Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
The Icon depicts the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary as it happened when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced to her that she would give birth to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. She, without any hesitation, answered: "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word" and upon her response, the Angel departed.
Apolytikion
Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, "Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you."
Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride"
The aging technique is meticulously applied to the Icon by hand and gives it the look of time while the depiction retains its artistic details.
Around the perimeter, the aging becomes more apparent with frayed edges that give the Icon a distinctive appearance.
During the final processing, the Aged-Wooden Icon of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
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