Russian icon, Our Lady of the Passion 27x22cm
Russian icon, Our Lady of the Passion 27x22cm.
This icon belongs to the type Hodigitria, known in the western countries as "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" even though the Oriental name "Of the Passion" better describes this representation.
In effect, two angels at the sides of Mary's face show the instruments of the Passion of Christ. Jesus looks scared when he turns to look at them and with his hands he holds tight the Virgin's right hand while one of his sandals falls from his foot.
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Russian icon, Our Lady of the Passion 27x22cm.
This icon belongs to the type Hodigitria, known in the western countries as "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" even though the Oriental name "Of the Passion" better describes this representation.
In effect, two angels at the sides of Mary's face show the instruments of the Passion of Christ. Jesus looks scared when he turns to look at them and with his hands he holds tight the Virgin's right hand while one of his sandals falls from his foot.
This icon is celebrated on the 13th of august and on the 6th Sunday of Easter.
Painted following the classic and severe rules of the Byzantine iconography, this icon is delivered in an elegant box with certificate of authenticity and warranty.
