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Where in the house to hang icons correctly; how to protect yourself from the evil eye
The main human need is to be happy. He is happy when all is well with his family and warmth in his house. What saints will help save the hearth from troubles and someone else’s eyes?
This icon occupies the first and most important place among others in the heart of an Orthodox person. There is no image of Jesus in the house – there is no master. Therefore, if you are not a supporter of keeping icons at home, then this will be enough for you, since God is almighty and believers ask him about everything in the world:
– about peace and quiet in the house;
– about healing in serious illnesses;
– about getting rid of empty and endless worries;
– about belief in yourself and the chosen path;
– about protection from evil and envious people.
Do not place icons behind glass or inside bookshelves. If you do not want them to be in a prominent place, carry them with you.
It is generally accepted that if there is no icon of the Kazan Mother of God in the house, then there is no mistress in the house. In Russia, the image of the patroness was presented to the bride during the marriage ceremony, because this icon must be in the family.
There are legends about its miraculous, healing properties. In ancient times, not only ordinary people, but also members of the royal family turned to her for help.
What do they pray to the face of the Mother of God?
– for children and about harmony and well-being in family life;
– about healing and spiritual insight;
– about choosing the right path and making the right decision;
– about support in difficult life situations.
It is better to choose early morning or before bedtime for prayer. Before turning to the Intercessor, calm down all your negative emotions, let your heart, thoughts and soul calm down. Light a candle or an icon lamp and bow. If you do not know the prayer, it’s not scary, the Blogoroditsa will accept your request in simple words.
The best place to place it is on the east wall or corner on this side. The main thing is that there are no figurines and other paraphernalia of high life next to the image.
Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
In the old days, all the icons stood in one place, in a beautifully decorated, light place, which was called the iconostasis. Now the church is allowed to keep the image of the saint where it is convenient for a person to read prayers, the main thing is that there are no posters, paintings, televisions nearby, because this is not just an image, this is a person who once lived and did many good deeds in the world.
This is especially true of Nikolai the Pleasant, with whom incredible stories of healings, returns to life and punishments are associated.
Most often, they turn to the name of this saint for a miracle, since he knows how to fulfill desires.
He is prayed to:
– about the long-awaited pregnancy and imminent marriage;
– about getting rid of alcoholism and other addictions;
– about successful projects and successful passing of the exam.
Icon “Seven-shot” “Softening Evil Hearts”
This unusual image of the Mother of God with arrows is endowed with incredible power, since it has collected 7 human mortal sins, which, like daggers, pierce the heart of the Mother of God.
They pray to her:
– about peace and the resolution of any conflicts;
– about peace of mind in the family and good relations between spouses;
– about ending quarrels in the family, between children, at work and about forgiving offenders.
The icon should not just be at home, you need to talk to the image, read prayers to it, and then it will cover your house with its heavenly veil, and no trouble, trouble and illness will pass through it.
It is best to place the icon in front of the front door, it can be high under the ceiling, hiding from prying eyes with curtains, so it will protect family members from everyone entering the dwelling.
The icon became famous among the Orthodox for its miraculous features. One of such cases happened with Ivan the Terrible.
Preparing for a military campaign against Kazan, he asked for a long time for help in his actions, and indeed the enemy was defeated, Kazan was taken, and the army was intact.
Therefore, the icon is often addressed precisely in unsolvable life, dramatic situations, as well as
– for hope and faith;
– forgiveness of sins and liberation from black, evil, obsessive thoughts;
– for help in finding the right path.
Usually, the face of the Holy Trinity is hung next to the front door to protect the house from everything unkind that may enter it. If this is not possible, then the icon can be placed on the east wall together with others, hanging it above the rest.