In the world of many possible icons that help in various troubles.Among them are the Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem.Prayer in front of her to protect against many diseases and cure of existing disease, many of which are incurable status.This is confirmed by eyewitness accounts.Most often cured of eye diseases, including blindness, paralysis.This icon protects travelers by making their way less difficult and safer life.Before her pray for protection from natural disasters, mainly by fire from enemy attack on the house or apartment.
How did the icon
Icon "Mother of God of Jerusalem" was first written by St. Luke.He created it at the end of fifteen years after the ascension of Jesus into heaven in Gethsemane.By that time, the Christian community in Jerusalem has already been formed, and the image, which has similarities with the typology way Odigitrii-Putevoditelnitsy, designed specifically for it.The icon was placed in the Church of the Resurrection.According to the legend, while in prayer at this image, Mary of Egypt heard a voice calling her to end the unjust life and devote his remaining years to the service of God.
legend about how the icon came to the temple Pigy
In ancient times, near the Golden Gate of Constantinople was a grove, which is considered sacred.It bore the name of God.She was famous for its miraculous source.Over time, wood is becoming more and thicker.In the end, this source was lost among the thickets, and almost dried up.At the time, the future emperor Leo I was a simple soldier.Once in the grove, he met a blind wanderer, weakened by thirst.Leo heard a voice prompting locate the source.This same voice prophesied him to be emperor.When this happens, he will need to clean up the source and put it near the church in honor of Our Lady.He watered the traveler.Later, Leo became Emperor and fulfilled its purpose: to clean the spring, built a temple Pigii, which was moved icon "Mother of God of Jerusalem."
historic journey icons
little more than a century and the rules of the Emperor Iraklin, Scythian nomads tried to conquer Constantinople.All the townspeople gathered near the icons and prayed.As a result, the city has been spared from attacks.In honor of this wonderful event image was taken in the Blachernae church.Icon "Mother of God of Jerusalem" in this temple was three centuries, until the moment when the board began to Emperor Leo VI Philosopher, which is popularly called the Wise.In 988 he moved the image of the city of Korsun (Khersones), which was later conquered by Prince Vladimir.This icon was given to him as a gift and moved to Kiev.
Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God here did not stay long.In honor of the baptism of Prince Vladimir of Novgorod gave it to Novgorod.She was placed in the Hagia Sophia, which was about 400 years.In 1571, at the request of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, the image transferred to the Assumption Cathedral of Moscow, where he stayed for over two hundred years.During the War of 1812 after the defeat of the French capital significantly looted.Among the many relics exported to Paris and Jerusalem was an icon.She is now in France.
Lists with icons and their location
Icon "Mother of God of Jerusalem" has a sufficient amount of locally lists.In the capital there are two accurate.One of them was transported to the Kremlin, instead of lost.Its distinguishing feature is the image of the Holy Apostles in the fields.The second is in the Pokrovsky Cathedral.
