4" x 5" Icon from Greece - Available in Assorted Holy Images

Made in Greece. Adhering to traditional Byzantine iconography.
Hand-made silk screen on a wooden base.

Choose from the images below. Priced for one icon.

Descriptions: 

GUARDIAN ANGEL:
Guardian Angel iconography is common in the Eastern Orthodox Churches as it represents how each member of the faith has a guardian angel. The figure is depicted holding a sword and a cross, which represents the position of the guardian angel as a protector and a defender of the faith. 

According to tradition, guardian angels stand with the faithful throughout their lives and help guide them on their earthly journeys. In Eastern Orthodox traditions, each person receives their guardian angel on the day of their birth, which is also called their ‘Angel Day’, and their angel stays by their side, helping them avoid temptations and evil, for their lifetime. Guardian Angels further stand with the faithful on the day of their judgment, defending and protecting to the very end. 

SACRED HEART OF JESUS: 

The origin of Icon is from the 11th century when Christians started to meditate and focus on the death of Christ. The first celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart was in 1670, started by a French Priest, Father Jean Eudes. It is the symbol of a love that conquers sin and transcends death, the symbol of the One who loved us to the end, His divine commitment, and His eternal love.

DIVINE MERCY:

Divine Mercy is based on the devotion of Saint Maria Faustyna Kowalska. Jesus’ right hand was raised in a sign of blessing, the other is touching the garment near the Sacred Heart, from there emanated two large rays, one red, the other white. The message “Jesus I trust in you”

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY:

The Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary depicts Mary, the woman chosen to be the Mother of God, her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and above all, her virginal love for God the Father, her maternal love for her Son. Gospel of Luke speaks of Mary’s heart, “(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed” (Luke 2:35). Her heart is on fire which emphasizes the intensity of her love for God and for humanity. Her heart is visible to all to show Her love is such that she can not contain it within.

Devotional history can be traced back to the 12th century with writers such as St. Anselm (d. 1109) and St. Bernard of Clairvaux (d. 1153) who were considered as one of the most influential writers on this topic. St. Bernardine of Siena ( 1380- 1444) has been called the Doctor of the Heart of Mary, he wrote, “From her heart, as from a furnace of Divine Love, the Blessed Virgin spoke the words of the most ardent love.” St. John Eudes (1601 -1680) helped by his writings to begin a revival in this devotion and since then The Immaculate Heart of Mary has been part of the Catholic celebrations along with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP:

The Virgin Mary Perpetual Help, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is a common Byzantine-era icon of the Theotokos, popularized by the Roman Catholic Church. According to tradition, the icon is from the Keira Kardiotissas Monastery but has been housed in Rome since 1499. Today, the icon can be found in the Church of Saint Alphonse of Liguori, where a weekly prayer to the Virgin Mary Perpetual Help is held. Over the centuries, numerous miracles have been linked to the icon, such as the healing of illness and ailments.

The icon depicts the Theotokos holding the infant Jesus. In the upper corners are the Archangels Michale and Gabriel, both holding items related to the Crucifixion of Christ. Archangel Michale is seen holding a spear, the crown of thorns, and a sponge soaked in wine, while Archangel Gabriel holds a cross and nails. The infant Christ is looking out, indicating His contemplation of His future crucifixion. He is depicted holding onto the Virgin Mary in fear of His future, as the Theotokos offers Him comfort. The Virgin Mary is depicted with a star on the hood of her cloak, indicating that she is the Star of the Sea. She is further depicted with a crown on her head and in a dark red dress, both of which symbolize her being the Queen Mother of the King of Kings (Jesus Christ).

ETERNAL BLOOM:

Also known as the Virgin of Unfading Flower. The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child on her knee. His right hand is raised in blessing, holding an orb representing the world on His lap and the stem of a lily with three blooms symbolizes the Holy Trinity. The lilies also symbolize the unfading flower of virginity and purity of the Mother of God, the Church sings: “You are the root of virginity and the Unfading Flower of purity.” This icon is used by Christian believers when praying for love, family happiness, peace, and healing.

The Eternal Bloom icon is known since the end of the 17th century. One of the most important early examples of this Christian icon was kept in Moscow’s Alekseevsky Female Monastery in the 18th century, where it was venerated as a miracle-working. Unfortunately, this antique Russian icon of the Mother of God has not survived until our days, though its copies can be found worldwide.