"Softener of Evil Hearts": two versions of Russian kindness. Strong prayer softening evil hearts

Complete collection and description: prayer of the mother of God with seven arrows for enemies for the spiritual life of a believer.

There are a great many images of the Holy Virgin depicted on icons and lists from them, one of the most revered and famous is the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts”, also referred to as the “Seven Arrows”. Today it is revered as miraculous, and the prayer for the softening of evil hearts is used by believers as a petition for recovery from serious illnesses, elimination of anger and intolerance, cure for serious infections, and granting peace and tranquility.

Iconographic reference

The icon depicts the Mother of God alone. Moreover, there is a difference between the icons "Softener of evil hearts" and "Seven-shooter".

In the first case, the Virgin is pierced by swords, located three on the right and left, and the seventh below.

In the second, the Virgin is pierced by arrows, three on one side and four on the other. Swords and arrows are a prototype of the deep sadness that the Great Benefactor carried in her soul all her life.

Finding an ancient icon

The following has long been known about the first glorification of the "Seven-shooter" image. A peasant from one of the districts of the Vologda province for a long time suffered from pain in his legs and limped heavily, it was very difficult for him to walk and the man's body was very relaxed. He was treated for a long time by many healers and healers, but nothing helped him. But only the Mother of God was able to restore his lost health.

Once, during a dream, a commanding voice was heard, instructing him to climb the church bell tower, find there an ancient icon of the Theotokos and pray fervently before it. Only then will he be granted the desired healing from a serious illness. The peasant came to the temple twice, talked about the "night order" and tried to fulfill the decree given to him in a dream vision, but the ministers of the church did not believe him and did not let him into the bell tower. For the third time, seeing the persistence of the ailing lame man, the acolytes went to meet him: the invalid went up to the belfry and immediately found the icon. She was lying in the dust by the stairs and the ringers, not noticing the shrine under their feet, walked straight along it, as if on an ordinary board. The icon was immediately cleaned of dust, washed of dirt, and a prayer service was served. The peasant, who prayed earnestly during the service, soon received the coveted healing.

Prayer Rules

Prayer for the softening of evil hearts is one of the most powerful prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. In order for the requested to be realized as quickly as possible, it is necessary:

• come to an Orthodox monastery;
• put a candle in front of the icon of Jesus Christ;
• kiss the lips and forehead to the Holy Crucifix;
• go to the icon "Softener of evil hearts" or "Seven-shooter", light a candle and read a prayer (you can pray in your own words).

You can pray at home in front of the icon. To do this, you need to purchase a candle in the church, light it during prayer and ask the Queen of Heaven for help in business and intercession before the Lord for the bestowal of Divine Grace.

Prayer before the icon

According to a long-established tradition, before the face of the Holy Virgin, they pray for their enemies, for the mitigation of enmity between people and for the bestowal of a feeling of mercy.

Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but our arrows, which torment You, are horrified. Do not give us, merciful Mother, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, Thou art truly evil hearts Softening.

To the Chosen Virgin Mary, the highest of all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we appeal with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, as our earthly one, and do with us according to Your mercy, let's call you ti:

Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

O much-sorrowful Mother of God, softening of evil hearts and surpassing all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the earth, accept our many painful sighs and save us under the shelter of Your mercy. We don’t know of any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as if you have boldness to the One Who is Born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we will unstoppably reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the One God now and forever, and till the end of time. Amen.

O who will not please Thee, Virgin of Grace, who will not sing of Your mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us in the evil of the perishing, dissolve our hearts with love and send Your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace to those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You stretch out Your love for us, if the world drives us - You accept us, give us the grace-filled power of patience - to endure the trials in this world without grumbling. Oh lady! Soften the hearts of evil people who rise up against us, so that their hearts do not perish in evil - but implore, O Gracious One, Your Son and our God, let their hearts die in peace, but the devil - the father of malice - be put to shame! We, singing Your mercy to us, evil, indecent, we sing to You, O Wonderful Lady Virgin of Grace, hear us at this hour, contrite hearts of those who have, protect us with peace and love for each other and for our enemies, eradicate from us all malice and enmity, let us sing to You and Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Important! Your desire will be fulfilled only if it does not contradict the Commandments of the Lord and if it is the Will of God!

