"Revealing the Hidden: Byzantine Icons from Thessaloniki and Patmos" Grand Opening

Please join us for a special grand opening celebration of Revealing the Hidden: Byzantine Icons from Thessoloniki and Patmos Exhibition at

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Museum of the Bible
Washington, DC

November 5, 2026

Be among the first to experience Byzantine icons from two historic Bible-related sites in Greece during a special evening at Museum of the Bible, celebrating the exclusive exhibition of objects of veneration following the declaration of the Second Council of Nicaea. The grand opening coincides with the 35th anniversary of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s enthronement as spiritual leader of the Orthodox Church.

Image Credit: Icon of the Virgin Mary Hodegetria, third quarter of the 14th c. All rights reserved. © The Holy Monastery of Vlatadon, Thessaloniki - Hellenic Ministry of Culture/Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki City, 2026.

Schedule for the Evening

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5:30 pm | Doors Open
6:30 pm | Dinner and Program
8:00 pm | Dessert Reception and Early Access to Exhibition

$250 per ticket includes:

Dinner | Program | Dessert Reception | Early Access to Exhibit

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Hotel Accommodations

Discounted rates are available to registrants at The Potomac hotel located just minutes from Museum of the Bible.

The Potomac Hotel Washington, DC

Nestled between the National Mall and The Wharf, The Potomac Hotel (formerly the Salamander) exudes a refined sense of style in an urban oasis, with beautifully appointed rooms, sweeping views of the nation's capital, and proximity to treasured national monuments within walking distance. 

1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20024

Exclusive rooms at The Potomac Hotel, Washington, DC are available upon registration. Guests to pay.

Don't miss this incredible event!

Questions? Contact rsvp@mBible.org 

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