Akathist hymn booklet to the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts.
All those who turn to the Mother of God in prayer sense an easing of spiritual and physical suffering. When they pray for their enemies before the icon, their feelings of enmity are softened, and that strife and hatred abate, giving way to kindness.
"Rejoice, much-sorrowing Mother of God, turn our sorrows into joy and soften the hearts of evil men"