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This hand-painted Orthodox icon depicts the Theotokos Softener of Evil Hearts, also known as the Virgin of the Seven Arrows. The Mother of God is shown with seven swords piercing her heart, symbolizing the grief she endured at the suffering of her Son and her compassion for the world. The icon is venerated as a source of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation in times of conflict.

The feast of the Theotokos Softener of Evil Hearts is celebrated in the Orthodox calendar on August 13, with additional commemorations on the Sunday of All Saints and during other Marian feasts. It is often prayed before in times of family discord, enmity, or when seeking the softening of hardened hearts.

The Softener of Evil Hearts icon is a powerful gift for families, married couples, or those experiencing conflict, invoking the intercession of the Mother of God to bring peace, unity, and healing. It is especially recommended for home prayer corners as a source of comfort and reconciliation.