Panagia Eleftherotria – Antique Lithograph – Mount Athos

Description

Lithograph with Panagia Eleftherotria

Panagia Eleftherotria was named so because during the Byzantine Empire she was recognized as a Defender General. And that is why it was established at that time to be celebrated on October 1st, but for Greek standards it was postponed a little later, on October 28th, to be united with our national holiday. Our Lady is the Liberator not only from visible enemies, those who tried centuries ago to enslave the country. At the same time, she is the Liberator from internal enemies, from passions, from temptations. Our Lady freed us from this and that is why she is celebrated and named as Liberator. Liberator of souls, bodies and homeland. Liberator from what concerns us and from what troubles us, but also from what hurts us.

Lithograph: Features

This wonderful image has been created with the technique of lithography. The monk who created this work has studied in the hagiography workshops of the Monasteries of Mount Athos, where he was taught both the technique of lithography and the process of handmade artificial aging, which bears the icon with the representation of Panagia Eleftherotria. It is worth noting that the technique of lithography in hagiography is a printing technique.

Origin: Mount Athos

Dimensions: 21,5 x 30 x 1,5 cm