Virgin Athonitissa – Silkscreen on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Silkscreen Icon of the Virgin Athonitissa on Naturally Aged Wood

Standing tall and majestic, the Virgin Athonitissa watches over Mount Athos. She is the Theotokos who, holding the staff of the abbess, leads, protects, and guides the monks of the Athonite community. Beneath her, one can see all the monasteries of Mount Athos, the shores, and the nature that adorns the third leg of Halkidiki. On either side of her are depicted some of the countless saints of Mount Athos.

Throughout history, people have praised and honored the Virgin more than anything human. Ecumenical Councils, great Fathers, ascetics, hymnographers, and poets all speak of her and sing her praises. “For she is higher than any measure of praise,” says Saint John of Damascus. There is no Church service in which the Virgin is not remembered, hymned, and praised as the chief intercessor between God and mankind.

At Mount Athos, all services are performed with deep reverence. Matins, Vespers, the Hours, Compline, Midnight Office, and Divine Liturgies. The Virgin holds a preeminent position, second only to the Holy Trinity. The Akathist Hymn, the Parakletike, and other Canons, inspired by her image, speak of her and are dedicated to her.

As the icon is handcrafted and the wood processing is done by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction itself.

The icon is available upon request.

Origin: Mount Athos

Dimensions: 21 x 33 x 3 cm