Mother of God of Kazan (Hermitage) Size:4.8 x 6 after passing through the harrowing

after passing through the harrowing experience of the 1917 revolution

In this compact volume

compassion

an example of humility and silent prayer to her Son

but operates by means of imagery and symbolism basic to all human experience

Mother of God of Kazan (Hermitage) Size:4.8 x 6 after passing through the harrowingThe 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.