Kazan Mother of God Orthodox Icon
$750
In stock: 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in).
Kazan Mother of God Orthodox Icon is a ready-made hand-painted icon of the Theotokos in the beloved Kazan type. The Mother of God is shown close to Christ, her face turned toward the viewer with quiet tenderness, while the Christ Child blesses with His right hand. The icon has a warm golden-toned background, a dark ornamented maforion, and a refined hand-painted border.
The icon is painted by hand on a prepared linden wood board with kovcheg, pavoloka, levkas, egg tempera, and mineral pigments. It is suitable for a home icon corner, family prayer space, chapel, or as a meaningful Orthodox gift. Free international shipping is included, and payment is made after receiving the icon.
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Kazan Mother of God Orthodox Icon is a ready-made hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Theotokos in the Kazan type. The Mother of God is shown close to Christ, with the Christ Child blessing beside her, creating a quiet and deeply prayerful image for family devotion and Orthodox veneration.
The Kazan Mother of God
The Kazan Mother of God is one of the most venerated icons of the Theotokos in Orthodox tradition. The image belongs to the Hodegetria family, in which the Mother of God directs the faithful toward Christ, the true Way. In the Kazan type, the composition is close, tender, and direct, with the faces of the Theotokos and Christ placed near the viewer in a deeply prayerful way.
This icon is especially loved in family prayer. Orthodox Christians turn to the Kazan Mother of God for protection, help in family life, blessing of marriage, care for children, healing, and strengthening of faith.
Iconography of This Image
The Theotokos is shown with a gentle, sorrowful, and attentive gaze. Her head inclines toward the Christ Child, expressing maternal love and intercession. The dark maforion is decorated with fine ornamental detail, while the warm background gives the image a calm and luminous character.
Christ is shown beside His Mother, blessing with His right hand. His presence is central to the meaning of the icon: the Mother of God does not draw attention to herself alone, but brings the faithful to her Son. The small scale of the Child in the close composition is typical of the Kazan iconographic type.
Prayer and Devotional Meaning
Before the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, Orthodox Christians pray for family peace, protection of the home, help for children, healing, guidance in difficult choices, and strengthening of marriage. The image is also meaningful for brides, mothers, families, and anyone seeking the intercession of the Theotokos in personal or family needs.
For a home icon corner, this icon can become a daily prayer image before which the family asks for peace, unity, and the blessing of Christ through the prayers of His Mother.
Hand-Painted Materials and Technique
The icon is painted by hand on a linden wood board prepared with kovcheg, pavoloka, and levkas. Egg tempera and mineral pigments are used for the faces, garments, ornament, background, and border. This traditional technique gives the icon a quiet matte surface and a living depth of color.
The careful facial modeling, fine ornament on the maforion, and balanced border reflect the refined Mstyora approach to Orthodox icon painting. This is a hand-painted icon, not a printed reproduction.
Size and Placement
The available size of this icon is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in). This format is convenient for a home icon corner, bedroom, family prayer space, chapel, or living room. It is large enough to show the facial expression, blessing hand of Christ, ornamented maforion, and hand-painted border clearly.
Care for the Icon
Protect the hand-painted icon from direct sunlight, moisture, and sudden temperature changes. Clean the surface only with a soft dry cloth, without water or household chemicals. If desired, the icon may be blessed in an Orthodox church after receiving it.
Icon Characteristics
| Name | Kazan Mother of God Orthodox Icon |
| Iconographic type | Kazan Mother of God, Hodegetria tradition |
| Size | 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in) |
| Technique | Hand-painted Orthodox icon, egg tempera |
| Materials | Linden wood board, kovcheg, pavoloka, levkas, egg tempera, mineral pigments |
| Use | Home icon corner, family prayer, chapel, Orthodox gift |
FAQ
What is the Kazan Mother of God icon?
The Kazan Mother of God is a beloved Orthodox icon of the Theotokos with Christ, traditionally connected with protection, family prayer, healing, and intercession.
What iconographic type does this image follow?
This icon follows the Kazan type within the Hodegetria tradition, where the Mother of God directs the faithful toward Christ.
What size is this icon?
The available size is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in).
Is this icon already in stock?
Yes. This is a ready-made hand-painted icon and does not require the usual waiting period for a custom commission.
What materials are used?
The icon is painted on a prepared linden wood board with kovcheg, pavoloka, levkas, egg tempera, and mineral pigments.
What do Orthodox Christians pray for before the Kazan icon?
They pray for protection of the home, family peace, help for children, healing, guidance, strengthening of marriage, and the intercession of the Theotokos.
Is this icon suitable as a family icon?
Yes. The Kazan Mother of God icon is especially meaningful for family prayer, marriage blessing, and a home icon corner.
Where can this icon be placed?
It can be placed in a home icon corner, family prayer space, bedroom, chapel, or living room.
How should this hand-painted icon be cared for?
Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and sudden temperature changes, and clean it only with a soft dry cloth.
Can a similar Kazan icon be ordered in another size?
Yes. A similar Kazan Mother of God icon can be discussed in another size, including larger church or iconostasis formats by individual request.
| Dimensions | 27x31cm (10.6×12.2 in) |
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| Name | Mary |
