Mosaic Icon of Our Lady of Kazan in Assumption Cathedral

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Our Lady of Kazan icon is surely the most important icon in Russia. Due to its legendary connection with famous miracles it was reproduced many times by various Russian artists. The beautiful mosaic icon of Our Lady of Kazan was made in late 19th century and placed in Dormition (Assumption) cathedral of Holy-Trinity St. Sergius Lavra (monastery).

Photo #125 taken on September 22, 2011 during countryside tour to Sergiev Posad with my Dear client from USA, Brooks Szolyga.

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Date: September 22, 2011 08:41:00 am EDT
File name: ALP-2011-0922-125-Mosaic-Icon-of-Our-Lady-of-Kazan-Assumption-Cathedral-Holy-Trinity-Lavra.jpg
Tags: Russia , Lavra , Sergiyev Posad , icons , Assumption Cathedral , Sergiev Posad

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