral of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God in Tsarskoe Selo), we can assume that it was He who begged the Queen of Heaven to take upon Himself the Supreme Royal power over the people who rejected their Anointed King. And the Lady came to the "House of the Mother of God" prepared for Her by all Russian history at the most difficult moment in the life of God's chosen people.

The appearance of the icon in 1917 was not some kind of renewal, but simply the discovery of an old icon in the basement of the Church of the Ascension in the village of Kolomenskoye. Evdokia Adrianov, a peasant woman who lived near the village of Kolomenskoye, came to the rector of the temple, Father Nikolai Likhachev. In a dream, a mysterious voice said to her: “There is a large black icon in the village of Kolomenskoye. You need to take it, make it red, and let them pray.” After some time, the peasant woman again in a dream saw a white church and a Woman sitting majestically in it. The dreams were so clear and impressive that Evdokia decided to go to the village of Kolomenskoye and immediately recognized the Ascension Church she had seen in a dream.

The rector, after listening to her story, showed all the ancient icons of the Mother of God in the iconostasis, but in none of them did the peasant woman find any resemblance to the Woman she saw in a dream. After a long search in the basement, among the old boards they found a large old black icon of the Mother of God. When it was washed from years of dust, all those present saw the image of the Mother of God as the Queen of Heaven, majestically seated on the royal throne.

Andrianova, with great joy and tears, prostrated herself before the most pure image of the Mother of God, asking Fr. Nicholas to serve a prayer service, since in this image she saw the complete fulfillment of her dreams.

The name of the icon corresponds to its iconography. The Mother of God is represented as the Queen of Heaven and the Queen of Earth: dressed in a red robe, reminiscent of the royal mantle of the “color of blood”, and in a green chiton, She sits on a throne with a semicircular back, in her outstretched right hand is a scepter, the left is placed on the orb, on her head - royal crown surrounded by a golden halo. On the knees of the Mother of God - the youth Jesus Christ in a light robe, with a blessing right hand, with his left hand points to the orb; above in the clouds is the blessing Lord of Hosts.

Shortly after the appearance of the icon in the village of Kolomenskoye, Resurrection convent in Moscow, according to records in his books, he established that this icon had previously belonged to him and in 1812, before the invasion of Napoleon, among other icons, during the evacuation of the monastery from the Kremlin, it was transferred for storage to the Ascension Church in the village of Kolomenskoye, and then was not returned. And they forgot about her in the monastery for 105 years, until she showed herself at the time set by the Lord God.

Many began to believe that the symbol of this icon of the Mother of God is that from now on there will be no legitimate earthly power in Russia, that the Queen of Heaven assumed the succession of the power of the Russian state at the moment of the greatest fall of the Orthodox people. Lists (copies) of the icon were distributed throughout the country, there was a service to the icon of the Mother of God and a marvelous akathist, compiled with the participation of Patriarch Tikhon.

On the day the icon was found, a healing spring was opened in Kolomenskoye. He came out of the earth on a slope leading to the Moscow River, exactly opposite the royal throne of the Rurikids, facing the river, located on the grave of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord.

But soon the most severe persecution fell upon the admirers of the “Reigning” icon of the Mother of God, who prayed before her all over Russia. Lists of the icon of the Mother of God were confiscated from all churches, thousands of believers who dared to keep the image of the “Reigning” icon of the Mother of God were arrested, and the compilers of the service and the canon were shot. The original icon of the Mother of God Sovereign was confiscated and kept in the storerooms of the Historical Museum for more than half a century.

The return of the miraculous icon significantly coincided with the liberation of Russia from the theomachic yoke. In the late 1980s, through the efforts of Metropolitan Pitirim of Volokolamsk and Yuryev, the icon was secretly transferred to the Publishing Department of the Moscow Patriarchate, where it remained for several years in the altar of the house church of St. Joseph Volotsky. On July 27, 1990, a few days after the first commemoration of the Sovereign with his Family at the Liturgy (July 17, 1990), with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus', the clergy and Orthodox Muscovites solemnly transferred the icon to Kolomenskoye, to the functioning Kazan Church, where the image was placed at the right kliros of the temple. Since that time, the tradition of reading on Sundays in front of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Reigning" of the famous "Akathist of Akathists" has been established.

