Icon Look at Humility: meaning and how it helps, where it is located, texts of prayers

Origin story

The appearance of the first image that works miracles is described in chronicles. It was acquired during a difficult time for the land of Pskov. In 1420, Prince Vasily I ruled there. The pestilence that attacked the Pskovites mowed down dozens of people every day. In addition, the Lithuanian squad, led by the prince, tried to seize the Russian lands. The sacred icon was seen lying on the very shore of the lake. The reservoir was located near the city, where a terrible pestilence was raging. The people who found her were amazed by the tears that constantly flowed from the eye of the saint. Mother of God, they were red as blood.

The image was placed in the temple with great honors. Drops of blood oozing from the right eye of the Mother of God were interpreted as a symbol of empathy for the city in terrible trouble and its long-suffering inhabitants. Believers continually went to the image of the Mother of God, placed in the walls of the Trinity Cathedral. The miracle-working icon has been at the center of universal veneration for centuries. Through the iconography “Look at Humility,” the Mother of God directed her Royal mercy to the people of Pskov.

A miracle has happened. The Pskov lands were liberated from foreigners, the terrible pestilence that claimed human lives ended. Christians celebrate the icon of the Mother of God in September - the 29th. It was then that she was first found. Christians of Kievan Rus revered the Orthodox shrine, celebrating the date when “Behold Humility” was brought to the temple. Church celebrations glorifying the miraculous image of the Mother of God are held annually.

Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility”

The icon of the Mother of God, called “Look at Humility,” was revealed in 1420 in the Pskov land, on Lake Kamenny. The circumstances of the miraculous phenomenon are unknown, but it can be assumed that the holy icon was found by the Pskovites as a consolation when they suffered great disasters during the reign of Vasily II Dmitrievich: a pestilence and the invasion of the Lithuanian prince Vytautas who came to conquer the Pskov lands. In the Pskov chronicle there are two testimonies about the holy icon. One of them reads: “In the summer of 6934 (1426) behind the old Kolozh, on Lake Kamena, there was a sign: blood flowed from the icon of the Holy Mother of God, on the 16th day of the month of Septevria; This sign will show the presence of the filthy Prince Vitovt and the shedding of much Christian blood.” Another, more complete indication of the miraculous sign from the image says: “In the summer of 6934 (1426), the same autumn, there was a sign from the icon of the Holy Mother of God, on Lake Kamena, near Vasily’s courtyard: blood came from the right eye, and the place where it stood was dripping, and blood was flowing along the way, as they carried it from the icon to the ubrus, as they carried the icon of the Most Pure One to Pskov, in the month of September at 16. In memory of the Holy Great Martyr Euphemia.”

Consequently, on September 16, the icon of the Mother of God was transferred to Pskov and placed in the cathedral church in the name of the Life-Giving Trinity. In memory of this transfer, the celebration of the miraculous icon was established on this day.

In the Trinity Cathedral, very revered by the believers of Pskov, there were many Orthodox shrines, among which we can mention the miraculous Chira icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, preserved to this day, the Tikhvin image of the Mother of God, many valuable church utensils, princely charters and other historical and cultural monuments. However, in the inventory of the sacristy of the Trinity Cathedral, compiled in the 19th century, there is no longer any mention of the ancient icon “Look at Humility.” Since Pskov in the times described was often subject to devastating fires, it can be assumed that the ancient miraculous icon of the Mother of God perished during one of the natural disasters that befell the cathedral church.

Few copies of the miraculous image are known. One of them, from the end of the 17th century, is located in the Kiev Florovskaya Ascension Convent, and the second is placed in the main temple of the Kiev .

A copy of the icon of the Mother of God (19th century) was donated to the Vvedensky Church in 1992 by Schema-nun Theodora († 1994), who kept it for 55 years. The image, installed in a special icon case, attracted numerous believers with its extraordinary beauty. In August 1993, the faces of the Mother of God with the Divine Child were miraculously imprinted on the glass that covered the icon and was not in contact with it. As a result of a comprehensive study conducted by Kyiv scientists, it was found that the image on the glass is of organic origin and is not made by human hands, and at the same time they were unable to give a scientific explanation for the miracle that occurred. Glass with a wonderful display was installed in the icon case next to the icon.

