September 17, the feast day of the Prophet Moses, Orthodox Christians all over the world make a celebration in honor of the image as an icon of "Burning Bush".The history of the relics brings us into the past, which can be found in the ancient books.Moreover, the very image of her is very symbolic.
Icon "Burning Bush": sources
This image is a reflection of the Old Testament events described in the book "Exodus."So, according to this scripture, the Prophet Moses, herded sheep near the foot of Mount Sinai and saw a wonderful bush.Interestingly, he was the one that was in flames, but not burned.When the great righteous man approached him, he heard the voice of God, who commanded Moses to lead his people out of bondage in Egypt to the Promised Land.In Christian tradition, the burning bush is the symbol of the Virgin Mary, her immaculate conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit, its purity and sanctity, even though life in a sinful place.The memory of this event immortalized in the church built on the very Mount Sinai.Beside this wonderful place growing shrub that, according to legend, is one of the burning bush.In addition, the memory of the Old Testament event immortalized and the icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush".She was worshiped by Orthodox Christians to this day.
Icon "Burning Bush": image
This image has a complex composition.Previously, the icon of "Burning Bush" was portrayed as a fiery burning bush, dominated by the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in her arms.Now the image is the eight-pointed star surrounding the Virgin Mary.Green end of the world commemorate the bush itself, the red color represents the flames.In the corners of the icons are four characters - a man, a lion, a calf and an eagle, as well as the archangels, each of them - with his own prototype, as the Scripture proclaims.Often portrayed in the hands of the Virgin bush and ladder.Last - also a symbol of the Mother of God, God said to Jacob.The staircase in this context - the relationship between Heaven and Earth.It happens that depicted on the icon and other characters, such as a mountain (not that other, as the very Mother of God), the gates of the rod (the prototype of the Savior).
Icon "Burning Bush": how to pray
There prayers dedicated to exactly this way.These include Troparion and a special prayer this icon.Often they worship the burning bush, saying the prayer "Hail Mary, Hail ...".You can read other prayers sanctify the Mother of God.Not forbidden to say in front of the words coming from the heart and not recorded as a prayer in any of the holy books.To this shrine to pray, we need the very icon of "Burning Bush" (photo of her images are also acceptable).Protects against fire and other natural disasters caused by fire and lightning, so is considered to be miraculous.Icon "Burning Bush" is considered one of the most revered shrines in the Orthodox Church, so it is important to have it in the home and worship it daily.
