Wonderworking Iveron Icon to Revisit Saipan and Guam
The return of the wonderworking icon signals renewed spiritual growth and unity for Orthodox faithful in the Pacific.
SAIPAN, MP — With anticipation and reverence, the Orthodox faithful of Saipan and Guam are preparing to receive the return of the Wonderworking Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God later this month, marking its second visit to the region.
The holy icon will be accompanied by Priest Nectarios Yangson of Honolulu, who serves as rector of the Holy Theotokos of Iveron Russian Orthodox Church and as priest-in-charge of the Orthodox Christian community on Saipan. During the icon’s previous visit, a small gathering of believers on Saipan developed into a growing parish community.
In a related development, Abp. Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America recently named the Saipan mission parish in honor of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. Construction is currently underway to transform a former post office into a permanent Orthodox church, with regular liturgical services expected soon.
A series of services is scheduled on Saipan from March 21–25, followed by a visit to Guam beginning March 26.
Previously, the UOJ reported that the Wonderworking Hawaiian Iveron Icon made a historic first visit to Japan.
