Saturday, September 7, 2019

Nativity of the Theotokos

The first six chapter of Protoevangelium of James deal with Mary’s Nativity which can be read here:
Beautiful icons leading up to the Nativity of the Most Holy Lady Theotokos by Iconographer Vladimir Frontinsky
1. Sts. Joachim and Anna bringing their sacrifice to the Temple
2. The sacrifice of Sts. Joachim and Anna being turned away because of their barrenness
3. and 4. Sts. Joachim and Anna praying in the wilderness for God to grant them a child
5. Sts. Joachim and Anna embracing when the Holy Archangel Gabriel brought them the good news

 Sts. Joachim and Anna bringing their sacrifice to the Temple

The sacrifice of Sts. Joachim and Anna being turned away because of their barrenness

Sts. Joachim and Anna praying in the wilderness for God to grant them a child

Sts. Joachim and Anna praying in the wilderness for God to grant them a child

Sts. Joachim and Anna embracing when the Holy Archangel Gabriel brought them the good news

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