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Icon “Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos” | 39x30 cm (15”x12”) | Orthodox Wooden Icon
🕊️ Orthodox icon Virgin Mary birth | Russian icon 19th century style | Nevyansk school icon | Christian religious gift
Celebrate thebirth of the Virgin Mary—a sacred moment of divine joy—with this exquisite icon crafted in the style of the renownedNevyansk iconographic school.
This 19th-century Orthodox masterpiece is a shining example of Nevyansk craftsmanship, known for its intricate detail, vivid colors, and rich gold embellishments. Rooted inOld Believer traditionsand classical Russian iconography, these icons reflect a deep spiritual and artistic heritage.
🕊️ About the Icon:
This scene of theNativity of the Theotokosbeautifully depicts Saints Joachim and Anna, the holy parents of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by attendants and angelic beings. Above them,Christ blesses the event, affirming Mary’s role in the divine plan of salvation.
At the bottom of the icon, an inscription inChurch Slavonicincludes the year in the Old Believer numeric system (АWНГ), translating to1853—further confirming its historical authenticity.
✨ Why This Icon is Special:
Nevyansk School Origin– Known for gold highlights, expressive faces, and detailed ornamentation
Historical Artifact– Dated 1853 using Old Believer script
Spiritual Symbolism– A celebration of purity, divine purpose, and joyful beginnings
Collector’s Treasure– A rare and reverent piece of Russian religious art
🖼 ProductFeatures
Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetimeand beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on apremium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswaxcoating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece thewarm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metalhanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display themoment it arrives.
- Craftedon a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Naturalbeeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Readyto hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished byOrthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
AVAILABLE SIZES — CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT FIT
- Small — 12 × 15 cm / 5" × 6" — ideal for a personal prayer corner, desk, or gift
- Medium — 23 × 30 cm / 9" × 12" — the most popular choice for home display
- Large — 30 × 39 cm / 12" × 15" — a statement piece for any wall or altar space
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SACRED OCCASION
An Orthodox icon is not simply a decorative object — it is a blessing for the home and a window into the Kingdom of Heaven. This icon makes a deeply meaningful gift for:
- Baptisms and Chrismations
- Name days and feast days
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Housewarmings and new home blessings
- Christmas, Easter, and other major Orthodox feasts
- Anyone in need of comfort, prayer, or heavenly intercession
WORLDWIDE DELIVERY FROM PORTUGAL
Every order is carefully packed to protect the icon during transit and shipped worldwide with full tracking. We take great care with every package — your icon will arrive safely and ready to treasure.
MADE WITH FAITH, CRAFTED WITH CARE
Our icons are made in Portugal by Orthodox Christian artisans who approach each piece as an act of devotion as much as craft. From the selection of the wood panel to the final application of beeswax by hand, every step is carried out with the intention that this icon will become a lasting blessing — in your home, or in the home of someone you love.
We are proud to bring the living tradition of Orthodox Christian iconography to homes around the world.
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