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Icon of the Theotokos Axion Estin

4 January 201726 September 2020 by Liviu Dumitrescu

Liviu Dumitrescu

The wondrous icon of the Theotokos "Axion Estin" Size 90/63 cm The Axion Estin (Αξιον εστιν), "It is truly meet," is an icon of the Theotokos (Eleusa-style) located in the the Protaton, a church in the Karyes settlement of the famous Mount Athos in Greece, home to many ancient monastic…

Holy Virgin Hodegitria

22 August 2016 by Liviu Dumitrescu

Liviu Dumitrescu

Icons of the Mother of God Holy Virgin Hodegitria Icons painted on panel in the traditional painting technique with pigments and egg emulsion. The support is made from limewood specially prepared for painting, with coffer and slats, covered with canvas and ground (chalk powder+animal clay+plasticizer) and gilded with gold leaf 23kt.…

Icon of Panagia Pantanassa of Mount Athos

2 May 201619 August 2016 by Liviu Dumitrescu

Liviu Dumitrescu

Panagia Pantanassa (Most-Holy Queen of All) is a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary from the holy and great Monastery of Vatopedi, Mount Athos, Greece. The icon depicts the Theotokos enthroned and holding her son. This icon is also known for working many miracles, especially healing people with cancer.…