The icon "Kazan Mother of God" is one of the most revered shrines in Orthodoxy. It is believed that the image has miraculous power, namely, it heals the sick, brings success in business and happiness in family life. The celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God falls on two days of the year: July 21 and November 4. In summer, the very phenomenon of this icon is celebrated, in the fall, the liberation of Moscow and all of Russia from the invasion of the Poles in 1612.
Story
In the distant 1552, Ivan the Terrible annexed the Kazan Khanate to Russia , thereby freeing a huge number of Russian people from slavery and captivity. Following this began the mass conversion of Muslims, as well as pagans, to Christianity. Converts were skeptical of the new religion, many of them in their hearts remained adherents of past beliefs. Until one interesting case occurred. In 1579, a terrible fire hit the city of Kazan, gradually destroying everything in its path. Unhappiness did not pass by the house of the merchant Onuchin. Immediately after the fire, the merchant’s little nine-year-old daughter had a dream: Virgin Mary herself came to the girl and revealed to her that under the ruins of their housing there is a wonderful image hidden underground by secret followers of Christianity. The image was found. Ten years after the acquisition of this icon on the very spot where it was found, a monastery was built for women in honor of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
ValueThe icon "Kazan Mother of God" and her wonderful appearance helped people strengthen their faith. Having learned about the appearance of a marvelous image, Christian converts were able to believe in God with all their souls. In addition, the Mother of God pray in front of the icon for the protection of her native land from invaders. The icon "Kazan Mother of God" has become a symbol of the patronage of all of Russia. Its acquisition on our land is not accidental: it is a sign that the Mother of God takes under her care all the Russian lands, including Kazan, and blesses new Christians. The image also helps in solving all sorts of everyday problems.
The icon “Kazan Mother of God” will protect the child’s sleep, protect him from evil visions. This quality of the image is connected with the history of its discovery, because it was found with the help of a little girl. Many cases of healing from this image have long been known throughout the world. So, back in 1579, after the acquisition of this icon, Joseph was healed from her - a man who has been blind for three years. They say that the icon heals blindness, not only bodily, but also spiritual, which is much more important. Despite this statement, there are known cases of cure in a way from other diseases.
Appeal
In order to pray before this image, the Kazan Mother of God icon itself is needed. A photo is not the best option, it’s wiser to get a small image in a church shop. Any prayer can be used, the main thing is that it comes from the heart and is pronounced with true faith. However, there is also a special troparion and kondak intended for reading in front of this icon.