The Vladimir Icon of Theotokos has a special significance in the Orthodox Christian tradition. The Vladimirskaya Icon, also known as the “Vladimir Holy Mother of God” was painted in the V-XI centuries and is associated with the city of Vladimir, one of the ancient Russian cities. The icon was brought to Russia from Byzantium and became one of the most revered and honored icons in the Russian Church.
The icon depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus in her hands. The Virgin is depicted with a protecting hand, which symbolizes her protection and care for the faithful.
This hand-painted icon is characterized by grace and beauty. The masters pay special care to details, especially in the depiction of the faces of the Mother of God and the Child.
The Vladimirskaya icon is considered miracle-working, and various miracles and intercession in difficult situations are attributed to it.
The Mother of God of Vladimir is considered the patroness of Russia and its people. The image was often used in history for military banners, emphasizing the protective nature of her patronage.
The Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Vladimir on May 23 and June 30 according to the Julian calendar.
There are many temples and monasteries where copies and originals of this icon are kept. One of the most famous is the Vladimirskiy Cathedral in Moscow.
The icon of the Mother of God Vladimir represents maternal care, mercy and intercession of the Mother of God, and her image is considered one of the most venerated in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of the Vladimir Mother of God, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. A handmade icon of the Vladimir 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 production, 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 Vladimir Icon of Theotokos 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.
