The icon of Our Lady of the Seven Shots or the Softening of the Evil Hearts symbolically depicts the prophecy of St. Simeon the Virgin, uttered by him in the Temple of Jerusalem on the Day of the Lord:
"And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this man is appointed to many for the fall and rebellion of many in Israel, and as a sign of contention, - and unto thee the weapon itself shall pass through the soul; (Luke II: 34-35) ”
Thus, Simeon proclaimed to Heavenly Blessed One the profound sorrow that She suffered from the crucifixion of Her Eternal Son Jesus Christ.
Therefore, on the icons of the type of the Seven Shots, the Most Holy Mother of God is depicted with the seven swords that tickled her heart. The seven swords pierce the Body of the Pure One and signify the fullness of the suffering of the Mother of God in her earthly life. Swords are placed three to the right and left and one to the bottom, or three to the right and four to the left.
"Seven Shots" - is the strongest icon that protects the home and its owners. It drives people away from envy, misery, lessons, and reconciles the warring parties. In the apartment you should hang it before entering the house, so its protective properties will be as strong as possible
