A revered religious artefact, said to possess miraculous healing powers, will be displayed at St Elena’s Parish in Monte-Carlo on Monday evening.
The Kursk-Root Icon, one of Orthodox Christianity’s most venerated relics, will be available for worship at the church on Avenue de Grande-Bretagne on 3rd November at 6pm.
The icon, which depicts the Virgin Mary, dates back to the 13th century and has been central to Orthodox faith for over 700 years. According to tradition, believers credit it with healing the sick, resolving conflicts, and bestowing divine grace upon the faithful.
The sacred image holds deep historical significant within Russian Orthodox tradition. It was revered by Russian Tsars and the renowned military commander General Kutuzov during the Russian Empire.
Such is the icon’s importance that in Ukraine and Russia, worshippers routinely queue for seven to eight hours for just five seconds before it. Hundreds of thousands of people wait to pay their respects when it visits these countries.
The Orthodox Church of Monaco has extended an invitation to all Christians in the principality to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Church representatives highlighted the timing, noting the current difficulties in Ukraine, and called for unity amongst the Christian community.
The icon will be displayed at St Elena’s Parish, which is part of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)
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