The Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God is an image of the Mother of God before which people pray when events occur that plunge us into despondency and sorrow.

The icon is considered healing. Many cases of healing are known, but prayer before the Jerusalem Icon is especially helpful for eye ailments, including blindness and paralysis.

People pray before the Jerusalem Icon for protection from natural disasters, especially fires, and from enemy attacks on the state. In particular, prayer before it will protect against attacks on your home and property.