There are many images of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy, each of them has its own unique value. Reading proclamations before the icon of the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall” is a guarantee of the protection and patronage of the Mother of God. To protect the house from the thoughts of evil and wicked people, it is customary to hang the miraculous image facing the front door.
Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary “The Unbreakable Wall”
Description of prayer
“The Unbreakable Wall” is the name of the icon and prayer. She is considered strong, because those who pray ask for help. Prayer in front of the image makes it possible to enlist the support, protection and help of the saint. Many Orthodox Christians keep such an icon at home to protect it from evil.
Few people know that the image should be placed opposite the front door. So the Most Pure Mother of God will make sure that evil does not enter your monastery.
The icon protects us from evil, which is always looking for an opportunity to break into our souls and distort the understanding of Divine Providence. This image was improved over the centuries by Byzantine and Russian masters. Subsequently, they began to copy it and improve it through imitation. Ultimately, many images of the Virgin Mary appeared.
This icon and prayer are of particular importance for people associated with the war. Nobody likes bloody battles where there is a chance of losing your life. One way or another, the military asks the Most Pure Virgin to protect them from death.
Orthodox icons and prayers
“Merciful Lord! You once, through the mouths of your servants Moses and Joshua the son of Nun, stopped the movement of the sun and moon while the people of Israel fought on the battlefield with their enemies (Joshua 10:13).
With the prayer of Elisha the prophet, You struck with blindness the Syrian army that surrounded the city of Israel, thereby delaying them, and when they were brought captives to the center of Samaria, You again opened their eyes (2 Kings 6:18-20).
You once said to the prophet Isaiah: behold, I will return back ten steps the shadow of the sun, which passed along the steps of Ahaz, and the shadow returned ten steps back. (Isa.38:8). You once, through the mouth of the prophet Ezekiel, closed the deeps, stopped the rivers, and held back the waters (Ezek. 31:15). You once stopped the mouths of the lions in the den through the fasting and prayer of your prophet Daniel (Dan. 14:31).
And now hold back and slow down until the right time all the plans around me that stand and want my death, or fall, or displacement, or expulsion.
So now, destroy the evil desires and demands of all those who condemn me, stop the mouths and hearts of all those who slander, are angry and growl at me and all who blaspheme and humiliate me.
Bring spiritual blindness into the eyes of all who rise up against me and my enemies.
Didn't you tell the Apostle Paul: Speak and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will harm you.
Soften the hearts of all those who oppose the good and dignity of the Church of Christ.
Therefore let my mouth not be silent to reprove the wicked and glorify the righteous and all your wondrous works. And may all our good undertakings and desires be fulfilled.
To you, the righteous and prayer books of God, our daring intercessors, who once with the power of their prayers restrained the invasions of foreigners, fierce campaigns, destroyed the evil plans of people, blocked the mouths of wild animals; Now I turn with my prayer, with my petition.
And you, the venerable great Elius of Egypt, who once fenced the place of your disciple’s settlement in a circle with the sign of the cross, commanded him to arm himself with the name of the Lord and henceforth not to be afraid of demonic temptations. (D.memo. 27.07). Protect my house, in which I live, in the circle of your prayers and save it from fiery burning, robbery, theft, all evil and insurance.
And you, Reverend Father Poplie of Syria, once with your unceasing prayer for ten days you kept the demon motionless and unable to walk either day or night (D.memo.07.02); Now, around my house, keep behind the fence all the opposing forces and all those who blaspheme the name of God and those who despise me.
And you, venerable virgin Piama, who once with the power of prayer stopped the movement of those who were going to destroy the inhabitants of their village (D.memory 16.03), now stop all the plans of my enemies who want to expel me and destroy me: do not allow them to approach this house and the place of my work , stop them with the power of your prayer: “Lord, Judge of the Universe, You, Who is displeased with all unrighteousness, when this prayer comes to You, may the Holy Power stop them at the place where it will overtake them.”
And you, blessed Lawrence of Kaluga (D.memory 23.08), pray to God for me, as having the boldness to intercede before the Lord for those suffering from the wiles of the devil. Pray to God for me, may He protect me from the wiles of Satan.
And you, Rev. Vasily of Pechersk (D.memory 24.08), perform your prayers of prohibition over those who attack me and drive away all the devil’s machinations from me.
