Prayers for admonition are read in front of the Addition of Mind icon, turning to the Most Holy Theotokos their aspirations and requests for help. The composition and style of writing the icon are not typical for the school of classical Russian or Byzantine iconography and differ from common canonical subjects. Soaring above Heavenly Jerusalem, the Mother of the Lord holds her Son in her arms. Both of them are wrapped in a phelonion, which gives their embrace Divine unity. The angels, with their humble appearance and bowed heads, seem to point to the Mother of God - turn your prayers to her and receive mercy from her kindness.

In ancient times, when Patriarch Nikon was reformed Orthodox Church, this was rejected by many followers and ministers. The global schism, which added to the confusion of believers, delayed understanding of why the patriarch was changing liturgical rites or introducing new canons. The reform itself had the intention of unification with the rituals of the Greek Church, as the closest to the original source. But not everyone was able to comprehend the correctness of Nikon’s steps. This is the period when adherents of the old rituals separated from the main patriarchy, for which they were anathematized.

Among the host of doubters was a certain monk-icon painter, whose name has sunk into the centuries-old haze, but by chance left behind the greatest mark on Russian iconography. The legend says that the monk fell into mental suffering, fearing to betray true God and not fall into the devil's traps. Having taken the path of fasting and prayer, as a true believer, he asked for enlightenment and admonition for himself, for only the Heavenly Powers were given the ability to show the right path. This prayer for a miraculous increase in mind ultimately became the defining force of the icon that the monk painted, fulfilling his vow to the Mother of God.

On one of the long nights of prayer, the Mother of God condescended to a restless man, and he immediately began earnestly asking her for admonition and a hint on whose side to take and which path of worship to choose so as not to fall into mortal sin. She gave clues, restored peace of mind and promised to guide his fate with her mercy if the monk painted an icon, depicting it in the form in which the Mother of God appeared to him. Having enlightened his mind and taken the side of the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, the monk immediately began work on the icon, which he later called “Adding the Mind.”

Icon composition

Having received divine promptings and the ability to separate the wheat from the chaff, the diligent monk depicted the Virgin Mary hovering above Heavenly Jerusalem. This is the promised place from the book of Revelations - the city of the righteous, filled with the Holy Spirit. Candles in the hands of angelic creatures symbolize the light emitted by the Lord and his faith, and are an important part of our existence - without them, sources of knowledge and understanding of the universe will not be revealed to us.

The central figure of the Virgin and Child is depicted in an image uncharacteristic of canonical subjects. Such images, when the Mother and the Child God are wrapped in a single phelonion, are found only in the sculpture of the city of Loret. This symbolizes the belonging of the Mother of God and God the Son to the Heavenly hypostasis, and the royal crowns on their heads give us an understanding of their divinity. We offer our prayers to both of them, asking them to show us the path of knowledge and give us understanding of our earthly path.

Clinging to the icon in prayer, Orthodox man sees before him the Blessed Virgin, whose destiny is to protect the flock of her Son from mistakes and ordeals, from mental anxiety and imprudent steps. A prayer for aspirations to increase the mind, crying out from a suffering heart, will certainly be rewarded by the Queen of Heaven.

The power of the icon is to give admonition

Help icons for mental illness

The abilities of any icon are determined by those prayers that ascend to it and receive mercy from the Heavenly Forces. The very prehistory of the creation of the image “Addition of Mind” and its subsequent glorification defines this image as helping those who are restless and striving for the truth. And each subsequent prayer is another building block that strengthens the power of faith in this holy face.

Usually this image is asked for help in such sorrows:

• For a lagging and careless student, the mother’s spell whispered from the icon will help him approach his studies more diligently. Adding perseverance and sedateness, he will enlighten and guide you on the path of knowledge of science.
• The powerful rite of the “Adding Mind” icon can cure a person with mental retardation or congenital dementia. It is within the power of the Lord and the Mother of God to direct the efforts of such a child on the path of his own improvement.
• In case of mental confusion, indecision in choosing the right path, lack of understanding of the prospects for one’s future, daily prayer at the holy image can reveal the truth and clarify the mind of the person praying.
• Being distracted and unable to concentrate at certain times can cause problems. Concentration and accumulation of spiritual and mental strength - this is what prayer helps such people with.
• On difficult path knowledge and study in the power of this icon have no equal. Often, on the eve of important exams, students resort to the help of the holy image of the Mother of God, so that she will grant them insight and mental strength to overcome all trials with dignity.
• Also for those who, in doubt and confusion, look warily into their future, having no idea how to proceed further in difficult situation, the image of the Virgin Mary, which helps in enlightening the mind, will give instructions or otherwise give tips.

It is important to know! The Face of the Mother of God “Increasing the Mind”, in addition to helping admonition ordinary people, is a powerful tool for healing sick people with sorrowful minds who have experienced schizophrenic obsessions and demonic intrigues. However, they may not know the words and abilities of the Lord, so all efforts for them are entrusted to their loved ones who care for them.

Rituals and rituals for gaining intelligence

There is a difference in how to apply prayer for enlightenment of the mind. In the case when a person constantly requires the guardianship of the Heavenly Queen, prayer should accompany and instruct the Orthodox soul daily. But when suffering suddenly befalls due to demonic wiles, it is more expedient to use church ritual and outside help. It can be expressed both in prayer vigils at home with someone close to you, and in a temple service. Usually prayer in church is a collective and stronger appeal to the Lord, for your crying voice is multiplied by all those present in the service.

