Prayers before the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer from Troubles”

Icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer”

Icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer”
(Greek Ελευθερώτρια) Memory October 17, April 4 [1], October 1 (Greek [2]), October 28 (Greek [3])

In the icon, the Most Holy Theotokos is depicted holding on her left hand the Infant God, blessing with her right hand and holding a scroll in her left hand.

17th century icon. Tradition says that at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries this icon was carefully hidden by the Athonite ascetic Constantius Theodulus, and then, after his death, he handed it over “inheritedly” to the Greek elder Martinian, who arrived on Athos in 1821. Having lived in the Panteleimon Monastery for twenty years, one day Martinian, at the call of his heart and with the consent of the abbot, went to travel with sermons throughout Greek cities and villages, taking with him the image of the Mother of God. Thanks to this, in 1841, residents of the village of Mavronia [4] prayed in front of the icon for deliverance from the locusts, because of whose raids they had been suffering from crop failure and hunger for many years. A miracle happened, and a day later there was not a single harmful insect left in the entire area. In addition, the mother of one dying boy, praying in front of the icon, asked for a miracle, thanks to which the child was brought back to life. Martinian lived in Mavronia for about two years, and during this time the holy icon, carefully preserved by him, became famous for the miraculous healings of the demoniac and other sick people, who flocked to the village to turn with fervent prayers to the Mother of God and ask Her for mercy before Her miraculous image.

Having returned to Athos to his native Russik monastery, the schema-monk Martinian died in 1884, leaving the icon to the monastery, where it was kept and attracted many pilgrims until 1889. After which, by the decision of the rector of the Panteleimon monastery, Archimandrite Macarius, unanimously approved by the brethren, the icon of the Mother of God was sent with envoys to the New Athos monastery in Russia so that it would “ shed miraculous light on Russian Orthodox people

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The icon was transferred to the New Athos Monastery on July 20, 1889, and a festival was established in its honor on October 17. When a festival in honor of this icon was held for the first time in the New Athos Simon-Kananitskaya monastery, a storm washed up more than a ton of fish on the shore near the monastery. At the beginning of the 21st century, the icon is preserved in the monastery. Covered with a gilded chasuble with enamel, it is embedded in another larger icon, on which it is held in the hands of the full-length depictions of the Apostle Simon the Canaanite and the Great Martyr Panteleimon the Healer.

A miraculous copy of the icon of the Mother of God the Deliverer is available in Vienna, in the Vienna Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

History of the icon

Celebration date:
April 30
October 30

The image begins its history in 1841; it was from this year that believers began to glorify it. They say that thanks to her, one Greek settlement got rid of a locust invasion. After such a miracle, the Mother of God began to attract many pilgrims and pilgrims, but the guardian of the shrine categorically did not like this. And Elder Martinian transported the image to Athos, where he settled in the monastery of St. Panteleimon. But since 1889, the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer from Troubles” has been located in Russia, namely in the Caucasus in the New Athos Simon-Kananitskaya monastery.

The image was brought by Alexander III. According to legend, the train on which the royal family was traveling met with a disaster. But all members of the clan were not harmed. All miracles were associated with the face of the Virgin Mary.

In ancient times, prayers were read before the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer from Troubles” for salvation and healing, from the invasion of the same locusts, during disasters and catastrophes, and for solving problems and everyday difficulties.

What do they pray for in front of the icon?

The prayer in front of the “Deliverer” icon is read by believers at the moment of physical and moral trouble, when they need to save their body or soul from impending misfortune. They turn to the Mother of God:

get rid of epidemics of various diseases;
prevention of mass disasters that threaten nature;
for mental disorders;
salvation from dangers threatening the traveler and the village;
to get rid of bad habits that negatively affect family relationships and a person’s moral character;
when sadness and melancholy overcome (we also recommend prayers for despondency, melancholy and depression);
to prevent troubles for yourself and your loved ones.

When a loved one suffers from alcoholism, drug addiction, or gambling addiction, he cannot independently get out of the devilish networks that have been thrown over him. Relatives pray for him, at the initial stage, until the victim gains the strength to independently get rid of the troubles of those suffering and is able to pray before the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer of Troubles.”

Check out: Icon of the Mother of God, Helper of Sinners.

Prayers before the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer”

Troparion, tone 4

Like a most bright star, / shining with divine miracles / Thy holy image, O Deliverer, / with the rays of Thy grace and mercy / illuminating those in the night of sorrows. / Grant us also, O All-merciful Virgin, / deliverance from troubles, / healing of mental and physical ailments, / / salvation and great mercy.
Translation: Like a bright star, Your holy image, O Deliverer, shone with Divine miracles, illuminating those in the darkness of sorrow with the rays of Your grace and mercy. Therefore, grant us, O All-Blessed Virgin, deliverance from troubles, healing of mental and physical illnesses, salvation and great mercy.

