The Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered and respected icons in the Orthodox tradition. It depicts the Mother of God with the infant Jesus in her arms. The icon got its name from the city of Smolensk, where it was especially revered and became a symbol of protection and salvation. According to legend, the icon was created by the Apostle Luke and came to Smolensk thanks to a miracle. She accompanied Russian wars and served as their patroness during battles and trials.
The hand-painted icon depicts the Mother of God in full height, with a gracious and merciful expression on her face. She holds the infant Jesus on her left arm, and with her right hand she gestures blessing and protection. Jesus Christ, who is in her arms, also addresses the faithful with blessing and tenderness.
The icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk is considered a miracle-working icon, capable of performing miracles and healings. Many testimonies of healings, protection from troubles and troubles are attributed to her, and she is an object of special devotion and prayerful veneration.
The faithful turn to the Smolensk icon with prayers for protection, health, peace, well-being and forgiveness of sins. She is also considered the patroness of travelers, newlyweds, mothers and children.
The Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God has a special place in the Russian Orthodox tradition and is a symbol of hope, consolation and mercy of God. Believers come to her with faith and hope for her intercession and help in their needs and difficulties.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy the Smolenskaya icon, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. 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 making, 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 painting of the Smolensk icon of the Mother of God 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.