Prayer at home

The holy image “Addition of Mind” is a rather rare image, but its value does not decrease because of this. If there is a need to turn to the Mother of God in prayer, then do not be stingy and find the desired face in icon shops. Never use magazine clippings or posters for a home iconostasis, because this grave sin and devilish obsession.

• Be sure to confess whenever you begin prayer services for the purpose of asking for favors. It is difficult for a sinful soul to let the Holy Spirit into its heart, and the mind will be clouded and will not receive the desired admonition.
• A prayer for increased intelligence is usually read in the morning, before the start of activities, so that it has an impact beneficial influence on you.
• It is customary to end the night vigil prayers of thanksgiving for what Heavenly Patrons They did not leave you with their worries.
• A loving mother is not forbidden to write on a piece of paper a prayer for admonition to her child, so that the word addressed to the Mother of God will constantly accompany and care for the child. But a mother’s prayer written on paper does not relieve the need to introduce the child to independent prayer with a request for admonition.

The first prayer in front of the icon. Increase of mind.

“Oh Holy Virgin! You are the Bride of God the Father and the Mother of His Divine Son Jesus Christ! You are the Queen of Angels and the salvation of people, the accuser of sinners and the punisher of apostates. Have mercy on us too, who have gravely sinned and failed to fulfill the commandments of God, who have broken the vows of baptism and vows of monasticism and many others that we promised to fulfill. When the Holy Spirit retreated from King Saul, then fear and despondency attacked him and the darkness of despair and a joyless state of soul tormented him. Now, for our sins, we have all lost the grace of the Holy Spirit. The mind has become fussy with vanity of thoughts, oblivion about God has darkened our souls, and now the heart is oppressed by all kinds of sadness, sorrow, illness, hatred, evil, enmity, vindictiveness, gloating, and other sins. And, having no joy and consolation, we call to You, Mother of our God Jesus Christ, and beg Your Son to forgive us all our sins and send us the Comforter Spirit, as He sent Him to the apostles, so that we may be comforted and Enlightened by Him, we will sing a song of thanksgiving to You: Rejoice, Most Holy Theotokos, who has added to our minds towards salvation. Amen".

Short prayer

Very often there is a need to receive admonition and instruction at the beginning of some activity. Sometimes confusion and confusion prevent a person from concentrating and accepting correct solution– for such assistance, carry with you a short prayer. Read at the right moment, it will help you avoid mistakes and, by the grace of the Mother of God, will guide you on the right path to follow.

• Prayer will help a sincere believer.
• Only baptized person will receive the help of the Holy Spirit.
• The strength of your faith is the key to successfully fulfilling your prayers.

Second prayer in front of the icon: Increase of mind.

“My Most Blessed Queen, my Most Holy Hope, friend to the orphans and the strange intercessor, help to the needy and protection of the embittered, behold my misfortune, behold my sorrow; I am overwhelmed by temptation everywhere, but there is no intercessor. You Yourself, help me as I am weak, nourish me as I am strange, guide me as I am lost, heal and save me as I am hopeless. There are no imams of other help, no imams of other hope, unless You, the Lady, help us, we rely on You and boast in You, for we are Your servants, let us not be ashamed. We take refuge under Your mercy, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise our prayers in sorrow, but deliver us from troubles, O pure and blessed One. Amen".

Prayer for admonition in the temple

Your prayer offered in church will always be strengthened by those participating in the service. Going to the temple, people carry their aspirations and requests that overwhelm their hearts. Praying collectively under the pastoral leadership of the priest, everyone, through their efforts, multiplies the voice of those crying out.

• Submit a petition for prayer for health for the one whose admonition you will pray for.
• Confession and Communion are required condition before the start of any ceremony.
• Do not be sad if the temple does not have the necessary image “Adding the Mind.” Prayers and spells in the temple to increase the mind can be performed in front of any icon of the Mother of God.
• Don't forget before contacting Heavenly Patroness make a sacrifice by lighting a church candle so that the light of your faith rises upward.

The third prayer in front of the icon: Increase of mind.

“To the Most Pure Mother of God, the House which the Wisdom of God created for Himself, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Receive prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who bow with faith and tenderness before Thy most pure image. Pray to Thy Son and our God to grant to our rulers wisdom and strength, to judges truth and impartiality, to shepherds spiritual wisdom, zeal and vigilance for our souls, to mentors humility, to children obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, spirit of purity and truth. And now, our All-Singing, All-Beloved Mother, give us an increase in intelligence, pacify, unite those who exist in enmity and division and lay down for them an insoluble bond of love, convert all those who have gone astray from foolishness to the light of the truth of Christ, instruct the fear of God, abstinence and hard work, the word of wisdom and Grant soul-helping knowledge to those who ask, overshadow us with eternal joy, the brightest Cherubim and the most honest Seraphim. We, seeing the glorious deeds and manifold wisdom of God in the world and our life, will remove ourselves from earthly vanities and unnecessary worldly cares, and will raise our minds and hearts to Heaven, as if by Your intercession and help glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship for all in the Trinity We send our praises to the glorious God and Creator of all, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Jesus Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Venerable Silouan of Athos.

