In the most difficult moments of life, believers, as well as many non-believers, hopefully resort to the help and intercession of the Higher Powers, find out where there are icons that work miracles, can cure various ailments, fall to them with prayers and requests and - receive by faith his.

Among the many miracle-working icons, one can also name an image called the “Unbreakable Wall”. In addition to the fact that this icon, made using mosaic technique, is a real work of art, it is also an intercessor and healer. From the article you will learn the meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon and how it helps.

History of the holy image and photo

This name has been decorating the altar vault of the Kyiv Sophia for almost ten centuries. However, researchers believe that its prototype is an even more ancient icon from the Blachernae Church of the Mother of God in the city of Constantinople, which is located on the wall of the altar and is called “Blachernitissa”.

Legend says that the glorification of the icon occurred after a vision shown to the monk Gabriel from the Spaso-Eleazar monastery in the Pskov region. The beautiful city that appeared before his mental eyes, located high on the mountain, beckoned, and the old man moved along the wide road, following the crowd of people walking along it.

Gabriel noticed, however, that his companions did not see monstrous giant, literally hanging over those walking and throwing a snare-trap over them, dragging them away from the road. After all, he, too, can get into the network! What to do? Looking around, the elder saw a narrow and steep path very close to the dirt road.

It curled up right next to the sheer rock wall. People also walked along it. The monster tried to capture them with a trapping net, fortunately, without success: it simply hit the rock like a wall and bounced off it.

The rock evoked in the elder a vivid association with the words from the akathist to the Most Holy One, where She is compared to an indestructible wall. Realizing under whose protection the path was, he boldly stepped onto it, not even paying attention to the giant’s trap flashing overhead from time to time. All the way to the wonderful Great City, Gabriel prayed to the Mother of God, Unbreakable Wall of her protection, which granted salvation to the righteous.

What does it mean?

The holy image, having been in one place for many centuries in the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral and remaining unharmed, survived fires and wars, natural disasters and fight against God. Both the city and the cathedral suffered from them, but the icon miraculously survived.

It is possible that it was precisely this resilience that instilled in the people faith in its ability not only to remain indestructible, but also to shelter those who ask for it, especially during enemy invasions and rampant elements.

What does the image look like? It is known that the “Oranta” type of iconography involves the image of the Intercessor of the world with her hands raised to heaven in a prayerful gesture. On the icon Mother of God"The Unbreakable Wall" She is depicted in full height, stands on a golden base stone, which symbolizes reliability for all those asking for Her intercession.

The Mother of God's clothing consists of a blue chiton with a dark red belt and a lention attached to it - a towel with which the Comforter wipes the tears of the suffering. Throwed over her left shoulder, like an omophorion, is a golden veil that descends from Her head.

If we talk about the Kiev original, then along the entire length of the image, repeating the shape of the arc of the temple semi-vault, an inscription is laid out in a mosaic of black material - a slightly modified quote from the Psalter - in Greek, which in Russian translation reads like this: “in the middle of it; she will not hesitate: God will help her from early morning” (45, 6).

By the way, according to local legend, the former capital Kievan Rus will not die, but Slavic peoples will prosper - as long as the Mother of God, called the Indestructible Wall, extends her hands over them, and the image remains unharmed.

What are they asking for?

Based on the history and biography of the shrine turn to her with prayers in such situations, When:

• They want to troubles and illnesses bypassed the house and family.
• They want protect the house from fire, robbers, just unkind people.
• They dream of a strong friendly family and life in it in peace and harmony.
• A loved one gets sick Human.
• Before going on the road(your own or one of your relatives).
• wish that “those who are in a quarrel are reconciled”.
• They want to protect themselves from enemy attack- both on a national scale and on the scale of a single apartment, curses and all sorts of other misfortunes.
• Want to protect yourself from the threat of flooding, drought, fire, epidemics.

