Description

This day is celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, called “Burning Bush”. According to legend, in the form of burning, but burning bush to Moses, God appeared to call the prophet to bring the people of Israel out of Egypt. In Christianity, the Burning Bush became the prototype of Our Lady, symbolizing the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Orthodox people venerate the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of the same name. In the center of the icon is an image of Mary with the Child, signed in the eight-pointed star, which, in turn, formed two quadrangles – green (natural color Bush stands) and red (the color of the flame to embrace it). The Russian icon painting icon known since the mid-16th century, and the celebration in her honor was erected in the 17th century. Икона Божией Матери «Неопалимая Купина» Our Lady of the “Burning Bush” Icon In people, the Burning Bush is quite naturally considered protectress against fire and lightning. The corresponding prayer uttered in this holiday. In addition, it was customary in the case of a fire circle around the burning house with an icon of the Virgin of the Burning Bush.