On Sunday January 24 the Kursk Root Icon was brought to the Monastery by Archpriest Sergei Lukianov. The icon was met by the brotherhood and laity in the evening and a moleben and Akathist was served in the Monastery's cathedral. Following the service Fr Serge gave a moving presentation in the seminary hall of the icon's visit to Russia. May the Mother of God help us and bless the efforts of Fr Serge in taking the icon to as many parishes as possible for the edification of the faithful.