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Intercession of the Theotokos
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The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches on October 1 . The feast celebrates the protection afforded the faithful through the intercessions of the Theotokos.
Icon of the Protection, 19th century, Russia
Icon of the Protection, 19th century, Russia
Russian icon of Pokrov
Russian icon of Pokrov
Icon, showing a broad protective cloak. Mid 17th century, Ukraine.
Icon, showing a broad protective cloak. Mid 17th century, Ukraine.
The Holy Virgin protecting the Ukrainian cossack hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (at the right of image). Late 17 to early 18th century, Ukraine.
The Holy Virgin protecting the Ukrainian cossack hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (at the right of image). Late 17 to early 18th century, Ukraine.
Intercession
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Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying to a deity on behalf of others, or asking a saint in heaven to pray on behalf of oneself or for others.
A German votive offering thanks to the Virgin Mary in the form of a painting (1796)
A German votive offering thanks to the Virgin Mary in the form of a painting (1796)