By the decree of the Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church on November 9 (22), 1995, the icon of the Mother of God “Look upon Humility,” residing in the Kiev St. Vvedensky Monastery, was recognized Evidence of the grace-filled help to people and the healing of the sick, who turned to the Most Holy Theotokos with prayers, are the numerous decorations of the icon.

Description and meaning in Orthodoxy

The miraculous image, called “Look at Humility,” is designed to instill faith in everyone who turns to it with words of prayer. The Most Holy Theotokos and her Eternal Son can do anything. Every believer has the right to expect mercy and intercession from the Queen of Heaven. To do this, she needs to open her soul and tell her about her hardships and sorrows. According to the Orthodox classification adopted in relation to iconography, according to the nature of the writing of the figure, pose, clothing of the Mother of God, the miraculous image “Look upon Humility” is classified as a type of “Guide” icon, the Greek transcription is “Hodegetria”. Christ is in the center of the composition. He sits in the arms of the Mother of God.

With his left hand he clutches a scroll - a symbol of the Gospel; his other hand blesses the believers. With her free hand, the Virgin Mary points to the infant Christ. This gesture is symbolic. The Mother of God guides humanity along the only true path leading to eternal salvation. This path leads to Christ. The Mother of God helps everyone who comes to him.

The meaning of the holy image

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The unusual composition of the icon “Look at Humility” has a certain theological significance. What are the differences from the typical “Hodegetria”?

The head of the Mother of God is crowned with a crown, but the Infant Christ does not have one.
In the right hand of St. Mary holds a scepter, a symbol of royal power.
Christ holds an orb in his left hand.
The right hand of the Son of God gently touches his mother's cheek.

The concept of the traditional “Guidebook” is that the Mother of God is the road to Christ. This is how a person can go from spiritual death of sin to life with God. She is a companion for people on this path. Also, the Virgin Mary became the bridge through which the Son of God took on human nature.

In this case, the Mother of God holds in her right hand a symbol of royal power, just like Christ. They both share the Divine glory, but only Mary's head is covered with a crown. Here the personal merits of the Virgin are emphasized, thanks to which she was able to become the Mother of the Lord. While he grew in strength, it was she who was able to become his support. As if emphasizing this, the Child stands on straight legs, and does not sit, as usual on this type of icon.

The Great God chose a young girl who was obedient to the commandments, had a meek disposition and a kind heart. Of course, the name of the image cannot be correlated with oneself - “I am so humble, so help me, Lord.” Most people do not have true humility before God. For the acquisition of this gift it is worth praying near the icon of the Mother of God “Look at humility.”

Also, the name of the icon refers to Psalm 30, where the Lord is shown to those who do not leave a person in trouble. Symbols of royal power remind us that the destinies of people are in the hand of the Lord, and He has the right to reward those who deserve it, as well as to restore those who have fallen.

What do they ask for before the image?

Church ministers are often asked who comes to the aid of the “Look at Humility” icon. Not everyone has heard about the power of an image. The mercy of the Mother of God extends to all who turn to her in prayer with good thoughts.

Gaining humility for yourself and your loved ones

Prayer performed before the face of the Mother of God eliminates sinful thoughts, helps to avoid temptations, humble pride, and learn humility.

Ask for repentance for sinners

They pray for a loved one who is mired in sins and does not want to take the path of repentance.

The icon “Look at humility” can help, direct him to the path of righteousness and faith, repent of committed sins, and cure diseases that torment the soul and body.

Making life easier for those who have left the earth

Prayers that ask for the gift of Eternal Life always have a powerful effect. The living turn to the Mother of God, asking for loved ones who have gone to another world without repentance, without repenting, as they should, for sinful deeds committed during earthly life.

Guarding against false thoughts and wrong teachings

The saint directs on the path that leads to the true Orthodox faith, enlightens, and frees the believer from unnecessary doubts. The words of Our Lady’s prayer will protect everyone from sinful false teachings.

Solving housing problems

Prayers addressed to the face of the Mother of God help solve the housing problem.

