Historical memory: August 14 - the celebration of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos in memory of the victory of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky over Volga Bulgaria in 1164translated

In 1164, Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky set out on a campaign against the Volga Bulgars, taking with him the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos and a banner depicting the Savior Not Made by Hands and the Adoration of the Cross. Before the decisive battle on August 1 (August 14, new style), a prayer service was served for the granting of victory. According to legend, during the battle […]