Troparion, tone 4

Bringing deliverance to all, / those who call upon You from the heart, / bring speedy deliverance / to us, who are perishing in cruel troubles / / and in You alone, our deliverance rests on God.
Translation: Bringing deliverance to all who call on You from the heart, bring quick deliverance to us, who are perishing from severe troubles and placing our deliverance on God and You, the Only One.

Kontakion, tone 8

To Your icon, Most Holy Lady,/ those who were in need came with faith,/ through Your intercession they got rid of the evil ones,/ but as the Mother of Christ God,/ and free us from cruel circumstances,/ temporary and eternal Dear ones, let us call you: Hail, our Redeemer from all troubles.
Translation: To Your icon, Most Holy Lady, those in need turned with faith, and through Your protection were delivered from disasters, but as the Mother of Christ God, free us from cruel disasters, temporary and eternal, and let us cry to You: “Rejoice, our Deliverer from all troubles.” .
Read also: Icon of the Holy Martyr Eugene of Sebaste - what they pray for in front of it

Icon of the Mother of God “DELIVERER”

October 30 (October 17, old style)

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Description of the icon of the Mother of God the Deliverer: The glorification of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Deliverer” began in 1841, when, through prayers before it, one of the Greek provinces got rid of an invasion of locusts. The miracles emanating from the icon of the Mother of God attracted many pilgrims to it, which burdened the guardian of the shrine, Elder Martinian, a former inhabitant of one of the Athos monasteries. Tired of human attention, the elder, together with the icon of the Mother of God, returned to Athos and settled in the monastery of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon. In 1889, the abbot of the monastery donated the miraculous icon of the Mother of God to Russia for the New Athos Simon-Kananitsky monastery opened in the Caucasus.

The Icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer” was carried by Emperor Alexander III on the train, returning to the capital with his family after a vacation in the south. As you know, the royal train met with a disaster, but the emperor himself and his household miraculously remained alive and unharmed. Members of the royal family associated their miraculous salvation with the patronage and intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. In memory of the miraculous salvation of the Russian emperor and his family, the celebration in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Deliverer” was established on October 17.

Some ancient images on the maforia of the Virgin Mary depict five-pointed stars - pentagrams. Since ancient times, the pentagram has meant “Chosenness, duty, loyalty.” Unfortunately, starting from the 16th century, the pentagram began to be used by Masonic organizations, and subsequently by communist ones, which led to the emergence of an ambiguous attitude towards this ancient pious symbol.

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There is another version of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Deliverer,” which depicts the holy apostle Simon the Canaanite and the healer Panteleimon holding the icon of the Mother of God against the background of the New Athos Simon-Canaanite Monastery.

Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Deliverer” they pray for the healing of those suffering from demonic possession, from an invasion of locusts, for the healing of mental and physical infirmities in times of disaster, for the sending of grace-filled power in resolving difficult circumstances.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Deliverer”

Oh, Mother of God, our help and protection, whenever we ask, be our deliverer, we trust in You and always call upon You with all our souls: have mercy and help, have pity and deliver, incline Your ear and accept our sorrowful and tearful prayers, and as You wish, calm and rejoice us, who love your Beginning Son and our God. Amen.

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Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Deliverer”

Troparion, tone 4

Like a bright star, asking for Divine miracles your holy image, O Deliverer, illuminating the rays of your grace and mercy in the night of present sorrows. Grant us, O All-Blessed Virgin, deliverance from troubles, healing of mental and physical ailments, salvation and great mercy.

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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Deliverer”

Kontakion 1

Forbid our enemy to embitter us and, of course, separate us from our Lord, and teach us to sing to You cheerfully: Rejoice, Deliverer, saving us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Ikos 1

Many angels, according to Your command, our Mother, are taking up arms for our deliverance threateningly. You, accept this prayer: Rejoice, you who send angels to our salvation; Rejoice, Queen of the heavenly ranks, granting us their heavenly help. Rejoice, thou who commandest us as an angel to protect us; Rejoice, you who defeat our enemies with the army of Angels. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 2

Those in need see so much and much of Your help to those who sincerely call upon You, and are thus instructed to sing to Your Son unceasingly: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Many people understand that the world has given You Your Son as the Deliverer of the needy, and we also sing to Tisce: Rejoice, Mother of the needy; Rejoice, consolation to those who suffer. Rejoice, healing of the sick; Rejoice, unreliable hope. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High was bestowed upon You to help and save the world and us, who are perishing in troubles. And who is not delivered by You, and who does not sing to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having an incomprehensible love for the human race, what sighs did you not accept, what tears did you not wipe away, and whom did you not force to call on You , crying out: Rejoice, quick hearing of the needy; Rejoice, consolation for the sad and sorrowful. Rejoice, quick salvation for those who are perishing; Rejoice, liberation of the captives. Rejoice, Deliverer, saving us who are in need from grief, troubles and death .

