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Protection of the Holy Virgin

Protection of the Holy Virgin The Protection of the Holy Virgin is a special feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church that commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary in Constantinople in the 10th century. According to tradition, during a time of great danger for the city, the Virgin Mary appeared in the church of Blachernae and spread her veil over the people, protecting them from harm. This event is often depicted in icons of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, which show the Virgin Mary standing with outstretched arms, surrounded by angels and saints. These icons are venerated by Orthodox Christians as a reminder of the Virgin Mary"s intercessions and protection. The Protection of the Holy Virgin is a reminder to Orthodox Christians of the power of prayer and the protection that the Virgin Mary offers to all who turn to her in times of need. It is a celebration of the special relationship between the faithful and the Mother of God, who is always ready to intercede on behalf of her children.