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Christening at the church of Panagia Pergamiotissa, 1958.

Statuette. 63 x 39см. 16th century
A hand sculpted figurine most likely portraying either Christ or Saint John the Baptist. Possibly having originally consisted of the figure holding a rod, it dates back to the 16th century.

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Unknown artist. Drawing from a manuscript
15 x 20 cm
A miniature drawing of Russian craftsmanship depicting Christian martyrs being led to their death by torching. Russian art.

Αγνώστου καλλιτέχνη. Σχέδιο σε…

The commemorative card depicts the Birth of Christ.
The icon is from the Panayia Agrou Eleousa church, placed high in the iconostasis in the section of The Twelve Great Feasts (Dodekaorton). It is one of a number of icons created by the painter…

The two Christmas stamps, with their festive flavour, represent what is probably the most magical time of the year for both young and old. For children, especially, it is a wonderful season.
They adore dressing the Christmas tree with its colourful…

Christmas is probably the most special and magical time of year for all of us, but especially for children.
The 64-cent stamp depicts a letter to Santa Claus. Children write their letters early asking Santa to bring them the gift they want. The…

The Christmas triptych stamp with a religious content emanates from an icon – triptych (1764) painted in the hagiographic workshop of the Monastery of Agios Irakleidios in Politiko and belongs to the medieval church of Our Lady (Panagia) …

The icon of the Birth of Christ is found on the temple of the church of Our Lady (Panayia) Odigitria in Galata. The icon was hagiographed by the monk and later abbot of the Holy Church of Stavrovouni, Dionysios, who came from Galata, in 1930 and…

The representations on the two €0.34 and €0.41 cent stamps take us to the festive spirit of the great holiday of Christmas.

The €0.64 cent stamp illustrates the mural painting of the worshipping Panagia Arakiotissa and Kecharitomeni (Our…

Christmas is undoubtedly a celebration of love, joy and offering. All the houses are festively decorated and the housewives prepare all kinds of traditional sweets, filling the house with aromas and tastes.
The two stamps present traditional Cypriot…