The question in the title of the article is common along with another, similar one: is it possible to wear a cross along with an icon. Moreover, people sometimes look for answers far from the church or on Orthodox websites.
But there is nothing surprising in the question itself. Both the icon and the cross are Orthodox symbols. Both protect, help, and inspire confidence. Plus, for many, the cross is a general, abstract symbol.
But specific saints have a reputation for being helpers in a given situation. If you want to resolve problems with housing, this is what you need; if you want to get better, this is what you need.
And when your holy benefactor is nearby all the time, on your neck, you immediately feel calmer.
So is it possible to wear an icon instead of a cross, or with it, from the point of view of Orthodoxy? Let's discuss this and similar questions. But first, let’s figure out why they wear a cross and an icon.
How to choose a body icon?
Before you buy any jewelry with the face of the Holy Mother of God, ask which icon was depicted in gold or silver. There are a huge number of icons depicting the Mother of God. Most often, jewelers in their works use the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is considered a savior and intercessor.
Here is a list of the most revered icons:
“Soothe my sorrows” - they pray to her for consolation in a variety of sorrows, asking for healing of difficult-to-treat ailments.
“Recovery of the Lost” - before her they pray for children who are dying due to vices and to save their relatives and friends from the disease of drunkenness and drug addiction. They ask her for healing for diseases of the teeth and eyes.
“The Conspirator of Sinners” - such a body icon is necessary for sinners who sincerely repent of their misdeeds and want to take the righteous path. The Mother of God is considered the surety for sinners.
“Unexpected joy” - this icon will help in healing from illnesses, deafness, mental and physical wounds.
“Three-handed” - it is believed that it helps restore justice in difficult life situations and heals serious illnesses.
“The Inexhaustible Chalice” is necessary for those who want to recover from the ills of drunkenness and drug addiction.
“The Unbreakable Wall” - they pray to her for the recovery of terminally ill patients, strengthening of strength during painful medical procedures, for healing from the evil eye and damage.
The body icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir is a miniature representation of one of the most revered icons in Orthodoxy. She became famous for saving Moscow and many other miracles.
The Feodorovskaya Mother of God is considered the patroness of all women in labor.
Making body icons of the Mother of God is a very delicate and painstaking work that requires strict adherence to all the subtleties of the original and church canons.
The body icon of the Mother of God is not a simple decoration, it will become your real helper and amulet for life. It is necessary to treat her with love and reverence. With the help of a gold body icon, you can always turn to the Most Holy Theotokos at any time.
The body icon must be worn on a chain or cord at the same time as the cross. If you want to buy a body icon, today there is a huge amount of such jewelry that depicts patron saints.
Types of icons: icon of the Savior, Mother of God, Trinity and others
How to choose an icon is not the main question, but it also cannot be ignored. The most important thing in the life of a truly believer and Orthodox person is that a person visits churches, performs repentance, reads liturgical texts and prayers at home.
This is the only way he can grow spiritually internally. This is what truly matters. But this does not mean that the choice of icons should be taken recklessly.
Icons should reinforce a person’s faith and, by being in the house, remind the person praying of the deeds and torments of the saints.
You can find a considerable number of images, but we will try to consider the most famous icons of especially revered saints.
Icon of the Savior Almighty
Icon of the Savior Almighty
This image is especially distinguished from other images. And it is not surprising, because this is the face of the Lord Himself, our Father. Images of the Creator can be found in huge quantities.
Many clergy believe that icons with the face of the Savior contain miraculous power. This icon can be considered “universal”, since it helps with almost everything.
How it helps:
- relieves ailments;
- in sorrows, in insurmountable situations;
- supports and strengthens spiritual and physical strength;
- protects from bad and hostile people;
- brings peace and grace to the home.
Where to put:
Icons are collected in one place in the house to separate the heavenly from the earthly
There is no need to put icons in cabinets. A shelf is considered a good place. It will be better if the shelf is at eye level so that the image is clearly visible.
When arranging your red corner, you should not leave distracting things near the home iconostasis, for example: a computer, magazines, etc.
Photos of relatives and pets will also be out of place.
There is no need to take this lightly. Do not forget that the images of saints are not just beautiful images, but a thread that connects you with higher powers.
