April 16
Day of Remembrance
Icon of the Mother of God "Unfading Color"
Celebration in honor of the icon of the Mother of God " Everlasting Color” takes place on April 3/16, and in honor of the later list of the image “Fragrant Flower”, which is related to her and is now almost completely close to her, on November 15/28.
In more ancient images the difference was as follows. In the icon “Unfading Color” the Divine Infant was seated on right hand Mother of God, and on the icon “Fragrant Flower” - on the left. In modern icons these distinctions are often not respected.
How does an icon help?
The image of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” is the iconographic embodiment of chastity and purity, first of all, as spiritual properties, therefore the Mother of God grants help to those praying before her in acquiring and preserving these wonderful and saving qualities for each of us. Chastity is the integrity of wisdom, inner peace, spiritual silence, humility and meekness; they give the female nature that fortitude that cannot be found anywhere else.
Prayer in front of this image helps in saving a marriage, strengthening a family, resolving family problems, and overcoming sorrows that sometimes happen in our everyday life.
Sincere and fervent prayer in front of the “Unfading Color” icon guides those who are spiritually suffering on the right path, helps to find the strength to endure deep sorrows, not to become weak from disappointment, relieves despondency and heavy thoughts.
First prayer
C Blessing my Arita, my hope, the Mother of God, friend of the orphans and the strange, the Representative, the sorrowing, the Joy of the offended, 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 may we preserve and cover forever and ever. Amen.
Second prayer
ABOUT, Most Holy and Immaculate Mother of the Virgin, hope of Christians and refuge for sinners! Protect all those who come running to You in misfortune, hear our groans, incline Your ear to our prayer. Mistress and Mother of our God, do not despise those who require Your help and do not reject us sinners, enlighten us and teach us: do not depart from us, your servants, for our murmuring. Be our Mother and Protectress, we entrust ourselves to Your merciful protection. Lead us sinners to a quiet and serene life; let us pay for our sins.
Oh, Mother Mary, our most offering and speedy Intercessor, cover us with Your intercession. Protect from enemies visible and invisible, soften the hearts of evil people who retaliate against us. O Mother of our Lord Creator! You are the root of virginity and the unfading flower of purity and chastity, send help to us who are weak and overwhelmed by carnal passions and wandering hearts. Enlighten our spiritual eyes, so that we may see the ways of God’s truth. By the grace of Your Son, strengthen our weak will in fulfilling the commandments, so that we may be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes and be justified by Your wonderful intercession in the Last Judgment Your son. To him we give glory, honor and worship, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion to the icon
R Hail, Bride of God, secret rod, unfading blossom, rejoice, Lady, with Her we are filled with joy and inherit life.
About the history and meaning of the icon
 Our Lady of Unfading Color, XVIII century, Tretyakov Gallery | The history of the origin of the icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” is touching and at the same time majestic. For a long time, on the island of Kefalonia, located near Athos, very beautiful and the most big island in the Ionian Sea, there is a tradition - it is preserved even now: on the day of the Annunciation Holy Mother of God white flowers are brought here, similar to the lily, with which the Archangel Gabriel appeared in his hand to the Most Pure One to reveal to Her the will of God about Her. Flowers are reverently and carefully placed under the icon case, to Her face, and there they remain until the very holiday of Her Dormition without water and without sunlight. But a miracle happens: after almost five months, their stems, dried out and in the twilight, incredibly fill with moisture, come to life, new buds appear instead of dried inflorescences and bloom into white lush flowers - here it is, “unfading color”! |
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 Brought from Fr. Rhodes Greece. Located in Moscow | It is believed that from the first Athos list, which spread in the Orthodox world, three main ones arose - Greek, Russian, Bulgarian. From them, in turn, came subsequent variants, which gave rise to this amazing iconographic diversity. In terms of time, the creation of the first, Greek original of this icon dates back to the 16th–17th centuries, and its appearance in Russia dates back to the 17th–18th centuries. One of the first revered lists came through pilgrims to the Moscow St. Alexeevsky Monastery, the first mention of which dates back to 1757, and it is in her honor that the celebration is held on April 3/16. It is not known for certain where the iconography of the image came from, but there is an assumption that it was from the Balkans. |
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 Moscow, Armory Chamber, end of the 17th century Salary - silver | Around the same time, other lists appeared in Central and Southern Russia, and their variety is simply enormous, they are all magnificent, and their indispensable attribute is white, pink, red flowers in flowerpots, garlands, trellises, in other images these are lushly blooming wands in hand of the Mother of God. Sometimes flowers are woven into halos around the head of the Infant Jesus or form a pedestal on which the Most Pure One stands with the Child of God in her arms. In the marvelous inflorescences, stylized to one degree or another, one can discern roses, lilies, and immortelle flowers, which grow abundantly on the slopes of the Holy Mount Athos and are considered a symbol of not only immortality, but also purity. |
