The Inexhaustible Chalice Theotokos Orthodox Icon is one of the most significant and revered icons in the Orthodox Christian tradition. It is also known as the “Inexhaustible Cup” or the “Cup of Blessing”. The icon depicts a communion cup containing the Holy Honored Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The icon shows the cup filled with the gifts of communion – bread and wine, which symbolize the body and blood of Christ. The cup is often surrounded by rays of light, denoting the presence of divine power and grace. Angels may be depicted on the sides of the icon, and there may be images of God above the Chalice, such as images of the Trinity or an angelic round dance song.
The icon of the Mother of God of the Unopenable Cup has a deep spiritual meaning. It reminds believers of the sacrament of communion, which is considered one of the main rites of the Orthodox Church. By receiving the body and blood of Christ in the Holy Chalice, believers experience spiritual oneness with God and receive spiritual nourishment for soul and body.
The icon of the Virgin Mary of the Unopenable Cup has a special meaning for the church community, as well as for the believers who participate in Communion. It reminds of Christ’s living presence in the Eucharist and his love for humanity, and calls for reverence and worship.
This hand-painted icon is widely used in Orthodox churches and monasteries for prayerful worship and to decorate altar spaces. The faithful turn to the icon of the Unopenable Cup with prayers for forgiveness, blessing, healing and spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual importance of communion and calls for deep spiritual renewal and interaction with God through the Eucharist.
In our icon shop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy the icon of the Unopenable Cup, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of the Mother of God is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art, which will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon production, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting, are performed by professional masters and painters of iconography with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All the icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order the painting of the Inexhaustible Chalice Theotokos Orthodox Icon in the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.