reliably determine when and how were the images with the same name in Russia today is not possible.For information about different sources sometimes differ significantly from each other.Let's try to put together the scattered data.Maybe get the whole picture.But first, let's talk about the appearance of icons in the Orthodox Church in general.
story of the image
Church tradition says that the first icon of the Mother of God "Perishing" appeared in the VI century.According to legend, the monk Theophilus, slandered, and expelled from the house bishop held his soul in great offense.He turned away from God and His mother, and entered into an alliance with the devil.
But on the threshold of the spiritual death of Theophilus was frightened of the offense and fervently asked for the salvation of the Virgin Mary, calling her "the Perishing."Holy Mother hear my sincere prayers of his adopted sincere repentance of the fallen, pardoned and freed from the obligations of the devil.
The saved Theophilus rest of his life dedicated to serving God and was glorified among the saints.
Early Russian images of "Perishing»
in the Moscow Cathedral of the Resurrection kept Russian icon "Perishing", first mentioned in church records in 1548.Presumably, the recension was painted by the Italian master.
Legend has it that in 1666 a wounded governor of Saratov, Kadyshev was healed at the time appeared to him such an image.Warrior, preparing for death, he saw in the Volga miraculous icon and got to his feet.Many more miracles had created the icon of the Mother of God "Perishing."
Kadysheva Two hundred years later, a descendant of the famous magistrates, organized in the village Rakovka the convent and became its first abbess.The main relic of the monastery became an heirloom: the icon of the Mother of God "Perishing."Miraculous Icon healed many believers and became famous far beyond the Volga.
Count Sheremetyev in gratitude for healing his son ordered the icon for an expensive gilded Kyoto, jeweled.
Bor Miraculous Icon of the Virgin "Perishing»
special veneration of images with the same name in Russia began with the glorification of Bor recension.
beautiful legend says the miraculous salvation Obukhov Fedota.In the dead of winter farmer I went home and got lost on the way.By nightfall accident completely exhausted and froze.He lay down in the sleigh and began to pray fervently Mother of God.He gave at the time vowed that if he stays alive, will order a list of the image of the Mother of God "Perishing" and presented it to the parish church.
Miraculously sleds were at the farm house.The owner of the hut when he heard a woman's voice ordered, "Take!" Outside, he found Fedotov, freezing in a sleigh.
Miracles continued.True to this vow, Fedot addresses the iconographer Gurov.But that requires the same amount of work, which have no Obukhov.Hardly Fedot walked out the door, blind painter - another miracle of the Virgin.Realizing that it was a punishment for greed, Gurov promises to write a recension at any price.And immediately his sight!
Other miracles of the holy image
Mother of God "Perishing" was written and donated Fedotov Obukhov church in the village of Bor.Many people came to worship this icon and ask for her intercession.Soon the donations of the parishioners built a beautiful new temple.
Again miracle warden saw in a dream, which will subsequently be the icon.And soon it was received from the Synod decree on the construction of the temple on this place.
In 1871 Bor icon of the Virgin "Perishing" saved the city from cholera Serpukhov.While bringing another miracle happened: the mute boy, not until the day who walked, talked and suddenly got to his feet.In gratitude to the residents of Serpukhov brought a gift Borsky temple with the Gospel image of the icon of the created and records a miracle.
This image was lost with the advent of Soviet power.But in 1985 the Church of the Resurrection Tarussky District Bor was handed a list of icons.The fact that a copy of the famous revered image, evidenced by the inscription on it.
«Perishing" Serpukhov
Every year since 1892, a solemn procession stroke delivered this shrine in the city of Serpukhov.Every believer can bow to the shrine of the Mother of God and ask for help.A particular success for the Orthodox serpuhovchan had a chance to take the image to prayer in your own home.
custom has been broken with the establishment of Soviet power in Russia after the October Revolution.The temple, which houses the miraculous icon, razed to the ground.Many of the images were lost.
But believers continued to worship this shrine and treasured it up.One of these lists was in the Holy Trinity Church.However, the church was closed in 1961.A miraculous icon of 35 years became inaccessible to the faithful, since all this time was in the storage of historical and art museum of the city of Serpukhov.
return of the sacred image to the Church
But in June 1996 the holy icon "Perishing" reappeared in Serpukhov: it is temporarily placed in a temple Ilyinsky prayer.This event was a big holiday for many people.Flowers, chimes and motet filled the city that day.
Religious Procession delivered the miraculous image of Vysotsky monastery in Ilyinsky church.From early in the morning at the monastery area is filled with numerous pilgrims.And many even spent the night there.
In urban churches held a solemn service.An endless stream of faithful wishing to receive communion and confession, the church moved to the Three Hierarchs.We confess this day several priests at the same time.Many of the people gathered in the central square, which was read Akathist icon "Perishing."
final image of the Mother of God "Perishing" was returned to the faithful in 1997.May 18 shrine was transferred Serpukhov History and Art Museum of Vysotsky monastery.This day was a great holiday for Orthodox serpuhovchan.Now the image is available for believers and continues to do wonders.
Moscow icon "Perishing»
great love the Mother of God to the people and the infinite mercy of her.In Russia, there exists not one miraculous icon of "Perishing."In Moscow, there is a temple of the Resurrection, the construction of which dates to the middle of the XVII century.Worship here never stops.Icon "Perishing" - one of the major shrines of this temple.
Tradition says that a representative of the once wealthy noble family began to pursue trouble, first wife's death, and then the threat of total destruction.Multi-day fervent prayers in front of this home shrine was taken from his family's poverty and misery.