Living Testimonies of the Healing Power of Images

One of the first miracles officially recorded after prayers at the holy icon is the healing of a deaf-mute girl who spoke at the icon when she arrived with her grandmother. Approaching the face of the Virgin and Child, the girl turned and said: “Grandma, aunt blew on me.”
A certain woman, being pregnant, found out that she was sick with hepatitis, the doctors insisted on an abortion. The patient spent three days in fasting and prayer near the miraculous list, crying and begging the Mother of God for salvation and giving life to her child, after which she took tests and turned out to be healthy.
An incredible miracle happened while a mother and a girl were sailing on a boat. For one moment, the mother admired the lilies, but this was enough for the baby to fall out of the boat and go to the bottom.

In desperation, the woman began to read a prayer to the Mother of God; soon she saw a holy image on the water surface and her daughter floating up, who turned out to be completely healthy.

The decorations hung on the image testify to the many healings. Jewelry is brought by grateful pilgrims who have received answers to their prayers.

Lyrics

The words with which believers address the icon “Look at humility” are directed to the Mother of God. The texts contain a request for intercession, a plea for the successful resolution of pressing concerns. The text is compiled in accordance with current traditions in the Orthodox Church.

Prayer

“Oh, Most Holy Lady, Child of the Mother of God, Highest Khrubim, Most Honorable Sraphim, God-Chosen Youth! Look from the heights of heaven with your merciful eye on us, Your worthy servants, with tenderness and tears of prayer in front of Your pure image; Let us know your intercession as the protector of the rusty one in a strange, many-sorrowful and troubled land. You saved us in death and sorrow, raised us from deep sin, enlightened our minds, darkened by passion, and healed the ulcers of our souls and so on.
O All-Dear Mother of the Blessed Lord! Your rich mercy is upon us, strengthen our powerful will to follow the commandments of Christ, soften our hearts with love for God and our neighbors, grant us heartfelt contrition. repentance is true, so that having been cleansed from the taint of the sinful, we will be honored with the peaceful Christian end of a good answer on the Terrible and In the face of the pleasant Judgment of our Lord Jesus Christ, to Him belongs all the glory that we worship today but ս in ꬲки in ꬲkov. Amen."

Troparion

“The irresistible image of Yours, the source of miracles, which came from Your intercession, Yours gave to the city of Pskov, and now graciously deliver us from all troubles and sorrows. Our soul is like a loving Mat.”

Kontakion

“Pure Daughter, display of Thy Love, honoring the grateful gifts of the people who came, helping the living and the dead, saving the city and our country, honoring the Lord of Thy Son, prayers before us ս, ս saved us all.”

Greatness

“In the person of You, Holy Mother, God-chosen Youth, and we honor the holy icons of Your miraculous reflections.”

Akathist

The hymn of praise, its text composed in honor of the Mother of God, is read standing in front of the icon, humbly turning to the face of the saint for help and consolation. It is read and listened to while standing. The person pronouncing the text of the prayer always turns his face to the icon with the image of the Venerable One. If there is no iconography in the house, then you can say the words of prayer without it. To do this, turn your face to the east. The texts of the hymn of praise to the Mother of God are composed of kontakia and ikos. The Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God is read with morning and evening prayers or separately from them.

How does the holy image “Look with Humility” help?

Every Christian understands that being humble is a necessary quality of character, without which it is impossible to enter the Kingdom of God. In prayers before the Holy Face, petitions are heard for oneself and one’s family:

bestow humility;
forgive sins;
reveal the Christian essence to unbelieving loved ones;
get rid of lies and hypocrisy;
solve everyday problems.

Oh, Most Holy Lady, Virgin Mother of God, highest Cherub and Most Honest Seraphim, God's chosen Youth! Look from the heights of heaven with Your merciful eye on us, Your unworthy servants, praying with tenderness and tears before Your Most Pure Image; do not deprive us of Your intercession and protection of the Sovereign in this earthly journey, many-sorrowful and many-rebellious.
Save us in the destruction and sorrow of those who exist, raise us up from the depths of sin, enlighten our minds, darkened by passions, and heal the ulcers of our souls and bodies. Oh, All-Generous Mother of the Humane-loving Lord! Surprise us with Your rich mercies, strengthen our weak will to do the commandments of Christ, soften our hardened hearts with love for God and our neighbors, grant us heartfelt contrition and true repentance, so that, having been cleansed from the filth of sin, we may be honored with a peaceful Christian death and a good answer to the Last Thing. To the impartial Judgment of our Lord Jesus Christ, to Him with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy, Good and Life-Giving Spirit, is due all glory, honor and worship, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

After reading the prayer with a pure heart open to change, a person feels relief, self-respect and the desire to live in a new way return to him.

