Milk Grotto Artwork
by Munir Alawi
Title
Milk Grotto Artwork
Artist
Munir Alawi
Medium
Painting - Photography
Description
Milk Grotto was the place where the Holy Family found shelter during the Slaughter of the Innocents, before their flight into Egypt. Mary and Joseph decided to stay there until they knew that their newborn baby, Jesus, would be safe from King Herod's soldiers.
A church was built over the grotto in the 5th century. As well, the remnants of a beautiful mosaic found in the courtyard of the grotto are believed to be from this time period.
The grotto's name is derived from the belief, that a drop of Mary's milk felt down onto the ground of the cave and turned it completely white. In fact, the milky white rock covering the grotto's interior has a magical power.
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January 9th, 2012
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Frank J Casella
Beautiful and meaningful artwork Munir. I invite you to share this with Catholic Art Gallery - Artist Group. I'll be looking for it.
Frank J Casella
Very meaningful artwork, Munir. I invite you to share this with Catholic Art Gallery Group on FAA / PIXELS.
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