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Monthly Archives: June 2012
What’s on the other side of the Vladimir Icon?
The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most famous and beloved icons in Orthodoxy and particularly within Russia. It is so well-known, that I haven’t even bothered to write anything about it on this blog, … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Icons of Christ, The Theotokos
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Tagged Hetoimasia, Procession, Russian Icon, St Luke, Theotokos, Throne of Preparation, Vladimir, Wonderworking Icon
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Igor Icon of the Mother of God
The Martyr Igor was briefly the Grand-Prince of Kiev during the 12th century – a time of conflict within the principality. Breaking their oaths, the nobles of Kiev rose up against Prince Igor, imprisoned him in a windowless log-house, and … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Special Icons, The Theotokos
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Tagged Greek Icons, Martyr, Prayer, Russian Icon, Veneration
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The Ninety-Three Mile Procession of St Nicholas’ Icon
An annual procession of a miraculous icon of St Nicholas the Wonder-worker has just finished, with around 35,000 pilgrims participating in the ninety-three mile round trip.
Posted in History, News, The Saints
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Tagged Nicholas the Wonderworker, Procession, Russian Icon, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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Miracle-Working Softener of Evil Hearts Icon
The first Sunday after Pentecost celebrates, among other things, the Softener of Evil Hearts Icon (Умягчение злых сердец)of the Mother of God. It is undeniable that the image of Mary here is sentimental, painted in soft tones with her eyes … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Special Icons, The Theotokos
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Tagged Mother of God, Russian Icon, Softener of Evil Hearts, Theotokos, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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Why do Icons of the Mother of God weep?
The following is one of Eugene Rose’s “lay sermons” entitled Weeping Icons of the Mother of God, delivered in November 1966. Eugene Rose was later tonsured as the monk, Fr Seraphim, a great modern-day ascetic and writer.
Posted in Special Icons, The Theotokos
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Tagged Mother of God, Seraphim Rose, Theotokos, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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Miracle of the Bleeding Image of Theodore Stratelates
The Holy Great-Martyr Theodore Stratelates (“the General”) is remembered on February 8th, the day of his martyrdom in 319 A.D. The transfer of the St Theodore’s relics is remembered on June 8. On this day is also remembered a miracle … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Special Icons, The Saints
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Tagged Iconoclast, Military Saints, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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Icons of the Great Feasts | New Page
A new page has been added which brings together posts on this blog which relate to icons of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church (see link below), as well as Easter: the “Feast of Feasts”. The icon shown … Continue reading →
Posted in Icons of Christ, Icons of the Incarnation, News, Resurrection Icons, The Theotokos
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Tagged Great Feast
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How not to be an accidental Iconoclast
Following on from the post What makes an Icon Holy?, it is clear an image is holy when it truly depicts someone who is holy, rather than through any magical way it was produced. It also means that a completed … Continue reading →
Posted in Apologia, Iconography, The Theotokos
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Tagged Iconoclast, Mother of God, Wonderworking Icon
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