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Icon of The Hospitality of Abraham (Holy Trinity) -21st c. - 00HTHA018
$38.00 - $335.00About This Icon This icon is based on the story of the Hospitality of Abraham from the Book of Genesis. The story says that Abraham was sitting in the heat of the day by the Oak of Mam -
Icon of The Theotokos of the Sign (Mother of the Light) 21st c. - 00VMT008
$38.00 - $335.00Commemorated on November 27 The Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Sign” is one of the most ancient iconographic images of the Theotokos, depicting the Most Holy Mother of God with Her hands... -
Icon of the Holy Martyrs of the Aiud Prison (Romania) - 21st c. - 00STAU01
$38.00 - $335.00In the wake of great tribulations and the shifting tides of worldly powers, Romania has emerged from the shadows of two disparate darknesses—one of the far-right and one of the far-left. Yet, in this... -
Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God - 00MTC006
$38.00 - $335.00Feast Day/Commemorated: May 21/June 3; June 23/July 6; and August 26/September 8The Vladimir Mother of God icon holds an unparalleled place in Russian history, intricately woven with the fate of... -
Icon of The "Sweet Kissing" Theotokos Glykophilousa-USA- 21st c. - 00VMT018
$38.00 - $335.00The Glykophilousa Icon belongs to the "Eleousa" or "Virgin of Tenderness" category, depicting the Mother of God affectionately embracing and kissing the Christ Child. This particular icon emphasizes...
Description
The Feast of the Holy Protection (Agia Skepi)
The Feast of the Protection of the Theotokos commemorates a 10th-century miraculous apparition at the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople. According to the life of Saint Andrew the Fool-for-Christ, the Virgin Mary appeared above the congregation and spread her veil over the faithful, symbolizing her constant intercession and defense of all Christians.
Key Traditions and Observations
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The Miracle: Beheld by Saint Andrew and his disciple Epiphanius, the vision serves as a testament to the Virgin Mary's role as a "bright cloud" of protection against spiritual and physical foes.
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Dates of Celebration: * October 1: The traditional feast day.
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October 28: Observed by the Church of Greece since the 1950s, linking the feast to "Ohi Day" and her perceived protection of Greece during WWII.
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About Our Icons (Print and Mounted):
Theophany Works Icons are handcrafted Orthodox Christian icon reproductions made in the United States with prayer and a desire for excellence. Each of our icons are printed on museum-quality matte canvas, providing a rich print with saturated coloration that lends to a beautiful handwritten-icon appearance.
All Theophany Works Icons are mounted on beveled wooden boards and finished with a high-quality UV protection sealant. This offers a subtle authentic-feeling texture while also enhancing durability, allowing for cleaning with a damp cloth. Additionally, each icon is given a maple-shelled keyhole slot on its back for easy and balanced hanging.
Our beautiful icon reproductions are lovingly made in our Lancaster, Pennsylvania studio. We pray they are a blessing to all who receive them, and we believe they will be a beloved addition to any home or parish—each at a fraction of the cost of a hand-painted icon.
***Our Beloved Brothers & Sisters in Christ: Please allow 4 weeks for production as each icon is made to order. If an icon is needed sooner for a baptism, chrismation, wedding, or name day, please contact us—we will always do our very best to accommodate your request.