Metropolitan Gregory of the Resurrection celebrated the Liturgy in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior on the day of the celebration of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of Godtranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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On July 6, on the day of the celebration of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, established in memory of the salvation of Moscow from the invasion of Khan Akhmat in 1480, the first vicar of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' for the city of Moscow, the head of the Central Vicariate, Metropolitan Gregory of the Resurrection, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the cathedral Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

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Αγγελική Μακρή

I am glad that we celebrated the Vladimirskaya icon. I remembered that they told us in the catechism about 1480 and how Moscow "stood" without a fight. I hope there were many people at the Liturgy.

Тимофей Павлов

Yes, in 1480 everything was really decided without bloodshed; standing on the Ugra River is something that always remains in my head. There were probably a lot of people at KhHS, I try to come early on days like this, otherwise there won’t be a crowd. Thanks to Bishop Gregory.

James Bennett

That standing on the Ugra without a fight is one of those stories that always sticks with me too. Nice to see Metropolitan Gregory serving at the Cathedral on the feast. I usually try to get there early on big days like this as well, otherwise it's standing room only.

Thomas Wright

That standing on the Ugra without a fight always gets me too. Good to hear Metropolitan Gregory served at the Cathedral; I remember squeezing in there myself one year for the Vladimir icon and barely finding a spot near the back.

Marius Marin

Yes, I also remembered that story from Ugra, how it was resolved without a fight. I once went to a service with the Vladimirskaya icon in our parish and it was full, I barely found a place in the back. I thank Bishop Grigorie for serving there.

Ilie Ionescu

Yes, the story of Ugra is one of the most soothing in our history – it ended without blood, only with prayer and the icon. In our parish, we have not yet had a service with Vladimirskaia, but I would like to see what it is like when she comes; you were in the front or even in the back how do you say? I also thank Vladyka Grigorie.

Ilie Ionescu

Yes, exactly, the story from Ugra shows what prayer can do when it is united with true faith. We brought the Vladimirskaya icon to our parish two years ago from a monastery in Moldova and the service was full, people came even after it was over. What impressed you the most about her, Ilie - the face of the Mother of God or the story with Ahmat?

Constantin Tudor

Yes, the Ugra story is really reassuring, Ilie, especially since it was resolved without a fight. At our parish, I brought the Vladimirskaya icon once, but I stayed more in the back, near the side door, so that I could leave quickly after the service - my wife was waiting for me with the boy in the car. What impressed you most about this icon when it came to you?

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