The birth of a baby is a major event in the life of every woman.It is during pregnancy and childbirth Lord most clearly reveals to man the fullness of His power and majesty.At the birth of a baby is a true miracle of God on Earth.
for successful outcome of pregnancy many mothers the entire period before and after childbirth pray to the Lord, the Holy Ghost and of course, the Blessed Virgin Mary.Mother of God "Vzygranie Baby" - one of the many miraculous icons of the Holy Virgin.In Russia before this image Orthodox mother has long been uttered fervent prayers for the welfare of their children.There is a pious tradition to pray before the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and perform prayers with reading the Akathist dedicated icon "Vzygranie baby."
Our Lady "Vzygranie baby»
Considered an icon belongs to the most widespread type of iconography, called "Eleousa", which in Greek means "merciful".Such works represent the most complete deep tremulous and tender relations between the Holy Mother and the divine Child.Here, between mother and son is no distance: Baby pressed his cheek against the face of the Virgin, showing her my sincere love and trust.To type "Eleousa" and include many famous icon of the Virgin, such as Vladimir, "Tenderness", Yaroslavl and others.
The icon depicts the Savior Jesus Christ sitting on the hand of the Virgin.Tilting his head back, as if he's playing with his mother.Single Handle Saviour touches her cheek, thereby showing tenderness.All position Divine Child sends His childlike character.This icon of the strongest shows the human side of the Divine Savior, which is rare in other Marian iconographic images.
Notes specialists
According to the researchers, the genre icon "Vzygranie baby" comes from some of the scenes described in the Gospels.The image reminds us of the gospel topic "Presentation of the Lord," when the Savior Jesus Christ on the fortieth day after birth brought to the Temple in Jerusalem for the rite of consecration to God.Here the Savior are transmitted to the hands of the elder Simeon, but the Divine Infant reaches for his Holy Mother, showing children's affection and love.
Macedonia preserved the earliest image of the icon "Vzygranie baby", where they were called "Pelagonitissami" (named after the area Pelagonia).Here the image of the saint venerated with special love and reverence.More recently, the icon of the Virgin, depicting the theme of Maternity and future suffering on the cross of the Savior, have become common in the post-Byzantine art, and most of all - among the Slavic peoples.
Many researchers, with explaining the history of the origin of the icon, tend to believe that the Mother of God "Vzygranie Baby" comes from Byzantium.There are precise data that in ancient Byzantium This image was venerated as a great Christian shrines.The name "baby Vzygranie" This icon was already in Russia, where she gained the greatest fame only in XVI-XVII centuries.We can assume that it is deducted from the Byzantine sample copy.
Hindsight
story of the miraculous icon to Russia carried out since 1795, when the Mother of God ("Vzygranie baby") was revealed in Ugresha Monastery, located on the territory of modern suburbs (not far from the Dzerzhinsky).This monastery is famous because of its place in the XIV century was miraculously attained at the icon St. Nicholas.
said Dmitry Donskoy monastery built in honor of the victory won by them on the Kulikovo field, it happened in 1380.The phenomenon of the icon of St. Nicholas of Myra inspired prince before the battle.Don made a promise to build a new monastery on the place of its acquisition.
In the XVI century in this monastery, and was miraculously revealed Theotokos "Vzygranie baby."The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the event on November 20 (new style).
icon today
In the post-revolutionary period, the icon disappeared, and her whereabouts remained unknown for a long time.In 2003, a certain woman donated the monastery of the Virgin icon, similar to the list of miraculous.According to eyewitnesses, the image was brought to the monastery.It was established at the same place where previously there was the miraculous icon.All the witnesses of this joyous event were convinced of the authenticity of the newly-found the miraculous icon.Currently, the image of the Virgin kept in the altar of the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Miraculous lists
Also known Ugreshskaya lists and other miraculous icon "Vzygranie baby."Currently, they are in the Tretyakov Gallery.Another image is stored in the Moscow Novodevichy Convent.Also, the miraculous icon "Vzygranie baby" is in the Vatopedi Monastery.Last rises on Mount Athos.
Icon "Vzygranie baby."Meaning in the Christian world
considered way before many couples bring a prayer for the resolution of infertility.It is also customary to ask the Virgin for help during pregnancy, before birth and after.
