The Most Holy Theotokos & Ever-Virgin Mary

Mother of God of Tenderness

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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 Eleousa and in Slavonic as Oumilenie, this icon is also called the Virgin of Tenderness or of Mercy. The relationship between Mother and Child is expressed with stunning force: taking refuge in her, He presses his cheek against hers and she embraces him with affectionate, maternal protection. This icon closely resembles the "Igor" form of this icon.

This Icon is by the hand of Arlene Tilghman.

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