The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God - Athonite
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God - Athonite
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God - Athonite
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God - Athonite
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God - Athonite

The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God

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The Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 28 (moved by the Church of Greece from October 1 to coincide with “Oxi Day” in honor of the Theotokos’s protection of the Greek armed forces in their resistance of the Axis invasion). 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.

Our 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."

The 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. Protect us from every evil and from grievous woes, for in you do we hope, and venerating the Feast of your Protection, we magnify you."

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This 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.  

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere. 

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From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds! 

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as: 
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

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Zosimas and Mariam
Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us!

Another beautiful icon from Athonite! This one is so beautiful that we have purchased 4 of them - 3 for gifts and one for ourselves. We recently "found the True Faith" and became Orthodox. I chose the Theotokos under the title of Most Holy Protection of the Theotokos as my patron saint. My husband chose St. Zosimas as his patron saint, and we also have the glorious Athonite icon of Mary of Egypt and Zosimas. Glory to God for all things!

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Henry Lyon
A Gift that Glorifies God

Quality work of both sacred art and prayer. I am very grateful for Athonite that make it possible to own such a precious gift

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Sophie Mantas

This is my second time ordering from Athonite and I know I’m getting the most beautiful icons it’s well worth the $$$ I’m in love with this icon as well. The colors are very vibrant just like the photo it’s just so Beautiful. Fast shipping, customer service is amazing as always and it was well packaged. I highly recommend this shop to all my family and friends.
Thank you again to Everyone at Athonite! for another beautiful hand made Icon ❤️😘

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