Not a single home of believers is complete without icons. Contrary to the claims of many atheists, Christians turn in prayer not to the image on the canvas, but to the Divine images imprinted on it, just as people often turn to a loved one in his absence. This is, let's say, visual support for verbal communication.
Many people ask the question: “Is it possible to give icons for a birthday?”, because icons are shrines. In former times, icons were richly decorated, they were framed with an expensive frame, and this was a very valuable gift for eminent people. More modest images were presented - also as a sign of respect - to ordinary people on the occasion of any celebration.
Church opinion
History testifies: the Orthodox tradition does not prohibit the gift of icons; on the contrary, it welcomes it. At the same time, it only stipulates that the gift must be presented with all the soul, overshadowed by faith and love. In such cases, the icon also brings happiness to the house and protects against dark forces.
Another important point emphasized by the clergy: an icon can only be given to believers and like-minded people, knowing that the holy image will not become a fashionable interior decoration for this person, but will serve for its intended purpose, that the birthday person will pray in front of the icon and thank the patron saint for his help in solving the problems that have arisen.
On what holidays can it be given as a gift?
It is appropriate to give an icon for any personal or religious holiday, and the recipient of the gift can be any believer.
The most common holiday occasion is a wedding. An icon as a gift, as it were, lays the basis for a new family; it can become a family heirloom, which in the future can connect subsequent generations with an invisible thread. Before this, they pray for all family members - living and deceased.
A wedding icon is most often recommended as a gift from parents. But since there are no definite regulations on this topic, such a gift, having agreed upon it with others, can be presented by godparents, best men or witnesses, brothers and sisters, as well as other people close to the family.
Such a gift is also allowed if the wedding takes place without. The main thing is that the icon in the newly formed family should be treated with appropriate respect as a part of the spiritual world.
- Wonderful occasion - Birthday, for which you can give the birthday boy an icon with the image of his namesake saint (i.e., bearing the same name as the hero of the occasion) or the image of a Guardian Angel.
- It is appropriate to give the same gift for christening baby. As a rule, this is the right and responsibility of godparents. This image accompanies a person throughout his life, occupying a place of honor in the red corner.
- Housewarming can also be an excellent reason for a gift. For this holiday, you can present an icon of the Mother of God “Seven Arrows”; it will protect the family from unwanted conflicts.
- An icon as a gift is not very suitable for holidays such as New Year or March 8; it is better to give a gift on Christmas or Easter.
- Almost everything twelfth feasts of the Orthodox Church have their own graphic incarnations. You can give icons to a specific one, especially if such a holiday coincides with the birthday of your loved one.
Church holidays for which you can give an icon to a loved one:
- January 7 is celebrated Nativity.
- January 19 - Baptism(or Epiphany).
- February, 15 - Presentation of the Lord.
- April 7 – Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- A week before Easter, which, as is known, does not have a constant date of celebration, is celebrated Palm Sunday, or the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem.
- 40 days after the bright holiday of Easter occurs Ascension of the Lord.
- 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ, the day is celebrated Holy Trinity, or Pentecost.
- August 19 is better known among people as Apple Savior, in fact it is a holiday Transfiguration of the Lord.
- August 28 - Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
- September 21 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- October 14 - Holy Mother of God.
- December 4 – Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Temple.
If a person’s birthday falls on these days, then an icon dedicated to these holidays will be a very suitable gift for him.
What icons?
If we proceed from the fact that the icon is a talisman for the family, its spiritual support and help, it makes sense to give such an image, which is most relevant for this house.
- You can choose an icon based on, so to speak, professional criteria. Many saints are patrons of one craft or another, and it would be nice to present such an image to believing colleagues, partners, and friends. Thus, doctors are patronized by the same Panteleimon the Healer, as well as Luke of Crimea and Agapit of Pechersk.
- Great Martyr Tatiana is considered the patroness of students and teachers, since it was on Tatiana’s day, January 25, 1755, that Moscow University was established by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. This same category of people would benefit from a gift in the form of icons of Sergius of Radonezh or the holy Orthodox teachers Cyril and Methodius.
- Saint George the Victorious, Alexander Nevsky and Dmitry Donskoy are considered patrons of the military.. Since ancient times, sailors have venerated the ancient so-called “Ship Icon” depicting the Resurrection of Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The latter, by the way, is traditionally considered the protector of seafarers. And business and trade are favored by Paraskeva Friday.
