2026-05-182026-05-182013-06-21https://hdl.handle.net/10929/156218This icon was a gift made by the Patriarch of Constantinople to the prince of Rus� at the beginning of the 12th century. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus in her arms, who leans tenderly to her cheek. Many consider it a national treasure with several miracles of historical importance to Russia being attributed to the icon. Following its near destruction in the thirteenth century, the work has been restored at least five times.Original file name 46525921501_861aa5e538_o (5).jpg1484 x 2305Each photograph within this collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. Therefore, these photos may only be used in a way that is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation. The following terms of use for State Library patrons shall apply. 1. Educational Institution/student use is permitted as long as such usage adheres to all copyright and related rights legislation. In these instances, these photographs may only be used for educational or historical purposes. 2. Non-Commercial use is permitted without permission from the rights holder, as long as such use adheres to all copyright and related right legislation. 3. Under no circumstances may these photographs be used for commercial purposes without the direct permission of the rights-holder. 4. Under no circumstances may these photographs be used for political purposes. 5. Users must always give appropriate credit to the photographer. The credit may not in any way suggest the right's holder endorses the user or their use of the photographs. 6. Photographs may be copied or redistributed in any medium or format as long as such use does not violate copyright and related rights legislation. 7. Users may remix, transform, and rebuild upon the original photographs as long as it does not violate copyright and related rights legislation.The Theotokos of Vladimir IconRussian IconThe Orthodox Church of Christ The SaviourThe Church of Christ The SaviourOrthodox ChurchOCAOrthodox Church of AmericaRussian Orthodox ChurchParamusBergen CountyGatewayThe Gateway RegionNew JerseyNJJerseyThe Garden State