Early Greek Christians portrayed the feminine face of God as Hagia Sophia, or "Holy Female Wisdom." It was believed that Sophia's spirit entered Mary to conceive Jesus and, as a dove, entered Jesus at his baptism. She gave voice to the apostles at Pentecost.

[Plaque icon, Constantinople, c. 537 CE]

7 3/4" x 5 1/4" resin statue, peach wash color finish.