Let's say we know that a person lives in a house who is often sick, weak, or disabled. Here, a good gift would be an image of saints, who are traditionally approached in illness with prayers for healing.
This is most often a great martyr and healer Panteleimon, blessed righteous Matrona of Moscow, Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is very good to give an icon of the Mother of God - “Healer”, “The Queen of All” (they turn to her with problems of oncology), “Joy to All Who Sorrow”, etc.
An expensive and unique gift can be an icon intended for the whole family, which can be ordered from an icon painter and on which he can depict all the patron saints of the family members.
It is allowed to give a gift in the form of an embroidered icon. To do this, you need to meet several conditions: take the priest’s blessing for this work, find a canonical image, and upon completion of creativity, consecrate the icon in the church. By the way, all icons that were not purchased in special church or monastery shops are subject to consecration.
When and why should you not give?
It seems completely logical to say that the icon cannot be given as a gift:
- To non-believers. If the giver knows about the unbelief of the one to whom he wants to present the icon as a gift, he can thereby bring trouble upon himself.
- Equally should not be give an icon to a stranger: he may turn out to be an atheist or a non-believer, and the icon will not be properly venerated by him.
- Under no circumstances are they entitled to receive such a gift. people who practice black magic. There is an opinion that such a gift can change the giver and not for the better.
Signs
One of the first signs is that icons cannot be given as a gift, otherwise it will lead to a quarrel. Rather, such a sign goes back to a misunderstanding of the biblical words that one should not give a shrine to unbelievers and sinners. Thus, in ancient times, a typical everyday sign of a quarrel arose, and people are simply afraid to give images even to obviously believers and congenial ones.
However, some of the superstitions that have come down to us from time immemorial have some basis.
- In the event of danger threatening the house, icons were taken out of it first.. Why? Everything is justified: people always strive to save what is most dear to them. Orthodox shrines were the most precious thing for true believers.
- There is a sign that a crack in the icon (darkening of colors, etc.) portends trouble. It is possible that such a sign arose from the deep belief that holy faces serve as conductors between the earthly world and heavenly powers, and therefore some defect that suddenly appeared is perceived as a sign, an encrypted message to earthlings about impending trouble.
- It is not recommended to label icons, as well as books of spiritual content, so as not to desecrate them with worldly notes. It is better to give a gift without a dedicatory inscription.
- Another current sign states that icons cannot be hung on the wall.. For this purpose there is a shrine or icon case, most often in one – red – corner. The underlying reason here is also quite real: a hanging icon may inadvertently fall. And this is regarded as a very bad sign, as are other cases associated with damage to a shrine. On the other hand, the mount on which the icon is to be hung can cause damage to its base.
It is believed that the person who finds the icon, before bringing it home, must consecrate it in the temple. This sign also has a reasonable justification, because icons accompany not only weddings, christenings, but also funerals; in front of them they pray for the sick, sometimes terminally ill. No one knows why the icon was lost somewhere or deliberately abandoned, or in whose hands it was.
Therefore, it is more appropriate to bring it to the temple and consecrate it, and in case of further doubts associated with such a find, you can simply leave it in.
And a few more words in conclusion. Many people are interested in whether it is possible to re-gift their icons. In some cases this is quite acceptable, and it is a worthy tradition. The main thing is that the donation occurs without a second thought, from a pure heart.
You can place icons in any room: in an apartment or residential building - in one or all rooms. The presence of an icon can consecrate a study in an office. Small icons are appropriate in the car interior, i.e. wherever he asks.
Birthday
Wedding and wedding
Housewarming
Easter and Christmas
Icon is a wonderful gift
Choosing a gift is a responsible matter. You always want to please the person to whom the gift is intended, to give a piece of soul, warmth, to evoke a feeling of joy and a smile. Sometimes it’s easy to decide on a gift, but in other cases you have to carefully think through the details. Let's talk about icons. Giving such a gift always raises questions.
What is an icon? This is an Orthodox divine image, this is an image of the face of one or more saints. A piece of our worldview, our soul, our religion. Holy images must be present in every home, and must be consecrated in the church. The icon helps family members, provides invisible support and provides spiritual support. People turn their eyes, prayers and souls to the images; through icons they thank the saints or ask for help.
