{"title":"Theotokos Hodegetria Icons (She Who Shows the Way)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTheotokos Hodegetria Icons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003eTheotokos Hodegetria icons\u003c\/strong\u003e—a classic Orthodox depiction of the Virgin Mary, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“She Who Shows the Way”\u003c\/strong\u003e. You may also see this spelled \u003cstrong\u003eHodigitria\u003c\/strong\u003e. These sacred images are cherished for prayer corners, home blessings, and meaningful Christian gifts. Browse Hodegetria icons and choose the size and finish that best fits your home altar or devotional space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo build a complete prayer corner, pair a Marian icon with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icons-of-jesus-christ\" style=\"color: #640608;\"\u003eIcons of Jesus Christ\u003c\/a\u003e and add your patron from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icons-of-saints\" style=\"color: #640608;\"\u003eIcons of Saints\u003c\/a\u003e. 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