Panagia Agiosortissa
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| − | '''Panagia Agiosortissa''' known as the Intercessor is | + | '''Panagia Agiosortissa''', known as the ''Intercessor'', is a representation of the [[Theotokos|Virgin Mary]] where she is shown alone, in profile, facing towards her left with her hands held out in supplication, or sometimes holdings a scroll. Icons of this type show her in full height, without her child and sometimes carrying a scroll. |
| − | + | == See also == | |
| + | * [[Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:50, July 23, 2008
Panagia Agiosortissa, known as the Intercessor, is a representation of the Virgin Mary where she is shown alone, in profile, facing towards her left with her hands held out in supplication, or sometimes holdings a scroll. Icons of this type show her in full height, without her child and sometimes carrying a scroll.
