The Icon of the Mother of God âGetting rid of the troubles of the afflictedâ is a great shrine, which thousands of pilgrims annually seek to see. People come to her from everywhere. After all, the icon âGetting rid of the troubles of the afflictedâ gives them hope in getting rid of suffering and misfortunes, before it, believers pray for the health of children, getting rid of drunkenness and various diseases.
Here you can also hear stories of numerous miraculous healings and of the descending Divine help. And the way the âRidding from the Troubles of the Afflictedâ icon in Arzamas appeared is akin to a real miracle. And these days they occur quite rarely.
The appearance of a wonderful icon
Very close to Diveevo is the female Arzamas St. Nicholas Monastery. More recently, pilgrims did not even want to visit its dilapidated buildings. And people came to the Epiphany Church only to file notes, light candles, and immediately rushed to the bus stop to return to their usual mundane affairs upon returning home.
Everything changed in 1997. It was then that an icon was brought to the monastery by two residents of Arzamas. However, it was even difficult to call a dark board, inconspicuous in appearance, which one of the women found in her own barn. It was also impossible to see if there was any image on it, and what it was. That is why the monastery sisters took this board to the storeroom, which contained icons unsuitable for service.
Wonderful transformation
At one point, mother George visited the abbot, who was the abbess of the monastery. After viewing all the icons there, she ordered a dark board brought by women to be placed in a frame, and then raised to the temple, in order to pray to the Most Holy Theotokos herself.
All her instructions were fulfilled, and the nuns began to ask before this image from the Queen of Heaven's favor in their affairs. So the icon "Ridding of the troubles of the afflicted" came to Arzamas in the monastery. Soon, a small bright spot suddenly appeared on the black board. It seemed that the ray of sunshine highlighted on the icon a small oval part, where the neck of the Mother of God and the handle of a baby were depicted. A more intensive update of the icon began in 2000, in the middle of summer. It seemed that someone invisible was removing thin layers of black on a framed board. Then the faces of the Savior and the Mother of God appeared. However, the name of the icon was not dismantled.
Picture
The spot that initially appeared on the icon was in size from 10 to 15 cm. But after the summer of 2000, it began to grow rapidly. This made it possible to describe the icon of the Mother of God "Ridding of the troubles of the afflicted." Gradually, the faces of the Savior and Mother of God began to be cleansed. Soon, a crown appeared on the head of the Queen of Heaven. The blessing pen of the little Savior also became visible. Further, his legs appeared, which rested on the right hand of the Mother of God. The colors of the clothes also became clear. All this transformation took place not smoothly and unevenly, as a human hand would do.
Cleansing the inscription
Once St. Nicholas Monastery was visited by a Riga nun. She saw the board and joyfully declared that the Angels were engaged in her purification. Then the nun suggested that this is the icon of the Mother of God "Ridding of the troubles of the afflicted." But at that time no one betrayed her words of special significance. The fact that the Riga nun was right became clear in the summer of 2001, when the inscription was completely cleared.
Pilgrimage
Today, people continue to hurry, but at the same time they still make time to sing the akathist to the icon âRid of the suffering of the afflictedâ and to adhere to it. At the same time, they begin to rejoice, like children, when the lamp that burns next to the icon begins to exude a fragrance.
To date, the icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted" is in an accessible place for believers. She was brought here by sisters for pilgrims who went to the image of the Mother of God. It was noted that the colorful layer of this icon was almost showered. The holy image exudes a tree.
And now every week, with the exception of the period of Lent, an akathist is read in the monastery in front of the icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted." There are many wonderful stories that happened after such prayers. One of the first concerns getting rid of the open form of tuberculosis of a woman who prayed in front of the icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted." Some of these stories are recorded in a notebook, which is located in the monastery. Here you can find many stories of parishioners who told about their deliverance from troubles and ailments. Moreover, every year about 3 thousand letters arrive in the monastery. Where exactly is the icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted"? Address: Arzamas, Cathedral Square, 1. Letters are often written here that describe people's requests for prayers before this image.
The icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted" in Arzamas attracts many pilgrims. People come here not only from Russia, but also from other countries. They specially go to the temple located on Sobornaya Square to bow to the icon of the Virgin "Ridding from the troubles of the afflicted" and anoint themselves with oil taken from her lamp. Here they put candles and read an akathist. By this they ask the Queen of Heavenly Divine help. Akathist is quite short. It takes 15 minutes to read it. However, for those who have already done this at least once, the words of the chant have acquired great power.
Akathist
This is nothing but a wonderful chant. With its help, every suffering person is able to ask Mother of God for help. Moreover, he can be firmly convinced that she will certainly be provided to him. The prayer of the icon âRedemption from the troubles of the afflictedâ has great and unshakable power. After all, those who ask are many, and therefore, condescending grace is truly comprehensive.
The Akathist for the icon âRidding from the troubles of the afflictedâ is a special eulogy, which is pronounced in honor of the Mother of God and the Savior. It consists of 12 ikos and 13 kondak. The first is a lengthy song, necessarily ending with an exclamation. Kondak is a short song of praise at the end of which is pronounced âHallelujahâ (praise God). All ikos end in the same chorus that is in the first kondak.
Text
How does the akathist read the icon âGetting Rid of the Troubles of the Afflicted" (Arzamas)? Its text can be seen below.
Kondak 1
The Blessed Virgin Mary, the chosen one of all births, who gives us gracious help, we bring thanks song. You liberate, as a possessing, invincible power from all sorrows and troubles. Free us, singingly touching you. Rejoice, Queen of Heaven, Lady of All-Good, delivering those who suffer from troubles.
Ikos 1
Angel and Archangel many to you, the most glorious Seraphim and the most honest Cherubim, ceaselessly glorify the voices of heaven. We, touched by your good deeds that were upon us, call you to dare:
Rejoice, chosen one of the Heavenly Father.
Rejoice, Mystery of the Trinity Council.
Rejoice, shined with the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, having given birth to the Savior of the world.
Rejoice, transcendent angelic powers.
Rejoice, blessed one in wives.
To the Lady of All-Good, delivering those who are suffering from troubles.
Kondak 2
God-chosen Otrokovice, Seeing You, all the Heavenly Forces near the Throne of Your Son and our God, who prays for us, praises Your mercy and greatness. We, sins, earnestly urge You to help the earth, singing to God incessantly: Hallelujah.
Ikos 2
From God with a mind from above enlightenment, looking to Your miraculous face, to the Queen of the earth and heaven, we understand how Your Son is gifted in deliverance from misfortune to all who suffer. Omnipotent, accept the singing of the Titan from us:
Rejoice, mother of the poor.
Rejoice, consolation of the afflicted.
Rejoice, hope of the hopeless.
Rejoice, recovery of the dead.
Rejoice, rebellion of the fallen.
Rejoice, O Fellow Supporter of Sinners.
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 3
Jodatice and the Intercessor is ours. The power of the Most High was granted, in salvation and assistance to the world, perishing in the trench. We are all sorts of misery and misfortune for thee, Thy blessed Son we sing: Hallelujah.
Ikos 3
While offering to the Lady, who have an incomprehensible love for the human race, not a single one to you who cried out and earnestly prayed:
Rejoice, soon hearing of the distressed.
Rejoice, release of the captives.
Rejoice, marvelous salvation of the lost.
Rejoice, consolation of the mournful and sad.
Rejoice, reinforcement of the falling.
Rejoice, admonition of the negligent.
To the Lady of All-Good, the afflicted delivers from misfortunes.
Kondak 4
A storm of misfortunes and many troubles is there, we pray the same to you, the Intercessor of the world, exhausted, save us, you and our deliverance, for this reason we sing a song about God to you: Hallelujah.
Ikos 4
Give birth to humanity hearing your great love for Christians and the intercession of your all-powerful from all the fierce ones who are upon us, learning your pet:
Rejoice, deliverance from the troubles of the human race.
