The Most Holy Theotokos & Ever-Virgin Mary
- Korsunskaya

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Since thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us worthy of compassion; Look upon a sinful people; Manifest thy power as ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! as once did Gabriel, chief Captain of the Bodiless Powers

Known in Greek as Cherson and in Slavonic as Korsunskaya, this icon takes its name from the town in Crimea where it was first produced. It is essentially a "close-up" detail of the Mother of God of Tenderness. He touches her chin with one hand and presses his cheek against hers. Her pensive, sorrowful eyes foresee his Passion and she embraces him with affectionate, maternal protection. It is an especially appropriate icon to bring comfort and courage to a mother during the birthing of a child.

This Icon is by the hand of Henry Shirley of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

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