Miracles icons

The miraculous properties of the “Unbreakable Wall” image have been revealed on many occasions. Often, in a dream, the Heavenly Intercessor herself tells those who are suffering where and how to find her icon, in front of which they should offer a prayer. The following miracles have been documented:

• At the beginning of this century the vision was one very elderly woman, who was at risk of blindness. The Mother of God consoled her, ordering her to pray before this icon, located in the village of Nikolskoye, Astrakhan region, and The old woman's vision returned.
• People were healed from cancer.
• Received assistance with complex surgical interventions.
• Parents have found, for a long time considered missing.
• Husbands and wives reconciled, being on the verge of divorce, and subsequently led a pious family life.
• The killer himself came to confess young girl.

A very interesting episode during the war was described by Archpriest and writer N. Agafonov in a documentary story called “The Unbreakable Wall.”

In the most severe moments of battles, in particular, on Kursk Bulge, many fighters saw a figure standing with a woman’s arms raised to the sky. It seemed that she was covering the fighters. The author and his fighting friend survived in this inhuman meat grinder.

Years after the war, when the writer entered the temple to light a memorial candle for a friend who had already passed away, he literally froze in front of the image of the “Unbreakable Wall”: it was That Woman from the battlefield who kept them alive.

Where to look for the shrine?

The main “address” mentioned above is St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. Not many lists of the miraculous icon have survived to this day:

• One of them was made in Kyiv’s “Sofia” and was delivered to Moscow in the century before last. Now it is placed in the Church of St. Apostles Peter and Paul (Lefortovo). They say that here he appeared in dark times theomachism, when churches and monasteries were closed throughout the country. When exactly and how this happened is not known for certain. People testify that the icon exudes amazing power.
• Another copy was written from the Kyiv icon, which is preserved in Resurrection-Mironositsky Convent (village of Zubovka, Astrakhan region). In the atheistic era, the image was reliably hidden by one parishioner, and it was revealed to the world only in the second half of the last century. Miracles began to happen from him already in the new century. According to archival data, the icon was consecrated by Saint righteous John Kronstadt.
• A great number of believers are constantly observed in Kaliningrad - at the shrine, also made in mosaic technique and located in the chapel of the city cathedral.

Icon "Unbreakable Wall" monasteries are also dedicated. This:

• Open for 15 years in Kuban Absheronsk Nunnery, bearing the name of the holy image with the same three-altar cathedral, where the icon is placed.
• Five years ago, one pious family, in gratitude for the successful resolution of vital matters, built a church in the name of the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” in the village of Essentukskaya, in the Stavropol region.
• Another modern religious building, the church, bears the same name. in Gaspra, near Yalta.

In all these temples the patronal feast day in honor of the shrine is celebrated a week after Trinity, on Sunday, called by the Church the Sunday of All Saints.

Where to hang it in the house?

The “Unbreakable Wall” - a helper and protector, like another Mother of God icon, the “Seven Arrows” - is traditionally located opposite the entrance to a house/apartment or above the front door.

The face of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be constantly turned towards those entering, and many people note: if a person comes to the house with not very good intentions or even thoughts about the owners, he will feel uncomfortable under the gaze of the Intercessor and will try to shorten the time of the visit.

There is a good tradition of giving this icon to family and friends - to protect from misfortunes and diseases.

Prayer

“Oh, our gracious Lady Theotokos, Ever-Virgin, accept from us this song of gratitude and offer up to our Creator and Creator your warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, the Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, nasty deeds.

Oh, Most Holy Lady, have mercy and send down a gift according to each need: heal the sick, comfort the sorrowing, bring the lost to reason, protect the infants, raise and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, be with us both here and in life eternal Wall, Indestructible, deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, and always singing Your Motherly love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen."

Since ancient times, people have needed protection and help, so they turn to Higher powers and do this using shrines. Great importance has the “Unbreakable Wall” icon, so you need to know what it helps with. This image is also called “Goalkeeper”. This image is known as “Oranta the Protector”, which cannot be destroyed for a huge amount of time. natural disasters, wars and other troubles.

Before understanding the meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon of the Mother of God, let’s consider what exactly is depicted on it. The Virgin Mary is represented in blue clothes, which symbolizes the sky, and she stands on a gold stone, which has the shape of a quadrangle. Behind the belt of the Mother of God is a cloth with which she wipes the tears of mourning people. It is surrounded by gold - a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Another one important detail– The Mother of God raises her hands up, which personifies intercession before.

