Theotokos of Bethlehem icon Sizes in inches:5 x 7

Theotokos of Bethlehem icon Sizes in inches:5 x 7Orthodox icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Bethlehem. The story begins on Holy Monday afternoon when the Church of the Nativity was practically empty of pilgrims. The monks were in the area of the Church where they attend to the needs of the Church. This is a short distance from the steps that lead to the Cave of the Birth of Christ. At one point, they saw a man approach them and he appeared to be very emotional. He took two candles and with great

By the command of the Panagia

two years after the death of Patriarch Ignatius

Orthodox icon of Prophet Moses (2)

who had been possessed by it since childhood

Many people came to seek his prayers and many healings of demonic possession

Christians then buried the body of St Syra

because only a loving attitude could provide the firm support and help he needed as he faced the difficult work of the priesthood

A few centuries later

Savvas was in a state of intense concentration and holy contrition

The Holy Prophet Elisha lived in the ninth century before the Birth of Christ

Though young in years

The Christians took the holy remains and buried them side by side