Иконография на цикъла "Богородичен Акатист" в стенната живопис в България
Iconography of the “Akathist to the Blessed Virgin Mary” Cycle in Bulgarian Mural Paintings

Summary/Abstract: The subject of the following study is provoked by the Blessed Virgin Mary’s everlasting significance in the life of all Christians and the Church in general, hence her exceptional popularity in Bulgarian mural painting. Throughout the Church’s history and all the stages of iconography her place has constantly remained next to that of God, as Lady and Queen of Heaven. Her image has brought creation to a great number of iconographic types and scenes, all of which very clearly point out her position in the Church hierarchy, as well as her portrayal in Liturgical series served in the church. By containing the Uncontainable God, The Blessed Virgin Mary becomes the Temple herself.

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