Vladimir Mother of God Orthodox Icons

Vladimir Mother of God Orthodox icons are among the most tender and recognizable images of the Theotokos. In this catalog you can buy hand-painted Vladimir icons made in the Mstyora icon-painting tradition: prepared wooden boards, egg tempera, gold leaf, and careful canonical drawing.

The Vladimir icon is often chosen for a home prayer corner, an Orthodox wedding icon pair, a family gift, or a church interior. We offer ready catalog works and can also paint a custom icon in the size and decorative style you need.

Features of our Vladimir Mother of God icons

Traditional materials: wooden board, gesso ground, egg tempera, mineral pigments, and gold leaf.
Canonical iconography: the Eleusa, or Tenderness, type with the Mother of God and Christ Child shown in a close, prayerful composition.
Custom decoration: gold background, ornament, carved frame, filigree elements, or protective kiot on request.
Different purposes: home prayer, Orthodox wedding pairs, family gifts, church icons, chapels, and iconostases.
Worldwide shipping: careful packaging for international delivery.

How to choose a Vladimir Orthodox icon
For daily home prayer, choose a size that fits naturally in your icon corner. For a wedding pair, the Vladimir Mother of God icon is usually ordered together with an icon of Christ in the same size and style. For a church or formal gift, a larger icon with gold leaf, ornament, or a kiot may be more suitable.

To understand the spiritual meaning and iconographic details of this image, read our guide: Vladimir Mother of God Orthodox Icon: Meaning and How to Choose.

Frequently asked questions
Can I order a Vladimir icon for an Orthodox wedding?
Yes. The Vladimir Mother of God icon is one of the traditional choices for a wedding icon pair and can be painted to match an icon of Jesus Christ.

What makes the Vladimir icon different from other Theotokos icons?
It belongs to the Eleusa, or Tenderness, type. The Mother of God and Christ Child are shown cheek to cheek, giving the image a quiet and deeply personal character.

Can the icon be painted in a custom size?
Yes. We can paint a Vladimir Mother of God icon in a custom size, with gold leaf, ornament, filigree decoration, a carved frame, or a kiot.