Silouan of Athos

Prayer

O wonderful servant of God, Father Silouan! By the grace given to you by God, tearfully pray for the entire universe - the dead, the living and the future - do not remain silent for us to the Lord, who diligently fall to you and touchingly ask for your intercession (names). Move, O all-blessed one, to prayer the Zealous Intercessor of the Christian race, the Most Blessed Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, who miraculously called you to be a faithful worker in Her earthly city, where the chosen one of God begs God for our sins, merciful and long-suffering, so that our untruths and iniquities are not remembered , but according to the ineffable goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ, to spare and save us according to His great mercy. She, servant of God, with the Most Blessed Lady of the World - the Most Holy Abbess of Athos and Her holy ascetics, ask the saints for the most holy Word of the holy Mount Athos and its God-loving desert dwellers to be preserved from all the troubles and slander of the enemy in the world. Yes, the Angels deliver the saints from evil and strengthen them in faith and brotherly love with the Holy Spirit, until the end of the century they pray for the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and show everyone the saving path, and the Earthly and Heavenly Church constantly glorifies the Creator and Father of Lights, enlightening and illuminating peace in the eternal truth and goodness of God. Ask the people of the entire earth for a prosperous and peaceful life, a spirit of humility and brotherly love, good morals and salvation, a spirit of fear of God. Let it not be malice and lawlessness that harden the hearts of men, which can destroy the love of God in men and cast them into godless enmity and fratricide, but in the power of Divine love and truth, as in heaven and on earth, hallowed be the name of God, may His holy will be done in men , and may peace and the Kingdom of God reign on earth. In the same way, ask for your earthly Fatherland - the Russian lands, servant of God, the longed-for peace and heavenly blessing, covered by the omnipotent omophorion of the Mother of God, to get rid of famine, destruction, cowardice, fire, sword, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare and from all visible enemies and invisible, and thus remain the most holy house of the Most Blessed Mother of God until the end of the age, the Life-giving Cross by the power, and be established in the inexhaustible love of God. For all of us, who are immersed in the darkness of sins and warmth of repentance, who have no lower fear of God and who constantly insult the Lord who loves us immeasurably, ask, O all-blessed one, from our All-Bountiful God, so that with His All-powerful divine grace He will visit and revive our souls and all evil and may he abolish worldly pride, despondency and negligence in our hearts. We also pray that we, strengthened by the grace of the All-Holy Spirit and warmed by the love of God, in philanthropy and brotherly love, in humble crucification for one another and for everyone, may be established in the truth of God and well strengthened in the gracious love of God, and will draw closer to the filial One. Yes, thus, doing His all-holy will, in all piety and purity of temporary life, let us walk the path unashamedly and with all the saints of the Heavenly Kingdom and His Lamb we will be honored. To Him from all earthly and heavenly be glory, honor and worship, with His Beginningless Father, His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to St. John Chrysostom

Give, Lord, to my unworthiness the grace of understanding, so as to recognize what is pleasant for You, and what is useful for me, and not only recognize it, but also do it, so as not to get carried away and not cling to empty things, to have compassion for those who suffer and to be condescending to sinners.
Prayer to Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John Chrysostom.

Prayer.
Oh, great saint John Chrysostom! You have received many and varied gifts from the Lord, and as a good and faithful servant, you have multiplied all the talents given to you for good: for this reason, you were truly a universal teacher, as every age and every rank learns from you. Behold, you appeared as an image of obedience to the youth, a luminary of chastity to the young, a mentor of hard work to the husband, a teacher of kindness to the old, a teacher of kindness to the monk, a rule of abstinence to those who pray, an inspired leader from God to those who pray, an enlightener of the mind to those who seek wisdom, to those who are kind-hearted, words are an inexhaustible living source, to those who do good. - the star of mercy, the ruler - the image of the wise, the zealot of truth - the inspirer of boldness, the righteousness for the sake of the persecuted - the mentor of patience: you were everything to everyone, and you saved everyone. Over all of these you have acquired love, which is a union of perfection, and with that, as if by the power of the Divine, you have united all the gifts in your soul into one, and the reconciling love shared here, in the interpretation of the words of the apostles, you preached to all the faithful. We are sinners, each one of us has his own gift, we are not imams of unity of spirit in the union of peace, but we are vainglorious, irritating each other, envious of each other: for this reason, our division, divided not into peace and salvation, but into enmity and condemnation, has turned over to us. Moreover, we fall to you, the saint of God, servants of God (names), overwhelmed by discord, and in contrition of heart we ask: with your prayers drive away from our hearts all pride and envy that divides us, so that in many places we may remain one church body without restraint, so that In the words of your prayer, let us love each other and with one mind confess the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer of St. Guardian Angel

Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from God from heaven for my protection! I diligently pray to you: enlighten me today, save me from all evil, guide me to good deeds, and direct me on the path of salvation. Amen.

Icon Mother of God“Recovery of the Lost”, or “Deliverance from the Troubles of the Suffering”
(February 5/18)

"Deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted"
icon of the Mother of God. Before the icon Holy Mother of God"Seeking the Lost" prays for the blessing of marriage; people come to her with a prayer for liberation from vices, mothers come with petitions for perishing children, for the health and well-being of children, for the healing of eye diseases and blindness, for toothache, for fever, for the disease of drunkenness, for headaches, for the admonition of those who have fallen away from the Orthodox faith and the return of the lost to the Church.

