PGM Christliches 23 - Christian Hymns to Mary and Christ

A vertical fragment of ancient papyrus featuring several lines of Greek text written in black ink. The script is an unrefined, utilitarian hand typical of the Late Antique period in Egypt, showing wear and loss at the margins. The text combines elements of orthodox liturgy with the physical format of a personal protective amulet.

This fragment is part of the Papyri Graecae Magicae (PGM) tradition, specifically representing the 'Christian Papyri' where traditional Greco-Egyptian magical practices were synthesized with Christian theology. It demonstrates how early Christians used liturgical hymns for apotropaic purposes, treating the written word as a vehicle for divine protection.