And you, all the Saints of Rus', with the power of your prayers for me, dispel all the demonic spells, all the devilish plans and intrigues - to annoy me and destroy me and my property.
And you, great and formidable guardian, Archangel Michael (Pavement 21.11), cut off with a fiery sword all the desires of the enemy of the human race and all his minions who want to destroy me. Stand inviolably on guard over this house, everyone living in it and all my property.
And You, Lady, not in vain called the “Indestructible Wall”, for all those who are hostile against me and plotting to do something nasty to me, truly be a kind of barrier and an indestructible wall, protecting me from all evil and difficult circumstances.”
Amazing icon
- The popular icon “The Unbreakable Wall” bestows protection on the Kiev St. Sophia Cathedral.
- Judging by its size, it is large and reaches 5.5 meters in height.
- The style of the icon is mosaic, which additionally gives the image holiness and beauty.
- This icon has an amazing history, and the name is not accidental. During the war, the chance of destruction was great. The image of the Most Pure Mother of God has reached us and to this day protects Kyiv from misfortunes. The cathedral and shrine are included in the UNESCO list.
The village of Nikolskoye also has this shrine. It is kept in the Resurrection-Myrrh-Bearing Monastery. For a long time, its existence was not confirmed by anything until it became known in the second half of the 20th century. Archival records say that John of Kronstadt himself consecrated it.
The icon could have been destroyed during the war years. One parishioner helped her avoid a deplorable fate. Risking her life, she removed the image of the Mother of God from the temple and hid it for a long time. When the danger had passed, the parishioner returned the shrine to its place.
The Absheron women's monastery in Kuban also preserves the image of the saint. All those who visited the monastery report a special atmosphere within the walls of the monastery. Everything is permeated with peace and blissful silence. There is a feeling that the monastery is outside our world and close to the Kingdom of God. The Mother of God is especially revered here. Sometimes parishioners call this monastery nothing more than “the convent of the icon of the Mother of God the Unbreakable Wall.”
The Cathedral in Kaliningrad preserves its shrine. The icon is made in the form of a fresco and is available to every parishioner. The mosaic-Byzantine style attracts the attention of ordinary people, and for Kaliningrad this icon is one of the cult monuments and the main decorations of the cathedral.
The image of the Mother of God can be found in the Krasnodar region in the local monastery. The monastery is young, but attracts parishioners with its freshness; life is constantly in full swing there.
Since ancient times, the “Unbreakable Wall” icon has been famous for its wondrous properties. It gives hope even where it seems impossible to make a decision otherwise. With its help, you can protect yourself, build an indestructible holy shield that will ward off evil.
What does the Mother of God “Unbreakable Wall” protect from?
The word “protection” is the main one in the words of this prayer, but one must always remember that the Lord gives strength and opportunities to every person so that in a given situation he can protect himself and his loved ones from all evil, and how a person will be able to do this, and will become salvation, help, both for himself and for his neighbors. The main thing is faith, real, honest, sincere, and if a person knows it fully, then he can do anything.
To protect means to comprehend the great teaching of the Almighty, and the symbol of this is prayer - indestructible and eternal, like life itself, for there is no end to it, and after the earthly hour eternal grace will surely come, to which every true Christian strives, which carries the holy and pure love.
Text of the prayer to the Mother of God “The Unbreakable Wall”:
To my Queen, my hope, to the Mother of God, friend of the orphans and the strange, to the Representative, to the sorrowing, to the Joy of the offended, to the Patroness! See my misfortune, see my sorrow; help me as I am weak, feed me as I am strange. Weigh my offense, resolve it as if by will: for I have no other help except You, no other intercessor, no good comforter, except You, O Mother of God, for you will preserve me and cover me forever and ever. Amen.
Oh, our gracious Lady Theotokos, Ever-Virgin, accept from us this song of gratitude and offer up to our Creator and Creator your warm prayers for us unworthy, may He, the Merciful, forgive us all our sins, evil and unclean thoughts, nasty deeds. Oh, Most Holy Lady, have mercy and send down a gift according to each need: heal the sick, comfort the sorrowing, bring the lost to reason, protect the infants, raise and teach the young, encourage and instruct men and wives, support and warm the old, be with us both here and in life eternal Wall, Indestructible, deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes and from eternal torment, and always singing Your Motherly love, we praise with all our hearts Your Son, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Watch also the video of the short prayer of Our Lady “The Unbreakable Wall”:
The wonderful copy of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon represents one of the most revered and most important shrines of the Orthodox Church.
