{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-sambirdrohobych-ugcc-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of SambirDrohobych UGCC (Ukraine) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoat of Arms of Sambir-Drohobych UGCC Shot Glass: Design Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a beautifully rendered version of the Coat of Arms of the Sambir-Drohobych Eparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The design is split into two distinct sections separated by a zigzag line, evoking a sense of mountains or hills, symbolic of the Carpathian region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eHeavenly Realm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the design represents the \"heavenly plane.\" It features a silver (white) background upon which an icon of the Virgin Mary is depicted.  She wears a blue tunic and a purple maphorion (veil\/cloak), with a golden halo radiating around her head.  To either side of the halo are the Greek letters \"ΜΡ\" and \"ΘΥ,\" abbreviations for \"Mother of God.\"  The Virgin Mary holds a silver omophorion (liturgical cloth) trimmed with gold, bearing a gold cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eEarthly Realm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower part presents the \"earthly plane,\" set against a green background that represents the forests and hills of the Carpathian foothills.  Here, a golden, stylized wooden church with three domes stands prominently, representing a traditional church architecture common to the region and the Holy Trinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eEpiscopal Authority\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, the design is topped with a gold bishop's mitre (ceremonial hat) lined with red.  Behind the shield, a golden processional cross and a bishop's crosier (staff) are placed in a crossed formation (saltire), signifying the ecclesiastical authority of the bishop. In front of the shield hangs a golden chain, from which dangles a panagia (icon medallion), also a symbol of episcopal dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork masterfully merges spiritual and local elements.  The Virgin Mary represents spiritual protection, while the church highlights the earthly community of believers.  The zigzag line adds a regional flavor with the peaks of the Carpathian mountains.  The overall design encapsulates the unity of the \"heavenly and earthly,\" connecting spiritual protection, local identity, and Church authority within a single, powerful image.\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51341214548248,"sku":"14030297833543861587","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coat-of-arms-of-sambirdrohobych-ugcc-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765784914","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-sambirdrohobych-ugcc-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}