Historical memory: September 1 is the feast of the Don Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos - the defender of Russia.translated

The Don Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos was painted by Theophan the Greek. On the day of the Battle of Kulikovo (September 8 (September 21, New Art.) 1380, on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary), the icon was among the Russian army, giving him help. After the battle, solemnly celebrating the victory with his army, Grand Duke Dmitry Ioannovich returned to his capital city of Moscow and brought […]



