In Russian Orthodox iconography, it doesn’t get much bigger than the Kursk Root Icon. Among Russian Orthodox congregations, they don’t get much smaller than St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission in St. Francisville. But the 13th-century icon will be at the church for a 7 p.m. service on Tuesday. “This is one of the
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Keeping the faith – Hometown News Paper Reports on the Kursk Visit
St. Nino Orthodox Christian Church preserving traditions Although the Orthodox Christian faith is dominant in Russia and the Near East, many in the U.S. aren’t familiar with it or the religious icons that are part of its tradition. The congregation of Stillwater’s St. Nino Equal-To-The-Apostles Orthodox Christian Church took the opportunity Wednesday to introduce the
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How Did It Go? Kursk Icon Visit to Stillwater OK
By all accounts the visit of the holy Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God to Stillwater, OK was a smashing success. A few pictures can be seen below. The event was quite well attended, with 41 non-St Nino visitors coming and going during the course of the evening. While it is interesting to
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Today is the Day – Kursk Root Icon in Stillwater OK
The day has arrived! We want anyone and everyone in Stillwater to be able to take advantage of this rare and unique opportunity to honor the Mother of God and to be blessed by her. You do Not have to stay for the entire event. Come and go as you are able. If you can
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Kursk-Root Icon at St Benedict in Oklahoma City
The Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God at our sister church St Benedict in Oklahoma City St Benedict Website St Benedict OKC on Facebook Orthodox Church Stillwater OK
St. Raphael of Brooklyn Antiochian Orthodox Church Receives Miraculous “Kursk Root” Icon
For several years, the various Orthodox Church communities of Eastern Iowa have gathered at each other’s temples to celebrate Pan-Orthodox Vespers on each of the five Sunday evenings of Great Lent. On a recent Lenten Sunday evening, St. Raphael of Brooklyn Church in Iowa City, Iowa, hosted clergy and faithful from several parishes for a
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Stillwater to Host 700-year-old Christian Icon
St. Nino Equal-to-the-Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Stillwater will host the 700-year-old Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God on Wednesday. The icon will be available for public viewing from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lee Company Event Room, 1002 South Lewis. “What occurs every other year is the icon travels around all of the parishes
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Why is a 13th century religious icon traveling around the St. Louis area?
Several Orthodox Christian churches in the St. Louis area are hosting a centuries old icon over the next few days. The Kursk Root Icon is a painting of the Virgin Mary, known as the Theotokos, that is said to date to the 13th century in its namesake town in Russia. The icon, associated with miraculous
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700 Year Old – Miracle Working Russian Christian Icon To Be In Stillwater, OK May 11, 2016
On May 11, 2016, St. Nino Equal-to-the-Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Stillwater, OK is honored to host the 700 year old Miracle-Working- Kursk-Root-Icon of the Birthgiver of God.. This ancient Christian relic will arrive in Stillwater and will be available for public viewing starting at 5:30 pm at the Lee Company Event Room, 1002 South
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Kursk Root Icon To Visit The Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America
With the blessing of His Grace, Metropolitan Hilaron, the Kursk-Root Wonder-working icon of the Mother of God of the Sign (Znamenie) will be visiting the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America. Please see below for exact schedule: Kursk Icon Schedule 2016 DCMA Kusrk Icon Guidelines for Rectors Kursk Icon visit 2016 Collections History of the Miraculous
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