{"product_id":"mother-mary-odigitria","title":"Virgin Mary the Directress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":r3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":r2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-286\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eVirgin Mary the Directress \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 handcrafted icon depicts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary (Theotokos)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas the Virgin Mary the Directress, also known in the Byzantine tradition as the Hodegetria, “She Who Shows the Way.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theotokos is portrayed holding the Christ Child in her left arm while gently gesturing toward Him with her right hand, directing the faithful to Christ as the source of salvation and eternal life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer calm and solemn expression reflects compassion, wisdom, and maternal protection. The Christ Child is shown blessing with one hand while holding a scroll, symbolizing divine wisdom and the Gospel message. Both figures bear radiant halos, affirming their sacred and holy nature within the Orthodox Christian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garments of the Virgin Mary are painted in deep burgundy and rich earth tones with delicate golden details, symbolizing humility, royalty, and spiritual grace. The Christ Child is clothed in luminous golden garments, representing divine glory and heavenly light. The balanced composition and refined lines follow the traditional Byzantine iconographic style that has been preserved for centuries.\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, giving the icon a radiant and timeless appearance that reflects the divine light of heaven. The pigments are specially prepared traditional mixtures, following the methods used in historic iconography. These authentic materials ensure exceptional durability and resistance, allowing the icon to endure for generations, just like ancient Byzantine icons preserved through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is authentic and  handmade by skilled iconographers. Every stage of the process is completed entirely by hand with devotion and attention to detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden panel is carefully selected and handcrafted by an experienced woodcarver, ensuring stability, durability, and high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_186bc253627067c2\" 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 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\u003e 1.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Code: 0267\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOLYICON.GR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56422590742876,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7622\/5116\/files\/DSC06259.png?v=1767959973","url":"https:\/\/holyicon.shop\/products\/mother-mary-odigitria","provider":"HOLYICON.GR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}