Virgin and Child, Hodegetria, of the Myrtle Tree - Hand Painted Icon

Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Panagia The Myrtidiotissa (in Greek it means "from the Myrtle Tree"). Panagia is depicted holding Jesus Christ in her arms.

According to tradition, the miraculous Icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa was found on the island of Kythira, in the 13th century, in a place overgrown with myrtles, hence the name that it bears. Panagia appeared through a vision to a shepherd and indicated to him the spot where the Icon was.

Then, at the place where the Icon was found, a Church dedicated to Panagia Myrtidiotissa and her miracles was built.

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 of Panagia Myrtidiotissa , 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.