On October 26, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered images of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy.
On October 26, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God. This holiday is dedicated to one of the most revered images of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy. The Icon of Iveron is considered miraculous; he was glorified by numerous cures and miracles. Read more about the origin, meaning of the holiday, prayers and signs in the material URA.RU.
History of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered images of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy. Legend has it that the image was painted by the Evangelist Luke during the life of the Mother of God. In the 8th century it was moved to Iveron Monastery on Mount Athos (Holy Mountain).
The icon got its name from the place where it was located – Iversky Monastery. According to legend, she was miraculously saved from the fire when one of the monks saw the Virgin Mary standing in front of her, protecting her from the fire.
The meaning of the image Iveron
Icon Iveron is considered miraculous; he was glorified by many healings and miracles. Believers turn to her with prayers for help in various life situations: for health, protection from enemies, deliverance from troubles.
Celebration traditions
On the Iveron Day of the Image of the Mother of God it is usual:
visit the temple: on this day, believers try to visit the temple and pray in front of the Iveron Icon;
pray: prayers in front of the image are read with special reverence, with faith in its miraculous power;
bring flowers: in churches it is customary to decorate the image of Iveron with flowers.
Signs related to the Day of Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
Weather: if the day is sunny – the winter will be cold and frosty, cloudy, rainy – the winter will be warm, and it will often melt. Snow falls on this day leaving a hard and snowy winter. If it is windy on the Iveron Statue, it means a cold winter.
Home: it was impossible to start any important work on Icon Iveron, especially related to construction or repair. If you go to church on this day and light a candle in front of the Icon Icon, this will protect the house from troubles and misfortunes. If a girl on this day prayed to the Mother of God in front of the Icon Icon for a good groom, her request will certainly be heard.
Related to nature: if cranes fly south – to a quick and cold winter. If squirrels store a lot of nuts and mushrooms, the winter will be hard. If all the leaves from the trees have not yet fallen on Icon Iveron, the winter will be mild.
Another: if you give alms to a beggar or do a good deed on the Icon of Iveron, this will bring good luck and success. If you get sick on this day, the illness will last a long time, and if you recover, the illness will not return.
What you can and cannot do on this day
It is customary on this day to do good deeds, help those in need, and forgive them. It is not recommended to fight and swear, engage in hard work, or start new things.
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On October 26, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God. This holiday is dedicated to one of the most revered images of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy. The Icon of Iveron is considered miraculous; he was glorified by numerous cures and miracles. Read more about the origin, meaning of the holiday, prayers and signs in the material URA.RU. The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered icons of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy. Legend has it that the image was painted by the Evangelist Luke during the life of the Mother of God. In the 8th century it was moved to Iveron Monastery on Mount Athos (Holy Mountain). The icon got its name from the place where it was located – Iversky Monastery. According to legend, she was miraculously saved from the fire when one of the monks saw the Virgin Mary standing in front of her, protecting her from the fire. The Icon of Iveron is considered miraculous; he was glorified by numerous cures and miracles. Believers turn to her with prayers for help in various life situations: for health, protection from enemies, deliverance from troubles. On the Day of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, it is customary to: visit the temple: on this day, believers try to visit the temple and pray in front of the Iveron Icon; prayer: prayers before the image is read with special reverence, with faith in its miraculous power; bring flowers: in churches it is customary to decorate the image of Iveron with flowers. Weather: if the day is sunny – the winter will be cold and frosty, cloudy, rainy – the winter will be warm, and it often melts. Snow falls on this day leaving a hard and snowy winter. If it is windy on the Iveron Statue, it means a cold winter. Home: could not start any important work on Icon Icon, especially those related to construction or repair. If you go to church on this day and light a candle in front of the Icon Icon, this will protect the house from troubles and misfortunes. If a girl on this day prayed to the Mother of God in front of the Icon Icon for a good groom, her request will certainly be heard. Related to nature: if carrots fly south – to an early and cold winter. If squirrels store a lot of nuts and mushrooms, the winter will be hard. If all the leaves from the trees have not yet fallen on Icon Iveron, the winter will be mild. Others: if you give alms to a beggar or do a good deed on the Statue of Iveron, this will bring good luck and success. If you get sick on this day, the illness will last a long time, and if you recover, the illness will not return. It is customary on this day to do good deeds, help those in need, and forgive them. It is not recommended to fight and swear, engage in hard work, or start new things.
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2024-10-19 05:30:00