You must place the icon of Jesus Christ in a prominent place, in the very center. You can place it not directly on the shelf, but on a small tablecloth or napkin.
Icon of the Mother of God
“Kazan” Icon of the Mother of God
The piggy bank with stories about the miracles of the icon of the Mother of God is constantly replenished. It is impossible to list all the benefits that the saint gave both to kings and rulers, and to the common people. It is impossible to imagine a home iconostasis without the image of this patron saint.
How it helps:
- relieves various diseases;
- from sorrows and misfortunes;
- make the right decision;
- do not commit misconduct or mistakes;
- will help the soldiers defending the Motherland;
- will help strengthen the family.
Icon of the Lord Jesus Christ and the icon of the Kazan Mother of God
Where to put:
The icon should be placed on the right hand of the icon of the Savior. You can also hang the image on the head of the bed, then your sleep will be under the supervision of the patron saint.
Icon of the Holy Trinity
Icon of the Holy Trinity
It is impossible to imagine a home iconostasis without this icon.
According to the dogma of the unity of the Holy Trinity, we all believe in One God, represented in three essences - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
Each of these essences turns out to be God, and God contains all three faces indivisibly. There is no hierarchy in the Trinity; God the Son is God to the same extent as God the Father or God the Holy Spirit.
How it helps:
- find the true path;
- pass the tests with dignity;
- cope with mental discord;
- will provide assistance in solving complex problems.
Carved iconostasis
Where to put:
One of the few icons that is placed in a specific place.
The icon of the Holy Trinity must necessarily be located above the face of the Lord Pantocrator and the images of the Mother of God.
Patron saints are also placed opposite the entrance to the house. So, it protects your home from evil forces.
Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most revered. The patron saint does not refuse anyone's requests if you pray with all your heart.
The face of St. Nicholas the Pleasant should definitely be in your home iconostasis. During his lifetime, the saint loved children very much and never refused to mothers who asked him to help their children.
How it helps:
- protects children from all harm;
- to take the right path not only for those who are looking for their own path, but also for those who have already stumbled once, for example, people who were in prison;
- protects travelers and sailors;
- help in resolving conflicts between irreconcilable parties;
- get married or get married.
Where to put:
Small iconostasis
At the moment there are no strict instructions on where exactly the icon should be located.
The face of the patron saint can be placed in the red corner, in a place where it will be more comfortable for you to pray, for example, to the left of the icon of Jesus Christ.
Icon of Matrona of Moscow
Icon of the Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow
Everyone knows Matrona and reveres him with special reverence not only in Russia, but throughout the world. People turn to her with various requests, and those asking always find a response in their souls.
Born completely blind, she “saw” the suffering of people and unfailingly helped everyone who especially needed help and support.
How it helps:
- for various diseases;
- when you are completely desperate and don’t know what to do;
- in helping family and friends;
- in difficult financial situations;
- in creating a family.
Where to put:
Handmade home iconostasis
All icons must be in a visible place, and this rule should not be neglected.
There should not be any unnecessary objects nearby, so as not to distract you from prayer and allow you to fully immerse yourself in it.
You need to put the icon in the red corner.
Is it necessary to consecrate a body icon that was not purchased from a church?
Today, many jewelers, when making religious jewelry, ask priests for blessings for their creation, and then, after their creation, they consecrate the entire collection. But visiting a temple and consecrating a body icon will never be superfluous.
The body icon of the Mother of God is a beautiful and at the same time spiritual decoration, a symbol of the Orthodox faith and hope for protection and salvation. It can be a good gift for any occasion for yourself or your loved ones.
The body icon has accompanied its owners for many centuries, protecting them from troubles, providing an opportunity to turn to the revered saint with prayer for support and gratitude.
Orthodox Life
website of the Gorlovka and Slavic diocese
Medallions, icons, bracelets with images of saints - you can’t find anything in some church shops! How should we treat them? Can I wear it? Can a cross be a decoration? What to do if earrings in the form of crosses are in fashion? Answered by Archpriest Nikolai Markovsky, rector of the Intercession Church in the village. Zaitsevo.
We must understand that the cross is a symbol of our salvation. We know very well that in ancient times among the Romans it was an instrument of shameful execution, on which criminals of the lowest class were crucified. After Christ atoned for our sins on Calvary, the cross became the banner of victory over death and holiness for every Christian. It is impossible to replace it with anything - no icons, medallions, or amulet.
