Icon against the evil eye and damage: what is it called?

Christian healing icons can be purchased at a church store and carried with you to work, kept in the car, on the table. The holy face not only gets rid of negativity, but also increases the likelihood that the Higher Powers will quickly hear prayers and come to the rescue. People have come up with names for the most powerful icons. The most miraculous icons, miraculously protecting against illness, are considered to be images of the Mother of God. There are several Orthodox icons dedicated to the Mother of God, but the most famous and revered is the Seven Arrow Icon, which is often used to protect against the evil eye and damage.

Icons protecting against the evil eye and damage

Unfortunately, there is a lot of hatred and evil in our world. Sometimes it is difficult for a person to cope with this. He begins to wallow in negativity, experience fear, anxiety, and irritability.

To cope with this, you don’t need to come up with some kind of amulets, talismans, read conspiracies, or turn to sorcerers (this can only make things worse).

It is enough to buy yourself an icon against the evil eye and damage, and we will consider what they are called below.

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The Seven-Arrow Icon of the Mother of God not only protects from the influence of evil forces, but also helps to atone for sins. This is a very powerful protection against everything bad.

If you place the image in every room, in the workplace, in the car, then a person will not be afraid of any negative impact.

How does the Seven-Arrow Icon help? This:

extinguish feelings of hatred, irritability, anxiety, fear caused by the influence of evil forces;
improve well-being;
humble pride;
cope with temptations;
get rid of thoughts that lead to sin;
eliminate envy, greed, greed, dependence on money, power;
protect from the effects of magical and witchcraft powers;
eliminate damage, curse and evil eye;
soften cruel and envious hearts;
get rid of illnesses, negative emotions, mental illnesses;
awaken your own abilities for self-preservation.

You need to pray in front of the icon (photo above) every day, morning and evening. The image of the Mother of God is able to save all family members from misfortunes and failures. The icon, as it were, absorbs all the negativity and provides protection to household members.

In the image, the Virgin Mary is presented as pierced by seven arrows (swords). The number of arrows is equal to the number of the most terrible sins committed by a person. Thus, the icon shows how the Mother of God suffers when people do this.

Here is the text of the prayer in front of the Seven Shots icon:

O much-sorrowful Mother of God, softener of evil hearts and superior to all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the earth, accept our much-painful sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy. Do You know of no other refuge and warm intercession, but since You have the boldness to be born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises in the Trinity to the One God, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Hodegetria - miraculous icon

Hodegetria is a common name for icons depicting the Mother of God holding the baby Jesus in her arms, painted in the traditional style proposed by the Evangelist Luke. The icons of the Tikhvin, Iveron, Smolensk and Kazan Mothers of God are most famous for their miraculous abilities to heal and protect.

More rare in everyday use, but well protecting icons:

Georgian;
Pimenovskaya;
Three-handed;
Passionate;
Częstochowa;
Helper of sinners;
Korsunskaya-Toropetskaya.

The miraculous Kazan Icon has been the protector of Orthodox people since ancient times. The icon was hung in the red corner or a list of it was given as a gift, wishing health and prosperity to loved ones. The icon of the Mother of God helps against the evil eye and damage. The history of this icon is full of interesting and tragic events.

In the 16th century, the nine-year-old girl Matrona, the daughter of the archer Onuchin, dreamed of the Mother of God and ordered to inform the local archbishop so that they would remove her image from the ground, which was buried in the ashes where the archer intended to build his house. But no one paid attention to the child’s words. Two more times the Mother of God came to Matrona in a dream and said that the girl would die if the holy icon was not raised from the ground. The mother, frightened by these words, took her daughter to the governor. But even then they did not believe them.

The parents had no choice but to start digging in the indicated place themselves. For a long time they could not find anything, and only when Matrona herself began to dig, an icon of the Mother of God was discovered with a clear face, as if it had just been painted. Thus, one of the most revered Orthodox Christian icons appeared to the world.

All copies of this icon are miraculous. One list somehow found its way to Europe and healed many people, thereby glorifying the Kazan Mother of God throughout the world. It is currently believed that the original of the icon was lost in 1904. But, there are several lists of the shrine, which are stored in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, in the residence of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Prince Vladimir Cathedral in St. Petersburg.