The presented image is suitable for the prayer of people who have let faith into their hearts; it will be able to protect them from various troubles, misfortunes, invasion of the house of enemies, as well as enemy curses.
The Mother of God becomes an unbreakable wall between believers and souls who desire evil, helping any person who turns to her in prayer. Until now, many claim that the Mother of God still bestows her mercy.
The name of this icon was taken from the words of an ancient prayer that calls the Mother of God an unbreakable wall. In fact, the Kiev icon, and a mosaic one, of the Mother of God really turned out to be not subject to any disasters that occurred in these lands for 8 centuries.
This circumstance is a symbol of indestructibility. That is why Orthodox Christians have become stronger in the belief that the “Unbreakable Wall” icon will be able to grant them protection from any troubles.
By placing this icon at the entrance door to your apartment, you will ward off any ill-wishers. An evil person will feel bad in front of the face of the Lady, wanting to leave as quickly as possible.
Prayer for the road
It is customary to say prayer words to the Mother of God when you have to leave home for a long time. Pray to the Most Holy Theotokos when going on a long journey or business trip. One of the prayers must be read on the day of departure; at the end, ask the Mother of God to take the home under her protection.
Also, the “Unbreakable Wall” has been considered a healing icon since ancient times. It is possible to pray to the Most Holy Theotokos before her for the healing of various diseases.
The incredible capabilities of the icon and the spoken prayer will help in completely different situations. After saying prayers for health, there is evidence that a real cure for the patient’s cancer occurred. A young man who had been on the needle for many years also managed to get rid of drug addiction. There is also evidence that it has become possible to find a child who disappeared more than ten years ago.
The protection of the Mother of God will be indestructible and will protect the believer from all kinds of misfortunes. The main condition for conversion is Faith. Only with her can prayer be truly miraculous.
You can pray before the Mother of God in church or at home. To enhance the impact of the image, it is recommended to light a church candle.
What do they pray for to the icon of the Mother of God?
The image of an icon and the corresponding prayer help a person who finds himself in a difficult life situation. But the effect directly depends on the person’s faith and the sincerity of his intentions. Prayer is a cry from the soul. The louder the cry of the soul, and not the body, the faster the Mother of God will help with the problem. The great power of the shrine extends to the following requests:
- Petition for protection, help and intercession of the Most Pure Mother of God.
- Asking for strength to deal with life's challenges.
- Healing ailments.
- Victory in battle or battle.
- Protection from evil people (you can also read strong prayers from enemies).
- Support on the road.
- Strengthening the family.
You should pray not only for yourself, but also for other people. "Love thy neighbour". Prayer in front of this image especially helps when a situation arises that is dangerous for everyone, namely;
- When a country takes the path of armed conflict or war.
- Before an important battle.
- Captured by the enemy.
- When a neighbor slanderes another and the earth is filled with lies.
If we look for prototypes of the “Unbreakable Wall” icon in history, then such a prototype can be called the “Oranta the Defender” icon from Constantinople. When its copy was transported to Kyiv, ancient Russian icon painters were allowed to make lists with it.
The popular icon in the St. Sophia Cathedral is preserved in its original form. Even a person unfamiliar with art will think that she knows how to inspire greatness and holy power. Let us remember that the shrine dates back to the 20th century.
How does the Unbreakable Wall icon help?
A prayerful appeal to the Most Holy Theotokos helped many women in all difficulties associated with pregnancy, childbirth and upbringing. It is known that this condition is unpredictable, and diseases associated with it are not easy to treat. Therefore, prayer often works real miracles: labor speeds up and contractions become easier, dangerous illnesses pass without complications for mother and child.
The Virgin Mary is addressed as the Mother of all people - so great is Her love and care for every person. That’s why they ask Her for all their needs, for example:
• Health of children and adults; • Conceiving a child, pregnancy; • Family happiness and peace; • Love and strengthening of faith; • Imminent marriage; • Healing of injuries, illnesses, severe and chronic diseases; • Cover and protection from all difficulties and adversities.
