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Standing with her heart pierced by seven swords or arrows—symbolizing the prophetic words of Saint Simeon that a sword would pierce her soul, as well as the fullness of human sorrow and evil—the Mother of God gazes with boundless compassion and intercessory love. Radiating profound spiritual serenity, divine consolation, 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 hilt and steel of the seven swords, the draped folds of the Virgin's royal maphorion, her prayerful hands, and her sorrowful, compassionate gaze, 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 Softening Evil Hearts, Protection from Enemies, Reconciliation \u0026amp; Healing Grief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revered across the Orthodox world as the \"Softener of Evil Hearts\" (Semistrelnaya) and \"Seven Swords\" (Eftaspathi), this miraculous icon is invoked to extinguish wrath, malice, hatred, and enmity between neighbors and family members. The seven swords represent the sorrow that pierced the Theotokos' heart during Christ's Passion and the seven deadly spiritual struggles of man. Believers pray before this holy icon for protection against curses, envy, dark spiritual forces, violent adversaries, and emotional despair, asking the Mother of God to soften hard hearts and restore love and harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Blessed Spiritual Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinary, high-end gift for home protection, family reconciliation, healing from emotional grief, feast days (Sunday of All Saints \/ February 2nd \/ August 13th), baptisms, weddings, housewarmings, or as a protective 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 Seven Swords \/ Softener of Evil Hearts (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Ἑπτάσπαθη \/ Ἡ Μήτηρ τοῦ Θεοῦ «Ἡ Ἀπαλύνουσα τὰς Σκληρὰς Καρδίας»)\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":60425108750670,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7x10 cm (2,76x3,94 in)","offer_id":60425108783438,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x14 cm (3,94x5,51 in)","offer_id":60425108816206,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x20 cm (5,51x7,87 in)","offer_id":60425108848974,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28 cm (7,87x11,02 in)","offer_id":60425108881742,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40 cm (11,02x15,75 in)","offer_id":60425108914510,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom Size Ask for the Price","offer_id":60425108947278,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/batch_7spa.png?v=1787054514","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/virgin-mary-seven-swords-softener-of-evil-hearts-orthodox-icon-gold-leaf","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}