The "Impassable Door" icon was very popular in Russian churches and monasteries before the revolution. Now it is preserved only in one of the museums of St. Petersburg.
What is known about the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door"? In what cases resort to it? What does this icon look like? And why is it called that? About this in the article.
When is the date of worship?
Day of the festival of the Icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door" - January 8. On this day they glorify the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The second time the holiday falls on the Saturday of the fifth week of Lent. Feast of the Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What does the icon look like?
Very beautiful image. On it the Mother of God stands with her arms spread out in both directions. Hands are bent at the elbows and raised up. Palms look forward. The head of the Virgin Mary on the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door" is inclined to the right shoulder. She does not hold the Divine Child, but He is depicted in Her womb. The Mother of God looks at the saints who stand before Her, praising.
How does it help?
How does the icon of the Mother of God “Impassable Door” help? For example, it is believed by the people that in front of the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon they pray for healing from drunkenness. And before the Mother of God, called the “Addition of the Mind,” about the granting of the mind. In fact, we receive healing and help from the Virgin Mary. She is one, this is her many images. The Virgin gives help through her images, hence the human confidence that a particular image helps from something concrete.
In front of the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door" they pray for intercession from robberies, penetration of the house of thieves. But not only from this the Virgin Mary protects those who faithfully ask Her for help.
Nuns and damsels ask the Virgin Mary for help in keeping and keeping themselves clean. Couples pray for patronage and help in marriage. Those without children beg the baby. Parents and mentors of the child may ask the “Impassable Door” for the protection of the child in front of the Icon of the Mother of God. About help and its protection from doubtful friends, entertainments and other realities of modern life.
How to pray?
Is there a prayer to the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door"? More precisely, in front of Her icon. Yes, there is such a prayer. Here is her text:
Theotokos, voice 2:
The impenetrable gate, secretly sealed, / Blessed Virgin Mary, / receive our prayers / and bring to Your Son and God, / may Our soul save you.
Theotokos dogmatic voice 5:
In the Black Sea, / The Unskilful Brides, the image is sometimes written: / tamo Moses, the water divider, / here is Gabriel, the servant of the miracle. / Then the depth of the procession is unfrozen Israel; / Now Christ give birth to the seedless Virgin. / The sea, after the passage of Israel, is impassable; Immaculate Christmas Emmanuel stay imperishable. / This and before this, / appear as a Man, / God, have mercy on us.
Theotokos forgiveness, voice 5:
Rejoice, Lord’s impassable door; / Rejoice, wall and cover of those that flow to you; / Rejoice, untouched refuge and Inarticulate, / having given birth to the flesh of Your Creator and God / praying do not become scanty about those who glorify / and bow to Your Christmas.
Often people ask the question: is it possible to pray to one or another image without having it in the red corner? Yes you can. After all, the Mother of God knows and sees all our heartfelt wills. She will certainly help someone who faithfully resorts to Her.
In the temples of the icon of the Mother of God there is no “Impassable Door”. As mentioned above, it is very rare. You can see the image in the St. Petersburg State Museum.
Want to pray in front of this icon? Read the prayers above. Ask for help from the Virgin. The absence of an image will in no way affect Her responsiveness if a person asks with sincere faith.
History icons
What is the meaning of the Icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door"? This is a symbol of the fact that after the birth of the Savior, His Mother remained a Virgin. Why is she called the subnode. How is this possible? In people, this miracle does not fit into consciousness.
According to legend, Jesus Christ was not born like an ordinary person. He stepped out of the side of His Most Pure Mother. This is surprising, but such is the fact.
The image of the Virgin "Impassable Door" was written in the XVII century. It is he who is kept in St. Petersburg.
The Virgin Mary is the only one of the human race who prays for people before God with motherly prayer. Do not be afraid or shy to ask the Mother of God for intercession and help. But one must not forget to thank Her for the help rendered.
How to give thanks at home and in the temple
The Icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door" (pictured) will help those who pray with faith and ask. But people have the ability to ask and forget to thank. And this can not be done.
How to thank Virgin Mary for her help? Read akathist, turn to her in your own words. At home, this is done like this:
- Women put on a skirt, cover their heads with a scarf.
- Men should be in trousers and with their heads uncovered.
- A candle or a lamp is lit in front of the icons.
- The akathist of the Mother of God is read, after reading gratitude follows in his own words.
If there is an opportunity to visit the temple, then give a thanksgiving service, put a candle in front of any image and thank you in your own words.
A little bit about church behavior
The article presents material about the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door". Now briefly about how to behave in the temple.
If you plan to go to the service, then:
- Women come to the temple without makeup, especially without lipstick. Otherwise, how to apply to icons?
- Weak sex should be in a skirt. A head scarf is tied to his head or a hat is put on.
- Men come in trousers. Shorts are not allowed.
- It is advisable to come to the service in advance, for about 15 - 20 minutes, in order to calmly submit notes on health and tranquility, to put candles.
- During the service, you should not move around the temple, placing candles.
- Loud conversations, laughter and jokes are unacceptable. During service, conversations are highly undesirable.
- Women should not put candles, apply to icons, confess and receive communion (unless absolutely necessary) during critical days. Have to suffer a week.
- If a person wants to receive communion, he holds a three-day fast. Refuses for this time not only from products of animal origin, but also from various entertainments.
- Before the sacrament, it is imperative to confess and obtain the priest’s permission for this.
If you just decided to go into the temple and put candles, then the same rules are followed. Except, of course, preparing for the sacrament.
Summarize
Let us highlight the main aspects about the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door":
- The icon is very rare. You can find it only in the St. Petersburg State Museum.
- The text of the prayers before the image is presented in the article.
- They resort to this image with requests for protection from robbery and the penetration of thieves into the home.
- The Virgin Mary can be approached with any requests. The main thing is with faith in the soul.
Conclusion
Now the reader knows what kind of image this is - the “Impassable Door”, which he symbolizes when he is addressed, what is being asked.
Do not forget that the Virgin is alone. And She sends help through her icons. Therefore, it is not necessary to ask for one thing at all.