Folk calendar - Kazan

November 4th is the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God This icon is famous for its many miraculous works and is highly revered by all Orthodox believers The holy image of Our Lady of Kazan helped Russian troops during the Battle of Borodino in 1812, and at the beginning of the Second World War the icon was transported by plane over Moscow Therefore, the icon is considered the patroness and protector of all military personnel