Zurich, November 4, 2024
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The wonderworking Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God began its first-ever visit to Western Europe began on Friday, November 1, with a festive procession involving hierarchs, clergy, and Orthodox faithful.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russian warmly greeted the icon and its guardian Fr. Nectary Yangson, and a moleben was served at the Holy Resurrection Church of the Korsun Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, reports the ROCOR Diocese of Great Britain.
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Following the service, the myrrh-streaming icon was carried in procession throughout the city to the Church Abroad’s Holy Protection Church, where an akathist was read. Hundreds of pilgrims were present from Romania, Germany, Serbia, Ireland, Ukraine, and all across Europe. The faithful were anointed with the myrrh that streamed from the icon during the services in Zurich.
The icon will travel throughout Western Europe until November 20. See the full schedule here.
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