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Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (icon), Bulgarian icon painter

Catena Aurea on Luke 1:48: Athanasius of Alexandria

Bulgarian icon painter, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (icon), 17th century · Sozopol · Public domainBulgarian icon painter, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (icon), 17th century, Sozopol

CommentAthanasius of AlexandriaPublic domainLuke 1:48

For if as the Prophet says, Blessed are they who have seed in Sion, and kinsfolk in Jerusalem, (Isa. 31:9. apud LXX.) how great should be the celebration of the divine and ever holy Virgin Mary, who was made according to the flesh, the Mother of the Word?

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