The Annunciation to the Theotokos is one of the main Christian holidays. According to the Gospel, in the Galilean city of Nazareth, Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary the mystery of the incarnation of the Savior of the world. The news of the immaculate conception of the Son of God is one of the most important events on the way to the salvation of mankind. The holiday is celebrated on March 25 / April 7.
The oldest icons of the Annunciation are paintings of the II-III centuries in the Roman catacombs. Given the great importance of the holiday among believers, its images are found in every church today. And this selection includes several Kyiv icons of the Annunciation of the Mother of God
Mosaic in St. Sophia Cathedral, 11th century.
St. Cyril Church. Archangel Gabriel announces the birth of the Savior to the Virgin Mary. The work of M. Vrubel of the 19th century, written according to the outline of the 12th century.
Stucco image on the side facade of the main building of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
The icon on the facade of St. George's Cathedral of the Vydubytsky Monastery
Painting of the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Obolon, 21st century
Icon written on the lid of an ammunition box