During the period of wars and unrest, the Smolensk miraculous icon helped protect the country from enemy invasion. Many esotericists believe that during the Great Patriotic War a struggle between dark and light forces unfolded over Russia. Thanks to the preserved ancient icons and prayers said near them, it was possible to receive the help of the Higher Powers and withdraw enemy troops from cities and defeat enemies.

On peaceful days, people turn to these icons to get rid of spiritual illnesses and physical ailments. And since damage and the evil eye always leave a mark on a person’s health, a prayer addressed to the Mother of God helps neutralize negative energy and restore the damaged biofield. It is recommended to keep one of the Hodegetria in the house if there are small children and pregnant women who do not have natural protection from the effects of negative energy. Therefore, such protection is vital for them. She needs to pray like this:

Oh, Most Wonderful and Above All Creatures, Queen Theotokos, Mother of the Heavenly King Christ our God, Most Holy Hodegetria Mary! Hear us, sinners and unworthy, at this hour praying to You with sighs and tears before Your Most Pure Image, and tenderly saying: lead us from the pit of passions, good Hodegetria, deliver us from all sorrow and sorrow, protect us from all misfortune and evil slander and from the unrighteous slander of the enemy: you can, O our Gracious Mother, not only save Your people from all evil, but also provide and save Your people with every good deed. Are there other intercessors for You in troubles and circumstances and warm intercessors for us sinners to Your Son, Christ our God, who are not imams? Pray to Him, Lady, to save us and grant us the Kingdom of Heaven, so that through Your salvation we may glorify Thee in the future, as the author of our salvation, and extol the All-Holy and Magnificent name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, glorified and worshiped God in the Trinity, forever and ever. . Amen.

What icons do they still pray in front of to remove the evil eye and damage?

Icons of the Mother of God will help you to be healed of unclean spirits and to help those possessed and suffering. Here are their names:

icon of the Mother of God of Svensko-Pechersk;
icon of Vladimir-Orna;
Konevskaya icon;
"Deliverer"

If you often have demonic thoughts that push you to sin or do a bad deed, you need to pray before the image of Seraphim of Sarov. Be sure to hang his icons throughout the apartment, or better yet, always carry it with you. This will protect against negativity, witchcraft and magical spells.

Prodigal thoughts, carnal passion, corruption and the evil eye will help to eradicate the icon of St. Euthymius - Archbishop of Novgorod, miracle worker.

It is imperative to pray in front of the image of Jesus Christ.

Truly powerful are the psalms - 67, 90 (video), 102 and 126 and akathists to the holy martyr Tryphon, Archangel Michael, and Saint Tikhon of Voronezh.

Here are more icons that you need to pray in front of when there is damage and the evil eye:

icon of the Venerable Martyr Cornelius of Pskov-Pechersk;
icon of the righteous John - the Russian Confessor;
icon of Mary of Egypt.

How to pray to a home icon correctly

An icon is a strong amulet for the home that will help all people improve their lives and achieve their goals. You need to sincerely believe in saints and be able to ask for the fulfillment of desires. A believer must know the prayers by heart and repeat them daily.

You need to stop near the consecrated canvas and fix your gaze on the saint. It is important to imagine that the patron is nearby and hears everything. A person should not rush anywhere, as it is necessary to pronounce words thoughtfully. It is important to believe in prayers and pass them through your soul so that everything works out.

The icon of the Kazan Mother of God is considered one of the most powerful in the world. It, like other images, can be addressed at any moment in life. If a person feels that he needs support, then he should turn to the saints. They will not refuse someone who is really in a difficult life situation.

Health and funeral candles

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We all worry about our loved ones and wish them health and well-being. Where, if not in church, can you pray for your loved ones? That’s why people come to God’s church asking for healing, help with problems and everyday troubles. But they are afraid to put the candle in the wrong place, in the wrong place, and not according to Orthodox rules. This creates a tense state of uncertainty instead of trusting communication with the Lord.

