Description

The Panagia Glykophilousa, known as the “Sweet-Kissing” Theotokos, is a beloved Orthodox icon of the Mother of God and the Christ Child. Belonging to the Eleousa, or Virgin of Tenderness, iconographic tradition, it portrays the Theotokos tenderly embracing and kissing Christ. This image gives particular expression to her maternal affection, as she inclines closely toward her Son.

This Orthodox Christian icon is based on the revered Glykophilousa of Holy Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos. The tradition surrounding the original recalls its miraculous preservation during the Iconoclastic period, its arrival across the sea at Mount Athos, and the enduring veneration it receives at Philotheou. The Church commemorates the icon on March 27 and Bright Monday.

Theophany Works creates this hand crafted reproduction with prayer and a desire for excellence. Choose the standard mounted version on museum-quality paper, or select an upgrade to museum-quality matte canvas. Both options feature a rich print with saturated coloration and a high-grade UV-protection sealant that lends a subtle tactile texture and allows the surface to be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Each mounted icon is prepared on a maple-shelled panel with a painted chamfered front edge and a rounded back edge, creating a shadow-box effect when displayed on the wall. A sliding keyhole slot on the back supports balanced hanging. This Panagia icon offers a reverent reproduction of the Philotheou Glykophilousa for an Orthodox Christian home or parish.

Panagia Glykophilousa (“Sweet-Kissing”) Theotokos icon
Eleousa, or Virgin of Tenderness, depiction of the Mother of God and Christ Child
Based on the revered icon of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos
Handcrafted Theophany Works reproduction
Choose museum-quality paper or museum-quality matte canvas
Rich, saturated-color print with high-grade UV-protection sealant
Maple-shelled panel with shadow-box-style edge detail
Sliding keyhole slot for balanced wall hanging