Matrona of Moscow Icon with Chased Gold

Matrona of Moscow Icon with Chased Gold is a hand-painted Orthodox icon of Blessed Matrona of Moscow, created with a gilded chased background and cold enamel ornament. The icon is intended for prayer, veneration, and long-term devotional use in a home, chapel, parish room, or personal icon corner.

Iconography of Blessed Matrona

Blessed Matrona is shown in a white headscarf and green garments, holding a prayer rope. Her eyes are closed, recalling that she was blind from birth, while her peaceful face and prayerful posture point to the spiritual sight, compassion, and inner strength for which she is venerated.

The gold background, hand-chased ornament, enamel border, and church architecture behind the saint give this icon a solemn and decorative character. The composition keeps the focus on Blessed Matrona herself while surrounding her with the visual dignity of a precious Orthodox icon.

Life and Veneration

Blessed Matrona of Moscow was born in 1881 and became known for prayer, spiritual counsel, and help to people in suffering. Though physically blind, she is remembered for spiritual discernment, compassion, and tireless service to those who came to her with grief, illness, and difficult life circumstances.

Many Orthodox Christians ask for her intercession in family troubles, illness, uncertainty, and sorrow. Her icon is often placed in homes and chapels as a reminder of patient faith, prayerful endurance, and mercy toward those who suffer.

Prayerful Meaning

Before the icon of Blessed Matrona, believers pray for healing, peace in the family, help in difficult decisions, comfort in grief, protection, and spiritual support. The image is also meaningful for those caring for the sick or seeking strength during heavy burdens.

The 27×31 cm format is suitable for a home icon corner, a chapel, a parish room, or a personal prayer space. Its gilded ornament and enamel decoration also make it appropriate as a special Orthodox gift.

Materials and Technique

The icon is painted by hand on a linden wood board with splines. The board is prepared with a kovcheg, pavoloka, and chalk levkas. The painting is made in egg tempera and decorated with 23K gold leaf, hand-chased gilded ornament, cold enamel, and protective varnish.

The standard size is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in). Larger and iconostasis sizes can be made by individual agreement. Free international shipping is included, with payment after receiving the icon.

Icon Characteristics

Name	Matrona of Moscow Icon with Chased Gold
Saint	Blessed Matrona of Moscow
Visible details	White headscarf, prayer rope, church background, closed eyes
Size	27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in)
Board	Linden wood board with splines and kovcheg
Decoration	23K gold leaf, hand-chased ornament, cold enamel
Painting	Egg tempera on chalk levkas, protective varnish
Use	Home prayer, chapel, family prayer, Orthodox gift
Shipping	Free international shipping; payment after receiving

Questions and Answers

Who is shown on this icon?

This icon depicts Blessed Matrona of Moscow, a revered Orthodox saint known for prayer, spiritual counsel, compassion, and help to those in sorrow and need.

How is Blessed Matrona shown here?

She is shown with closed eyes, a white headscarf, green garments, a prayer rope, and a blessing-like gesture, with church architecture in the background.

What makes this icon richly decorated?

This version includes 23K gold leaf, hand-chased gilded ornament, cold enamel, a kovcheg board, and an ornate border around the saint.

Why are the eyes of Blessed Matrona closed?

Blessed Matrona was blind from birth, yet Orthodox tradition remembers her as having deep spiritual sight and a gift of prayerful discernment.

What can Orthodox Christians pray for before this icon?

Believers ask Blessed Matrona for help in illness, family needs, sorrow, difficult decisions, protection, and spiritual support.

Is this icon suitable for home prayer?

Yes. It is suitable for a home icon corner, family prayer, chapel, parish room, or personal prayer space.

What materials are used for this icon?

The icon is painted on a linden wood board with splines, kovcheg, pavoloka, chalk levkas, egg tempera, 23K gold leaf, cold enamel, and protective varnish.

What is the size of this icon?

The standard size is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in). Larger and iconostasis sizes can be discussed individually.

Is this a printed reproduction?

No. This is a hand-painted Orthodox icon on a prepared wooden board, with gilded ornament and enamel decoration.

How is shipping and payment arranged?

Free international shipping is included. Payment is made after receiving the icon, according to the workshop ordering terms.