custom of consecration of the church came to Christianity from the Old Testament, where the Lord himself had set a special rite, special rites and ceremonies required.Orthodox Christian churches have always consecrated in honor of a saint or a Christian holiday.The celebration of the patronal feast of the temple and performed with great solemnity, even in the period of strict fasting.Many churches dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ, angels and saints.But a special love for Russia has always belonged to the Mother of God, as the Heavenly Mother of all individuals and assistant in the troubles and tribulations.
Theotokos churches in Russia
Blessed Virgin anciently revered Orthodox people, as reflected in the variety of its iconic image - none of the holy is no such number and variety of icons.Religious hymns glorify the Virgin above all heavenly angelic hosts.The Russian people have attached particular importance to many Marian feast days, thus emphasizing their importance in the Christian life.In a sign of love for the Mother of God, in honor of her icons are blessed many Russian churches and chapels.
special love and reverence of the people differ Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa."Among other images of their preference in connection with the great healing power of the transmitted Queen of Heaven.
Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa»
Miraculous Icon of the Theotokos represent moments of her earthly life, and miracles, revealed by her after St. Assumption.Home earthly ministry was to the Mother of God giving birth to the Lord Jesus Christ, so the icon of the Virgin is depicted mostly with Jesus Christ in her arms.Christian world known such a miraculous image of the Virgin as "Kazan", "Vladimir", "Tikhvin", "Iver" and others.
Holy Mother of God is always virtue of his intercession through various icons, thereby supporting and rescuing many people who believein the difficult moments of life.One such miraculous image is the icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" ("Pantanassa").Other translations of the Greek word "Pantanassa" - is "Vsegospozha" or "Vsepovelitelnitsa."
history icon "Vsetsaritsa»
story of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" refers to the XVII century.According to legend Athos Hesychast Elder Joseph, the Virgin, through its icon rescued from delusion of a young man who was engaged in witchcraft and sorcery.The first miracle of the Virgin Mary, manifested through its image of "Vsetsaritsa" is as follows.
Intending to verify the effectiveness of its magic, a young man came to the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos that, and began to practice before the holy image of the Virgin.At the same moment the face of the Virgin Mary lightning flashed bright light, and the young man was thrown by an unseen force to the side.When he came to, the young man with tears of repentance came to the monastery elder, confessed his sin and promising to leave malicious magical studies.After making this miracle the young man became a monk, left to carry obedience to the Holy Mount Athos.So famous holy image "Vsetsaritsa", showing an example of a great miracle-working power.
Later believing Christians began to celebrate the Virgin Mary help in healing of various tumor diseases, including cancer, better known as cancerous tumors.It is known that this disease is not substantially cured with medical intervention.In XVII century, Christians began to notice that after fervent prayer, the Virgin brought before the holy way "Pantanassa", many patients received miraculous healing.Since that time, the icon became known to the whole world, and painters began to make exact copies and lists with the miraculous image.
Temple of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" in Moscow
in Moscow at the 2nd Botkinsky travel, d. 3 is the Scientific Research Institute of Oncology, is the Russian leader in the development of various methods of treatment of cancer patients.Local workers, scientists aim to achieve maximum effect in the fight against cancers, their work focused on the development of the most benign methods to treat cancer.
The Institute operates an Orthodox church, consecrated in honor of the Mother of God icon "Vsetsaritsa."It is open daily to the public from 8:00 to 19:00, a day off - Sunday.Abbot of the temple is a monk of the Novospassky monastery - the abbot Paisius (Jurkov).The church operates a library where you can take to read a variety of Orthodox literature.Also, at all levels of the institute's buildings are prayer corners, which are Orthodox icons.
lists Miraculous Icon of the Virgin "Vsetsaritsa»
Many Russian churches have the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" ("Pantanassa").The faithful Christians pray in front of them for the healing of various physical and mental ailments.In the capital's churches also have miraculous lists (copies) Athos icon "healer" who is constantly Christendom various miracles.
All Saints Church
In 1995, with the blessing of the governor of the Vatopedi Monastery of Mount Athos, Archimandrite Ephraim was made the canonical list of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa."Once the icon was taken to the Children's Cancer Center (located on Kashira Highway) began healing arising from this sacred image: improved the condition of many cancer patients, there were cases of deliverance from drug addiction, and so on. D.
On the feast of the Nativity of the VirginThis miraculous list mirotochenie began - on a dry wooden icon board has several large fragrant oil droplets.On the feast of the icon again revealed the emergence of the world.
miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" repeatedly is the great power of healing - it became known as the assistant in cancer.Also praying before the icon helps to get rid of the influence of evil spirits and alcohol dependence.At present, the icon is in the Moscow Vsesvyatskoye temple (in Krasnoselsky Lane).The church regularly read Akathist to the Mother of God icon "Vsetsaritsa."Many Orthodox come to the Virgin in prayer and asking about the various cures.There have also been repeatedly awarded various miracles performed through the prayers of the suffering Christians.
Temple Martyr Tatiana
In 2005, the parishioners of the house church of St. Martyr Tatiana (MSU. MSU) brought a gift list of miracle-working icon "Vsetsaritsa" brought from the pilgrimage to Mount Athos.It takes place on Tuesdays akathist Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" and to worship everyone is welcome to worship the image of the saint.
Novospassky Monastery
One of the most revered Orthodox image is "Vsetsaritsa" - the icon of the Mother of God.Moscow became the center of miraculous shrines of Orthodoxy, in the capital city collected a great number of miracle-working icons and lists.The Novospassky Monastery is a list of the Greek miracle-working icon, brought here in 1997.Since 2000, it became an icon stream myrrh, and were repeatedly healing from cancer.Before the day is done properly with the reading of the Akathist worship the Virgin Mary.
Prayer in cancer
when the first symptoms of cancer doctors advise to hold prompt diagnosis, and in confirming the diagnosis to treatment to begin immediately.Modern medicine has a sufficient arsenal of methods and means to combat this disease.
But we should remember that success in treating the disease depends on how timely diagnosis.Often sick people despair and lose hope for recovery, so it is very important that at the same time medical treatment was conducted spiritual support of the sick person.
often for spiritual solace Orthodox priests are advised to perform prayers before the icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa."Repeatedly there were cases when the patient after the deep and sincere prayer before the icon of the Mother of God received a miraculous healing from disease and the tumor disappeared.There have also been cases where many desperately ill, preparing for the impending death, received comfort and peace of mind so necessary in severe condition.
This result gave a deep faith in God's help and pure prayer.Icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa 'repeatedly helps in the healing of not only cancer, but also in other life-challenging circumstances.Therefore, you should learn in difficult moments always come to the Mother of God with a warm and sincere prayer - patroness sure to hear a sincere request, and sends the necessary comfort.
