In Russia always with awe and take care of the younger generation - namely, to his spiritual enlightenment.Not by chance "education", an icon of the Mother of God, occupies an important place among the Orthodox way.Too many saints and Jesus Christ himself referred to the need of parental prayers, as well as life in the commandments of God, because the kids adopt an example of how good or bad.
appearance of icons in Russia
very significant and revered in Russia Theotokos "Education".Its history, however, is rather vague.It is believed that she came to us from Byzantium, but how it happened is unknown.Since it is from the Byzantine Empire came to us the first icon, and the canons of their writing, we can assume that it happened a long time ago.
icon possessed miraculous properties and to the revolution in Russia was in the Kazan Cathedral in Moscow.However, after the image has been lost and now there is an accurate list, which also has miraculous properties.In addition, the most important of the list, there are others who are in many churches.
iconography of the Mother of God Icon "Education" (picture shown below) is of the type refers to Odigitrii (t. E. Putevoditelnitse, which points the way).It depicts the Virgin who holds the Child on her left arm.Himself Baby extends its hand to the face of the Virgin (in some way - two hands).
Face of the Mother of God is permeated with love and affection not only to his son, but to the entire human race.And although the first Byzantine icons are very strict and ascetic in the writing of images, this is the image of the Virgin and Child is very airy and solemn.This is due to the fact that the iconography is very light, the color palette - refined.
Virgin herself as his right hand points to the Child Jesus.On the Virgin dark red clothes (mafory), they depict three stars (one of them is hidden the son).Along the edges of the cloak is a gold border.Himself Baby wearing cloth plaschevidnuyu (believed to be a prototype of the Shroud) that leaves the naked one part of the breast (in some way she was all naked, as a sign of denial of worldly).
"Education", Theotokos, shows the significance of the younger generation for humanity.This was stated even Christ himself.He said that the kingdom of God will one who is like a child.Obviously, it is not a coincidence that image became an assistant in the difficult task - educating children in spirituality.
What makes an icon?
miraculous power has Theotokos "Education".What helps it?It is very important to know the parents, as in the way of becoming your child's life will meet and temptations and bad companies, and resentment, cruelty and disappointment, as well as many other negative aspects.This all is, unfortunately, part of our lives.
The best way to protect the child from all this and lead on the right path will request assistance from the defenders.Prayer to the Mother of God, which is the symbol of motherhood and protector of the family, you will be faithful assistant in this difficult path.This, moreover, is also an excellent example of the goodness of parents that will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the child.
prayer before the icon and akathist
If you have a problem with your child, then you will be in aid of "education" - an icon of the Mother of God.What praying to her?There is a brief ancient prayer that has reached our days.It is these words: "I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ, and Thy most pure, heavenly protection."
There are also special prayer, which should make before the icon of "Education".It asked the intercession of the Mother of God for all his children of all ages, even the unborn.Also ask them for guidance and intercession before God, to be given the opportunity to be saved spiritually.
Akathist icon of the Mother of God "Education" - a song of the Virgin Mary, her high maternity and intercession from evil.It is read on the feast day of the icon, as well as every week in some of the temples, where there is this image.Also akathist can read and parents, asking for the intercession of Our Lady at her children.It is important to understand the heart of every word, that you call the Mother of God.Only hot parent prayer can benefit and be heard.
miracles performed using icons
Due to the fact that information about this icon of the very few in number, it is difficult to cite many examples of miracles.However, in a newly built temple in Nekrasovka in one case helped Theotokos "Education".Prayer in front of her was so fervent and sincere, that the problem was solved very quickly.The gist of it was that it was necessary to allocate land for the new church.Faith and prayer to the Mother of God had done their work, the site has been received without any problems.
for icons, which was in the Kazan Cathedral, also has a history of miracles.Parents who prayed this icon for their children receive help from it.Their children repented that have already done, and became more calm and return to the right path (both spiritual and secular).The same guys for whom to pray from birth, were a way of life with more dignity.
value icons for Orthodox
Every parent should be an icon of the Mother of God "Education".Its significance for the children can not be overestimated, since so many of the qualities the child is laid in childhood.It is believed that the nature of the baby is mainly formed by up to three years, and if you surround it with piety, and place the appropriate icon in the house, it is a positive impact on it.
Love, compassion, humility, and other fine qualities, which are so lacking in this world - all this can be laid only with proper education and through the intercession of the saints and the Lord.All this is understood in the old days, so well appreciated this icon.And now very many people come to lay in front of her knees and pray.
day of the veneration of icons, "Education"
"Education" - the icon of the Mother of God - also has a day of celebration.It happens once a year, namely, the eighteenth of March (or the fifth of March, old style).This day should be to pray in front of her, sincerely ask for the intercession of Our Lady of kids have.Very often in this day sing Akathist icon.
holy Word of education and love
Mother of God "Education" is also of particular importance for the elders and the saints.All of them are well aware of the need for proper education of the younger generation, as well as teach them the love of his neighbor, in moments of moral rigor, and others. Therefore, with great rigor and trembling attitude to education.
