Saints for Peace in the Family
When a home is torn by quarrels, Russian families pray before the icon “Softener of Evil Hearts,” the Mother of God pierced by seven swords, asking that hearts be softened and enemies reconciled. Sts Peter and Fevronia and the holy Royal Passion-Bearers are asked for love and faithfulness. Rublev’s Holy Trinity, three Persons at one table, is the icon of family love and unity. St Edward the Martyr, betrayed by his own family, is asked for peace in divided homes. And an icon corner where the family prays together is the oldest peacemaker of all.
The saints the Church turns to
The Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts.”
Asked for peace and reconciliation in the family.
Sunday of All Saints; “Seven Arrows,” 13 August (26 August on the Old Calendar).
Sts Peter and Fevronia
Asked for peace in the home.
25 June (8 July on the Old Calendar).
The Mother of God
Asked for a good marriage and a peaceful family.
Protection, 1 October (14 October on the Old Calendar).
The Royal Passion-Bearers
Asked for love and unity in the family.
17 July.
St Xenia of Petersburg
Asked for the return of love and peace between spouses.
24 January (6 February on the Old Calendar).
In our shop
Holy Trinity (after Rublev) & Christ$69
St Edward the Martyr & Guardian Angel$69
Royal Passion-Bearers & Guardian Angel$69
Icon Corner Set$199
- Icons of the Mother of God — wooden.
- “Softener of Evil Hearts” icon and Sts Peter and Fevronia (coming soon)
How Orthodox Christians pray for this
Pray together, even briefly, before the icon corner each evening. Ask forgiveness before sleep. Russian families ask for a moleben before the “Softener of Evil Hearts.” On Forgiveness Sunday, before Lent, the whole family asks one another’s forgiveness.
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Questions
Who is the patron saint of peace?
For peace in the home, Orthodox Christians pray before the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts” and to Sts Peter and Fevronia. Catholics often turn to the Holy Family and St Joseph.
What is the “Seven Arrows” icon?
A Russian icon of the Mother of God pierced by seven swords, close to the “Softener of Evil Hearts”; both are prayed to for reconciliation.
