Holy Mary Dexiokratousa – Handmade Hagiography – Mount Athos

Description

Handmade Hagiography On natural linden wood by the hands of the hagiographer, the saintly monk Father Vasilios, who is buried in the Holy Cell of Agios Anthony of the Holy Monastery of Philotheus.
An exceptional iconography depicting Holy Mary Dexiokratousa, crafted entirely by hand.

This specific iconography has been crafted by the Agiorite Father Vasilios, based on Byzantine iconography standards. The depiction of the Saint has been painted entirely by hand. Coating the hagiography with pure beeswax ensures that the colors of the image remain unchanged over time.

According to tradition, the specific name was given to the Mother of God because she is depicted holding Jesus in her right hand, while the most common iconography is that she has the divine Infant in her left hand. But there is also another version, according to which, the Virgin Mary was and is the mediator of people to God. That is, She is the One who accepts the supplications, prayers and supplications of all people who turn to Her for help. Panagia Dexiocratoussa is the Mother Virgin, the mediator and rescuer, She who is always there at the side of every person and waits to hear their prayers to intercede for their fulfillment.