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Holding the infant Lord Jesus Christ with tender maternal care on her arm as He turns back to gaze at the archangels presenting the instruments of the Passion, the young Savior clings to His Mother's hand while His sandal falls loose from His foot. Radiating profound spiritual depth, divine mercy, and unyielding faith, this holy icon serves as a timeless companion for prayer, spiritual upliftment, and protection for every Christian family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e🕊️ Majestic Byzantine Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Premium Gold Canvas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCrafted with extraordinary detail and reverence to reflect the magnificent legacy of sacred Byzantine art:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant Gold Leaf Canvas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted on a high-grade gold leaf canvas that displays the true magnificence of traditional Byzantine iconography. As ambient light or candle flame touches the gilded surface, the light plays mesmerizingly with the gold canvas, creating a breathtaking, luminous effect in your prayer space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Wooden Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully mounted on a durable solid wood block to ensure structural longevity, weighted balance, and a substantial, luxury feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscopic Detail \u0026amp; Vibrant Red Border:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shimmering gilded background highlights the intricate gold folds of the Virgin's royal maphorion, the falling sandal of the Christ Child, the angelic attendants Michael and Gabriel, the delicate haloes, and her sorrowful, comforting countenance, beautifully framed by a bold red border and inner gold trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e✨ Authentic Monastic Blessing \u0026amp; Spiritual Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives complete with an official Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its premium materials, monastic design, and expert artisan creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatron Icon of Healing, Overcoming Heartbreak, Protection of Crete \u0026amp; Perpetual Help:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treasured as the miraculous palladium of the Holy Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa in Crete, this holy icon is famously known across the world as the original prototype of \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of Perpetual Help (Virgin of the Passion \/ Amolyntos)\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for returning miraculously to its monastery multiple times after being chained and stolen during medieval raids, the Virgin Mary Kardiotissa is venerated for granting healing to heart diseases, restoring health to infertile women, comforting those bearing heavy crosses of grief, and offering perpetual protection to every household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Blessed Spiritual Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinary, high-end gift for those undergoing surgery or illness, feast days (September 8th - Nativity of the Theotokos \/ August 15th \/ Bright Week), baptisms, weddings, housewarmings, or as a sovereign centerpiece for personal and family altars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIcon Representation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Mary of the Heart \/ Theotokos Kardiotissa (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Καρδιώτισσα \/ Virgin of the Passion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Gold Leaf Canvas on Solid Wooden Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Byzantine Monastic Iconography with Vibrant Red Border\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-End Premium Feel with Luminous Light Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted following traditional Orthodox monastic techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monasticgifts","offers":[{"title":"5x7 cm (1,97x2,76 in)","offer_id":60425713156430,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7x10 cm (2,76x3,94 in)","offer_id":60425713189198,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x14 cm (3,94x5,51 in)","offer_id":60425713221966,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x20 cm (5,51x7,87 in)","offer_id":60425713254734,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28 cm (7,87x11,02 in)","offer_id":60425713287502,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40 cm (11,02x15,75 in)","offer_id":60425713320270,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom Size Ask for the Price","offer_id":60425713353038,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/batch_258163bd-4e0f-493b-b9b8-8d218077405d.png?v=1787059490","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/virgin-mary-kardiotissa-perpetual-help-orthodox-icon-gold-leaf","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}