Theotokos of Bogolyubovo

The Theotokos of Bogolyubovo or Bogolubovo Icon (Russian: Боголюбская икона Божией Матери) is a Theotokos Agiosoritissa, a type of Marian icon, which is venerated and perceived as wonderworking by the Russian Orthodox Church. The icon was painted in 1157 at the request of Grand Prince Andrew Bogolubsky, in commemoration of an appearance to him by the Mother of God.

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