The myrrh-streaming miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is kept on Maiden's Field in Moscow, in the Church of Michael the Archangel. The celebration of the icon, also called "Simeon's prophecy", takes place annually on August 26 and on the week of All Saints.

Strong prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God - Softening of evil hearts

The prayer addressed to the Mother of God of Seven Arrows “Softening of Evil Hearts” (other names are “Seven Arrows”, “Simeon's Prophecy”) is aimed at appeasing and calming the warring people. Before the icon of the Mother of God "Simeon's Prophecy" they pray for their enemies, asking to soften their hearts. The icon of the Mother of God of Seven Arrows also helps to alleviate mental anguish, overcome hostility in relationships, and instills mercy in people's hearts.

The text of the prayer of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows “Softening of evil hearts”

It is necessary to pray to the Most Pure Mother of God in front of her icon “Seven Arrows” (“Softener of Evil Hearts”) using the following texts:

Description of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Softener of Evil Hearts” (“Seven Arrows”)

The face of the Mother of God “Softener of evil hearts” is very similar to the “Seven-shooter” icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, therefore both of them are united by the name “Seven-shooter”. The difference between them lies in the location of the arrows:

• at the “Seven-shot” arrow, which pierced the heart of the Virgin, are located on two sides: three - on one side, four - on the other;
• the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts” has the following arrangement of arrows: three on the left, three on the right side, one on the bottom.

On the icon “Softening of Evil Hearts”, the Most Pure Mother of God is depicted alone, with her heart pierced by seven swords (arrows). Sometimes there is also a variety where the Blessed Virgin Mary is written with the baby Christ on her knees. Seven swords (arrows) are a symbol of the prophecy given by St. Simeon the God-Receiver in the Jerusalem Temple during the Candlemas. He predicted that many trials, sorrow and grief were prepared for the lot of the Mother of God at the sight of how her Son would suffer. The swords were not chosen by chance: they mean bloodshed.

The number 7 itself is also endowed with symbolic meaning. In Holy Scripture, 7 is a sign of completeness, an excess of something. In the case of an icon, this is the fullness of grief and anguish of the heart that fell to the lot of the Blessed Virgin Mary during her earthly life, the fullness of her sorrow. The Mother of God suffers not so much because of the torments of Jesus Christ, but because of the seven deadly human sins that pierce her soul. Thus, swords (arrows) also act as a symbol of sinful passions.

The origin of the icon of the “seven-shooter” Mother of God (“Softener of evil hearts”)

The icon of the “Seven Arrows” Mother of God is extremely revered among believers. The Vologda region is considered to be the birthplace of the icon. Initially, she stayed in the Church of St. John the Theologian, which was located on the banks of the Toshni River. This river flows near Vologda. There is one curious legend about its origin.

A legend tells about a peasant from the Kadnikovsky district, who for many years suffered from incurable lameness. Once he had a dream in which the Divine voice told that his illness would be healed if he found the icon of the Most Holy Mother of God in the bell tower of the Theological Church, prayed to her with faith, asked for a cure.

The peasant came to the temple, told about his dream, asked to be let inside the bell tower, but the clergy refused to fulfill his request, and so 2 times. The man came for the third time, and his perseverance with perseverance did their job. The peasant was allowed to climb the bell tower, and he immediately found the image of the “Seven-shot” Mother of God.

The icon performed the function of a staircase, and the bell ringers simply walked along it, not suspecting anything. Terrified by the accidental blasphemy, the clergy cleaned and washed the image well, brought it into proper shape, and then served a prayer service, during which the peasant prayed fervently. Immediately after this, a miracle happened: his illness receded, he was completely healed. So the Orthodox Church acquired another icon - the image of the “Seven-pointed” Blessed Virgin Mary.

