History of widely respected by all Orthodox Christians feast of the Protection of the Virgin tells us about how the Queen of Heaven by her robe, saved Constantinople from the onslaught saratsyn. The icon, which was written in honor of the miraculous deliverance, depicts the Virgin Mary with the hosts of saints and martyrs, under the omophorion Her robe, which symbolizes the protection and welfare of the whole human race, and protection from the dark forces. Before this marvelous icon people are asking the Queen of Heaven on protection against enemies and detractors, and non can say that Lady did not hear prayers and come to the rescue in difficult times.
Manufacturer: Ukraine.
Exact size: 25x22,5
Material: copper, silver, enamel
Extras: under glass.
The color and pattern of the internal or external baguette icons may vary slightly.
The icon corresponds to the Orthodox canons.