Virgin Mary Eternal Bloom, Christmas Ornament,
NOT BREAKABLE , hand painted
SPHEROID DIAMETER: 4 3/4", Thickness: 1.5"
Made of a harden plastic, comes with ribbon to hang
Made in Ukraine.
THE ICON - Mary is the "Eternal" or "Unfading" Bloom or Flower
This is one of the most beloved
icons of the Theotokos in both Eastern and Western Christianity. It reveals to use the essence of our faith - in the Holy
Trinity, Christ in His human form and his beloved Mother.
Mary as the Theotokos (birth giver of God) she is also referred to as the "Eternal Bloom." Christ is the "perfect" man, he is the perfect "bloom."
Mary through her womb bore Christ - the first born Eternal One the Son of God - so is Mary "eternal" through Christ her Son
The Virgin is depicted holding the Christ Child in her left hand. Christ is blessing the world with his right hand and holding an "orb" in his left symbolizing he is the king of the universe. Mary, lovingly looking at the Christ Child, with her right hand she "points the way" to Him and holds a three blossomed stem representing the Blessed Trinity. The two opened lilies representing God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. The still opening bloom represents Christ the Son of God. The style of the
icon is called "Hodegetria" meaning Mary is pointing the way for us to her Son
