{"title":"Holy Theotokos","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theotokos-pantanassa","title":"Theotokos Pantanassa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheotokos Pantanassa is one of many of Mount Athos' miraculous icons. The first miracle was witnessed when a young man visiting from Cyprus entered the church: a glowing light and an invisible power coming from the icon pushed him down to the ground. The young man later confessed that he was not a believer and that he used to participate in rituals of black magic. He repented and became an Orthodox Christian. The icon is known for its many miracles. There are countless testimonies of faithful who have been healed from various diseases, even cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910339006562,"sku":"ART100PAN001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469878595682,"sku":"ART100PAN004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878562914,"sku":"ART100PAN007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501361250,"sku":"ART100PAN013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878497378,"sku":"ART100PAN016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosPantanassa.jpg?v=1642640201"},{"product_id":"holy-virgin-mary-gorgoepikoos","title":"Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis icon is a replica of the original Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos, a miraculous wall-painting\/icon found in the Docheiariou Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece dating to the 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos is known for responding quickly to prayers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1664, a monk of the monastery lost his sight after disobeying for the second time the voice of the Icon (which he initially believed was from a human being) commanding him not to pass by the Icon with the smoke from his lighted torch. Following the loss of his sight, the monk spent his days in front of the Icon praying to the Holy Virgin Mary for forgiveness. His prayers were granted when, for the third time he heard a voice from the Icon: \"Today I give you your sight and from this time on, do not pass through here with lighted torches, I am the Guardian of this monastery and I respond quickly to those who call me. From now on my name is \"Gorgoepikoos\" (She Who Is Quick to Hear).\" Since then, the Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos has responded to many prayers with miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is remembered by the church on October 1\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910328619106,"sku":"ART100GOR001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469877448802,"sku":"ART100GOR004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877416034,"sku":"ART100GOR007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501230178,"sku":"ART100GOR013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877350498,"sku":"ART100GOR016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPHolyVirginMaryGorgoepikoos.jpg?v=1642640743"},{"product_id":"theotokos-glikofiloussa","title":"Theotokos Glikofiloussa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis icon is a replica of the original Theotokos Glikofiloussa, \"Sweet Kissing\", an icon portraying The Virgin Mary caressing her son.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the icon of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoniteusa.com\/products\/panagia-portaitissa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=53758fa57\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Panagia Portaitissa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePanagia Portaitissa\u003c\/a\u003e, the original icon was thrown into the sea by a faithful woman when she refused to hand it over during the Byzantine Iconoclasm (8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century). The icon did not sink, and instead traveled upright in the sea from the Dardanelles in northwestern Turkey all the way to Mount Athos, Greece, where it was received with great honor by the Abbot and the fathers of the Philotheou Monastery. A spring of holy water sprouted on the shore at the very spot where the icon was placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany miracles have been reported to this day. To name one, in 1801, a man stole the precious offerings placed around the icon and left Mount Athos in a boat. The boat sailed, but, despite the excellent weather, it remained immobilized in the sea - it would not move any further. When the Abbot realized that the treasures were gone, he sent monks in various directions. Two of them located the immobile ship and recovered the treasures. The man asked for forgiveness, which the monks granted, as they did not want to punish him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is remembered by the church on Bright Monday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910336319586,"sku":"ART100GLF001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469877809250,"sku":"ART100GLF004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877776482,"sku":"ART100GLF007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501328482,"sku":"ART100GLF013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877710946,"sku":"ART100GLF016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosGlykofilousa.jpg?v=1642640433"},{"product_id":"theotokos-of-the-akathist","title":"Theotokos of the Akathist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe oldest and perhaps one of the most treasured icons of all on Mount Athos, Greece is that of the Theotokos of the Akathist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original icon is made