March 28, 2012
Wayne, WV: The Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" visited Christ the Savior Church

On Wednesday, March 21, the parish of Christ the Savior in Wayne, WV was blessed by the visitation of the myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts." The icon was brought by Sergey Fomin and accompanied by His Grace George, Bishop of Mayfield, and Hieromonk Alexander (Frizzell; dean of Holy Cross Monastery). Along with parish rector Priest Jonah Campbell, the guests co-served a moleben with akathist with His Grace, at which many faithful from various jurisdictions gathered to pray.

"The faithful of Christ the Savior Church are truly thankful to the Mother of God for granting us this wonderful opportunity to venerate her holy icon, and we are grateful also to Sergey for… bringing the icon to the far corners of the earth, and for answering [our] many questions," said Fr. Jonah.

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