Devout Christian mother asked the Blessed Virgin to grant children of their mental and physical health and assistance to parents in the upbringing of children.Some fathers are asked Virgin for guidance of children in the Orthodox faith, that they have grown kind and loving people.In such situations always helps icon "Vzygranie baby", its value is very high.Holy Mother of God through the icon gives all to those who comfort and help, support and protection.
All women wishing to give birth to healthy children, or have a heart bearing fruit, should be a special way to preserve the purity of thoughts and strive to live by the commandments of the Lord.Such a way of thinking and pious behavior is necessary to prepare the mother to the great mystery of the birth of the baby.In Russia believed that the woman's behavior during pregnancy directly affects the nature of the future baby.It is the mother will answer to God for the Christian education of their child, so at all times women started praying the Virgin, still ready to get married and become a mother.Devout Christians make prayer before the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking her for help in the conception, during pregnancy and childbirth.
prayer for the gift of children
Infertile couples who can not have offspring, pray the Virgin to send down their desired offspring, they are often heard.There are many examples where childless families acquire a great happiness with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Also
icon "Vzygranie baby" there are other images of the Mother of God, to whom should be to pray for the gift of children.They are no less known.These are the icons of the Virgin as "Tenderness," "Quick to Hearken", "Theodore" Theotokos, "Blessed is the womb", "Tolga".In addition to prayer can come from the request for the granting of the children to the holy and righteous Joachim and Anna - the parents of the Blessed Virgin.
parents of Mary were infertile for many years, they had always prayed to the Lord to grant them a child.Saints bogoottsy deeply grieved about their childlessness, as the Jewish people infertility is considered a punishment for sins.The Lord heard their prayers and holy Anna conceived and bore a blessed child - Mary became the Mother of the Savior Jesus Christ.That is why the Christian world decided to ask the holy ancestors for permission to infertility.
also childless couples can make the prayer of St. Matrona of Moscow, Zacharias and Elizabeth and the other saints.
Prayer Virgin pregnancy
Many Christian believers while waiting for the child to recite the various icons especially fervent prayers.One of the most famous assistants during pregnancy is an icon of the Virgin "Theodore", "Midwife", "Softener of Evil Hearts" (its other name - "Seven Arrows"), "Surety of Sinners", "Tenderness" and of course "Vzygranie baby. "
Our Lady of importance when making prayers before her upright.Also, while waiting for a baby young couple pray to saints Joachim and Anna, the holy martyr Paraskeva, Holy Roman Kirzhachskiy Monk and others.
Prayer spouses before the advent of the heir
Many women in anticipation of the baby are worried about how well will birth.In addition to the appearance of troublesome thoughts future mothers visiting the fear of pain that they are very confused.In preparation for childbirth in the Orthodox Church decided to ask for the help of the Blessed Virgin, who always hears the sincere prayers, and in particular women's prayer of the successful appearance of the baby born.
pious tradition to ask the Virgin for help has long been known in Russia.Russian women fervently pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of its many icons ("assistant in childbirth", "Tenderness", "Theodore" Holy Mother of God, "Vzygranie baby" and others).She, in turn, will give what is asked by her sincerity.
Prayer after childbirth
After the birth of a baby, many mothers say prayers before the icons "Mlekopitatelnitsa" and "Education", asking the Virgin Mary for help in the education of their beloved child.
Theotokos Prayer "Vzygranie baby" has a deeper meaning.It is famed for the Blessed Virgin, sought her help and support during childbirth.Also, in the text presented a request for preservation of a newborn baby, his education in the sacrament of Baptism, about his upbringing in the Orthodox faith.In addition to prayer before the icon, you can read Akathist.
«Vzygranie baby" - a miraculous icon, to which many Christians, asking for help from the Mother of God, finds her holy protection and patronage.Akathist also contains various petitions for support.
Conclusion
Ugreshskaya icon "Vzygranie baby" is different from other versions of this holy image.Some compositions are minor differences in the image of the Divine Child and His Blessed Mother.However, all of them have the same name - the icon "Vzygranie baby."
Prayer to the Mother of God, uttered from the heart, always brings spiritual fruits.Many faithful Christians after the prayers in front of this icon received solace in mental troubles, as well as a deep calm and peace.This is the effect of aid the Queen of Heaven, always helps in a variety of circumstances.
in Russia to celebrate the Marian image Ugresh celebrated the feast of Mother of God "Vzygranie baby."Ugreshskaya Theotokos is also revered as a miraculous image, which comes to the many faithful Christians for worship and prayers.
