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[[Image:Tikhvin Theotokos.jpg|right|frame|The Theotokos of Tikhvin]]The '''Theotokos of Tikhvin''' ('''''Tikhvinskaya''''') is one of the most celebrated and beautiful wonderworking icons [[icon]]s of the Mother of God(''[[Theotokos]]''). Traditionally, it is said to be one of the icons written painted by St. [[Apostle Luke|Luke the Evangelist]]. The appearance of the icon is celebrated on [[June 26]].
The icon has a long history. During the Soviet oppression of the [[Church of Russia|Russian Orthodox Church]], the icon was brought to the United States for safekeeping. In 2004, it was transferred back to Russia to return to its home village of Tikhvin.
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==Hymns==[[Troparion]] (Tone 4):Today, like the eternal sun,:Your Icon appears in the sky, O Theotokos.:With rays of mercy it enlightens the world.:This land accepts the heavenly gift from above,:Honoring You as the Mother of God.:We praise Christ our Lord who was born of You.:Pray to Him, O Queen and sovereign virgin:That all Christian cities and lands be guarded in safety, :And that He save those who kneel to His divine, and Your holy image, O unwedded bride.[[Kontakion]] (Tone 8):O people, let us come to the Virgin Queen and Mother, giving thanks to Christ God.:Let us fall before her miraculous image, and let us cry::O sovereign Mary, your glorious image now inhabits this land.:Save all the Christians of this world, showing us the heavenly life.:To You we faithfully cry: Rejoice, O Virgin, the salvation of the world!==See also==*[[John (Garklavs) of Chicago]]*[[Theotokos of Vladimir]]*[[Icons of the Theotokos]]
==External Links==
*[http://www.mirabilis.ca/archives/001564.html Tikhvin Icon Returning to Russia]
*[http://www.mirabilis.ca/archives/001913.html Tikhvin Icon New Home]
*[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2004-06-18/news/0406180180_1_icon-russian-orthodox-holy-russia Russian icon finally on way home] ''Chicago Tribune'' article, 18 June 2004
*[http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/12/nyregion/heading-home-after-55-years-america-russian-icon-stopping-new-york-for-3-days.html Heading Home, After 55 Years in America; Russian Icon Stopping in New York for 3 Days of Veneration] ''New York Times'' article, 12 March 2004
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