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The image of the Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts” is one of the few where the Holy Virgin is depicted without the Infant of God. The akathist “Softening Evil Hearts” should be read with special warmth in the soul, sincerely praying that non-believers and simply unkind people will be healed of their sinful acts.

Description and power of the icon

Usually the Blessed Virgin in Christianity acts as the intercessor of sinners, and in this same image one wants to protect her. And this can be done if you stop sinning, or at least get rid of one of your vices. The face depicts the Mother of God, whose chest is pierced by 7 swords: 3 on the right and left, 1 on the bottom. The face is filled with hope that times will come when people will be kind and merciful, and truth will triumph on earth. The image expresses the deep sadness and mental pain that the Holy Virgin carried throughout her life.

This icon is addressed with a prayer for those who have lost faith, have stopped visiting the temple or do not believe at all; in addition, prayer in front of the image helps to reconcile those at war.

The reading of the akathist should be especially warm and complacent; the words of prayer are pronounced with sincere faith in the fulfillment of what is desired. The priests advise turning to the Mother of God this way: first glorify the Lord and offer Him gratitude for everything we have, then repent of our sins, and only then ask for what we want. In addition, it is important that the person praying sincerely reconciles with his neighbors - prayer only in words will not have power.

This is what it is, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. It protects each of us, first of all, from ourselves, preventing the emergence of anger and malice in our souls. And even one soul that has taken the right path after turning to the sacred image will be a reward to the suffering Mother of God.

Video “Akathist before the icon “Softening Evil Hearts” to the Mother of God”

In this video you can listen to an audio recording of the akathist to the Mother of God in front of the icon “Softening Evil Hearts.”

Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Softening Evil Hearts”

To the chosen Virgin Mary, above all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we cry with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, like our earthly-born, and do with us according to Your mercy, Let us call You: Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

The angel who announced the Nativity of the Savior of the world to the shepherd of Bethlehem, and with him many heavenly powers, praised God, singing: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” But you, Mother of God, who had no place to lay your head, no place in the monasteries, gave birth to Your Firstborn Son in a den and, having wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, laid Him in a manger; thereby recognizing the sorrow of Your heart, we cry out to You: Rejoice, having warmed Your beloved Son with Your breath; Rejoice, you who wrapped the eternal Child in swaddling clothes. Rejoice, Thou who nourished the Bearer of the universe with Thy milk; Rejoice, you who turned the den into the sky. Rejoice, thou who hast become the throne of a cherub; Rejoice, thou who remained the Virgin at the Nativity and after the Nativity. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Seeing the Eternal Child, the midwife lying in the manger, the shepherds of Bethlehem came and bowed to Him and spoke about the verb spoken to them by the Angel about the Childhood, and Mariam kept all these verbs in Her heart; and after seven days Jesus was circumcised according to the law of Israel, as a man of eight days; Glorifying Your humility and patience, O Mother of God, we sing to the eternal God: Alleluia.

Having a mind established in God and observing the law of the Lord, on the fortieth day, when the days of purification were fulfilled, His parents ascended Jesus to Jerusalem to set Him before the Lord and give a sacrifice for Him according to what was spoken in the Law of the Lord; We cry out to You: Rejoice, Thou who brought the Creator of the universe to the temple of Jerusalem to fulfill the law; Rejoice, you were joyfully met there by Elder Simeon. Rejoice, one pure and most blessed among women; Rejoice, O Thy Cross, adorned with sorrows, bearing in humility. Rejoice, you who disobeyed the will of God in no way; Rejoice, you who showed the image of patience and humility. Rejoice, vessel filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

You were strengthened by the power from above, Mother of God, when you heard the words of Elder Simeon, saying: “Behold, this One is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and is a sign that can be contradicted, and a weapon will pierce your very soul, so that many hearts may be opened.” thoughts,” and pierce the heart of the Mother of God with great sorrow, and cry out to God in sorrow: Alleluia.

