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The Miracles of Mary
ተአምረ ማርያም
A collection of stories of the intercession of the Virgin Mary, read aloud in church. Its bright miniatures, painted in the Gondarine style, show Mary rescuing the faithful from danger and sin.
Why it matters
Devotion to Mary (Kidist Maryam) runs through the whole of Ethiopian church life; she is commemorated on the 21st day of every month.
Object details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Material
- Parchment with painted miniatures
- Dimensions
- 28 × 22 cm
- Origin
- Gondarine style
- Gallery
- Manuscripts
Look closely
- Painted miniatures in the Gondarine manner
- Ge’ez text with Amharic notes
- Read at services in her honour
Illustrative record — to be replaced with the church’s documented object and photograph.