PHOTO: Metropolitan Vikenty of Tashkent and Uzbekistan solemnly carries the miraculous myrrh-streaming icon of Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II, around the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Tashkent
On 10th March 2024, Metropolitan Vikenty of Tashkent and Uzbekistan, celebrated a Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Tashkent. An All-Night Vigil was served the night before. Prior to the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, Metropolitan Vikenty solemnly carried the miraculous myrrh-streaming icon of Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II under the vaults of the cathedral, after which the Godenov Cross was reinstalled in the cathedral.
Upon completion of the Divine Liturgy, Metropolitan Vikenty congratulated the faithful on Sunday, reminding everyone that this week before Great Lent is called the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
PHOTO: Metropolitan Vikenty of Tashkent and Uzbekistan
In his sermon, His Eminence the Archpastor also expressed his gratitude to the custodian of the miraculous image of Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II, Alexander Chernavsky, for the opportunity for the Orthodox faithful of Uzbekistan to venerate this famous shrine.
It was noted that the myrrh-streaming icon will also be brought to the churches of the Tashkent deanery.
PHOTO: the miraculous myrrh-streaming icon of Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II
© Paul Gilbert. 12 March 2024
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