Having the desire to destroy the Child, the ambassador Herod killed all the children in Bethlehem and its borders from two years ago and below, according to the time of the hedgehog from the wise men and behold, according to the command of God given through an Angel in a dream to the elder Joseph, the whole holy family fled to Egypt and remained there seven years before the death of Herod. In the same way, with tenderness, we cry out to Ti: Rejoice, you who bore all the hardships of the journey; Rejoice, for all the idols fell in the land of Egypt, unable to endure the strength of Your Son. Rejoice, you who remained with the wicked pagans for seven years; Rejoice, you who came to Nazareth with the Eternal Child-Youth and with Your Betrothed. Rejoice, you who lived in poverty with Elder Joseph the treemaker; Rejoice, you who spent all your time in labor. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

The storm of sorrow overcame the Most Pure Mother, but those returning from Jerusalem did not find the Child Jesus on the way. For this reason, she returned seeking Him, and after three days found Him in the church, sitting among the teachers and listening to them and asking them questions. And His Mother spoke to Him: Child, what have you done to us? Behold Thy father and I am the most painful in quest of Thee? And he said to him: what is the source of Me, don’t you know that in those who are My Father, the essence is worthy of being Me; and His Mother kept all these words in Her heart, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Having heard the Mother of God, as Jesus passed through all of Galilee, teaching in their congregations, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom and healing every ailment and every ulcer among the people, and the rumor went out throughout all Syria and brought to Him those who were sick with various illnesses and passions, possessed and demons, and paralyzed and healing them. But You, Mother of God, leading the prophecies, grieved in your heart, knowing that the hour would soon come when Your Son would sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world. In the same way, we bless Thee, long-suffering Mother of God, crying out: Rejoice, who gave Thy Son to serve the Jewish people; Rejoice, sorrowful at heart, but submissive to the will of God. Rejoice, you who saved the world from the flood of sin; Rejoice, you who have erased the head of the ancient serpent. Rejoice, you who offered yourself a living sacrifice to God; Rejoice, the Lord is with you, O Blessed One. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Preaching the Kingdom of God on earth, Jesus denounced the pride of the Pharisees, who imagined themselves to be righteous. Tis, listening to His parables, understood what He was saying about them, and sought His yat, but was afraid of the people, because they had His prophet; Knowing all this, the Mother of God grieved for her beloved Son, fearing lest they kill Him, crying out in grief: Alleluia.

Having seen the resurrection of Lazarus from the Jews, he went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done, and Caiaphas, the bishop, spoke this year: “We have no choice but to let one man die for the people, and not the whole tongue perish,” from that day they conferred , let them kill Him; We cry out to You, Most Pure One: Rejoice, Thou who has given birth to the Savior of the world; Rejoice, our salvation is the main thing. Rejoice, pre-chosen from birth as the Mother of our Savior; Rejoice, Mother of God, doomed to suffering. Rejoice, Blessed One, who has become the Queen of Heaven; Rejoice, I will take you out to pray for us. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

First a preacher of the word of God, later a traitor - Judas Iscariot, one of the two ten apostles, went to the bishop to betray his Teacher; When they heard it, they were very happy and promised to give him pieces of silver; But you, Mother of God, grieving for your beloved Son, cried out to the mountain God: Alleluia.

The last supper was celebrated by the disciples of Christ, and at it the Teacher bore his mind, thus showing an image of humility, and saying to them: “Only from you will betray Me, the one who eats with Me.” We, who grieve with compassion for the Mother of God, cry out to Her: Rejoice, Mother of God, exhausted by heartache; Rejoice, all who endured much sorrow in this vale. Rejoice, you who found peace in prayer; Rejoice, joy to all who mourn. Rejoice, quenching our sorrows; Rejoice, you who save us from the mire of sin. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

The Lord Jesus Christ, who wanted to show His love for the human race at the Last Supper, blessed and broke bread, gave His disciple and apostle the words: “Take, eat, this is My Body,” and having received the cup and given praise, He gave them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you, this is My Blood of the New Testament, which was shed for many for the remission of sins.” Giving thanks to the merciful God for His ineffable mercy towards us, we sing to Him: Alleluia.

