Mother of God of Murom!

Mother of God of Murom! July 26, 2014

I found her! And what a story!

http://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/calendar/los/April/12-09.htm

Mine is obviously a print of a contemporary copy. Apparently the scroll reads “I am the light of the world.”

Ellen, you were right that this is considered a subset of “Tenderness” iconography, but stands out because Christ is reclining and touching her with his hand, rather than cheek to cheek.

I love how they look completely engrossed with one another.

She even has a feast day in the Russian Orthodox Church, on April 12th. 🙂


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