The meaning of the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall”

It is believed that the name of the icon is due to the fact that the famous Kiev icon of the Mother of God, made of mosaic, was not damaged in any way for several centuries, which became a symbol of strength and resistance to adversity. Since then, people believe that it is the “Unbreakable Wall” that protects them from the elements, enemies and other negativity. People turn to the icon to be healed from both physical and mental illnesses.

The Mother of God protects people from various misfortunes, curses and attacks from enemies. It is believed that Higher powers are a wall that repels negativity. It is important to know not only the meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon, but also where exactly it is best to hang it. The best place for the image, the wall located opposite is considered front door. Another perfect place for this icon - above the front door. This is important so that the Mother of God watches every person who enters the house. If a guest has bad thoughts, he will have an awkward feeling and a desire to leave the room as quickly as possible. You can hang the icon in a specially designated place - the iconostasis. before the image is recommended if you have to leave home for a long time. It is important that there are no foreign objects near the image. You cannot place the face of the Mother of God in a corner, or next to a TV or any other equipment.

The prayer to the Mother of God in front of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon sounds like this:

“Mistress Immaculate, not without reason called the “Unbreakable Wall,” be a barrier to all those who are plotting enmity and evil against me, my loved ones and my home. Become an indestructible fortress for us, protecting us and our home from all troubles and difficult circumstances. Amen".

Kontakion 1

Chosen from all generations to the Mother of God and the Queen, before Her most pure image, the Indestructible Wall called, we offer thanksgiving songs of praise to You, O Blessed One. You, who have incomprehensible power and unspeakable love, save us from all troubles and sorrows, and let us call to You: Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Ikos 1

A representative angel was quickly sent from God to You, Most Pure One, to bring You worldwide joy, as You conceived God the Word, the Savior of the world, from the Holy Spirit in Your womb. We, leading the fulfillment of this annunciation, believe that the Lord, Most Blessed One, has shown You with an Indestructible Wall and protected us from all sin, troubles and misfortunes. For this sake, we please Thee, Mother of God, and joyfully cry out: Rejoice, for the Lord is with Thee and Thee with us; Rejoice, for in Cana of Galilee you appeared as a representative to Your Son for the people. Rejoice, for with Your omophorion you cover the faithful wider than the clouds; Rejoice, for with Your grace you wipe away the tears of the afflicted. Rejoice, for You lift up Your hands to protect us from all defilement; Rejoice, for according to Your word you are now and ever blessed. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 2

The visionary prophets, with their clever minds, combed through Your grace-filled appearance, proclaimed the Nativity in the flesh from You of the Son of God, and having known all the fulfillment of the prophetic prophecies, they reverently cried out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having a blessed mind, Jacob, Moses, David and many others depicted Your wonderful Nativity and the mystery of Your Ever-Virginity in words, visions, and dreams. We, unable to comprehend the full power of prophetic broadcasts, from the depths of our believing hearts sing to You with love: Rejoice, high Ladder, joining earth with Heaven; Rejoice, O God, who appeared on earth, who bore in Your womb and, like the Burning Bush, remains incorruptible. Rejoice, luminous Cloud, from Him the Lord of all, like rain on the fleece, descending to the earth; rejoice, for Life-Giving Spring, warming the hunger and thirst for eternal truth in people. Rejoice, Christ, who has contained the manna of life in His womb and saturates our souls with the bread of immortality; Rejoice, wonderful Rod, adorning the flowers of the faithful virtues. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High autumn of Thee, the Most Pure One, having made Thee the Mother of the Lord, and after Thy Nativity abides abundantly in Thee, Mother of God. Rejoicing at such God's good will towards You, all, praising the Savior of the world, cry out to Him joyfully: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having in Yourself abundantly the grace of God, You, Most Immaculate One, have given Your entire life to good cares for Your Son and the Lord, keeping all His words in Your heart. We, sinners, remembering Your sorrowful life on earth, say the following praises to You: Rejoice, Thou who gave birth to the Lord of the universe in a wretched den; Rejoice, you who fled to Egypt from the lawless Herod with Your Son. Rejoice, you who sought Your Son with great sorrow in Jerusalem during the days of Easter; Rejoice, having contemplated hatred and envy of Your Son from His enemies with a sorrowful heart. Rejoice, you who crucified Him with your Mother’s heart, when you contemplated His suffering and death on the Cross; Rejoice, having found your son in John the Theologian, according to the word Jesus. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 4

