A figure at rest
within Itself.
The blue garment almost hidden by a shimmering - ethereal robe.
- The Father -
the One who is Creator who cannot be seen by His human creatures.
Both hands clasp the staff
All authority in heaven and on earth belong to the Father.
What kind of authority do you find in the figure in the icon?
Behind the figure is a house
the dwelling place of God.
"In my Father's House are many
mansions -
I go to prepare a place for you..."
What is the promise for you in these words of Jesus?
"Those who love Me will keep
My word
and My Father will love them -
and we will come to them and make our home with them".
What is Jesus promising here?