The custom of consecrating temples came to Christianity from the Old Testament, where the Lord himself established a special rank, special sacred rites and necessary rites. Orthodox Christian churches are always consecrated in honor of some saint or Christian holiday. The celebration of a patronal or temple feast is celebrated with special solemnity, even during periods of strict fasting. Many churches are dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ, angels and saints. But with special love in Russia they always treated the Mother of God, as the Heavenly Mother of all people and an assistant in troubles and sorrows.
Mother of God churches in Russia
The Most Holy Theotokos has been revered by the Orthodox people since ancient times, which was reflected in the variety of her icon-painting images - not a single saint has such a quantity and variety of icons. Church hymnsglorify the Mother of God above all Heavenly angelic ranks. The Russian people attach special importance to many Mother of God holidays, thereby emphasizing their significance in Christian life. As a sign of love for the Mother of God, in honor of Her icons, many Russian churches and chapels are consecrated.
The icons of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa” are distinguished by special love and reverence among the people. Among other images, they are preferred due to the great healing power transmitted by the Queen of Heaven herself.
Icons of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa"
Miraculous icons of the Theotokos depict moments from Her earthly life, as well as miracles revealed by Her after the Holy Assumption. The main earthly ministry of the Mother of God consisted in the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ by Her, therefore, on the icons, the Mother of God is mainly depicted with the baby Jesus Christ in her arms. The Christian world knows such miraculous images of the Mother of God as Kazanskaya, Vladimirskaya, Tikhvinskaya, Iverskaya and others.
The Most Holy Theotokos has always shown the power of her intercession through various icons, thereby supporting and saving many believers in difficult moments of life. One of such miraculous images is the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" ("Pantanassa"). Other translations of the Greek word "Pantanassa" are "All Lady" or "Almighty".
History of the icon "The Tsaritsa"
The story of the appearance of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" dates back to the 17th century. According to the legend of AthosElder Joseph the Hesychast, the Mother of God, through her icon, saved from the delusion of one young man who was engaged in witchcraft and sorcery. The first miracle of the Blessed Virgin Mary, manifested through Her image of the "All-Queen", took place as follows.
Intending to test the effectiveness of his magic, a young man came to the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos and began to practice in front of the holy image of the Virgin. At the same moment, the face of the Virgin Mary flashed with a bright lightning-fast light, and the young man was thrown aside by an invisible force. Having come to his senses, the young man with tears of repentance came to the monastery elder, confessing his sin and promising to leave the harmful witchcraft. After performing this miracle, the young man accepted monasticism, remaining to perform obedience on the holy Mount Athos. This is how the holy image of the "All-Tsaritsa" became famous, showing an example of great miraculous power.
In the future, believing Christians began to celebrate the help of the Virgin in the healing of various tumor diseases, including malignant ones, better known as cancerous tumors. It is known that this disease is practically not curable with the help of medical intervention. Back in the 17th century, Christians began to notice that after an ardent prayer offered to the Mother of God in front of the holy image of Pantanassa, many patients received miraculous healing. Since that time, the icon has become known throughout the world, and icon painters began to make exact copies and lists from the miraculous image.
Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" in Moscow
BMoscow, at 2nd Botkinsky proezd, 3, is the Research Institute of Oncology, which is the Russian leader in the development of various methods of treating cancer patients. Local scientists strive to achieve maximum effect in the fight against cancer, their work is aimed at developing the most benign methods of treating oncology.
At the institute there is an Orthodox church, consecrated in honor of the Mother of God icon “The Tsaritsa”. It is open daily for everyone from 8:00 to 19:00, the day off is Sunday. The rector of the temple is a resident of the Novospassky Monastery - hegumen Paisiy (Yurkov). The church has a library where you can take a variety of Orthodox literature for reading. Prayer corners with Orthodox icons are located on all floors of the institute building.
Miraculous lists of the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa"
In many Russian churches there are icons of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" ("Pantanassa"). Believing Christians pray before them for healing from various bodily and mental ailments. In the churches of the capital there are also miraculous lists (copies) of the Athos icon "Healer", which constantly show various miracles to the Christian world.
Church of All Saints
In 1995, with the blessing of the abbot of the Vatopedi Athos Monastery, Archimandrite Ephraim, a canonical list of the icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa” was made. After the icon was delivered to the children's oncology center(located on the Kashirskoye highway), healings began, stemming from this holy image: the condition of many cancer patients improved, cases of getting rid of drug addiction were noted, etc.
On the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin, this miraculous list began to flow myrrh - several large fragrant oil drops appeared on a dry wooden icon board. On the Feast of the Introduction, the appearance of the world was again revealed on the icon.
The miraculous icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" repeatedly showed great healing power - she became known as a helper in cancer. Also, prayer in front of the icon helped to get rid of the influence of evil spirits and alcohol addiction. Currently, the icon is in the Moscow All Saints Church (In Krasnoselsky Lane). Akathist to the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" is regularly read in the church. Many Orthodox come to the Mother of God with a prayer and a request for various healings. Various miracles performed through the prayers of suffering Christians were also repeatedly noted.
Church of the Martyr Tatiana
In 2005, the parishioners of the home church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana (Lomonosov Moscow State University) brought a list of the miraculous icon “The Tsaritsa” brought from a pilgrimage trip to Mount Athos as a gift. Here, on Tuesdays, an akathist to the icon of the Mother of God “The Tsaritsa” is performed, and everyone who wishes to bow to the holy image is invited to the service.
Novospassky Monastery
One of the most revered Orthodox imagesis the "All-Tsaritsa" - the icon of the Mother of God. Moscow has become the center of the miraculous shrines of Orthodoxy; a great number of miraculous icons and lists have been collected in the capital city. In the Novospassky Monastery there is a copy of the Greek miraculous icon, brought here in 1997. Since 2000, the icon began to stream myrrh, and healings from cancer were repeatedly noted. Before the image, a divine service is performed daily with the reading of an akathist to the Theotokos.
Prayer for cancer
When the first symptoms of an oncological disease appear, doctors advise an early diagnosis, and when the diagnosis is confirmed, start treatment immediately. Modern medicine has a sufficient arsenal of methods and means to combat this disease.
But it should be remembered that success in curing this disease depends on how timely the diagnosis was made. Often, sick people despair and lose hope for recovery, so it is very important that along with medical treatment, spiritual support be provided to the sick person.
Often, in order to receive spiritual consolation, Orthodox clergy advise to pray in front of the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa". Cases were repeatedly noted when the patient, after performing a deep and sincere prayer before the icon of the Virgin, received miraculous healing from the disease, and the tumor disappeared. There were also cases when many hopeless patients, who were preparing for an imminent death, received spiritual consolation andpeace, much needed in times of distress.
This result was given by deep faith in God's help and pure prayer. The icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" repeatedly helped in the healing of not only cancer, but also in other life difficult circumstances. Therefore, one should learn to always come to the Mother of God with a warm and sincere prayer in a difficult moment - the Heavenly Patroness will surely hear a sincere request and send the necessary consolation.
