Antique Russian Orthodox Epitaph Hand Painted (Plaschanitsa) Canvas 19th century.

An antique Orthodox Epitaphios of the Christ Theotokos, or a shroud of Christ & Selected Saints, painted on fabric with embroidered borders. Depicts the body of the Christ lying in state.

The Epitaphios of the Theotokos is used with corresponding hymns of lamentation, placed on a bier, and carried in procession in the same way as the Epitaphios of Christ, although it is never placed on the Holy Table. Antique Orthodox Epitaphios and Painted Cloth Icons For Collectors.

Dimensions:

Overall size: 110 x 72 cm.

All measurements are approximate.

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