The Virgin's solemn and static posture, the characteristic folds of her garments, and her pensive expression indicate the design was strongly influenced by Byzantine art.
The image is considered one of the greatest sacred symbols in Ukraine, a palladion defending the people of the country. It has been called an "Indestructible Wall" or "Unmoveable Wall".[4] Legend says that as long as the Theotokos is extending Her arms over Kyiv, the city will stand indestructible.
The embroidered handkerchief on the belt of the Mother of God is popularly thought to be for wiping away the tears of those who come before her with their problems and concerns.
In 1997, the National Bank of Ukraine issued commemorative coins "Orante" ("Oranta") within the "Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine" series.[5]
^ ab"Предстоятель УПЦ Блаженніший Митрополит Володимир привітав мешканців столиці України з Днем міста", Ukrainian Orthodox Church, May 2010, in Ukrainian
^Metropolitan Volodymyr Greeted Kyivites on the Day of Kyiv, Ukrainian Orthodox Church press service, May 2010
^St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Kyiv Travel Catalog
^The Feast of the Dormition: Comparing an Assumption, by Dr. Alexander Roman (Ukrainian Orthodoxy), Pravmir Portal, August 2010
^Commemorative coins "Orante", "Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine" series, the National Bank of Ukraine, July 1997
January 01, 1970
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