softener of evil hearts . Seven arrows icon of the Theotokos

Softening of evil hearts or the seven Shot virgin one of the most beloved icons of all .
Written on a lime arched board with an ark ( ulublenie ) . Gilded with 23k gold.
Written in academic ( pictorial ) writing style .
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The Semistrelnaya icon is one of the most famous and revered icons in Russia.It is also called "Simeon's prophecy" because it reflects the gospel narrative that when the Mother of God first brought the baby Jesus to the Temple, Saint Simeon uttered a prophecy that seven arrows would pierce the mother's soul. Seven means the number of fullness, in this case the icon shows the fullness of the grief experienced by the Mother of God. Also, the 7 arrows on the icon are interpreted as the 7 main passions of man, painfully piercing the heart of the Mother of God.The original miraculous image was painted 500 years ago.This icon is prayed for reconciliation of warring parties, in case of discord, conflicts, for the improvement of relations between children and parents, it is revered as the "keeper of the hearth" - it is believed that "peace" comes with her in the house, mental balance is achieved. Many sick people were healed through prayers through this icon. In Moscow there is a myrrh-streaming miraculous icon of the "Seven-Arrow" Virgin, which is freely available and from which healings and miracles still occur.
It will become a wonderful Orthodox gift for the day of Mother, grandmother, wife or girlfriend and without reason to someone who often turns to the Mother of God with prayers !