Prayer
Oh, Most Holy and Most Blessed Virgin, Lady Theotokos! Look with Your merciful eye on us standing before Your holy icon and praying to You with tenderness, raise us from the depths of sin, enlighten our minds, darkened by passions, and heal the ulcers of our souls and bodies. We are not imams of other help, not imams of other hope, do You, Lady, weigh all our infirmities and sins? We resort to You and cry out: do not forsake us with Your Heavenly help, but appear to us ever and with Your ineffable mercy and bounties, save and have mercy on us , dying. Grant us correction of our sinful life and deliver us from sorrows, troubles and illnesses, from vain death, hell and eternal torment. You, Queen and Lady, are the quick Helper and Intercessor of all who flow to You, and a strong refuge for repentant sinners. Grant us, O Most Blessed and All-Immaculate Virgin, the Christian end of our life, peaceful and unashamed, and grant us, through Your intercession, to dwell in the heavenly abodes, where the unceasing voice of those celebrating with joy glorifies the Most Holy Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever , and forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion, tone 4
Seek us who are perishing, Most Holy Virgin, not because of our sins, punish us, but because of your love for mankind, deliver us from hell, illness and need, and save us.

Kontakion, tone 6
The intercession of Christians is shameless, the intercession to the Creator is immutable, do not despise the voices of sinful prayers, but advance, as the Good One, to the aid of us who faithfully call Thee: hasten to prayer and strive to supplicate, ever interceding, the Mother of God, those who honor Thee.
Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, and honor Your holy image, through which you heal our illnesses and raise our souls to God.
Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” Korchemnaya
(November 27/December 10)

Icon of the Mother of God
“The Sign” Korchemnaya

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “The Sign” Korchemnaya pray for guidance in Orthodox faith, about deliverance from heresy and schisms, about healing diseases of the hands and feet, from drunkenness, about admonishing those who have fallen from the Orthodox faith and about returning those who have gone astray to the Church.

Prayer
O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Mother of the Heavenly King, God's Chosen Youth! Unreliable hope, healing for the sick, quick help and intercession for the orphaned, consolation and joy for the grieving, the offended patroness and all those in troubles and misfortunes! Help, O Mother of God, us sinners in our sorrow, gladden the hearts of Your people with joy; rule our lives in peace and silence and do not let us fall into despair, for You are the only One, more than all the saints and more than all the heavenly minds, our Representative to God, as the All-Blessed King, the Good Mother. In the same way, we, sinners, look at Your Most Pure Image “The Sign”, bow our knees with emotion and, reverently kissing, we pray to You, Blessed Mother: do not reject our humble prayer and show us a sign of Your mercy: no one, running to You with hope, comes He is ashamed of You, but asks for grace and accepts the gift of useful petition, glorifying Your Son and God, and You with Him, forever and ever. Amen.

Greatness
We magnify You, Most Holy Virgin, Mother of Christ our God, and honor Your holy image, from worthless

Complete collection and description: prayer for admonishing the mind for the spiritual life of a believer.

Prayers for admonition are read in front of the Addition of Mind icon, turning to the Most Holy Theotokos their aspirations and requests for help. The composition and style of writing the icon are not typical for the school of classical Russian or Byzantine iconography and differ from common canonical subjects. Soaring above Heavenly Jerusalem, the Mother of the Lord holds her Son in her arms. Both of them are wrapped in a phelonion, which gives their embrace Divine unity. The angels, with their humble appearance and bowed heads, seem to point to the Mother of God - turn your prayers to her and receive mercy from her kindness.

The history of the appearance of the icon

In ancient times, when Patriarch Nikon reformed the Orthodox Church, many followers and ministers rejected this. The global schism, which added to the confusion of believers, delayed understanding of why the patriarch was changing liturgical rites or introducing new canons. The reform itself had the intention of unification with the rituals of the Greek Church, as the closest to the original source. But not everyone was able to comprehend the correctness of Nikon’s steps. This is the period when adherents of the old rituals separated from the main patriarchy, for which they were anathematized.

Among the host of doubters was a certain monk-icon painter, whose name has sunk into the centuries-old haze, but by chance left behind the greatest mark on Russian iconography. The legend says that the monk fell into mental suffering, fearing to betray the true God and not to fall into the captivity of the devil's traps. Having taken the path of fasting and prayer, as a true believer, he asked for enlightenment and admonition for himself, for only the Heavenly Powers were given the ability to show the right path. This prayer for a miraculous increase in mind ultimately became the defining force of the icon that the monk painted, fulfilling his vow to the Mother of God.

On one of the long nights of prayer, the Mother of God condescended to a restless man, and he immediately began earnestly asking her for admonition and a hint on whose side to take and which path of worship to choose so as not to fall into mortal sin. She gave clues, restored peace of mind and promised to guide his fate with her mercy if the monk painted an icon, depicting it in the form in which the Mother of God appeared to him. Having enlightened his mind and taken the side of the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, the monk immediately began work on the icon, which he later called “Adding the Mind.”

Icon composition

Having received divine promptings and the ability to separate the wheat from the chaff, the diligent monk depicted the Virgin Mary hovering above Heavenly Jerusalem. This is the promised place from the book of Revelations - the city of the righteous, filled with the Holy Spirit. Candles in the hands of angelic creatures symbolize the light emitted by the Lord and his faith, and are an important part of our existence - without them, sources of knowledge and understanding of the universe will not be revealed to us.

The central figure of the Virgin and Child is depicted in an image uncharacteristic of canonical subjects. Such images, when the Mother and the Child God are wrapped in a single phelonion, are found only in the sculpture of the city of Loret. This symbolizes the belonging of the Mother of God and God the Son to the Heavenly hypostasis, and the royal crowns on their heads give us an understanding of their divinity. We offer our prayers to both of them, asking them to show us the path of knowledge and give us understanding of our earthly path.

Having clung to the icon in prayer, an Orthodox person sees before him the Blessed Virgin, whose destiny is to protect the flock of her Son from mistakes and ordeals, from mental anxiety and imprudent steps. A prayer for aspirations to increase the mind, crying out from a suffering heart, will certainly be rewarded by the Queen of Heaven.