Is it possible to give icons as a gift? Signs from time immemorial have been divided into two sides. Most people approach such a gift with respect and reverence, while others with distrust and fear.
Where did the statement come from that icons cannot be given as gifts, no one can say with certainty. One can only assume that the very personification of a deity is comparable to idolatry. However, the church unequivocally refutes such a theory, believing that by concentrating on the divine face, a person creates inside himself a kind of dome through which the devil cannot break through. The devil easily penetrates into a person’s head, where chaos reigns. The Church is generally against any kind of superstition, considering it a sin.
So, giving icons is allowed. Now let’s try to figure out who can give an icon to, and in what cases such a gift would be appropriate.
Child Baptism
Previously, for the baptism of a baby, it was customary to give a “measured” icon, the size of the newborn baby. Now this is rarely done, however, the tradition still exists. You need to order such a gift in advance so that the icon painter has time to make it on time. Sometimes they give a certificate confirming that the workshops are already working on creating the image.
Who is depicted on the “measured” icon? You can order the image “St. Guardian Angel" or "St. Stylian" (patron of children). Babies are still so fragile and defenseless, and looking at the image of their Angel, the child subconsciously begins to communicate with him, feeling support and warmth.
When asked which icon is given as a christening gift to a boy and which to a girl, any icon painting workshop will be happy to tell you. Nowadays it is not customary to name a child by the calendar, that is, by the name of the saint on whose day he was born, but this saint is usually present on the icon, since the child’s birthday is still given from above. They write the Guardian Angel, the saint in whose honor the child is named, and for girls they sometimes write “Virgin Mary”.
Having decided to give such a gift to a little person, there is no longer any need to doubt whether it is possible to give icons as a gift. Signs and other superstitions should in no way affect the thoughts of godparents. The soul must be pure and not clouded by doubts. This image of saints will protect and protect the baby throughout his life. He will turn to him with prayers, requests and thanks. The “measured” baptismal icon will become a family heirloom, while preserving the warmth of the soul of its donors.
Birthday
Which icon should I give for my birthday? Firstly, you need to definitely have only kind, heartfelt feelings for the person who is given such a gift. It is important to understand that such gifts are not given just like that; you cannot buy an icon as a souvenir. This is a part of the soul, it is forever. Some feelings of indifference or indifference towards a person should become a clear signal that you should choose another gift that does not carry such strength and power. Secondly, the person to whom the gift is intended must be a believer, so that the holy face can bring peace and spiritual support to his home.
But you can and even should give icons from the heart. The main thing here is to choose the right image, depending on who it is intended for. To a relative, colleague or just an acquaintance. We will offer several options. Depending on the type of hobbies and activities, you can choose which icon to give to a woman and which one will be more successful for a man.
« St. Sergius of Radonezh». A mentor in studies, given to schoolchildren
« St. Tatiana». Patron of students, given to applicants and students
« St. George the Victorious» given to conscripts into the Army
« Holy Archangel Michael» leads the heavenly army and patronizes all military personnel.
"St. Joseph Volotsky" Business Assistant. Patron of Orthodox entrepreneurs.
"St. Nicholas the Wonderworker" and "Guardian Angel" protect the driver on the road.
"Holy Mother of God "Unfading Color" Patron of femininity and chastity.
"Holy Mother of God "Education" helps parents in raising children
"St. Tryphon" Patron of hunters.
"Guardian angel" Protects his ward and contributes to his affairs.
"St. Efrosin Cook" Cooking assistant in the kitchen.
"Holy Mother of God "Protection" protector and helper to the suffering and needy.
"Holy Mother of God "Mammal" Patron of children, wishes that children grow up in abundance and not experience need.
"St. Apostles Peter and Andrew" Patrons of fishermen.
"Holy Mother of God "Burning Bush" will protect you from fire.
"St. Matrona of Moscow" Patron of the suffering, the sick, possessing many miraculous abilities and healing.
"St. Great Martyr Catherine" Patron of unmarried girls, helps in finding family happiness.
“Holy Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice” to get rid of drug and alcohol addiction.
"Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary" Patron of the family.
