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Our Lady of the Sign (Platytera)

The Icon of Our Lady of the Sign (Platytera / Incarnation) is one of the most revered and profound prayerful images of the Most Holy Theotokos, symbolizing the great mystery of the Incarnation and the appearance of the Savior to the world. The image traces back to the Old Testament prophecy of Isaiah: 'Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.' The sphere around the Infant signifies His Divine glory. Before the Icon of the Sign, believers pray for protection against natural disasters, wars, and enemy attacks, for the granting of peace, harmony, and reconciliation within the family, and for healing from severe illnesses and the preservation of health for loved ones.