The Virgin Mary Megalohari and Saint John the Baptist Small Carved Wooden Diptych Icon

A Sacred Companion of Daily Faith — Handcrafted Small Carved Wooden Folding Diptych Icon of the Virgin Mary Megalohari and Saint John the Baptist for Home Iconostasis & Travel

Bring the miraculous grace of the Mother of God of Tinos, the spiritual clarity of the Holy Forerunner, and sacred monastic tradition into your εικονοστάσι (home iconostasis) and travel prayer space. Depicted in traditional Byzantine iconographic perfection, this authentic Eastern Orthodox diptych pairs The Virgin Mary Megalohari / Our Lady of Tinos (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Μεγαλόχαρη) on one panel with Saint John the Baptist & Forerunner (Ὁ Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Πρόδρομος) on the other. Adorned on its reverse exterior with an intricately carved floral Orthodox Cross, this compact folding diptych serves as a timeless companion for prayer, spiritual upliftment, and protection for every Christian family.

🕊️ Fine Byzantine Craftsmanship & Freestanding Folding Diptych Design

Crafted with reverence, precision, and durability for home altars, desks, and sacred travel:

• Solid Carved Wood with Gloss Finish: Built from durable, warm brown-toned natural wood featuring smooth protective gloss finishes and sturdy metal hinges that open and close smoothly for stable freestanding display.
• Vivid Lithography & Gold Varnish Layer: Rendered using high-definition Byzantine lithographic prints coated with a lustrous gold varnish layer to ensure rich pigments, radiant gold highlights, and moisture-resistant durability.
• Carved Floral Orthodox Cross on Reverse: The exterior back displays an elegant, hand-carved floral Orthodox cross, providing sacred visual beauty even when the diptych is closed.
• Compact Proportions for Travel & Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι): Measuring 7.0 x 5.0 cm (2.76 x 1.97 in) when open, its pocket-sized design makes it effortless to carry during journeys while standing stably on bedside tables, desks, or home prayer shelves.

✨ Authentic Monastic Blessing & Spiritual Gift

• Certificate of Authenticity Included: Arrives complete with an official Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its premium materials, monastic design, and expert artisan creation.
• Patron Icon of Miraculous Healing, Maternal Compassion, Spiritual Awakening & Repentance: Combining the wonderworking Mother of God of Tinos with the greatest among prophets, this holy diptych acts as a constant spiritual shelter for the household. It fills the home and journeys with divine solace, prayerful humility, and continuous heavenly intercession.
• A Blessed Spiritual Gift: An extraordinary, high-end gift for the Feast of the Dormition / Megalohari (August 15th), the Synaxis of Saint John the Baptist (January 7th), baptisms, weddings, name days, housewarmings, or as a protective travel altar for pilgrims and drivers.

Specifications:

• Icon Theme: The Virgin Mary Megalohari & Saint John the Baptist (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Μεγαλόχαρη & Ὁ Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Πρόδρομος)
• Exterior Reverse: Hand-Carved Floral Orthodox Cross
• Dimensions (Open): 7.0 x 5.0 cm (2.76 x 1.97 in)
• Material: Solid Carved Wood Panels, Metal Hinges, Gold Varnish Lithography
• Design Style: Traditional Byzantine Monastic Diptych with Brown Gloss Finish
• Inclusions: Official Certificate of Authenticity
• Placement: Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι), Travel Prayer Altar, Icon Corner Shelf, Tabletop & Desk Displays (Freestanding)