Once arrogant Christians return from pilgrimage as meek and polite people. Pilgrims who despair of finding protection from persecution, who have lost faith, and who suffer from slander and slander come to the miraculous image.

How to properly place it in the house

You can pray to the “Look at Humility” icon in your apartment. There are several ways to hang a holy image correctly:

All rooms with windows facing east are suitable for the icon with the face of the Mother of God;
hang above the door to the living room;
The image of the Virgin Mary can be hung on the wall or placed on a shelf, iconostasis.

From the history of icons

The very first image of the Mother of God was depicted on an icon in the mid-12th century. But its name appeared only in the period of the 12-14th century as “Look at Humility” and this name was finally assigned to it in the 17th century.

In Pskov, the miraculous icon “Look at Humility” appeared only in 1420. How it was and where the image appeared is not known exactly now, but one can imagine. Many people talk about Lake Kamenny, where they saw the icon during the period when Pskov was subjected to various misfortunes and Lithuanian expansion led by Vytautas. The Mother of God showed her mercy and the icon bled myrrh when the image was carried from the lake to the city church.

This icon was revealed in the Pskov Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on September 29, and in honor of this, a holiday was established on this day, which is celebrated to this day. This cathedral was revered by many believing residents of Pskov at that time. In the Trinity Cathedral there were many Orthodox shrines, for example, the Miraculous Temple Icon of the “Holy Trinity with Acts,” from the late 16th to early 19th centuries, and the myrrh-streaming, renewed icon of the Great Martyr Panteleimon. However, in the 19th century inventory of this cathedral, “Behold Humility” was not listed. We can say that the icon could have been lost during one of the fires that often occurred in those days.

There are few surviving known lists from those times. One is located in the Florovsko-Voznesensky Church of the Convent, the other icon was placed in the Church of the Holy Vvedensky Monastery. According to historical data, the copy was made by a princess named Maria, who became a nun and had a talent for painting, which she used to preserve and pass on the image to other people.

Much of what the “Look at Humility” icon helps with was largely achieved thanks, among other things, to the efforts of the nun Maria, who made the list. After all, she used holy relics to make brushes, and mixed paints in holy water. Throughout her work, Mary read the Jesus Prayer; thanks to all these efforts, grace was manifested in a special way in this image and holiness acts through it.

In 1995, the main Synod of the Orthodox Church issued a decree, according to which the icon “Look upon Humility,” located in the Kiev monastery, was called wonder-working.

Evidence that the icon helps is all kinds of decorations that people leave and are used for this icon.

Where can I find the original

The first icon of the Mother of God, placed in the Trinity Cathedral in the 15th century (1420), was lost over the years. All the latest information about the ancient original dates back to the 18th century. Our days are significant in that the miraculous discovery of the icon “Behold Humility” has occurred again. A miracle happened before the eyes of believers within the walls of the Holy Vvedensky Monastery. The list, which is kept in the temple of the monastery, is the result of the painstaking work of the princess who became a monk. The nun wrote it from an original icon made in ancient times. She made the paints herself, diluting them with holy water. During the creative process, nun Maria constantly prayed to the Mother of God.

A miracle happened in 1993, when, on the orders of Abbot Domian, they decided to restore the ancient icon because the colors of the image had faded. On the day of the celebration of the memory of St. Seraphim of Sarov (August 1), the glass covering the iconography was removed. Everyone was amazed by what they saw. The colors on the icon were bright and not faded. On the back of the glass appeared the face of the holy Mother of God, holding her Eternal Child. It was light gray in color. The miraculous imprint was placed near the icon. The drawing that appeared was declared by church ministers to be miraculous. This was confirmed by scientists, the icon was recognized as miraculous. The miracle happened again in 2001. An accurate image of the iconography again appeared on the clean surface of the glass. The image of the saint became the center of pilgrimage. The day of the appearance of the miraculous imprint is celebrated annually.

Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility”

Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility.”
The acquisition by believers of the image “Look at Humility” dates back to the middle of the 15th century, more precisely, to 1420, when in the Pskov province people were in a difficult situation due to hunger and disease. The city was besieged by an enemy from Lithuanian territory, whose prince wanted to conquer Russian lands for his enrichment. The condition of the residents of Pskov was so depressing that the image of the Mother of God appeared to them, which is called “Look at Humility,” symbolizing that the Virgin Mary empathizes with this grief and prays before the Lord for the end of human torment.

