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Prayer to give the mind before the icon of the Mother of God. Icon of the Mother of God “Increasing Mind”

In Russia, a prayer for increased intelligence and good luck in studies is said in the name of the tormentor Tatyana. It is with her face that students’ holidays are associated, and therefore requests for help in their studies relate only to her. This prayer is most often said before exams, and who knows better than students about its great power.

“Most Pure Mother of God, the House in which the Wisdom of God created for Himself, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Accept prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who worship Thy most pure image with faith and tenderness. Pray to Thy Son and our God to grant wisdom and strength to our rulers, to judges truth and impartiality, to shepherds spiritual wisdom, zeal and vigilance for our souls, to mentors humility, to children of obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, spirit of purity and truth.

And now, our All-sung, All-beloved Mother, give us more intelligence, pacify, unite those who exist in enmity and division and establish an insoluble union of love for them, convert all those who have lost their way from foolishness to the light of the truth of Christ, instruct the fear of God, abstinence and hard work, the word of wisdom and Grant soul-helping knowledge to those who ask, autumn to us with eternal joy, the brightest Cherubim and the most honest Serophim.

Prayer for increased intelligence for children to Saint Naum

More in Ancient Rus' The minor prophet Nahum was considered the mentor of all students, and from his day on, children were sent to study. It is not for nothing that these days they read prayers to him for parting words for his studies and the successful outcome of any exam. The prayer itself is small, which allows everyone to learn the prayer and use it even daily.

“In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Holy Father Naum,
Guide my youth to mind,
Give him a blessing for his ardent teaching,
Strengthen his memory, awaken his efforts.
Take his hand, drive away laziness and boredom.
Let this youth be quick in understanding and quick in learning.
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."

Text of the prayer for increasing the minds of children to Sergius of Radonezh

“O venerable and God-bearing Father Sergei! Look upon us graciously, and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of heaven. Strengthen our cowardice and confirm us in faith, so that we undoubtedly hope to receive all the good things from the mercy of the Master of God through your prayers. Through your intercession, ask for the gift of understanding science and grant us all the prayers that help us on the day Last Judgment You will be delivered from the right parts, and the right nations will be commoners and hear the blessed voice of the Lord Christ: “Come, with the blessing of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

The third prayer in front of the icon is increasing the mind and how it helps an adult and a child

Prayer helps with difficult academic issues and also helps the child focus on the material being studied. She can remind adults of everything long forgotten and encourage them to study again. That's why this prayer They advise everyone who is in any way connected with study and training.

“To the Most Pure Mother of God, the House, which the Wisdom of God created for Himself, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Receive prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who bow with faith and tenderness before Thy most pure image. Pray to Thy Son and our God to grant to our rulers wisdom and strength, to judges truth and impartiality, to shepherds spiritual wisdom, zeal and vigilance for our souls, to mentors humility, to children obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, spirit of purity and truth.

Addition of mind icon of the mother of God

The icon of the Mother of God depicts the Blessed Virgin and the Child of God with crowns on their heads. This icon for a long time It is one of the most important icons for prayers for increased intelligence and concentration. It is this icon, placed in a place for studying, that will help the student achieve more in his efforts. Of course, it is better not only to have an image of the Mother of God and Child at hand, but also to learn at least one prayer for guidance in your studies.

Prayer to King Solomon for increased intelligence

The prayer to King Solomon is considered one of the most powerful spells, so it must be used with extreme caution. According to legend, King Solomon himself read a prayer every time he had to make an important and difficult decision. So at this hour, we very often have to make difficult decisions that will directly affect our fate. The only catch with this prayer is that you need to read it while facing east.

"Alpha and Omega! O Almighty Lord, the first cause of all things, without beginning or end. Hear my prayers, do not punish me for my sins or my vices. O Lord, my Master, Your mercy is greater than all things, visible and invisible. Spare me, O Christ, the wisdom of the Father, the light of the Angels, the glory of the Saints, the hope, the refuge, the support of sinners, the creator of all things, the redeemer of all human weaknesses, who holds heaven, earth, sea, and the whole world in the palm of his hand.

