The Orthodox Church on May 14, June 3 and December 22 celebrates the feast of the icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy". The first part of the image is the man standing in front of the icon, whose eyes and hands are facing the Mother of God. It is located in the lower left corner. The image of the Mother of God itself refers to the "Hodegetria" type. Below usually there is either the beginning of the story about the miracle of St. Dimitry of Rostov, or part of the prayer for the icon "Unexpected Joy". The infant is pictured on the icon with open wounds on the body.
The History of the Icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy"
The legend tells about the appearance of the Mother of God with the God-given man. It was described by Saint of Rostov in his work "Runo Irrigated". The man suffered from sin , which he could not overcome. After each violation of the promise, he asked for forgiveness from the icon of the Mother of God. One fine day before committing sin, the man again turned to the icon and, walking away, he noticed that the Mother of God turned to him face-to-face, and on the body of the Bogomladenets wounds appeared, from which the blood flowed. This event seriously affected the man, and he felt a spiritual purification and for ever forgot about his sin. This story became the basis for writing the famous icon.
The most famous image is located in the temple of Elijah the Prophet, who is in Moscow. Several lists were made with this icon, which also showed their strength and worked miracles. Every day people come to the image and turn to the Higher Powers with their problems.
How does the icon "Unexpected Joy" help?
Throughout life, a person commits different actions and experiences feelings, for example, envy, anger, etc. All this negatively affects the internal state. By turning to the icon, the believer can find joy, peace, find his true path and purpose. For example, during different historical periods during wars women prayed at the image of the return of their husbands, and the desired result became reality.
In order to receive help, it is necessary to read the prayer before the icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy" and then lay out everything that lies on the soul. Many women who want to become pregnant are treated with this request for a face and soon the desire is realized. The icon helps to heal from various diseases, for example, there is evidence that people got rid of deafness and blindness. The icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy" will help to strengthen faith and give hope at the best of times. If you read the prayer for the family before this way, you can improve relations, get rid of hostility, conflicts and other problems. Before the icon, you can pray for various family problems, most importantly, do it with a pure heart. Lonely people can ask the Higher Forces for help in finding the other half. Before the icon prayers are read about earthly affairs. For example, you can get protection from existing enemies, gossip and various troubles. The face will also help in solving material problems.
Certain rules, how to pray before the icon "Unexpected joy", no. The priests say that the main thing is to do it with a pure heart. It is recommended that you first contact your father in order to receive a blessing from him. If the text of the prayer is difficult to remember, you can read it from the sheet, but it's important to write everything yourself. It is also possible to address the question with your own words, most importantly, speak from the heart without any thoughts.
Prayer for the icon "Unexpected Joy" sounds like this:
This is the most important prayer of addressing this icon, but there are also other texts that are used depending on the situation, that is, considering what exactly one should ask the Higher Powers. You can also read Akathist to the icon "Unexpected Joy".