The Lord showed a new sign of His mercy to His disciples, when He promised to send them the Comforter of the Spirit of Truth, Who comes from the Father and will testify about Him. To you, Mother of God, twice sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we cry: Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, all-bright devil. Rejoice, vast village of God the Word; Rejoice, you who produced Divine beads. Rejoice, through Thy Nativity, who opens the doors of heaven to us; Rejoice, you who have shown us a sign of God’s mercy. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

It is strange and regrettable for us to hear that Judas Iscariot betrayed his Teacher and Lord with a kiss, and Spira and the captain and the servants of the Jews brought Jesus and bound Him, and led Him to the high priest Annas first, then to Caiaphas the bishop. The Mother of God, awaiting the mortal counsel of Her beloved Son, cried out to God: Alleluia.

All the Jews took Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetor to Pilate, saying that He was a villain. Pilate, having questioned Him, told them that not a single person found guilt in Him; We cry out to You: Rejoice, you who had a grief-stricken heart; Rejoice, you who shed tears for your Son. Rejoice, you who endured everything without complaining, as a servant of the Lord; Rejoice, you who groan and weep. Rejoice, Queen of heaven and earth, who accepts the prayers of Her servants; Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

All generations bless Thee, the most honorable cherub and the most glorious without comparison seraphim, the Lady and Mother of our Savior, who brought joy to the whole world with Her Nativity, who later had great sorrow, seeing His beloved Son mocked and beaten to the death of the betrayed, but we bring tender singing to Thee, Most Pure , singing to Almighty God: Alleluia.

The prophets of many things will not be able to express all the sufferings You have endured, O our Savior, when the warriors wove a crown of thorns on Your head and put on Your scarlet robe, saying: “Hail, King of the Jews” and beating You on the cheeks. We, Mother of God, knowing Your suffering, cry out to You: Rejoice, You nourished Him with Your milk, having seen Him tormented; Rejoice, thou who hast ripened with crimson and a crown of thorns. Rejoice, you who suffered through His suffering; Rejoice, having seen Him abandoned by all His disciples. Rejoice, having been condemned by His unrighteous judges; Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

To save Jesus, Pilate spoke to the Jews: “It is a custom for us that I will release one to you, so do you want to release the King of the Jews to you?” They all cried out, saying: “Not Him, but Barrabas!” Singing the mercy of God, who gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross, that He might redeem us from eternal death, we cry to Him: Alleluia.

Be a wall and fence for us, Lady, who are exhausted from sorrow and illness. You yourself suffered, hearing the Jews crying: “Crucify Him.” Now hear us crying to You: Rejoice, Mother of Mercy; taking away every tear from the cruelty of those who suffer; Rejoice, you who give us tears of tenderness. Rejoice, you who save perishing sinners; Rejoice, shameless intercession of Christians. Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from passions; Rejoice, you who give joy to the brokenhearted. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

We offer all-congratulatory singing to the Savior of the world, going to His free suffering and carrying His Cross to Calvary upon Him; standing at the Cross of Jesus His Mother, Mary of Cleopas and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, seeing the Mother and the disciple standing, loving him, said to His Mother: “Woman, behold Your son!” then the verb to the student: “Behold your Mother!” And from that hour the disciple went home. You, Mother of God, seeing your Son and Your Lord tormented on the Cross, cried out to the Highlander God: Alleluia.

