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The Virgin is the central figure in the icon. She is holding Christ while sitting on a throne, she is surrounded by several
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368:All of creation rejoices in thee, O full of grace
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354:All of Creation rejoices in thee, O full of grace
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977:. Κέντρο Νεοελληνικών Ερευνών Ε.Ι.Ε.
964:. Κέντρο Νεοελληνικών Ερευνών Ε.Ι.Ε.
951:. Κέντρο Νεοελληνικών Ερευνών Ε.Ι.Ε.
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