Memorial Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Supportress of Sinners"

The celebration of the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” is held twice a year – on March 20 and June 11 The famous image received its name from the inscription preserved on the image: “I am the Helper of sinners to My Son” The holy image became famous thanks to the amazing healings that occurred during the cholera epidemic For the first time, unusual events occurred in the mid-19th century in the Odrino-Nicholas Monastery, where the icon was installed in a wooden chapel at the Holy Gate The miraculous power of the image was revealed to several residents of the city Prayer in front of the Holy Cloth healed a two-year-old boy who suffered from epilepsy, and a previously blind three-year-old girl, whose sight returned The holy image of the Mother of God also restored health to the paralyzed boy The miraculous healings that occurred almost simultaneously glorified the icon throughout the area Since then, many residents of the Oryol province came to pray at the Church of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, where the image was moved after a series of amazing events During the massive spread of cholera, the icon brought back to life many terminally ill patients, whose relatives tirelessly prayed for the salvation of their loved ones The copy of the miraculous image was made only in 1848, through the diligence of Dmitry Boncheskul, who placed it in his house After many new healings, the miraculous list was transferred to the Church of St Nicholas in Khamovniki To this day, many people come here to pray for deliverance from epidemics that destroy the souls of millions of people The veneration of the icon is traditionally held on March 20 and June 11 - the only days when it exudes the greatest power So, twice a year people from all over Russia come to Khamovniki to visit St Nicholas Church and pray before the miraculous face At this time, it is necessary to read special prayers aimed at saving the souls of sinners It is believed that only at this time can one notice a shine of extraordinary beauty on the famous icon “The Helper of Sinners” A bright glow emanates from the oily substance flowing from the canvas itself The liquid has miraculous powers, which, with the help of prayer and inner faith, can heal even the most seriously ill patients