**What is remembered in the Church on July 15, 2026** According to tradition, the robe of the Virgin Mary (the upper garment worn by the Mother of God) was miraculously found in 471 AD in Nazareth. At that time, the close associates of Emperor Leo the Great — brothers named Kandid and Galbius — set out from Constantinople on a pilgrimage to the holy places of Palestine. There, they asked for shelter in the home of an old woman who lived nearby Nazareth. She revealed to the pilgrims her secret — in her family, for several centuries, a robe has been passed down through the women, which the Mother of God herself took off and gifted to their ancestor before her dormition. The finding occurred in the 5th century. The brothers honorably transported the robe in a specially made ark to the Church of the Blachernae in Constantinople, where an icon of the Mother of God painted by the evangelist Luke was already kept. Later, a omophorion (shawl) and a part of the belt of the Virgin Mary were placed in the ark. **The Meaning of the Feast** On this day, remarkable artifacts were found that had been touched by the hands of the Mother of God herself. Through the centuries, they carried her warmth and holiness. **Worship Traditions** The liturgy of the Mother of God is celebrated. **What can be done on July 15, 2026** - It is customary to go to the forest. - A great day for fishing. - A wonderful day to open your heart to your beloved. - A great day for any cleansing and rejuvenating procedures. - It is very important to finish all previously started tasks on this day. **What cannot be done on July 15, 2026** - It is very bad to be lazy. - Do not interfere and provoke conflicts. - Do not start moving. **Interesting Fact** It is believed that Saint Luke painted three icons depicting the real likeness of the Mother of God. They are called the Compassionate, the Odigitria, and the Guide. In the first two, the Virgin Mary is depicted with the infant Jesus.