Kazan Virgin Mary Orthodox Icon
The hand-painted icon of the Mother of God of Kazan depicts the Mother of God with the Child Jesus in her arms. It is one of the most revered and famous icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Orthodoxy. The icon of the Mother of God of Kazan is usually depicted with grace and mercy. The Mother of God holds the Child Jesus on her left arm and covers Him with her right hand. She may be depicted with or without a crown. The Child Jesus can hold his hand in a blessed gesture or point to the Virgin.
The peculiarity of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God is the presence of two important elements: the image of the Mother of God and the image of the Child Jesus. This icon symbolizes maternal care, mercy and intercession of the Mother of God for the whole Church and all believers.
The history of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God is connected with the miraculous appearance and saving effect of the icon. According to legend, in 1579 the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan appeared to a woman in a dream, after which it was discovered and became the source of many miracles and healings.
The icon of the Mother of God of Kazan is considered the patroness of Russia and a special symbol of unity and faith of the Orthodox people. It has become a symbol of national unity and the help of the Mother of God in difficult times and trials.
The faithful offer prayers before the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, asking the Mother of God for help, protection, healing and blessing. The icon serves as a source of consolation, hope and spiritual support for many believers.
The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God has great significance and recognition both in Russia and abroad. Many temples and monasteries are dedicated to the Kazan icon, and its copies and images can be found in the homes of believers, symbolizing faith and devotion to the Mother of God.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of the Mother of God, 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 real 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 icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order an icon of the Kazan Virgin Mary 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.
