Mother of God of Kazan (Hermitage) Size:8 x 10 particularly those of a disciple

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and naming it "Joy of Joys"

“All of our life is a school

This is the work of the right hand of the Most High

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Mother of God of Kazan (Hermitage) Size:8 x 10 particularly those of a discipleThe 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.