The Kazan Mother of God icon is one of the most revered shrines in Orthodoxy. It is believed that the image has miraculous power, namely, it heals the sick, brings success in business and happiness in family life. The celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God falls on two days a year: July 21 and November 4. In the summer, the very appearance of this icon is celebrated, in the autumn - the liberation of Moscow and all of Russia from the invasion of the Poles in 1612.
History
In the distant 1552, Ivan the Terrible annexed the Kazan Khanate to Russia, thereby freeing a huge number of Russian people from slavery and captivity. Following began the mass conversion of Muslims, as well as pagans, to Christianity. The new converts were skeptical about the new religion, many of them in their hearts remained adherents of their former beliefs. Until one interesting incident happened. In 1579 the city of Kazana terrible fire broke out, gradually destroying everything in its path. Misfortune did not bypass the house of the merchant Onuchin. Immediately after the fire, the merchant’s little nine-year-old daughter had a dream: the Virgin Mary herself appeared to the girl and revealed to her that under the ruins of their dwelling there was a wonderful image hidden underground by secret adherents of Christianity. The image has been found. Ten years after this icon was found, a monastery for women was built in the very place where it was found in honor of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
Value
The Kazan Mother of God icon and its miraculous appearance helped people strengthen their faith. Newly converted Christians, having learned about the appearance of a wondrous image, were able to believe in God with all their souls. In addition, before the icon they pray to the Mother of God for the protection of their native land from invaders. The icon "Kazan Mother of God" has become a symbol of the patronage of all of Russia. Its acquisition on our land is not accidental: it is a sign that the Mother of God takes under her supervision all Russian lands, including Kazan, and blesses newly converted Christians. The image also helps in solving all sorts of everyday problems.
The Kazan Mother of God icon will protect the child's sleep, save him from evil visions. This quality of the image is connected with the history of its discovery, because it was found with the help of a little girl. Numerous cases of healing from this image have long been famous all over the world. So, back in 1579, after finding this icon, fromJoseph was healed, a man who had been blind for three years. They say that the icon heals blindness, not only bodily, but also spiritual, which is much more important. Despite this statement, there are known cases of healing in this way from other diseases.
Appeal
In order to pray in front of this image, the icon of the Kazan Mother of God itself is needed. A photo is not the best option, it is wiser to purchase a small image in a church shop. Any prayer can be used, the main thing is that it comes from the very heart and is pronounced with true faith. However, there is also a special troparion and kontakion intended for reading before this icon.
