Our Lady of Kazan, also called Theotokos (Θεοτόκος) of Kazan (Russian: Казанская Богоматерь), is a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church, representing the Virgin Mary as the protector and patron of the city of Kazan. The image is also venerated in the Catholic Church. It has been considered a treasure of Russia for centuries. Two major Kazan Cathedrals, in Moscow and in St Petersburg, are consecrated to Our Lady of Kazan, as are numerous churches throughout the land. Her feast days are July 21 and November 4, (which is also the Day of National Unity). The original icon has been stolen and never recovered. Ancient and venerated copies have been displayed at the Kazan Cathedral of Moscow, at Yaroslavl, and at St. Petersburg.

This copy was produced Monastery Sofrino by the official icon maker of Russian Orthodox Church. The village of Sofrino was mentioned for the first time in the 15th century. Nowadays Sofrino is conspicuous for two sights: the famous estate with the Smolensk Church (17th century) and the only one plant in the country producing plates for the Russian Orthodox Church.


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