There is a deep symbolic meaning in finding the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in the Ascension Church in Kolomna.

The symbolic meaning of the appearance of the Sovereign icon is that the death of the monarchy was sent to the people as a punishment, but the Mother of God herself keeps the symbols of royal power, which gives hope for repentance and the revival of Russia and the Russian state.

After the unification of the Russian Church and the Russian Church Abroad, in August 2007 the icon was taken to Russian parishes in Europe, America and Australia.

Before the icon Holy Mother of God The "Sovereign" pray for truth, heartfelt joy, unfeigned love for each other, for peace in the country, for the salvation and preservation of Russia, for the patronage of the throne and the state, for deliverance from foreigners and for the granting of bodily and spiritual healing.

Prayer of the Mother of God before the icon of Her "Reigning"
O Sovereign Mistress, Most Holy Theotokos, in Her arms holding the Whole hand of the whole universe, the King of Heaven! We thank Thee for Thy inexpressible mercy, as if You were pleased to reveal to us, sinners, this holy miraculous icon yours in these days. We thank Thee, as you have seen from the height of Your saint on the children of the Orthodox, and, like the bright sun, amuse our eyes, now exhausted from the sadness of our eyes, with the most sweet vision of Your sovereign image! O Blessed Mother of God, Sovereign Helper, Strong Intercessor, thank Thee, with fear and trembling, as if a slave to indecency, we bow down, with tenderness, with contrition of the heart, with tears we pray to Thee: root in the hearts of all of us the truth, peace and joy of the Dus Holy, place in our country silence, prosperity, serenity, unfeigned love for each other! Support us, weak, cowardly, weak, despondent, support us, resurrect us with Your omnipotent power! Yes, yes, under Your power, we always keep, sing, magnify and glorify Thee, the Sovereign Intercessor of the Christian race forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion, tone 4
The City of Zion is exacting, under Your protection, Pure Virgin, today we flow, and no one will be able to attack us, as if there is no strong city, but not the Existing God, and there is no other fortress, if not the mercy of the Lady of the Virgin

Kontakion, tone 8
We bring victorious songs to the chosen Voivode, as if Your Power has been granted to us, and we will be afraid of nothing, not our salvation from the world, but we are protected by mercy of the exalted Lady and we rejoice in this, as the Intercessor has come to guard Her land.

Magnification of the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of the icon of Her "Sovereign"
We magnify Thee, Blessed Virgin, God-chosen Maiden, and honor the Sovereign image of Thy holiness, by which you give great mercy to all who flow to him with faith.

In a special way, some icons are connected with the history of Russia - they appeared in the most difficult times, saved from invasions, cholera, and healed. However, some troubles are sent by God as lessons to be learned. Such was the revolution of 1917. During this critical period, the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God earned universal love. Today is a reminder of severe consequences thoughtless steps, but also about heavenly patronage.

History of the Sovereign icon

The icon became known already in modern times, although the image was quite old. The Mother of God appeared in a dream to a resident of the Moscow region and ordered to find a certain icon. The shrine, blackened from time, was found in the Church of the Ascension with. Kolomenskoe. On the same day Emperor Nicholas abdicated. This was taken as a heavenly indication that although the people were punished for their sins, Mother of God never ceases to love and protect him.

The old icon was refurbished by monks from a Moscow monastery, the robe of the Mother of God was made red, as She herself indicated in Evdokia's dream. Immediately, the image of the icon of the Mother of God "Sovereign" became the subject of popular veneration. The tragic loss of God's anointed on the throne probably only contributed to this. During the years of godless power, the people could only hope that the Lord would change anger for mercy.

Some theologians believe that the severe trials of Russia were sent for violating the Sobor's oath. At the beginning of the 17th century. the Romanov dynasty ascended the throne, representatives of the clergy swore allegiance to it. But the execution of the autocrat was a departure from this promise. In 1993, Patriarch Alexy offered repentance for the sin of regicide.

The history of the emergence of the icon "Reigning" is not exactly known. There is a version that she stood in the Ascension Monastery, located in the Kremlin. There it was customary to bury women of princely origin, including queens. One way or another, the image is strongly associated with royal authority, is a shrine of the monarchist movement.