In what cases are candles placed?

before a long or dangerous trip;
before starting an important task (study, work);
in gratitude to God for mercy;
for help in solving difficult issues;
in gratitude for healing;
on other issues.

What icons do candles go to? Usually these are icons of the Mother of God and the Savior. But a person can light a candle in front of any favorite icon to which he appealed in prayer for help. You can also light a candle near the central iconostasis, if there is room for it.

Health candles can be placed next to any icon, except the holy crucifix.

If a person comes to pray for a drinking relative, he needs to light a candle and read a prayer at the icon of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice.” With the help of prayers to this icon, it was possible to return many people who previously drank to the path of truth. You can also place a candle near the icon of St. Boniface or John of Kronstadt.

Orthodox churches contain miraculous icons, the meaning of which can be found on our website.

If you need to pray for healing, light candles to the icon of the Mother of God “Healer” or to the holy healer Panteleimon. Nicholas the Wonderworker is revered with great trust and love by all Orthodox Christians, and the prayers of many thousands of believers are addressed to him.

How to bet

First of all, you need to buy candles in a church shop. There are candles of different sizes and purposes, so just ask for a healthy one. This should be done before the start of the service, so as not to walk around the temple and not interfere with the liturgy. If you are late for the start of the service, you can light a candle at the end of the liturgy.

A believer should know that using matches or a lighter to light a candle is strictly prohibited. The candle is lit from already burning candles on candlesticks. It is also forbidden to light a candle from a lamp, as dripping wax can extinguish its flame.

Place the lit candle in the empty slot on the candlestick. If there is no free space for a candle, place it on a candlestick. You should not try to place two candles in one nest or extinguish and remove already burning candles. This is considered incorrect.

In what order are the candles placed? If you want to light several candles, you need to light them in the following order:

central iconostasis;
relics of a temple saint;
icons of saints, the Mother of God or the Savior - for health;
the holy crucifix at the eve - for the repose.

How to light a candle for repose? Funeral candles are placed at the very end, one candle for the remembered soul. They are lit at the holy crucifix, where Christ is depicted on the cross. This place is called eve.

Rules for removing damage in the church

Removing damage through the church has its own rules. The success of the ritual depends on following them as far as possible.

You cannot tell anyone about the ritual. The priest, relatives, friends must be completely ignorant.
Until the damage is removed, you cannot borrow anything. Neighbors, friends, colleagues, relatives can wait a few weeks, or borrow money from others.
It is necessary to observe fasting, a regime of prayers, and live the most righteous life possible.
If you don’t have a pectoral cross, you need to buy one and wear it constantly. It is advisable to purchase a body icon of your patron.

An additional condition is that it is forbidden to delegate the removal of damage to another person, or to ask relatives or friends to do it in your place. However, if you feel extremely unwell, it is acceptable to seek help, although it is advisable that candidates volunteer themselves.

Important! When the damage cannot be removed even in church, you may need to consult a doctor. The specialist is able to make an accurate diagnosis, prescribe the necessary examinations, or refer you to a more specialized medical professional (dermatologist, psychotherapist, gynecologist, etc.).

Icon of the Mother of God “Seven Arrows” (history)

Very beautiful image. It was written more than 500 years ago. People believe that the “Seven Arrow” icon helps to get rid of the evil eye and damage. I would just like to clarify: an Orthodox person who regularly goes to church and begins the sacraments will not be attacked by any damage. If a person “believes in his soul,” then the icon will not help him. There must be real faith, confirmed by works.

But we digress. The image is a depiction of one of the episodes of the Gospel. When the Virgin Mary and Joseph the Betrothed brought the little Savior to the temple, there was an old man of righteous life, Simeon the God-Receiver, who knew that he would not die until he saw the Savior with his own eyes. And then the long-awaited meeting for him took place. The elder knew what fate was in store for the baby. And he told the Mother of God that the weapon would pierce her soul. He meant her maternal suffering.

The icon depicts the Mother of God alone. And her chest is pierced by seven arrows. Four on one side, three on the other. It is no coincidence that their number. Seven arrows are the seven most terrible human passions. The Mother of God sees our hearts. And these passions pierce her heart no less than the moment of sorrow when the Divine Son died on the cross.

