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In Medieval burial ground, a rare embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ was discovered

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In Medieval burial ground, a rare embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ was discovered​


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The iconography of Jesus Christ known as Deesis, which can be translated from Greek as “prayer” or “intercession,” is one of the most potent and prevalent images in Orthodox religious art.

 
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