Virgin Mary Eleousa - Mercy Giving of Kykkos - Polished 100% handpainted icon in canvas with 24K gold background on specially crafted wood - Mount Athos

This special icon is carefully handcrafted using the traditional methods of Byzantine iconography by skilled iconographers. It is created on specially crafted wood and adorned with 24K gold leaf.

The intricate carvings on the icons are entirely hand-made, ensuring that every detail showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Our gilded icons require a specialized crafting process that involves meticulous care and precision.

Before each shipment, our iconographers perform a final finish and thorough quality inspection to ensure the utmost excellence of the artwork.

All of our icons are blessed by monks from Mount Athos before being to our customers, imbuing each piece with spiritual significance.

Due to this careful process, delivery may take place within 7-15 business days. We offer the option to include a personalized short dedication on the back of the icon.

Virgin Mary Eleousa (Mercy Giving) of Kykkos

The Virgin Mary Eleousa (Mercy Giving) of Kykkos, according to Christian tradition, is a hagiography by St. Loucas and adorns the Monastery of Virgin Mary of Kykkos, one of the largest and most historic monasteries of Cyprus. The icon has inspired the creation of many copies in several countries, such as Greece, Russia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Egypt and Ethiopia, an indication of the respect it enjoys among Orthodox people. The face in the original icon is always covered to inspire even more respect.