Tag Archives: The Annunciation

The Clouded Mount Icon of the Mother of God

Posted on March 25, 2013 by iconreader

The Uncut Icon of the Mother of God, also called the “Clouded Mount” (Ru: Tuchnaya Gora – Тучная Гора) is particularly associated with the Annunciation (March 25), as this icon was revealed as miracle-working on the eve of the feast. … Continue reading →

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Oldest Surviving Icon of the Annunciation

Posted on March 25, 2012 by iconreader

The oldest surviving icon of the Annunciation is found in the Catacomb of Priscilla on the Via Salaria in Rome, Italy, and dates from the second half of the second century A.D. Priscilla is thought to have been a well-to-do … Continue reading →

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The March Menaion Icon

Posted on March 3, 2012 by iconreader

The word Menaion (Gr: Μηναίον; Slavonic: Минея) comes from the Greek word meaning “of the month”. It is used to describe a way of grouping together liturgical texts, prayers and stories based on the order of Saints’ days and other … Continue reading →

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The Akathist Hymn in Icons

Posted on August 17, 2011 by iconreader

The Akathist to the Mother of God is a hymn of praise most probably written by Roman the Melodist in the 6th century. This joyous hymn entered the Orthodox consciousness 100 years later, in 626, when a massive besieging army … Continue reading →

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Tenderness Icon | Inspiration of St Seraphim

Posted on June 4, 2011 by iconreader

On January 2nd, 1833 the great ascetic, Christian mystic, wonder-worker and spiritual father Seraphim, was found dead in his small cabin in the woods surrounding the Sarov Monastery, Russia. He was found kneeling in prayer before an icon of the … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation

Posted on July 14, 2010 by iconreader

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 →

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