Monthly Archives: February 2015

A Visual Prayer

Posted on February 26, 2015 by reinkat

This icon, whose prototype originates from the Syrian/Turkish border, has historically been linked to prayers to Our Lord for protection, and for victory over evil and death. I have been so saddened by the martyrdom of the 21 Egyptian … Continue reading →

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Image Not Made With Human Hands

Posted on February 25, 2015 by reinkat

Abgar, the King of Edessa, was very ill. He had heard rumors of a healer in Galilea to the south that had performed miraculous cures. He sent an ambassador to invite the healer to his court, in the hopes of … Continue reading →