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 Our Lady of Unfading Color from the Church of the Intercession in Fili, Moscow, 18th century | Also, this image arose from the Orthodox iconographic heritage: in the Benaki Museum, in Athens, there is an icon of St. Anne with little Mary, dating back to the 15th century. The Most Pure Virgin holds in her hand White flower, and in this symbolism one can clearly read the prototype of the white lily, which the Archangel Gabriel will one day hand to Her. In the State Historical Museum there is a 16th-century icon of the Virgin and Child with a Flower, where the flower is in the hand not of the Virgin Mary, but of Jesus, as in the first icon half XVII century "The Virgin and Child", created in Belarus. It is believed that this list became the source for images of the crown on the heads of the Mother of God and the Child of God and organically fit into the canonical principles of Orthodox icon painting. |
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 Yaroslavl regional public organization artists, icon painters, restorers -Sofia- | TO 19th century the most complex compositions of the icon are simplified, the abundance of attributes is gone, except for the crown, flowers are often indicated by one branch in the hand of the Mother of God, the icon becomes less colorful both in composition and in color, therefore, according to historians and art critics of church painting, later copies are inferior to ancient ones. From this point of view, the icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color”, created by the icon painter Marina Filippova, continues the original, ancient tradition, although the basis for the image is a later canon, not overflowing with attributes. |
It often happens that life's adversities lead to despondency and sadness. Prayer in such cases may be the only way to return peace of mind. In the Orthodox world, people usually turn to the Mother of God for consolation, namely, to her image “The Unfading Flower.”
For followers of Orthodox Christianity, this image means a lot. On it, the Most Pure Mother of God holds the Savior on one hand, and in the other - a white lily flower. The lily is a symbol of the purity and virginity of the Most Pure Mary.
Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Unfading Color”
The image has its own nuances on different copies. On some icons the Mother of God is holding not a lily, but a branch with pink flowers. In others, Jesus sits either on his left or on his right hand. But this does not in any way affect the miraculous nature of the images.
“Fadeless Color” is one of the most delicate and beautiful iconographic examples. Mary’s face on it is full of softness and radiates joy. Even one glance at this image already drives away all worries and sorrows.
Sincere prayer in front of the image fills a person with divine grace and after that he is able to cope with any trials along the way.
Some pilgrims claim that prayers before the image of “Unfading Color” help not only to gain a sense of peace of mind, but also to prolong the beauty and youth of their body.
Icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color”
Sincerity of faith shows a person the right path in a given situation, frees the mind from bad thoughts and adds strength.
To my Queen, to my hope, to the Mother of God, friend of the orphans and the strange, to the Representative of 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 may we preserve and cover forever and ever. Amen.
The miraculous power of Orthodox prayers is widely known. True, this is often forgotten. The main thing is to imbue the meaning of each word during prayer, clearing your consciousness of everyday garbage. Having asked for something once, you must not forget to pray in the future with a feeling of gratitude in your heart.
Girls who dream of finding love and getting married successfully should read the following prayer:
O Most Holy and Immaculate Mother of the Virgin, hope of Christians and refuge for sinners! Protect all those who come running to You in misfortune, hear our groans, incline Your ear to our prayer, O Lady and Mother of our God, do not despise those who require Your help and do not reject us sinners, enlighten us and teach us: do not depart from us, Your servants, for our murmuring. Be our Mother and Patroness, we entrust ourselves to Your merciful protection. Lead us sinners to a quiet and serene life; let us pay for our sins. O Mother Mary, our all-offering and speedy Intercessor, cover us with Your intercession. Protect from enemies visible and invisible, soften the hearts of evil people who rebel against us. O Mother of our Lord Creator! You are the root of virginity and the unfading flower of purity and chastity, send help to us who are weak and overwhelmed by carnal passions and wandering hearts. Enlighten our spiritual eyes, so that we may see the ways of God’s truth. By the grace of Your Son, strengthen our weak will in fulfilling the commandments, so that we will be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes and may be justified by Your wonderful intercession at the terrible judgment of Your Son. To him we give glory, honor and worship, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.Important! The most important thing during any prayer is to keep your thoughts pure and believe. Then help will definitely come. Help is provided to everyone who asks with unshakable faith in their souls.
Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color”
All believers turn to the Most Pure Virgin Mary, some with a request for help, others with gratitude, and others simply for consolation. The Mother of God is the most revered image among Orthodox Christians; judging by legends and testimonies, the Mother of God does not leave people alone with their misfortune. The Icon of the Unfading Color is one of the most touching images of the Virgin Mary.
On the largest Ionian Greek island of Kefalonia, a tradition has been carried out for a long time: on the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (April 7), pilgrims coming to the island bring white lily-like flowers. According to the apocrypha, with a similar white flower, which symbolizes immaculate purity, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary with the good news of the immaculate conception. Flowers placed by parishioners under the icon case are not removed until one of the main Orthodox holidays- Assumption (August 28), they lie without water and light. In the twilight, without moisture, the flowers and stems gradually dry out, but by the Dormition the plants miraculously come to life, the stems are filled with moisture, and instead of dry inflorescences, buds appear, white flowers bloom, thereby becoming an unfading color.
According to the Byzantine akathists, Jesus Christ and the Queen of Heaven are compared to unfading flowers. It was on the basis of the akathists that the miraculous image of the Mother of God “Unfading Flower” (XVII century) was created on the sacred Mount Athos.
On the shrine, the Mother of God is depicted with her Son, whom she holds in one hand and in the other hand a white unfading flower. On some icons you can see a pink plant (a rose or just a pink branch), and a baby - sometimes on the right hand, sometimes on the left. But from a slight difference in the images, the meaning of the icon does not lose its power and miraculous power. It is argued that the first icons depicted the Mother of God seated on a throne and holding a scepter entwined with a white branch.
The significance of the “Fadeless Color” icon for believers is difficult to overestimate; legends are made about its power. One of the legends tells that the Blessed Virgin helps women preserve their beauty for many years. The icon is especially important for virgins who want to find a worthy mate for life. In ancient times, this information was secret, and it was transmitted exclusively through the female line.
The face of the Mother of God in “Unfading Flower” is one of the most gentle, peaceful, beautiful, radiating calm, joy, and love. It seems that one glance at the enchanting image is enough for sadness to subside, worries to dissipate, and the soul to calm down.
What does the image help with:
The “Unfading Color” icon was used to bless the bride at her wedding for a happy marriage.
The main thing when reading a prayer is sincerity and faith. Sincere prayer to the Mother of God helps dispel fears and anxieties. The rebellious seeking soul calms down and becomes peaceful. Before the image, you need to pray for the expulsion of dark thoughts, peace of mind, ask the Mother of God for understanding and peace for the family. People who are confused in life, looking for their own path, can safely turn to the holy image for guidance on the true path.
Most often, young virgins turn to Mother to find the one person with whom they can live their whole lives without troubles. Girls who want to avoid worldly temptations and devote their lives to serving the Almighty also pray. Married women pray if problems arise at home, if there is a schism and misunderstanding. It is believed that the Queen of Heaven helps a married couple preserve good relations and strengthen the family.
Since ancient times, people have believed in miracles sent by " Unfading color" Hundreds of thousands of Christians were freed from mental anxieties thanks to the holy image. Many testify to real healings. Mother especially loves and helps children. Cases are described when parents prayed to the Intercessor for the health of sick children and the children received healing. The children's speech problems disappeared, and one day, a mute child began to talk after his parents prayed.
