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Daily Archives: October 31, 2011
Tiny 6th Century Icons Found in Jerusalem
Israel Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 1,400-year-old Christian devotional aid (dubbed a “Prayer Box”) made of bone, with two paintings believed to portray the Virgin Mary and Jesus. The size of the box (a tiny 0.8 x 0.6in, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Greek Icons, Iconography, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Theotokos, Veneration
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