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Kazan Day
The icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary (or
the Kazan
Mother of God) is celebrated by believers on July 21 and November 4, 2022.
Throughout the entire period of its formation, Orthodoxy has repeatedly experienced moments when a person allowed himself to doubt the truth of the Christian faith. And then the Lord showed miracles to the world as proof of His grace and the united Orthodox faith.
In this miraculous way the appearance to the world of an icon revered by the people as the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was marked. The most powerful Orthodox prayer is addressed specifically to her, the most positive energy is noted around this holy image.
Icon - guide
The face of the Kazan Mother of God belongs to the category of Guide icons, showing the right path to lost souls, as well as to everyone who is in need. The famous icon became especially famous during troubled times.
As a rule, this shrine showed the defenders of the Russian land the right path to victory, thereby supporting the spirit of the Russian warrior. More than one battle was won with the prayerful and holy support provided by the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
The most powerful prayer to this icon was heard before important battles and wars, and it was always heard by the Heavenly Patroness of Russian Orthodoxy. Not only did this image show the right path to warriors; it has long been a custom among the people to bless young people for their crown with the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
Meaning of the icon
Despite the disappearance of the original image, Orthodox Christians still honor it. Lists of the Kazan Icon hang in almost every church. The icon is considered one of the main shrines of Russia. It was in front of her that not only the militia led by Minin and Pozharsky prayed in 1612, but also the Russian army of Peter I in 1709 before the Battle of Poltava, as well as Kutuzov’s soldiers on the eve of the Battle of Borodino in 1812. Therefore, the relic is considered the patroness of our country.
© RIA Novosti / Alexander VilfGo to photobank Su-25 BM attack aircraft at the final rehearsal of the military parade on Red Square dedicated to the 74th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It is customary to give a copy of the image to the newlyweds after the wedding. It is believed that prayers before her help strengthen marriage - Christians believe in the immediate help of the Mother of God.
Lists of holy images
At the beginning of the 20th century, the miraculous icon that appeared in Kazan was stolen by robbers, the precious frame was plundered, and the shrine itself disappeared without a trace. During the entire period of veneration of the holy image, many copies were made from it, which also became famous as miraculous.
After the terrible revolutionary turmoil of 1917, these lists were distributed throughout the world, and the whole world already believed in the miracles that prayer works before the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
Today, the Russian Orthodox Church is making every effort to return shrines to Russian land; the oldest copy of the Kazan icon can be seen in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Another new phase in the history of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in Kazan occurred in 2004. His Holiness Patriarch Alexy contacted Pope John Paul II to discuss the icon discovered in the papal court in 1993. It is known that such an act of the Pope was another step in resolving Christian conflicts between faiths. But, regardless of his motives, he returned a long-lost sanctuary to our country. Later it turned out that this was not the original icon that appeared in Kazan, but it was a very ancient copy, probably from the original. The icon, adopted in 2004, is now kept in Kazan in the Church of St. Exaltation of the former monastery of the Mother of God, where the first icon was lost.
Copies of the miraculous icon became especially famous for their healings from blindness and eye diseases. This icon is also considered an indispensable helper in difficult and war times.
Summer celebration of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God
The Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated by Orthodox Christians twice a year: in the summer - on July 21 - in memory of the appearance of the icon in Kazan, and on November 4 - in gratitude for the deliverance of all of Rus' from the Polish invaders.
The miraculous discovery of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
At the end of the 16th century, a terrible disaster struck Kazan. The fire that started in the church spread to houses and the Kremlin, many buildings and houses burned down. More than one Kazan family was left homeless, which became the reason for mockery of the Christian faith from non-believers: “Where was your God? Why did you let the houses burn down?”
And indeed, many on that terrible summer night doubted the Orthodox faith and the one God. However, while summer was still around, they urgently began to rebuild the burnt houses. One such night, in the midst of restoration work, the archer’s daughter Matrona saw in a dream the image of the Mother of God, who told her to get the icon with the holy face out of the ground, and showed her the place in the dream.
The miraculous image was indeed found in that place. Once brought to light, the icon began to work miracles. The holy face was solemnly transferred to the Temple with the procession of the Cross; during the transfer of this icon, two blind people received their sight, who really wanted to look at the miracle that had appeared in the world.
