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Holy wonder – working icon of the “Panagia portatissa”

The Panagia Portaitissa (Georgian: ივერიის ღვთისმშობლის ხატი) or the Iviron Theotokos is an Eastern Orthodox icon of Virgin Mary which was painted by Luke the Evangelist, according to the Sacred Tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The icon is referred to as “Wonderworking” meaning that numerous miracles have been attributed to the intercession of the Theotokos (Mother of God) by persons praying before it.
Copie in silber and gold (24 kt.)
The Icon adorned with precious stones.

Object ID 730
Type Gifts
Donor Leila Khubashvili, Giuli Alasania
Country Georgia
Material silver, gold, precious stones
Dimensions L 16 cm × H 18,5 cm × P 2,8 cm
Location 1c dep
Place Palazzo Coppini, Firenze

Notes

Donated: March, 2013.

Attached:
- red velvety bag with the inscription "Madli"
- book (A5): Georgia the Lot of the Mother of God

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