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Russian Orthodox priest says believers prayed for victory on Vladimir Icon Feast
Russian Orthodox Church priest Makariy (Markish) stated that believers prayed on the Feast of the Vladimir Icon, which symbolizes Moscow's historical deliverance from enemy occupation. The icon is revered as a symbol believed to have saved Moscow from Khan Ahmed's invasion in 1480.
Russian Orthodox Church priest Makariy (Markish) stated that the Feast of the Vladimir Icon, celebrated on July 6, has directed believers to prayer during the difficult period the country is going through. In a statement to RIA Novosti, the priest said, "The Feast of the Vladimir Icon also prompts us to prayer today, in connection with the hard times our Motherland is experiencing."
Priest Makariy said that believers are pleading for victory in their personal prayers. "Personal prayer is the voice of every person, every living heart, directed to the Lord," he added.
The icon's historical protection
In Russian Orthodox tradition, it is believed that the Vladimir Icon saved Moscow from Khan Ahmed's invasion in 1480. At that time, the army of Ivan III and the forces of Khan Ahmed faced each other on the banks of the Ugra River, but no battle took place.
Priest Markish emphasized that all three feasts held in honor of the Vladimir Icon are linked to the repulsion of attacks on Moscow and the Grand Duchy of Moscow.
Touching on Moscow's historical rise, the priest said, "Moscow was a tiny town on the riverbanks in the 12th century, unknown to anyone. In the 14th century it straightened its shoulders, and in the 15th century it became the heir of Byzantium. In this astonishing historical process, the Christian faith holds a central place, and within that faith, the Holy Mother of God is present."
At the end of his speech, he also noted that the church has no authority to tell anyone what to pray for in personal prayer. "One thing is collective worship, that is, the services we attend. The other is each of our personal prayers, and unlike collective worship, no one can tell anyone how to pray," he said.
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