Icon of the Mother of God “The Unburnt Bush”
Mt. Sinai, Egypt (3rd c.)
An ancient story is told about a fire which was consuming several wooden buildings. In the midst of the fire an old woman stood in front of her house holding an icon of the “Unburnt Bush.” A witness happened to see her there, and marveled at her faith. The next day he returned to the spot and was astonished to see the old woman's home completely unscathed by the fire, while all the other houses around it were destroyed. This may explain why the Mother of God under this title, is regarded as the protector of homes from fire.
It is believed that the earliest icons of the Unburnt Bush originated at St. Catherine's Monastery on Mt. Sinai.
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Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill
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