I humbly ask and plead that You, with the mercy of the Father, will illuminate my mind with the rays of the Holy Spirit, so that I may achieve perfection in this holy art. And that I may gain knowledge of every science, art and wisdom; and memory abilities, mental abilities, understanding and intellect, by Thy power and authority Holy Spirit and Your Name.

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Origin of the image Holy Mother of God“Increasing Your Mind” is reminiscent of a detective story in its best traditions. Tradition is intertwined with history - the icon, revered since the 16th century in Rus', had its ancient prototype. Evangelist, doctor, one of the seventy disciples of Christ, assistant to the Apostle Paul (you probably heard the “Hymn of Love” by the Apostle Paul), the Evangelist Luke was also an icon painter. The authorship of Apostle Luke belongs to several icons of the Mother of God, for example, Vladimir (in the Tretyakov Gallery). He, according to legend, created the statue of the Loretsk Icon of the Mother of God. The same prototype of the “Increase in Mind” icon. Later it was established that the statue was sculpted in the 13th–14th centuries and not by the Apostle Luke, however, for the Orthodox audience the fact that the image was created by the icon painter, the Evangelist Luke is undeniable: “Bless the evangelist of the Gospel, the Apostle Luke, to paint an image of Your most pure face.”

Loreto

The Loreto statue of the Mother of God is a statue with an impressive history that has absorbed thousands of years. According to legend, the Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary sailed to Italy from Nazareth as a result of the Crusades of the 13th century. The statue was located in the Holy House - in it, as researchers have proven, the Mother of God spent her childhood and youth. Leaving Jerusalem, conquered by the Muslims, in 1297, the crusaders transported the Holy House to Dolmatia, and from there, in 1294, the Holy House, along with the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traveled to the small port city of Ancopa, and then to Loreto. From then on, Loreto became a center of pilgrimages - in 1844, a Russian pilgrim, Archimandrite Porfiry, wrote down in his diary his impressions of visiting the Loreto Basilica: “A magnificent church was built on the very site of the wondrous event. As soon as you enter it, you will immediately see that sacred cave in which the Archangel announced to the Humble One about the incarnation of the Son of God in Her. This cave was inside the house and probably constituted ground floor there, where the Mother of God was engaged in handicrafts and thoughts of God. It is remarkable that even today the Nazarene women work in lower parts at home, and only rest in the upper room at night. It is also remarkable that even now in some houses there are caves or, better, houses attached to caves. I saw one such house in passing in the upper part of the city. It’s no wonder that Joseph’s house was attached to a natural cave, where there was a workroom and a kitchen.”

Appearance in Rus'

In Rus', news of the Loretskaya icon appeared thanks to the mutual interest of the Orthodox and Catholic churches. The Russian prince Ivan III, who married Sophia Poleologos, acquired not only a wise wife, but also turned the gaze of the Western world to Russian principality. His father's son Grand Duke Vasily III strove to go to the West, his contacts with the pope were established back in 1503, already in 1519 Vasily III was wondering whether it was worth to the Orthodox people Rus' and the Catholic flock of Leo X unite under the auspices of the Union of Florence. Opponents were primarily interested in creating a common “fund” of shrines of the East and West. In 1524, at the invitation of Pope Clement VII, who once again sought to extend his influence over the souls of the Russian principality, a Russian deputation went to Italy. An excursion to the Holy House in the city of Loreto was supposed to win over the adamant Orthodox delegation to the side of the pope. Eremey Trusov and Dmitry Gerasimov were amazed by the shrine from Nazareth; upon the return of the delegates, Prince Vasily heard the wonderful story of the Holy House and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the first copies of the Loretsk Icon of the Mother of God appeared in Rus'.