of beeswax and mastic (an aromatic resin that exudes from the bark of a Mediterranean tree) along with myrrh. On the back side of the original icon, the following is written: \"This is the miraculous Icon which Patriarch Sergios held whilst circling the walls of Constantinople and which ridded the city of the barbarian siege and was donated to the Monastery of Dionysiou by Emperor Alexios\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the year 626, the Christian Capital of Constantinople was in danger and surrounded by barbarians. The Patriarch Sergius led the faithful around the walls of the City praying and singing for the Theotokos intercession throughout the night; as a result of those prayers, the City was saved. Among the prayers offered were 24 verses of Salutations to the Theotokos, which were then given the name \"Akathist\" (not sitting) in remembrance of how the faithful had stood in reverence and fervent prayer all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose 24 verses are depicted on the icon with 24 small images\/scenes surrounding the Theotokos sitting on a throne, giving a visual expression to the Akathist Hymn. The first letter of each verse of the Akathist Hymn corresponds to the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet, starting from \"A\" and ending to \"Ω\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":171\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":170\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon has been redesigned such that the recessed portion surrounds the image of the Theotokos to allow for more space for the 24 scenes\/images of the Salutations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"12.9\" x 19.7\" (33 x 50 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":49720099635482,"sku":"ART100AKT022AAA","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosoftheAkathist.jpg?v=1647618676"},{"product_id":"theotokos-athonitissa","title":"Theotokos Athonitissa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe icon of Theotokos Athonitissa is the protector of all Fathers in Mount Athos, Greece and of all Christian Orthodox parishioners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary is the protector of Mount Athos. A couple of decades after the Disciples had traveled the world preaching the Gospel, the Virgin Mary asked her Son for this peninsula of Mount Athos to be forever dedicated as a place of worship and prayer. Christ granted her wish and since then, monastic communities have thrived on Mount Athos under Her protection. O\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en this icon, the Virgin Mary is depicted standing at the base of Mount Athos, with the Athonite saints surrounding her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is celebrated on August 28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411637354605,"sku":"ART100ATH002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878956130,"sku":"ART100ATH005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosAthonitissa.jpg?v=1658684411"},{"product_id":"theotokos-gerontissa","title":"Theotokos Gerontissa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original icon is found in the Holy Monastery Pantokratoros on Mount Athos, Greece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheotokos Gerontissa (meaning Elder) is the only Icon depicting the Virgin Mary in full stature and alone. The Icon was brought to Mount Athos from Constantinople with the purpose of establishing a monastery. It miraculously moved three times from the place it was originally placed to its current location before the builders finally decided to leave it on the site The Theotokos had selected. Since then, many miracles have occurred:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once there lived a monk who received a revelation about his impending end. Before death, he wanted to be communed in the Holy Mysteries of Christ and he asked the serving priest to hasten the end of the Service, but the priest would not respect his request and continued to perform the Service at a slow pace. Suddenly a threatening voice coming from this icon of the Mother of God was heard, ordering the priest to do as the monk wished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII.\u003c\/strong\u003e Another miracle occurred when through the prayers of the head of the monastery, the empty oil jars of the monastery were suddenly found filled with oil. In memory of the miracle, a jar was added on the silver cover of the icon when it was later refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of the Theotokos Gerontissa is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. 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The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"2.6\" x 5.1\" (6.5 x 13 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411641778285,"sku":"ART100GRS035BBB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469881151586,"sku":"ART100GRS002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881118818,"sku":"ART100GRS005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.4\" x 13.8\" (19 x 35 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":49720099504410,"sku":"ART100GRS010AAA","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosGerontissa.jpg?v=1658684939"},{"product_id":"panagia-eleoussa","title":"Panagia Eleoussa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon is also available in smaller dimensions, as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/mother-of-god\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMother of God icon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe icon of the Panagia Eleoussa (also known as the \"Virgin of Tenderness\") is known for its beautiful display of mercy. It is a widely beloved depiction of our holy mother of God, emphasizing her love for Christ and all of humanity. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ, who is nestling against her cheek and wraps His arm around His Mother’s neck.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe word \"Panagia\" means \"all-holy\", a title granted to the Theotokos in honor of her role as the Mother of God and bringing Him into the world. The term “Eleoussa” translates from the Greek “to show mercy”, as a mother has mercy on her children and as the Theotokos had on her own Child, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":49720099471642,"sku":"ART100ELS001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411639418989,"sku":"ART100ELS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881970786,"sku":"ART100ELS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881938018,"sku":"ART100ELS016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPPanagiaEleoussa.jpg?v=1636079355"},{"product_id":"holy-virgin-mary-of-seven-swords","title":"Holy Virgin Mary of Seven Swords (Slavic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most dramatic and unusual icons of the Virgin Mary and it is connected with a plethora of miracles, the latest known on 9\/11 when the icon wept for the suffering of the world. The icon is of Russian origin. The icon is celebrated each year on August 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven Sorrows of our Holy Virgin Mary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe prophecy of Simeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flight into Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of the Child Jesus for three days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrucifixion and Death of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe body of Jesus taken from the Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe burial of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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This unidentified monk began to chant the beautiful hymn written by St. Cosmas,with the addition of the words \"Axion Esti os Alethos Makarizin Se Tin Theotokon\", which means \"It is worthy to bless Thee, Theotokos the ever blessed and most pure Virgin and Mother of God\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monk explained to the others that he was the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoniteusa.com\/products\/annunciation-of-the-theotokos?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0f740674c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Archangel Gabriel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArchangel Gabriel\u003c\/a\u003e and that these words should be added to the hymn. The Archangel vanished from their sight. Since that day, the additional words to the hymn of St. Cosmas have been sung by all Orthodox Christians around the world. The icon of the Blessed Mother Axion Esti, which is said to be miraculous, is still venerated today on Mount Athos in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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During the years of the Byzantine Iconoclasm (8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century), a widow and her son threw the Icon into the sea in an effort to save it from being burnt and destroyed by the soldiers of the Emperor Theophilos. Instead of sinking, the Icon stood upright and travelled through the sea. Deeply moved by this scene, the widow's son dedicated himself to God and later settled in Mount Athos where he told the story to other monks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a century later, the monks of the Iviron Monastery in Mount Athos saw for several days a column of light extending from the sea to the heavens. The mystery was revealed by the Holy Mother of God Herself, who urged Gabriel, a monk of the monastery, to walk on the waters (as if it were land) and bring the Icon back to shore. The monks built a chapel and zealously worshipped the icon every day. Despite this, after its installation in the altar, the icon repeatedly disappeared from the chapel and was always found above the gate of the monastery. The Holy Virgin Mary appeared to monk Gabriel again, to tell him that this was the place she had chosen, so that she could protect the monks, and not be protected by them. The icon has since then taken the name \"Portaitissa\"(The Keeper of the Portal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to legend, a pirate once struck the icon with his sword and blood began to flow from the Virgin's cheek. Shaken by this miracle, the soldier instantly repented and started a monastic life. Since then, all copies of the Icon have depicted her with a scar and blood on her cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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This is a magnificent centerpiece for a chapel or a home, focusing the mind on the transcendent beauty of the Christ Child and the Theotokos. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoniteusa.com\/pages\/reserved-gold-collection\" title=\"Reserved Gold Collection\"\u003eLearn more about our Reserved Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18822634045538,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/TheotokosFrontViewA.png?v=1631381101"},{"product_id":"theotokos-of-the-unfading-rose","title":"Theotokos of the Unfading Rose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThis icon dates back to the year 1890 AD, where a Greek fisherman is said to have hauled in an old icon depicting the Theotokos holding the Christ Child in one hand and a rose in the other. 