The Virgin Mary Kardiotissa (Our Lady of the Heart) Wooden Icon for Home Iconostasis

A Sacred Companion of Daily Faith — Handcrafted Wooden Icon of the Virgin Mary Kardiotissa (Our Lady of the Heart) for Your Home Iconostasis

Bring the deep maternal tenderness, heartfelt solace, and sacred monastic tradition of Crete into your εικονοστάσι (home iconostasis) and prayer corner. Depicted in traditional Byzantine iconographic perfection, this authentic Eastern Orthodox icon features The Virgin Mary Kardiotissa (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Καρδιώτισσα) holding the Christ Child closely to Her sacred heart. Rendered on selected natural wood with rich mineral pigments and glowing gold highlights, this sacred icon serves as a timeless companion for prayer, spiritual upliftment, and protection for every Christian family.

🕊️ Fine Byzantine Craftsmanship & Iconostasis Design

Crafted with reverence, precision, and durability for home altars, icon corners, and wall displays:

• Solid Natural Wood Construction: Handcrafted from durable, warm-toned natural wood featuring smooth beveled edges and a protective finish designed for wall mounting or tabletop display.
• Vivid Lithography & Gold Varnish Layer: Rendered using high-definition Byzantine lithographic prints sealed with a lustrous gold varnish layer to ensure deep color saturation, radiant gold highlights, and moisture-resistant durability.
• Available in Two Practical Sizes: Available in two ideal dimensions to suit your personal prayer shelf, bedside table, or domestic iconostasis (εικονοστάσι).
• Deep Iconographic Symbolism: The Virgin Mary gently embraces the Savior towards Her heart in an expression of unconditional love, compassionate intercession, and divine comfort.

✨ 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 Heartfelt Healing, Maternal Comfort, Peace & Family Reconciliation: Originating from the historic wonderworking tradition of Mount Dictis in Crete, Panagia Kardiotissa acts as a loving spiritual shelter for the household. She softens troubled hearts, grants peace in times of sorrow, and offers unceasing protection to mothers, children, and the family hearth.
• A Blessed Spiritual Gift: An extraordinary, high-end gift for holy baptisms, weddings, Mother's Day, name days, housewarmings, or as an essential protective icon for a family home iconostasis (εικονοστάσι).

Specifications:

• Icon Theme: The Virgin Mary Kardiotissa / Our Lady of the Heart (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Καρδιώτισσα)
• Available Sizes (Height x Width):
  • Small: 10.0 x 14.0 cm (3.93 x 5.51 in)
  • Large: 14.0 x 20.0 cm (5.51 x 7.87 in)
• Material: Solid Natural Wood Panel, Gold Varnish Lithography
• Design Style: Traditional Byzantine Monastic Icon with Protective Finish
• Inclusions: Official Certificate of Authenticity
• Placement: Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι), Icon Corner, Prayer Altar & Tabletop Displays