Crazy icon painter

In 1547, Moscow was engulfed in fires, and the icon “Addition of Mind” was painted from the image of Our Lady of Loreta “in the Moscow style.” Along with the facts of the appearance of the “Increase in Mind” icon is a legend. The authorship of the icon is attributed to an unknown icon painter. The legend tells of a pious man who suddenly became interested in the revised books of Patriarch Nikon. Trying to understand whether Nikon’s faith was true, the icon painter went crazy. In between bouts of madness, the man prayed to the Most Holy Theotokos for forgiveness and the return of his sanity. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared to the icon painter several times, and he painted her image. The icon painter’s sanity returned, and the icon was called “Addition of Mind.”

Two icons or more

The history of the Loretsk Icon of the Mother of God marked the beginning of the creation and veneration of its Russian interpretation - the icon of the “Addition of the Mind”. In the Russian Orthodox Church both icons are revered; people come to venerate the icons various reasons. The long journey of the Loreto statue is firmly intertwined with its meaning for believers - travelers come to the Most Holy Theotokos from Loreto, and to her Russian list - for wisdom. The image of “Increasing the Mind” is not the only one - with a request for wisdom, Orthodox Christians also turn to the “Key of Understanding” icon.

Mysteries of iconography

The “Adding the Mind” icon, created in Moscow, was not written according to Moscow canons. The icon depicts Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary - a motif familiar to world iconography. But before us is not a woman with a baby in her arms - Mother and Son are depicted swaddled together in liturgical vestments. The heads of the Holy Family are crowned with crowns, lamps flicker in the upper corners, and the starry sky is visible under the arch of the portal. The tunic is a dalmatic, hiding the bodies of the Most Holy Theotokos and the infant Christ, reminiscent of the prototype of the icon - the statue of Our Lady of Loreta. Depicted together, Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin turn us to Sophia - the Wisdom of God.

Reverence

Distinguishing the responsibilities of certain saints is not a new custom. To Panteleimon - for illnesses, to Spyridon of Trimifuntsky - for wealth. The icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Increasing the mind” is asked for the admonition of foolish children, for successful exams and the calming of the crazy. They ask, remembering the history of the foolish icon painter. Access to the icon is limited - there are very few lists. A rare icon with a special history - the image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Addition of the Mind” is located in the Yaroslavl region, in a small town on the banks of the Volga - Tutaev and performs miracles. Another miraculous image Holy Virgin"Increasing Mind" early XVIII century is located in the Moscow Tikhvin Church in Alekseevsky.

“Get wisdom, gain understanding with all your possessions” - this is what the biblical King Solomon said. According to legend, before the beginning of his reign, Solomon asked the Lord not for wealth and power, but for understanding. For this choice, God blessed him and made him the wisest of rulers, which brought him wealth and fame.

Important! Christians have a great Intercessor before God for the human race - the Mother of God. It strengthens weak faith and inept prayer by bringing them to God. The mercy of the Mother of God appears through Her images. One of them - the “Increase in Mind” icon - reminds a Christian of his main wealth, the choice of King Solomon.

This rare and strangely written image makes you think about its meaning, shows imperfection human mind in the knowledge of God. The prayer to the icon “Increasing the mind” works quiet miracles: a person begins to see clearly with his mind and begins to see the main thing - his own sins.

Two legends about the origin of the image

According to legend, the “Virgin Mother of God” appeared in Russia in the 17th century. after the schism that occurred as a result of the correction of church books by Patriarch Nikon. Unknown artist I thought for a long time about old and new texts, which of them are correct?

Icon “Increasing Mind”

One day, praying to the Mother of God for admonition, he saw Her wondrous image. Following this, the Lady ordered the artist to paint an icon depicting the vision. For a long time he could not reproduce the amazing plot, forgetting various details. The appearance of the Mother of God was repeated several times until the work was completed.

Having prayed in front of the new image, the artist felt clarity of mind, which allowed him to understand the question that was tormenting him. Thus it was revealed rare icon“Adding the mind”, which also has other names: Giver of the mind or Philatheta (Greek: love of truth).

