Virgin and Child, Hodegetria - Byzantine Icon

[Model: BYZ_th-8968]

Handmade Byzantine Icon of Panagia Hodegetria or "Directress". 

The miraculous Icon of Panagia Hodegetria is historically the first icon of our Church as mentioned in the Magalynario of the Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos: 


"Speechless be the lips of the impious who refuse to reverence thy revered icon which is known by the name Directress, and which hath been depicted for us by the Apostle Luke the Evangelist."


According to tradition, the Icon derives its name from a miracle performed by the Virgin Mary. Specifically, she appeared to two blind people and led them to the Monastery of Panagia Hodegetria in Constantinople where she restored their sight.


The Icon of Panagia Hodegetria was for many years in the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos until 1730, when, miraculously, it appearead in the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. The Icon was taken by the monks back to its place, but it was again mysteriously found in the Holy Monastery of Xenophon.


Ever since, the icon can be found and worshiped in the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos, where it was placed by the monks who respected the will of Panagia.


The Icon of Panagia Hodegetria is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.

During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.

It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.

Feast: June 20

Iconographer: Theophileon Brotherhood, St. Anne's Holy Skete, Mount Athos

Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.

Please choose one from the available options shown below:
Size - Feature Weight Price
2.5x3.5 in (6x9 cm) - smooth0.1$5.00USD
4x6 in (10x15 cm) - smooth0.2$10.00USD
6x8 in (15x20 cm) - smooth0.3$20.00USD
8x10 in (20x25 cm) - smooth0.6$30.00USD
5.5x7 in (14x18 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border0.35$40.00USD
12x16 in (30x40 cm) - smooth1.7$50.00USD
7x9.5 in (18x24 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border0.65$60.00USD
9.5x12 in (24x30 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border0.85$80.00USD
12x16 in (30x40 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border2.7$120.00USD
14x18 in (35x45 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border4.4$150.00USD
20x28 in (50x70 cm) - smooth4.9$150.00USD
20x28 in (50x70 cm) - with gold leaf and raised border5.9$250.00USD
Current Reviews: 1

by Constantine Charles Stayton, USADate Added: Tuesday 19 October, 2021

Received the Icons yesterday and they are absolutely stunning thank you and God Bless you.

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This product was added to our catalog on Monday 02 November, 2015
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