Icon of the Mother of God “Of
published on Sep 22, 11
The Icon is one of few in which Mary appears alone. Her heart is pierced with seven arrows – four on the left side and three on the right (in some copies the order is reversed). This number, seven, signifies the fullness of pain and suffering.If you pray for your enemies before it, their hostile thoughts will depart, replaced by the nobler sentiment of mercy.Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Seven Arrows” hang in a prominent place. It is desirable that it be seen as soon go into the house, because it protects from enemies and evil eyes.
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