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VIRGIN AND CHILD, PARAMYTHIA 9449 This miraculous icon was made about 1600 and resides now as before at Holy Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos. Tradition relates that, the Virgin spoke from the icon warning the abbot to not open the doors of the monastery, and have the monks climb up on the monastery’s walls to repel the pirates who had surrounded it. When the abbot turned towards the icon, the Holy Infant extended His hand to cover her mouth, indicating that they were bad monks, and maybe shouldn’t be saved, but the Virgin held His hand and warned the abbot again, demonstrating her vast love for mankind.

Feast Day: 21st January