The Virgin Mary of the Sign Icon: Symbol of Spiritual Guidance
The icon of the Sign of the Mother of God occupies a place of honor in Orthodox iconography, embodying deep spiritual meanings and mysterious messages. This icon depicts the Blessed Mother of God announcing to the faithful her blessed intervention in human history.
The centerpiece of the icon is the image of the Mother of God standing with her arms outstretched, pointing to the image of Christ which is on her breast. This gesture symbolizes the spiritual intervention of the Mother of God in human life and an appeal to God’s mercy and intercession.
The history of the icon “The Sign of the Mother of God” is associated with a number of miraculous events that shed light on its special spiritual significance. Believers believe that this icon calls for faith and appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary in difficult moments of life.
The symbolism of the icon of the Sign affirms faith in the intercession of the Blessed Virgin before the Son, personifying her as a reliable reference point in the spiritual journey. The painting is also seen as a sign of hope and consolation for those seeking spiritual support and protection.
The icon of Our Lady of the Sign remains an important element of Orthodox tradition, embodying the eternal truths of faith and turning the hearts of the faithful to divine mercy and blessing. Her image reminds us of the great and mysterious path of spiritual transformation and encounter with God’s love and mercy.
In the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy a handmade icon of the Mother of God Znamenie, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. The hand-painted icon of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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 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 Virgin Mary of the Sign 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.
