Icon of Our Lady of the burning bush
Painted icon on ancient wood plate depicting the apparition of God to Moses in the burning bush. The scene of the Virgin of the Burning Bush dates from the vision of the prophet Moses. On the Hill of Horeb, Moses saw a burning bush, unconsumed by fire described in the Book of Exodus, Chapter 3. The Virgin is depicted in the centre of the eight-pointed star and on Her breast is Jesus Christ in clerical robes as the 'Great High Priest, who hath passed through the heavens '. In the Virgin's hands, ...
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Painted icon on ancient wood plate depicting the apparition of God to Moses in the burning bush. The scene of the Virgin of the Burning Bush dates from the vision of the prophet Moses. On the Hill of Horeb, Moses saw a burning bush, unconsumed by fire described in the Book of Exodus, Chapter 3. The Virgin is depicted in the centre of the eight-pointed star and on Her breast is Jesus Christ in clerical robes as the 'Great High Priest, who hath passed through the heavens '. In the Virgin's hands, Christ is portrayed as the Incarnated God-Child. In the right hand of the Virgin is a ladder, also an Old Testament attribute of the Virgin (Genesis, 28.12 -22). The eight-pointed star is created from two four-pointed stars. In the rays of the first star angels are portrayed with Old Testament symbols foretelling of the Virgin. This icon is celebrated on September 4. The icon comes with certificate of authenticity. CLICK HERE to see it.