The image of the “Seven-shot” Mother of God received special fame in 1830, when a cholera epidemic raged in Vologda. The inhabitants of the city held a procession around the city walls, led by an icon. After that, the disease subsided, and soon the epidemic stopped completely.

The miraculous icon disappeared from the Church of St. John the Theologian after the fateful year 1917. No services have been held here since 1930. The parish resumed its activities in 2001, but the icon of the Mother of God of Seven Arrows has not yet returned to its homeland.

In what cases should one turn to the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Softener of Evil Hearts”?

By reading a strong prayer before the image of the Most Holy Mother of God “Softening of Evil Hearts”, you can improve relations between family members, between relatives and close people, between husband and wife, between children and their parents.

The “seven-shooter” Mother of God is able to protect from outbursts of anger, anger and irritation (both her own and other people), from other people's intolerance. The icon helps with any enmity between members of the family or society. The Mother of God is also prayed to during hostilities: she is asked for protection from an enemy attack.

Thank you for the text of the prayer! Children (son and daughter) are at enmity with each other, hate each other, it's just that I no longer have the strength to see all this and endure. A mother's heart hurts. I will pray to the Seven-shot Mother of God. Let her help them come to their senses.

Blessed Virgin Mary, soften our evil hearts, pray to the Lord for us sinners! Pray to God for all my relatives, make sure that they stop being at enmity with each other!

I WILL PRAY TO THE MOTHER OF GOD FOR MY CHILDREN. I HAVE THREE OF THEM.

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The prayer for help addressed to the Mother of God Virgin Mary is one of the most powerful petitions of the Lord. There are a lot of images of the Queen of Heaven depicted on icons and lists, and one of them is the miraculous Mother of God of the Seven Arrows.

This face of the Blessed Virgin is considered one of the most powerful icons in the Orthodox church world. For many centuries in a row, Orthodox believers have called for the help and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary through this image.

Prayer to the Icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows"

The icon depicts the Virgin Mary, without the Son of God Jesus Christ, her heart is pierced by seven arrows or swords. Why just seven? In the Orthodox world, the number seven denotes the "fullness" of anything.

This image of the Most Pure Theotokos symbolizes the fullness of all the grief that Mary experienced during her lifetime, the weapon passed through the soul, through her sorrows and heart diseases. Also, there is another vision of this image: the seven arrows are the seven sinful passions of a person, which the Most Holy Theotokos can easily read in any heart.

A strong prayer to the icon of the "Seven Arrows" helps everyone who asked for help, which is why, every day in the church of the most holy of the angels Michael, many people gather to ask the Virgin Mary for help.

What prayer to read to the "Seven-shooter" icon

Orthodox believers ask the Virgin Mary for reconciliation between the warring, deliverance from hardness of heart, deliverance from anger and hatred towards anyone. The prayer of the “Seven-shot” Mother of God - “Softening of Evil Hearts” is called to give people hope that mercy, kindness and love will reign in the world, there will be no place for enmity, anger and rage.

The images of the Mother of God “Seven Arrows” and “Softener of Evil Hearts” are often confused, since they are almost identical, the only difference is that in the first case, arrows pierce the Virgin Mary, and in the second, swords pierce. But among the people, as a rule, both images are referred to as the Mother of God "Seven-shot".

The prayer to the Theotokos of the Seven Arrows is pronounced at her miraculous face in these words:

“O long-suffering Mother of God, who exalted all the daughters of the earth, in her purity and in the multitude of sufferings that you transferred to the lands, accept our painful sighs and save us under the shelter of your mercy. We don’t know any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as having boldness to the One born from Thee, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we unstoppably reach the Kingdom of Heaven, even with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the one God now and forever, and till the end of time. Amen".

Prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God - how to ask correctly

In order for the petition to the Mother of God to come true in the fastest way, you need to follow some rules:

• Go to an Orthodox church;
• Put a candle for health in front of the icon of the Virgin;
• Pray before the icon of the Son of God Jesus Christ;
• Buy a candle with which you will pray at home;
• Returning home, retire to a separate room, put a candle in front of the image of the Virgin and ask the Queen of Heaven for help in matters disturbing the soul.

