• Divine Connection: Possess a treasured relic associated with the presence of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) during her lifetime – the Holy Girdle (Zoni).
• A Piece of Sacred History: This aged icon is a testament to the devotion and significance of the Holy Girdle, meticulously reproduced for your spiritual journey.
• The Holy Girdle's Origin: Learn about the origins of the Holy Girdle, woven by the Theotokos herself using camel hair, and its journey through history.
• Byzantine Emperor's Role: Emperor Arcadius transferred the Holy Girdle to Constantinople, where it was preserved in a reliquary known as the "Holy Cincture."
• Empress Pulcheria's Legacy: Discover how Empress Pulcheria, Arcadius's daughter, built a church to safeguard the Holy Girdle, adorning it with golden thread.
• Fragmentation and Preservation: Over time, the Holy Girdle fragmented, with parts finding their way to various churches in Constantinople.
• Mystery of Delivery: After the fall of Constantinople, a portion of the Girdle made its way to the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi, although the details of its delivery remain shrouded in mystery.

Product information

Orientation: Portrait
Item Shape: Rectangular
Theme: Religious
Color: Multi