Western Icons

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Maria
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Western Icons

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I came across this Western Icon of the Theotokos and Child.

This icon looks very similar to the Vladimir Icon.
The expressions are so very tender, as if the Christ Child were comforting His Mother.

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Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner.

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