{"product_id":"virgin-mary-of-mount-athos-athonitissa-orthodox-icon-gold-leaf","title":"Virgin Mary of Mount Athos (Theotokos Athonitissa) Orthodox Icon - Abbess \u0026 Protectress of the Holy Mountain - Handcrafted Gold Leaf Canvas Byzantine Wooden Panel Icon with Certificate","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Sacred Companion of Daily Faith — Handcrafted Gold Leaf Byzantine Orthodox Icon of the Virgin Mary of Mount Athos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eBring the supreme monastic blessing, heavenly guardianship, and serene peace of the Holy Mountain into your home prayer corner. Depicted in traditional Byzantine iconographic perfection, this authentic Eastern Orthodox icon captures the \u003cem\u003eVirgin Mary of Mount Athos (Theotokos Athonitissa \/ Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Ἀθωνίτισσα \/ Ἡ Ἡγουμένη τοῦ Ἁγίου Ὄρους)\u003c\/em\u003e. Standing with majestic maternal grace as the Supreme Abbess and Protectress of the Garden of the Panagia, she holds the pastoral staff in her hand and stretches her protective maphorion over the monasteries and peaks of Mount Athos. Radiating profound spiritual serenity, divine defense, 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 folds of the Virgin's royal maphorion, the pastoral staff, the detailed silhouette of the holy monasteries along the Athonite peninsula, and her gentle, compassionate 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\u003ePatroness of Mount Athos, Monastics, Spiritual Guidance \u0026amp; Home Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tradition recounts that when the Mother of God sailed toward Cyprus, a storm guided her ship to the shores of Mount Athos. Captivated by its wild beauty, she prayed that this mountain be given to her as a garden of prayer and salvation—a promise fulfilled through centuries of continuous monastic intercession. Honored as the perpetual \"Abbess of Mount Athos\" (Igoumeni), the Virgin Mary Athonitissa is venerated as the supreme guide for monastics, pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and all who pray for steadfast guidance through life's spiritual trials and divine protection over their households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Blessed Spiritual Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinary, high-end gift for pilgrims to Mount Athos, monastic tonsures, ordinations, major Marian feast days (August 15th \/ September 8th \/ November 21st), baptisms, housewarmings, or as a magnificent 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 Mount Athos \/ Theotokos Athonitissa (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Ἀθωνίτισσα \/ Ἡ Ἡγουμένη τοῦ Ἁγίου Ὄρους)\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":60425192833358,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7x10 cm (2,76x3,94 in)","offer_id":60425192866126,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x14 cm (3,94x5,51 in)","offer_id":60425192898894,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x20 cm (5,51x7,87 in)","offer_id":60425192931662,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28 cm (7,87x11,02 in)","offer_id":60425192964430,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40 cm (11,02x15,75 in)","offer_id":60425192997198,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom Size Ask for the Price","offer_id":60425193029966,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/batch__1_6743ef47-b7ce-4b1c-81e4-7aabb73ab5ca.png?v=1787055099","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/virgin-mary-of-mount-athos-athonitissa-orthodox-icon-gold-leaf","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}