Virgin Mary of Seven Swords - Hand painted icon of the Theotokos - Greek Supplier

Size ~ 7.5 inches x 10 inches. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. Ships from Greek but you will not be charged any VAT or Custom Fees, or foreign transaction fee on your credit card if purchased from Archangelsbooks.com

A beautiful Greek Orthodox icon of Virgin Mary of Seven Swords , handmade & hand painted by an expert Greek hagiographer.

This beautiful icon relates to the prophecy of Saint Simeon the Theodochus, recorded by the Evangelist Luke: “…and the pain, go through your heart, as a stabbing sword…” (Luke. 2.35). These words refer to the pain that Virgin Mary would have experienced at the time of her separation from her beloved Son when he was crucified in front of her eyes.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques. It is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

A note from the producer of these hand painted icons:

We take pride in the fact that we are unique in our kind as all our precious items are handmade in Greece, in small family workshops scattered all around the country. We do not sell any mass-produced items.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques. It is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

The icon may or may not bear the artist’s signature on the back. All icons will have a certificate of authenticity on the back.