My Light, Eternal God and Creator of all creatures, Lord, how did you endure the passions on the Cross? - The Pure Virgin weepingly spoke about Your strange Christmas: “My son, I was exalted above all mothers, but, alas, “I, now seeing You crucified, am burning in my womb”; We shed tears, listening to You, crying out to You: Rejoice, deprived of joy and joy; Rejoice, you who freely saw the suffering of your Son on the Cross. Rejoice, Thy beloved child who matured in the wounded; Rejoice, Lamb, seeing Your Child as a Lamb being led to the slaughter. Rejoice, you who saw the Savior of mental and physical ulcers covered with ulcers; Rejoice, thou who hast ripened Thy Son risen from the dead. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Grant us grace, O All-Merciful Savior, who gave up Your Spirit on the Cross and accepted the handwriting of our sins. “Behold, My good Light, My God was extinguished on the Cross,” the Virgin lamented. “Try, Joseph, to approach Pilate and ask that Thy Teacher be taken down from the tree. Having seen Thee wounded naked on the tree without glory, My Child, My soul was pierced by a weapon according to the prophecy of the righteous Simeon,” the providence of the Mother of God, crying: Alleluia.

Singing Thy mercy, O Lover of Mankind, we bow to the riches of Thy mercy, O Lord. “Though you saved Thy creation, you lifted up death,” the Most Pure One said, but by Thy resurrection, O Savior, have mercy on us all, but we call upon Thy Most Pure Mother with tenderness: Rejoice, the most pure Lord is visibly dead; Rejoice, O thou who kissed the body of Thy beloved Son. Rejoice, Thou didst bear forth the naked and wounded dead of Thy Light; Rejoice, Thou who betrayed Thy Light to the grave. Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the new shroud around His Body; Rejoice, you who saw Him risen. Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

O All-Singing Mother, exhausted from sorrow at the Cross of Your Son and God, listen to our sighs and tears and deliver from sorrow, illness and eternal death all who trust in Your ineffable mercy and cry out to God: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Kontakion 4

Ikos 4

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

My Light, Eternal God and Creator of all creatures, Lord, how did you endure the passions on the Cross? - The Pure Virgin weepingly said about Your strange Christmas: “My son, I was exalted above all mothers, but, alas, “To me, now seeing You crucified, my womb burns”; we shed tears, listening to You, crying out to You: Rejoice, joy and deprived of joy; rejoice, the free one who saw the suffering of your Son on the Cross. Rejoice, you who saw your beloved child as wounded; Having matured your resurrection from the dead, Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Kontakion 13

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

The Holy Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Arrows, the text of which is dedicated to the suffering of the Most Pure Virgin, with its iconography is very reminiscent of the miraculous image of the Softening of Two Hearts, or, as it is also called, Simeon’s Prophecy. The only difference in the Seven-Shot Icon is the location of the spears, symbolically piercing - on it they are all depicted on Her right and left hands, and on the Softening of Evil Hearts one of the spears is located below. The Christian akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon is dedicated not only to the unimaginable kindness and intercession of the Mother of Jesus Christ, but is also directly related to the event, which in the Orthodox Church was called the Presentation of the Lord.

The Christian akathist to the Seven Shot Icon is read to reconcile warring parties.

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which forms the basis of the Orthodox akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Mother of God, is considered both lordly (dedicated to Jesus Christ) and theotokos. It is described in detail in the Gospel: on the fortieth day after the Nativity of Christ, Mary and Joseph went to the Jerusalem Temple to offer God a sacrifice for their firstborn, as was customary in Jewish society. At the entrance to the temple they were met by Elder Simeon, who at that time was about 300 years old, and, taking Jesus in his arms, said that this Baby was the Messiah expected by everyone. The Orthodox akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Mother of God says that this meeting was not simple - once upon a time Simeon doubted the prophecy concerning the birth of Christ, and God promised him that he would see Him with his own eyes.

Reading the akathist to the Mother of God of the Seven Shots to soften evil hearts in Rus' was accepted from enemies

The author of the akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon writes that after this, righteous Simeon turned to the Most Pure Virgin and said that a weapon would pierce Her soul, implying the suffering that the Mother of God would experience, looking at how her Son would first be exalted, then rejected, tortured and eventually crucified. The spears depicted in the miraculous image, aimed at the heart of the Mother of God, are a visual embodiment of these words of Simeon. You can read the akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Mother of God at any time at the behest of your soul, as well as on August 27, the day of its special veneration and celebration.

