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An Authentic Orthodox Votive for Family Blessing, Home Protection, and Gratitude — Hand-Finished Embossed House Design with Complete Hanging Kit
Express your targeted prayers for the protection of your household, financial breakthrough for a new home, or profound gratitude for a family blessing with our beautifully crafted Tama Votive Offering House Metal Plaque. Measuring 8.5 x 6 cm in a classic horizontal alignment, this exquisite silver-tone ex-voto (τάμα) displays a highly detailed, high-relief embossed house—a time-honored ecclesiastical symbol used as a petition for domestic peace, property buying/selling, or a holy shield over your family's living space. Upgraded with a rich royal blue satin ribbon, a miniature Christian cross, and a dual-mounting setup (hanging cord and safety pin), this premium plaque is completely ready to adorn your church icons or home altar setup.
Embossed House Motif: The central focal point features a beautifully detailed, high-relief embossed traditional house with windows and architectural details, mathematically centered to catch the warm flicker of nearby vigil lamps.
Gold-Plated Perimeter Accents: The rectangular plaque is framed by an intricate, braided gold-tone border punctuated with ornate Byzantine-style corner flourishes, creating a stunning silver-and-gold contrast.
Sacred Embellishments: The top is adorned with a vibrant royal blue satin bow, from which suspends a delicate, finely detailed miniature silver-tone Christian Cross.
Complete Ready-to-Hang Kit: Designed for effortless placement, the back of this lightweight plaque includes a pre-tied hanging cord to easily loop over icon frames or kandili chains, plus a secure safety pin (παραμάνη) to cleanly attach it to liturgical velvet cloths or church curtains.
The Beautiful Sacred Custom of Tamata Offerings
In the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, Tamata are deeply personal votive offerings suspended directly from the frames of holy icons, vigil lamp chains, or altar shrines. These plaques generally serve two beautiful spiritual purposes: either as a humble physical petition (a cry for divine assistance regarding a family home, protection from harm, or stability) or as a glorious testament of thanks following an answered prayer. This dual silver-and-gold piece bridges your private interior prayer rule with the ancient, unceasing traditions of the historic Church.
Dimensions & Specifications:
Width: 8.5 cm (3.34 inches)
Height: 6 cm (2.3 inches)
Material Base: Premium Thin Silver-Tone Metal Alloy with Gold-Plated Details
Included Attachments: Pre-installed Hanging Cord, Safety Pin (Παραμάνη), Blue Ribbon, and Mini Cross Charm
Application: Votive offering for Orthodox icons, housewarming blessing, gratitude token for answered prayers, or personal devotional heirloom for your home eikonostasi
BEAUTIFUL! This is a lovely piece of craftsmanship. It arrived beautifully wrapped with a thank you note & another equally beautiful gift was sent, which added such a special, personal touch. The artist's attention to detail is amazing. The product is even better in person. Thank you so very much!
