{"product_id":"virgin-mary-the-elderess-of-mount-athos-925s","title":"Virgin Mary \"The Elderess\" of Mount Athos Orthodox Icon in 925 Sterling Silver, Gold-Plated Byzantine, Handmade in Greece","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirgin Mary Gerontissa (= The Elderess) of Mount Athos. Icon of a unique style, the original of which is located in the Holy Monastery of Pantokratoros. It is crafted with 925 sterling silver and local 24-karat gold plating. The halo and the main elements of the icon are locally painted over the silver with enamel colors in a blue shade. The Virgin Mary's garment is adorned with Swarovski stones in burgundy and blue shades. The subject of the icon is mounted on MDF wood in a cherry shade, veneered and featuring a surrounding fillet (patoura) 2.3 cm wide. The metal of the icon has undergone a special treatment to remain non-tarnishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be hung on the wall or placed on a table with a stand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in two sizes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    13 × 29 cm, with a wood thickness of 1.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    15.5 × 35.5 cm, with a wood thickness of 1.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Greek product and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It is offered in a gift package with a luxurious box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary Gerontissa (= The Elderess) is located in the Holy Monastery of Pantokratoros on Mount Athos and is the patron icon of the Monastery. It is a copy of the mosaic icon of the Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos (= Quick to respond to the prayers who seek her aid) which was located in the Pantokratoros Monastery in Constantinople. Her form is most sweet, pleasant, and full of mercy to behold, leaving every pilgrim with feelings of joy, gladness, exultation, hope, comfort, and compassion, showing that she rushes to the needs of Her children and always comforts Her faithful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApolytikion (in Greek)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eἮχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε.\u003cbr\u003eὩς Μήτηρ φιλεύσπλαγχνος, Χριστοῦ τοῦ πάντων Θεοῦ, Γερόντισσα πέφηνας, ἐν συμπαθείᾳ πολλῇ, ἡμῶν Ἀειπάρθενε. Ὅθεν ὑπὸ τὴν σκέπην τῆς θερμῆς σου πρεσβείας, σπεύδοντες καθ’ ἑκάστην, εὐλαβῶς σοι βοῶμεν· Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:500px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e13 × 29 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e15,5 × 35,5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eSilver 925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eIcon technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eByzantine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eMDF with wood veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e900 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 16px 8px 0;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e450 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TheHolyArt","offers":[{"title":"13x29cm","offer_id":54320613523797,"sku":"SLEVORI-virginmarythee-1329","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15.5x35.5cm","offer_id":54320613556565,"sku":"SLEVORI-virginmarythee-1636","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/8115\/4983\/files\/panagia-i-gerontissa-toy-agioy-oroys-925s-00-156-021_e16509be-16a1-4312-a231-8b7a681a5ec7.jpg?v=1777193260","url":"https:\/\/theholyart.org\/products\/virgin-mary-the-elderess-of-mount-athos-925s","provider":"TheHolyArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}