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The information you see below is a mix of what was recently learned about this exquisite first century icon of Mary plus information collected over 50+ years of being a published liturgical artist and studying early icons. Please enjoy what we have discovered about 'Advocata Nostra' (Our Advocate). + just learning OUR ADVOCATE We know more now as have access to more information and history through the media. Did notice a gaping period in time but thought it was just a matter of a developing the Byzantine style. Also knew many icons of Mary were believed written by St. Luke at the request of the apostles.(?) Were these "St Luke' icons inspired by this original first century icon by Luke and identified as such by using his name? And --- were many icons still hidden for fear of destruction? + destruction of icons ICONOCLASTIC CONTROVERSY Nor do I remember hearing about the "Iconoclastic Controversy"- (726 AD, Leo III published an edict declaring icons were idols and not to be worshipped, THEY WERE TO BE DESTROYED), making information about this First Century icon, along with others, very, very hard to find. People who loved the icons were trying to save them from destruction by hiding them.. This went on for centuries and some are still being found and recorded today. + icons and statues ANCIENT TEACHING AIDS I knew and understood these ancient images and statues were looked upon as teaching aids for the early faithful in lieu of media, photos, internet, etc. we have today. Tour guides confirm this visual teaching aid theory in the ancient European churches today. Makes total sense. Remember too, few people could read. + 1st century CARBON DATING PAINTING TECHNIQUES CARBON DATING: may be done on the foundation wood surface of the icon along with pigments and binding agents. (during the last restoration in the 1950s it was shard that the wood had deteriorated badly.) + PAINTING TECHNIQUES: The dry pigments (colors) used, help date along with hot beeswax binding agents. This ancient technique, well over 2000 years old, is called encaustics (“Enkaustikos” Greek for “to burn in.”) is applied on a treated wood base. Binding agents such as Egg (yolk) tempra (400s on), linseed and other various oils, through 1400s allowed for a more pliable canvas base. Today we use acrylic polymers on most surfaces. + 1st century IMAGES MORE NATURAL If you check the internet you will notice the images of that first century period were much more natural looking as is this one. It was traditional then to paint a 'funeral' image of the person that would look like the person (not stylized as we see in later Byzantine icons. (also note the earlier ancient stylized period of Egyptian art). + part of the title? ICONS CARRYING - "BY ST. LUKE" The more I searched out information regarding the ancient 1st century icon, the more I saw the similarity in design under the influence of Byzantine Icon era - given credit to Luke. It appeared it became more of, an honorable title carried over, given to the later icons - possibly identifying original source of inspiration of the first century icon by St Luke after the resurrection of Christ. + ADDING BABY JESUS AND STARS Baby Jesus was added to some as some hands changed position, some did not. Dark Garments including symbols of the times such as the 3 stars representing "A VIRGIN:, *before, *during, *after" And some reversed her facing right instead of left as in a mirror image ... |
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BUILT BY HER SON JESUS? Origin of the wood the Icon was written on? Was it Marys wooden table built by her son, Jesus? In the process of searching for information there were/are still conflicting reports by various art historians over the centuries - yet - remember, tradition reminds us her wooden table was available as was luke and the apostles. And we know encaustics
are used to prepare, to treat wooden surfaces. All signs point to the carbon
dating of this icon as being from the first century and tradition tells
us it is the original icon 'written' traditionally by St. Luke as requested
by the apostles all who were present. Known to be started by St.
Luke yet musteriously finished by "unknown human hands"., (Sacred Icons
are known not to be "written by human hands")
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SHARE INTERESTING HISTORY LEFT: Note black/white image below, how upper corners, appear to be ripped wood from wood? possibly when quickly torn away from larger (wooden table) . Possibly in a rush to save when icons were to be destroyed as considered 'Idol worship' (under Emperor Leo III (r. 726-41) + CENTER: Restored First Century Icon as seen today (without golden hands). but found traces of gold added to the hands of original restoration.. + RIGHT example of how the 1st century icon influenced so many of the Madonna's that followed. Notice, face is harsher than original. (dated 400s and on beachwood) You will also note over the centuries icons added baby, often 'mirror imaged' but inspired by the 1st century icon. This icon, Madonna Advocata is in Rome at S. Maria in Avacoeli. |
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+ PLEASE REMEMBER SO LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FIRST CENTURY ICON, YOU WILL REVIEW MANY NEWER CONFLICTING REPORTS BUT BELIEVE THESE ABOVE AND BELOW ARE VERY DEPENDABLE + |
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Why called
"MADONNA OF THE GOLDEN HANDS?" ANCIENT GREEK HISTORY tells us that in the pre Byzantium period, it was believed that a persons right hand held special powers, therefore golden hands . Seen as hands of 'calming', 'healing' and may have been added then ?) |
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Did the original icon have golden hands? Or were they added at an earlier restoration? During an later restoration they speak of a thin sheet of gold foil fragments on her hand. Eventually both hands were gilded and the image became known as the "Madonna with Golden Hands". (Madonna of San Sisto in Rome) + Before the most recent restoration of image (1950s) traces of the two golden hands could still be seen, as the picture shows. The Madonna with Golden Hands. Today this is what we see. |
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ROME: CONVENT OF DOMINICAN SISTERS "Advocata Nostra, (also known as The Madonna of San Sistois) may now be seen at the Dominican Sisters Convent C hurch of Santa Maria del Rosario on Monte Mario in Rome. (CHURCH OF ST MARY OF THE ROSARY) + This icon can be traced back to its origin in Jerusalem, where tradition has it that it was painted by St Luke after the Resurrection, at the request of the apostles. But the tradition also states that after St Luke had sketched the outline, the image of Our Lady appeared on it (some say by angels). No human hand was involved." + OPEN: Every day 07:00-11:15 e 14:00-17:30. Free entry. |
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GENESIS 3:15 emnity with satan - Expulsion from Eden. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; They will strike at your head, while you strike at their heel.
ISAIAH 7:14
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LUKE 1:26-29 Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
LUKE: 1:30-38
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"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb" ! |
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Mary Visits her cousin Elizabeth. 39 During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, 42 cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43 And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? 44 For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
LUKE 1: 46-55
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"Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel --- " |
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Presentation at the temple - suffering united with Jesus 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted 35 (and you yourself a sword will pierce)- so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." --- Mary's total obedience to God more important than her motherhood.
LUKE 11:27-28:
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Wedding at Cana - Marys role in intercession with Jesus 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 [And] Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” |
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to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" --- to John, "Behold, your mother!" |
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Jesus during the Cricifixion - Mary is our mother 25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. 26 When Jesus saw his mother* and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. |
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a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; |
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REVELATION 11:19-12:1: New Testament Ark of his Covenant could be seen 19 Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a violent hailstorm. The temple and altar symbolize the new Israel; The worshipers represent Christians. The measuring of the temple suggests that God will preserve the faithful remnant Is who remain true to Christ
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1 CORINTHIANS 6:17:
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Canonically Approved Apparitions Guadalupe (1531) - Laus (1664–1718) - Miraculous Medal (1830) La Salette (1846) - Lourdes (1858) - Pontmain (1871) Knock (1879) - Fatima (1917) - Beauraing (1932–1933) - Banneux (1933) + Our Lady of Good Help (1859) Formally approved on December 8, 2010, by Bishop Ricken, becoming the first Marian Apparition approved by the Catholic Church in the United States. |
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