Listen to the video akathist to the Seven-Shot Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Orthodox text of the akathist to the Seven Shot Icon of the Mother of God in Russian

To the chosen Virgin Mary, who is higher than all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we cry with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, like our earthly-born, and do with us according to Your mercy call T:

Rejoice, You who warmed Your beloved Son with Your breath

Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the Eternal Child in swaddling clothes.

Rejoice, Thou who nourished the Bearer of the universe with Thy milk;

Rejoice, you who turned the den into the sky.

Rejoice, thou who hast become the throne of a cherub;

Rejoice, thou who remained the Virgin at the Nativity and after the Nativity.

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

Rejoice, you who brought the Creator of the universe to the temple of Jerusalem to fulfill the law;

Rejoice, you were joyfully welcomed there by Elder Simeon.

Rejoice, One Pure and Most Blessed among women;

Rejoice, O Thy Cross, adorned with sorrows, and carried in humility.

Rejoice, you who disobeyed the will of God in no way;

Rejoice, you who have shown the image of patience and humility.

Rejoice, vessel filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

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

You were strengthened by the power from above, Mother of God, when you heard the words of Elder Simeon saying: “Behold, this One is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and is a sign that can be contradicted, and a weapon will pierce your very soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” "; and great sorrow pierce the heart of the Mother of God, and cry out in sorrow to God: Alleluia.

Having the desire to destroy the Child, the ambassador Herod killed all the children who were in Bethlehem and its borders from two years ago and below, according to the time of the hedgehog's experience from the wise men and behold, according to the command of God given through an Angel in a dream to the elder Joseph, fleeing the entire holy family to Egypt and remained there seven years until the death of Herod. With the same emotion we cry out to Ti:

Rejoice, you who bore all the hardships of the journey;

Rejoice, for all the idols fell in the land of Egypt and were unable to endure the strength of Your Son.

Rejoice, you who remained with the wicked pagans for seven years;

Rejoice, you who came to Nazareth with the Eternal Child-Youth and with Your Betrothed.

Rejoice, you who lived in poverty with Elder Joseph the treemaker;

Rejoice, you who spent all your time in labor.

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

The storm of sorrow overcame the Most Pure Mother, but those returning from Jerusalem did not find the Child Jesus on the way. For this reason, she returned seeking Him, and after three days found Him in the church, sitting among the teachers and listening to them and asking them questions. And his Mother spoke to Him: “Child, what have you done to us? Behold Your Father and I have sorely sought You?” And he said to him: “What is the source of Me, don’t you know that in those who are My Father’s essence is worthy of being Me”; and His Mother kept all these words in her heart, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Rejoice, you who gave your Son to serve the Jewish people;

Rejoice, sorrowful at heart, but submissive to the will of God.

Rejoice, you who saved the world from the flood of sin;

Rejoice, you who have erased the head of the ancient serpent.

Rejoice, you who offered yourself a living sacrifice to God;

Rejoice, the Lord is with you, O Blessed One.

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

Preaching the Kingdom of God on earth, the pride of the Pharisees, who imagined themselves to be righteous. Tis, listening to His parables, understood what He was saying about them, and sought His yat, but was afraid of the people, because they had His prophet; Knowing all this, the Mother of God grieved for her beloved Son, fearing lest they kill Him, crying out in grief: Alleluia.

Having seen from the Jews the resurrection of Lazarus, he went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done, and Caiaphas, the bishop, spoke this year: “We have no choice but to let one man die for the people, and not the whole tongue perish”; from that day they took counsel, that they might kill Him; We cry out to You, Most Pure One:

Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Savior of the world;

Rejoice, our salvation is the main thing.