There is a huge variety of icons. You just need to choose what exactly you want to wish the person and decide on the purchase. Everyone will find an image to their liking. By giving it, seeing the sincere joy on the birthday boy’s face, all doubts about whether it is possible to give icons as a gift will be dispelled. Signs sometimes do not carry any negative connotation; they simply exist, like myths, without any evidence. An icon is always good and good.
Wedding and wedding
The custom of getting married in Russia arose relatively recently. In the seventeenth century, such rituals were performed exclusively by rich people, and a century later they became firmly established in the everyday life of ordinary people.
The sacrament of a wedding is a wonderful rite performed on two people who have decided to devote their worldly and afterlife lives to each other. The purpose of a wedding is to tie the threads of generations into a single whole, in sorrow and in joy.
The most important thing in the ceremony are, of course, the images of the Holy Mother of God and the Lord Pantocrator; they are called the wedding couple. The holy faces are witnesses to the marriage of a couple. Images are selected in advance and this moment is carefully thought through. Since the wedding couple becomes a family heirloom, accompanying the newlyweds hand in hand throughout their entire life, such a pair is usually ordered on a wooden base in order to be able to have long-term storage and restoration. Later, the married couple is passed on to the next generation as a testament to their eternal love and vow to the Lord.
Wedding icons represent the connection between lovers and the Almighty. Every time you look at them, the spouses will remember how they made vows to each other before God. The icon of the Savior reminds the spouse that he bears the cross of God’s marriage until the end of his days. The face of the Mother of God calls the spouse to virtue and motherhood. Having entered into marriage, a woman must become one with her husband, like the Mother of God, who unquestioningly fulfilled the will of the Lord.
With the wedding couple, the priest blesses the spouses, inextricably binding them into a single whole until the end of their days. With these icons, the newlyweds leave the temple to receive the blessing of their parents, who in turn also do this with the help of the consecrated wedding couple. After the blessing, the young spouses kiss the icons and their parents’ hands, forming a circle of generations and eternal love. Upon entering your home, you should find a good place for the icons and light the lamp. The Almighty and the Mother of God will protect peace and happiness in the home of the newlyweds.
When preparing for the sacrament there are always many questions. Is it possible to give icons as a gift? Signs say that the newlyweds must purchase them themselves for their wedding. However, the church is not so categorical. Wedding icons can be presented by parents, godparents or even close relatives, or they can be purchased independently. There is no clear rule here and cannot be. An icon as a gift should come from the soul, from the heart, and the wedding couple is a stronghold of family life, it is a blessing from heaven, a connection between generations.
An important point is the ceremony itself when parents bless their children. How to bless your daughter at a wedding? The parents stand nearby, the father is the first to bless his daughter with the icon of the Mother of God. He crosses her three times with parting words and conveys the image of his mother. The mother does the same. According to some sources, there is an opinion that only the mother should do this alone with her daughter and before the wedding. Perhaps it has to do with the traditions of a certain generation. But in any case, the most important thing is words. The parents' speech must be prepared in advance; one cannot rely on chance. The words spoken during the blessing will forever imprint the holy images. The power of parental guidance and prayer will greatly enhance the actions of holy images. Having received parental approval, it will be easier for newlyweds to follow the path of life.
How to bless your son at a wedding? Parting words from the parents are given to the groom in almost the same way as to the bride. Only the groom is blessed before leaving home to pick up the bride, and this is done with an icon of the Savior.
After the end of the wedding sacrament, the parents meet the newlyweds, bless them together and can give them inherited and family icons.
There are times when parents are not present. Then the blessing is received from godparents or congenial people, whose opinion is especially valuable for the newlyweds. The Church does not forbid this.
As for the guests, relatives, friends and relatives of the young spouses, they, in turn, can also present icons as a wedding gift. You just need to understand which icon to give for a wedding. A holy image is not a piece of furniture, not a painting, you cannot take it and put it out of sight; you need to offer prayers to it, thank you for your help and ask for assistance. Let's consider some options as a wedding gift.
« St. Peter and Fevronia of Murom» - guardians of the family hearth
« Feodorovskaya icon» — an assistant to expectant mothers in raising children and creating family comfort.
« Holy Trinity» - wishing God's blessing to the young home
« Cover. Mother of God» - the desire to remain under the protection of the Mother of God.
"Home iconostasis" — as a symbol of the beginning of a new family.
