The Virgin Orans, Oranta (The Great Panagia) (Ukrainian: Оранта) is a well-known Orthodox Christian depiction of the Virgin Mary in prayer with extended arms.
On her left, a fiery red seraph represents Love; on her right, a deep red cherub represents Wisdom; below, a green many-winged ophanim angel upholds the disc of ...
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“Orans” in Greek means “praying”. This image is one of the main iconographic types of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary that presents her image with her hands ...
Dec 20, 2010 · This is the icon most likely to confront any visitor to an Orthodox church or cathedral, as it is usually present in the upper part of the altar ...
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Mar 13, 2022 · Icons of Mary carry special meaning to many Ukrainian Christians. The “Oranta,” or the “Great Panagia,” which depicts the Blessed Mother with ...
An Icon of the Virgin Oranta of Yaroslavl is handmade in the workshop of St Elisabeth Convent. There are a lot of icons, church goods and souvenirs in ...