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==Relics==
The convent has many sacred items brought to America by Abp. Andrew, including:
*A full-length portrait of St. Seraphim of Sarov painted during his lifetime
*A cross from the Ipatiev House, where the Royal [[passion-bearers]] were killed
*A copy of the Vladimir icon of the Mother of God which was gifted by St. Ambrose of [[Optina Monastery|Optina]] to Kiev
*Two icons of [[Christ]] belonging to [[Nicholas II of Russia]]
**A rounded ancient hand-painted icon encased in silver which was an heirloom that he kept with him at all times.
**A copy of the [[Image Not-made-by-hands]] painted on wood.
==Daily Life==
