The Virgin Nativity Cathedral
Section of Central Crosswise Nave. East View

“The power of the Most High then overshadowed...” (Akathist, Kontakion 3)

Dionisy's frescoes. “The power of the Most High then overshadowed...” (Akathist, Kontakion 3)

The Annunciation: archangel Gabriel is standing in front of the enthroned Mary who receives the good news. The composition reflects the concept that treats the Annunciation as the Incarnation of God: in the medallion on the Theotokos’s lap there is a transparent figurine of the incarnated Christ (seen close-up).