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

“...be born from a virginal womb...” (Akathist. Eikos 3)

After the annunciation Mary went to Elisabeth, sister of her mother, wife of priest Zacharias, future mother of John the Baptist. Elisabeth filled with the Holy Ghost saluted Mary and the babe leaped in her womb (Luke 1:39-45).