returned in haste, but got to work 10 minutes late. His fellow workers were waiting for him at the gate, because, as the manager, he had the keys to the building site. Together, they all entered the mine
middle of the monastic buildings. But the next day it was gone, only to be found just outside the main gate. This happened twice, so the monks understood that they had to build her a shrine on the spot she
give her that Holy Mountain to become her "garden." Since then the "Portaitissa" (Guardian of the Gate) has been venerated in a chapel built especially for the entrance of the monastery. This icon has
returned in haste, but got to work 10 minutes late. His fellow workers were waiting for him at the gate, because, as the manager, he had the keys to the building site. Together, they all entered the mine
following day it had disappeared from the sanctuary and was found on the wall beside the monastery gate. This recurred several times, so the monks built a small sanctuary for the icon on this very spot
for work. His workmates had to wait for him because as the head of the team he had the keys to the gate. Together, they started for the mine. Just as they were about to go down, they heard a sound similar
fasts and prayers you and your people have offered will not be in vain. Get up and go to the iron gate opening onto the market place. There you will find a one-eyed man carrying a water jar. Through him
Purify those who are guilty and make them worthy of heaven; Hail, O holy Virgin, through whom the gates of heaven were opened to undeserving souls You, who, the old serpent's snares never managed to seduce;
following day it had disappeared from the sanctuary and was found on the wall beside the monastery gate. This recurred several times, so the monks built a small sanctuary for the icon on this very spot
and love to us, who suffered, died and rose for our salvation. We would remain in darkness, and the gates of heaven would remain closed. Mary’s one “yes” made all the difference in the world for each and
