“Virgin Mary Portaïtissa – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos”

Description

Icon of the Virgin Mary Portaïtissa on Naturally Aged Wood

The original icon of the Virgin Mary Portaïtissa is located at the Holy Monastery of Iviron on Mount Athos and, according to tradition, is the work of the Evangelist Luke.

The title “Portaïtissa” was given to the icon due to its location, as it is placed in the chapel of the Holy Monastery of Iviron, to the left of the central gate.

In fact, the icon was revealed in a miraculous way to the monks of the monastery shortly after its completion. The monks saw a fiery column rising from the depths of the sea and reaching the sky. This miracle continued for days until the voice of the Virgin Mary was heard, asking the abbot to walk into the sea and bring her icon. Indeed, the abbot took the icon as the Virgin had instructed, and from that moment, its place has been in the Monastery of Iviron, which it continues to protect to this day.

This particular icon is crafted on Athonite wood, naturally aged, from a renovated cell of Mount Athos.

The Athonite monks, who deeply venerate the historical and spiritual significance of the place where they live and practice, strive to make use of everything around them for the glory of God. Even the worn-out material objects that seem to have no use after the renovation of old cells have been utilized through the wisdom of the monks and transformed into beautiful icons that carry the blessing of Mount Athos.

Through the “Athonite Heritage,” these collectible icons can be found in the hands of people who long to hold a piece of the living Athonite tradition.

Since the icon is handmade and the wood processing is done by hand, there may be small variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.

The icon is available upon order.

Dimensions: 25 x 32.5 x 2.5 cm
Origin: Mount Athos