Protection-of-the Theotokos

Protection of the Theotokos

36 X 48 - acrylic on canvas

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Each year on October 1st, the Orthodox Church celebrates the appearence of the Theotokos (Greek word meaning Mother of God or God-bearer) over the city of Constantinople in the 9th Century to protect the city from an invading army.

Read the story.


This painting hangs in an Orthodox Church.

 

 

 


 

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