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Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered underground in the city of Kazan, Tatarstan.
In 1579, the revered Russian Orthodox icon Our Lady of Kazan is miraculously rediscovered buried underground in Kazan, sparking widespread veneration.
In 1579, a young girl in Kazan, Tatarstan, had visions that led to the discovery of a hidden icon of the Virgin Mary.
The icon, believed to be Our Lady of Kazan, was buried in the ruins of a burned church.
Its recovery was celebrated as a miraculous event and quickly became a symbol of divine protection.
Copies of the icon spread throughout Russia and played a significant role in religious life and culture.
Our Lady of Kazan was later credited with military victories and was named the patroness of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The icon remains one of Russia's most venerated religious artifacts and a testament to faith and tradition.
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Our Lady of Kazan
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Russian Orthodox Church
Kazan
Tatarstan