Today, the miraculous myrrh-streaming image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is kept in Moscow, on Maiden Field, in the Church of the Archangel Michael.

Days of veneration of the holy face:

The image of the Blessed Virgin, pierced by seven arrows, is revered according to the new style on August 13 (old style - August 26).

Most importantly, do not be afraid to seek help from the Lord God, the Mother of God, Jesus Christ or God's Saints and Great Martyrs. Sincere prayer is a powerful weapon to solve any problems.

Not a single conspiracy, not a single magical deed can be compared with prayer in terms of the power of influence. God commanded people to turn to him for help, and not to the dark forces of the devil. Any appeal to the Lord must begin with the prayer "Our Father", and then ask for the indulgence of God's grace, healing from an illness or solving a problem.

Do not be afraid to turn to the Lord, he will hear everyone and help even in the most insoluble situation.

God bless you!

See also the video prayer to the Most Pure Theotokos “Softener of Evil Hearts”.

There are a great many images of the Holy Virgin depicted on icons and lists from them, one of the most revered and famous is the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts”, also referred to as the “Seven Arrows”. Today it is revered as miraculous, and the prayer for the softening of evil hearts is used by believers as a petition for recovery from serious illnesses, elimination of anger and intolerance, cure for serious infections, and granting peace and tranquility.

Iconographic reference

The icon depicts the Mother of God alone. Moreover, there is a difference between the icons "Softener of evil hearts" and "Seven-shooter".

Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts"

In the first case, the Virgin is pierced by swords, located three on the right and left, and the seventh below.

In the second, the Virgin is pierced by arrows, three on one side and four on the other. Swords and arrows are a prototype of the deep sadness that the Great Benefactor carried in her soul all her life.

Finding an ancient icon

The following has long been known about the first glorification of the "Seven-shooter" image. A peasant from one of the districts of the Vologda province for a long time suffered from pain in his legs and limped heavily, it was very difficult for him to walk and the man's body was very relaxed. He was treated for a long time by many healers and healers, but nothing helped him. But only the Mother of God was able to restore his lost health.

Icon "Seven Arrows"

Once, during a dream, a commanding voice was heard, instructing him to climb the church bell tower, find there an ancient icon of the Theotokos and pray fervently before it. Only then will he be granted the desired healing from a serious illness. The peasant came to the temple twice, talked about the "night order" and tried to fulfill the decree given to him in a dream vision, but the ministers of the church did not believe him and did not let him into the bell tower. For the third time, seeing the persistence of the ailing lame man, the acolytes went to meet him: the invalid went up to the belfry and immediately found the icon. She was lying in the dust by the stairs and the ringers, not noticing the shrine under their feet, walked straight along it, as if on an ordinary board. The icon was immediately cleaned of dust, washed of dirt, and a prayer service was served. The peasant, who prayed earnestly during the service, soon received the coveted healing.

Prayer Rules

Prayer for the softening of evil hearts is one of the most powerful prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. In order for the requested to be realized as quickly as possible, it is necessary:

"Softener of Evil Hearts" ("Simeon's Prophecy")

• come to an Orthodox monastery;
• in front of the icon of Jesus Christ;
• kiss the lips and forehead to the Holy Crucifix;
• go to the icon "Softener of evil hearts" or "Seven-shooter", light a candle and read a prayer (you can pray in your own words).

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You can pray at home in front of the icon. To do this, you need to purchase a candle in the church, light it during prayer and ask the Queen of Heaven for help in business and intercession before the Lord for the bestowal of Divine Grace.

Prayer before the icon

"Softener of evil hearts" icon of the Mother of God. Gallery of Shchigry icons.

According to a long-established tradition, before the face of the Holy Virgin, they pray for their enemies, for the mitigation of enmity between people and for the bestowal of a feeling of mercy.

Troparion, tone 5:

Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but our arrows, which torment You, are horrified. Do not give us, merciful Mother, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, Thou art truly evil hearts Softening.