Rejoice, pre-chosen from birth as the Mother of our Savior;

Rejoice, Mother of God, doomed to suffering.

Rejoice, Blessed One, who has become the Queen of Heaven;

Rejoice, I will take you out to pray for us.

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

First the preacher of the word of God, later the traitor - Judas Iscariot, one of the two ten Apostles, went to the bishop to betray his Teacher; When they heard it, they were very happy and promised to give him pieces of silver; But you, Mother of God, grieving for your beloved Son, cried out to the mountain God: Alleluia.

Rejoice, Mother of God, weary of heartache;

Rejoice, all who endured much sorrow in this vale.

Rejoice, you who found peace in prayer;

Rejoice, joy to all who mourn.

Rejoice, quenching our sorrows;

Rejoice, you who save us from the mire of sin.

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

Although the Lord Jesus Christ wanted to show His love for the human race at the Last Supper, blessing and breaking bread, He gave His disciple and apostle the words: “Take, eat, this is My Body”; and having received the cup and given praise, he gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you, this is My Blood of the New Testament, which was shed for many for the remission of sins.” Giving thanks to the merciful God for His ineffable mercy towards us, we sing to Him: Alleluia.

Rejoice, dwelling place of the Holy Spirit;

Rejoice, all-bright devil.

Rejoice, vast village of God the Word;

Rejoice, you who produced Divine beads.

Rejoice, through Thy Nativity, who opens the doors of heaven to us;

Rejoice, you who have shown us a sign of God’s mercy.

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

It is strange and regrettable for us to hear that Judas Iscariot betrayed his Teacher and Lord with a kiss, and Spira and the captain and the servants of the Jews brought Jesus and bound Him, and led Him to the high priest Annas first, then to Caiaphas the bishop. Mother of God, waiting for the mortal counsel of Her beloved Son: Alleluia.

All the Jews took Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetor to Pilate, saying that He was a villain. Pilate, having questioned Him, told them that not a single person found guilt in Him; we cry out to Ti:

Rejoice, heart tormented by grief, who had;

Rejoice, you who shed tears for your Son.

Rejoice, you who endured everything without complaining, as a servant of the Lord;

Rejoice, you who groan and weep.

Rejoice, Queen of Heaven and earth, who accepts the prayers of Her servants.

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

All generations bless Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, the Lady and Mother of our Savior, who brought joy to the whole world with her Nativity, who later had great sorrow, seeing her beloved Son mocked and beaten and betrayed to death, but we bring tender singing to Thee, The Most Pure One, singing to Almighty God: Alleluia.

The branches of many things will not be able to utter all the suffering You have endured, our Savior, when the warriors wove a crown of thorns on Your head and put on a scarlet robe, saying: “Hail, King of the Jews”; and Biyahu Ty on the cheeks. We, Mother of God, recognizing Your suffering, cry out to You:

Rejoice, You nourished Him with Your milk, having seen Him tormented;

Rejoice, thou who hast ripened with crimson and a crown of thorns.

Rejoice, you who suffered through His suffering;

Rejoice, having seen Him abandoned by all His disciples.

Rejoice, having been condemned by His unrighteous judges.

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

To save Jesus, Pilate spoke to the Jews: “It is a custom for us that I will release one to you, so do you want to release the King of the Jews to you?” They all cried out, saying: “Not Him, but Barrabas!” Singing the mercy of God, who gave us up to die on the cross, that He may redeem us from eternal death, we cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Be a wall and fence for us, Lady, who are exhausted from sorrow and illness. You yourself suffered, hearing the Jews crying: “Crucify Him!” Now hear us crying to You:

Rejoice, Mother of Mercy, who takes away every tear from the fiercely suffering;

Rejoice, you who give us tears of tenderness.

Rejoice, you who save perishing sinners;

Rejoice, shameless intercession of Christians.

Rejoice, thou who deliverest us from passions;

Rejoice, you who give joy to the broken heart.