If a person wants to wear a medallion with the image of a saint, please do so. Each of us has a heavenly patron. Many people honor Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Seraphim of Sarov and other saints. You cannot replace a pectoral cross with this image, but you can wear them together. The cross is irreplaceable, everything else is just an addition to it.
Many people perceive a cross or a medallion with an icon not as a shrine, but as decoration. They choose them accordingly: in some stores or jewelry stores, based on their aesthetic preferences. They are worn, accordingly, over clothing, for show. This is also unacceptable. The cross is very personal. Each of us carries his own cross - the one on his neck, and the one that the Lord laid at baptism. When it is put outside and turns into an ordinary decoration, it is already a sin. The cross should be worn modestly, under clothing, and not boast of its wealth. The same applies to icons and incense.
Some fashionistas wear earrings and other jewelry in the form of crosses. I think this is unacceptable. In the Gospel we read that the Lord carried His cross to Calvary, He was crucified on it, and He absorbed the Blood of God. Images of the cross are sacred to every Christian. When they are worn in the ears, noses, and so on, this is already sacrilege, which requires immediate repentance. For example, let’s imagine a banner from the Great Patriotic War, stained with the blood of the soldiers who went on the attack, carried it with them, and died under it. Would it even occur to anyone to use it as a rug or decoration? Everyone understands that this is a shrine for the soldiers who survived that battle. And the cross is a shrine for all Orthodox Christians. Wearing it in some indecent places is unacceptable.
I may be asked: what about athletes who engage in contact sports? During training, they remove the cross, as it can be damaged. I will answer: it is permissible to remove the cross and put it in your pocket. It happens that before an operation or some medical examinations, doctors ask to remove the cross - I myself was recently in such a situation. The doctors were believers, so they suggested putting a cross on my hand, which I did. Here is a different case: a direct necessity, from which there is no escape.
Does the cross have to be with a crucifix?
Of course, it is very desirable that the cross be a cross - with the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. If it doesn’t exist—for example, it was given as a gift or was baptized with something like that once—I don’t think it’s fundamentally important. The main thing is to treat it as a shrine, to understand what you are wearing.
The cross must be a cross, and it must be clear to those who look at it that this is exactly a cross - not a pendant, not a toy, not a hairpin. The Lord said: “Whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and the Father and the holy Angels” (Luke 9:26). If you are an Orthodox Christian, you visit church, take communion - how can you be ashamed of your cross? A Christian is devoted to Christ and does not betray Him. It is very difficult to call people who are interested in both this and that, depending on fashion trends, Christians. For someone who wants to wear a pendant, it is better to buy a pendant, and leave the crosses to those for whom they are really important.
Women often wear bracelets made up of many designs. How should we treat them?
Nowadays you can find everything in church shops and stores. A lot of different incense, icons, bracelets, it is unclear where and by whom the oil was blessed, and so on. I’ll be honest: I treat such things with great skepticism. Nothing can replace the cross. This is our main shrine. When they wear a bracelet with the image of twenty-five saints, what is this for at all? What, you can’t pray to your favorite saints at home? If such a bracelet is perceived as a talisman, then what kind of Christian are you? This is already unconditional paganism.
Previously, I saw some people with a whole iconostasis around their necks: several crosses, icons, something else - now this doesn’t happen anymore. Here, too, Orthodoxy is transformed into paganism. How about in paganism? - the bigger, the better. We need as many gods and rituals as possible. There is no such thing in Orthodoxy. We have one Savior - Christ. There is also one cross. You don’t need to wear twenty icons and palms on yourself. There is a cross - a shrine that Christ consecrated with His Blood. What else does?
It is not the cross itself that protects, but the Lord. Faith protects. Christ says: “According to your faith, be it done to you” (Matthew 9:29). If one cross is not enough for you, then you are of little faith. Even if someone tore off a Christian’s cross or lost it, broke it, or drowned him while diving, this does not mean that he was left without God’s protection.
The cross is a symbol of our confession of faith. There is no need to make his loss a tragedy. If something happens to the cross, go to the church store and buy a new one. The cross is not a talisman, not a talisman. The new cross will have the same power as the lost one. Don't be afraid of anything! If you lost it, go, buy it, consecrate it and wear it. And may the Lord save you!
