St. John the Baptist
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In the Russian iconographic tradition St. John the Baptist is sometimes shown winged, as an expression of his similarity to angels as a messenger and the forerunner of Christ.
Posted on 01/01/2013 5:48:01 PM PST by Salvation
In the Russian iconographic tradition St. John the Baptist is sometimes shown winged, as an expression of his similarity to angels as a messenger and the forerunner of Christ.
The Pope and the Child Jesus in Prague [Infant of Prague]
Holy Infant of Prague
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