There is no reliable information about the origin of the “Look at Humility” icon, but the chronicles contain mention of the discovery of the image of the Mother of God on Lake Kamenoye. Blood oozed from the eyes of the Mother of God, depicted on the icon of Praise for Humility, for several days, which was evidence of her empathy for the Pskov people and hope for God’s help, which happened later. The enemies abandoned their idea to conquer the Pskov land and left it, which saved the inhabitants from hunger and fatal disease.

From that moment on, the icon was transferred to the Pskov temple, of which there is documentary evidence. September 16 was taken as the date of veneration of the revealed icon.

History of the Icon of the Mother of God Look at Humility

Nothing is currently known about the location of the original icon. Mentions of the shrine ceased already in the 19th century, when the list of church utensils contained no information about this icon. There is a version that the icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility” died in a fire, which often happened in those days on the Pskov land. But lists were made from this image, which are revered by believers and kept in various Orthodox shrines:

Frolovsky Convent in Kyiv.
Vvedensky Monastery in Kyiv.

Currently, detailed information is available about the miraculous list “Look at Humility,” located precisely in the monastery. The author of the icon is a princess who decided to devote her life to serving God and became a nun, receiving the name Maria. For her deep faith and benefactor, the Almighty gave her an artistic gift, which allowed the woman to paint the image of the Mother of God, which acquired miraculous power:

the fact is that when painting the image “Look at Humility,” Mary read the Jesus Prayer and used a bone from the holy relics, which she was allowed to touch, instead of a brush. The princess diluted the paints with holy water. It was the way of painting the image of the Mother of God “Look at Humility” that imbued it with strength and the ability to show miracles to true believers.

The miraculous Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility” of the Frolovsky Convent in Kyiv

There is information about the list, which is in the monastery, from 1917, when there was persecution and destruction of everything church in order to eradicate the faith. The icon “Look at Humility” was hidden by priest Boris Kvasnitsky. He was arrested, but managed to transfer the image for safekeeping to his daughter, who also belonged to the church and was a nun named Feofania. She had to protect the image of the Mother of God for 55 years, carrying the icon with her from one temple to another.

In the Frolovsky Monastery, the image of the Mother of God showed the first miracle, healing a girl from the disease of muteness. The mute girl prayed earnestly in front of the holy image and was able to utter the first word “grandmother.” This miracle became known to many parishioners and the icon began to be revered as miraculous.

The image of the Mother of God received a permanent habitat in the monastery, to which the nun bequeathed the icon “Look at Humility” before her death. Since then, the shrine has been kept in the Vvedensky Monastery and healing from various ailments has been received from it.

This list is famous for another event that can only be called a divine miracle. The monastery servants decided to restore the image because it seemed to them that the colors had lost their brightness. The glass was removed from the icon, which protected the image from external influences. The monks noticed that the image of the Mother of God and the Child was completely imprinted on the glass, without disturbing the shape and contours of the holy face. How did this happen? The monastery servants could not explain, because the glass did not come into contact with the canvas. An examination was appointed to confirm the miracle and explain what was happening. Some time after modern experiments were carried out on the imprint on glass, it was concluded that this image was not the work of man, but the work of God.

Icon “Look at Humility” and glass with a wonderful display. Holy Vvedensky Monastery.

The glass was placed next to the “Look at Humility” icon, after which a large number of healings were recorded, as evidenced by the offerings from people who received help from the miraculous icon. Since 1995, the icon officially received miraculous status and became even more revered by Orthodox Christians.

Description of the image of the icon of the Mother of God Look at Humility

The miraculous image of the Most Holy Theotokos, Look at Humility from the Holy Vvedensky Monastery in the city of Kiev.
Iconographically, the image of the Mother of God “Look at Humility” belongs to the “Hodegetria” (“Guide”) type. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary and Jesus as an infant. This image has the following artistic symbols:

On the head of the Mother of God there is a crown, symbolizing that power lies precisely in God's power. Jesus without a headdress and on his mother’s lap, but not in a sitting position, but standing on his legs.
In the hand of the Virgin Mary the scepter is a symbol of power, and in Christ the ball is a symbol of power, which also confirms that everything is in the hands of God.
The eyes of the Virgin Mary are very clearly expressed, closely observing everything that is happening. From any angle of placing a person in front of the image, there is a feeling that the gaze is directed specifically at him.
The right hand of Jesus touches the cheek of the Virgin Mary, which is a symbol of Christ’s prayer for humanity and for its salvation from various troubles and for forgiveness.

