The most powerful miraculous healing icons

Icons are a kind of conductor between the human and the divine world. Orthodox icon painting is famous for the variety of a huge number of faces that are able to heal diseases, as well as mental illnesses.

Many believers are well versed in icons and their purpose. For those who have recently decided to let faith into their hearts, we offer a selection of the most powerful icons with a detailed description of each image.

Strong icons

Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
From legends it is known that this icon was written by the evangelist Luke. She became known as the miracle worker after she three times withdrew enemy troops from Moscow. The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God can help an ordinary person in making the right decision, in healing physical ailments (often she is prayed to cure heart and eye diseases), in getting rid of sinful thoughts and troubles.
The Trinity Icon
The famous icon was written by no less famous and revered icon painter – Andrei Rublev. The image has a plot: it is based on the meeting of three strangers who personify the trinity of the Lord with Abraham. The icon helps believers to find the right path, as well as to be cleansed of sin or negativity.
Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God
This is one of the most common images in the Byzantine and Russian art of painting icons. Christians associate this icon with a symbol of peace and health. Before the Smolensk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, believers pray for the protection of their native land from enemies, for the health of those who went to the front, as well as for those who travel or are simply far from home.
Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
This face can also be found under the name of the Gatekeeper, Gatekeeper or Portaitissa. Its first name was in honor of the monastery, which is located in Georgia, Iveria. Often believers turn to the icon with requests for consolation in troubles, increasing the fertility of the earth, saving from misfortune. You can also ask the Virgin not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones and even enemies.
Ugresh Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Even in ancient times, people in Russia treated Nicholas the Wonderworker with special piety. The moral ideal of the saint of God was consonant with the moral order of the Russian people. Nicholas had a meek, humble and merciful character, which greatly impressed people. Today, believers turn to the saint with requests for help in seemingly hopeless situations. It is impossible to determine exactly the special area of his patronage, but one thing is certain: all human needs and sufferings are close to him.
Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrow
Also, the icon can be found under the name “Softening of Evil Hearts” or “Simeonic Prophecy”. The image of the Mother of God is pierced by seven arrows. The number seven in Christianity symbolizes completeness or excess. In this case, we are talking about the endless pain and bitterness of the mother. Believers often turn to the Mother of God for help in outbreaks of quarrels and enmity, anger and anger.
Icon of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg
Xenia St. Petersburg is one of the most revered Russian saints. The grave of the blessed is located in St. Petersburg at the Smolensk cemetery, surprisingly, but it is always crowded. Believers turn to Xenia with prayers for a happy marriage, for the successful completion of deeds and undertakings. Also, often childless couples ask the blessed for the appearance of babies.
The Icon of the Transfiguration of God
The Transfiguration of the Lord is one of the most important events in the history of the Gospel. On this day Christ on Mount Tabor told his three disciples the dignity of the Son of God. People often ask for God’s protection from anything that might shake their faith. They also pray before the icon to strengthen their strength and save their soul.
Icon of St. Spyridon of Trimifunt
It was for his virtuous disposition that Saint Spyridon was placed from a simple farmer to bishop. The miracle worker led the ordinary life of a peasant: he worked in his fields, helped the poor, and also healed the infirm. Today, prayers to St. Spyridon lead to material well-being, success in undertakings and work.
Icon of St. Basil the Blessed in Prayer to Christ
The icon was painted at the end of the XVI century for the Temple of Basil the Blessed. Believers pray to St. Basil for humility, patience in persecution and ridicule. He also seeks help in healing various ailments, in particular drug addiction and drunkenness.