The "Impenetrable Door" icon was very popular in Russian churches and monasteries before the revolution. Now it is preserved only in one of the museums of St. Petersburg.
What is known about the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door"? In what cases do they resort to it? What does this icon look like? And why is it called that? More about this in the article.
When is the honor date?
Feast Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" - January 8th. On this day, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Theotokos is glorified.
The second time the holiday falls on Saturday of the fifth week of Great Lent. Feast of Praise of the Most Holy Theotokos.
What does the icon look like?
Very beautiful image. On it, the Mother of God stands with her hands spread apart in both directions. The arms are bent at the elbows and raised up. Palms face forward. The head of the Virgin Mary on the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" is inclined to the right shoulder. She does not hold the Divine Child, butHe is depicted in her womb. The Mother of God looks at the saints who stand before Her, praising.
What helps?
What helps the icon of the Mother of God "Impassable Door"? For example, it is believed among the people that before the icon "Inexhaustible Chalice" they pray for healing from drunkenness. And before the Mother of God, called "Addition of the mind", about the gift of the mind. In fact, we receive healing and help from the Virgin Mary. She is one, there are many images of her. The Mother of God gives help through her images, hence the human confidence that a particular image helps from something specific.
In front of the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" they pray for intercession from robberies, penetration of the house of thieves. But not only from this does the Mother of God protect those who in faith ask Her for help.
Nuns and maidens ask the Virgin Mary for help in keeping and keeping themselves clean. Married couples pray for protection and help in marriage. Those who do not have children beg for a baby. Parents and mentors of the child can ask in front of the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" for the protection of the child. About helping and protecting him from dubious friends, entertainment and other realities of modern life.
How to pray?
Is there a prayer to the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door"? More precisely, in front of Her icon. Yes, there is such a prayer. Here is her text:
Theotokion, tone 2:
Impenetrable gate, secretlysealed, / Blessed Virgin Mary, / accept our prayers / and bring to Your Son and God, / may our souls be saved by You.
The Theotokos dogmatist, tone 5:
In the Red Sea, / Unskillful Brides, the image is sometimes written: / there Moses, the divider of the water, / here is Gabriel, the minister of miracles. / Then the depth of the march is not wet Israel; / now give birth to Christ without seed Virgin. / The sea after the passage of Israel will be impassable; / Immaculate after the birth of Emmanuel, remain imperishable. / Who was and who was before, / appear like a Man, / God, have mercy on us.
Theotokos dismissal, tone 5:
Rejoice, impenetrable door of the Lord; / Rejoice, wall and cover of those flowing to You; / rejoice, unstormy haven and unsophisticated, / giving birth to the flesh of your Creator and God, / praying do not become impoverished for those who sing / and bow to your Christmas.
Often people have a question: is it possible to pray to this or that image without having it in a red corner? Yes, you can. After all, the Mother of God knows and sees all our heart desires. She will certainly help those who resort to Her in faith.
There is no icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" in churches. As mentioned above, it is very rare. You can see the image in the St. Petersburg State Museum.
Do you want to pray in front of this icon? Read the prayers above. Ask for help from the Virgin. The absence of an image will in no way affect Her responsiveness if a person asks with sincere faith.
History of the icon
What is the meaning of the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door"? This is a symbol of the fact that after the birth of the Savior, His Mother remained a Virgin. Why is She called Ever-Deva. How is this possible? People do not fit into the consciousness of this miracle.
According to legend, Jesus Christ was not born like an ordinary person. He came out of the side of His Most Pure Mother. It's amazing, but it's a fact.
The image of the Virgin "The Impassable Door" was painted in the 17th century. It is he who is kept in St. Petersburg.
The Mother of God is the only one of the human race Who prays for people before God with a motherly prayer. There is no need to be afraid or embarrassed to ask the Mother of God for intercession and help. But don't forget to thank Her for the help.
How to give thanks at home and in the temple
The Icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door" (pictured) will help those who pray and ask with faith. But people tend to ask and forget to thank. And you can't do that.
How to thank the Virgin Mary for help? Read the akathist, address it in your own words. At home, this is done like this:
- Women put on a skirt, cover their heads with a scarf.
- Men must wear trousers and bare their heads.
- A candle or lamp is lit in front of the icons.
- An akathist to the Mother of God is read, after reading gratitude follows in your own words.
If there is an opportunity to visit the temple, then give a thanksgiving service, put a candle in front ofin any way and thank you in your own words.
A little about behavior in the church
The article presents material about the icon of the Mother of God "The Impassable Door". Now briefly about how to behave in the temple.
If you plan to go to the service, then:
- Women come to the temple without makeup, especially without lipstick. Otherwise, how to kiss icons?
- The weaker sex should be in a skirt. A scarf is tied around the head or a hat is put on.
- Men come in trousers. Shorts are not allowed.
- It is advisable to come to the service in advance, 15-20 minutes in advance, in order to calmly submit notes about he alth and repose, put candles.
- During the service, you should not move around the temple, putting candles.
- Loud conversations, laughter and jokes are unacceptable. During the service, conversations are highly undesirable.
- Women should not light candles, venerate icons, confess and receive communion (unless absolutely necessary) during critical days. Will have to endure a week.
- If a person wants to take communion, he keeps a three-day fast. Refuses for this time not only from products of animal origin, but also from various entertainments.
- Before taking communion, it is imperative to confess and obtain the permission of the priest for this.
If you just decide to go to the temple and light candles, then the same rules are followed. Except, of course, preparing for communion.
Summarizing
Let's highlight the main aspects about the icon of the Mother of God"Impenetrable Door":
- The icon is very rare. You can find it only in the St. Petersburg State Museum.
- The text of the prayers before the image is presented in the article.
- They resort to this image with requests for protection from robbery and penetration of thieves into the home.
- You can approach the Mother of God with any requests. Most importantly, with faith in the soul.
Conclusion
Now the reader knows what kind of image this is - "The Impassable Door", what it symbolizes when it is addressed, what is asked.
Don't forget that there is only one Mother of God. And she sends help through her icons. Therefore, it is not at all necessary to ask for one thing.
