The portrayal of Theothokos (Virgin Mary), Mother of God, refers to one of the first portraits and is considered as one of the remarkable and oldest icons in Orthodox Russia. According to the legend that speaks of the appearance of the Icon in Kursk. It happened on September 8, 1295. A hunter was walking in the forest around the Tuskar river and found something unusual at the hill near the roots of a tall tree. It was an Icon that was placed facing downwards. As soon as the hunter picked it up, fresh spring water emerged from the ground. The Icon was small in size (15.2 cm x 15.6 cm).
Kursk Root Icon of Theothokos
Kursk Root Icon of Theothokos
Kursk Root Icon of Theothokos
The portrayal of Theothokos (Virgin Mary), Mother of God, refers to one of the first portraits and is considered as one of the remarkable and oldest icons in Orthodox Russia. According to the legend that speaks of the appearance of the Icon in Kursk. It happened on September 8, 1295. A hunter was walking in the forest around the Tuskar river and found something unusual at the hill near the roots of a tall tree. It was an Icon that was placed facing downwards. As soon as the hunter picked it up, fresh spring water emerged from the ground. The Icon was small in size (15.2 cm x 15.6 cm).