The study of the iconography of the image is varied. After the appearance of “Unfading Color,” many versions of icon painting arose, differing in detail, but identical in meaning. Some researchers are inclined to believe that the appearance of the first Athonite copy was in Constantinople. Whether this is true or not, since then three main known directions of icon painting of the Virgin Mary have emerged:
Each direction has its own traditions. Flowers on copies can be found not only white, but pink and even red. But in all the images one can discern the prototype of the lily presented to the Queen of Heaven by the Archangel Gabriel. In the Historical Museum of Athens there is a 16th century image in which the Son of God is holding a branch, not Mother of God. And in the 17th century, iconography was created in Belarus with royal crowns on the heads of the Mother of God and the Child. It is assumed that it was from this copy that the tradition of painting the Infant God and the Mother of God with crowns on their heads arose, which does not contradict the principles of Christian icon painting.
On later copies in the 19th century, the compositions are simpler and inferior to ancient images in the richness of color and detail. The compositions become simpler, many attributes disappear, the branches are depicted less luxurious and bright.
In pre-revolutionary Russia there was a Moscow monastery for unmarried girls, it was called Alekseevsky. It was there that the most ancient list icon “Unfading Color” in front of which the girls prayed to preserve spiritual purity and maintain bodily purity. Most likely, the list was brought to Russian Empire almost immediately after the painting of the image in the 17th century, since one known copy is dated 1691. The copy is different from the others: on it the baby stands at full height, leaning his hand on the shoulder of the seated Mother of God. On the right side of the Mother of God there is a ribbon with the name of the icon. On the throne there is a jug with a beautiful white branch.
Another famous list was kept in the Church of the Assumption in Mogiltsy. The bottom of the copy depicts a beautiful blooming lily on which stands the Son of God. The mother supports the baby with one hand, holds a white branch with the other, and Angels hover above her head. The Church of the Assumption was mentioned in their works by Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alexander Griboyedov. The church has now been revived and houses a modern copy of "The Unfading Color" since the ancient copy disappeared under Soviet rule.
Lists of miraculous icons can be seen by visiting the following holy places:
Pilgrims come en masse to Greece to Mount Athos to admire the amazing image of the Virgin Mary and tell her about their troubles, asking for healing for themselves and their relatives. Orthodox believe that they will receive healing or relief from illness, peace, help and resolution of family problems. The Holy Fathers warn that Mother helps only with sincere prayer, if the request for “help” comes from the heart, only with faith.
Athonite priests compare the tender branches on the images with the pure souls of people. This means that without vital moisture, plants wither, and without true faith and love, plants become stale. human soul, its most positive features disappear. But after sincere prayer from the all-encompassing unconditional love The soul of God and the Mother of God can be reborn to a new righteous life, just as the miraculous branches in sacred icon painting are reborn.
The main place in the house should be given to Jesus Christ and the Savior. For home interior There are no strict rules for the placement of icon paintings, as for churches. “Fadeless Color” can be placed in any place convenient for quiet prayer. The main thing is to highlight the “red corner” of the image, place it above the other lists (except for Christ), and decorate it, as is customary in Orthodoxy. Placement in cluttered cabinets is unacceptable, and there is no need to place any items next to the shrine. foreign objects, except for the immediate details decorating the Virgin Mary.
The Icon of the Mother of God "Unfading Color" is my favorite. This, from my point of view, is the most beautiful icon dedicated to Her. It belongs to the “Akathist” type, since it embodies in colors one of the literary epithets of praise in honor of the Mother of God. The day of celebration of the icon is April 16.
I made a selection ancient icons Our Lady "Unfading Color", among them there are Greek icons. And in the Balkans it turns out that its own version of this iconographic type of the Mother of God “Everfading Rose” is very common. The most famous is in the Esphigmen monastery on Mount Athos.
Icon of the Mother of God "Unfading Rose".Esphigmen monastery. Athos
Icon of the Mother of God "Unfading Color". History and symbolism
The Icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Flower” is not very often found in Russian churches today. But everyone who sees it, at first sight, is attracted by its unearthly purity and tenderness. His main feature- an image of the Virgin Mary holding the Divine Infant on one hand, and in the other - beautiful flower. Most often it is a white lily.
According to legend, it was once upon a time that Archangel Gabriel presented it to the Mother of God as a sign of the good news that she would become the Mother of God himself. This flower is of utmost importance in the symbolism of the “Unfading Flower” icon, denoting the deep spiritual purity of the Mother of God, who was placed by the Lord above even the disembodied Angels.
