Softening of evil hearts
Icons
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Crucifixion with four standing saints and four icons of the Holy Virgin
In the center of the icon is the Crucifixion, in the top and lower corners are four icons of the Mother of God: The Mother of God of Tenderness toward Evil Hearts, The Exaction of the Perished People, Virgin the Deliverance of sufferers from misfortunes, Virgin the Consoler of sorrowing people. The crucifixion is flanked by saint Mary, Martha, John the Baptist and St. Longinus the Martyr. On the borders are the figures of an angel, Nicholas the Wonderworker and saint martyr Alexandra. -
In the centre of the icon Our Lady is depicted waist-length. Seven swords are thrust into Her heart-three swords on both sides and one from below.The number seven symbolizes the magnitude of anguish, pain and heartache experienced by the Mother of God in Her lifetime. On the raised flat borders of the icon panel are four saints- St.Gurias,St.Abibas,St.Samonas and St. Helena.
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Archangel Michael with the selected saints and the Icon of the Mother of God
In the centrepiece of the icon is the Archangel Michael in armour with a globe in his left hand. Above him - the Mother of God, he is surrounded by the chosen saints.