The Chernigov icon of the Mother of God is known for its power and miracles of healing. In particular, the holy face helps if a person has mental disorders. Even Ambrose Optinsky pointed to such properties of the face of the Chernigov icon. An article will be devoted to the description of this shrine.
About the history of creation
The Chernigov icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1658. The author of the work is a monk living in the Boldinsky monastery. The creation of the canvas is spoken of in a work written by Saint Dmitry. It is also mentioned in the books of St. John. The event is described when tears appeared on the icon. Moreover, this situation lasted 8 days.
This incident necessitated the establishment of the day on which the icon was revered. Shortly afterwards, the Tatar hordes attacked the land where the holy face was kept. They plundered the city. But the Chernigov icon of the Mother of God did not suffer, she even remained in her precious salary.
Miraculous power is dense
The brothers, the monks who hid the icon from the horde, were also able to escape. From that time, memories of twenty-four miracles that occurred with the Chernigov icon of the Mother of God were preserved. They were collected and recorded by Saint Dmitry. Incidents are associated with the healing of citizens and visiting pilgrims.
I had to reprint the book, as the number of miracles was constantly growing. Soon the list was replenished with the facts of healing of such ailments:
- blindness - five cases;
- diseases of the lower extremities - three facts;
- rheumatism - three cases;
- Frenzy - Fifteen Healings;
- clouding of the mind - thirteen cases;
- chronic diseases of different course - fifteen facts.
There are also known cases when the Chernihiv Gethsemane Icon of the Mother of God healed people from the heat, accompanied by fever.
The power of the image of the Virgin
What helps the Chernigov icon of the Mother of God? The Orthodox especially revere such images because of the miraculous power, love and mercy that they radiate. There is a version of the writing of this icon in the image of the Mother of God of Ilya. Researchers cannot provide historical confirmation of this fact. But it is well known that the icons with the image of Mother Jesus have the most powerful protection. This is proved by the fact described above, when the icon cried.
Change storage icon
The Ilyinsko-Chernihiv icon of the Mother of God came to the territory of the Gethsemane monastery as a donation from a noblewoman Filippova.
Not much time passed before this holy face again began to surprise the parishioners with its wonderworking. These facts are documented. People who came to the image with prayers received help and felt this very soon. Regardless of financial capabilities and position in society, all those in need could count on help icons.
What do the Chernigov icon of the Mother of God pray for? People ask that the holy face grant physical and mental healing. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, one can find facts about more than a hundred miracles that happened to believers after turning to the Virgin.
What does the image look like
The icon depicts the Virgin, on the hands of which little Jesus sits. Both of them are dressed in beautiful majestic robes. On their heads the holy family has crowns. This symbolizes that the Virgin and Jesus have the power of world reign.
The baby's hand shows a gesture of blessing aimed at everyone who looks at the holy face. The other hand of the baby holds a scroll with God's commandments.
Here is the text of the prayer with which Christians appeal to the Chernigov icon of the Virgin.
Oh, Heavenly Lady, Holy Mother and Queen of Heaven, we pray, hear and save me, the sinful slave (your name). Deliver my life from false lies, evil, various calamities, misfortunes, sudden deaths. Have mercy on my life in the morning, evening, and night hours. May every hour lived on earth pass under your protection. Keep me asleep, sitting, lying and walking, and as if by cover with your mercy, shelter. Only you, the Queen of Heaven, is a strong and indestructible wall separating me and the devil's nets, so do not let me wallow in it. Protect my soul and my body from enemies visible and invisible, like a shield, protect me. O mistress and mistress, save me from death in vain and give me humility until the end of my days. Only You are our guardian and the hope of every believer. We fall at your feet, do not turn away from us, save us from troubles and sufferings. May you be praised and blessed forever and ever. Amen.
Christians ask the Virgin:
- gaining peace of mind;
- deliverance from sins;
- victory over incurable ailments;
- protection against sudden death;
- cures for smallpox, blindness, paralysis.
And the holy image helps those who sincerely ask for help.
Chernihiv temple
The Church of the Chernigov Icon of the Mother of God was created in the village of Sanino near Chernigov. Boldin Mountain became the place of writing the holy canvas. In honor of the Trinity Elias Monastery, the icon is also called Ilyinsky.
In 1924, the monastery was closed and the image disappeared. The 16th day of April is considered to be the day of remembrance of the icon of the Chernigov Mother of God. Christians pray icon reproductions, which also have great power.
The power of prayer
One of the greatest tools God has given to the church is the power of prayer.
The scripture reminds us: "It is assigned to one man or woman to die, and they will be judgment." All sorts of sins abound today. God will forgive sin if we repent by despising such actions:
- Lies.
- Greed.
- Lack of compassion.
- Child abuse.
- Ruthlessness.
Sin spreads like a plague. There is no responsibility or discipline.
In salvation or atonement, Jesus brought humanity the power to free people from sin. When the church spreads it throughout the world, as Jesus commanded, sin will be forgiven and cleansed by the power of his blood. Sinners are freed no matter what sin they have committed. When he prays in church, salvation again spreads throughout the world.
Only the power of God can change the human heart, open the path to light.
The formation of the Christian faith was a turbulent time for the church. Many obstacles arose in the path of believers. King Herod, who ruled Rome at that time, killed Jacob, one of the apostles. The next day, to please people, he put Peter in prison.
An angel of the Lord entered the casemate and freed Peter. A prayer for salvation was heard, and God entered, and brought Peter directly to the door where the church prayed for him. God proved to be in control. He, not kings or political leaders.
Therefore, Christians should remember the need to communicate with the Lord, to thank him for every day of their lives and ask for help. Then sincere requests will certainly reach the ears of the Creator.
To summarize
The Chernigov icon of the Mother of God was created at the end of the seventeenth century in a monastery near Chernigov. Its author was St. Dmitry. The miraculous power of the icon manifested itself at a time when people discovered that the Face of the Virgin began to exude tears. Since that time, dozens of cases of assistance to petitioners have been recorded. Believers Christians worshiped St. Luke and turned to the Virgin for help until 1924. After the monastery was closed, there was no icon there.
People who pray before reproductions of the icon also feel the power of protection and support of the Virgin. After all, it is the faces depicting the mother of Jesus that are considered the most powerful. People expect from the icon healing of spiritual and bodily ailments, protection and support. And the Mother of God hears their prayers, bringing hope for better days. The power of prayer is described in the Bible. Christians should not only turn to the Lord and saints for help, but also give thanks for the days that have passed.