The relics and icon of St. Luke the Blessed of Crimea will be venerated at the exhibition "Orthodoxy. Under the Protection of the Mother of God – 2026" in Sochi.translated

From October 20 to 25, 2026, with the blessing of Bishop Sochi and Tuapse German, the Orthodox exhibition-fair "Orthodoxy. Under the Protection of the Mother of God – 2026" will be held at the Grand Hotel "Pearl" in Sochi, where visitors can venerate a relic of St. Luke the Blessed of Crimea (Voyno-Yasenetsky).

The annual exhibition "Orthodoxy. Under the Protection of the Mother of God" brings together representatives of monasteries and churches, Orthodox publishing houses, artisans, and producers of goods related to Orthodox culture and tradition, as reported by the press service of the exhibition organizer – LLC "SOUD" – Sochi Exhibitions.

"For visitors, this is an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Orthodox communities from different regions of Russia, purchase church and thematic products, and participate in spiritual and educational programs," noted the organizers.

A special place in the exposition will be occupied by the icon with a relic of St. Luke the Blessed of Crimea (Voyno-Yasenetsky), which will be displayed on stand number 82. Visitors can venerate the icon and pray to St. Luke, who is traditionally invoked for healing from serious illnesses and assistance before complex operations...