Icon of the Theotokos “Glykophilousa” Size:6 x 7.5" The kryzhma is the only

The kryzhma is the only object traditionally given by the godmother

A deep-seated questioning of her inherited religion resurfaces when Myrna Kostash chances upon the icon of St

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Icon of the Theotokos “Glykophilousa” Size:6 x 7.5" The kryzhma is the onlyThis is a very expressive modern icon of the Birth Giver of God, or Theotokos, who in her tender embrace with her Divine Child cheek to cheek, shows us their unity of mind and profound love for one another. This deep, personal, and loving relationship is often seen in icons of the Sweet Kissing style, which in Greek are called Glykophilousa. Often the Virgins eyes are looking both inwardly to her interior state, and then also outwardly in love and