Hand painted Virgin Mary icon Panagia Glykophilousa, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon w/ gold leaf 22k of Theotokos, Byzantine art wall hanging

***Dimensions: 26 x 19 x 3 centimeter / 10.23 x 7.48 x 1.18 inches ***

One of a kind hagiography icon on solid natural pine wood. Hand painted Greek Orthodox icon crafted to perfection abiding to the blessed art of our religion.

This wonderful icon has been crafted on solid natural wood and it was carved by hand and it was adorned with 22 karat Gold leaf. The creator of this icon has learned the canonization of iconography in workshops of the Monasteries of Mount Athos, where he was taught the technique of hagiography, which bears the image with the representation of Virgin Mary / Panagia Glykophilousa.

The Virgin Mary is the Theotokos, the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son and Word of God. She conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. She was cared for by her betrothed husband, Joseph, who took the child and his mother into his home as his own. One very strong tradition in the Orthodox Church holds that the birth of Jesus was also miraculous and left Mary's virginity intact as a sign; it is also the tradition of the Church that Joseph and Mary did not have relations after the birth of Jesus. She is also called Panagia, the "All-Holy," indicating her closeness to God in her obedience.

Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.