Mother of God of Kazan (Hermitage)The Kazan icon was discovered on July 8, 1579, in the city of Kazan, after the Theotokos herself revealed its location. The icon was credited with helping Russia to repel numerous invasions throughout its history. The feast of the icon is celebrated on July 8th and October 22nd (O. S.) This is the main icon of the Theotokos on the Hermitage iconostasis and was painted by a monk at the Hermitage.

“You will not die

which comprise over twenty volumes

seeking the intercessions of the Mother of God for healing of body and soul

inner suffering

by the brilliant and saintly Orthodox hierarch

is a complete biography of this great Elder

with upraised hands

had been sorely put to the test

and from us to Elder Vasileios

the texts also touch upon differences found in Greek usage

Russian archpriest Valentin Biryukov endeavors to pass on the spiritual wisdom gleaned from his long life

and Resurrection through the rituals we see