Our Russian country has been repeatedly tested by the storm of invasion of foreigners, and in severe trials our fathers cried out for help Holy Virgin Mother of God. That, like the Indestructible Wall, by His intercession at the Throne of His Son and God, graciously sends down His power, and with the hope of the Mother of God’s help, the people of Russia drive out the hordes of the enemy from the Russian borders. For this reason, praising the Mother of God, we joyfully sing to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

The whole world hears and knows how the Most Holy Theotokos kindles courage in the hearts of the Russian people, and gives strength for exploits and defense of the fatherland, fights against foreigners, and sends Her gracious help to the entire Russian army. Confessing our faith and the miraculous intercession of the Queen of Heaven in the days of the military invasions of our land, we thus sing to the Most Gracious One: Rejoice, help to the Russian people against their enemies; Rejoice, blessed reinforcement from our land for the expulsion of foreigners. Rejoice, secret admonition and wisdom for the leaders of the Russian army; Rejoice, shame on the haters of the human race. Rejoice, terrible Punisher who kindled the flame of enmity; Rejoice, invincible Helper of all who care for the peace of the whole world. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 5

Thou art the God-bearing star, O Ever-Blessed One, who has appeared to all those wandering in the darkness of passions and vices, for through Thy admonition many grave sinners turn away from lawless deeds and resort to God with repentance, crying out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the death of many souls into the power of sin and defilement by Satan, the Most Merciful Lady, out of indescribable love for the human race, advances them to help, turns them away from the disastrous path and instructs them on the path of salvation. Rejoicing at the wondrous mercy of the Queen of Heaven, all the faithful say this: Rejoice, you who show us all the path of salvation; Rejoice, forbidding pride and anger to rule our hearts. Rejoice, strict admonition to gluttons and drunkards; Rejoice, strong motivation for the lazy and weak-willed. Rejoice, you who lead those who live in fornication to repentance; Rejoice, sinners who come running to You with faith, speedy correction. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 6

Preachers of miracles revealed by Your icons, our pious fathers, saved by You, Mother of God, and delivered from troubles and misfortunes. In the same way, thanking God, who has bestowed such a good Intercessor on the human race, all silent lips sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

The light of Your ineffable goodness, O Blessed One, shines forth to all those who grieve, weep, to all of us in temptation, for through our tearful prayers You, the Mother of God, grant us miraculous deliverance from troubles. Otherwise, not having words worthy of praising Thee for Thy mercy towards all, with sinful lips we exclaim to Thee in tenderness: Rejoice, thou who transformest our sorrows and tears into joy; Rejoice, O Merciful Helper of those who suffer from temptation. Rejoice, saving our houses from fire and other destruction; rejoice, from aunts and evil people faithful protector. Rejoice, destroyer of the slander and intrigues of our enemies; Rejoice, conquering the fear of death and sudden death in our souls. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 7

Although the All-Merciful Lord showed His Divine love for us unworthy, giving us Your Mother of God icon, called the Indestructible Wall, and seeing miracles from the holy icon, all people with faith and hope for Your miraculous help with tenderness cry out to the Source of miracles, the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new testimony that is always inherent in You, Most Pure One, of the grace and miraculous powers the Creator showed to us, always Your wondrous image, depicted on the altar wall of the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral in the city of Kiev, was preserved intact for nine centuries, for the hordes of filthy enemies of the Orthodox faith did not dare to damage this gracious image, protected by Your power. Truly, for us, sinners and mourners, this holy icon is an unbreakable wall, inspiring all the faithful to proclaim to You: Rejoice, clothed in a tunic, shining with heavenly light; Rejoice, by the lifting of Your most pure hands unceasing prayer revealing about the whole world. Rejoice, for you have not damaged Your honorable image and the length of centuries; Rejoice, for this image remains in all its glory even after the invasion of the forces of the enemy. Rejoice, for in this way the hearts of those praying are reverently touched; Rejoice, for the grace-filled power inherent in this image of Yours frightens the demons. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 8

