Among Christian icons there are famous, especially popular among the people, and there are rare ones. But their strength from this is not only no less - in their power such images surpass even the most famous and prayed ones. One of them will be discussed now.
Image Features
The “All-Seeing Eye" icon is rather mysterious and not very clear to the ordinary believer. This is explained by its complex pattern, the metaphorical and symbolic meaning of which requires special explanation. The plot of the image is based on biblical prophetic words about the watchful eye of God, which oversees sinners, those who fear Him, and those Christians who trust in His mercy and forgiveness. In fact, the icon “The All-Seeing Eye" in allegorical form depicts the universe from the point of view of Christian ideology. It conveys the essence of the Lord himself, and the Holy Spirit, and the Virgin, and Jesus. Therefore, the image is comprehensive, global. And if for other icons there are special
prayers, akathists, through whom one should turn to higher powers for help, then the “All-Seeing Eye" icon is universal in essence. Before her, you can pray, as your heart tells you, how the soul lies, about everything that has become painful. In any situation, the pilgrims turn to God, who oversees the world from the height of Cosmos, knows everything, observes everything, and delves into everything. There is no limit to knowledge, and even the most hidden corner of the heart is open to the eyes of God and perfectly understood.
Icon composition
The “All-Seeing Eye" icon reflects the ideal world order that should be established in the kingdom of God. At the very top of the image is Christ. His raised hand froze in a blessing gesture. The image of the Lord is enclosed in a circle, as in the Sun. Strengthen comparison and diverging rays. In this regard, the icon of the "All-Seeing Eye" has the following meaning: the Lord is the sun, illuminating and warming the world, pouring out his grace on it. Next comes the second circle in which human faces are depicted - they personify the very humanity to which Grace is directed. In the third circle is the Virgin, prayerfully folding her hands. Among the people, in theology, she personifies the intercessor of all the afflicted before a strict judgment of God. And, finally, the fourth circle - the icon “The All-Seeing Eye of God" contains him. This is the ideological and semantic center of composition. Here is the Savior himself, surrounded by angels against the background of stars - the embodiment of the highest purity and spirituality, truth in its purest form. To be there, next to God, means to go all the way through trials to the end. The Lord is the beginning of everything, the source of physical and spiritual life. Christ is the light of truth, and Mother of God is the meek patroness of the whole human race. This is the sacred meaning of the image. There are many lists of icons of the All-Seeing Eye; those who resort to her help know this.
“Come to me, and I will calm you down!”
For any trouble, need, problem, you can turn to the icon. Feeling unwell, misunderstanding with family, at work, resolving conflict situations and many other adversities allows you to fix the icon. Naturally, prayers should be sincere, ardent, passionate, sincere.