Virgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” – Serigraphy on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of the Virgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” on Naturally Aged Wood

A magnificent serigraphy in which the Virgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” is depicted with her warm, almond-shaped eyes gazing into the distance, as if witnessing the martyrdom and suffering of her child that will follow. She lovingly holds her only son in her arms. Her posture emphasizes her human side. She tilts her head, and her face gently touches the face of her beloved son. The close embrace of the two figures in the image serves as an external sign of the sorrow and mourning the Virgin Mary experienced during the Crucifixion of her son.

The icon also expresses the Virgin Mary’s love for her son from her purely human perspective. She is surrounded by a sculpted halo, just like the little Jesus she holds in her arms. The cracks in the wood bear witness to its long and captivating history.

The monks of Mount Athos, who deeply revere the historical and spiritual significance of the place in which they live and practice, strive to utilize everything around them for the glory of God. Even the worn-out materials that seem to have no use after the renovation of old cells were repurposed, thanks to the wisdom of the monks, and transformed into beautiful icons that carry the blessing of Mount Athos.

Through “Mount Athos 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 woodwork is processed by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.

The icon is available upon request.

Dimensions: 25 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm
Origin: Mount Athos