Sweet Kissing Theotokos Glykophilousa Icon, Byzantino-Russian

The Icon of the “Sweet Kissing” Theotokos Glykophilousa is a reverent Orthodox Christian depiction of the Mother of God and the Christ Child. Belonging to the Eleousa, or Virgin of Tenderness, tradition, it portrays the Theotokos affectionately embracing and kissing Christ. The close inclination of the Panagia toward her Son gives this beloved image a particularly profound expression of maternal tenderness.

The Glykophilousa icon is associated with Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, where it is prominently displayed within the katholikon, or main church. The Church commemorates this icon on March 27 and Bright Monday. Its hymns praise the Theotokos and express the deep veneration accorded to Panagia Glykophilousa in Orthodox Christian life.

This traditional icon is of Russian origin and is presented in a Byzantine style, described as Byzantino-Russian. Theophany Works produces it as a handcrafted reproduction, made with prayer and a desire for excellence. It offers a meaningful sacred image for a home or parish.

Choose the standard mounted museum-quality paper option or upgrade to museum-quality matte canvas. Both provide rich, saturated coloration and receive a high-grade UV protection sealant with a subtle tactile texture; the finished surface can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Each maple-shelled panel includes a painted chamfered front edge, a rounded back edge for a shadow-box effect when hung, and a sliding keyhole slot for balanced wall hanging.

• Glykophilousa “Sweet Kissing” Theotokos icon in the Eleousa tradition
• Depicts the Mother of God tenderly embracing and kissing the Christ Child
• Russian-origin image presented in a Byzantino-Russian style
• Handcrafted Theophany Works icon reproduction
• Standard mounted museum-quality paper option
• Optional museum-quality matte canvas upgrade
• High-grade UV protection sealant with subtle tactile texture
• Maple-shelled panel with painted chamfered front edge and rounded back edge
• Sliding keyhole slot for balanced wall hanging