To the Chosen Virgin Mary, the highest of all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we appeal with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, as our earthly one, and do with us according to Your mercy, let's call you ti:

Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Prayer 1

O much-sorrowful Mother of God, softening of evil hearts and surpassing all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the earth, accept our many painful sighs and save us under the shelter of Your mercy. We don’t know of any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as if you have boldness to the One Who is Born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we will unstoppably reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the One God now and forever, and till the end of time. Amen.

Prayer 2

O who will not please Thee, Virgin of Grace, who will not sing of Your mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us in the evil of the perishing, dissolve our hearts with love and send Your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace to those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You stretch out Your love for us, if the world drives us - You accept us, give us the grace-filled power of patience - to endure the trials in this world without grumbling. Oh lady! Soften the hearts of evil people who rise up against us, so that their hearts do not perish in evil - but implore, O Gracious One, Your Son and our God, let their hearts die in peace, but the devil - the father of malice - be put to shame! We, singing Your mercy to us, evil, indecent, we sing to You, O Wonderful Lady Virgin of Grace, hear us at this hour, contrite hearts of those who have, protect us with peace and love for each other and for our enemies, eradicate from us all malice and enmity, let us sing to You and Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Important! Your desire will be fulfilled only if it does not contradict the Commandments of the Lord and if it is the Will of God!

The myrrh-streaming miraculous image is kept on Maiden's Field in Moscow, in the church of Michael the Archangel. The celebration of the icon, also called "Simeon's prophecy", takes place annually on August 26 and on the week of All Saints.

Akathist to the Mother of God in front of the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts".

Among Orthodox believers, a tradition has taken root to call the Mother of God by the name of the icons - for example, the Seven-shot Mother of God. A separate prayer is indeed written for each image - taking into account its historical features. But at the same time, the Mother of God remains alone.

Prayer of the Mother of the Seven Arrows

The Mother of God deserved such wide veneration during her lifetime. The first Christians loved her very much, recognizing the unique spiritual height that distinguished her from childhood. "Seven Arrows" very well reflects the difficult fate that awaited Mary during the divine plan to save people.

The image belongs to a rare type, in which the Virgin is depicted alone, without the Child or saints. In this way, her feelings are emphasized, brought to the fore. When the archangel Gabriel appeared to the young Virgin and announced that she would be the one who would give birth to the Savior, it was unexpected. Mary read about this girl in the Holy Scriptures, dreamed of only being her servant. But it turned out that the honor is her own.

She agreed to whatever the Lord wanted. And this is not only an honorable duty that made her known to the whole world, but a huge burden of torment:

• watch the Son die on the cross;
• take down from the cross and bury His body;
• long years to dwell on earth without Him.

Therefore, they pray to the Seven-shot Mother of God, who softens the most evil hearts, when support is needed in trials. The image helps to reconcile those who are in a quarrel, calms the bitterness in the souls. You can improve relationships in the family: reconcile differences between husband and wife, children and the older generation. After all, the Immaculate Virgin is also part of the heavenly family, of which all Christians are members.

Composition

The icon of the Mother of God "Seven Arrows" shows the moment when suffering, like sharp swords, pierces the heart of the Blessed Virgin. This moment is well described in the Gospel: the wise prophet takes the little Christ into his arms. The pious elder Simeon, thanks to the illumination of God, was able to understand who was in front of him. Then he predicted to the Virgin Mary that she was destined to suffer a lot. Her consolation was prayer, the belief that God is good.

Was it easy for a young girl to travel many hundreds of kilometers on foot? She was pursued by the soldiers of King Herod, the family was destined to go to an unfamiliar country in order to save her Son. And this is just the beginning of the tests. How did the Virgin Mary feel when Christ left her to go on a sermon? After all, She knew how it should end. Not a word of protest or irritation escaped her lips. Neither despondency nor condemnation were characteristic of the one whom the Lord had chosen.

Suffering is depicted in the form of swords that pierce the tender body from different sides. There are two types of izvod, both of which have seven weapons. Their position differs slightly, but the image itself is considered identical today, only it can also be called "Simeon's Prophecy".

