Soon after the baptism of Rus Prince Vladimir allegedly son Yaroslav was built Sophia Cathedral - a temple, which is a long time was the main religious building of the young Christian state.The icons of the cathedral is still considered to be a certain standard of writing Orthodox religious images.The exact date of inception of the temple is unknown.Historians call only approximate period - in 1017 or 1037.The cathedral survived a lot of mosaics and frescoes with scenes of the Christian theme.
One of the main shrines of the temple is considered "inviolable wall" - an icon of the Virgin Orans.This mosaic picture made of pieces of tesserae.Icon located beneath the dome, above the main altar in the church.Orans called Blessed Virgins, written without the baby and stretches out his hands in a protective gesture.These icons have always been faithful intercessor of humanity before God.
once to decorate St. Sophia Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Constantinople were specially called Byzantine masters.Therefore, the overall style of the frescoes and mosaics of this church is very much like the style of decoration of the main cathedral of Orthodox Christians - Sophia of Constantinople."Indestructible Wall" - the icon on which the Mother of God is depicted on a golden background, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.The Blessed Virgin is clothed in bright blue tunic (the color of the sky) with a red belt and laid him with a handkerchief.According to legend, it was she wipes tears all the bereaved.
Icon of the Mother of God "Indestructible Wall" is named according to the ninth song molebens Canon to the Most Holy Virgin.There is a phrase: "... Devo and Wall unbreakable ...".There is another explanation for this title.For centuries, the Sophia Cathedral was repeatedly subjected to destruction during raids Polovtsy and Pechenegs.And never at the same wall with the image of Oranta is not affected.Icon has reached our days, in the form, which was created by ancient masters.An interesting fact is that Russia has always been that this mosaic is intact, and will be the capital city of Kiev.
icon painters created a huge number of icons on the grounds of the Kiev original Oranta.If you wish, you can buy a similar image to this day.Today, it is believed that "Indestructible wall" - an icon that can protect the house from any enemy.Hang it in front of the front door.Any enemies, entered the apartment and saw the face of the Virgin, always forget about their intentions and impious embarrassed leave the house.
also knowing people are advised to refer to the Virgin Oranta those who are going for a while to leave your home unattended."Indestructible Wall" - the icon, which hang in this case as well, opposite the door, and pray, looking at her for several days.To speak with the proverbial can be any prayer - "Hail Mary," "Our Father", etc.Every time after pronouncing these words should be asked about the safety of the Virgin apartments in the absence of the owners.
That such properties endowed Orthodox icon of "Indestructible wall".Photos at the top of the page - the original ornata in St. Sophia.
