Epitaphios with the Icon of the Mandylion and Prayer

Epitaphios with the Icon of the Mandylion and Prayer

The Epitaphios with the Icon of the Mandylion and Prayer is a sacred Orthodox altar cloth used during liturgical services, featuring the revered image of the Mandylion accompanied by a prayer.

Characteristics

• Depicts the Icon of the Mandylion
• Includes a prayer text
• Designed for Orthodox liturgical use

This Epitaphios serves a vital role within the Orthodox church, being placed on the Holy Table or used in processions, especially on significant feasts. It heightens the spiritual atmosphere of the temple and focuses the congregation's attention on the Passion of Christ through the veneration of the Mandylion icon.