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Tag Archives: Magi
The Synaxis of the Mother of God
The day after every major feast in the Orthodox Church is usually dedicated to a saint who played a major “supporting role” in the events celebrated. So, the 7th of January – the day after we celebrate the baptism of … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Iconography, Icons of the Incarnation, The Theotokos
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Tagged Magi, Mother of God, Nativity, Russian Icon, Theotokos
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Russian Nativity Icon – the fuller story
As the “old calendar” feast of the Nativity is upon us (January 7), here is an Icon of the Nativity (Рождество Христово) from the city of Nizhny Novgorod, and dating from the second half of the 17th century. The icon tells a fuller … Continue reading →
Posted in Iconography, Icons of Christ, Icons of the Incarnation, The Theotokos
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Tagged Angels, Great Feast, Jesus Christ, Magi, Mother of God, Nativity, Righteous Joseph, Russian Icon, Theotokos, Zechariah
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