Marian devotion
Our Lady of Vladímir
Vladimir, Russia
The oldest icon of the Virgin Mary in Russia.
The icon of Our Lady of Vladímir is the oldest icon of the Virgin Mary in Russia. It was painted, according to tradition, by St. Luke the Evangelist and brought to Russia from Constantinople in the 12th century.
The icon that saved Russia
In 1395, when Tamerlan threatened Moscow, the icon was carried in procession from Vladímir to Moscow. Tamerlan, according to tradition, saw a vision of the Virgin and ordered the withdrawal.
The icon is venerated as the protector of Russia. Every August 26, the Russians celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Vladímir.
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