Orthodox-style Icon of Mary and Jesus

Title: Orthodox-style Icon of Mary and Jesus
Description: This photograph is of a display at St. Thomas of Canterbury. There is a table with a blue and gold tablecloth and on top of it five gold crosses in a row. In front of the middle one is a display of several small blue glass cups, all of which are empty. The left side of the table is obscured by an offscreen plant display. Above the table is a painting of Mary and baby Jesus in a distinctly Orthodox style. Mary and Jesus are both wearing crowns and flanked by small angels on either side. Next to Jesus are the letters "IC XC", a Greek notation for Jesus Christ. Next to Mary is the letters "MP OY", a Greek notation for Mother of God. This artwork is inlaid in a wooden frame and mounted on a shelf protruding from the wall, which is covered in a small white fabric with gold edges. Surrounding the whole thing is a large blue painted square, with small painted shields on each corner.
Is Part Of: Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Parish
Denomination: en Roman Catholic Church
Date: April 3, 2024
Source: Photography by Mort Skafish
City: Chicago
Neighborhood: en Uptown; en Andersonville; en Edgewater
Rights: Image Courtesy of Mort Skafish
Contributor: Mort Skafish