A Hodegetria, [a] or Virgin Hodegetria, is an iconographic depiction of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) holding the Child Jesus at her side while pointing to him as the source of salvation for …

2024年3月25日 · In the early formation of Mary’s iconography, there were three main aspects of her mystery, that is, her pure virginity, her fertile motherhood, and her divine sanctity that …

Monastery Icons offers one of the largest collections of traditional Virgin Mary icons. Browse our collection for the most beloved images of the Blessed Mother, all available in plaques and …

2017年10月18日 · A popular account relates how in the 4th century St. Helena discovered an image of the Virgin Mary that was painted by St. Luke on a tabletop made by Jesus.

2022年2月4日 · As with most Orthodox icons of Mary, the letters ΜΡ ΘΥ (short for ΜΗΤΗΡ ΘΕΟΥ, "Mother of God") are usually placed on the upper left and right of the head of the Virgin …

2018年5月24日 · These icons underscore a fundamental truth: Mary’s identity does not exist apart from Christ. She is never a mother without a Son, a queen without a King, or an indicator of …

Marian icons, representations of the Virgin Mary, hold a profound place in Christian art and devotion. These icons are not merely artistic expressions but are revered as sacred aids in …

The miraculous icon is painted on wood and measures about 20″ in height (54 x 41.5 centimeters) and depicts the Virgin Mary, under the title “Mother of God,” holding the Child Jesus. …

The Marian icons of Mount Sinai, found at St Catherine’s Monastery. Among those is the oldest known icon: the "Virgin in Majesty"; The icons of the Syrian monastery Our Lady of Saydnaya; …

The Story of the Most Famous Icon of the Virgin Mary. T he icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help has inspired devotion for centuries, and is honored in hundreds of thousands of homes and …