Virgin Mary Axion Esti
Virgin Mary Axion Esti
Orthodox icon of Theotokos Axion Esti on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.
On Saturday, June 10, 982, Archangel Gabriel is hosted as a monk in the Pantokratorino cell of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In the sequence of the ortho on Sunday, the submissive of the cell and the Archangel, after composing the whole sequence, arrived at the Ode to God, where in each megalinar of the Virgin Mary (see Luke a. 46 - 55) is attached the poem of Kosmas "The most honorable ... ". But before the eulogy, Gabriel adapts the pronoun "Axion estin ...", while the submissive remains ecstatic from the archangelic voice with the unheard words about Mount Athos.Then Gabriel, at the request of the submissive, writes the hymn with his finger on a stone slab and becomes useless ...
... The sacred image in front of which the miracle took place, was transferred from that cell to Protato, where it is located until today. This silver-gold-covered icon of the "Axion esti" of Vrefokratousi is considered the common epitaph icon of Mount Athos and with it the great litany of Lambrodeftera takes place.
Materials
Materials
wood panel
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipped in 4-6 weeks
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Dimensions
Dimensions
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
My handpainted icons are made from natural materials that constantly interact with their environment. These above materials are sensitive to extreme light, heat and humidity.
Handling the icons should also be done cautiously; oils from our hands can stain their shiny surface. Dust can softly be removed with a pure white cloth.
Following the above simple instructions will guarantee that your icon will age gracefully through time and will be enjoyed by the generations to come.