Recorded by Ekaterina Shcherbakova
website of the Gorlovka and Slavic diocese
Body icon in ancient traditions
The tradition of wearing crosses and body icons came to Rus' along with the Christian faith back in 988.
Traveling people were the first to wear body icons of saints. The roads in those days were dangerous and long. Therefore, in order not to deprive themselves of the opportunity to pray to the revered image - a symbol of faith and a talisman, they used wearable products.
Icons in those days were made of wood, bone, copper, silver, and gold. The choice of material depended on the class, rank and wealth of the owner.
The richer a person was, the more exquisite his body icon looked. It was certainly made of precious metal and decorated with expensive stones.
Many clergy considered it their duty to wear the same rich icons, asserting their advantage before God.
Body icons were made by hand, so surviving examples from the 15th-16th centuries often look much better than those from a later period, when mass production became fashionable. Stamped icons often come to us in the form of a polished oval.
Ancient body icons made after the 16th century were often dedicated to specific events rather than specific saints. Their own icons were made for students and cadets of military schools: they could depict both images of the Savior and the patron saints of the educational institution. There were also special officer images.
Magic figurines
Elephant
A sign of wisdom, wealth and power. A symbol of longevity and strength, confidence and stability.
Cat
A symbol of intuition, cunning, elegance and grace. Grants independence, wealth, luck, the ability to transform and new opportunities. Amulet from the evil eye.
Fish
A symbol of abundance, high achievements, fame and wealth.
Heart
Amulet for love. A sign of spirituality and romance, emotionality, moral purity.
Eye
Most popular in the East. Helps to discover internal reserves, achieve high goals, and move closer to a bright future.
Snake
A symbol of wisdom, patience, perseverance and willpower. Protects from enemies. Grants eternal youth and beauty, promotes the development of clairvoyance and telepathy.
The Dragon
A sign of harmony, true love and fidelity. Arouses the admiration of others and popularity with the opposite sex. It is not recommended to wear it near the heart; the best option is a pendant on a short chain.
Owl
A symbol of wisdom, insight, knowledge, wealth. Protects from envy, evil spells, attracts good luck. For best results, the amulet should have large, wide-open eyes. Eyes made from natural stones are good.
Pegasus
Winged horse, symbol of creativity, inspiration, eloquence and love.
Dragonfly
For different peoples it means different qualities. For Europeans, it is a symbol of lightness, grace, and femininity. For the Japanese, it is a sign of courage and is considered a national symbol. In North America it means restoration, new achievements. For the Chinese, it is a symbol of rebirth and immortality. The dragonfly amulet helps to develop sociability, ease, and attractiveness.
Feather
An amulet in the form of a bird's feather means lightness, spaciousness, airiness, speed and height. Grants the ability to know the truth, spirituality.
Butterfly
Symbol of transformation, rebirth, immortality. Strengthens creativity, desire for change and innovation. Helps a woman attract a worthy man.
Sun
A sign of life, energy, prosperity. Protects from adversity and misfortune, replenishes strength and energy, strengthens health and immunity.
Key
Popular amulet. Symbolizes happiness, luck, mystery. Suitable for romantics, students and schoolchildren, as well as businessmen. Helps achieve dreams, new achievements, and expand horizons.
Coins
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A talisman that attracts wealth.
Bells, rattles, bells
A talisman against evil spirits, black magic, damage and the evil eye.
Body image for a modern person
In modern traditions, the cross is considered the strongest symbol of faith, but the body icon is becoming increasingly popular. It is worn as a symbol of faith either on a separate chain or cord, or together with a cross.
It happens that you meet people who wear Holy images as an accessory. This can be approached in different ways, but perhaps even unconscious wearing can melt the ice of disbelief.
Incense, how to wear it correctly
Most often, this decoration, usually with the image of Jesus Christ, is hung around the neck on a cord of medium thickness. Sometimes this item is attached to clothing with a pin. But when choosing the latter method, you must adhere to the following rules:
- it must be secured so that it does not have the opportunity to get dirty;
- You cannot wear the amulet below the belt;
- Be careful - the pin tends to come unfastened.
But the main thing is that you must adhere to the church canon, always remembering that the amulet is worn around the neck. It should be as close to the human body as possible in order to protect it in any life situation.