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

We offer all-congratulatory singing to the Savior of the world, I went to His free suffering and carried my Cross to Calvary upon Him; standing at the Cross of Jesus His Mother, Mary of Cleopas and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, seeing the Mother and the disciple standing, loving him, said to His Mother: “Woman, behold Your Son!” Then the verb to the student: “Behold Thy Mother!” And from that hour the disciple went home. You, Mother of God, seeing your Son and Your Lord tormented on the Cross, cried out to the Highlander God: Alleluia.

“My Light, Eternal God and Creator of all creatures, Lord, how did you endure the passions on the Cross?” - The Pure Virgin weepingly said about Your strange Christmas: “My son, I was exalted above all mothers, but, alas for Me, now seeing You crucified, my womb is on fire”; We shed tears, we cry out to You attentively:

Rejoice, deprived of joy and joy;

Rejoice, you who freely saw the suffering of Your Son on the Cross.

Rejoice, Thy beloved child who matured in the wounded;

Rejoice, O Lamb, see Thy Child as a Lamb to be led to the slaughter.

Rejoice, you who saw the Savior of mental and physical ulcers covered with ulcers.

Rejoice, Thou who hast ripened Thy Son risen from the dead.

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

Grant us grace, O All-Merciful Savior, who gave up Your Spirit on the Cross and accepted the handwriting of our sins. “Behold, My good Light, My God was extinguished on the Cross,” the Virgin lamented. - “Try, Joseph, to approach Pilate and ask that Your Teacher be taken down from the tree. Having seen Thee wounded without glory, naked on the tree, My Child, a weapon passed through My soul, according to the prophecy of the righteous Simeon,” foresaw the Mother of God, crying out: Alleluia.

Singing Thy mercy, O Lover of Mankind, we bow to the riches of Thy mercy, O Lord. “Though You saved Thy creation, Thou didst lift up death,” said the Most Pure One, but by Thy resurrection, O Savior, have mercy on us all, but we call upon Thy Most Pure Mother with tenderness:

Rejoice, dead, visibly lifeless, of the most blessed Lord;

Rejoice, thou who kissed the body of Thy beloved Son.

Rejoice, Thou didst bear forth the naked and wounded dead of Thy Light;

Rejoice, Thou who betrayed Thy Light to the grave.

Rejoice, thou who hast wrapped the new shroud around His Body;

Rejoice, you who saw Him risen.

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

/This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1, and kontakion 1/

First prayer before the icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows Softening evil hearts

Oh, Long-Suffering Mother of God, Exceeding all the daughters of the earth in Her purity and in the multitude of sufferings You endured to the earth! Accept our much-painful sighs and keep us under your roof. For you know no other refuge and warm intercession, but as you have the boldness to be born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises in the Trinity of the One God, always, now and ever and ever. Amen.

Second prayer in front of the icon of Our Lady of Seven Shoots

O who will not please Thee, O Blessed Virgin, who will not sing of Thy mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us perishing in evil, dissolve our hearts with love and send your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace against those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You reach out to us, if the world persecutes us - You accept us, give us the blessed power of patience - to endure the trials that happen 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 pray, O Blessed One, Thy Son and our God, may he pacify their hearts with peace, but let the devil - the father of evil - be put to shame! We, singing Thy mercy towards us, the evil, the indecent, will sing to Thee, O Most Wonderful Lady of the Blessed Virgin, hear us at this hour, those who have contrite hearts, 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! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

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

Iconographic information

The icon depicts the Mother of God alone. Moreover, there is a difference between the icons “Softening Evil Hearts” and “Seven Shots”.