Kontakion 4

A storm of misfortunes is upon us, save us who are perishing. To our deliverer, who tamed the destructive storm on earth and accepted our song: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing humanity give birth to all Your wondrous love for Christians and Your powerful deliverance from all the evil that comes upon them, learning to sing to You: Rejoice, deliverance of the human race from troubles;

Rejoice, the storms of life have ceased. Rejoice, O persecutor of despondency; Rejoice, Giver of joy after our sorrow. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 5

More like a godly star, dispelling darkness and darkness in sinful hearts, and in Thy light; in love they will see the Lord and sing to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing Your unexpected deliverance from various troubles, the people of Russia joyfully sing to You: Rejoice, our Helper in troubles; Rejoice, what is more painful is the taking away of our sorrows. Rejoice, our sorrows are driven away; Rejoice, consolation in our sorrows. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 6

They preach Your help and love, Mother, healing, consolation, joy and salvation from troubles by You, and sing to Your Highly Powerful Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

The light of salvation has shone for us in the darkness of destruction that surrounds us, and has instructed us to sing to You: Rejoice, thou who dispersest the darkness of sins; Rejoice, you who consume the darkness of sin. Rejoice, enlightener of the darkness of my soul; Rejoice, you who encourage souls with the light of joy. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 7

Those who want to give ourselves up to ultimate despair, the troubles that lie everywhere, think about You, the Deliverer, and we are encouraged and comforted, singing to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

He showed us His mercy in a new and unexpected way, accepting us under Your sovereign hand, and from here we cry out to You: Rejoice, sovereign Queen; Rejoice, you who have accepted us under Your power. Rejoice, Thou who hast given us Thy protection; Rejoice, thou who has slain our enemies. Rejoice, Deliverer, saving us who are in need from grief, troubles and death .

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle for the doomed and countless in need, they suddenly receive salvation and deliverance from You, the All-loving One, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All who are in the darkness of sorrows, all who are overwhelmed by misfortunes in a storm, come to the good refuge and our help, the protection of the Virgin Deliverer, crying to Her: Rejoice, source of joys; Rejoice, banishment of sorrows. Rejoice, troubles have diminished; Rejoice, Giver of all peace. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 9

All human beings praise Thee, everyone sings Thee, who brings many different deliverances, instead of sorrows, giving joy to those who sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Vetia of many minds was distraught, seeing Your quick and miraculous deliverance from the troubles of the afflicted, and fell silent to us who sing to You: Rejoice, you who have surprised the world with miracles; Rejoice, you who strengthened us with miracles. Rejoice, you who destroyed godlessness through miracles; Rejoice, having confounded your enemies by the power of God. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 10

Although you have saved every human soul, caring for it with all your love, until you teach it to sing to Your Son: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

As a wall, protecting the Christian world and protecting every soul from enemies, Your icon, the Deliverer, appeared in the Orthodox world and became glorified by miracles. To you the people of God sing: Rejoice, our Teacher, who chose the Holy Mount Athos as her lot; Rejoice, our Redeemer, who blessed New Athos with Your blessing. Rejoice, our joy, who showed the sign of the unbreakable union of Your earthly inheritances through Your icon; Rejoice, our eternal joy, who favored the young New Athos monastery with wonderful care. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 11

They bring unceasing singing to You, who have been delivered by You and who have again found joy through You, and to Your Divine Son they sing joyfully: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Appear to us as a shining, radiant luminary in the darkness of sin, Your icon, the Deliverer, instructing us to sing to You: Rejoice, who delivers us from hunger; Rejoice, you who drive away harmful nature from the plant world. Rejoice, saving crops and forests and all that grows from destruction; Rejoice, consolation to the mourning farmers and blessing to their labors. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion 12

Grace, from Your icon, the Deliverer, flowing, abundantly giving streams of healing and reviving hearts with joy, conquers everyone by the will of singing to You, Mother, and to Your Son and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

We sing of the healings, we sing especially of the resurrection of the youth Anastasia, and we sing in hymn: Rejoice, thou who raiseth up the dead; Rejoice, you who revive dead hearts; Rejoice, you who take away from death and eternal fire. Rejoice, our posthumous hope and protection. Rejoice, Deliverer, who saves us in need from grief, troubles and death.

Kontakion13

O our All-Singing and All-Beloved Mother, have mercy now and have mercy, delivering us from the fierce and hopeless sorrows that exist, teach us to heartily sing to God who forgives us: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

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How the miracle of the appearance of the Icon happened

Ekaterina Chugunova, an Orthodox girl, had the Mother of God appear in her dreams 3 times asking her to find her icon. At the same time, she pointed to the ravine on the road to the village Temple in the village of Tashla.

Catherine and her friend went to the indicated place and again saw the Angels carrying the Icon. In the ravine, raking the earth with her hands, she discovered a small Icon of the Mother of God. At the place where she was found, a spring began to flow.

After this, together with the gathered people who had learned about the miracle, the girls carried the Icon to the Temple, where they placed it on a lectern. However, the Temple Priest was very distrustful of what was happening. And the next morning the Icon was not in the Temple. The watchman guarding the Temple said that he saw lightning flash from the Temple towards the ravine.