Ivano had demonstrated exactly how, in early 2000s, restorers discovered new fresco undetectable around a thicker layer off blue painting
Most likely used because of the an excellent Russian exarch, new gesture aimed in order to quash Georgian nationalism by the layer good saint recognized, around almost every other appellations, once the “the Enlightener.” Saint Nino produced literal and you will metaphorical light in order to Queen Nana and you can King Mirian III out-of Georgia. Strike blind for his decreased believe, King Mirian III are recovered to eyes once he pleaded which have “Nino’s God.” I imagined back again to Ivano describing the newest recovered icon as we generated the journey, their give gesticulating, lifting from the steering wheel: “Suppose!” The van veered. (more…)