Description
Feodorovskaya Mother of God: the Saint Theodore icon of Kostroma
The Feodorovskaya, or Saint Theodore–Kostroma, Icon of the Mother of God is one of the historic Marian images of Russian Orthodoxy. Tradition records its appearance near Gorodets and later veneration at Kostroma, where it became closely linked with Saint Alexander Nevsky and, in 1613, with the calling of Michael Romanov. Its principal commemorations are March 14 and August 16.
Iconography and theological meaning
The composition closely resembles the Eleusa type: Christ leans toward Mary in an intimate embrace, while her solemn face holds maternal love together with awareness of the Passion. The Child’s uncovered leg is a distinctive feature of many Feodorovskaya images, emphasizing the real humanity assumed by the Word.
For prayer and Christian devotion
Devotion to this icon is especially associated with marriage, family life, childbirth, and the protection of children. It is appropriate for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic homes, wedding gifts, family prayer, and intercession during pregnancy. Such devotion is directed through Mary to Christ, not to the material object itself.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Art Christiana makes the icon to order in Poland on a double-primed linden-wood board. The image is applied directly to the prepared surface, enhanced with decorative gold-tone schlagmetal, and protected with varnish. A certificate marked with the year of production and a hanging fixture are fitted on the reverse.