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The
Medallion and Inscrigtion
The
Ascension is portrayed within the circle of red: Christ is breaking
out of the circle, holding a golden cross which is now His Royal
Scepter. His garments are gold -a symbol of royalty and victory. His
red scarf is a sign of His Dominion and Kingship exercised in love.
Angels welcome Him into Heaven. ll-IS are the first three letters of
the name "Jesus." The little bracket above indicates it is
shorthand. NAZARE is '"Nazarene" REX is "king,"
and IUDEORUM is "of the Jews."
The Hand of God tbe father
From within
the semi-circle at the very top of the Icon, He whom no eye has seen
reveals Himself in a benediction. This blessing is given by the
right hand of God with two fingers extended -The Holy Spirit. The
Father gives the gift of the Holy Spirit to all because of the
merits of Christ's Passion. |
The
Base of the Cross
At the base of
the cross there is a black section that looks like a rock and
symbolizes the Church. |
