Чья третья рука на иконе «ТРОЕРУЧИЦА»? Что такое вотив? Исцеляет ли «Троеручица» болезни рук и ног?

In the iconographic tradition of the Orthodox Church, there are icons that can confuse the uninitiated with the complexity of their symbolism. One need only recall the icons "The Savior, the All-Seeing Eye," "Sophia, the Wisdom of God," "The Burning Bush," and similar images. The icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Three-Handed" is one of them. The depiction of a third hand on the icon baffles: whose hand is it? Where did it come from? How can the Mother of God have three hands? On the eve of the feast day in honor of this miraculous icon, we will share some facts that reveal the history and significance of this icon. Feasts in honor of this icon are celebrated on July 11 and 25. #godfaithman #three-handed #miraculousicons Contents: 0:01 "Three-Handed" is an example of complex iconographic symbolism. 0:35 Hand on an icon: a Christian continuation of a pre-Christian tradition. What are votives? 2:01 Miracles and political revenge. How St. John of Damascus was slandered, lost his right hand, and was healed. 3:25 An icon instead of an abbot. The "Three-Handed" icon at Hilandar Monastery. 4:20 Iconography and "spiritual consumer goods." Who added a third hand to the Mother of God, and how the Synod of the Russian Church fought against "malicious and inept" iconographers. An ambiguous prayer—a troparion to an icon. Why icons don't heal. 6:29 Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her "Three-Handed" icon. 👉 Support the channel: +7 918 875 73 86.