It is strange for non-believers to hear that You, Mother of God, have special care for babies. We, remembering the words of our Lord, said: leave the children to come to Me, for such is the Kingdom of God, we confess with firm faith that You, Most Holy Virgin, protect babies and their mothers with Your love, and we cry to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

With all your heart, Queen of the world, offer up prayers for all of God’s creatures to Your Son, as the Mother according to the flesh of the Son of God, You comfortably accommodate in Your soul the sorrows and labors of mothers. For this reason, as the Mother of the Infant Jesus, we sing to You: Rejoice, faithful Helper and refuge of childbearing mothers; Rejoice, protection and strength of infants. Rejoice, quenching maternal sorrows; Rejoice, preserving every age of infancy. Rejoice, good Teacher of pious mothers in raising children; Rejoice, O children helpless in illness to the Healer. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic and human nature sings of Your ever-virgin purity, Most Immaculate, for this sake we honor You, as the vigilant Guardian of the purity of virgins, the purity of widows, the chastity of young men; and we entrust every age of people to You, that You may preserve them in holiness, singing to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Superstitious spirits cannot contain in their hearts the truth of Your, Mother of God, Ever-Virginity. We, who believe in the power of the incomprehensible mystery, reverently praise Thee: Rejoice, for the Bridegroom, most beautiful above all the sons of men, desired Your red and bright kindness; Rejoice, for this Bridegroom combines virginity and Christmas in You. Rejoice, all-wise Teacher of immaculate virginity; Rejoice, thou who observest celibacy among pious widows. Rejoice, teaching pure virgins and widows to work for the glory of Christ for the good of their neighbors; Rejoice, thou who hast helped all those who are able to accommodate them on the path of chastity. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 10

Save people who want From the falls of sin, You, Lady, vigilantly protect the holiness of an honest marriage and command those who are in marriage to keep the commandments of the Lord: to raise their children according to God and accustom them to acts of mercy. Giving thanks to God, who has given us such a wise Teacher, we sing to Him with all our hearts: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the Wall and Guardian of pious Christian families, the Most Holy Virgin, who wisely instruct believers in marriage, how to accept the good yoke and preserve fidelity to each other until death. For this reason, we, rejoicing in Your care for a good Christian marriage, say with tenderness to You: Rejoice, blessing of an honest marriage; Rejoice, for teaching spouses how to live according to the teachings of Christ and the apostles. Rejoice, you who bring love and like-mindedness into the hearts of those living in marriage; Rejoice, protector of family ties. Rejoice, good Guardian of the domestic Church; Rejoice, formidable accuser of adulterers. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 11

All-contrite singing is brought to Ti, Most Blessed One, by the entire Christian race, seeing Thee as the all-powerful Prayer Book for the whole world. You, Mother of God, accept the prayers of the young, and do not despise the prayers of the weak elders and old women, instruct the young in good deeds for salvation, and remind the elders of their imminent transition to the afterlife. For this reason, praying to the Lord to grant us all the memory of death, we cry to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The teaching of Christ the Savior about the life of the future century is an edifying and luminous luminary in our sinful life. But You, All-Merciful One, kindle in our hearts the gracious desire to be cleansed from sins by repentance and good deeds decorate your life. Rejoicing in Your care for us, so that we may receive eternal salvation, with tears of tenderness we cry out to You: Rejoice, you who show considerable love for the infirm elders; Rejoice, faithful people who want to end their lives in piety, All-merciful Helper. Rejoice, elderly parents, abandoned by their children, receiving under Your honest shelter; Rejoice, O terrible Punisher, such cruel children who neglect their elders. Rejoice, reminding us all of the terrible Second Coming of Christ; Rejoice, for the souls of the departed faithful servants of God, warm prayer book. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 12

