On September 2, 2025, His Holiness Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia presided over an evening service at the Kremikovtsi Monastery, dedicated to Saint George the Victorious. The occasion marked the arrival of an exact replica of the renowned Fanuil Icon of Saint George, which is housed in the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos.

During the service, Patriarch Daniel was joined by Metropolitan Anthony (of Western and Central Europe), Metropolitan Pachomius of Vidin, Bishop Ioan of Branitsa, the monastery's abbot Hieromonk Serafim Yanev, clergy, pilgrims, benefactors, and guests. The church choir, under the direction of Dr. Svyatoslav Tsekov, along with children from the monastery's summer camp, performed hymns.

The icon, which perfectly replicates the size and artistry of the original Fanuil image, was painted in 2014 under the blessing of the former abbot of the Zograf Monastery, Schema-Archimandrite Ambrose. In 2023, benefactors commissioned the creation of a richly adorned frame, and after two years, the work was completed.

Representatives of the Bulgarian army, led by Brigadier General Teodor Todorov, commander of cyber defense and information support, also participated in the celebration.

In his address, Patriarch Daniel emphasized the significance of the holy icon's arrival:

"Today, with great joy, we place the icon of Saint George in its rightful place, so that all who visit this holy monastery may touch this great relic. Saint George demonstrated courage, faith, and love for God, not fearing to confess Christ in the face of suffering. His example continues to strengthen us in our Orthodox faith."

The Fanuil Icon of Saint George the Victorious is one of the main relics of the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos, also known as the Manifested or Self-Written Icon.

According to tradition, the icon miraculously appeared in the late 9th to early 10th century during the founding of the Zograf Monastery. Three brothers—Moses, Aaron, and John—prayed for a heavenly patron for the monastery. On a specially prepared board, the image of Saint George the Victorious miraculously emerged. In memory of this event, the monastery was named "Zograf" (meaning "painter"), and the icon became its principal relic.

Another tradition explains the name "Fanuil." In the Palestinian monastery of Fanuil near Lydda, the image of Saint George disappeared from a local icon before the eyes of the monks. Through the prayers of the brotherhood, the saint appeared to them and declared that he would henceforth reside on Mount Athos. The monks followed him to the Holy Mountain and found the icon in the Zograf Monastery.

The icon is venerated as miraculous. According to tradition, a pilgrim who doubted its sanctity dared to touch the face, and his finger miraculously became attached to the icon. The mark from this incident is still visible today near the left nostril of the saint.

In the late 20th century, art historical analysis dated the image to the 14th century, noting the influence of the Palaiologan style; however, the monastery's tradition continues to associate it with the time of the monastery's founding.

In 1794, a gilded frame was made for the icon. Today, it is kept in the cathedral of the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos and is one of the most revered relics of the Athonite tradition.