Icons

Kazan Most Holy Mother of God

The canonical image of the Kazan Most Holy Mother of God is one of the most revered and beloved sacred treasures in the Orthodox world. The Kazan icon is traditionally part of a wedding pair and is considered the primary patroness of family happiness, peace, and harmony in the home. Believers turn to this image with prayers for healing from illnesses, for spiritual and physical insight, as well as for the protection of the nation and home from troubles and enemies. Prayers are offered to the Most Holy Mother of God for the health, proper upbringing, and spiritual protection of children at all stages of life.