The power of the icon is to give admonition

The abilities of any icon are determined by those prayers that ascend to it and receive mercy from the Heavenly Forces. The very prehistory of the creation of the image “Addition of Mind” and its subsequent glorification defines this image as helping those who are restless and striving for the truth. And each subsequent prayer is another building block that strengthens the power of faith in this holy face.

Usually this image is asked for help in such sorrows:

• For a lagging and careless student, the mother’s spell whispered from the icon will help him approach his studies more diligently. Adding perseverance and sedateness, he will enlighten and guide you on the path of knowledge of science.
• The powerful rite of the “Adding Mind” icon can cure a person with mental retardation or congenital dementia. It is within the power of the Lord and the Mother of God to direct the efforts of such a child on the path of his own improvement.
• In case of mental confusion, indecision in choosing the right path, lack of understanding of the prospects for one’s future, daily prayer at the holy image can reveal the truth and clarify the mind of the person praying.
• Being distracted and unable to concentrate at certain times can cause problems. Concentration and accumulation of spiritual and mental strength - this is what prayer helps such people with.
• On the difficult path of knowledge and study, the power of this icon has no equal. Often, on the eve of important exams, students resort to the help of the holy image of the Mother of God, so that she will grant them insight and mental strength to overcome all trials with dignity.
• Also, for those who, in doubt and confusion, look warily into their future, having no idea what to do next in a difficult situation, the image of the Mother of God, which helps in enlightening the mind, will give guidance or otherwise give tips.

Rituals and rituals for gaining intelligence

There is a difference in how to apply prayer for enlightenment of the mind. In the case when a person constantly requires the guardianship of the Heavenly Queen, prayer should accompany and instruct the Orthodox soul daily. But when suffering suddenly befalls due to demonic machinations, it is more advisable to use church ritual and outside help. It can be expressed both in prayer vigils at home with someone close to you, and in a temple service. Usually prayer in church is a collective and stronger appeal to the Lord, for your crying voice is multiplied by all those present in the service.

Prayer at home

The holy image “Addition of Mind” is a rather rare image, but its value does not decrease because of this. If there is a need to turn to the Mother of God in prayer, then do not be stingy and find the desired face in icon shops. Never use magazine clippings or posters for home iconostasis, for this is a grave sin and a devilish obsession.

• Be sure to confess whenever you begin prayer services for the purpose of asking for favors. It is difficult for a sinful soul to let the Holy Spirit into its heart, and the mind will be clouded and will not receive the desired admonition.
• A prayer to increase your mind is usually read in the morning, before you start an activity, so that it has a beneficial effect on you.
• It is customary to end the night vigil with prayers of gratitude for the fact that the Heavenly Patrons did not abandon you with their worries.
• A loving mother is not forbidden to write on a piece of paper a prayer for admonition to her child, so that the word addressed to the Mother of God will constantly accompany and care for the child. But a mother’s prayer written on paper does not relieve the need to involve the child in independent prayer with a request for admonition.

The first prayer in front of the icon. Increase of mind.

Short prayer

Very often there is a need to receive admonition and instruction at the beginning of some activity. Sometimes confusion and confusion prevent a person from concentrating and making the right decision - for such help, carry a short prayer with you. Read at the right moment, it will help you avoid mistakes and, by the grace of the Mother of God, will guide you on the right path to follow.

• Prayer will help a sincere believer.
• Only a baptized person will receive the help of the Holy Spirit.
• The strength of your faith is the key to successfully fulfilling your prayers.

Second prayer in front of the icon: Increase of mind.

“My Most Blessed Queen, my Most Holy Hope, friend to the orphans and the strange intercessor, help to the needy and protection of the embittered, behold my misfortune, behold my sorrow; I am overwhelmed by temptation everywhere, but there is no intercessor. You Yourself, help me as I am weak, nourish me as I am strange, guide me as I am lost, heal and save me as I am hopeless. There are no imams of other help, no imams of other hope, unless You, the Lady, help us, we rely on You and boast in You, for we are Your servants, let us not be ashamed. We take refuge under Your mercy, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise our prayers in sorrow, but deliver us from troubles, O pure and blessed One. Amen".

Prayer for admonition in the temple

Your prayer offered in church will always be strengthened by those participating in the service. Going to the temple, people carry their aspirations and requests that overwhelm their hearts. Praying collectively under the pastoral leadership of the priest, everyone, through their efforts, multiplies the voice of those crying out.

• Submit a petition for prayer for health for the one whose admonition you will pray for.
• Confession and Communion are a prerequisite before the start of any ritual.
• Do not be sad if the temple does not have the necessary image “Adding the Mind.” Prayers and spells in the temple to increase the mind can be performed in front of any icon of the Mother of God.
• Before turning to the Heavenly Patroness, do not forget to make a sacrifice by lighting a church candle so that the light of your faith ascends upward.

The third prayer in front of the icon: Increase of mind.