The best article for you, go to: What does the crescent on an Orthodox cross mean?
How to choose an icon?
Which icons are more revered nowadays? Often men wear the image of the Savior, women - the Mother of God, and the image of an angel is well suited for children. Personalized icons are revered by many.
In Orthodoxy there are traditions of praying to a specific Saint on special occasions. Therefore, the choice of a body icon is often associated with this.
Nikolai Ugodnik helps on the road, which is why he is often preferred by travelers and drivers. For healing from illnesses, people turn to Panteleimon the Healer. Very often women wear icons of the Virgin Mary. The choice of icon may also depend on certain conditions. So, they pray to the image of Semistrelnaya, asking for softening of an evil heart, to the Healer - for recovery, Fedorovskaya is considered an assistant in childbirth.
The meaning of the pectoral cross
Before answering the question posed, we need to understand the meaning of the body amulet. After all, every believer should know what exactly the cross means and symbolizes. For every Orthodox person, the cross that he wears on his body symbolizes salvation. According to Christian teaching, this item means that a person wears his personal cross throughout his life, given to him after the sacrament of Baptism. There is another interpretation of this religious symbol. Also in Orthodoxy, it can symbolize the believer’s victory over sin. By putting on a cross, a person protects himself from sinful acts and the influence of evil forces.
Since the cross is considered a talisman, it should not be taken off often. He should always be with a person to protect him. By wearing it on the body, a person confesses Christ and confirms the sincerity of his faith. It should only be removed when absolutely necessary. For example, when undergoing medical procedures that require that there are no foreign objects on the human body.
What are icons made of?
As in the old days, icons are made from different materials. Everyone can choose the right one. Any material has its own advantages, and each person has his own preferences.
There is an assumption that gold body icons are more suitable for men, and silver ones for women. Whether to be guided by this principle is a personal matter for each person.
You also need to take into account the fact that for a child the material of the icon should be light. Men often prefer more massive looks, women – graceful ones.
How to make a talisman with your own hands
Homemade amulets are made from wax and wood. This could be an amulet, embroidery, or knots on cords and threads.
The shape and appearance of the amulet are different. The main thing is only from natural materials, no synthetics.
Important. The amulet should be made during the waxing moon, in a good mood, slowly, without witnesses, with faith in future strength. At the same time, you can ask the amulet for help and protection.
A longevity charm is made from beeswax. It has strong natural energy, gives strength, strengthens health and immunity.
Ash, alder or oak are used. Aspen impregnated with sandalwood oil is possible. Amulets are more effective if runes are applied to them.
It is better to do embroidery from linen threads. Natural silk, cotton or wool are also suitable.
It's easy to make your own incense. First, choose the material from which to sew the bag (leather or thick fabric). Place the amulet itself in it. This could be a “magic” item, or any memorabilia.
To protect against black magic, you need to put aspen bark or wood, buckthorn, in the amulet. The native land in the amulet gives strength and protects you on a long journey. Mistletoe leaves will help you find love. The coin will attract wealth. Herbs (verbena, wormwood, elecampane, juniper, thyme, nettle) will improve health, calm, and protect against damage and the evil eye.
Other materials
Icons made of copper are rare, but lovers of this material still exist. There are very simple icons made of light alloys. They are usually bought for children or the elderly. Such icons are light and inexpensive. The image of the Saint depicted on the icon does not lose its meaning.
Nowadays, if you set a goal, you can find craftsmen who will make a body icon for you from more exotic materials. If there is demand, there will also be supply.
And yet I want to believe that the body icon will become, first of all, a symbol of faith for its owner, and not a luxurious trinket for boasting.
Incense for women
Women prefer various images of the Virgin Mary, because she is the patron saint of mothers:
- “Seven Arrow” Mother of God: protects against the evil thoughts of other people;
- “Vladimirskaya”: helps resolve everyday difficulties;
- “Sign”: helps with various diseases;
- “Kazan” Mother of God: blesses for marriage;
- “Mammal” icon: protects a nursing mother.
Any icon of the Mother of God will suit every woman: it will give health, peace and tranquility, and most importantly, it will help fulfill her main mission on Earth - to become a mother and raise worthy children.
