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Sermon on the Feast of the Protecting Veil of the Most Holy Theotokos

Sermon on the Feast of the Protecting Veil of the Most Holy Theotokos

“Greetings on the feast of the Protecting Veil of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever‑Virgin Mary! … This feast day commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Mother of God at the Blachernae Church near Constantinople. Blessed Andrew saw the Most Holy Theotokos walking through the air, illumined by Heavenly light and surrounded by Angels and a host of saints. St. John the Baptist and the Apostle John the Theologian accompanied the Queen of Heaven. Kneeling, the Most Holy Virgin…
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October 13th, 2026| News

About us

Казанская икона

The Parish of Our Lady of Kazan and the Protection of the Mother of God is being a part of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarchate of Moscow with services performed in accord to the old calendar in accordance with the Liturgicon, traditions and canons of the Russian Orthodox Church. Our parishioners come from a wide multitude of nationalities and cultures, but we are all united in our true faith in our lord God and savior Jesus Christ and our belonging to the Russian Orthodox…
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Congratulations to His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, with Name Day

Dear Bishop Matthew,

Cordially congratulate with your Name Day – the day of remembrance of the Holy Apostle and the Evangelist of the Gospel Matthew!

Wholeheartedly wish You joy and peace in the Lord, spiritual and physical health and abundant blessings from Christ Our Saviour!

May God grant You Many and Blessed Years!

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November 29th, 2021| Announcements, News

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