Rejoice, taming the storms of life.
Rejoice, ambulance for the Comforter of the crying.
Rejoice, Giver of spiritual joy.
Rejoice, trustworthy visit to the sick.
Rejoice, correction of the lost.
Rejoice, Mistress of All-Good, delivering those who are suffering from troubles.
Kondak 5
Like your godly star, your holy icon, Mother of God, disperses the darkness of passions in sinful hearts, all Christian families will see in the light of Thy love, the One who saves the Lord, and they will cry out to him the blessed song: Hallelujah.
Ikos 5
Seeing the people who are given to you by Christendom from manifold troubles, a sudden deliverance to them, Gracious and Good in you, the protector of the Christian greatness, diligently pray for this for you: observe, intervene, and cover us from the attacks of enemies and misfortunes, and let us joyfully sing:
Rejoice, Bearer of the health of the body and soul.
Rejoice, Guardian of chastity.
Rejoice, driving away our sorrows.
Rejoice, our consolation is in sorrow.
Rejoice, extending a helping hand to the tempted.
Rejoice, supplying with piety to all that is needed,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 6
Mother of God, they preach Thy love and help, all the consolation, healing and salvation of Thee from adversity and misfortune, Thou, thanks to all the good deeds poured out on us, crying out to You about God and Your Son: Hallelujah.
Ikos 6
The salvation to us is the light of salvation - Your marvelous icon, Bogomati, its miracles and healing are exhaled to all who pray with faith. Rejoicing at such a provocation about us, we sing Ti with emotion:
Rejoice, for thou shalt disperse the sinful darkness.
Rejoice, for as for salvation, slothfulness are consumed.
Rejoice, enlightening theology of God with the light of the soul.
Rejoice, edifying on the path of salvation.
Rejoice, statement of firm faith.
Rejoice, intercession at the Last Judgment,
To the Lady of All-Good, delivering those who are suffering from troubles.
Kondak 7
Show everyone who wants your love for the Christian family, Proclaiming to the Mother of God, she was pleased to reveal an icon that is called âDeliverer from the misfortunes of the afflictedâ, but all, in grief and in exhausting illnesses, Your Intercessor and Helper have, crying out to God God for You:
Ikos 7
Unexpected and new, the Queen of Heaven showed her mercy to us, having perceived us unworthy, under Your sovereign hand, perceiving the cover wonderfully over the Christian world if it extended to everyone. For this sake, Tee cries out:
Rejoice, Spirit of the Most Holy Chamber.
Rejoice, sovereign Queen.
Rejoice, heavenly mistress.
Rejoice, who have embraced us under thy all-powerful covering.
Rejoice, showing us your protection.
Rejoice, repulsive enemy of attack,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 8
A strange miracle about you, the Mother of God, visible, extremely soulful and bodily nonsense Your healing holy icons are healed by kissing, affirming faith and our hearts tenderness are fulfilled, crying out to God: Hallelujah.
Ikos 8
All the creatures of overwhelming passions in the darkness and in the darkness of sorrows, resort to good help and refuge - the cover of the Blessed Virgin, who delivers us from the suffering of the sufferers, glaringly:
Rejoice, delivering us from gladness.
Rejoice, nourishing the heavenly bread for us.
Rejoice, quenching of spiritual thirst.
Rejoice, blessing of the farmers.
Rejoice, overflowing eternal life of the spring to us.
Rejoice, which gives us spiritual sweetness,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 9
The whole angelic nature of singing is commendable to you, the Mother of God, but people on earth praise you, thankful, who reveals deliverance and gives joy in sorrow, the Most Holy Mother of God gives your son a caller: Hallelujah.
Ikos 9
By the legacy they will not be able to sing Thy multitude of the whores, Mati All-Good, miraculous and speedy deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted. By you we favor, such a verb dare:
Rejoice, in us faith strengthening your miracles.
Rejoice, soon destroying our misfortunes and troubles.
Rejoice, admonishing us with your banners.
Rejoice, exalting us with your icons.