• The head of the Blessed Virgin is tilted to the right.
• She holds her hands in front of her at the level of her heart, either folding her palms or pointing to her wounds, sometimes her arms are crossed as a sign of obedience to the will of God.
• The Mother of God is wearing a red omophorion that completely hides the figure, except for the hands. It is red in color, which means suffering.

The image of the "Seven Arrows" shows the Mother of God during her suffering. But it should be noted that at this moment her face is full of wisdom, silence, although sadness is visible in her eyes. Prayer became her refuge, faith gave her strength.

role model

Modern women can learn a lot from the simple Jewish girl Mary. Did she demand jewelry from her husband, constant attention from her son, recognition of her uniqueness from others? But she is smart, educated, beautiful and worthy of all praise. But her lot was prayer and work for the glory of God. And not because someone forced her - her heart called for this. The Mother of God on the icon "Seven Arrows" also stands before God. Her head is slightly tilted, her hands in a prayerful gesture.

Her face is not distorted by crying or despair, although her heart is pierced by seven arrows. True, traditionally they are depicted as double-edged blades. Apparently, this is how the icon painter wanted to emphasize the special severity of the suffering that the Most Pure One endured. Indeed, for her fragile heart, any sin seems an unbearable burden.

The Mother of God, as she is depicted on the Seven Arrows icon, still gives her prayer to people today. She is also wounded by our sins. Let Christ already in heaven, sit next to the Father, her soul hurts for all Christians. Offended, abandoned, destitute - everyone will find shelter and protection from evil hearts.

What to pray for

What can console you in a difficult situation, when it seems that there is no way out, strength is running out, no light is visible? The prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God will make us remember that there is another world invisible to us. There are completely different laws and suffering helps to acquire incorruptible treasures. It is not for nothing that they are sent by God - through pain we cultivate patience, courage, we learn to pray. Even if they were sent to the Blessed Virgin, what can we say about other people who are spiritually much less perfect.

The "seven-shot" Mother of God is also revered in the Catholic Church. Only there the image has a different name, although the composition is the same. Through prayers, many miracles have happened around him over the centuries. Before her death, the Mother of God promised not to leave the earthly world with her care, which she constantly proves with miraculous help. Many sick, destitute find protection in her. Such is the power of universal love. But do not forget the Lord in your prayers, because it was to Him that Saint Mary devoted her whole life from the very cradle.

The text of the prayer to the Icon of the Seven Arrows

Troparion, tone 5:

Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but our arrows, which torment You, are horrified. Do not give us, merciful Mother, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, Thou art truly evil hearts Softening.

Kondak:

To the Chosen Virgin Mary, the highest of all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we call with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, as our earthly one, and do with us according to your mercy, let us call you: Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Prayer:

O long-suffering Mother of God, Exceeding all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the lands, accept our many painful sighs and save us under the shelter of Your mercy. We don’t know any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as having boldness to the One born from Thee, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we unstoppably reach the Kingdom of Heaven, even with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the one God now and forever, and till the end of time. Amen.

Listen to the prayer to the Seven Arrow icon

Prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God - read and listen was last modified: July 8th, 2017 by Bogolub

We all face various challenges along the way. However, they can be dealt with through prayer. It can enlighten a person, give him strength and desire to fight. The main thing is sincere faith in the power of the religious text and observance of the main church canons. The topic of our today's article is the prayer to the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts".

The meaning and power of the image

The image of the Softening Evil Hearts icon is quite interesting. Here, first of all, the Virgin Mary is represented, pierced by seven swords. This figure was not chosen by chance, since from the very beginning of Christianity it denoted the fullness of everything that exists in the world. At the same time, the face of the Virgin is an opportunity for a person to feel all the suffering that the Queen of Heaven went through. However, not only this meaning is embedded in the seven-shooter icon. It is believed that in this case, the seven denotes the main human sins. This image seems to tell people that no atrocities will remain hidden from the Virgin.

Some Christians hang this icon on the wall opposite the front door of the house. However, before doing this, do not forget to thoroughly wash the place where you are going to hang it. Moreover, for the first time, the prayer will need to be read before the image ends up on the wall.

