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Daily Archives: July 14, 2010
The Annunciation
This icon marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims to Mary: “Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you.” Continue reading →
Posted in Icons of the Incarnation, The Theotokos
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Tagged Angels, Great Feast, Mother of God, The Annunciation, Theotokos
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