For example, St. Theophan the Recluse says of the love of mother and father to their child, and each exhibits its own way.Woman in nature softer - and love it warms, condescending.The man is harder, so love it more rigorous.Both are necessary to correctly dosed, then training will be good.
also very significant words of Ambrose of Optina.He says that children should be brought up in the fear of God, to teach the concepts of Orthodox, as well as to teach and protect what is not accepted by the church.This is necessary to ensure that in the future, as adults, they sought the spiritual life and the kingdom of God.
also need to read and prayers for the child and his protection.Many believe that is also very important to surround a child faces the Orthodox, which will show the inspiration and aspiration for the Divine.
Mother of God, "Education", which is in Nekrasovka
In honor of this icon is also there, and the Orthodox church.It is located near Moscow, in the village of Nekrasovka.Initially, there was a temporary house for the name of Sergius of Radonezh, the construction of which the people received with joy, because before that there was nothing at all.After some time, due to the increase of the parish, it needed a new temple complex.
name of the new church was to be the same as the old one, but there were problems with this.Therefore, it is the way to remember the words of the Patriarch was the need to educate young people in accordance with God's laws.So there was a temple of the Mother of God, "Education" and placed the icon that is already miracle happened (it is written above).
architecture of the temple in the temple of the project was to have consecrated the high altar in honor of the Mother of God icon "Education".There will be two other throne - after so forth. Stylianos, and so forth. Sergius.The temple, which will be located in the basement, dedicate Christmas.It is confined to the fact that the first liturgy was conducted in Nekrasovka during this holiday.
interesting point is that the inner walls of the church are going to decorate the ancient technique - encaustic.Its essence lies in the fact that a mixture of dyes added to wax their relationship, so it turns out unique way.On the dome and vaults is lined with colored mosaics.
also now in the church is the stone of the monastery of Mount Athos Panteleimon.And it is very symbolic, as the project of the Cathedral - in the late Byzantine style.Also in the church is the icon of the Venerable Stylianos, which also brought from Mount Athos.
iconostasis of the Cathedral of the future plan to decorate the icons that are hand embroidered with beads.Already working on this woman.But in time the church is the miraculous icon of pr. Seraphim of Sarov, which has adorned villagers (earrings, pendant and ring).That's gratitude for the help in prayer.
also some icons brought parishioners.One of them - "The Cathedral of the Holy Virgin."This is the biggest icon next to it is Marian times, beautifully decorated with beads.
To date, the construction of the church comes to an end.Already installed on the dome of the cross, which in its manufacture - a copy of the cross, located on Mount Athos.On the famous hill it was installed Russian Orthodox in 1882.Just as in the original, it is in the center of a sapphire ball, is highlighted in dark.
Education at Temple
most important place in the cathedral takes "Education" - the icon of the Mother of God, so do not accidentally spiritual education of young people in the first place.Already, there is a Sunday school for children.In addition, there is development and children's creativity - young parishioners allow fantasize about their future church and handicrafts small layouts.
There is also a Sunday school for adults that takes students is not the first time.It trained to release three years.This school for adults is very popular, as those wishing to gain each year.
construction of the church is very much affected residents in the two schools began to teach the basics of Orthodox culture.This does not mean that there appeared a part of the Sunday School, and it is not considered the teaching of God's law.It is, rather, a more scientific approach, which, however, affects Orthodoxy, forcing perceive it as their heritage (in fact, our ancestors before they were all baptized and attend the temple, feared God's punishment).
icon, which is located in the Kazan Cathedral
first miraculous icon was lost, as was described above, after the Russian Revolution.Since she had written an accurate list.Is today the icon of Our Lady of "Education" in Moscow, on the old place - in the Kazan Cathedral.Since his recovery to the many Orthodox flock to pray before the image, ask the Virgin to protect her children.
In addition to her in the cathedral there are other shrines.This venerated icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, its reliquary.After the restoration of the cathedral are in worship, liturgy, and on Fridays to read Akathist to the main icon of the cathedral and held a prayer service.
Conclusion In conclusion, I want to say that we should take care of the upbringing of the child, instilling in him the values that are essential for nurturing a decent man who will be able to enter the kingdom of God.This can be done only by example and intercession and asking for help from the saints.It fervently pray and ask for strength and patience in this difficult, especially in our time, actually.
Very often, parents are turning to the Virgin Mary, and this is not accidental, since it is considered the patroness of family and children.There are so many of her images, which help in different cases, but, as is clear from the above material, the most effective assistance in the education may come from the icon of the same name.Pray for the sake of our future generations, it has been brought up to fear God, to God's laws.Only then will peace and order in the land.Everyone will be able to think about his near-love, not hatred, in the family everyone will respect your neighbor, the marriage bond become stronger.All this can be achieved only by coming to God, and bringing back their children.
