Panagia of the Seven Swords Orthodox Icon, Serigraphy Canvas with Gold Leaf, Handmade Greek Byzantine Wall Art

This icon of the Panagia "of the Seven Swords" (the Softening of Evil Hearts) is a vintage-style serigraphy on canvas with rich gold-leaf detailing and an aged patina that echoes a centuries-old original. It shows the Mother of God alone, her heart pierced by seven swords, in fulfilment of the prophecy of Symeon. Available in large formats up to 41×58 cm.

Product Specifications

• Technique: Handmade serigraphy (silkscreen) on canvas with gold-leaf detailing and an aged vintage finish
• Mounting: Canvas on wood
• Origin: Handcrafted in our family workshop in Greece
• Available sizes: 4.6×6.1, 6.2×8.5, 10×15, 14×20, 20×28, 27×40 and 41×58 cm
• Made to order in any theme upon request

The Significance of the Panagia of the Seven Swords

The icon of the Panagia of the Seven Swords — known also as "the Softening of Evil Hearts" — shows the Mother of God without the Christ-child, her breast pierced by seven swords. It recalls the prophecy of the righteous Symeon, who said to the Virgin at the Presentation of the Lord, "a sword shall pierce through your own soul also," foretelling the sorrows she would bear at the suffering of her Son.

The seven swords signify the fullness of her grief and compassion. The faithful venerate this icon as a consolation in sorrow and pray before it for the softening of hardened and embittered hearts, for peace within families and reconciliation among those at enmity. As a devotional icon, the Panagia of the Seven Swords is a sign of the Mother of God's compassion and intercession — a treasured presence in any prayer corner and a meaningful gift of comfort.