Virgin and Child, Hodegetria, Merciful - Hand Painted Icon

Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Virgin Mary and and Child. Virgin Mary is depicted according to the "Merciful" type.

The iconographic type of Panagia Merciful is common and can be found in many Temples and Monasteries throughout Greece. Panagia is depicted holding Jesus Christ in her hands and symbolizes the mercy and compassion shown by the Blessed Virgin Mary to all humanity.

People ask for her mercy and speak to her in prayer and she answers with her miracles.

Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.

For the Hand-Painted Icon of Panagia Merciful , our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.

All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera , while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.

Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.