- 20.03.2025
Interrupted Life: A Symbol of Sorrow
The black stripe on a mourning photo serves as a symbol of an interrupted life, reflecting deep sorrow and loss. According to one source, "The black stripe, affixed to the mourning photo portrait, may be regarded as a symbol of an interrupted life. This tradition has its roots in the distant past and symbolizes deep sorrow and loss. (As is known, what the holy Fathers call mortal memory—a recollection that, once ingrained in the soul, severs its friendship with sin and all sinful pleasures.)" (source: 1045_5224.txt).