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Saint John Damascene lived at an exciting time. The Christian Church, severely persecuted only years before, became the official church of the state. God, faith and the trinity became some of the most popular subjects of table talk.
On December 22 we celebrate the Conception by the Righteous Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos. In our article you will learn about the deeds of faith of the Righteous Joachim and Anna and several unusual icons of the Feast.
On 31 August, the Orthodox faithful commemorate the miracle-working icon of the Mother of God "Pantanassa". Its copies can be found in churches across the world, and the original is kept at Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos.
On the feast day of the Dormition, we honour the translation into the eternal life in God of the Most Holy Theotokos, who leads us along to God, comforts us on the journey to His Kingdom, and embraces us with His Divine Love