ALEXANDRA
INTERNATIONAL is excited to introduce a new line of tapestry banners that captures
for “private devotion” sacred images meant to “teach” and “direct” us.
BANNERS
– A “CALL TO ACTION”
There are many reasons for a
banner – perhaps the most compelling to a Christian is a banner is a “call to
action.” This call to action can be expressed in words
(for example “XB” for “Christ Is Risen!”) symbols (the Holy Cross), and depictions
of holy images for us to immolate – for example,
Christ (example the Holy Face – Made Without Hands) the Virgin Mary (Theotokos)
or a saint.
In the Old Testament God commanded
the use of visual aids to
remind the Israelites on what
is important “…to look at and so you
will remember all the commands of the Lord.” Banners rallied the Twelve Tribes. It is believed the color of each tribe’s
banner corresponded to the color of the tribe’s stone on the Brest Plate of the
High Priest.
Both the Eastern (for example,
the stunning “Khorugv” banners used in Russian
churches) and Western (for example, the famous art banners of European Cathedrals
as well as banners used by the Vatican when proclaiming a new saint) Christian churches
used banners reminding us of the ”presence of God” in our lives.
They are meant to
“remind,” “teach” and provide “direction”
in our spiritual lives.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS - SACRATISSIMUM COR JESU
Devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus image was
revealed in the 11th century to St Margaret Mary Alacoque.
12 Promises to those who honor Christ's Sacred
Heart...
* given all the graces you need in life
* peace in your family
* comfort them in their trails
* He will be our refuge during life and death
*He will bless us in our endeavors
*He will give us mercy
*He will warm our hearts
*He will help us grow in holiness
*He will bless the places venerating His image
*He will priests the ability to softening
hearts
*Those who promote this devotion will be
written in His Heart
*He will give mercy to those who receive Holy
Communion on the First Friday for 9 consecutive months are promised
to not die without final penitence.
Icon Measures 10 1/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch
Including Wooden Parts 8 3/4 inch wide
Including Hanger Part from top to bottom 14 inch tall
MADE IN TURKEY
