Iconography

The first of the miracles at Cana is inspired from the manuscript of Qartamine (mount Aabdin). This icon summarizes this miracle by the Lord, his Mother and the newly married couple, reunited around a semicircular wine colored table, reflecting a depth without perspective. In front of the table, there are three jars, symbolizing the Trinity, filled with water changed into wine. The scene takes place under an arch giving the impression of the interior of the couple's house.

Bible

"On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there... His mother said to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.' .. He said to them, 'Fill the jars with water.' And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, 'Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.' … Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." (Jn 2: 1-5, 7, 11)

Liturgy

"The urns were empty of the wine of the vine so that His wine would be honored by the tyrant people. He ordered them to immediately fill the urns for the Jewish rites of purification. The plain water changed into wine at the order of the Almighty One. The guests drank and rejoiced and their consciences shivered. They chanted glory to the Son of the Good One who descended, in his eternal mercy, to assist our nature by his life-giving care". (The Wedding of Cana, Beit Gazo, B.L. 14,701)