Royal Blue Shrine Cover – Hail, Bride Unwedded Annunciation Embroidery
Elevate your sacred space with this exquisite Royal Blue Shrine Cover, masterfully crafted from high-quality velvet and adorned with an intricate gold-embroidered icon of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. At its center, the cover features the reverent phrase "Χαῖρε Νύμφη Ἀνύμφευτε" (“Hail, Bride Unwedded”), a cherished line from the Akathist Hymn, one of the most sacred hymns in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
This cover is bordered with gold ornamental embroidery and fringe, symbolizing divine glory and reverence. Its vibrant royal blue color is traditionally associated with the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25) and other Marian feast days, representing purity, dignity, and heavenly grace.
Key Features:
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Material: Premium velvet for a rich, elegant texture
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Color: Royal blue with gold embroidery – symbolic of the Theotokos
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Design: Embroidered icon of the Annunciation and the phrase "Χαῖρε Νύμφη Ἀνύμφευτε"
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Dimensions: 17.7 x 59.1 inches (45 x 150 cm)
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Trim: Gold-embroidered border and fringed edges
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Ideal For:
✔ Use during Akathist Hymn services (Fridays during Lent)
✔ Feast of the Annunciation (March 25)
✔ Marian feast days and Liturgical celebrations honoring the Theotokos
✔ Permanent decoration for pilgrimage shrines, altars, and icon stands
Liturgical Significance:
This royal blue color is particularly meaningful during Lenten Fridays when the Akathist Hymn is chanted, as well as on Annunciation Day, signifying awe, hope, and the divine announcement to Mary.
Honor the Virgin Mary with this timeless and sacred adornment, bringing both beauty and devotion to your place of worship.
Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
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Shrine covers in Greek Orthodox services are decorative cloths used to adorn icon stands (proskinitaria), adding beauty and reverence to sacred spaces. Often embroidered with crosses or religious motifs, they honor holy icons and enhance the worship experience during liturgical celebrations.