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Example of Authentic Ancient
Byzantine Lead Seal
Circa 1000-1200 A.D.
Bust of The Virgin Orans, MP OV across fields.
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. It is stored in the
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev in
 Ukraine.
The 6 meter high
mosaic is located in the vault of the
chancel. The icon has been present in the Cathedral since its foundation
by
Yaroslav I the Wise in the 12th
century.
The Virgin's solemn and static posture, the characteristic folds of
her garments, and her pensive expression indicate the design was
strongly influenced by
Byzantine art.
The image is considered as one of the greatest sacred symbols in
Ukraine, a
palladion defending the people of the
country. It has been called an "Undestructible Wall" or "Unmoveable
Wall". Legend says that as long as the
Theotokos is extending Her arms over
Kiev,
the city will stand indestructible.
The
embroidered handkerchief on the belt of
the Mother of God is popularly thought to be for wiping away the tears
of those who come before her with their problems and concerns.
In 1997 the
National Bank of Ukraine issued
commemorative coins "Orante" ("Oranta") within the "Spiritual Treasures
of Ukraine" series.
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