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The '''Theotokos of the Passion''' is one of the most recognized [[icon]]s of the Mother of God (''[[Theotokos]]'').  Traditionally, it is said to be one of the icons written by St. [[Apostle Luke|Luke the Evangelist]], and it is known in the Western Churches (primarily the [[Roman Catholic Church]]) as '''Our Lady of Perpetual Help'''  The icon's commemoration is celebrated on [[April 30]].  (The Roman Catholic Church celebrates this memorial on June 27.)


==See also==

*[[Theotokos of Tikhvin]]
*[[Theotokos of Vladimir]]

==External Links==

* [http://praiseofglory.com/redemptorist/olphhistory.htm A history of the icon]
* [http://www.unicorne.org/orthodoxy/avrilmai/stluc.htm Icons of St. Luke] by Dr. Alexander Roman
* [http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/perpet3.htm Catholic Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help] from EWTN
* [http://www.angelfire.com/pa/slavic/icons.html Revered Icons of the Theotokos in the Carpathian Regions]

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