On November 4 (October 22) the feast of the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan is celebrated. Despite the fact that there are a lot of various kinds of icons of the Mother of God in Russia, the icon of Kazan remains prevalent. It is especially honoured by the Russian people.
It is Truly Meet, is a megalynarion and a theotokion, i.e. a magnification of and a Hymn to Mary used in the Divine Services of the Eastern Orthodox churches. It consists of a Troparion and a sticheron composed in honour of the Theotokos (i.e. the Virgin Mary).
We are pleased to present to you GOD’S PEOPLE documentary series with sisters of our Convent talking about their ministry in boarding homes for children and adults with disabilities. In this episode, Nun Martha and Sister Julia speak about their first steps towards God.