Asi Gonia Exhibition Timios Stavros Service Vintage Framed Paper Poster
AU$ 99.27
Warriors And Maidens Timios Stavros Festival of the Holy Cross fourteenth of
September In Asi Gonia the protective power of the Holy Cross is celebrated on September 14. Miracles of the Cross prove to Asi Goniaots the existence of God and the efficacy of their religious practices. The small white church of the Holy Cross (Timios Stavros) stands on the mountains high above Asi Gonia where it can be seen by several other villages. A shepherd is supposed to have found the cross on a rock and brought it down to the village priest, Markos. The cross disappeared from his keeping and reappeared in the same place. The priest locked the cross up in a chest, but next morning it reappeared on the mountain. The priest saw this as a sign to build a church. Miracles continued to occur when building the church, villagers hewed each stone separately, and put them in place, until only the lintel remained. When they returned to work in the morning they found the keystone in its place. During the German occupation the cross was found once more on the rock outside the church and the village was spared destruction. During the insurrections against the Turks villagers say that an army was sent to destroy them. Getting wind of this, women and children fled to the caves above the village and men waited in ambush. The Turks came from an unexpected direction and threatened to destroy everyone. In answer to the villagers’ prayers a fog descended and St. George appeared, spear in hand, to defend them. At the festival of the Holy Cross on September 14, villagers bring seeds for priestly blessing. The Cross is a symbol both of the eternal fertility of the earth and immortality. In this service the significance of parthenogenesis is explicit: O Mother of God, you became a mystical paradise when, without tilling, you ploughed forth Christ our God by whom the life-giving tree of the Cross was planted here on Earth.The imagery of Orthodox iconography and the Orthodox service sanctions the position of women which is reflected in the physical arrangements in church. This framed paper poster brings quiet history and tactile quality into your space. The black pinewood frame and matte finish give the image a grounded, gallery-like presence while the choice of fine art or semi-gloss paper lets you tailor texture and brightness. Hang it in a living room, study, or entryway to anchor a vignette of memories and conversation — the assembly arrives ready to mount with pre-installed hardware and rubber bumpers to keep it straight and protected. Expect rich, crisp tones from modern printing processes, preserved behind shatter-proof plexiglass for everyday life.The scene inside the frame feels like a paused moment: grainy, human, and full of motion even when still. It suits someone who values storytelling through objects and prefers an understated, archival look over slick décor. The range of sizes and orientation options makes it easy to mix with other framed pieces or let it stand alone as a focal point.Product features - Two paper choices: 310 gsm fine art (textured) or 260 gsm semi-gloss (bright satin) - 100% pinewood frame with matte black finish and brown paper backing - Shatter-proof plexiglass cover for safer display - Pre-installed hanging hardware with rubber bumpers for straight, wall-safe mounting - Available in 10 sizes and both horizontal and vertical orientations, assembled in the USACare instructions - Clean framed prints with a slightly wet cloth when necessary.
September In Asi Gonia the protective power of the Holy Cross is celebrated on September 14. Miracles of the Cross prove to Asi Goniaots the existence of God and the efficacy of their religious practices. The small white church of the Holy Cross (Timios Stavros) stands on the mountains high above Asi Gonia where it can be seen by several other villages. A shepherd is supposed to have found the cross on a rock and brought it down to the village priest, Markos. The cross disappeared from his keeping and reappeared in the same place. The priest locked the cross up in a chest, but next morning it reappeared on the mountain. The priest saw this as a sign to build a church. Miracles continued to occur when building the church, villagers hewed each stone separately, and put them in place, until only the lintel remained. When they returned to work in the morning they found the keystone in its place. During the German occupation the cross was found once more on the rock outside the church and the village was spared destruction. During the insurrections against the Turks villagers say that an army was sent to destroy them. Getting wind of this, women and children fled to the caves above the village and men waited in ambush. The Turks came from an unexpected direction and threatened to destroy everyone. In answer to the villagers’ prayers a fog descended and St. George appeared, spear in hand, to defend them. At the festival of the Holy Cross on September 14, villagers bring seeds for priestly blessing. The Cross is a symbol both of the eternal fertility of the earth and immortality. In this service the significance of parthenogenesis is explicit: O Mother of God, you became a mystical paradise when, without tilling, you ploughed forth Christ our God by whom the life-giving tree of the Cross was planted here on Earth.The imagery of Orthodox iconography and the Orthodox service sanctions the position of women which is reflected in the physical arrangements in church. This framed paper poster brings quiet history and tactile quality into your space. The black pinewood frame and matte finish give the image a grounded, gallery-like presence while the choice of fine art or semi-gloss paper lets you tailor texture and brightness. Hang it in a living room, study, or entryway to anchor a vignette of memories and conversation — the assembly arrives ready to mount with pre-installed hardware and rubber bumpers to keep it straight and protected. Expect rich, crisp tones from modern printing processes, preserved behind shatter-proof plexiglass for everyday life.The scene inside the frame feels like a paused moment: grainy, human, and full of motion even when still. It suits someone who values storytelling through objects and prefers an understated, archival look over slick décor. The range of sizes and orientation options makes it easy to mix with other framed pieces or let it stand alone as a focal point.Product features - Two paper choices: 310 gsm fine art (textured) or 260 gsm semi-gloss (bright satin) - 100% pinewood frame with matte black finish and brown paper backing - Shatter-proof plexiglass cover for safer display - Pre-installed hanging hardware with rubber bumpers for straight, wall-safe mounting - Available in 10 sizes and both horizontal and vertical orientations, assembled in the USACare instructions - Clean framed prints with a slightly wet cloth when necessary.
