This serene and heart-stirring icon captures the holy embrace of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, revealing both divine majesty and maternal tenderness. Painted in the timeless Byzantine tradition with egg tempera and embellished with genuine 22K gold leaf, the icon is mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood, highlighting its sacred and timeless character.
A beloved subject in Orthodox iconography, this image invites the faithful to dwell on the mystery of the Incarnation—God made flesh—and the loving obedience of the Theotokos, who became the living ark of salvation.
"In her arms, the Infinite became a child."
Features:
Traditional hand-painted Byzantine icon using egg tempera
Decorated with real 22K gold leaf
Mounted on hand-carved, asymmetrical natural wood
A reflection on divine love, motherhood, and the mystery of the Incarnation
Ideal for personal devotion, family altars, or as a gift for new parents
📆 Commemorated: Throughout the liturgical year, especially on Marian feast days (e.g., Annunciation – March 25, Dormition – August 15)
📏 Dimensions:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 8.5 in
Height: 12 in
Depth: 1.25 in