« Image of the holy forefathers » — wish for young people to become a large family
« Conception of John the Baptist » — is also a wish for a speedy addition to the family.
E These are just some of the options that can be given as wedding gifts to friends and family. Nowadays, many art workshops are open where they will help you make a choice and produce them as desired in a short time.
Housewarming
So, we figured it out, Is it possible to give icons as a gift? Signs and superstitions very often originate from ancient times. Almost no new signs appear, only the old ones become overgrown with an ever-larger cocoon of human slander and fears.
As for housewarming, there is a sign. It turns out that even in times gone by, people gave the icon “Pokrov” as a housewarming gift. Mother of God" to wish the new residentswarmth and comfort in the family.Now they don’t just give her as a housewarming gift. Relay race of good deeds, good intentions read further.
Choosing an icon as a housewarming gift is not as difficult as for a baptism or wedding. The main thing is not to prevaricate and present the gift correctly. How to give an icon, what to say at the same time, you need to think about it in advance. You cannot give it with poems from the Internet. You definitely need to think through your speech; it will have an enhancing effect on the gift. Only from the heart, only from the soul, only the most important and intimate.
Easter and Christmas
Icons can be given for any reason or without reason, out of the kindness of your heart. In the question of whether icons can be given as gifts for any holiday, signs are meaningless. This is perhaps one of the warmest and most thoughtful gifts in the world. Let's consider several holiday dates.
Easter- one of the favorite Orthodox holidays. It is celebrated by the whole family, young and old. What icons should I give for Easter?
« St. Mary Magdalene» It is with Mary Magdalene that the custom of dyeing eggs is associated.
« Family icons» They are written by special order, and all the saints in whose honor the family members are named by baptism are present. This image is a unique heirloom for the family and is powerful.
« Guardian angel» appropriate for any holiday.
"Resurrection of Christ" will give the family a special unifying beginning and eliminate discord.
Christmas- a very revered and important holiday in the life of Orthodox people. What icons are given for Christmas?
"The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ"- the best gift for a wonderful holiday for a person who is a believer and appreciates such holidays.
"Icon of the Virgin and Child"- this is also a holiday of the Mother of God, so it will come in handy
"Guardian angel" - the recipient will always like the image of his guardian
"St. Matrona of Moscow"— everyone’s favorite saint is suitable for any occasion.
For all Great Orthodox holidays, a believer will like the icon presented to him. Special days are conducive to accepting such gifts. Having cast aside all doubts about whether it is possible to give icons as a gift, forgetting omens and superstitions, feel free to choose and give the holy face.
Icon is a wonderful gift
So let's summarize some results.
Icons can be given for any holiday.
Holy images must be consecrated in the church ( AND Sometimes people make icons on their own and the question arises whether it is possible to give icons embroidered with beads, threads, carved from wood, cast from metal.It is possible, but it needs to be sanctified)
Icons are given sincerely with a light heart and bright wishes.
Gifts can only be given to Orthodox Christians who believe in the Lord.
Icons are given for life, so you need to choose durable ones, for example, painted in oil or made on a wooden base.
You can give the icon to yourself.
You cannot silently give images of saints; you need to think through the words in advance.
When receiving an icon as a gift, they usually thank you and apply it to the image.
It happens that icons are given by a person for whom the recipient does not feel sympathy. What to do if a bad person gives an icon? Firstly, you can refuse the gift. Secondly, the gift can be attributed OK to the temple. And it is very important to understand that the icon itself does not and cannot have any color other than positive. Not possible through her bring some negativity into the house. If the person giving the gift had such thoughts, they will turn against him, since icons are given only from a pure heart.In order not to be tormented by doubts and to calm your heart, you can go to the temple and consecrate the icons, talk with the priest. Having heard the opinion of the clergyman, usually everythingfears dissipate.
Choose icons, give them as gifts, make your loved ones happy, offer prayers and don’t forget to thank the Lord for your day, for living parents, for healthy ones children, for family happiness and a roof over your head.As you know, we scream for help, ask, beg with tears, but we offer few words of gratitude. Love the Lord and your neighbors.
I give you an icon as a gift
Today I want to give
Accept this modest gift,
To keep joy in your heart.
Let your house be a cup full,
And happiness splashes like a river,
May the face of the icon be enlightened
Keeps peace in your family.
