Silver Icon on Blue Velvet Frame - Panayia ( Virgin Mary ) 17x24cm
Name Day: August 15
Sterling Silver (950 Stamp) icon of Panayia ( Virgin Mary ) on a blue velvet covered wooden frame. The velvet-textured icon frame has a hook attached to the back, allowing it to be hung on a wall.
Made in Greece
Sterling Silver (950 Stamp), Velvet, Wood
Approx. 240mm (9.4 in) x 170mm (6.7 in)
The Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ and the most highly honored and beloved saint. She has four names in the Greek Orthodox church: Theotokos (Mother of God), Panayia (All Holy), Aiparthenos (Ever Virgin), and Despina (Our Lady). August 15 is one of the most important church holidays.
Pilgrimage Sites:
• Mary's tomb at the foot of the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
• Miraculous icon at the Church of the Evangelistria on the island of Tinos
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