The name of the Icon comes from the words of the Gospel of Luke, “ as he looked upon the humility of his servant .”

The meaning of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Look at Humility

The Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility” refers to the type of Guide that accompanies a person in his worldly life and helps to find spiritual unity with the Lord.

Considering the history of the origin of this image, we can say that the icon appeared to people to protect them from various troubles and strengthen faith in Divine providence and salvation.

Having healed the Pskov people from the epidemic and returned them to normal life, the Mother of God continues to save people on earth who pray earnestly and believe that the Almighty does not give a person trials that he cannot cope with. The miracles emanating from the icon “Look at Humility” are confirmation of this.

Location of miraculous lists

Within the walls of the Pskov Kremlin Cathedral, believers can pray to the list, the model for which was the ancient original (icon). The temple in the Florovsky convent became the storage place for a copy of iconography written 200 years ago. The second list, known for its miraculous works, is kept on the territory of the monastery.

Real examples of help

The icon of the Mother of God began to work miracles when it was placed within the walls of the Frolovsky Monastery. They are described by eyewitnesses, they are retold by believers:

From birth, a deaf-mute girl felt a slight breath when she mentally prayed near the icon “Look at Humility”; she left the monastery absolutely healthy;
mother and daughter were riding in a boat on the Dnieper, due to an oversight, the child ended up overboard and disappeared from sight, the woman turned to the saint with words of prayer, a display appeared on the water, exactly repeating the icon, the girl was safely rescued from the bottom by the Mother of God;
oil taken from the image of the Mother of God restored life to a boy who had received a 60% skin burn;
the blind woman received her sight, a miracle of healing occurred when she put her face to the holy image with the words of prayer;
a woman carrying a child was diagnosed with hepatitis, the last stage of the disease threatened two lives, the pregnant woman fell in prayer to the image of the Mother of God for more than one day, after which she took repeated tests, they were good.

The Most Holy Theotokos experienced sorrow during her earthly life, so she always hears the requests of believers and keeps them in her long-suffering and loving heart. Not a single tear that fell in grief, torment, physical or mental suffering can be hidden from her. The Mother of God prays to the Lord for all of us, and he fulfills our requests through love for her.

Ikos 5

Radiant grace has risen up for us from Thy miraculous icon, God-chosen Youth, before Her we fall with tears and pray: push away the cloud of temptations and troubles that have come upon us, so that we may cry out to You joyfully: Rejoice, All-Sung, Door of Heaven, opening to us the door of salvation; Rejoice, O Pure One, extending a helping hand to us and raising us from the depths of illness; Rejoice, Most Holy One, who gave birth to the Immaterial Light, freeing us from the darkness of passions; Rejoice, Angels Joy, the righteous Kindness, the faithful Hope and our observance; Rejoice, Thou who bringest the Bridge to Life that never grows old, magnifying Thee with faith and love; Rejoice, raising up the horn of the faithful, who sing to Thee, O Virgin, and worship Thy honorable image; Rejoice, instructing the virtues of the Heavenly Kingdom and the Divine peace; Rejoice, you who give us a helping hand and guide us to a saving refuge. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 6

Preacher of Your ineffable miracles, Mother of God, Your holy temple appeared in the city of Kyiv, in which God’s wondrous vision of us was filled with You, O pure Virgin. When the innermost desire of our hearts to decorate Your wonderful face, the Queen of Heaven, with a precious crown of honest stones, You mercifully heard. But we, sinners and unworthy, diligently flock to Your glorious image, calling in repentance from the depths of our souls: “Mistress, save us who are perishing from our many sins, may we always thank and magnify You, our quick and wondrous helper, singing to God: HALLELUIAH.”

