Nativity Triptych
"Handmade in Russia, this hinged triptych depicts the classic images of the Nativity, and the outside 'doors' show the Annunciation and the Prophets David and Solomon, who foretold the Incarnation. Embellished with stamped gold-foil ornamentation, text in Russian.10 1/4' wide (open) by 7 1/4' tall. Gift-boxed.p>On the back of the triptych, in Slavonic text, are the two Christmas hymns commonly sung in the Orthodox Church:p>Troparion:
"Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for therein they that adored the stars were taught by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high: O Lord, glory be to Thee."p>Kontakion:
"Today the Virgin giveth birth to Him who is beyond being, and the earth offers a cave to Him who is unapproachable; angels praise with shepherds, and Magi journey with a star; for a young Child, the pre-eternal God is born for our sake."p>The back of the triptych also includes a photo of the Church at Bethlehem, showing the shrine on the spot believed to be the actual birthplace of Christ. ON SALE, LIMITED SUPPLY!"
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