This icon was created in Orthodox icons of Canadian writer, GK Schlijper in 1987, presents the mystery of the Holy Family.
"In the classic iconography of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are never portrayed as a family community.
"In the classic iconography of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are never portrayed as a family community.
Icon of the Holy Family would like to be a symbol of God's faithfulness, faithfulness to his promises. It wishes to convey spiritual content, using the symbolism of the particular symbolism of colors: purple robe symbolizes wealth Woman of the heart. More earthy color robes Man points to the act, the effort everyday. Both of these aspects are of age. Between these colors you can see the color blue, a symbol of faith, which gives the total depth. Son is dressed in a dazzling white robe, because He is the reflection of the eternal Father. The inscription on the cross halo expresses this quite clear: He is eternally Egzystującym, which is for all. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing characteristic of the Byzantine rite. Dress deacon defines him as a servant of God, as the Servant of Salvation.
The writer of this icon placed great emphasis on the face of the saints Persons, as it reflects the presence of God's Spirit, knowledge and wisdom. Faces therefore have great symbolic significance. Look Mary says that she keeps in the heart of what is promised and prophesied Gabriel Simeon. Look Joseph shows that he is a just man, a man of faith and action, which goes like Abraham, to do that which the Lord commanded.
It is also important hand position three Persons. They are close to each other, touch each other, but very gently. This indicates the importance of both proximity and distance. There is no distance between them cool, but there is no possessive intimacy. Each of the three Persons has its own life, its own dignity and personal vocation."
Source: www.pracowniaikonlacaro.pl, www.msf.opoka.org.pl, photos: Cebrail