So that the house is always protected
All the powers of heaven and earth,
Protected from troubles and storms with a shield,
Warmed by the warmth of your loved ones
***
Let the icon be protection
From all worldly problems and troubles,
After all, before her year after year
We vow to live in goodness.
May he bless you on a good journey,
He will keep hope in the house,
Gives peace and faith
And he will give everything that God commands.
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From us - a very personal gift,
Quite different from everyone else,
We give you a piece of the eternal,
We wish you endless happiness,
So that in difficult moments
Prayer saved you
And the heart to new joys
It was open.
Accept as a gift
From us you are an icon,
From the heart -
A talisman for you and your home!
***
An icon always sanctifies the soul,
And the heart fills with kindness!
Let her protect you
And it gives only happiness and peace!
May the icon bring good luck,
Lots of good health, prosperity,
Helps solve complex problems
So that everything is in order in your life!
***
I give you today
The most powerful amulet.
Let the icon protect
From sorrows and troubles.
Pray diligently with your soul,
Head in front of her slopes
And they will be a gift to you
A sea of joy and love.
May she protect you
From all adversity.
Let the face of the saint fill
I shower your soul with happiness.
Congratulations for the gift icon
***
Accept the icon from me,
May she protect you
May all adversity be driven away
And it will fix the problems.
Let the saint give the image
At home - peace, goodness and happiness,
May grace be with you,
Let bad weather go away from life.
***
An icon for you as a gift,
Let him act as a barrier
From troubles and troubles.
Let it give faith amazing light!
You believe in God, I know that
And therefore I wish you -
May your soul be protected
From bitter tears, empty grievances!
***
There is so much arrogance and evil in the world,
We don't have enough good...
Save my gift
With her you step into a new world.
Accept this icon as a gift -
Happiness will be in this house.
Let the family keep peace,
And he will be alive every day.
Believe, God comes to us,
When we pray to heaven...
Near affection and love
It will happen again, again and again!
***
Accept the icon from me,
May the Lord protect you
The image is bright from the threat
And it will cover up the grievances.
Let hope live in your soul,
Faith of light, love,
Sincere prayer let
It sounds again and again.
***
Caring and loving you,
I give you this icon,
May she protect you from troubles
Let your life be filled with light.
Among happy and cheerful days
And when resentment gnaws at the heart
Turn to her in prayer,
And she will always help you.
***
Grandfathers know from century to century,
They tell their grandchildren:
What is a house without a talisman?
What is a house without an icon?
Let the icon help
It will take away the sadness from the soul,
Let her protect
On the most difficult day and hour,
Let your life not be dark,
And pleasant to you,
Let the icon see in the house
Only harmony and peace.
***
When we can rely on someone
When we have someone to share joy with,
When we can just sit down and pray
Life becomes much easier.
And as a gift to you - a sacred icon,
Let him save you from trouble and bad weather,
Let him be a patron for the soul, for the home,
Let it be a spark that brings only happiness!
***
We have given you an icon as a gift
We give it to touch you.
Let her help you
Fortunately let it bring you closer.
***
I want God to protect you
Kept from storms and adversity,
That's why I gave the icon,
To keep you warm in severe frosts.
So that the heart is filled with warmth,
And only your faith grew stronger,
So that peace and tranquility enter Your home,
And fortune will aim arrows at you.
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Is it possible to give icons: the opinion of the church and what image to give for a birthday?
Icon is divine image, or rather, an image of the face of several or one of the saints. It represents a part of our soul, our religion. The image must be present in every home and must be consecrated in the temple. The image of the saints will always help family members, provide the necessary support and provide spiritual support. They are addressed in the form of prayer, souls and eyes. They thank the saints and ask for help through icons.
Is it possible to give images as a gift?
To date, opinions are divided. Some believe that the icon is a symbol of blessing and respect. Others are distrustful and fearful. The Church refutes any opinions regarding the holy images, their allowed to give. But let’s try to figure out how to give it and to whom you can give such a gift.
Is it possible to give an icon as a gift and to whom?
As a gift, it can evoke conflicting feelings. Some consider it a connection with the spiritual world, while others, on the contrary, associate a lot of superstitions and beliefs with it. The Church, on the contrary, considers the image of the saints and God a wonderful gift for any occasion. In addition, having the Saints at home, you can even find your self. It is generally accepted that this is a wonderful and bright gift.