Icon of the Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts”

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

In the second, the Virgin Mary 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 Shot” image. A peasant from one of the districts of the Vologda province suffered for a long time from pain in his legs and limped badly, 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 Shots"

One day, while he was sleeping, a commanding voice was heard, telling him to climb the church bell tower, find there the ancient icon of the Mother of God and pray earnestly 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 church servants did not believe him and did not let him into the bell tower. The third time, seeing the persistence of the sick lame man, the servants went to meet him: the disabled man climbed the belfry and immediately found the icon. It lay in the dust by the stairs and the bell ringers, not noticing the shrine under their feet, walked straight on 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 cherished healing.

Prayer Rules

The prayer to soften evil hearts is one of the most powerful prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. In order for this to happen as quickly as possible, it is necessary:

“Softening Evil Hearts” (“Simeon’s Prophecy”)

come to an Orthodox monastery;
in front of the icon of Jesus Christ;
apply your lips and forehead to the Holy Crucifix;
go to the “Softening Evil Hearts” or “Seven Arrow” icon, light a candle and read a prayer (you can pray in your own words).

Useful articles:

You can pray at home in front of the icon. To do this, you need to purchase a candle in 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

“Softening Evil Hearts” icon of the Mother of God. Gallery of icons of Shchigra.

According to a long-established tradition, before the face of the Holy Virgin, they pray for their enemies, to soften hostility between people and to bestow a sense of mercy.
Troparion, tone 5:
Soften our evil hearts, Mother of God, and extinguish the misfortunes of those who hate us, and resolve all the tightness of our souls. Looking at Your holy image, we are touched by Your suffering and mercy for us and we kiss Your wounds, but we are horrified by our arrows, tormenting You. Do not let us, merciful Mother, perish in our hard-heartedness and from the hard-heartedness of our neighbors, for You are truly the Softener of evil hearts.
To the chosen Virgin Mary, above all the daughters of the earth, the Mother of the Son of God, who gave Him the salvation of the world, we cry with tenderness: look at our many-sorrowful life, remember the sorrows and illnesses that you endured, like our earthly-born, and do with us according to Your mercy, let's call you T:
Rejoice, much-sorrowful Mother of God, transforming our sorrow into joy.
Prayer 1
O much-sorrowful Mother of God, softener of evil hearts and superior to all the daughters of the earth, in Your purity and in the multitude of sufferings You have transferred to the earth, accept our much-painful sighs and keep us under the shelter of Your mercy. Do You know of no other refuge and warm intercession, but since You have the boldness to be born of You, help and save us with Your prayers, so that we may without stumbling reach the Kingdom of Heaven, where with all the saints we will sing praises in the Trinity to the One God, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer 2
O who will not please Thee, O Blessed Virgin, who will not sing of Thy mercy to the human race. We pray to you, we ask you, do not leave us perishing in evil, dissolve our hearts with love and send your arrow to our enemies, may our hearts be wounded by peace against those who persecute us. If the world hates us - You extend Your love to us, if the world persecutes us - You accept us, give us the blessed strength of patience - to endure the trials that happen 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 pray, O Blessed One, Thy Son and our God, may he pacify their hearts with peace, but let the devil - the father of evil - be put to shame! We, singing Thy mercy towards us, the evil, the indecent, will sing to Thee, O Most Wonderful Lady of the Blessed Virgin, hear us at this hour, those who have contrite hearts, 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! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

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 the Maiden Field in Moscow, in the Church of the Archangel Michael. The celebration of the icon, also called “Simeon’s Prophecy,” takes place annually on August 26 and on the Sunday of All Saints.

Akathist to the Mother of God in front of the icon “Softening Evil Hearts.”

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P Before this icon of the Most Holy Theotokos they pray for the reconciliation of the warring parties.

P The rules for reading the House Magpie are simple: the Akathist is read daily, for forty days, preferably without omissions; You can read the akathist at any time - morning, afternoon or evening; After reading the magpie, you can start it again until you receive what you asked for. And remember that we Christians must visit the temple of God every Sunday and regularly (at least once a month) proceed to Confession and Communion.

D and the Lord Jesus Christ will fulfill our petitions according to His great mercy and through the persistent intercession of His Most Pure Mother!

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