Panagia Glykofilousa – Silk Screen Print on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of the Virgin Glykofilousa on Naturally Aged Wood

An exceptional icon of the Virgin Glykofilousa, depicted lovingly holding the infant Christ in her arms.

According to tradition, the original icon of the Virgin Glykofilousa was preserved during the period of iconoclasm and transferred to Mount Athos. It is said to have belonged to Victoria, the wife of a senator, who in an attempt to save the icon, threw it into the sea. Tradition states that the icon floated upright on the waves until it eventually reached the harbor of the Filotheou Monastery, where it was discovered and taken in by the monastery’s fathers. On Easter Monday, a procession of the icon is held from the Holy Monastery to the site where it was found.

It is worth noting that the title Glykofilousa is one of approximately 500 names attributed to the Virgin, who is one of the most beloved figures in the Orthodox Church.

A magnificent icon on naturally aged wood, where the cracks and the patina are clearly visible, enhancing its unique aesthetic. Specifically, this icon stands out not only for its theme and the incredible craftsmanship of the monk but also for the wood used as its base. The monk who created it used naturally aged wood from a cell on Mount Athos, which was restored and carries with it a small piece of the history of this sacred place, as it was once part of it.

Since the icon is handmade 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 order.

Origin: Mount Athos

Dimensions: 20 x 25 x 2 cm