In the expanses of the post-Soviet space , the icon of the Mother of God of Ostrobramskaya became widely known. It can be found in churches of Lithuania, Russia, Moldova, Poland and Ukraine. Moreover, both Catholics and representatives of the Orthodox faith worship this face.
Icon of the Mother of God Ostrobramskaya: historical background
For a long time this face has been ranked as miraculous. It is believed that if you pray for a long time and faithfully to the Mother of God, you can get rid of many problems and prevent family troubles. The first mention of the appearance of the face dates back to 1431. According to legend, the icon of “Ostrobramskaya Mother of God” is named after its place of creation. Historians say that on April 27 at the main gates (called "sharp brahms") leading to the city of Vilna, a face that arose later on was displayed on the canvases of icon painters. The uniqueness of such an image of the face of the Mother of God lies in the absence of a baby in her arms. Indeed, this is the only icon of its kind on which the Holy Mother is reflected without a child. There is another interpretation of the origin of the canvas. Some argue that it was created in ancient Greece specifically for Olgerd in honor of the latter's adoption of the Christian faith.
Icon of the Mother of God Ostrobramskaya: miraculous face
This is one of the richest and brightest frames of the divine picture. The body of the Mother of God is covered with a dress embroidered with silver and gold threads. The figure is hidden behind the floors of heavy solid fabric, you can only see the face and hands crossed on his knees. The Ostrobram icon of the Mother of God personifies all the purity and chastity that a woman should have throughout her life. We can say that the canvas is the ideal of femininity. Some scholars suggest that the icon captures the moment of the meeting of the archangel Gabriel with the Virgin Mary. The absence of the corresponding character is explained by the loss of part of the image after a while.
Later, icon painters began to depict a lady with a halo and a crown on her head - the Polish queen wore such a crown. Subsequently, faces appeared with two crowns: the Queen of Heaven and the Queen of Poland.
Icon of the Mother of God of Ostrobramsk: who helps?
Many women have repeatedly said that it was after sincere and long prayers near this face that many troubles and problems stopped. If we recall the story when the Mother of God was portrayed on the gates in order to protect themselves from the enemy, we can conclude: indeed, the icon helps protect the family hearth from the evil eye of ill-wishers. Its prolonged contemplation allows you to find long-lost peace, to escape from overcoming problems and emerging obstacles, and allows you to be alone with yourself. As a result of such meditation, the solution of pressing problems will appear as if from nowhere. It is enough to hang an icon near the entrance to the house or at the front door of the apartment, and the situation in the family will begin to change as if by magic. From now on, guests with bad motives will not be able to upset your harmony.