Seven Arrows Mother of God Orthodox Icons

Seven Arrows Mother of God Orthodox icons are chosen for prayer about peace, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the softening of hardened hearts. In this catalog you can buy hand-painted Seven Arrows icons made in the Mstyora icon-painting tradition: prepared wooden boards, egg tempera, gold leaf, and careful canonical drawing.

The Seven Arrows icon is suitable for a home prayer corner, a family gift, a new home, a church interior, or a custom icon order. We offer ready catalog works and can also paint the icon in an individual size and decorative style.

Features of our Seven Arrows icons

Canonical image: the Mother of God is shown with seven arrows or swords, recalling Simeon’s prophecy and the sorrow of the Theotokos.
Traditional materials: wooden board, gesso ground, egg tempera, mineral pigments, and gold leaf.
Custom decoration: gold background, ornament, carved frame, filigree elements, or protective kiot on request.
Different purposes: home prayer, family gifts, church icons, chapels, and iconostases.
Worldwide shipping: careful packaging for international delivery.

How to choose a Seven Arrows Orthodox icon
For a home prayer corner, choose a size that fits naturally with your other icons. For a gift or church interior, a larger icon with gold leaf, a carved frame, or a protective kiot may be more suitable. If you need a specific format, we can paint the icon to order.

To understand the symbolism of the seven arrows and the difference between this icon and the Softener of Evil Hearts, read our guide: Seven Arrows Mother of God Orthodox Icon: Meaning and How to Choose.

Frequently asked questions
What do the seven arrows mean?
They refer to the sorrow of the Mother of God and Simeon’s prophecy that a sword would pierce her soul.

Where can a Seven Arrows icon be placed at home?
It can be placed in the home prayer corner together with other Orthodox icons. Some families also place it near the entrance area, but it should always be treated respectfully.

Can I order this icon in a custom size?
Yes. We can paint a Seven Arrows Mother of God icon in a custom size, with gold leaf, ornament, filigree decoration, a carved frame, or a kiot.