Description: Amazing Christian Orthodox Icon Our Lady of the Great Panagia Oranta, Mother of God Oranta, Orans, Theotokos, Virgin and Child, Virgin Mary(rus. Икона Богоматерь Великая Панагия Оранта) Please, see real video about this item on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iEs7H7oXGQc(Copy this link to the address bar of your browser) or watch the video review here: Icon of Oranta, Orans, Mother of God, Theotokos Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] The Virgin Orans, Oranta (The Great Panagia) is a well-known. Orthodox Christian depiction of the Virgin Mary in prayer with extended arms. It is stored in the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev in Ukraine. The 6-meter-high mosaic is located in the vault of the chancel. The icon has been present in the cathedral since its foundation by Yaroslav I the Wise in the 11th century.The Virgin's solemn and static posture, the characteristic folds of her garments, and her pensive expression indicate the design was strongly influenced by Byzantine art.The image is considered as one of the greatest sacred symbols in Ukraine, a palladion defending the people of the country. It has been called an "Indestructible Wall" or "Unmoveable Wall". Legend says that as long as the Theotokos is extending Her arms over Kiev, the city will stand indestructible.The embroidered handkerchief on the belt of the Mother of God is popularly thought to be for wiping away the tears of those who come before her with their problems and concerns.In 1997, the National Bank of Ukraine issued commemorative coins "Orante" ("Oranta") within the "Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine" series. ✔ Handmade!✔ This handcrafted Icon made on a dry, specially prepared environmentally friendly pine board with high-quality printed reproduction of the original antique icon of 14 century with an aging technique that gives a unique result!✔ Our icons are covered with a special organic layer of protection, which makes them water and ultraviolet rays resistant!✔ There is only one such icon. You'll never find two identical icons!✔ Lifetime Guarantee! Height approx. 23cm (9.1")Width approx. 14.5cm (5.7") Excellent condition! Carefully see on real photos! The icon is more beautiful in person than in the photos! You'll get exactly what you see in real photos and videos! Note! Your monitor can slightly distort the colors and show the image brighter or duller than there is in reality! Great item for any collection! Do not hesitate to you ask me any questions you might have! Will be shipped Worldwide Handling Time: Item will be shipped within 1-2 business days after payment is received. The United States, the European Union - delivery time is about 14-20 days.Other countries - Delivery time about 21-30 days. If you have any problems with delivery or the item, please let me know so we can talk and solve the problem together. Please check my other items in my store! Thank you for your time. Good luck!
Price: 43.99 USD
Location: Cherkassy, Cherkasskaya
End Time: 2025-01-19T13:28:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Religion: Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
Handmade: Yes