Rejoice, God blessing us.
Rejoice, sanctifying and purifying our hearts,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 10
Save every Christian soul, Bogomati, cherishing it with indescribable love, eat and be merciful, admonish and edify, cry to Your Son: Hallelujah.
Ikos 10
The wall is inviolable if you are faithful to all, the Virgin Mary the Blessed, in your wonderful way, called "Ridding from the troubles of the afflicted", illuminate the Christian world, protect it from invisible and visible enemies. Coming to your intercession, we bow to him and kiss with love, Ty singing:
Rejoice, we will soon be the Deliverer of troubles.
Rejoice, wise Mentor in our perplexity.
Rejoice, comforting our souls in a mournful hour.
Rejoice, who brings us to the joys of eternity in heaven.
Rejoice, our intercession from the libels of evil men and spirits.
Rejoice, preservation of a godly and chaste life,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 11
Ty, the Queen of Heaven, bring ceaseless singing, deliverance from the misfortunes and troubles of Thee and, having found joy, sing to Your Divine Son gratefully: Hallelujah.
Ikos 11
Your image appeared to us as a radiant luminosity shining in the gloom of sin, Lady, we, sins, rejoice even more, having Your wonderful icon, as a guarantee of Your goodwill to us, and hoping for Your mother's prayers, their hearing is quick, with a touch of grace:
Rejoice, source of inexhaustible joys.
Rejoice, soon expulsion of sorrows.
Rejoice, Omnipotent Protector from troubles.
Rejoice, good giver of peace.
Rejoice, quenching of our sorrows and tears.
Rejoice, propitiation of the Lord concerning our sins,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 12
From Your icon âRidding from the troubles of the afflictedâ the grace emanating, the Virgin all-good, heals the jet abundantly with love and faith flowing to her, touching all of you loops of Your Son and Our God: Hallelujah.
Ikos 12
Your icon sings a marvelous appearance and your mercy on our sinners, praise your mercy and love for the human race, bowing to You with tenderness in Your honest icon, hope and believe, as if you ask for our God and Your Son all good in this life and future, Itâs glaring to you:
Rejoice, rising from the eternal flame and death.
Rejoice, resurrecting the soul of the dead.
Rejoice, our dying hope.
Rejoicing, our rapture over death.
Rejoice, Our Sorceress on Christâs Last Judgment.
Rejoice, our Intercession for the habitation of the blessed heavens,
The Lady of All-Blessing, delivering the afflicted from misfortunes.
Kondak 13
Oh, Mother of All-Matter, Virgin of the Blessed Virgin, now have mercy and have mercy on us, in grave and cruel misfortunes, teach us to sing sincerely to God, the One who saves you: Hallelujah.
Anyone who reads an akathist in front of the icon "Getting rid of the troubles of the afflicted" in Arzamas should pronounce the last kondak three times. After this, Ikos 1 is repeated and, in addition, kondak 1. And then the Lord will not leave the believer in Him.
Akathist, pronounced before the icon "Ridding of the troubles of the afflicted", is a miraculous and beautiful church work, which has great power. At the same time, it is based on faith in the Lord, as well as his deeds on earth and in heaven.
What can I ask for?
The icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Ridding of the troubles of the afflicted" allows you to:
- relieve suffering and misfortune;
- keep unquenchable fire and faith in the heart in the soul;
- receive a blessing for a happy marriage;
- heal and spiritually inspire your children;
- save a person from various vices and divert sinful thoughts;
- cure eye diseases, fever and drunkenness;
- to guide the lost on the true path;
- acquire well-being and health.
Also, in the icon of the Virgin Mary in Arzamas, âRidding from the troubles of the afflictedâ, people turn with a prayer for help in leading a righteous life in order to earn God's grace.
Getting rid of disease
The icon "Ridding the troubles of the afflicted" miracles creates truly inexplicable. The stories of such healings can be read in a notebook in the temple. It happens that the legs themselves lead the sick to the temple, after which they are removed lethal diagnoses.
Getting rid of infertility
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