Experts date the icon to the end of the 18th century. Until 1990, it was kept in the Historical Museum, after which it was returned to the Church. But many lists have been revered by the people all these years. Special prayers and an akathist were composed with the participation of Patriarch Tikhon. Today the icon "Reigning" is located in Kolomenskoye, where he appeared.

The meaning of the holy image

The first images of the Mother of God are quite ancient, but in the process of the formation of church canons, iconography also developed. The language of icon painting is special, it does not aim to entertain the faithful, to illustrate some events. First of all, it is a reflection of church teaching, as well as a demonstration of what the relationship between God and man should be.

The distinctive features of the image are reflected in its name. The Queen of Heaven sits on a throne with a crown on her head. According to the description, the Sovereign icon belongs to the Panahranta type (from the Greek - immaculate, pure, All-Tsaritsa), it is close to the Guidebook, but with a number of differences.

The vestments of the Virgin are bright red, as befits royal clothes.

The wide throne has a semicircular back, it is golden in color, on a certain elevation.

In the hands of the Empress holds the attributes of royal power

On the lap of the Mother is Christ Immanuel (in the form of a lad), his clothes are bright, his right hand blesses, the other is directed to the orb. With this gesture, He points to the royal dignity of the Mother of God.
A number of lists may have at the top an image of God the Father sending a blessing from heaven. But the icon without this addition will be more canonical, since according to Orthodox tradition It is forbidden to portray the Lord of hosts.

The revealed icon is painted in oil, the top of the board is semicircular. From below it is filed, because it was badly damaged. Quite a few lists of the early 20th century have been preserved, many of which are recognized as miraculous, and are kept in various churches in Moscow.

Having lost the emperor, the people were confused, the country was in for big changes. The foundations were destroyed, the clergy were shot, churches were closed. The new government began to persecute those who kept the "Derzhavnaya", but the icon had for the people great importance. She reminded people that he had a merciful Intercessor who would never leave.

The throne depicted on the icon is a symbol of the greatness of the Queen of Heaven. This is also indicated by the attributes of royal power: crown, orb, scepter. Saint Mary is shown here as the most perfect of all the human race, above her is only the Savior Himself. Its role in human history is unique. From the moment of conception, the Lady was assigned a very special honor - to become the conductor of the Divine principle, through which the entire human race, ulcerated by sin, was justified.

Where can I see the icon

The veneration of the image does not become less at the present time. The Orthodox community of the Moscow region in Chertanovo initiated the construction of the temple, where the "Reigning" icon of the Mother of God is located. The former small wooden temple turned out to be insufficient, and today the area is decorated with a five-hipped brick church. The parishioners lead an active life: there is a Sunday school, a youth department, there is a choir, and joint pilgrimages are made.

The Church of the Ascension on Gorokhovy (Radio Street) also has a list, there is also an icon of St. Tsar Nicholas, who exudes myrrh.

The Moscow monastery courtyard of the Solovetsky Monastery especially honors this image, because the history of the monastery is closely connected with the political upheavals that occurred in the country in the 20th century.

The Assumption Church in the Moscow deanery of the same name is itself an architectural monument; among other shrines, it also keeps the revered image of the Mother of God.

In honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Sovereign" many other famous temples were erected. The restoration of the main cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church began with a small wooden chapel in the name of this image. The hipped-roof church was built of wood; it operates and is part of the complex of buildings of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Particularly solemn services are held here on summer days, on holidays in the name of the revered list of the icon.

Here, several times a month, you can attend the reading of the akathist to the icon "Sovereign", written during the years of the revolution. Very close by, in Obydensky Lane, there is a revered list. Its author was shot in the 1920s, like many sincerely believing Christians. To bow to the image, you need to visit the temple of the Prophet Elijah.

What helps the icon of the Mother of God Sovereign

Any image depicting the Mother of God is a visible expression of her veneration. It is not so important what type it belongs to, how it is made, how much it costs. Dear icons more good quality, but it's not worth chasing just for that. Many cases are known when ordinary paper icons began to stream myrrh, exude fragrance. It all depends on the faith of the one who prays.

What helps the icon "Sovereign"? The question is rather rhetorical. Indeed, there are recommendations: according to them, it is customary to offer prayers near the icon for a peaceful sky over our Motherland, for the strengthening of faith. Such requests are very important. But we must remember that peace does not come in the house if it is not in the heart. External changes will not begin until the soul changes. It's easy to blame the world- but a person is always responsible for what happens in his life.