Icon of John the Baptist

There are quite a lot of images of the holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord. There is an icon on which he is depicted from the waist up. Dressed in camel hair, the face of John the Baptist is directed toward the worshiper.

There is an icon “The Beheading of John the Baptist.” But here we will talk about the miraculous image located in the St. John the Baptist Monastery.

What icons against damage and the evil eye exist? Does the miraculous icon of the honest prophet belong to them? There are no such images. We protect ourselves from damage and the evil eye by prayer, going to church, and by taking up the sacraments left by the Lord.

Let's return to the icon. It depicts John the Baptist in full growth. He is standing on the ground barefoot. The fingers on the right hand are folded in a blessing gesture. The gaze is serious, the prophet looks forward. A hoop is attached to the icon. And if it is known about the image that it was painted in 1550-1560, then nothing is known about the hoop. Or practically nothing. A prayer to the honest prophet is engraved on it.

The crowd of pilgrims never decreases. People go to the miraculous icon, asking for help. And they receive it through the prayers of John the Baptist.

Sevenfold magpie from evil

The idea is to have time to visit seven temples in one day, from dawn to dusk. In each one you need to order magpie for yourself. If there is trouble in a family, more than one person does it. For example, someone goes to two churches, another to five.

Actions literally lift the victim to his feet. It is also carried out if damage has been made for loneliness, celibacy and any other types of hex.

The described rituals and ceremonies are suitable for the baptized. If a person only thinks that it is time to meet God halfway, he can accept the sacrament, which will save him from corruption no worse than other methods, but the desire must be from a pure heart.

What are they asking for?

What is the significance of the icon of John the Baptist, what does the glorious prophet of the Lord help with? From time immemorial people have been asking him for help with headaches. But it’s not just physical help that those asking receive. When a person is at a crossroads, not knowing where to go, he comes to John the Baptist for help. He asks to guide him on the right path, to help him make a choice.

There is news for those who want to get married. John the Baptist is asked to grant him a faithful husband and a good wife.

He also helps with job placement. Through the prayers of the prophet they find work.

Finding an icon. Where to place it in the house?

Where to hang the “Seven Shot” icon in the house? In the same place where other images are located. This is the red corner, or shrine. In general, a corner with icons in the house.

How did you find the image? Let's start with the fact that it is very ancient. Written, according to legend, more than 500 years ago. And they found it with the help of a simple peasant. There lived a sick peasant in the Vologda province. He suffered from his illness for many years. And the sick man had a dream. A wonderful voice directed him to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, ordering him to pray before the image of the Virgin Mary “Seven Arrows”. And this icon is located on the bell tower.

The peasant went to the temple. But he couldn’t climb the bell tower. The church ministers refused him. This happened twice. Arriving for the third time, the patient ended up in the bell tower.

Here the image that the peasant heard about in a dream was found. But not in its greatness, but as a board. For many years the icon lay face down. And it was used as a board for one of the many steps of the staircase leading to the bell tower. The temple servants were horrified by this blasphemy. They lifted the icon, wiped it off and served a prayer service in front of it. After which the peasant received healing.

What is the name of the icon against damage and the evil eye? There is no such thing. And the image of the Mother of God “Seven Arrows” is not similar. Although people decided that this particular icon helps against the evil eye.

All this is fiction. Sincere faith and prayer are our main intercessors and helpers from all kinds of misfortunes.

Is it possible to remove damage in a church?

You can remove damage in the temple. However, there is an important detail. You need to believe at least a little in God and be baptized.

It is also important to understand the reason for the desire to remove damage in the temple, and not on your own. The fact is that the ritual may fail due to the fault of third parties:

when the damage is removed by ordering a prayer service, magpie, there is a possibility that the clergyman will do everything when it is convenient for him, and not at the moment when the person needs it;
if you remove damage in a temple with candles, they can be removed before they burn out completely;
If the church workers find out what is going on, they will refuse to get involved with such things.

Important! Practice shows that one’s own lack of faith prevents the removal of damage in the temple.

Nicholas the Wonderworker

Another saint whose icon should be in the house. One of the most revered by Russian people. What is the name of the icon against the evil eye and damage? Is this really the image of St. Nicholas?

