The Annunciation Traditional After surviving a life threatening

After surviving a life threatening illness

or Falling Asleep

is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels and commemorated annually on August 6th

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Bernardin led the episcopal condemnation of the nuclear arms race and war itself

The Annunciation Traditional After surviving a life threateningMarch 25th The icon of the Annunciation, based on a later medieval original, is a masterpiece of balance between dynamic action and contemplative meditation. The Archangel Gabriel, on the left symbolizing the eternal realm, stands on a platform of authority while addressing to the young Virgin the invitation to become the Theotokos, the God Bearer. The angel is almost a blur of garments and gestures to symbolize running and movement while the Virgin