The Holy Metropolis of Ioannina, the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation (PIOP) and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Ioannina are jointly organising the touring exhibition “Embroidered epitaphs in Ioannina, 18th and 19th centuries”, at the Silversmithing Museum [Acropolis Its Kale, Ioannina Castle].
The exhibition, which will run until June 17, presents for the first time selected epitaphs and showcases the unique significance of these ecclesiastical embroideries, their symbolism, imagery and style, as well as information about the era when they were made.
The exhibition, curated by the Byzantinologist and art historian Dr. Elena Papastavrou, is further enriched by a double-sided icon of the 14th century with an image of The Man of Sorrows and Virgin Hodegetria (Our Lady of the Way), as well as sacred vestments used in the procession of the bier.
Source: Naftemporiki
