Virgin Mary Vithleemitissa - Silver icon on wood, locally gold plated - Mount Athos
Seriograph icon crafted in canvas on wood, with silver frame, locally gilded, with wooden casing.
With this icon you will receive a free stand.
Virgin Mary Vithleemitissa
There is no historical evidence regarding the origin of this miraculous icon that adorns the Basilica of The Nativity in Bethlehem, placed on a stand at the right side of the southern entrance of the Holy Cave of Nativity. Allegedly, it originated from Russia, a gift of the Russian Empress Catherine, who according to tradition, offered her Czar Clothes and jewelry in order to "dress up" the icon.
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Seriograph icon crafted in canvas on wood, with silver frame, locally gilded, with wooden casing.
With this icon you will receive a free stand.
Virgin Mary Vithleemitissa
There is no historical evidence regarding the origin of this miraculous icon that adorns the Basilica of The Nativity in Bethlehem, placed on a stand at the right side of the southern entrance of the Holy Cave of Nativity. Allegedly, it originated from Russia, a gift of the Russian Empress Catherine, who according to tradition, offered her Czar Clothes and jewelry in order to "dress up" the icon.