People, unfortunately, rarely give icons to each other. A special date may be chosen for this. But often people bring images from memorable places. The icon can be presented at the christening of children. But it is also suitable as a birthday gift.
The image of the Saint is ideal as a gift. It can be given as a gift so that a person can overcome difficulties in life and become a patron. The priests note that it is recommended to give an icon only from the bottom of my heart. Only in this case can it bring happiness and become a talisman in the house. Time can add value and significance to it, and so over time you can pass it on to your children or grandchildren.
Under no circumstances should it be given as a gift.
- You don't know anything about the person. He may feel good about the gift, but have a different faith.
- Give it only as a gift when there is nothing else to give.
- Under no circumstances should it be given as a home decoration. It is intended exclusively for prayer.
- It should only be given if it is lit in the church. All other images are not allowed to be donated.
Signs about icons
Some signs indicate which ones are worth giving and which ones are not. Let's look at what signs exist in Christianity.
- On birthdays, only personalized ones are given - for men and women.
- It is recommended to give them to a sick person only for healing.
- Men and women colleagues need those who help in business.
- Only those who bless the family hearth should give it to the family.
- You can give a young woman the image of a holy saint, and for a young man a holy saint.
- At weddings, it is customary for images to be presented by relatives of the newlyweds. They buy the Virgin Mary for the bride, and Jesus Christ for the groom.
- Images can be given at any time, but the most important are those dedicated to an important event.
In addition, it is worth knowing where is the icon located in the house?. Previously, it was placed in the most visible place in the house. You can only give consecrated icons, so if you want to make an icon, an embroidered or woven image for someone as a gift, you need to consecrate it in the church. Several centuries ago, they said that it was not worth giving icons. After a person has accepted the icon and placed it in his home, it brings trouble, and family members begin to suffer from serious illnesses.
In our time, it is necessary to give an icon, since loved ones wish only good things and do it from the bottom of their hearts. The Church insists that it must be sanctified. Only in this case can she bring joy and grace to the house. In addition, it must clear away negativity and bless everyone who lives in the house.
When can you give them as a gift?
There are many holidays for which you can give an image. It could even be any holiday date. But it’s best when a person gives icons for the sacraments, for example, baptism, wedding or birth of a person.
- . Previously, for the baptism of a child, it was customary to give a “measured” icon, which symbolized the growth of the baby. Now this tradition has remained and many people order this particular image. On the edge of the icon you can depict the Holy Guardian Angel or the patron saint of children - St. Stillian. At the same time, you can give any icon, regardless of the gender of the child. The main thing is to present the gift with a pure heart and with all your soul, only then the icon will benefit the baby.
- Birthday. In order to give an icon on a birthday, you need to have heartfelt feelings for the person. Such gifts should not be given as souvenirs. It is worth noting that it should only be given to a believer. Only in this case will peace come into the house and a person’s life will improve. To give it as a gift, it is important to choose the right image. Each of them has its own image. For example, for a schoolchild you can give an image of St. Sergius of Radonezh. For future military personnel, the image of St. George the Victorious is best suited. Another image can be given to a businessman - this is Saint Joseph of Volotsk. For drivers or those who drive a vehicle, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is ideal. For women, it is recommended to give the Blessed Virgin Mary. For those who need success in business, it is best to give the Guardian Holy. Ideal for family happiness. And many others can also be an excellent gift for believers. You can consult in more detail with the rector of the temple or in the church shop. Everyone can find the perfect look. The main thing is that the person who receives the icon as a gift should experience sincere joy. Do not be afraid of existing signs; these are just myths that have no confirmation. The image of the Saints is always good and good.
- Wedding or wedding. Several centuries ago, the sacrament of marriage arose in Christianity. Today, many couples are ready to tie the knot for life. And three centuries ago, only rich people could afford such a sacrament. The sacrament of a wedding is held in a church, so the presence of images is one of the stages towards achieving the goal. The main thing at the ceremony are the images of the Holy Mother of God and the Lord God, who are called the wedding couple. Thus, the images are witnesses to the couple's marriage. In the case of a wedding sacrament, images need to be selected in advance and carefully thought through. After all, they are the ones who will accompany the couple throughout their lives. As a rule, icons are ordered exclusively on a wooden base. This is necessary in order to be able to restore them. According to customs, these icons will subsequently be passed down from generation to generation. These images are the connection between lovers. They are the ones who will remind the couple that they made a vow before God to love each other.