Divine Grace clearly abides in Yours the miraculous icon, worthily and righteously for our consolation, called the Indestructible Wall. Pouring out our joys and sorrows before this icon, we pray to You, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, do not forsake us with Your intercession, but we cry out to the Lord with gratitude for You: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Your powerful intercession for the whole world, remembering the miracles You showed through Your holy icon, the Indestructible Wall, we pray to You, the zealous Intercessor: be our country's unceasing Helper, beseech Your Son, who fulfills Your prayers, to establish throughout the world the peace desired by the peoples, and all They will gratefully praise You: Rejoice, rejoicing at the appearance of Your Son and His Resurrection; Rejoice, thou who in Thy immortal Dormition joyfully gave Thy soul into His hands. Rejoice, strengthening good shepherds on their way of the cross; Rejoice, you who lead the monastic life with invisible help. Rejoice, protecting this temple and those who pray in it with Your grace; Rejoice, unchanging Protection and Indestructible Wall for our Fatherland. Rejoice, Mother of God, Indestructible Wall, our Intercessor and consolation.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, accept now this small prayer, protect us from sins and all kinds of defilement, deliver us from the troubles and needs that befall us, save us from despondency and despair, human slander, unbearable diseases, and through Your prayers we may take the path of salvation Eternal, let us sing with gratitude to Your Son: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1.

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon

Oh, our gracious Lady Theotokos, Ever-Virgin! Receive from us this song of gratitude and offer up to our Creator and Creator your warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, the Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, nasty deeds. Oh, Most Holy Lady! Have mercy and send down a gift according to any need: heal the sick, comfort the sorrowing, bring the erring to reason, protect the infants, raise and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and women, support and warm the old, be with us both here and in eternal life, the Indestructible Wall, deliver from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, and always chanting Your maternal love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Among the lists of Mother of God icons there are very rare images. The Icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” is one of these. You can purchase it in the Orthodox online store Svyatsy.Org (unbreakable wall icons). Each manifested icon Holy Mother of God brings hope to people, helps them gain firm faith, teaches us mercy and love, so the meaning and how the “Unbreakable Wall” icon helps is necessary information for a believer.

Among the lists of Mother of God icons there are very rare images

The name of the image suggests what this icon is praying for, what the “Unbreakable Wall” icon of the Mother of God protects from. We are not talking about construction work, although spiritual life is also a kind of construction.

The consequences of unstable walls during the construction of houses are known, and this saddens us. And if you imagine that when we pray, we also build, only the spiritual walls of our inner temple, then the meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon becomes obvious.

O our Gracious Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, accept from us this song of gratitude and offer up to our Creator and Creator your warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, the Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, nasty deeds. O Most Holy Lady, have mercy on us and send down a gift according to our needs: heal the sick, comfort the sorrowing, bring the lost to reason, protect the infants, raise and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, be with us both here and in eternal life, Unbreakable Wall, deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, and always singing Your maternal love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

History and description of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon

The history of the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” is about 1000 years old. One of the images is laid out in mosaics on the wall of the Kyiv St. Sophia Cathedral. Today's events in Orthodoxy related to the schism of the Church were held within the walls of this spiritual monastery.

It would seem that such an image should stand as a wall against schismatics, but the fact of desecration of shrines only confirms how low we have fallen and how deeply we are drowning in unrepentant sins, and the Lord allows difficult spiritual trials.

One of the images is laid out in mosaics on the wall of the Kyiv St. Sophia Cathedral

The Mother of God is depicted in full height with her hands raised in prayer, as if creating an invisible protective wall from the invisible militia of lower spirits. There is an inscription around the Virgin Mary. The words of Psalm 45: God is in Her midst and does not move: the morning will help Her. These words are translated as a prophecy about the Mother of God - She, sanctified by God himself, is unshakable in her highest destiny and the help of the Almighty will be with Her constantly.

It got its name because for 900 years the image remained safe and sound during numerous enemy attacks.

One of them is located in the Lefortovo Church of Peter and Paul

In which church the “Unbreakable Wall” icon in Moscow has a miraculous list, the media suggest. There are only three such lists in the world. One of them is located in the Lefortovo Church of Peter and Paul. Our Lady of the “Unbreakable Wall” is highly revered in Kaliningrad; the central cathedral also has this image.

Based on archival records and old photographs, it was possible to restore that the image that was located in the village. Nikolskoye Arkhangelsk region Saint John of Kronstadt personally consecrated it in the monastery.

During the years of fighting against God, the meaning of the “Indestructible Wall” icon was preserved by the pious woman Maria Anshakova. The icon was in her home iconostasis. Afterwards the icon returned to its native monastery.

