Virgin Mary Holy Belt Icon – Engraved Arched Metal Frame MC Series is certified icon with a stylized metal frame. This series can be wall mount or standing, high quality collectable icon. Adhering to traditional byzantine iconography. Authentically made in Greece, and shipped from USA. The Virgin Mary Holy Belt, also called the Holy Girdle of the Theotokos, or Agia Zoni, references the ascension of the Theotokos. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary constructed the belt herself out of camel hair. Following the death of the Theotokos, Apostle Thomas, who was unable to attend the burial of the Virgin Mary, opened the tomb to say his final goodbye to Her. To his surprise it was empty, for She had resurrected and was to ascend into the heavens. It was during her ascension that she gifted the Holy Belt to the Apostle Thomas.