Ikos 6

Just as the Jews of old brought gold and silver for the tabernacle, so our people received healing from You, thanking You, offering You silver and gold, Most Pure Tabernacle, and therefore decorate Your Holy image with splendid gifts, a robe and a crown, we fall down and cry out to You with tears tako: Rejoice, Virgin Mother of God, and you gave birth, and you appeared pure at Christmas; Rejoice, O Good One, who gives us the spirit of contrition and humility of hearts, purity of mind and correction of life; Rejoice, All-Immaculate One, who gives us forgiveness of sins and sources of tears; Rejoice, by the power of Your prayers you heal the ulcers of our souls; Rejoice, Cup of life and immortality, who leads us to the gates of eternal life; Rejoice, Delivering us from many troubles, sorrows and the future Terrible Judgment; Rejoice, Life-Giving Source of incorruption and joy, watering our thirsty souls; Rejoice, All-Merciful One, who with Your gentle radiance disperses the darkness of our passions and vices. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 7

Although the long-suffering Lord showed His love for mankind an unsearchable abyss of generosity, He chose You as One Mother and created You an insurmountable protection for people: so that whoever is worthy of God’s righteous judgment of condemnation will appear, Your sovereign veil will be preserved for repentance, calling: HALLELUIAH.

Ikos 7

The new font of Siloam, more than the ancient one, appeared, O Most Pure Lady, the temple of Thy Holy Presentation, in which all the faithful worship Thy miraculous icon and sing prayers before Thee, so that the source of grace-filled healing for all who require it will not be hidden. For this reason, we do not hide Your benefits, O All-Immaculate One, but we cry out in gratitude: Rejoice, O Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world; Rejoice, red in soul, red in body, red in thought, Most Pure Virgin, cleansing the filth of our souls; Rejoice, Sanctified Seine of all, bringing healing from Your hands to us; Rejoice, Divine Grape, who has grown the Red Cluster, who gives unenviable drink to our souls; Rejoice, Ever-flowing River of healing and Sea, drowning all our passions; Rejoice, One Imperishable One, who covers us with this cover of Her mercy in earthly life; Rejoice, for through Your maternal prayers we are delivered from painful misfortunes and all harm, mental and physical; Rejoice, our All-merciful Teacher, who teaches us gratitude for all Your good deeds. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 8

Our entire life on earth is painful and filled with sadness from slander, annoyance, reproach and other many types of troubles and misfortunes; For the body is weak, and our spirit is weak. We therefore run to You, O Blessed One, falling before Your Most Pure Image: fill our sorrowful hearts with joy and gladness, so that we may cry out to God: HALLELUIAH.

Ikos 8

A certain man had a strange vision, while standing in prayer and for his relative without repentance (who had died, offering prayer, he suddenly saw Your Holy Image, O Lady, revealed on the wall, and then in the same place he saw the deceased herself, illuminated with heavenly joy. In this vision Having understood Thee, the Mother of Light, who dwells in the Highest and brings intercessions for the living and the dead to Thy Son, his sorrowful heart is filled with spiritual joy and joy and cries out like this: Rejoice, who does not turn away Thy face from those who bring You grateful gifts, and to their departed relatives their afterlife fate relieving; Rejoice, who grants a shameless end to those who trust in Thee; Rejoice, and after death for the soul that departed for the judgment of the Lord before Thy Son, unceasingly intercedes; Rejoice, who comforts grieving parents in the deprivation of their children with Thy grace-filled help; Rejoice, tireless our Prayer Book, quiet and a painless departure from this vale of weeping and sorrow, who sends us down; Rejoice, who at the terrible hour of death stands for those who faithfully honor Thee and delivers from airy ordeals; Rejoice, O Most Merciful One, who shows us Your mercy on the day of testing, in which all our good and evil deeds will be revealed; Rejoice, O Merciful One, who does not reject the repentance of sinners and snatches away from the pit of destruction with Your mercy. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 9

All angelic nature brings songs of praise to You, the true Mother of God and Intercessor of all who come to You and ask for Your help, as through Your firm and strong intercession you rejoice the righteous, intercede for sinners, quench sorrows, ease the fate of our deceased relatives, and pray for us all, by faith calling upon Thy Son: HALLELUIAH.

