On Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00pm, we celebrated the first of what we hope will be regular Akathist services to this Holy, Wonder-working image of the Mother of God, Queen of All. Our Lady has been known have accomplished many miracles by this image, particularly the healing of cancer. The Akathist Services will be followed by annointing with oil from the lamp which hangs before the icon on Mt. Athos in Greece. All are welcome to attend. Bring your friends who are in need of the healing touch of the Queen of Heaven.

Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Saviour, SAVE US!

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History of the Icon

     The holy and miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary was brought to the Vatopedi monastery by the blessed elder Joseph (who is still alive) from Nea Skete. The first record of the icon's miraculous powers is from the witness of Elder Joseph. One day a young man from Cyprus went to visit and entered into the church. At that point, the elder witnessed a glowing light radiating from the face of the Theotokos and an invisible power pushed the young man down to the ground. When the young man had recovered from his fall, he began to repent and weep and confessed that he did not believe and was a participant in the black arts. He changed his life and became an Orthodox Christian.

     This icon is also known for working many miracles, especially healing people with cancer. There are many recent records of people who have been healed from cancer after participating in the Supplicatory Canon to the Pantanassa at the monastery.

     There are many miracles also occurring in Russia, where two identical copies of the Vatopedi icon were sent at the request of the Patriarch of Moscow. One of these copies is at the Church of All Saints in Krasnoe Selo of Moscow and the other copy was sent to the monastery of the Metamorphosis of Christ in Novospaski.