Read prayers with good intentions and bright thoughts. In this case, you will receive for your family the strongest amulet from people angry with you and envious people. Be sure to hang such an icon in front of the front door so that the Virgin Mary sees everyone entering your house. So you protect your loved ones from the negative energy that comes from ill-wishers.

It is very important to buy a candle in the church and light it in front of the icon every time you are going to pronounce this sacred text.

Video "The miraculous image" Softening of Evil Hearts "of the Mother of God"

From the video you will learn the meaning of the icon "Softener of Evil Hearts", and in what cases you need to turn to the holy face.

When relationship problems arise in a Christian's life or evil shows its face, he knows who to seek help and what to do. Prayer to the icon of the Seven-shot Mother of God will provide support in appeasing the current situation. The Blessed Mother of God will soften evil hearts and suggest ways of reconciliation. The prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God extinguishes irritability, anger, and dispels the atmosphere of impatience.

Seven-shot Icon of the Mother of God

The text of the prayer "Softener of evil hearts Seven-shooter" is small, but very informative. It is good to supplement the prayer with the troparion and kontakion of the Mother of God. These are small prayer texts representing hymns and thanksgiving words in honor of the Blessed Mother of God.

Troparion, tone 5
Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and quench the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the narrowness of our soul. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and kiss Your wounds, but our arrows, which torment You, are horrified. Do not give us, merciful Mother, to perish in our hardness of heart and from the hardness of our neighbors, Thou art truly evil hearts Softening.

Kontakion
To the Chosen Virgin Mary, the highest of all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we call with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, as our earthly one, and do with us according to your mercy, let us call you: Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Prayer
O long-suffering Mother of God, Exceeding all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the lands, accept our many painful sighs and save us under the shelter of Your mercy. We don’t know any other refuge and warm intercession for You, but, as having boldness to the One born from Thee, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we unstoppably reach the Kingdom of Heaven, even with all the saints we will sing in the Trinity to the one God now and forever, and till the end of time. Amen.

The prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God is a warm petition for protection against evil arrows, which symbolically denote negative words, unseemly deeds and deeds, thoughts directed against someone.

The text of the prayer “Softening evil hearts” will melt cold relationships, make you think and quickly pacify the anger that possibly captures you as a result of emotional arousal.

"Softener of evil hearts" a prayer that will melt a cold relationship

The prayer “Softening of evil hearts” contains the following words: we are horrified by our arrows, which torment you. They warn the praying person against the consequences of their own emotions and stop the soul from rash actions. It is in the state of excited emotions that sins are most often committed.

Description of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Softener of Evil Hearts" ("Seven Arrows")

There is the Seven-shot Icon of the Mother of God, the prayer that is the strongest in terms of brevity of the statement of the petition in extreme situations, when you need to quickly change the situation and calm the wave of evil.

The icon has been revered in Orthodoxy for over 500 years. Although there is a dispute about the timing among connoisseurs, but this does not affect her divine power.

The icon has been revered in Orthodoxy for over 500 years.

She is depicted alone, without the baby Jesus Christ, with 7 arrows. They are placed differently, sometimes 3 units on the right and left, and 1 on the bottom or in a ratio of 3 and 4 on the side of both shoulders. This does not change the essence, and the number of arrows is not accidental.

It symbolizes the 7 deadly sins and the pain that the Mother of God experienced during the crucifixion of her Son. In the prayer “Softening evil hearts” there are such words about this: Above all the daughters of the earth, according to His purity and according to countless sufferings.

When praying to the Seven-shot Icon of the Mother of God, you can light 7 candles, as if symbolizing the burning of sins. The desire to get rid of them and prevent the development of a deep conflict between the warring parties.

Relations between a man and a woman

What exactly does the prayer “Softening Evil Hearts” of the Seven-shot Mother of God help with?

Since the prayer of the Seven-shot Mother of God is small, it is easy to learn it and be always fully armed. Because it helps in:

• work conflicts;
• household, family situations;
• unexpected evil disputes and quarrels.