Although the icon is associated with royal power, this does not mean at all that one can only ask for the resolution of political conflicts before it. The Mother of God remains the same, regardless of the form in which it is depicted by icon painters. This one is the same simple woman who loved the Lord, from an early age devoted herself to Him. Therefore, any prayers addressed to the Mother of God can also be read at the Sovereign icon.

People often ask for things that are beyond their power. First of all, we must pray for deliverance from sinful habits. These are gossip, condemnation of one’s neighbor, envy, laziness, overeating, many hours of “hanging out” in in social networks. How many times does a person "start new life"? But nothing works - because the change of many years of wrong behavior should occur only with repentance and prayer.

You can also pray for your neighbors - ask for their health, strengthening of faith, help in hard work, escort by an angel during the journey. Just do not complain and ask to punish the offenders - the Lord leaves the right of judgment only for Christ. It is better for everyone to wish good in prayer.

In the temples of the "Reigning" icon, you can order a mention at the Liturgy both for health and for repose. It’s a good idea to take the texts of prayers with you, put a candle in front of the image and pray on your own - just so as not to disturb the order in the temple. By agreement with the priest, you can serve a prayer service, bless a cross or an icon that was not bought in a church shop.

Prayer of the Mother of God before the icon of Her "Reigning"

O Sovereign Mistress, Most Holy Theotokos, in Her arms holding the Whole hand of the whole universe, the King of Heaven! We thank Thee for Thy inexpressible mercy, as if You were pleased to reveal to us, sinners, this holy miraculous icon of Thy in these days. We thank Thee, as you have seen from the height of Your saint on the children of the Orthodox, and, like the bright sun, amuse our eyes, now exhausted from the sadness of our eyes, with the most sweet vision of Your sovereign image! O Blessed I am the Mother of God, Sovereign Helper, Strong Intercessor, thank You, with fear and trembling, like a slave to indecency, we bow down, with tenderness, with contrition of the heart, with tears we pray to You: root in the hearts of all of us the truth, peace and joy about Holy Spirit, bring silence, prosperity, serenity, unfeigned love to each other in our country! Support us, weak, cowardly, weak, despondent, support us, resurrect us with Your omnipotent power! Yes, yes, under Your power, we always keep, sing, magnify and glorify Thee, the Sovereign Intercessor of the Christian race forever and ever. Amen.

The Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered images of the Mother of God.

This powerful icon, which has incredible miraculous power, has mysterious story appearances before the people.

It not only reminds of the difficult time that once came to Russia, but also symbolizes heavenly patronage, God's protection of mankind.

History of the icon

In one of the villages of the Bronnitsky district lived a believing peasant woman who observed all the prescriptions of religion. Her name was Evdokia Andrianova. Once she had an unusual dream: a mysterious female voice urged the woman to go to the village of Kolomenskoye, find an old icon there and give it to the church so that people pray in front of the image and ask for help, because. hard times will soon come for Russia.

Arriving in the village of Kolomenskoye, she saw the Ascension Church, as in a dream. Entering the temple and looking for Father Nikolai, she told him about a mysterious dream. The rector did not interfere with the search, he even went with Evdokia to look for unusual thing. But the attempts were unsuccessful: not a single icon was like the one that was in a dream.

Then they decided to go down to the basement and continue the search, hoping to still find the loss. Finally, under the boards and unnecessary things, a dirty, darkened icon was found. Under a thick layer of dust and dirt, it was difficult to see the drawing. When the icon was cleaned, Evdokia confirmed that it was this image that she had seen in a dream.

The meaning of the "Sovereign" icon

On the golden throne, which has a wide semicircular back, the Empress is depicted in a crown, holding a scepter and orb. The presence of royal attributes reflects the greatness, power and authority of the Queen. IN royal families it was customary to wear bright red clothes, so the Saint is depicted in clothes of the same color.

The baby Jesus sits on the lap of the Lady, turning to the left. Right hand he makes a blessing gesture, with his left he points to the side where all the sinners will stand on the Last Judgment. Thus, Jesus personifies the forgiveness and blessing of all those who stumble on the path of life.

