Orthodox Church celebrates Leśna Icon feast in Nosów

The Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church celebrated the feast of the Leśna Icon of the Mother of God on October 5, 2026, at the Church of St. Archangel Michael in Nosów. The festive Divine Liturgy was led by Archbishop Abel of the Lublin-Chełm Diocese, assisted by Archbishop Paisius of Przemyśl and Gorlice and Bishop Warsonofius of Siemiatycze.

Pilgrims traveled from various locations, including Białystok, Bielsk Podlaski, Siemiatycze, and Biała Podlaska, to attend the event. The ceremony also featured the presence of Abbess Anastazja from the Zwierki Monastery, which maintains spiritual traditions linked to the Leśna and Krasnystok monasteries. During the service, Father Korneliusz Wilkiel spoke regarding the role of prayer to the Mother of God and the history of the Leśna icon.