The hand-painted icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos depicts the event of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, and is important in the Orthodox Christian tradition. Here are the key aspects of the meaning of this icon:
Birth of the Blessed Virgin: The icon depicts Mary when she has just been born and her parents, St. Anna and St. Joachim. This event is considered miraculous and gracious because Mary’s birth was the beginning of the fulfillment of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. Mary was a holy vessel for Christ from the beginning.
The continuation of God’s plan: the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary was the first step in the fulfillment of God’s promise of the coming of the Savior. Mary became the vessel through which Jesus Christ became incarnate to save the world. Thus, the icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos testifies to the continuation of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind.
Feast and Worship: In the Orthodox Church, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on September 8 (September 21 on the Gregorian calendar). It is an important day when the faithful remember the birth of Mary and pray before the icon of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also a time of adoration and thanksgiving to God for the gift of the holy Virgin Mary.
An example of faith and obedience: The life and example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, beginning with her birth, serves as an inspiration to the faithful. She is an example of humility, obedience to God and faithfulness to Him. Her life and her birth symbolize the ability of every person to accept God’s will and be part of His saving plan.
The icon of the Nativity of the Virgin reminds the faithful of the importance of humility, obedience and devotion to God, as well as the greatness of Mary as the vessel through which the Savior came into the world. This icon is often used in prayers and services in church and serves as a source of inspiration and hope for Orthodox Christians.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of the Nativity 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 iconographers 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 the Nativity of the 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.
