Theotokos of Vladimir– About 1131 the Greek Patriarch of Constantinople sent the icon as a gift to Grand Duke Yury Dolgoruky of Kiev. (Wiki)
~ PLEASE REMEMBER, there are Christians throughout the current troubles in Ukraine, and on all sides: pray for them. Unlike in past ages, some of the local clergy are trying to maintain peace between the protesters and the various government forces, on the streets, day and night. This picture is of a man in the robes & stole of an Orthodox priest, holding a shield on his shoulder.
https://twitter.com/fgeffardAFP/status/436488271246274560/photo/1
A priest holds a cross and shield during clashes between protesters and police in Kiev by Sergey Gapon #AFP pic.twitter.com/1E7hXNGb98
See also: ‘Goosebumps’: This ‘stunning pic’ of Ukrainian priests will leave you breathless via Twitchy.
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Radio Free Kiev 