Icon "Unfading Color". Tikhon Filatiev. Moscow. XVII century
The icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Flower” or, according to the second name, “Fragrant Flower” first appeared in the 17th century in Greece. Her unusual appearance arose as the embodiment in colors of the words of the Akathist - a solemn chant read in honor of the Mother of God. In it, the Most Pure Virgin is called “the root of virginity and the unfading color of purity.”
The appearance of the icon “Fadeless Color” was influenced by the tradition of writing Orthodox icon"Praise to the Mother of God", the earliest Russian copy of which dates back to the 14th century. This was the first icon created on the basis of the ancient akathist dedicated to the Mother of God.
The reason for its creation was the miraculous deliverance of Constantinople from the enemy invasion through the mediation of the Mother of God. On the icon, the Prophets who once spoke about the birth of the Virgin Mary are written with the symbols that served as her prototype. So the Prophet Aaron holds a rod, on the top of which you can see a wonderful flower.
This image is associated with the ancient tradition of the Church. It says that once upon a time God, through the prophet Moses, determined only the descendants of the clan of Aaron to be Old Testament priests. But later, representatives of other clans began to protest, also laying claim to the honor of the priesthood. Then, in order to stop the strife, it was decided to get an answer from above. For this purpose, the rods of representatives of the twelve tribes of the Jewish people were left in the Jewish temple.
After some time, it was discovered that the eleven wands remained unchanged. But on the rod of the descendants of Levi, on which the name of his grandson, Aaron, was written, an almond flower appeared. Moreover, it did not dry out and, later, produced fruit. This phenomenon finally convinced everyone of the chosenness of the family that served in the temple of Jerusalem.
In the Christian tradition, the miracle with Aaron's rod is considered as follows. The rod itself, blooming with a fragrant flower, is a symbol of the pure and immaculate Virgin Mary. And the fruit that appeared on it is the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. Therefore, on the icon “Praise to the Mother of God” they sometimes began to depict the Mother of God with a flower branch in her hands.
Thus, the authors of the “Unfading Color” icon, having borrowed this version of the image, isolated it into an independent iconographic plot. Its development was also influenced by the process of literal embodiment in Christian painting of the words of various liturgical books and hymns, especially the thanksgiving canon of Joseph the Songwriter, written in the 9th century. In them, the appearance of the Mother of God is shown by prototype symbols:
Almost all of these meanings, somewhat earlier, began to be displayed in Catholic painting. The 15th-16th centuries is the time when special compositions appeared there in the form of allegories called “Concepcio immaculata”, which means “ Immaculate Conception”, which in the form of engravings began to be included in prayer collections. Probably, these engravings also influenced the emergence of the Greek version of the “Unfading Color” icon.
It is believed that the first such icon was most likely painted in Constantinople. Then, despite the Turkish yoke, more and more new variants began to appear in Greece. She was especially revered in Thessaloniki. One of the copies of the “Unfading Flower” icon was created on Mount Athos and, around the end of the 17th century, brought to Russia.
In the 18th century, both in Greece and Russia, many other versions of the icon appeared, different from the first image. This century, known for its love of pomp and multi-figure, awarded the image big amount new parts. Crowns or crowns appear on the heads of Christ and his Mother. The rose that appears in the hands of the Divine Infant often becomes a flower of purity.
Sometimes graceful branches or even entire garlands of flowers are depicted around the figure of the Virgin Mary, placed in beautiful flowerpots, and turned into pedestals.
Very often the Virgin Mary holds a scepter covered with the most beautiful flowers. Many symbols appear around her: a candle, a tree of paradise, a censer, a staircase leading from earth to heaven, royal chambers, the moon, and so on. They seem to clearly demonstrate the feelings of admiration and praise contained in the words of Christian hymnography.
Here we see some influence of the Catholic tradition with its splendor of forms and love for detail, which was not initially characteristic of Orthodox icon painting.
How does the “Fadeless Color” icon help?
The icon is popular primarily among young girls and boys, since, according to ancient tradition, they pray to her for the preservation of girlish and youthful purity and chastity, protection from temptations, which are so common in modern world. Also, before the image of the “Unfading Flower”, a prayer is made for marriage or marriage, so that the Mother of God sends a worthy and decent husband or wife. Older people ask before the image for help in the fight against spiritual and carnal passions. In addition, it helps to overcome adversity and misunderstanding in family life.
