{"product_id":"orthodox-icon-of-the-theotokos-and-christ-child","title":"Orthodox Icon of the Theotokos and Christ Child 20x26","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eThe image is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eholy Orthodox icon of the Most Holy Theotokos with the Christ Child\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Mother of God is depicted half-length, seated and gently inclining her head toward her Son in a gesture of compassion and unity. She wears her traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"443\"\u003edark red maphorion\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with three stars—on her forehead and shoulders—symbolizing her \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eever-virginity: before, during, and after the birth of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eThe Christ Child is shown seated upon His Mother’s lap, robed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"667\"\u003egolden tunic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with His body turned slightly toward her. He holds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"732\"\u003escroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the divine teaching and the Word of God. His posture, leaning toward His Mother, expresses both tenderness and the mystery of the Incarnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe background of the icon is \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"929\"\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the uncreated light of God and the heavenly realm. Greek inscriptions identify the figures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eΜΡ ΘΥ (Meter Theou)\u003c\/strong\u003e — “Mother of God”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eΙC XC\u003c\/strong\u003e — “Jesus Christ”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eAdditional text likely refers to the title of this particular icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThe faces are rendered in the traditional Byzantine style, with elongated features and serene, contemplative expressions. The icon is framed simply in wood, emphasizing the sacred image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hellenic Heaven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41906176819285,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/4182\/9461\/files\/93.png?v=1764753730","url":"https:\/\/hellenic-heaven.com\/products\/orthodox-icon-of-the-theotokos-and-christ-child","provider":"Hellenic Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}