The Protection of Virgin Mary Orthodox Icon is one of the most significant and revered icons in the Orthodox Church. Its image symbolizes the mercy and intercession of the Mother of God to her children.
The icon of the Intercession is associated with the events of the IX-X centuries. According to legend, at the time of the Byzantine ruler Leo Stratilat (IX century), in a church in Constantinople, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Andrew, brother of St. Theodore Stratilat. During the divine service, she covered the faithful with her mantle, protecting them from external troubles and enemies.
The icon of the Intercession depicts the Mother of God holding her mantle over her. Under her mantle are usually depicted saints and angels interceding for the faithful. This image symbolizes the maternal care and protection that the Mother of God gives to all her children.
The Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered a symbol of intercession and help to the faithful in times of difficulty and danger. Appealing to the Mother of God with a request for protection is especially relevant in times of trouble, war, and natural disasters.
The Feast of the Protection of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on October 1 according to the Julian calendar. On this day, believers come to churches and temples to worship and pray for patronage.
Believers turn to the Virgin Mary with prayers for her mercy, protection and wisdom in life situations. According to tradition, this icon is considered the patroness not only of the church community, but of the entire Christian world.
The icon of the Intercession carries a deep spiritual meaning and has become a symbol of maternal care and protection in the Christian tradition.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of the Intercession, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of the Intercession 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 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 Protection of 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.
