I say dimly, because I didn't think about it much until a few connections were made in my brain through various people and I realized that this icon is in Chicago.
My husband was planning to attend a Synergy meeting tonight, which happened to be at the ROCOR Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral in Des Plains, which also happens to be the current stop for the Kursk Root icon.
The Synergy group was blessed to be able to view and venerate this holy icon.
Can you believe that this icon is over 800 years old? And yet this icon is not buried in a museum but is allowed to travel and the faithful are able to venerate it. What a blessing!
(Thanks to Michele for the last two pictures!)
Patty, Fr. Andre at the cathedral told us that there have been healings here in Chicago from the Kursk Root icon. This icon also healed St. Seraphim of Sarov as a child.
ReplyDeleteWow!
I knew about St. Seraphim, but not about the local healings. It's just incredible that with its history, this icon is available to the public!
ReplyDeleteI really should have posted a picture of the icon with the riza too - it would be more recognizable! How wonderful you were able to go venerate it! (Or was that just your husband?) Boy, you lucky people in Chicago!
ReplyDeletethat is such a blessing; I hope for the honour of meeting this icon one day as well! The Mother of God is so good and loving to us...
ReplyDeleteSadly, just my husband. Evening, kids, and long Chicago car rides don't mix (for us) very well or very often. But I had him take pictures for me!
ReplyDeleteAny time you guys want to take in the wonders of "Chicagoland," just let me know!