The Virgin of Smolensk, also known as the Icon of Our Lady of Smolensk, is an icon of the Mother of God of the Hodegetria type venerated in Orthodox Christianity, with its feast celebrated on July 28. According to tradition, the icon is believed to protect and defend the western borders of Russia. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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LocationUnknown (original not found since 1941) 1 The original icon, kept in the Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk, was not found after German troops occupied the city in 1941, so its present location could not be verified from this source. Medium
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The original of the icon was kept in the Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk, but after the city was occupied by German troops in 1941, the icon was not found.
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The Icon of Our Lady of Smolensk (Russian: Смоленская икона Божией Матери) is an icon of the Mother of God (Hodegetria) revered in Orthodoxy. The icon is celebrated on July 28 (August 10). According to tradition it is believed tha
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