Smolensk Mother of God Orthodox Icons

Smolensk Mother of God Orthodox icons, also known as Smolensk Hodegetria icons, show the Theotokos pointing toward Christ as the true Way. In this catalog you can buy hand-painted Smolensk icons made in the Mstyora icon-painting tradition: prepared wooden boards, gesso ground, egg tempera, mineral pigments, gold leaf, and careful canonical drawing.

The Smolensk icon is often chosen for home prayer, travelers, people facing important decisions, family gifts, military service members, church interiors, and custom icon orders. We offer ready catalog works and can also paint the icon in an individual size and decorative style.

Features of our Smolensk icons

Canonical Hodegetria image: the Mother of God points toward Christ, who blesses and holds a scroll.
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.
Personal details: patron saints can be added in the margins for a family icon.
Different purposes: home prayer, travel gifts, family icons, church icons, chapels, and iconostases.
Worldwide shipping: careful packaging for international delivery.

How to choose a Smolensk Orthodox icon
For a small home prayer corner, sizes such as 17×21 cm or 20×24 cm may be practical. For a family gift, travel gift, or more solemn image, 27×31 cm or 30×40 cm gives the composition more presence. For a church, chapel, or iconostasis, a larger custom size and a protective kiot may be more appropriate.

To learn about the Hodegetria meaning, the difference from the Kazan icon, and the tradition of the Smolensk Mother of God, read our guide: Smolensk Mother of God Orthodox Icon: Meaning and How to Choose.

Frequently asked questions
What does Hodegetria mean?
Hodegetria means She who shows the Way. In this icon, the Mother of God points toward Christ.

Is the Smolensk icon suitable as a gift for travelers?
Yes. It is often chosen for travelers and people facing important life decisions because of its guiding meaning.

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