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Daily Archives: December 4, 2011
Why Christ and the Theotokos are in Icons of St Nicholas
In many icons of Nicholas, the Saint is shown flanked by Jesus Christ and the Mother of God either in medallions or, especially later, resting upon clouds. This is recalling a miracle from St Nicholas’ life.
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Mother of God, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Theotokos
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Nicholas the Wonderworker | An Icon of a Bishop
“If anything happens to God, we have always got St Nicholas” -Russian proverb Throughout the Christian churches, it is difficult to think of a Saint as well-loved as St Nicholas the Wonder-Worker, honoured on Dec 6th and every Thursday of … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Icons of Christ, The Saints, The Theotokos
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Mother of God, Nicholas the Wonderworker
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A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons 