Hundreds venerate Miraculous Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God in Sofia

Hundreds of Orthodox faithful gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nedelya in Sofia over the weekend to venerate the miraculous Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, which is visiting Bulgaria.

Since 2007, the icon has been known for the miracle of myrrh-streaming and has traveled throughout the Orthodox world, bringing what many believers regard as the blessings and grace of the Theotokos.

On Sunday, the Divine Liturgy was presided over by Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria, concelebrating with Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), Bishop Isaac of Velbazhd, second vicar of the Metropolitan of Sofia, Fr. Nektary (Yangson), custodian of the Hawaiian Icon, along with clergy from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

In his homily, Patriarch Daniil reflected on the spiritual significance of the miraculous icon, saying that millions of faithful have venerated it over the years while witnessing the ongoing miracle of myrrh-streaming and numerous healings.

“It is a great mercy from God that this icon is here among us, strengthening our faith and allowing us to experience the love and grace of the Mother…