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This commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Mother of God at the Blachernae Church in Constantinople in the mid-tenth century. It was in this church where the robe, veil and part of the belt of the Theotokos were preserved after being recovered from Palestine in the fifth century. On Sunday October 1, during an all night vigil, when the church was overflowing with the faithful, the Fool-for-Christ Saint Andrew, at four o'clock in the morning, beheld the Theotokos appearing above the people, holding her omophorion outstretched as a protective covering. She was clothed in gold-encrusted royal purple, and shone with an ineffable radiance, surrounded by apostles, saints, martyrs and virgins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Beloved Holy Mother tearfully prayed for Christians for a long time, coming near the bishop's throne to continue her prayer. 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This commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Mother of God at the Blachernae Church in Constantinople in the mid-tenth century. It was in this church where the robe, veil and part of the belt of the Theotokos were preserved after being recovered from Palestine in the fifth century. On Sunday October 1, during an all night vigil, when the church was overflowing with the faithful, the Fool-for-Christ Saint Andrew, at four o'clock in the morning, beheld the Theotokos appearing above the people, holding her omophorion outstretched as a protective covering. She was clothed in gold-encrusted royal purple, and shone with an ineffable radiance, surrounded by apostles, saints, martyrs and virgins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Beloved Holy Mother tearfully prayed for Christians for a long time, coming near the bishop's throne to continue her prayer. After, she took her veil and spread it over the people praying in the church, protecting them from enemies visible and invisible, resplendent with heavenly glory and gleaming like the rays of the sun. Saint Andrew gazed trembling at the miraculous vision and asked his disciple, named Epiphanius, standing beside him, \"Do you see, brother, the Holy Theotokos, praying for all the world?\" Epiphanius answered, \"I do see, holy father, and I am in awe.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Holy Icon pictured here is our Icon of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. On this glorious Feast we implore the defense and assistance of the Queen of Heaven, \"Remember us in your prayers, O Lady Virgin Mother of God, that we not perish by the increase of our sins. 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Before becoming Emperor, Leo walked in a wooded area where he met a blind man asking for water. After an unsuccessful search, Leo heard a voice telling him water was nearby. The voice said \"Emperor Leo, go into the deepest part of the woods, and you will find water there. Take some of the cloudy water in your hands and give it to the blind man to drink. Then take the clay and put it on his eyes. Then you shall know who I am.” Leo obeyed these instructions, and the blind man regained his sight. The voice was that of the Theotokos. Leo built a church over the site at his own expense and the water found at the site continued be a source of miracles. Therefore, it was named \"The Life-Giving Fountain\". 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It is typically placed prominently above the Holy Altar. \"Platytera\" is a Greek term that used in this context means \"Broader than the Heavens\" or \"More Spacious than the Heavens\", a description of the mystery of the Theotokos's conception and bearing of Jesus Christ, containing in her womb the uncontainable Creator of the Universe. In the icon the Theotokos holds her hands aloft in a gesture of prayer, with Christ contained in her womb as a child, and the angels bearing them both aloft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece. 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A humble virgin, the maiden Mary conceived and birthed the Creator of the universe, containing in her womb the uncontainable God. This was prefigured in the Old Testament when Moses encountered the Burning Bush which, although alight with flame, did not burn away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the tradition of the Church, in 330 AD, Saint Helen, mother of Emperor and Saint Constantine, ordered the construction of a small church on the site of Mount Sinai where Moses encountered the Burning Bush. Later, Emperor Justinian constructed additional fortifications and a larger church on the site, with the intent to protect the monks living there from nomadic raids. 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Being spread across the world preaching the Gospel, each Apostle was brought to her on a cloud, with the exception of Thomas, whose absence was by the providence of God. Thomas arrived three days later, seeing the Theotokos being taken up into Heaven and he cried out to her. She gave him her belt, which had been woven from camel hair. This Holy Icon depicts the Theotokos holding the belt. It is one of the few depictions showing the Mother of God without Christ, because in this case the subject of the Holy Icon is the Holy Belt, reminding the viewer of the Virgin Mary's direct and active presence in our world as a protector and healer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holy Belt remained in Jerusalem until it was eventually moved to Constantinople and later Mount Athos, always healing the faithful, a physical reminder of the presence of the Theotokos and her motherly love. 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