The Mother of God With Three Hands

Today marks the celebration of the Mother of God With Three Hands.

Why three hands? First of all, it is not a mistake by the artist. The origin of the image has much to do with the readings today. Hear more within the Homily.

John of Damascus was trustworthy and an excellent speaker. Around the year 700 AD, a voice rose up to rid the Church of all icons. The local government agreed with this and supported this idea. John, spoke up and wrote saying the icons are needed and necessary.

Understand the importance of this icon more than 1300 years later. Understand what the significance of this icon has for our own spirituality.

Hear more about what happened to Saint John of Damascus. Listen to the importance of this icon. Hear more within this Meditation Media. Listen to:

The Mother of God With Three Hands

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The Mother of God With Three Hands

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Gospel Reading: Matthew: 8: 1-4

First Reading: 2 Kings 25: 1-12