From that moment on, even those who mocked and mocked the true faith rushed to the icon with requests for healing and admonition. From that memorable day, the prayers of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God began to work real miracles according to the faith of those asking. In the place where the icon was found, a convent was erected, in which many true believers Orthodox girls and women were tonsured and served the Lord and the world with prayers and sacrifices.
Signs
The Russian people had the following beliefs associated with this date:
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- If it does not rain during the week in which Kazan Summer is celebrated, the peasants expected it in about 7 days.
- If bees are aggressive, hot, dry weather will occur.
- Farmers decided to start the harvest only if the blueberries were ripe for the holiday.
- According to legend, if midges and other insects that the wind drives into the field themselves fall under a person’s feet, good luck will accompany him throughout the year.
Autumn celebration of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God
The Orthodox world celebrates the celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in the fall, on November 4. At the beginning of the 17th century, on this day, Moscow was liberated from the Poles; the patronage of the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary was considered a significant contribution to this victory.
Until that moment, the grateful Orthodox world had already counted more than one heavenly help from this famous holy icon, which is why another day of celebration was established.
It is also noteworthy that during the period of the revival of Orthodoxy and spirituality in society, in the early nineties of the 20th century in Moscow, on November 4, the restored Kazan Cathedral was opened.
Today, this image continues to be considered one of the most revered by the Russian Orthodox Church, while miracles continue to be performed through the prayers of believers.
Weather signs
Our ancestors also noticed weather phenomena on this holiday. They were used to judge how the coming year would turn out.
- Foggy morning - be warm.
- A rainy day means it will snow soon.
- Rain on a holiday is a good omen. It is the Mother of God who cries and offers prayers for all believers. She asks her Son to forgive sinners, make their lives easier, and give them health. The Ever-Virgin also prays that the coming year will be fruitful and there will be no famine on earth.
- A clear day promises a sunny winter.
- Dry weather on a holiday is not good. She predicts a difficult and lean year.
Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery. Photo: ru.wikipedia.org
How does prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God help?
It is the prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God that has miraculous power. The text of the prayer appeal, which is pronounced on the summer holiday of the Kazan Mother of God, is identical to the one read on the Kazan autumn holiday.
The only difference is that on the summer holiday, in addition to the troparion, kontakion and magnification, a prayer to the Mother of God is said before her Kazan icon. True believers who pray to the holy image, repeatedly Fr.
How does the holy image help:
- Many Orthodox believers prefer to have the holy image in their homes, since it is believed that the Kazan Guide guides every Christian who believes in her power and wisdom on the true and safe path .
- How prayer in front of this image helps became clear after the first two blind men received their sight during the procession of the Cross. Soon, in despair, the mother of the blind baby brought the baby to the temple to this icon and began to fervently pray to the Holy Kazan Mother of God. Together with her, the parishioners of the temple and the priest offered prayers, after a while the baby began to touch his mother’s face with his hands. Everyone present in the temple was able to verify that the child was healed of blindness by the prayers of the believers. A blind monk also received his sight from the miraculous icon. After fervent prayer to the image of the Kazan Mother of God, no relief came to him, the disappointed monk went to his monastery. Soon, the Mother of God appeared to him in a dream and ordered him to continue offering prayers, then dry himself with a curtain. Having carried out the order exactly, the monk began to see.
- Healing the paralyzed in body and mind. The miraculous healing of a young guy from weakness was recorded in the city of Kazan. The young man did not get back on his feet for about two years, his parents did not stop believing in the mercies of the Lord and sincerely prayed. The prayer of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for help was offered both by the young man’s mother and by the young man himself. His mother prayed in the temple in front of the icon, the boy himself tearfully asked, lying in his bed. At some point, the young man felt so relieved that he was able to get to his feet and came to the temple, leaning on two staves. The fervent prayers of the mother and the young man performed a miracle, it is believed, because both of them sincerely believed in the strength and power of the holy image.
- The disease of dementia is also treated by prayers of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. There is a known case of the healing of a crazy man in the Kazan Cathedral from the image of the Mother of God. The young man sincerely wanted to get help and be cured, and his fervent prayers were answered.
