Icon of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos

Icon of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos

The Icon of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos is a sacred image central to Orthodox Christian worship, depicting the moment when the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ.

Characteristics

• Subject: The Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos
• Iconographic theme: Major feast of the Orthodox liturgical calendar
• Function: Orthodox icon for veneration and prayer

Usage in Church and Liturgical Practice

This icon is typically displayed in Orthodox churches on the iconostasis, especially during the feast of the Annunciation, and used in the faithful's private prayer to honor the Most Holy Theotokos.