Epitaphs, aers and procovete

Epitaph XIVth century
Aer
Pocrovat for the alms plate
Pocrovat for chalice
Liturgical veil
Epitaph 1490
Epitaph 1738
Epitaph 1516










Now listening:  Nea Skiti - Mount Athos Heritage - 01. Anixandaria   

Epitaph

1516

Epitaph
The iconographic theme - the Threnos - the mourning for Jesus - is shown surrounded by several characters: four angels above, around the catafalque the holy women and some men, below, four angels with the cross, the spear and the sponge, while the symbols of the four evangelists are placed in the four corners. The entire scene is surrounded by an embroidery with the donation inscription.


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