- There is a known case of prayer treatment from the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for a serious illness of the legs . The young woman, who could no longer even walk, heard about the miraculous appearance and asked to be taken to him. In the church, she fervently and with tears began to pray to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, asking the heavenly Lady for help. The woman was healed on the spot, immediately during the service, and went home on her feet, thanking the Lord and Mother of God for their mercy and omnipotence. Many patients noted a significant decrease in the symptoms of leg disease after turning to this Heavenly Saint, and many cases of complete healing were also recorded.
- Many healings from cancer have been recorded through prayers to this image of the Mother of God. After all, this icon is considered an assistant in wars and battles; in the battle against a terrible disease, it will also be an invaluable assistant. Cancerous tumors are a terrible enemy of humanity, claiming lives no less than wars and disasters. That is why turning to Our Lady of Kazan for healing from a serious illness has a special meaning.
Blessing for marriage, prayer for marriage to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God
It is no coincidence that the mothers of young girls getting married bless their daughters with the icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
It is believed that the prayer to the icon of the Kazan Mother of God for marriage is one of the most powerful Orthodox prayers. For those who sincerely believe in the power of the holy image and want to enter into an Orthodox marriage, this image provides assistance in acquiring a family.
Girls whose mother blessed the Kazan crown with the image of the Mother of God should definitely keep this icon in their home. This shrine is considered a kind of amulet for the family; the prayers of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God will protect the family hearth and children born in this marriage.
The Holy Guide will show the right path to a young girl who wants to get married. The holy icon will not refuse to support those who are experiencing difficulties in family life and want to maintain peace and tranquility in the family.
What do they ask Our Lady for?
The Blessed Virgin is approached with different needs.
For example, they pray to strengthen faith, gain peace of mind, and resolve important issues. People often ask the Mother of God to grant them physical and mental health. They pray for the well-being of children, for peace and happiness in the family. Mothers whose sons are in combat zones turn to the Blessed Virgin for help. Anyone who sincerely prays to the Mother of God always finds a response.
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Strong prayer to the Kazan Mother of God - text
O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos! With fear, faith and love, falling before Thy honorable icon, we pray to Thee: do not turn Thy face away from those who come running to You, beg, O Merciful Mother, Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep our country peaceful, and to establish His holy church May he preserve the unshakable from unbelief, heresies and schism. There are no imams of any other help, no imams of other hope, except You, Most Pure Virgin: You are the All-Powerful Helper and Intercessor of Christians. Deliver all those who pray to You with faith from the falls of sin, from the slander of evil people, from all temptations, sorrows, troubles and from vain death; Grant us the spirit of contrition, humility of heart, purity of thoughts, correction of sinful lives and the remission of sins, so that we all praise Thy greatness with gratitude, let us be worthy of the Heavenly Kingdom and there with all the saints we will glorify the Most Honorable and Magnificent Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Oh, Most Holy Lady Theotokos, Queen of Heaven and Earth, the highest Angel and Archangel and most honorable of all creatures, Pure Virgin Mary, good Helper to the world, and affirmation for all people, and deliverance for all needs! Look now, O All-Merciful Lady, upon Thy servants, praying to Thee with a tender soul and a contrite heart, falling with tears to Thee and worshiping Thy most pure and wholesome image, and asking for Thy help and intercession. Oh, All-Merciful and Most Merciful Pure Virgin Mary! Look, O Lady, at Thy people: for we are sinners and imams of no other help than to You and from You, Christ our God born. You are our intercessor and representative. You are protection for the offended, joy for the grieving, refuge for the orphans, guardian for widows, glory for virgins, joy for those who weep, visitation for the sick, healing for the weak, salvation for sinners. For this reason, O Mother of God, we resort to You, and hold Your Most Pure Image with the Eternal One in Your hand. As an infant, our Lord Jesus Christ, looking at You, we offer tender singing and cry: have mercy on us, Mother of God, and fulfill our petition, for all things are possible through Your intercession: for glory is due to You now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prohibitions
On the holiday, quarrels and conflicts were strictly prohibited. You cannot be angry, swear, or use foul language, so as not to offend the Mother of Christ. It is forbidden to travel to Osennaya Kazanskaya, otherwise the journey home will be very long. It is better to postpone for later any tasks that distract from prayer and contemplation of God, even if they seem urgent. But mercy and helping one's neighbor will always be appropriate.
It is important to know what to ask for through prayers from the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan. Parishioners turn to her in cases of: bodily injuries and any illness; mental anxiety and turmoil; sorrow and sadness; life's troubles.
