Wonderworking Pochaiv Mother of God Icon visits churches in Canada
The Wonderworking Pochaiv Icon of the Mother of God is visiting OCA parishes throughout Canada until October 11, 2009.
The icon began its trip to Canada on Tuesday, September 22, where it was at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Montreal, QC.
On Saturday, September 26, the icon traveled to Toronto, where it is resting at Christ the Saviour Cathedral.
On Tuesday, September 29, the Pochaiv Mother of God icon will be at Holy Annunciation Cathedral for the consecration of Archimandrite Irénée (Rochon) as Bishop of Quebec City and Auxiliary to His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim.
Other cities in Canada scheduled for the tour include Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg. Before returning to Ukraine, the Pochaiv icon will again be at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Toronto on Sunday, October 11.
Information on the history of the Pochaiv Mother of God Icon may be found here.
More details of the Pochaiv Mother of God icon’s visit to Canada may be found here.