Prototype of the icon in Italy

Historical studies provide other circumstances of the origin of the image. The source of “Philafete” could be a Catholic figurine of the Virgin Mary, kept in Loreto (Italy). A wooden figurine of the Mother of God and Child is placed in the “Holy House” - the stone hut where Mary lived. The hut itself was dismantled and moved from Nazareth to Italy by a Greek family who saved the shrine from the Arab invasion.

Statuette of the Virgin Mary and Child

The sculpture depicts the standing Virgin Mary with Christ in her arms. It is all so hung with decorations that only the heads of Mary and the Baby Jesus remain open. Pearl beads rest on a fabric-made dalmatic, a sleeveless cloak worn by the statue. Based on the sculpture, an icon of Our Lady of Loreto was painted, where She, together with Jesus, is wrapped in a precious phelonion (a cloak, part of the priestly vestment). At the first glance at the Loretskaya icon, one can see its similarity with the Russian “Giver of the Mind.”

Read about the relationship of Orthodoxy to other religions:

The image of the Mother of God is sent to Russia

At the beginning of the 16th century, Basil III had close contacts with Italy. At that time Orthodox and Catholic Church had already separated, and the popes sought to take the Russian Church under their authority, offering Basil economic and political benefits. To do this, it was only necessary to change some dogmas - the foundations of the Orthodox faith.

The popes' plan was not successful, but Vasily III still sent ambassadors to negotiate. Then it was already known that the “House of the Virgin Mary” stood in Italy and the ambassadors wanted to see it. Pope Clement IV invited them to Loreto in the hope that the veneration of common Christian shrines would bring the Orthodox closer to the Catholics.

Basilica of the Holy House in Loreto

Having visited the shrine and heard the stories of the servants of the House of the Mother of God, the ambassadors returned to their homeland and compiled the “Tale of the Church of the Holy Mother of God,” which has survived to this day. At the same time, a list of the Virgin of Loreto was made, which spread in Russia in the form of the “Increase in Mind” icon.

Both stories complement each other. The Mother of God came to Russian soil in Her “Intelligent Image” during a difficult period, when every believer had to sort out the many disagreements caused by church reform.

Modern Italians have become so fond of the Russian version of Our Lady of Loreto that even now small samples of the “Addition of the Mind” are distributed at the “House of the Virgin Mary” in Loreto.

Meaning of images

The most ancient images are executed on canvas, despite Orthodox tradition write icons on boards. The origin of the strange shape of the Virgin's robe is explained above. Also shown here:

  1. the starry sky is a symbol of heaven, Kingdom of Heaven. The Holy Virgin with the Child Christ stands at the gates of heaven and only through Her prayers this path is opened to man;
  2. white buildings under the feet of the Mother of God - the Mountain, Heavenly Jerusalem. They can also depict the cities where the “House of the Virgin” stayed during its journey from Palestine to Italy;
  3. seraphim - three six-winged Angels above the head of the Virgin Mary and one at her feet. Seraphim are executors of the will of God. Large quantity the wings mean their speed, and the position on the image means the greatest closeness to God;
  4. four angels in apostolic robes with candles depict the four Evangelists carrying the light of truth. They also represent the four major Archangels;
  5. two burning lamps at the gates of heaven - “lamps of the wise virgins” from gospel parable, which tells about the maidens waiting for the Groom. The wise virgins took enough oil to keep their lamps burning until the morning, but the foolish ones had no supply and were late for the feast while they were looking for something to keep the fire going.

Customs associated with the image of “Adding Mind”

In past centuries, there was a pious custom among the people to place “votive icons” in churches. The icon painter was ordered to make an image of the Mother of God with certain saints, to whom the customers had special zeal in prayer. The icon was donated to the temple, praying for the success of some important matter.

The images of “Adding the Mind” were also painted as votive icons, and the plot could change. There is a well-known image where the Divine Infant sits on right hand Mother of God, holding in her hands symbols of royal power. On back side The boards contain saints who help in the fight against fornication and drunkenness.