What does the icon help with?

The name "Sovereign" speaks for itself that you need to ask the Mother of God for peace, a quiet life, and an end to civil strife. But after all, if the heart is restless and the soul is heavy, then it is difficult to reach a peaceful sky above your head.

What you need to ask the "Sovereign" Mother:

about forgiveness and humility;
about sincere love for each other;
cope with serious illnesses, survive any illness;
quickly restore health after a major operation;
meet a soul mate
solve financial problems;
restore peace of mind, gain confidence;
overcome inner anger, envy;
get rid of negative thoughts.

Prayer of the "Reigning" Mother of God

It is advisable to light a candle before reading the prayer, put it next to the icon. You need to try to forget about all the problems, move away from the outside world and completely immerse yourself in the sacred process.

Sincere words coming from a pure heart will surely be heard.

Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God in Kolomenskoye

When news about the icon spread, people began to come from the surrounding area to bow to the Virgin Mary. The procession of the Holy Image began in the churches of the region, and even in various enterprises of Moscow. For a long time, the Ascension Convent of the Moscow Kremlin kept the face of the Lady within its walls.

In 1812, the icon was moved to Kolomenskoye for preservation. At this time, Napoleon's attacks on the capital began to take place. Then she was sent to the State Historical Museum, after - to the Moscow department of the publishing house near the Patriarchate.

In 1990, Patriarch Alexei II gave permission to transfer the image of the Saint to the famous church of the village of Kolomenskoye. To this day, the original icon is located there, in the Kazan Church with. Kolomenskoe.

The phenomenon of the icon

The “sovereign” icon appeared before the people on March 15, 1917 (March 2, according to the old style), on the same day as the decision of Tsar Nicholas II to renounce power. Having learned about the abdication of the ruler from the royal throne, people were at a loss: who will rule the country, who will protect them.

On the same day they learned about the found icon. It was a sign from above that no one would be left without protection, the Mother of God would save everyone who asked her for help. With her appearance, she once again proved reliability, power and incredible strength.

Celebration icons

The “Sovereign” Mother of God is venerated on March 15, and every Sunday in the Kazan Church, akathists to the Holy One are read.

It is also revered on July 27th. For a long time the image was considered lost, and on this day it was found again.

Canon of the "Reigning" Mother of God

The icon of the Sovereign Mother of God appeared to the Russian people in March 1917 in the village of Kolomenskoye, which is located near Moscow. Interestingly, this event coincided with a significant historical event- renunciation of the power of Tsar Nicholas II. A resident of this village had a vision in a dream in which the Mother of God turned to her and said that she needed to find a black icon and offer it up in front of her. The peasant woman followed the instructions Higher powers and found an image in the basement of the Ascension Church, which was in very poor condition. After all the impurities were removed, the woman recognized the icon represented in her dream. Since that time, the icon of the Sovereign Mother of God began to work miracles, and this led to the fact that pilgrims from all over the country came to the temple. During the reign of Soviet power, Orthodox Christians were persecuted, so people who revered this image were arrested and punished.

Before we find out what they pray for in front of the icon of the Sovereign Mother of God, we will find out what is depicted on it. In this image, the Mother of God is represented sitting on a throne in a red robe. On her head is a crown, and in her hands is a scepter and an orb. In her arms is the Son of God, who sends a blessing gesture with one hand. With their faces, the Mother of God and the Infant God are turned to the praying people. In the upper part of the icon, in the form of an old man, God is depicted, who also sends a blessing gesture.

How does the icon of the Sovereign Mother of God help?

Since the image was found and cleansed, it began to work wonders. The icon was taken to different parishes, where people lined up, wanting to touch the shrine. To date, a large number are known testimonies of how prayers near this face helped to cope with various problems. It is worth noting that not only the original is known for miraculous manifestations, but also lists of the icon.

Prayer in front of the icon of the Sovereign Mother of God helps a person get rid of heartfelt experiences and various bodily and mental traumas. The appeals offered before the icon make it possible to cope with various diseases and recover from them. Another meaning is the Sovereign Mother of God - she helps lonely people in search of a soul mate. You can turn to the shrine during the period of serious financial problems. The clergy say that the Mother of God can help in absolutely any situation, the main thing is to turn to her with a pure soul and heart.