I love this painting by the Ukrainian artist OSTAP LOZYNSKY, who died January 6, 2022 at the age of 38. He would have known of the beginning days of the invasion in his country, and I wonder if this icon portrays some of the anguish his people must have known that Christmas. The very worried looking (and perhaps exhausted) Mary gives an indication of what lies ahead for her family. The Christ Child and His father look as if they are falling asleep- mirroring each other in their pose. However one interprets this lovely piece, it is a reminder to us all, that we need to pray for peace throughout our world, be it Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, Nigeria, or Haiti.
Christmas Blessings to All.
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