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Seven-arrow Icon of the Mother of God

Seven-arrow Icon of the Mother of God The Seven-arrow Icon of the Mother of God is a revered icon in the Orthodox Christian tradition. This icon depicts the Virgin Mary with seven swords piercing her heart, representing the seven sorrows or "dolors" she experienced during her life, as prophesied by the righteous Simeon in the Gospel of Luke. The seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary are: 1. The prophecy of Simeon at the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. 2. The flight into Egypt to escape King Herod"s massacre of the infants. 3. The loss of the child Jesus in Jerusalem for three days. 4. The meeting of Mary and Jesus on the road to Calvary. 5. The crucifixion and death of Jesus on the Cross. 6. The taking down of Jesus" body from the Cross and placing it in the arms of Mary. 7. The burial of Jesus in the tomb. This icon serves as a reminder of the suffering and sacrifice endured by the Virgin Mary as the Mother of God, and is often venerated by Orthodox Christians as a source of comfort and intercession in times of sorrow and suffering. The Seven-arrow Icon of the Mother of God is a powerful symbol of the Virgin Mary"s maternal love and compassion for all humanity.