Interesting observation I am making is that the ring finger is considerably shorter than the others. Is there a specific reason for this? Knowing detail is to very important in this kind of work, I am curious! Beautiful work!
He is holding his hand in the sign of blessing. The ring finger is bent and touching the thumb (if you were seeing the hand from another angle. A Orthodox bishop or priest holds his hand in this manner when blessing the people because his fingers form the Greek abbreviation for Jesus Christ- ICXC.
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Interesting observation I am making is that the ring finger is considerably shorter than the others. Is there a specific reason for this? Knowing detail is to very important in this kind of work, I am curious!
Beautiful work!
He is holding his hand in the sign of blessing. The ring finger is bent and touching the thumb (if you were seeing the hand from another angle. A Orthodox bishop or priest holds his hand in this manner when blessing the people because his fingers form the Greek abbreviation for Jesus Christ- ICXC.