The icon of the Kazan Mother of God is one of the most revered in Orthodoxy. All over the world people pray to this image and ask the Mother of God for intercession. It is believed that the icon has great power, helps and bestows healing.
On the day of the Kazan Mother of God
I wish your kids don't cry
So that your loved ones love you very deeply
And for your happiness, pray to God.
I wish peace and light to your home,
So that there would never be tears in him,
So that only invited guests always come to you
And bring joy with you to your home.
Let sorrows pass you by,
Let there be peace and comfort in the house.
And your personal comfortable little world
It was very cheerful, like my congratulations.
May the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God,
Protect you from grief, bad weather and troubles,
I congratulate you on the Great, Holy Day,
I wish you a life without evil and without problems.
I wish your soul peace and harmony,
Harmony to you, health to your whole family,
Blessed is only he who believes sacredly,
To the power of the rule of the Great Ones on earth!
I congratulate you on the day of the icon of the Mother of God,
I wish you health, happiness and love from the bottom of my heart.
Let the baths on the temples sparkle for you.
Church bells with icons inspire heroism.
Rejoice in the sun and heavenly stars.
Meet only interesting people in life.
May the Mother of God bring warmth into your heart,
And he will put aside all adversity and troubles.
I congratulate you on the great holiday,
I illuminate your path of life with prayer.
Miraculous icons
Always revered in Rus'
They paid their respects,
So that miracles happen.
And the healing took place
Joy came to the house.
Mother of God with favor to you
Let him help you in everything.
After all, the Kazan icon
In all righteous Rus',
Symbol of God's law
Symbol of God's love.
Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan -
Protection for the lost on the way.
With any misfortune, problem and bad weather
You can safely approach her in church!
Think about yourself and pray,
Thank her for the joy.
And bow low at your feet,
After all, that’s why she is the Mother of God!
Congratulations to everyone on the great holiday,
May grace envelop everyone.
And people will believe in righteousness again,
And they will believe and dream again!
Congratulations on the holiday of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God in SMS and pictures
Let the Kazan icon
Today he will bless you,
Will cover up troubles,
It will protect you from all diseases!
I wish you warmth on this day,
There is calm and peace in the soul,
To have a happy life
And it brought only joy!
May the Mother of God protect you,
Protects from troubles and worries.
Goodness, love and peace promise
And he will keep faith in his heart!
Let the icons have a bright face
It will illuminate your entire family,
Doesn't allow enemies or illness into the house
And it helps you all in life!
Let the Kazan icon
The Mother of God stands
Home from troubles, enemies and illnesses
She keeps it forever.
Let the intercessor be great
He will heal our souls.
Honor her beautiful image,
He will bless you.
Let good deeds inspire you,
Patience warms the soul and love,
And no troubles bother you,
Good comes to your home again and again,
On the day of the Mother of God there will be peace and joy,
Health, peace and simply the sweetness of life!
Icon of the Mother of God
We remember Kazanskaya,
Happy holiday to all believers
Congratulations today.
Let the icon bring us
Good luck, healing,
Love, success, wonderful
Great luck!
Prose congratulations on the holiday of the Kazan Icon
On the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, I wish that the Lady Theotokos would give goodness and peace, true happiness and health, a bright mind and love, great luck and a soft heart, sincerity of soul and good joy.
Congratulations on the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God! I wish that everyone lives in peace and goodness under the protection of our protector. So that there is holiness in both thoughts and actions. Blessings of fate, joy and success to you in any situation, every day and throughout your life!
On the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, may grace descend, and may bright light accompany you on the path of life, may on this day the heart strive for good deeds and good deeds, may the soul be open and sensitive, may there be peaceful peace and happiness in the house.
Congratulations on the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God! On this holiday of the revered miraculous icon of the Mother of God, one of the most important relics of the Russian Orthodox Church, I would like to wish everyone peace and tranquility, mutual understanding and peace of mind, tolerance and fortitude!
Congratulations on the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. May this bright holiday give sincere joy to the soul and inspiration of life, may a victorious cry and echoes of success be heard in all matters, may life be full and free, filled with good deeds and great holidays.