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[[Image:Tikhvin Theotokos.jpg|right|frame|The Theotokos of Tikhvin]]
The '''Theotokos of Tikhvin''' ('''''Tikhvinskaya''''') is one of the most celebrated and beautiful wonderworking [[icon]]s of the Mother of God (''[[Theotokos]]''). Traditionally, it is said to be one of the icons written painted by St. [[Apostle Luke|Luke the Evangelist]]. The appearance of the icon is celebrated on [[June 26]].
The icon has a long history. During the Soviet oppression of the [[Church of Russia|Russian Orthodox Church]], the icon was brought to the United States for safekeeping. In 2004, it was transferred back to Russia to return to its home village of Tikhvin.