How to read prayers
“The Unbreakable Wall” is an excellent amulet for the home. Our Lady will not allow evil to enter your home. You will live in comfort and love with your loved ones.
Prepare for reading in advance. Your heart must be pure and your thoughts noble. If you know the text by heart, that's good. If not, don't be upset. Prayer is the Voice of your soul. You should pray in front of the icon of the Mother of God slowly, letting every word pass through your soul. Talk to the Mother of God in the language of the soul, not the body, and then she will certainly hear you.
Correct prayer requires compliance with a number of rules:
- First, repent of your sins. There are no sinless people. Repentance lightens your soul, makes it purer.
- Don't hold a grudge against your ill-wishers. Forgive their sins.
- State your request precisely.
You can pray at any time. However, it is recommended to perform the ritual in the morning and evening before bed. In the morning you renew your request for the whole day and are strengthened by divine power. At night you cleanse yourself and put up protection. It is recommended to read the prayer up to 40 times. This way, your dialogue with the Mother of God will be constant and, as a result, she will help you more often.
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Prayer Unbreakable Wall
There are no such people protected from troubles. Every day the Lord sends us trials to test our faith in Him. Demonic forces do not sit idle, pushing us onto the path of sin and passion. These illnesses do not allow us to see clearly, to see the greatness of God. And only the prayer of the Mother of God can help us. She will stand up for the one asking.
Prayer gained the status of indestructible due to its power to ward off trouble. The oldest icon is located in the Kiev Monastery. She has come a long way in history, but has not been desecrated or spoiled.
Prayer has healing properties. Helps heal ailments. Sincerity and purity resonates in the heart of the Virgin Mary, and she stands up to protect not only your home, but also the entire Motherland.
But we must remember that prayer is only a conductor for dialogue with the saint. In order for the dialogue to take place and your nature to be saturated with goodness and holy power, you should follow a number of simple rules:
- The Lord loves the humble.
- The power of the Lord leads to the light. She can't be bad. Trust in His power.
- Be merciful and unforgiving. Forgive your enemies, as Christ once showed us.
- Don't let sin entangle you. Do repentance and you will get closer to God.
The text of the prayer exists in both Church Slavonic and Russian.
Icon of the Unbreakable Wall - where to hang it
This image can be hung above the door, in the hallway, or just in a red corner.
• The donated or purchased icon is placed in your home iconostasis. It can be in any room of the house. • The place where the images stand in the room is called the “red corner” - usually it is opposite the door, by the window, in any clean and bright place. It is necessary for you to be comfortable standing in front of the icons during prayer, to be comfortable reading the prayer book, and to have no distractions nearby.
On a special shelf for icons, which can be bought in shops at churches, the image of the Lord Jesus Christ is placed in the center, the Most Holy Theotokos is on the left, and the revered saint is on the right. Icons can also be placed on a shelf with books, preferably with spiritual content.
Miracles of Prayer
It is considered a prayer that can save a people from imminent death. There is enough evidence in history of how a certain woman, raising her hands to him, prayed for people who found themselves in a difficult life situation.
A striking example is the following event. Everyone knows that the Great Patriotic War claimed millions of lives. It was impossible to withstand the overwhelming number of fascists, but we survived. Was this God's help?
Soviet soldiers often noticed how, in the hottest spots, the image of a woman who stood in front of German troops flashed. One of the front-line Orthodox writers miraculously survived in one of these hot spots. But his friends still died. He survived alone. And, probably, I would not have remembered this incident if I had not visited the temple.
Then he decided to come to the temple to light candles for his comrades. I noticed that one of the icons clearly resembles the woman who saved him on the battlefield. The Mother of God was able to save him from death, gave him a chance to continue his life and remember the one who gave this life for the defense of the Motherland.
In moments of sorrow, when sadness has closed the gaze and pain does not allow one to reach for the light, the saving prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos “The Indestructible Wall” will help. Prayer will give you strength to survive dark times and protect loved ones from troubles and adversity. Faith should not be a momentary whim. Grow it within yourself and reach out to God. Only then will true blessing be with you.
