Theotokos of Buchyn
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Icon of the Theotokos of Buchyn
The Theotokos of Buchyn is an icon which allegedly appeared in the 18th century[1] and honored as miraculous by the Orthodox Christians of Volyn, Rivne (Ukraine), and Pinsk (Belarus) Polesye. The icon measures 65x80 cm.
It is worshipped in the St. Nicholas Church, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the village of Buchyn in the Lyubeshiv district of Volyn region of Ukraine. A 15-kilometer long religious procession to the icon of Our Lady of Buchyn takes place annually on May 22, starting at the village of Zarudchi in the Lyubeshiv district.
The Blessed Virgin is depicted with her hands folded in prayer and soulful eyes.
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