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Blachernai, Basilica of the Virgin Mary
Author(s) : Moutafov Emmanuel (2/18/2008)Translation : Loumakis Spyridon
For citation: Moutafov Emmanuel, "Blachernai, Basilica of the Virgin Mary",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, ConstantinopleURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=11778>
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“Cup (steatite paten) of Pulcheria” – panagiarion 14th c. – Xeropotamou Monastery, Mount Athos (Last visit: 18/3/2009) "Pulcheria’s cup" depicting the Great Panagia type, a variation of the Blachernitissa iconographic type.
1. Introduction
2. The monument. Architectural description
3. The history of the Virgin Mary of Blachernai
3.1. The date of the basilica
3.2. The Hagia Soros and the tradition related to Pulcheria
3.3. The glory of the shrine
4. The Virgin Mary of Blachernai as Constantinople’s divine protector
4.1. Akathistos Hymn
4.2. The miraculous icon of Theotokos Blachernitissa
5. Theotokos Blachernitissa – The “Great Panagia” of the city
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