428- The Madonna and the Republic of Novgorod- Part 1

This is the first of two installments about an apparition from medieval times of the Virgin Mary protecting the Republic of Novgorod.

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Novgorod was a city-state trade center, a vital link located at the crossroads of the Germanic, Greek and Baltic regions.

Miraculous Icon of the Virgin and Child
The origin of this icon is unknown, and it was touched up many years ago.

The four Kingdoms of Russia were determined to overrun and carve up the wealthy trade center and take it for their own.

The people of Novgorod were a people engaged in merchant trades, not focused on military might. The armies at their gates were well trained and determined.

Fortunately, the Virgin Mary appeared to the Bishop of Novgorod who had been praying to an icon of the Madonna, first known as “Our Lady of the Sign” and afterward more popularly known as the “Kurst-Root Icon.” More about the icon will come next week in the second part of this appearance of the Virgin Mary.

Image of treeline on berm outside city
May be the area where the icon had been placed during the battle.

Some information for this podcast and for more about the history:

Novgorod Republic – Wikipedia

Veliky Novgorod | Russia | Britannica.com

Znamenie ikona Novgorod – Our Lady of the Sign (Novgorod) – Wikipedia

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign (NOTE: click through several times)

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