Relates the history of the icon known as Our Lady of Kursk, from its early history, starting in 1295, to the present day, including numerous miracles attributed to it. The opening scenes are of the occasion, in 1964, when the icon was brought to Australia, including the service at the Peter and Paul Church in Strathfield, N.S.W.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314351
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy and religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)