{"product_id":"mother-mary-12","title":"Virgin Mary Mother of God","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eVirgin Mary Mother of God \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon depicts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholding the Christ Child in the traditional Byzantine style, emphasizing her role as the Mother of God and guide to salvation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary is portrayed with a gentle and contemplative expression, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esits in her arms blessing with His right hand and holding a scroll in His left, symbolizing divine wisdom and the Gospel message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions “MP ΘY” identify the Virgin as the “Mother of God,” while “IC XC” and the sacred halo inscriptions affirm the divine identity of Christ. The rich crimson and deep blue garments of the Virgin symbolize purity, royalty, and heavenly grace, while the golden garments of Christ reflect His divine glory. The balanced composition and delicate highlights follow the authentic canons of Byzantine iconography, inviting prayer, reverence, and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is covered with genuine 24-karat gold leaf, carefully applied by hand. The gold used is real 24K gold. The pigments are specially prepared traditional mixtures, following the methods used in historic iconography. These materials make the icon highly durable and resistant, allowing it to be preserved for hundreds of years, as seen in surviving ancient icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is authentic and handmade by skilled iconographers. Every stage of the process is completed by hand. The wooden panel is specially selected and carved by an expert woodcarver, ensuring stability and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9bfbf78b65377e1a\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Carved wood panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth: \u003c\/b\u003e2,5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Code: 0597\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOLYICON.GR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56606713479516,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7622\/5116\/files\/DSC05901.png?v=1769759730","url":"https:\/\/holyicon.shop\/products\/mother-mary-12","provider":"HOLYICON.GR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}