Both men and women need to understand how to wear an amulet. After all, this amulet has power only when it is treated with understanding and knowledge. If the person who wears the amulet truly believes in him, follows all the rules and adheres to the basic canons of the church, then the power of the saint depicted on it will only grow, thereby filling the life of its owner with meaning, love and hope.
Icons
By the way, wearing icons on the body, according to Orthodox canons, is not encouraged at all. Icons are intended for heartfelt conversations with God and the Saints; it is appropriate to have them with you, and therefore placing them on a chain is a kind of indulgence, because the icon flutters in your pocket and can get lost.
Also, one of the reasons for the prohibition of wearing a cross and an icon at the same time is the fact that the icon can cover the body cross, and this is categorically not acceptable in the Orthodox tradition. You can often hear statements that the Church believes that wearing these symbols at the same time is considered disrespect for the Christian faith.
In addition, the Orthodox tradition professes the principle of moderation. Based on this, a true believer must know moderation in everything, including the rules of wearing the holy signs of faith. The Orthodox Church does not welcome those believers who are hung with many sacred symbols. Such a manner will only demonstrate a desire for all sorts of excesses and an ostentatious lifestyle, and not true faith and admiration for God. One pectoral cross will look much nicer and more modest than a string of other symbols of faith.
Is it possible to wear a cross without an image of Christ?
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How to pray and ask for help correctly
Many are trying to learn some laws of correct appeal to God and the saints. But there is only one rule - ask the saint for help sincerely, from the heart. You cannot pray with evil in your heart, or wish troubles and unhappiness on other people.
Before prayer, let go of grievances, ask all your offenders. Believe in the good, the bright, pray for mercy and forgiveness.
Before turning to Matrona for help, it is advisable to donate any products to the temple:
- crackers, cookies, black bread;
- sugar, honey, caramels;
- tea, milk, flour;
- walnuts, raisins.
You can give them to a beggar or street child, or feed homeless animals or birds.
If you want to earn the attention of Saint Matrona, try to feed the poor at least once a week. You don't have to do it with your own hands, just stand nearby.
Many flowers are always brought to the relics of Matrona - white lilacs and chrysanthemums, red carnations and tulips, roses. Local ministers give several blessed flowers to each person who comes to pray. They need to be dried and stored at home near the icons.
If you really need help, you can write a regular or email letter to Matrona, send it to the Intercession Convent.
Appeal to Matronushka about pregnancy and conception
Infertility has always been perceived by people as a big problem. Turning to the blessed Matrona is the best spiritual medicine for problems with conception. But this does not mean that you should refuse medications and other necessary procedures.
How to pray for conception and easy childbirth:
- Buy church candles at the temple. Give alms, feed homeless people and animals.
- Light the candle, cross yourself twice, and squeeze the Matrona of Moscow icon on your body in your hand.
- Tell Matronushka about your request, you can read a prayer, or express the trouble in your own words.
- After the prayer, make the sign of the cross and bow.
When trying to conceive a child, during pregnancy, contact Matrona in the morning and evening, visit churches, confess and receive communion.
Who can contact Mother Matrona
Everyone can turn to the image of Saint Matrona of Moscow. In her last days, she bequeathed that people come to her coffin in the same way as during her life. A saint’s body icon will help you at any time to share your troubles with the blessed one, thank you for a fulfilled wish, good advice or parting words.
Elder Matrona patronizes:
- educators and teachers;
- nannies, caregivers;
- pediatricians, neurologists, ophthalmologists.
Matrona of Moscow helps women in childbirth; doctors allow them to take the icon or image into the delivery room. And in many maternity hospitals there are icons depicting the face of a saint.
Mother listens to the requests of even non-believers, helps them strengthen their faith and understand their Divine destiny. Trust the blessed Matrona with any of your troubles, she will guide you on the right path.
Incense of Saints
The amulets that depict saints deserve special attention. Often people choose them by date of birth or name, thereby finding a great intercessor in the person of their guardian angel.
Knowledgeable people say that such church decorations themselves choose their owner, or rather his soul. When a person sees the face of a saint and at the same time feels calm and peaceful, it means that this saint himself chooses him. You just need to listen carefully to your heart.
Ladanka Mother of God
This is a universal amulet that suits absolutely everyone, because the Virgin Mary is the intercessor of all believers. She will help in any life situation, give strength and determination, and keep faith.
