The Virgin Mary Sweet Kiss and Jesus Christ the Bridegroom (Nymfios) Handmade Poplar Wood Diptych Icon

A Sacred Companion of Daily Faith — Handcrafted Poplar Wood Folding Diptych Icon of the Virgin Mary (Sweet Kiss) and Jesus Christ the Bridegroom for Your Home Iconostasis

Bring the profound maternal tenderness of the Mother of God, the supreme humility of the Bridegroom of the Church, and authentic Byzantine craftsmanship into your εικονοστάσι (home iconostasis) and prayer corner. Depicted in traditional Byzantine iconographic perfection, this authentic Eastern Orthodox diptych pairs The Virgin Mary Glykofilousa / Sweet Kissing (Ἡ Παναγία ἡ Γλυκοφιλοῦσα) on the left panel with Jesus Christ the Bridegroom (Ὁ Νυμφίος) on the right. Handcrafted from natural poplar wood, finished with protective lustrous varnish, soft white backgrounds, and fine gold and red hagiographic script, this folding diptych serves as a timeless companion for prayer, spiritual upliftment, and protection for every Christian family.

🕊️ Fine Artisan Poplar Wood Craftsmanship & Folding Diptych Design

Crafted with reverence, precision, and durability for home altars, icon shelves, and sacred spaces:

• Handcrafted Solid Poplar Wood: Built from substantial, solid natural poplar wood panels (4 cm depth) featuring a rich brown protective gloss finish and sturdy metal hinges that open smoothly for stable freestanding tabletop display.
• White Background & Luminous Hagiographic Detailing: Showcases an elegant soft white background accented with intricate gold and red hagiographic paint for sacred lettering, halos, and traditional Byzantine garments.
• Vivid Lithography & Protective Varnish Layer: Rendered using high-definition Byzantine lithographic prints imprinted directly onto the wood and sealed with a waterproof varnish layer to ensure rich pigments, radiant highlights, and lasting durability.
• Generous Proportions for Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι): Measuring 20 x 30 x 4 cm (7.87 x 11.97 x 1.57 in) when open, its deep, freestanding wooden profile stands securely as a focal centerpiece on your home altar shelf, mantelpiece, or bedside table.

✨ 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 Sacrificial Love, Maternal Tenderness, Humility & Spiritual Vigilance: Uniting the affectionate embrace of the Virgin Mary with Christ as the suffering Bridegroom bearing the crown of thorns, this holy diptych acts as an enduring spiritual fortress for the household. It fills the home with divine peace, heartfelt prayer, and continuous heavenly protection.
• A Blessed Spiritual Gift: An extraordinary, high-end gift for Great Lent, Holy Week, holy matrimony, weddings, baptisms, name days, housewarmings, or as an essential centerpiece for a family home iconostasis (εικονοστάσι).

Specifications:

• Icon Theme: The Virgin Mary Glykofilousa (Sweet Kiss) & Jesus Christ the Bridegroom (Ἡ Γλυκοφιλοῦσα & Ὁ Νυμφίος)
• Dimensions (Open): 20.0 x 30.0 x 4.0 cm (7.87 x 11.97 x 1.57 in)
• Material: Solid Poplar Wood Panels, Metal Hinges, Gold & Red Hagiographic Paint, Protective Varnish
• Design Style: Traditional Byzantine Monastic Diptych with Gloss Finish
• Inclusions: Official Certificate of Authenticity
• Placement: Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι), Icon Corner, Prayer Altar, Mantels & Tabletop Displays