Kazan Icon of the Mother of God - one of the most revered icons in Russia. It was uncovered in 1579 in Kazan, where she took the name. According to the testimony of the Patriarch Hermogenes, who at that time served as a priest in Kazan, after the great fire, which occurred in the city, the 9-year-old girl Matrona appeared in a dream-Pure, which is ordered to find her way in the ruins left after the fire. The icon was soon found in the place, which indicated the Mother of God. Since then, this day - July 8, 1579, is considered a holiday and is celebrated annually on the Orthodox Church. At the site where the convent, and the girl who was the Most Holy Mother of God, became the first nun in it was found the icon was built.
Special intercessory role played by the image of Our Lady of Kazan in "troubled times" 1598-1613 gg. alien intervention, when a long time hosted impostors and Polish invaders, as well as during the Great Patriotic War in Moscow and its environs 1941-45.
By the early 19th century image of the Virgin of Kazan was revered on a level with the ancient lists of the Most Holy - Smolensk and Vladimir.
Beautiful carved icon, made in compliance with all the Orthodox canons. The material used to create the image of expensive noble woods. This icon can be a wonderful gift for relatives and friends, or to take the place of honor in the home iconostasis.
Paired with a carved icon of "God Almighty" will be a great set for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Material: salary - mahogany, holy face - beech.
Size: 17x23 cm
