Our Lady of Life-Giving Font by Orthodox Icons

Our Lady of Life-Giving Font 1600

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"Our Lady of Life-Giving Font" is a 1600 Orthodox icon depicting the Virgin Mary and the Christ child within a large basin. Angels hover above the scene, while below, figures bathe in a pool fed by a fountain held by angels. This iconic image is common in Eastern Christianity, symbolizing the Virgin Mary as a source of life-giving grace and a powerful intercessor for humanity. The imagery is a blend of the sacred and the earthly, highlighting the spiritual purity and power of the Virgin Mary. This icon is a testament to the rich tradition of Orthodox iconography.