In 2009, the icon was turned over to the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum, and it was thought it was beyond saving. Nevertheless, restorationists set to work.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti said court ruling awarding 24 hectares of land to the Visoki Decani Serbian Orthodox monastery must be implemented.
Following the consecration, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated, attended by monastics from throughout the diocese and from Mt. Athos, and a crowd of Orthodox faithful.
The monastery dates back to at least the early 16th century. It was closed in 1922 and reopened in 1992.
Before its restoration, the church collapsed walls, and the frescoes were missing, presumably looted.