There is a wonderful akathist to the “Unfading Color” icon, praising the Virgin Mary in the most sublime terms. In it, the Mother of God is called the “inexhaustible source of love” and immortality.
Orthodox hymnography also created a troparion and a prayer to the “Unfading Color” icon, which are read in front of the image by everyone who has a request to the Mother of God or wants to glorify her and thank her for her help.
Prayer for marriage in front of the icon "Unfading Color"
“Oh, Most Holy and Immaculate Mother of the Virgin, hope of Christians and refuge for sinners!
Protect all those who come running to You in misfortune, hear our groans, incline Your ear to our prayer, O Lady and Mother of our God, do not despise those who require Your help and do not reject us sinners, enlighten us and teach us: do not depart from us, Your servants, for our murmuring.
Be our Mother and Patroness, we entrust ourselves to Your merciful protection. Lead us sinners to a quiet and serene life; Let us pay for our sins. O Mother Mary, our most kind and quick Intercessor, cover us with Your intercession. Protect us from enemies visible and invisible, soften the hearts of evil people who rebel against us.
O Mother of our Lord Creator! You are the root of virginity and the unfading flower of purity and chastity, send help to us who are weak and overwhelmed by carnal passions and wandering hearts. Enlighten our spiritual eyes, so that we may see the ways of God’s truth.
By the grace of Your Son, strengthen our weak will in fulfilling the commandments, so that we will be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes and may be justified by Your wonderful intercession at the terrible judgment of Your Son. To him we give glory, honor and worship, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen".
Icon "Unfading Color". Greece
This article contains: everything about the icon of the unfading color and prayer to it - information taken from all over the world, the electronic network and spiritual people.
In front of the icon of the “Unfading Flower” of the Mother of God, prayers are offered for the preservation of a righteous life, for faithful marriage, asking for a happy marriage, preservation of purity and chastity, for deliverance from carnal warfare when entering married life.
The spoken prayer to the “Unfading Color” icon has the meaning of pure and fiery, helps in deciding difficult situations in family. The Icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” is one of the most popular among Christians, revealing its beauty to the world.
The icon depicts the Mother of God holding a flower in her hand.
It has the meaning of the permanence of virginity and the immaculate life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church of Orthodox Christianity appeals to the Most Pure One in this way, calling her the Unfading Flower.
The world is presented with several versions of icons that differ from each other. One of these icons shows the face of the Most Holy Theotokos with the Divine Child standing on the left, who holds a scepter and orb in his hands.
Read prayer at home and in church
It is possible to read the prayer while being under the shadow of the Church, or at home. In any case, it will have meaning and will be effective if you handle it with love and faith. Otherwise, the Most Holy Theotokos will not be able to hear you and the problems will remain unresolved.
Be sure to purchase the “Fadeless Color” icon. You can place it in your room and offer prayers in front of it daily, asking for solutions to problems, improvement in your marriage, happiness for your children, etc.
You can light a candle in front of the icon to make it easier to concentrate on your desire.
The “Unfading Color” icon has a wonderful meaning. There is evidence that on the day of the celebration of the icon, April 16, in the Samara region, a pensioner woman saw the miraculous face of the Most Holy Theotokos with an unfading color appear on her window.
Prayer to save the family
There are many prayer words with which Orthodox Christians address the Mother of God in front of the “Unfading Color” icon. Everyone strives to achieve different things. Its meaning is used by those deceived in marriage, mothers who want to find happiness for their young children, as well as everyone who wants to lead decent life under the shadow of Christianity.
Prayer before the “Unfading Color” icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary is extremely effective, about which you can read a lot of evidence on the Internet.
Most often, holy words before the face help to obtain remission of sins and protection in the misfortunes of marriage. Prayer helps to ensure that the Lady hears her and helps with her advice and miraculous power. She is able to grant a quiet and serene life, especially helping those who have repented of their sins.
“Indestructible color” has the meaning of protecting visible and invisible enemies, softening evil hearts. It is also used to reduce carnal desires and passions. Many wives and husbands turn to her in order to remain faithful in marriage when temptations arise, or when they are afraid of their occurrence.