Icon of the Mother of God “Addition of the Mind”, 1738. Icon painter Abbot Savvaty

On another votive icon, from Rybinsk, in addition to the usual images, the holy martyr Antipas is attributed, to whom people pray for toothache. There is information about the “Increase in Mind” icon, painted in the 18th century in a prayer for the construction of a temple. The saints to whom the future church was dedicated are written on it.

More about Christian customs:

Unfortunately, most of the old lists were lost after the revolution.

Revered icons in Russia

  • The city of Tutaev (Romanov-Borisoglebsk) on the banks of the Volga is decorated with the Holy Intercession Church, which houses the revered icon “Addition of the Mind” from the 17th century. The icon is recognized as miraculous. Students and those suffering from dementia flock to her for help. One day, the priest of the temple, answering a question from a parishioner, said that turning to the Mother of God helps us gain true, divine reason. The possessed woman who was present here suddenly said in a voice that was not her own, with difficulty, as if not of her own will: “You said that correctly!”

Traditionally, the icon is brought from Tutaev to Yaroslavl at the beginning of the school year.

  • Intercession-Tervenichesky Monastery in Leningrad region has a chapel where the only statue of Our Lady of Loreta in Russia is placed. Here it is called “Adding Mind”.
  • Moscow Tikhvin Church in Alekseevo. Here is an ancient miraculous icon XVII century, donated to the temple at the same time.
  • The museum in Rybinsk houses the ancient image “Adding the Mind,” made in a picturesque “Catholic” style. Instead of four Angels, it depicts two, one of them with a cross. Before the revolution, the icon was kept in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral of the city.

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Even though we live in the 21st century - the century of technological progress, nanotechnology and other miracles, we are accustomed, if something unexpected happens, to go to church, light a candle in front of the image and pray to our heart's content. Tell the saints about your need-problem, cry to the Mother of God, and, as if with a renewed heart, calm down, wait for help, hoping that the Lord is merciful and will not abandon us. This tradition has developed since time immemorial. And different prayers were created by pious people, for all occasions. And the icons were painted for all human needs and sorrows.

History of the icon

Among Christian Orthodox shrines There are widely known images, glorified far beyond the borders of Russian lands. And there are also rare ones that are remembered in specific difficult situations. For example, the “Increasing Mind” icon. Another name for it sounds like “Uma the Giver.” This is one of the little-known images of the Virgin Mary, the celebration of which takes place on August 15 (28). The story of its appearance is extraordinary, serving as proof of the infinity of God’s mercy and love for people. The “Increasing Mind” icon was painted in the 17th century by a Moscow artist. This happened after the split Orthodox Church into Old Believer and New. Representatives of both directions proved in their books that they were right and denounced their opponents in every possible way. The artist, as an inquisitive and deeply religious person, wanted to understand how right both sides were. As a result, he read so many books that he lost his mind from stress.

The miraculous image

How does the “Increase in Mind” icon relate to this? Directly! In rare moments of enlightenment, the artist prayed with tears and lamentations to the Mother of God to restore his reason and help him to know the truth. And one day Mary appeared to him and ordered him to draw her in the form in which the painter saw her.

He set to work with zeal and perseverance. But, since cloudiness often came over him, he forgot the vision. And again he stood diligently in prayers and bows. The Mother of God came to him again and guided him. And so it was until the “Increasing Mind” icon was completed. The artist was already praying in front of her. And his mind returned to him, even brighter and sharper than before. And the icon itself is now in the city of Rybinsk, in the Transfiguration Cathedral. There is a list from it in one of the Moscow churches.

Description of the icon

The icon of the Mother of God “Addition of Mind” is quite unusual and goes beyond traditional Russian iconography. Her image is deeply symbolic, but difficult to understand for the uninitiated. The Mother and Child are covered in bell-shaped shrouds decorated with crosses. means sorrow and holiness.