In gratitude is saved donated this icon Church of the Nativity in broadswords.In 1812, Napoleon's troops destroyed the church and the icon of "Perishing" cut into several pieces.But even in such a way he has not lost its force, bringing healing to the sick and performed miracles.Rebuilt Temple worked until 1934 and was closed.Pots and icons were transferred to other churches and monasteries.The holy image "Perishing" did not immediately find a new home.
Virgin herself chooses his abode
interesting that when you try to move the icon to the church Pimenovsky carriage did not move.Having decided that the very Mother of God does not want to be there, chose a new storage shrines - Sunday church, located on Malaya Bronnaya.This time the horses literally flew to the destination.
And when the church was demolished and an icon "Perishing" found its last resting place in the Cathedral of the Resurrection.
other famous Russian way "Perishing»
in Marienburg, in the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God keeps a list with the image of Samara "Perishing."This icon was created in 1888. Rakovsky nuns convent.
After the revolution, the image faded, but the miracle-found in the 50s of the last century in Marienburg.For a long time he was literally under their feet: they put him on board as a footbridge.The find was placed in the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God the town of Marienburg.It is noteworthy that on the eve of Remembrance Day icon "Perishing" in February 1994, the icon began to stream myrrh.
most revered icons of "Perishing" that are stored in the Moscow churches.
Holy Dormition Monastery, located in the Tula region, has become the place of storage and the list of honoring the Mother of God "Perishing", created for the church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in the village of Sebino.
Interesting facts about the icon "Perishing" from Rakovski monastery
surviving manuscripts, which witnessed a wonderful change the appearance of the image.In normal times Rakovskaya icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Perishing" was dark, the images on it barely visible.But sometimes the image suddenly brightened, as if the light flows from the inside.This was considered God's message of joyful events.Cases of appearance on the face and hands of the Mother of God and the Infant drops of myrrh.This happened in the period from May to October of 1895, since the consecration of a new stone church of Holy Trinity Monastery.
iconography of "Perishing»
plagued this type is the Mother of God seated us.On her lap is the Christ Child.He embraces Mother hands behind his neck, pressed her cheek to the left of her countenance.Hand of the Heavenly Queen to form a ring around the figure of the young child, her fingers tightly clasped.
There are several variants of this type of icons - coated or bare-headed, sometimes the hands of the Virgin portrayed are not chained.
Sometimes compositions include additional elements: a window with scenery and images of saints.So, in Moscow image of the Virgin is depicted with his head uncovered and surrounded by saints.
noteworthy size Bor icons.Its 1 meter width of 25 centimeters and a height of more than 2 meters.In the upper part of the icon - the image of the Baptism of Christ.This is due to the fact that the peasant Obukhov escaped death was the feast of Epiphany.According to tradition, this great icon Fedotov brought to the temple in her arms.So he honored the Mother of God for the miraculous salvation.
Why are these so-called images?
try to understand what the meaning of the icon contains "Perishing."What is this name?It speaks for itself: the Mother of God in his infinite love for humanity is always ready to honor forgiveness (to recover) and help someone who is on the verge of death.These images - the symbol of the Virgin, which is constantly praying for hopeless patients.Blessed Mother rescues dying in poverty and return to the faith of the people drowned in vice.
«Perishing" - an icon, the value of which can be summarized as follows: it is the last hope for the one who fell into despair and can not help themselves.
That these images are a mother asking about saving babies.The icon is often miracles of deliverance of children from disease and suffering is considered the patron and protector of minors.
What believers pray before the icon of the Mother of God "Perishing"?
By this way are treated with hot requests seriously ill and their relatives.It helps to get rid of vices such as alcohol dependence.These icons are the repentant sinner, turned away from God.Women are asked in their prayers to "Perishing" a happy marriage and children's health.
By this way are asking for healing for sick loved ones who are dying.In wartime, the appeal to the faithful Virgin, begging to protect soldiers on the battlefield.
Prayer icon "Perishing" helps with diseases of the eye, fever, headaches.It is important that the request came from the heart and were full of faith in God.Only then did the Mother of God will manifest His grace and power of intercession.
address to the Blessed Mother can be simple sincere words that come from the heart.But it is better to learn the prayers that you can even find online.And even better for this to go to the temple.
In the church calendar 5 (18) set in February Day of Remembrance for the icon of the Virgin "Perishing."
Orthodox tradition continues
In Russia, there are still new temples Mother of God "Perishing."Just one example - on the initiative of Kharkiv Union of veterans of Afghanistan in 2007 began construction of the chapel in memory of the victims participating in local wars.
Chapel was designed to perpetuate the memory of 19-year-old border guard Yevgeny Rodionov, who was killed "for the faith" in 1996.100 days in captivity did not change the opinion of a young soldier, he met his death bravely.Eugene is revered as a martyr for the Orthodox faith.
And in the summer of 2008 by Metropolitan Nikodim of Kharkiv and Bogodukhov blessed transformation of the chapel to the church.The main shrine has become an icon of "Perishing."Photos of the temple you can see below.
26-meter church is crowned by a cross made in Ukraine.Project temple complex includes bell tower and the parish park.
August 23, 2008 became a double celebration for Kharkov: the anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders and the consecration of a new church in honor of the Mother of God "Perishing."
«Perishing" - an icon, the value of which for the Orthodox is difficult to overestimate.These Marian images are not so much, but almost all of them are miraculous.
