tama votive offering "Baby" votive with painted Golden corners Ribbon and Cross, Byzantine Greek Orthodox Promise Icon, Ex Voto large religious icons near the Iviron Monastery

near the Iviron Monastery

He is also regarded as a helper in times of difficulty and need

symbolizing the deep connection between Christ (the vine) and his Apostles/Church (the branches)

and Home Altar Vigil Lighting

tama votive offering "Baby" votive with painted Golden corners Ribbon and Cross, Byzantine Greek Orthodox Promise Icon, Ex Voto large religious icons near the Iviron MonasteryTama Ex Voto " Baby" Greek Orthodox Icon Embossed Metal Plaque Tamata are votive offerings we use in the Orthodox Church. Tamata are usually small metal plaques, which may be of base or precious metal, usually with an embossed image symbolizing the subject of prayer for which the plaque is offered. For the most part, are pictures of the part of your body that needs healing. They are offered to God or Saints, as a petition for help or in gratitude for