“To the Most Pure Mother of God, the House which the Wisdom of God created for Himself, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Receive prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who bow with faith and tenderness before Thy most pure image. Pray to Thy Son and our God to grant to our rulers wisdom and strength, to judges truth and impartiality, to shepherds spiritual wisdom, zeal and vigilance for our souls, to mentors humility, to children obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, spirit of purity and truth. And now, our All-Singing, All-Beloved Mother, give us an increase in intelligence, pacify, unite those who exist in enmity and division and lay down for them an insoluble bond of love, convert all those who have gone astray from foolishness to the light of the truth of Christ, instruct the fear of God, abstinence and hard work, the word of wisdom and Grant soul-helping knowledge to those who ask, overshadow us with eternal joy, the brightest Cherubim and the most honest Seraphim. We, seeing the glorious deeds and manifold wisdom of God in the world and our life, will remove ourselves from earthly vanities and unnecessary worldly cares, and will raise our minds and hearts to Heaven, as if by Your intercession and help glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship for all in the Trinity We send our praises to the glorious God and Creator of all, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".

Healing prayers have enormous power for every believing Orthodox soul. Since Christ showed the world miracles of healing from bodily ailments.

Our apartment, our home, is something that should protect us from adversity, be a cozy and pleasant place to live, and give us a feeling of happiness. To do this, our apartment must not only be clean.

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The Icon of the Mother of God Addition of Mind is a rather rare iconographic image. We see in the image the Mother of God standing with a baby in her arms, at the entrance to the heavenly portal, wrapped in a veil. They are surrounded by angels with lit candles in their hands. And in the lower part there are small houses that represent Heavenly Jerusalem. Prayer to this image of the Virgin Mary helps in choosing the right path in life and in achieving success in learning.

The meaning of the icon Adding intelligence

The symbolic meaning of the face Holy Virgin Mary expresses the essence of the sacrifice of Christ's atonement, which opens the path to the Heavenly Jerusalem for all believers. The history of the creation of the icon also greatly influences the meaning of the image. Back in the 16th – 17th centuries, one icon painter began reading church books written before and after the schism in order to thoroughly understand the Christian faith.

He wanted to understand how to pray correctly and avoid sin. It was on this basis that his mind became clouded. During periods of enlightenment, he prayed to the Most Pure One to add reason to him. And then one day the Mother of God appeared to him and said that as he sees Her, he should paint Her face and pray to him.

This is what the monk did, and upon completion of his work, the Virgin Mary granted him healing, and his sanity returned to him. Since then, the prayer to the Mother of God for increased intelligence has saved all the mentally ill, and by their faith they receive healing of their illness.

Icon: Increasing your mind, what it helps with

If you need enlightenment of thoughts when choosing the right decision, turn to the Mother of God for help in sincere prayer before Her image. If you have embarked on the path of learning something new, experiencing spiritual knowledge, if difficulties arise in comprehending it, a prayer request to the Virgin Mary will help you overcome all obstacles.

• A petition to the Mother of God in front of this miraculous face will help:
• If your child is not keeping up with his studies;
• If the child is very restless and does not want to sit in class;
• With weak mental development, both children and adults;
• For mental disorders;
• Forgetfulness, absent-mindedness and inability to concentrate;
• If you need to master new complex knowledge;
• When performing complex work, creating scientific projects, etc.

According to the ideas that have developed over the centuries about the miraculous properties of this image of the Blessed Virgin, prayer also saves from feverish states of a person, from the invasion of mosquitoes and midges, from attacks by wild and poisonous animals.

There is also an opinion that with strong hurricane winds, which can lead to material damage, you should turn for help to this miraculous image of the Queen of Heaven. One should ask the Most Pure One for help from Her image with the following prayer:

Prayer for increased intelligence

“Oh Holy Virgin! You are the Bride of God the Father and the Mother of His Divine Son Jesus Christ! You are the Queen of Angels and the salvation of people, the accuser of sinners and the punisher of apostates. Have mercy on us too, who have gravely sinned and failed to fulfill the commandments of God, who have broken the vows of baptism and vows of monasticism and many others that we promised to fulfill. When the Holy Spirit retreated from King Saul, then fear and despondency attacked him and the darkness of despair and a joyless state of soul tormented him. Now, for our sins, we have all lost the grace of the Holy Spirit. The mind has become fussy with vanity of thoughts, oblivion about God has darkened our souls, and now all kinds of sadness, sorrow, illness, hatred, evil, enmity, vindictiveness, gloating and other sins oppress the heart. And, having no joy and consolation, we call to You, Mother of our God Jesus Christ, and beseech Your Son to forgive us all our sins and send the Comforter Spirit to us, as He sent Him to the apostles, so that, comforted and enlightened by Him, we will sing a song of gratitude to You : Rejoice, Holy Mother of God, who has added wisdom to our salvation. Amen".

Where can you see the miraculous face

The original, written by the monk, was in the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Rybinsk, but, unfortunately, over time it was lost without a trace. No less miraculous lists can be seen:

• In the Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God in Moscow;
• In the Intercession Cathedral in the city of Tutaev;
• In the Church of St. Tatiana at Moscow State University in Moscow.

And this one is revered miraculous image The Virgin Mary only once a year - August 28 (August 15 according to the old calendar). The celebration falls on the same day as the veneration of the image of the Wisdom of God Sophia, and this date was not chosen by chance. The image of the addition of intelligence is a symbol of the intercession of the Virgin Mary before her Divine Son and His Father in matters of endowing young children with spiritual enlightenment and reason - that spark that is commonly called Divine Wisdom.

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In this video you will hear a miraculous prayer to the icon of the Mother of God Adding Mind:

Prayer for increased intelligence, helping children in their studies and choosing a life path

The image of “Increasing the Mind” is especially valuable for Christians because it is rare. On it, the Mother of God is presented in a position unusual for Moscow iconography - standing. She has Christ in her arms. They are wrapped in a cocoon-like cloth, decorated with ornaments with crosses and weaving. The icon depicts the Mother of God standing in front of the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven, with angels hovering around her. They are holding burning candles in their hands. The symbolic meaning of the flame is the light of truth.

