Feast
Commemoration of the Vladimirskaya Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos
June 23 Old CalendarJuly 6 New Calendar
Life
When the Tatar Khan Ahmet surrounded Moscow, Prince Ivan Vasilievich set out with an army to defend the city. Although the army of this prince was small and weaker than the Tatar army, it nevertheless emerged victorious. For suddenly an indescribable fear fell upon the Tatars, and they were thrown into confusion and scattered. This unexpected success was attributed by all to the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, before which the people had prayed for deliverance from the Tatars. Because of this, June 23 was designated in Russia as a commemoration of this miracle.
This unexpected success was attributed by all to the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, before which the people had prayed for deliverance from the Tatars.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, June 23. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on June 23
The full reading for June 23 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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