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The holy and miracle working icon of the Virgin Mary was brought to the Vatopaidi monastery by the Blessed elder [[Joseph of Vatopedi|Joseph]] (who is still alive) from the Nea Skete. The first record that the icon has miraculous powers was witnessed by Elder Joseph. One day a young man from Cyprus went to visit and entered into the church. At that point, the Elder witnessed a glowing light radiating from the face of the Theotokos and an invisible power pushed the young man down to the ground. When the young man had recovered from his fall, he began to repent and weep and confessed that ...