The prayer and the icon for increased intelligence mean the same thing: Jesus sacrifices himself so that believers will find the way to Heavenly Jerusalem. They pray to the Most Holy Theotokos and the Child to take the right path, find happiness in knowledge and achieve success in studies and science.

A complicated story

In the Middle Ages, an icon painter monk, like any other church minister, delved into the mysteries Christian faith. He read books written before and after the schism. The monk wondered how to live a sinless life and find strength for tireless prayer. He wanted to find the truth so badly that he eventually went crazy.

In moments of enlightenment of his lost mind, the monk asked the Mother of God to add intelligence to him. After one of these prayers, the Mother actually appeared to him and ordered him to paint an icon. Since then, people have to say spells and prayers in front of her to increase their minds. But the vision was not permanent - it disappeared in the darkness of madness. At such moments, the monk began to pray fervently, and gradually consciousness returned to him completely. The icon was completed in a sane state, and the image became miraculous. The mentally ill and people with disabilities pray to him. mental disorders, as well as their relatives and all sympathizers. Over time, prayer to this icon for increased intelligence has become more widespread; it is used by students and students.

The original icon was kept in Rybinsk, in the Transfiguration Cathedral, but was lost. We only have lists left, for example, in the Church of St. Tatiana at Moscow State University. The image of the Virgin Mary, helping students, is venerated on August 28. At this time, the prayers of the applicants are especially effective.

A Powerful Prayer Text for Students

Impeccable knowledge of the material is not the only guarantee that you will pass the exam perfectly. If you are a believer, connect all resources to help you study. Read the prayer in front of the icon of increasing your mind. To do this, you don’t need to go to church, you can buy a small icon and always carry it with you, and say a strong prayer before studying.

The sacred text helps you focus, collect yourself and gain self-confidence. In difficult situations, if the teacher stubbornly refuses to give you a good grade, this text will help you out more than once. Make the right decision with Divine support. This is not a conspiracy, but a prayer to the Mother of God:

What else does prayer help with?

Even if your school and university years are long behind you, prayer and icon « About adding intelligence » will help you find harmony with yourself. If you feel upset about your own choices or are afraid to make a decision, pray. You should pray before the image if you have entered new way, learn new sciences or crafts. Modern life forces us to educate ourselves over the years, and that's a good thing. This prayer will also help you in mastering worldly wisdom. Your children will definitely learn, and prayerful parental support will help them well.

How does prayer in front of the “Increase in Mind” icon help?

• If you or your child is behind in school or unable to complete assignments.
• In the case when a child has a restive character and does not want to sit quietly in class.
• If there is developmental delay and mental disorders in both children and adults.
• For any mental disorders of various origins.
• If your memory, attention and concentration begin to fail.
• When you urgently need to master a large amount of information.
• In scientific work.

And the prayer “For increased intelligence” can save you during strong hurricane winds. God will protect you from the material collapse that often follows such a disaster. An appeal to the Queen of Heaven with the text of a prayer must be sincere.

People use the image great love. Although it was not painted according to Moscow canons, the icon has great power. The mind-increasing effect is also useful for calming the crazy, because it has a history with a mad icon painter, but the original meaning of the image is precisely to gain understanding and take the right path.

Conclusion

A strong prayer text helps adults not to rush around in their choices and not make mistakes. Who among us has not mistaken superficial glitter for the light of truth? Anyone who has become more intelligent will never make such cruel mistakes again. We look at the sky, expecting the appearance of an unknown planet or a crushing meteorite, but we need to look at the sky with the desire to find the Kingdom of Heaven. People - mysterious creatures. They are capable of accepting any nonsense on faith, but the truth will remain shrouded in darkness for them.

Leave pseudoscience alone, but don't stop developing. Rare and strong icon“Increasing intelligence” attracts those who are aware that they can make mistakes. And since this was revealed to him, then he was not far from spiritual enlightenment. Parents who want to help their children and desperate loved ones of people with mental disabilities come to the icon.

There is an analogue of the “Increase in Mind” icon in Italy. The “Key to Reason” is located in the picturesque town of Laretto, but the Italians admit that the image came to them from Russia. There is no need to find out and search for the truth, just keep in mind that people from all over the planet come to the corresponding icons to add intelligence and spirituality to the corresponding icons. Prayer for increased intelligence will help you and your relatives if you are able to repent of your sins before yourself and God. Follow the Christian path, and the Mother of God will be your guiding star in this.

Love is the breeding ground for prayer. The stronger it is, the more effective the prayer is. At the same time, love must be selfless and all-forgiving, the kind that Jesus Christ bequeathed to us.

Every person experienced the fear of the destruction of family happiness. People care about marriage, cherish the idyll and understanding in it.

But every couple can go through a difficult period in life., in which it seems that the only way out of the situation will be separation.

This especially frightens women. Sometimes, in the hope of admonishing her husband, a woman turns to the Almighty for help.

She knows that God will help and tell her what to do right, even if the marriage is on the verge of divorce. You can ask for help from higher powers using prayer spells.

note! Miracle Prayer It helps Peter and Fevronia quickly return their spouse to the family, protect spouses from quarrels and scandals, improve relationships and reunite.

Peter and Fevronia are saints, patrons of marriage and intercessors of love. During their lifetime, they loved each other very much and went through many trials. Saints help to pacify family scandals and restore fidelity and devotion to a couple.

