The Barsk Icon of the MostHoly Mother of God –

Commemorated on October 1

      The Barsk Icon of the MostHoly Mother of God – is an ancient image of Byzantine origin from the Barsk monastery in Podol'sk diocese. The icon from of old was venerated as holy by both Orthodox and Catholics. The solemn celebration was established in 1887.

© 1996-2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos.