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On September 8th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Meeting of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. This wonderworking icon is one of the most venerated in Russia and, according to tradition, dates from the dawn of Christianity.
On 31 August, the Orthodox faithful commemorate the miracle-working icon of the Mother of God "Pantanassa". Its copies can be found in churches across the world, and the original is kept at Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos.
On the feast day of the Dormition, we honour the translation into the eternal life in God of the Most Holy Theotokos, who leads us along to God, comforts us on the journey to His Kingdom, and embraces us with His Divine Love
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Blessed Maria was venerated as a local saint in July 2004 during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Saint Seraphim of Sarov’s birth. She was canonized for all-Church veneration in October of that year.
The Apostles greeted the Theotokos with great joy and honoured Her not only as the Mother of their beloved Teacher and Lord but also as their heavenly Helper, the Protector of Christians, and the Intercessor for all mankind.
August 22 marks a special milestone — our Convent’s 25th anniversary! On this day in 1999, Metropolitan Philaret performed the Rassophore tonsure of three sisters and blessed seven others to begin their novitiate.
Like many Belarusian New Martyrs, hieromartyr John Voronets faced persecution, but remained true to his priestly calling, professing the Christian faith until his last breath.
Following their glorification, the relics of Blessed Eudokia and her disciples Daria, Daria, and Maria were exhumed and rest in the Dormition Church in Suvorovo (formerly Puzo).