Prayer spell Peter and Fevronia, so that the husband would return to the family: “Pleaser of the Almighty, Peter and Fevronia. Help me in my prayers to the Lord God.

The Almighty blessed you for your Christian strong love, for loyalty and devotion. You are the defenders of personal happiness and peace of mind.

I pray for God's blessings on you. I am reaching out at a difficult time. My family's love is lost and it suffers from strife.

Please teach me the value of love and harmony. I pray that you protect your family from demonic affairs and enemies. Let your names be glorified."

The plot is read both for yourself and for your spouse. If the husband is ready for reunion, then it is better to say prayer words together.

Table: prayer spells to save marriage

How to quickly return your husband to the family with prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos and Matrona of Moscow?

If a spouse decides to divorce and go to his rival, then it is worth offering prayers to Matronushka and the Mother of God. These saints help to discourage a loved one from his mistress, strengthen a marriage, and give comfort and understanding.

Prayer spells to protect the home and return the spouse:

1. Prayer plot to Matrona of Moscow: “Mother Matrona, I ask for help.

   Show the true path to my beloved husband, so that we may live in happiness. Send him strong love and respect.”

2. Appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary“Most Blessed Mother of God. You are the patron of families, I pray for your indulgence.

   Give a blessing to my husband to return to me, for I have repented of my sinful deeds and am cleansing my soul with prayers. I pray to restore the family nest, strengthen our spirit and faith.”

Important! Prayer conspiracies need to be read when the husband has grown cold, has fallen out of love, or leaves the family for another woman.

Prayer for the return of the wife to the family

If the wife has fallen out of love, but the husband intends to return his beloved to the family, then you can use the following prayer spells to return the wife:

1. « I communicate to you, Saints Cosmas and Damian, become my accomplices, accept the appeal for salvation. We are not worthy to kneel before you, but do not despise the prayers of sinners.”
2. « Matronushka, pray for my beloved to return to me. Let her soul purify, become kinder and express a desire to live with me. Amen".

Marriage doesn't always end the way people expected at the beginning of the marriage. Often, in the process of living together, people move away from each other and forget their oaths of allegiance.

If a family is on the verge of divorce, do not despair. Needed by everyone possible ways try to maintain the relationship, forgive your partner, even if he committed adultery.

note! People who are on the verge of separation and cannot change the current situation on their own should seek help from a qualified psychologist.

A psychology specialist will be able to correctly set priorities, point out the mistakes of each partner, and reconcile them.

Table: advice from a psychologist

If the reason for the destruction of the marriage was infidelity, then it’s worth weighing the pros and cons.

Surviving betrayal is difficult, but it is quite possible, provided that one of the spouses wants to save the marriage. The main thing after betrayal is not to remember the fact of betrayal, not to reproach or tease.

Life doesn't end with divorce. If you were unable to return your old feelings, then it is better to take the breakup calmly and remain friends.

This is especially true for couples who have a baby together. For the sake of the child, you need to restrain your emotions, even if your soul manifests an acute negative attitude towards your ex-partner.

Psychologists say that parents’ divorce is serious for a child psychological trauma, which may affect his relationships with the opposite sex in the future.

Prayers for well-being in the family and the world

One of the most effective prayers so that everything will be fine between the spouses - this is a prayer conspiracy to Samon and Aviva Guria.

This powerful prayer helps solve family troubles, protect spouses from sinful acts, and restore harmony in relationships.

Aviv Gury, Samon - Christian saints who experienced great torment during their lifetime for the good of faith. Prayer plot: “Holy martyrs Samon and Aviv Gury, accept the appeal to you in your repentance.

Forgive the sinner, help me resolve my issue and save my marriage. Soften your husband's heart, enlighten his mind and show him the true path to his native home. Do not leave me in sorrow, I ask you to teach me to live righteously.”

The Appeal to the Saints is read in front of a lit church candle.. After reading, a woman will feel the grace of God on herself, the veil of strong family relationships will be lifted for her.

Other orthodox prayers about peace in the world and the safety of marriage:

1. Appeal to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: “Great, Wonderworker, Saint of Christ. By your procession, Most Holy Father, the sea will be illuminated, your many-wonderful relics as you march to the city of Bar, glorify the name of God from east to west.”
2. Appeal to the King of Heavenly Comforter: “Heavenly King, Comforter, true soul. Dwell in us and cleanse us from filth and save our souls.”

Important! Such conspiracies are read for strong love in a couple, so that there is money, for salvation from betrayal and betrayal, for the health of all loved ones and relatives and protection from all evil.

Prayer-amulet helps to protect the house " Seven crosses" It is advisable to memorize it and read it every morning after waking up.

Faith should always accompany a person. This is part of his soul. You need to pray every day, thanking God for the days you have lived.

It is especially important to pray for drivers, because the road is unpredictable and can take the lives of loved ones.

Conspiracy to travel by car: “Wonder Worker, protect my loved ones from reckless driving. On the road and on the way, may the Guardian Angel protect them.”

Muslim prayers to save the family

Muslims are very religious people. Worshiping Allah in their religion is not a tribute, it is a way of life. People of the Muslim faith pray up to five times a day.

Muslim prayers for well-being:

1. « In the name of Allah, praise be to him, the Lord of the world, merciful and merciful, lord of the day of judgment.

   We bow to you and pray for help. Guide us to the true path, those whom you blessed, and not those with whom you were angry, Amin.”

2. « In the name of Allah, say he, Allah is One, neither begot nor was begotten, and there is no equal to him.”