Inexhaustible Chalice
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Inexhaustible Chalice (Inexaustible Cup, or Non-intoxicating Chalice by other rendering), (Неупиваемая чаша, in Russian) - a well-known in Russia Orthodox icon of Theotokos. Belongs to Orans type and considered as miracle-making.
By some sources, the icon (and Theotokos herself) help those, who suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction[1]. The icon first appeared in Serpukhov monastery in 1878. But the original image was lost at the beginning of XX century. At present there are two icon copies stored in Vysotsky Monastery[2] and Vladychny Monastery in Serpukhov.
At present (2008), the image attracts hundreds of pilgrims from all over Russia and abroad, who come to Serpukhov with hope of spiritual and physical healing.
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