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Protection of the Holy Virgin

Protection of the Holy Virgin The Protection of the Holy Virgin is a beloved feast in the Orthodox Church that commemorates an event in the early 10th century when the Holy Virgin appeared in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople, spreading her veil over the faithful gathered there for protection. This event is seen as a powerful demonstration of the intercessions of the Holy Virgin and her constant care and protection for all Christians. The icon of the Protection of the Holy Virgin is a popular depiction in Orthodox churches, showing the Holy Virgin with outstretched arms covering and protecting the faithful beneath her veil. Orthodox Christians venerate this icon as a reminder of the Holy Virgin"s constant prayers and protection for all believers. It is a source of comfort and hope, reminding us that we are never alone and that the Holy Virgin is always watching over us, interceding for us before her Son, Jesus Christ. On the feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, Orthodox Christians offer prayers of gratitude for the Holy Virgin"s protection and ask for her continued prayers and intercessions in their lives. The feast is a reminder of the powerful role of the Holy Virgin in the life of the Church and in the lives of individual believers.