Although we live in the 21st century - the century of technological progress, nanotechnology and other miracles, we’re used to it if something unexpected happens, go to church, light a candle in front of the image and pray heartily. To tell the saints about their need-problem, to cry to the Virgin, and as if with a renewed heart, calmed down, wait for help, hoping that the Lord is merciful and will not leave us. This tradition has developed since time immemorial. And the prayers were created by pious people different for all occasions. And the icons are written - for all human needs and sorrows.
History icons
Among the Christian Orthodox shrines there are widely known images, glorified far beyond the borders of Russian lands. And there are rare ones that are remembered in specific difficult situations. For example, the icon "Add Mind." Her other name sounds like “Crazy Bearer”. This is one of the little-known images of the Virgin, the celebration of which takes place in August - 15 (28). The story of his appearance is extraordinary, serving as a proof of the infinity of God's mercy and love for people. The icon "Add Mind" was written in the 17th century by a Moscow artist. This happened after the split of the Orthodox Church into the Old Believers and the New. Representatives of both directions in books proved their innocence and in every possible way reproached opponents. The artist, as a curious and deeply religious person, wanted to understand how right both sides are. As a result, he scanned so many books that he lost his mind due to stress.
The image is miraculous
How is the “Add Mind" icon related to this? Directly! In the rare moments of enlightenment, the artist prayed with tears and lamentations of the Mother of God to return his mind to him, to help him learn the truth. And once Mary appeared to him and ordered to draw her in the form in which the painter sees her.
With zeal and assiduity, he set to work. But, since turbidity often came upon him, he forgot his vision. And again he diligently stood idle in supplications and bows. Once again the Mother of God came to him and directed him. And so until then, until the icon "Add Mind" was not finished. The artist was already praying before her. And the mind returned to him, even brighter and sharper than before. And the icon itself is now in the city of Rybinsk, in the Transfiguration Cathedral. There is a list with her in one of the Moscow churches.
Icon Description
The icon of the Virgin “Adding the mind” is quite unusual and goes beyond the traditional Russian iconography. Her image is deeply symbolic, but difficult for the uninitiated to understand. Mother and Baby are covered with bell-shaped cloths decorated with crosses. This decoration means sorrow and holiness.
The figures are in front of the entrance to paradise, nearby on the clouds are angels with lamps. This is the light of truth, truth, reason. And the buildings below represent the holy city of Jerusalem, not just earthly, but heavenly.
Holy help
How can the icon “Add Mind” help believers? Prayer is raised to her if it is necessary to reason the children so that they grow in obedience, so that they succeed in learning. This is an image that can support students, as well as people of mental and creative professions. Various mental illnesses, dementia are also treated with its help. And yet, if a person has recently been baptized, so that he quickly entered his new state, he should often turn to this image.
Pray more often, and may the Mother of God help you!