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Central Iconographic Structure of the Composition
These three main compositions form the central iconographic focus of the icon. Their strong relationship is clearly emphasized by the red color of their...
Description of the Icon and Its Historical Context
The text discusses an icon dated to the year 1685, which shows Saint Christopher Kynokephalos, also known as the dog-headed Saint Christopher. According to...
Introduction to the Feast and Its Meaning
The text above discusses the feast of All Saints and its iconography in Christian art. The Feast of All Saints celebrates all the holy...
Intercessory Prayer to Mary
The icon clearly functions as an intercessory image, in which the viewer prays to the Virgin Mary to intercede with Christ on behalf of...
Floral Decorations and Inscriptions
The lower edge of the icon is decorated with a garland of flowers, including roses, tulips, and violets with green leaves. These floral motifs...
The Icon’s Main Figures
The icon shows the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child at its center. Mary is dressed in a green undergarment covered with a bright...
The Prison of St. Diomed
In the neighborhood of the fortifications lay the famous Prison of St. Diomed. This prison witnessed several notable historical events. In 654, Pope Martin...
The Gate of Psamathia
The next gate in the Constantinian walls of Constantinople is known as the Gate of Psamathia, derived from the ancient quarter called Psamathia. The...
Sources on Constantinople’s Gates
The ancient and medieval gates of Constantinople have been described by several historians and chroniclers. Patriarch Constantine, Cedrenus, Xonaras, and Symeon Magister provide important...
Smaller Rivers of Hungary
Besides the large and famous rivers already described, Hungary also contains several smaller rivers that deserve attention. These rivers were mentioned even by ancient...
