Congratulations to the Head of Crimea on the Feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

On November 4, Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

This miraculous image was carried in 1612 by the militia of Minin and Pozharsky; in front of this image they prayed for the salvation of Russia and victory over the enemy.

The prayers of the Russian people were heard. The militia liberated Moscow from invaders and traitors. The many years of unrest, which threatened the very existence of the Russian state, ceased.

This is a very important historical and spiritual lesson. He reminds us, on the one hand, of the danger of internal strife, enmity and hatred, and on the other, that faith in God and love for the Fatherland help to overcome the most difficult trials and achieve victory even in the most seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Two years ago a wonderful event happened. Our Patriarch announced the discovery of the original Kazan Icon of the Mother of God — the same one before which Prince Pozharsky prayed and which was considered lost for a long time.

The Patriarch called this event historical. According to him, this is not an accident, but a sign of God’s mercy towards the Russian people, towards Russia.

May the Queen of Heaven protect our Fatherland today, may she give us the strength and wisdom to defeat our enemies, preserve and increase the great heritage of our ancestors!

Happy holiday, brothers and sisters! — says the congratulations from the Head of the Republic.

source: Department of Information and Press Service of the Head of the Republic of Crimea