Skopje, 5 December 2024 (MIA) — The Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia will open an exhibition at 6:30 pm called "Holy Mother of God: A Bridge Between Heaven and Earth." 

The exhibit features icons and frescoes from the museum's permanent collection. On display will be, however, only a small part of the collection, which contains "icons and copies of frescoes from the entire territory of Macedonia," according to organizers.

"These are not merely works of art, but also spiritual symbols that believers use to connect with the divine. The image of the Holy Mother of God, as protector and mother, offers comfort and hope.

"This makes her one of the most common figures in Christian art, because her life on Earth was filled with moral purity, holiness and good deeds," organizers said.

The exhibit was curated by the museum's curators Marija Petkovska and Tatjana Trajkovikj. mr/