The meaning of the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall”

The meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon is evidenced by numerous stories about the help of the Most Holy Theotokos. Several times She appeared in subtle dreams to people in need of healing. And she pointed out exactly where to look for Her image.

One woman literally forced the priest to find this icon, because even he did not know that there was such an image of the Mother of God in the temple. And the Mother of God gave instructions to the woman on how to receive healing: to touch the “Unbreakable Wall” icon.

The Mother of God gave instructions on how to receive healing

Where to hang the “Unbreakable Wall” icon, in the home iconostasis or in another place, is decided depending on the living conditions.

Where in the house is it better to place the icon?

The icon can be placed not only in the home iconostasis, the main thing is that access to it is free. And you could pray in front of the image at any time. The “Unbreakable Wall” icon, its meaning and correct placement in the house is suggested by the very name of the image.

The icon can be placed not only in the home iconostasis

For example, it would be logical to place the icon in front of the entrance to a house or apartment. Where hanging the “Unbreakable Wall” icon in the house is not a significant moment for performing prayer. This does not in any way affect spiritual improvement and the salvation of the soul, this is confirmed by the following story.

Miracles through the prayers of parishioners in front of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon

The meaning and how the “Unbreakable Wall” icon helps, where the image traveled, what miracles were performed through prayers, says the nun Samuila, who accompanied the icon on a trip to different cities.

“Since the miraculous temple icon “The Unbreakable Wall” is difficult to transport over long distances, it is 100 years old, so we made a copy of it. When we arrived in Chernigov, it began to smell fragrant and began to flow myrrh. The priests, with tears in their eyes, served a thanksgiving prayer service before her. We continued our journey further, and it was December, the road was snowy, difficult, at some point the car skidded and we began to spin at 3600. The driver could not control the controls. On this section of the road there was not just a ditch, but a large deep ravine, into which we would have flown a little more. I raised the icon as high as possible in the car and began to cry out: “Mother of God, save me!” No one understood how the car ended up on the asphalt. There were already three kilometers left, we drove carefully, but the demon did not calm down, we were thrown into the ditch again. Again I prayed to Our Lady of the “Unbreakable Wall”, and again the car was miraculously returned to the road. The glass on the icon cracked, but the clergy did not allow it to be replaced, because apparently it is the Mother of God’s will that they ask about this miraculous salvation, and we testify to the mercy and power of the Most Holy Theotokos.”

This living testimony says that the meaning of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon will be determined by each believer independently.

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Every person wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from various troubles and illnesses. Those who believe in God turn for help to one of the most revered Orthodox images- Icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall”.

This image of the Mother of God is considered a beautiful work of art, and believers say that She is truly miraculous and healing. This shrine is made in mosaic style. The Mother of God is depicted with her hands raised to the sky, on a golden background in her full height.

The main monastery of the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” has always been the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. The image is located at the main altar above a mountainous place.

Today there is another image of the Mother of God of the “Unbreakable Wall”, which was painted in the image of the icon in the St. Sophia Cathedral and the monastery at Constantinople. This shrine is located in the Resurrection-Myrrh-Bearing Monastery in the village of Nikolskoye. It was safely hidden and appeared to the world only in the second half of the twentieth century. They say that only in the new millennium did this image in the Resurrection-Myrrh-Bearing Monastery begin to endow believers with miraculous power.

Archival records indicate that this shrine was consecrated by the All-Russian prayer book John of Kronstadt. During the period of atheism, the monastery was looted and destroyed, but one pious parishioner managed to save the icon. She kept it in her house, and after the storm subsided, she gave the shrine to the temple.

• All over the world, the image of the Mother of God has brought many incredible phenomena, inexplicable healings and miracles. And the miraculous lists of the “Unbreakable Wall” can be viewed:
• in the Moscow Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul;
• in the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary;
• in the chapel of the Kaliningrad Cathedral;
• in the Monastery of the Icon of the Mother of God, Krasnodar Territory;
• in the Essentuki Church of the Stavropol Territory.

The shrine of the Mother of God in Cathedral city ​​of Kaliningrad. Here you can constantly see a huge number of people asking. After all, it is believed that if you pray in front of Her image, your prayer will certainly be heard. Day of celebration: All Saints Sunday (first Sunday after Trinity).

