AN ICON OF THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND RESURRECTION

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AN ICON OF THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND RESURRECTION
19th century

Within a surround of the Twelve Great Feasts of Orthodoxy -- (45x38cm.)

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The Twelve Great Feasts shown on this icon are as follows:-
1. The Nativity of the Mother of God.
2. The Virgin's Presentation into the Temple.
3. The Annunciation.
4. The Nativity (of Our Lord).
5. His Baptism.
6. Christ's Presentation into the Temple.
7. The Entry into Jerusalem.
8. The Transfiguration.
9. The Ascension.
10. The Old Testament Trinity (the Hospitality of Abraham).
11. The Dormition of the Mother of God (the Assumption).
12. The Elevation of the True and Life-giving Cross.

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