{"product_id":"mother-mary-5","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 the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary Mother of God\u003c\/span\u003e, shown in the traditional Byzantine style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary is portrayed tenderly holding the Christ Child in her arms, symbolizing her role as the Theotokos, the Mother of God and protector of humanity. Her head is gently inclined toward Christ, expressing compassion, humility, and maternal love, while the Christ Child gazes upward toward His Mother with trust and affection. In His hand He holds a scroll, symbolizing divine wisdom and the fulfillment of God’s word. The halos surrounding both figures emphasize their holiness and sacred presence within Orthodox Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garments of the Virgin are painted in deep blue tones with delicate golden highlights, symbolizing purity, heavenly grace, and spiritual contemplation. The Christ Child is clothed in radiant golden robes, representing His divine nature and eternal glory. The simplicity and spiritual warmth of the composition follow the timeless principles of Byzantine iconography, inviting prayer, reverence, and inner peace. The luminous gold background symbolizes the uncreated light and eternal Kingdom of God.\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_f1c18bca1a81d2c5\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat wood panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 23 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Code: 0292\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOLYICON.GR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56452393763164,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7622\/5116\/files\/DSC05966.png?v=1768301745","url":"https:\/\/holyicon.shop\/products\/mother-mary-5","provider":"HOLYICON.GR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}