Painted icon Russia Birth of the Holy Virgin 31x27 cm
Painted icon Russia Birth of the Holy Virgin 31x27 cm. This icon exhibits the miraculous event of the Birth of the Virgin. In the small Galilean city of Nazareth, Joachim and his wife Anna had long wanted a child despite the latter's infertility. They prayed fervently asking for the grant of a son whom they would then promise to dedicate to God for service in the temple. The Lord heard their prayers and so, righteous Anna gave birth to a daughter whom they named Mary, the future Most Holy Theoto...
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Painted icon Russia Birth of the Holy Virgin 31x27 cm. This icon exhibits the miraculous event of the Birth of the Virgin. In the small Galilean city of Nazareth, Joachim and his wife Anna had long wanted a child despite the latter's infertility. They prayed fervently asking for the grant of a son whom they would then promise to dedicate to God for service in the temple. The Lord heard their prayers and so, righteous Anna gave birth to a daughter whom they named Mary, the future Most Holy Theotokos.Accompanying the description of the icon is also the prayer to the Blessed Virgin.
Subject: The birth of the Most Holy VirginProvenance: Golden Ring of Moscow-RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wooden board internally reinforced to counteract the natural curvature, Levkas (gypsum compound mixed with sturgeon oil and linseed oil), gold leafYear of production: 2023Measurements: 31x27 cm.The icon is shipped together with a box that ensures its protection.