The figures are located in front of the entrance to heaven, nearby there are angels with lamps on the clouds. This is the light of truth, truth, reason. And the buildings below represent the holy city of Jerusalem, only not earthly, but heavenly.

Holy help

How can the “Increase in Mind” icon help believers? Prayer is offered to her if it is necessary to bring children to their senses, so that they grow in obedience, so that they succeed in their studies. This is an image that can support students, as well as people in intellectual and creative professions. Various mental illness, dementia is also treated with its help. And also, if a person has recently been baptized, so that he quickly enters his new state, he should turn to this image more often.

Pray often, and may the Mother of God help you!

First prayer

O Most Holy Virgin! You are the Bride of God the Father and the Mother of His Divine Son Jesus Christ! You are the Queen of Angels and the salvation of people, the accuser of sinners and the punisher of apostates. Have mercy on us too, who have gravely sinned and failed to fulfill the commandments of God, who have broken the vows of baptism and vows of monasticism and many others that we promised to fulfill. When the Holy Spirit retreated from King Saul, then fear and despondency attacked him and the darkness of despair and a joyless state of soul tormented him. Now, for our sins, we have all lost the grace of the Holy Spirit. The mind has become fussy with vanity of thoughts, oblivion about God has darkened our souls, and now all kinds of sadness, sorrow, illness, hatred, evil, enmity, vindictiveness, gloating, and other sins oppress the heart. And, having no joy and consolation, we call to You, Mother of our God Jesus Christ, and beg Your Son to forgive us all our sins and send the Comforter Spirit to us, as He sent Him to the apostles, so that, comforted and enlightened by Him, we will sing a song of thanks to You : Rejoice, Holy Mother of God, who has added wisdom to our salvation. Amen.

Second prayer

My most blessed Queen, my most holy Hope, friend to the orphans and the strange intercessor, help to the needy and protection of the embittered, behold my misfortune, behold my sorrow; I am overwhelmed by temptation everywhere, but there is no intercessor. You Yourself, help me as I am weak, nourish me as I am strange, guide me as I am lost, heal and save me as I am hopeless. There are no imams of other help, no imams of other hope, unless You, Lady, help us, we rely on You and boast in You, for we are Your servants, let us not be ashamed. We take refuge under Your mercy, Virgin Mother of God, do not despise our prayers in sorrow, but deliver us from troubles, O pure and blessed One. Amen.

Prayer three

Most Pure Mother of God, the House in which the Wisdom of God created for Himself, the Giver of spiritual gifts, raising our minds from the world to the worldly and leading everyone to the knowledge of reason! Receive prayerful singing from us, Thy unworthy servants, who bow with faith and tenderness before Thy most pure image. Pray to Thy Son and our God to grant to our rulers wisdom and strength, to judges truth and impartiality, to shepherds spiritual wisdom, zeal and vigilance for our souls, to mentors humility, to children obedience, to all of us the spirit of reason and piety, the spirit of humility and meekness, spirit of purity and truth. And now, our All-Singing, All-Beloved Mother, give us an increase in intelligence, pacify, unite those who exist in enmity and division and lay down for them an insoluble bond of love, convert all those who have gone astray from foolishness to the light of the truth of Christ, instruct the fear of God, abstinence and hard work, the word of wisdom and Grant soulful knowledge to those who ask, cover us with eternal joy, the brightest Cherubim and the most honest Seraphim. We, seeing the glorious deeds and manifold wisdom of God in the world and our life, will remove ourselves from earthly vanities and unnecessary worldly cares, and will raise our minds and hearts to Heaven, as if by Your intercession and help glory, praise, thanksgiving and worship for all in the Trinity We send our praises to the glorious God and Creator of all, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer four

Wisdom to the Teacher and the Giver of meaning, the unwise to the Instructor and the poor Intercessor, Mother of Christ our God, strengthen, enlighten my heart, Lady, and add reason, praying earnestly to Christ. Give me a word, O You who gave birth to the Father’s Word, so that you may boldly ask Your Son for us. Amen.