Among Orthodox shrines there are a lot of icons associated with specific people, individuals who left a particular mark on the history and spiritual life.This Alexander Nevsky, Matrona of Moscow, Boris and Gleb, and many, many others.
Why icon of Virgin Mary - Igorevskaya?
Igorevskaya Theotokos dates back to the other holy image - "Our Lady of Tenderness", creation date, which is about the end of the 14th - early 15th century.It represents a version of Vladimir, her "oplechnoe" picture.With an image during its existence it was written off a lot of copies.This suggests that Igorevskaya Theotokos to this day enjoys great respect and is a true symbol of the Faith.At present, the seat of one of the main copies - Kiev Lavra of the Assumption Cathedral of Moscow.And she called Igorevskaya because praying in front of her in the most difficult moments of his life the victim of a bloody civil war, torn apart by ancient Russian land, the young Igor, Prince of Chernigov and Kiev, the great grandson of Yaroslav the Wise.
He had the tragic, bitter and glorious destiny, like many Christian Great Martyr.In the annals of the prince said in whose honor and named Igorevskaya Theotokos, he was a brave warrior, a good hunter.The main thing - succeeded in faith and scholarship, was a great lover of books, I read a lot of spiritual literature that existed then, from his youth spent most of their time in prayer, thinking about God, talking with the monks and holy elders.When he had by will start after the death of his brother to the throne in Kiev, Igor was already close to that to get away from worldly life.
When, during the arrest and being under the "lock" in a cold hut prince terminally ill, and then, being in a monastery and became a monk, recovered, he decided it was a sign, and continued his life should be associated with the Lord.But Providence had decided otherwise.Igorevskaya Theotokos - the same image, before which Prince offered up his prayers to Heaven.
monasticism did not save the prince from the terrible, tragic death - he was beaten to death by an angry mob.Moreover, even the corpse of his innocent victims, subjected to scorn and ridicule.He became a victim of the revolt of the crowd, senseless and merciless, which subsequently warned Pushkin.In memory of this martyr's death and called Igorevskaya icon.It is written in the Greek style, covered with a silver coating.And the inscription on the image clearly indicates to whom it once belonged.Prince Memorial Day is celebrated annually on June 5 (18) and solemn prayer services.
Above all revered by people deeply unhappy Igorevskaya icon of the Mother of God.Prayer, or rather, her prayers are especially strong if the person is in a difficult situation, in danger or sorrow.Serious health problems successfully solved, the people comes healing.Brings together family members who have been separated for a long time violent quarrels or everyday circumstances.
What can we learn from this story?The fact that you should always keep faith in goodness, truth and justice, and our faith will be rewarded us!
