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Hawaiian Iveron Icon visit to Bulgaria

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A printed copy of the myrrh‑streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God arrived in Bulgaria at the end of July 2026. The icon was welcomed at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport by Patriarch Daniel of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Church, Metropolitan Daniel, and other clergy, including Bishop Iriney (London and Western Europe), following a decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. Abroad (ROCOR). It was first placed in the historic St. Sophia Church, where Patriarch Daniel celebrated a Divine Liturgy and a water‑blessing of the Holy Cross. A large crowd gathered for prayer, and two miracles were reported on the first day. The icon was also described as a photographic copy of the lost Montreal Icon. Over the next weeks following weeks, the icon was moved in procession traveled to several churches and eparchies, locations, including St. Marina, St. Nedelya, Samokov, Ihtiman, Dupnitsa and others. It remained on public veneration until 5 August, after which Dupnitsa. During its time in Varna, it continued to travel across was displayed at the country, culminating St. Marina University Hospital for pediatric oncology and hematology, where Metropolitan Ioan of Varna and Veliki Preslav led prayers for the health of children and medical staff. The tour culminated in an exhibition at Rila Monastery on 17‑18 August. 17–18 August, coinciding with the feast of the Dormition of St. John of Rila. The icon departed Bulgaria on 19 August. The visit was described recognized as a major spiritual event for Orthodox believers in Bulgaria, believers, with the icon recognized as miraculous by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad in 2008. noted for its ability to emit fragrant myrrh.

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  1. 2026-08-17 10:55 UTC Hawaiian Iveron Icon visit to Bulgaria
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