Ikos 9

Humanity and wisdom are perplexed to know the Divine mystery of Your Ever-Virginity, Mother of God, below they can explain the miraculous power that flows from the icons of Your Saints, for the healing of the sick and for all spiritual and physical benefit to man. We piously, Mother and Virgin, confess Thee, worthily praise the glorious, Lady, Thy icon feast, faithfully worship Thy Holy image and cry out with love: Rejoice, Bride of God, Who gave birth to the Divine and Eternal Light; Rejoice, Most Blessed Mother and Virgin; Rejoice, mothers everlasting joy; Rejoice, One Immaculate and Good among women; Rejoice, Glory of Angels, Pillar of Confirmation and Treasure of Salvation; Rejoice, Queen of Heaven, source of incorruption and door of repentance; Rejoice, compassionate Mother of all who mourn and are burdened; Rejoice, Sovereign Intercessor of the Christian race. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 10

You, the All-Immaculate Virgin, gave birth to the Savior to fallen humanity, and You carried Him like a Child in Your arms. You have shown us His Divine image on Your most honest icon, and You have bestowed upon us many of Your mercies and generosity. For this reason, with faith and love, we honor Your miraculous image, Lady, and we pray to You diligently: be protection and protection for us on the Day of Judgment, so that through Your Mother’s intercession the righteous Judge, Your Son, may have mercy on us, and grant His right hand standing and singing with all the elect: HALLELUIAH.

Ikos 10

Thou art the wall and cover of the city of Pskov, given Thy Holy Icon, to the Queen and Lady, many times hast thou preserved this city from the devastation of war. And now you have mercifully visited us sinners and unworthy children of Yours with the wonderful appearance of Your Most Pure Image and graciously accepted before Him the prayers offered to You from our grateful hearts with the following singing: Rejoice, just as in ancient times you saved the glorious city of Kyiv with the icon of the Dormition, so now too with your wonderful Your icon protects you from troubles; Rejoice, glorious builder of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and her all-honorable beautifier of temples; Rejoice, Guardian of the Marvelous and other abodes of the saints, for by Your grace-filled power they are built and prosper in piety; Rejoice, thou who glorified the place of the appearance of Thy icon with wondrous miracles and showed us abundant mercy to all; Rejoice, Most Pure Bride of God, freeing those who honor Your holy face from condemnation and manifold torments; Rejoice, our most merciful Patroness, who endlessly flows forth your mercy to us from the wonderful icon; Rejoice, Lady, through Thy motherly prayers we raise our souls from a dark sleep to Thy praise; Rejoice, Joy to the world, as the council of angels and the human race rejoice in You. Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.

Kontakion 11

Our prayer song offered with faith and love, mercifully hear, O Lady the Lady, and do not close the womb of Thy bounties to us, O All-Bountiful Mother of God: for we, having become poor in good deeds, to the treasury of Thy mercy, - Thy most wonderful icon, - we flow with zeal, O All-Blessed One, and falling to Her, we pray: save us from pernicious teachings, deliver us from evil seductions, save our Fatherland from disorder and evil attacks of the enemy, and grant us, in love and unanimity, with all the faithful children of the Church of Christ, to sing favorably to our Creator the song: HALLELUIAH.

Ikos 11

With the bright rays of miracles, Your Holy Icon, the All-Immaculate Virgin Mary, shines unwaveringly, enlightening us, darkened by sinful darkness, and leading us to the ceaseless glorification of Your Most Holy Name. We rejoice in the same, we sinners, having such a guarantee of Your favor towards us, and to You, our speedy Helper, we cry out in gratitude: Rejoice, Queen and Lady, who sanctifies us with Your heavenly light and preserves us under Your shelter; Rejoice, Blessed and Glorified One, Mother of the Inexperienced, reviving our souls killed by sins; Rejoice, Pure and Immaculate Virgin, for You have given birth to a Son who delivers us from temptations; Rejoice, All-Glorious Lady Theotokos, who consumes us from all evils and sorrows and delivers divine salvation to our nose on the stone; Rejoice, Pure Lamb, Virgin, Mother, Youth, who makes us pure from bodily passions; Rejoice, for from the snares of the flattering one, all who sing songs of praise to Thee, O One who delights in God, are delivered from the snares; Rejoice, Mount Velia, who was the seer of Daniel, from whom the Honest Stone, Christ, was clothed in flesh; Rejoice, Pure Virgin, Rod from the root of Jesus, having brought to us the colors of the all-powerful Lord; Rejoice, Most Immaculate Virgin Mary, LOOK ON HUMILITY, looking down from the heights of heaven on the humility of Your servants.