Full of Grace, The Icon of Our Lady of Damascus in Rhodes and in Malta. Complied Papàs Martin Zammit

Description

For centuries, the icon of Our Lady of Damascus (the Damascena) has been revered as a sacred image of profound historical, artistic, and spiritual significance. Venerated first in Rhodes and later in Malta, this ancient and miraculous icon continues to inspire devotion and scholarly interest alike. This richly illustrated volume brings together leading experts to explore the icon’s remarkable story through history, conservation, and art. Its pages document the icon’s restoration and preservation, examine its material and devotional dimensions, and illuminate its enduring place in the spiritual life of the faithful, including its special connection with Saint George Preca.

The volume concludes with the Holy Office to the Most Holy Theotokos of Damascus, offering readers a fitting devotional reflection. A celebration of faith and heritage, this monograph honours an icon that is, in the words of Professor David Talbot Rice, “a thing of great beauty and historical importance, in addition to being an expression of faith.”