Seven hundred years
ago, a hunter in Russia discovered an Icon of the Theotokos of the Sign
entangled in the roots of a tree. This Icon came to be known as the
Kursk-Root Icon, becoming one of the most beloved, venerated, and
treasured miraculous icons in all of Holy Russia.

Many miracles have been attributed to this Icon. During the Second World War, houses
that were visited by this Icon were miraculously spared from bombs
dropped during air raids. This Icon has been venerated by millions of
Orthodox Christians all over the world. It can safely be said that it
is one of the most travelled and venerated icons in the entire Orthodox
world.

This book contains the story of the wonderworking Icon,
accounts of its past and recent miracles, narratives of celebrations
and pilgrimages in its honour, and a number of articles concerning the
Orthodox Church’s teaching regarding the veneration of the Most Holy
Theotokos and of the holy icons. Also included are two colour lift-outs
of the Kursk-Root Icon suitable for framing, as well as the Akathist
Hymn.

This 224-page book is beautifully illustrated with an abundance of full-coloured pictures and icons.