There is no such image. And Nikolai Ugodnik helps those who believe in his intercession. During his lifetime, the saint was known for his good deeds. First of all, it is an assistant to travelers and sailors. And it is no coincidence, because there is an amazing story in the life of the saint.

Being very young, Saint Nicholas was going to study in Alexandria. You had to get there by ship. And a misfortune happened: one sailor fell from the mast and died. Nicholas the Wonderworker began to pray. And to the surprise of those sailing on the ship, the sailor came to life.

To this day, sailors resort to him for help. But people who are about to travel overland can also pray to the saint.

They pray in front of the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the mother, whose daughters are brides. For the saint to help, the girl would find a good groom.

During his lifetime, Saint Nicholas saved three young girls. Their father was poor. So much so that there was nothing to buy food with. And he understood what fate awaited his three daughters. Then the unfortunate man makes a terrible decision: to sell the girls to a brothel.

Bishop Myra of Lycia learns about this. At night he visits the poor man's house, throwing a bag of money on the porch. These were the saint's own savings. They were enough for the father to change his mind about sending his daughters to a brothel.

Prayer to the Lord from the influence of dark forces

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, protect me with Your holy Angels, with the prayers of our All-Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, with the power of the Honest and Life-giving Cross , the holy Archangel of God Michael and other ethereal heavenly powers, the holy prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, the holy apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina, St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra of Lycia, Wonderworker, St. Leo, Bishop of Catania, St. Nikita of Novgorod Dskago, Saint Joasaph of Belgorod, Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh, Venerable Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh, Venerable Zosima and Savvatius of Solovetsky, Rev. Seraphim of Sarov, the Wonderworker, the holy martyrs Faith, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia, the holy martyr Tryphon, the holy and righteous fathers of God Joachim and Anna and all your saints them.
Help me, Your unworthy servant (name of the person praying), deliver me from all the slander of the enemy, from all evil, witchcraft, sorcery, sorcery and from crafty people, so that they may not be able to cause me any harm. Lord, with the light of Your radiance preserve me in the morning, and at noon, and in the evening, and in the sleep of the future, and by the power of Your grace, turn away and remove all evil wickedness, acting at the instigation of the devil. If any evil is planned or done, return it back to the underworld. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

"Connection" with God

By his way of life, thoughts and actions, a person approaches the Creator or moves away from Him. Corruption of morals, frivolity, constant fascination with material objects - all this contributes to the concentration of a person’s attention only on the everyday dimension. Spiritual issues are being pushed to the periphery. Thus, by voluntarily moving away from God, a person is deprived of grace-filled protection and help, without which it is impossible to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven.

“Where is this cable that connects us to energy? Let's say that we are an electrical device, such as a mobile phone; We are a mobile phone, and in contact there is electrical energy. The cable that will connect us with this electrical energy, that will connect us with God, is the commandments of God. Accurate observance of God's commandments.
And why? Not because they represent some kind of code of laws. But because keeping God’s commandments confirms the healing process in us – humility, obedience to God, from which all other charisms are born. Keeping God's commandments connects us with the grace of God. Therefore, whenever we transgress God’s commandment, we damage our connection with God. We worsen this connection and spoil our health. When we are healthy, we feel grace. But when we lose (spiritual) health, then we also lose the feeling of God’s grace.
So, keeping God's commandments connects us with Divine energy, and we are activated by the Holy Spirit, which is God's power given by God to us in the Church. He is the Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who accomplishes the mysteries of the salvation of people and the entire mystery of the Church” (Metropolitan Athanasius of Limassol).

Without God's protection, a person becomes easily susceptible to demonic influence. It makes no sense to blame someone specific or the entire world around you for your failures and misfortunes. The reason lies within each person - violation of God's commandments, resistance to the will of God, or even voluntary surrender of one's soul to dark forces.

Church rules

Candles must be handled correctly. In front of the candlestick you need to cross yourself twice and bow to the waist. Then light a candle from any burning candle and place it in the nest. After this they are baptized again.

When can you stand in church with a lit candle in your hands? This is done only in two cases: