Difference between revisions of "Our Lady of Kazan"
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During the [[Battle of Stalingrad]], the icon was with the [[Russian army]] on the right bank of the [[Volga]], and the [[Nazi]] troops couldn't cross the river. The Battle of Stalingrad began with a supplication before the Kazan Icon. Only when it was finished, did the troops receive the order to attack. The Kazan Icon was at the most important sectors of the front where the troops were preparing for an offensive. | During the [[Battle of Stalingrad]], the icon was with the [[Russian army]] on the right bank of the [[Volga]], and the [[Nazi]] troops couldn't cross the river. The Battle of Stalingrad began with a supplication before the Kazan Icon. Only when it was finished, did the troops receive the order to attack. The Kazan Icon was at the most important sectors of the front where the troops were preparing for an offensive. | ||
| − | During the assault on [[Königsberg]] in 1945, the [[Soviet]] troops were in a critical situation. Suddenly, the soldiers saw their commander arrive with [[priest]]s and an icon. Many made jokes, "Just wait, that'll help us!" The commander silenced the jokers. He ordered everybody to line up and to take off their caps. When the priests finished the supplication, they moved to the frontline carrying the icon. The amazed soldiers watched them going straight forward, under intense [[Nazi]] fire. Suddenly, the Nazis stopped shooting. Then, the [[Russian]] troops received orders to attack on the ground and from the [[sea]]. Nazis died in the thousands.<ref>[https://02varvara.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/the-wonderworking-icon-of-kazan-of-the-most-holy-mother-of-god/ The Wonderworking Icon of Kazan of the Most Holy Mother of God], 15 January 2008. 02varvara.wordpress.com | + | During the assault on [[Königsberg]] in 1945, the [[Soviet]] troops were in a critical situation. Suddenly, the soldiers saw their commander arrive with [[priest]]s and an icon. Many made jokes, "Just wait, that'll help us!" The commander silenced the jokers. He ordered everybody to line up and to take off their caps. When the priests finished the supplication, they moved to the frontline carrying the icon. The amazed soldiers watched them going straight forward, under intense [[Nazi]] fire. Suddenly, the Nazis stopped shooting. Then, the [[Russian]] troops received orders to attack on the ground and from the [[sea]]. Nazis died in the thousands.<ref>[https://02varvara.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/the-wonderworking-icon-of-kazan-of-the-most-holy-mother-of-god/ The Wonderworking Icon of Kazan of the Most Holy Mother of God], 15 January 2008. 02varvara.wordpress.com</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:38, August 26, 2025
Our Lady of Kazan also known as the Holy Protectress of Russia is a holy icon venerated by all Orthodox Christian faithful.[1]
Second World War
The icon was used in religious processions around Leningrad fortifications during the Siege of Leningrad (1941–1944).[2]
During the Battle of Stalingrad, the icon was with the Russian army on the right bank of the Volga, and the Nazi troops couldn't cross the river. The Battle of Stalingrad began with a supplication before the Kazan Icon. Only when it was finished, did the troops receive the order to attack. The Kazan Icon was at the most important sectors of the front where the troops were preparing for an offensive.
During the assault on Königsberg in 1945, the Soviet troops were in a critical situation. Suddenly, the soldiers saw their commander arrive with priests and an icon. Many made jokes, "Just wait, that'll help us!" The commander silenced the jokers. He ordered everybody to line up and to take off their caps. When the priests finished the supplication, they moved to the frontline carrying the icon. The amazed soldiers watched them going straight forward, under intense Nazi fire. Suddenly, the Nazis stopped shooting. Then, the Russian troops received orders to attack on the ground and from the sea. Nazis died in the thousands.[3]
References
- ↑ Our Lady of Kazan, www.roman-catholic-saints.com
- ↑ Curran, Bridget (2008). The Miracles of Mary: Everyday Encounters of Beauty and Grace. Allen & Unwin. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-74175-514-5.
- ↑ The Wonderworking Icon of Kazan of the Most Holy Mother of God, 15 January 2008. 02varvara.wordpress.com