Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Theotokos

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Theotokos in Greek means "God-bearer." This is what Eastern Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics call Mary.

"Theotokos of Vladimir" is the name of this well-known, much-loved very old icon.
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4 comments:

  1. escapeJune 5, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    nice tower. it's so huge!!! i like the theotokos.

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  2. Maria VerivakiJune 5, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    theotokos is a fake T word - the letter in Greece is represented by Θ
    - but it was worth a try!

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  3. DinaJune 5, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Maybe we should make a Greek alpha beta Wednesday in addition to ABC Wednesday for you purists, Kiwi. hehe But you are right, of course.
    Is today your Ascension Day?

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  4. The D in D & TJune 5, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    beautiful photos, the icon against the texture of the wall plus the lighting is especially beautiful.

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