The meaning and how the “Unbreakable Wall” icon helps

It received this name due to its indestructibility. After all, the image of the Mother of God in the Kiev monastery survived countless disasters and wars over many centuries, but nevertheless remained intact.

This proves the miracle of the indestructibility of this shrine, since it was not affected by fires or elements. Although the Cathedral of St. Sophia itself and Kyiv itself were plundered and destroyed more than once. It is an accident? Or a real miracle? Or maybe something unique and mysterious for the human mind? Who knows? That is why Christians seek protection from her from all ailments and negative influences.

They ask for help and intercession from this Christian shrine. The image of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” helps protect your home from disasters and illnesses. An icon can ward off troubles from your family, and your home will be avoided by ill-wishers, thieves and fires. It also helps to strengthen family well-being and happiness. Many say that thanks to this shrine their family is healthy, friendly and strong.

Has survived to this day ancient meaning icons and its description. The essence of the image of the Mother of God is this:

“The Mother of God is represented by gigantic growth - like all Her deeds on the Russian land. She stands on a stone of gold, this stone is the unshakable, indestructible foundation of all those in need of Her protection. The Mother of God is wearing a tunic of heavenly color, a scarlet belt, and on that belt hangs a lention, and with it She wipes away a sea of ​​tears. On her arms, raised to the sky, there are azure arms, and from Her head a veil descends, so golden. The veil in the form of an omophorion is hung over the shoulders. On the bright forehead of the Mother of God there is a bright star burning, and there are two more bright stars on her shoulders, for She Herself is the Mother of the Never-Setting Light, the dawn of the Never-Setting Sun.”

Also in honor of this miraculous shrine, the Absheron Convent, which is located in Kuban, was named. The face of the image of the Mother of God has been a very revered shrine for pilgrims for many centuries. Many believers treat the icon with very deep and great respect. All because this creation is miraculous, and its miraculous properties are proven by time.

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What to pray for to the “Unbreakable Wall” icon

It is worth praying to the holy image of the Mother of God in the following cases:

• when you or your loved ones are going on a trip, business trip or long-term departure;
• you can contact the shrine so that it protects your home or your family;
• when grief or illness of a loved one befell the house;
• in case of family disagreements, she is able to reunite the family;

It is also worth following the following traditions:

• If you or close person goes somewhere, then you need to pray immediately before leaving the house;
• If there is grief in the family or illness, then you need to pray in solitude. To do this, you need to kneel before the icon, read a prayer, say the text according to the canon, and then turn to the Mother of God in your own words;
• The request to the Mother of God for the protection of family and home is also carried out after reading the prayer.

All this must be done sincerely, and the prayer itself must come from your heart.

And here is the prayer to the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall”:

“Offering to my Queen, my hope, to the Mother of God, friend of the orphans and the strange, to the Representative, to the sorrowing, to Joy, to the offended to the Patroness! See my misfortune, see my sorrow; help me as I am weak, feed me as I am strange. Weigh my offense, resolve it as if by will: for I have no other help except You, no other intercessor, no good comforter, except You, O Mother of God, for you will preserve me and cover me forever and ever. Amen."

Where to hang the “Unbreakable Wall” icon

Many believers argue that if you want to turn to an icon, then it is best to visit the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. But if you do not have such an opportunity, then you can hang this icon at home. In order for the Mother of God to protect your home and the family of a Christian, he needs to know where it is best to hang the image.

The best place in the house for the miraculous Protectress will be opposite the front door. If this is not possible, then you can hang it above it. Only in this case will the Mother of God watch over everyone who enters your home. And Her face will be turned to these people.

If a person came with bad thoughts in your direction or with bad intentions, then he will feel insecure and uncomfortable. Because of this, he will try to leave as quickly as possible or save the visit as much as possible. And next time he’ll think about whether to come at all. The icon of the Mother of God protects not only from ill-wishers, but also from troubles, illnesses and evil spells.

This icon of the Mother of God can be given to relatives, acquaintances and friends so that their family and home are always protected. And the Orthodox industry makes many different versions of this wonderful shrine. Such creations are not only very strong defense your home, but also beautiful icon painting that will wonderfully decorate any interior.

God bless you!