Bulgarian Christian Holy Figures: "Theotokos"
Bulgarian Christian Holy Figures: "Theotokos"
Bulgarian Christian Holy Figures: "Theotokos"
Bulgarian Christian Holy Figures: "Theotokos"

Bulgarian Christian Holy Figures: "Theotokos"

Collection: Spiritual Connections

Object Category: Religious Items

Country: Bulgaria
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
Materials: Wood, Silver
width: 3.5 in; height: 5.5 in; depth: .5 in

This is a Bulgarian Christian representation of the Virgin Mary, called Theotokos, which in English translates to "mother of god incarnate, or Jesus." Such icons are very popular in Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

The Christian faith is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus or Christ. Jesus, (7–2 BC/BCE – 30–36 AD/CE), is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christian denominations venerate him as God the Son.

The principal sources of information regarding Jesus are the four canonical gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospels declare that Jesus was a Jew born in Bethlehem, in the Roman province of Judea. At the age of 30, he began to preach throughout Palestine, which was then under Roman rule. The gospels describe miracles that Jesus performed such as raising the dead.

Most critical historians agree that Jesus was a Jew who was regarded as a teacher and healer. He was crucified in Jerusalem, on the orders of the Roman Prefect of Judaea, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire. Christians believe that Jesus then rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, from which he will return.

Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos

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