Jesus Christ Pantocrator Silk Screen Icon – Gold & Engraved Wood
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Virgin Mary Perpetual Help Silk Screen Icon – Gold & Engraved Wood
The Art of the Icon
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The Art of the Icon
Virgin Mary Perpetual Help Silk Screen Icon – Gold & Engraved Wood
Virgin Mary Perpetual Help Icon
The Virgin Mary Perpetual Help is a Byzantine-era icon of the Theotokos, popularized by the Roman Catholic Church. It originates from the Keira Kardiotissas Monastery and has been in Rome since 1499. Today, it resides in the Church of Saint Alphonse of Liguori, where weekly prayers are held. Numerous miracles, including healings, are linked to this icon.
Icon Details
The icon depicts the Theotokos holding the infant Jesus. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are in the upper corners, holding items related to Christ's Crucifixion. Michael holds a spear, crown of thorns, and a sponge soaked in wine. Gabriel holds a cross and nails. The infant Jesus looks out, contemplating His future crucifixion.
Symbolism and Dimensions
The Virgin Mary is depicted with a star on her cloak, symbolizing the Star of the Sea. She wears a crown and a dark red dress, symbolizing her as the Queen Mother of the King of Kings. Dimensions vary: 12 × 9 × 2 in, 13X10 cm, 19X15 cm, 29X23 cm, 36X29 cm. Made in Greece.
