Tag Archives: Princess Mara

2175 – Athos related Portable Icons part 3

Posted on October 25, 2020 by athosweblog

The miracle of discovering the place of Holy Water. The source of Athanios on the road to Lavra. Triptych with amongst others the Panagia (Virgin Mary) Vrefokratousa, Christ Child, Saint Efthimios, Saint Onoufrios, Saint Savvas, Spyridon. Two standing saints. Left: … Continue reading →

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2086 – Agiou Paulou monastery: the pavilion of Princess Mara

Posted on December 9, 2019 by athosweblog

One of the more physical proofs that there has been a woman on Athos is the Pavilion of Princess Mara, born in 1416 and a daughter of a Serbian monarch Đurađ (George) Branković . She married Ottoman Sultan Murad II for … Continue reading →

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659 – Gifts to Jesus

Posted on January 4, 2009 by athosweblog

The Wise Men then presented Jesus with three gifts – gold (a precious alloy), frankincense (perfume) and myrrh (anointing oil). Scholars debate whether the gifts were medicinal or materials, but each had symbolic value. Gold was kingship on earth, while … Continue reading →

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