Many married couples pray together to save their marriage and achieve harmony in their relationship. You can read amazing cases of healing and finding family happiness on various forums and Internet portals.
In Christianity, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, one of the most revered personalities and the greatest of Christian saints.
My husband and I have been married for 3 years. At first everything was fine: they understood each other perfectly, helped and supported each other in a difficult situation. But like any family, we had problems. Misunderstandings began, they began to understand each other less, and quarrels began. We tried to compromise, but this did little to help us solve family problems. We were ready to break up, but we really didn’t want to destroy what had been built so long and with love.
My grandmother, a very religious person, told me about an icon that helps with family problems, guides her wife on the true path and saves the family. This is the “Fadeless Color” icon.
It was here that I found a prayer to the icon, I read it every day, my soul becomes lighter and I notice how my relationship with my husband is improving.
“Mother of God, you endowed me with patience and wisdom. I don’t want to quarrel with my husband, protect our marriage from them. Share your intelligence and kindness with me. Amen!"
“Oh, great Mother of God, send me a worthy guy to be my husband. Let him love me and carry me in his arms. May I not know troubles, betrayals and betrayals in marriage. Amen!"
So we told you the icon of the Unfading Color, what helps where to hang it, what prayer is read before it, you now also know
The icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Flower” was created in the 17th century on Mount Athos. As an example, the writings of Byzantine akathists were used, where the Mother of God and the Child of God are compared to flowers that never wither. In the icon, the Mother of God holds her Child in her right hand, and in her left hand there is a lily flower, which symbolizes purity. It is worth noting that many of the “Unfading Flower” icons are different from each other, but at the same time, they always have a flower in the hands of the Mother of God, either a lily or a rose. Some sources indicate that earlier the image was painted differently, and the Mother of God sat on a throne and held a scepter entwined with flowers in her hands. After a while, the small details were removed from the canvas, and the scepter was replaced with a flower.
Despite the fact that the “Fadeless Color” icon has a special meaning specifically for women, anyone can turn to it for help. Every year, pilgrims to Mount Athos can become eyewitnesses of a real miracle. Throughout the year, people bring white lily flowers to the image and before the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, the withered stems are filled with strength and begin to produce new buds. The celebration of this icon takes place every year, and this happens on April 16th.
The power of this image was known back in ancient times. People wore it on their chest to protect themselves from various troubles. Prayerful appeals to the icon help maintain chastity and a righteous life. There is a legend that it is this image of the Virgin Mary that allows the fair sex to preserve their beauty and youth for many years. In ancient times, this information was considered a secret, and it was passed down from generation to generation through the female line. It is believed that sincere prayer will help solve many family problems.
The icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Unfading Color” is of great importance for single girls, since they turn to her with a request to choose a worthy life partner. In their prayers, girls can also ask for a successful marriage and family happiness. Often this image is used to bless the bride before marriage. Young ladies pray for the preservation of chastity. There is a huge amount of evidence that the image helps to recover from many diseases. Prayer before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Unfading Color” helps to cope with existing life trials and various emotional experiences. You can turn to the image to receive love and recognition from others.
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Those in need of consolation come to the Most Pure One for help, since prayer to the icon can help cope with any grief that has befallen them. Young girls turn to the Mother of God for help in finding a good life partner. What is the meaning of the “Unfading Color” icon, what does it help with and how to pray correctly - you can learn about everything in this article.
The significance of this image is great for Orthodox believers. On it, the Most Pure Mother of God holds Her Divine Son on one hand, and in the other hand a white lily. It is the lily that is the symbol of virginity and purity of the One who is called the Brideless Bride. On some lists there are slight differences in the image: instead of lilies there is a pink branch, and the baby of the Blessed Virgin is either on the right or on the left hand. But the meaning and miraculous power of such images are the same.
The face of the Queen of Heaven is depicted as soft and gentle, and it seems that only by looking at Her image can one relieve sorrow and anxiety. The Icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” is one of the most beautiful images, radiating tenderness and joy. Prayer to the icon gives strength to the believer and guides him on the righteous path, helps to preserve beauty and youth.
Turning to the Mother of God before the miraculous image gives understanding between loved ones, helps solve family problems that spouses face, and helps maintain a loving relationship. Although this image of the Most Holy One is considered female, every believer can pray in front of it.
