Theotokos of Bogolyubovo

The icon was painted in 1157 at the request of Grand Prince Andrew Bogolubsky, in commemoration of an appearance to him by the Mother of God.

About 11 versts (7.26 miles) from the city of Vladimir, as they approached the shore of the Klyazma River, the horses carrying the icon suddenly stopped and would not move forward.

The icon came to be named after Prince Andrew Bogoliubsky ("Lover of God") and was placed in the monastery he built.

The church prince Andrew built was consecrated in honor of the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, and the icon he commissioned was placed there.

In 1771 a feast day was established in honor of the Bogolubskaya icon and in memory of the deliverance of the city of Vladimir and its vicinity from plague.

The Bogolubskaya Icon of the Theotokos, 12th century (Vladimir-Suzdal Museum).
The Bogolubskaya Icon of the Theotokos with Ss. Zosimus and Sabbatius ( Old Believer oratory at Volkov cemetery, St. Petersburg ).