Stradbally, Ireland, November 22, 2024
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The visitation of the wonderworking and myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe concluded on Wednesday, November 20, with a stop in Ireland.
After being carried by its guardian Fr. Nectary Yangson throughout Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, and England over a three-week period, the icon arrived at the Church of St. Colman in Stradbally in central Ireland, the diocese reports.
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Fr. Nectary and the icon were greeted at the doors of the church by Fr. Robert Williams, and a moleben and akathist were served. The parish was joined by hundreds of faithful from other churches and missions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and even some from Great Britain.
The faithful were all anointed with the fragrant myrrh that streams from the sacred image and given a smally copy of the icon.
After the services, a meal was offered, during which Fr. Nectary spoke about the history and miracles associated with the icon over the past 17 years.
The following morning, the Fr Nectary departed to return to Hawaii.
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