Mother of God of Vatopedi

Image of Mary holidng Christ and kissing his hand


This icon originated in the Greek monastery of Vatopedi on Mt. Athos. This icon offers for our contemplation a most tender gesture of love of the Mother of God with the Christ Emmanuel. This icon was commissioned by a Russian Orthodox priest in Albuquerque.







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Fr. Raymond A. Bucko, S.J.
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Page Last Updated: August 16, 2001