Panagia Eleftherotria

The Virgin Mary the Liberator is so named because she freed humanity and was honored during the Byzantine Empire as a victorious General. The Byzantines established October 1st to celebrate her Holy Protection, which in Greece was later aligned with October 28th, our national holiday, highlighting her role in both ancient and modern history.

She is not only a liberator from visible enemies but also from our inner struggles—our passions, temptations, and sins that lead us away from God. That’s why she is called the Liberator of souls first, then bodies and nations—freeing us from what burdens, wounds, and troubles us.

Our Church celebrates her memory on August 15th

Size – 19 x 14 x 3cm