{"product_id":"iveron-mother-of-god-crowned-type-icon-on-wood","title":"Iveron Mother of God – Crowned Type Icon on Wood – Catholic Sacred Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrowned Iveron Mother of God icon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis image belongs to the Iveron, or Portaitissa, tradition associated with Iveron Monastery on Mount Athos. In church tradition the title Portaitissa means Gate-Keeper and recalls the account that the prototype was found at the monastery gate after the monk Gabriel recovered it from the sea. The crown in this reproduction is a later devotional sign of honor; it should not be confused with the exact appearance of the Athonite prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIconography and theological meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary carries the Christ Child and gestures toward him in the Hodegetria pattern, identifying Christ as the Way. The Child raises a hand in blessing and holds a scroll. A visible mark on Mary's cheek recalls the devotional account that the icon was struck and bled; this is presented as church tradition, not as a claim established by art-historical evidence. The crown, jeweled garments and gold ground express honor while leaving Christ at the theological center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor prayer and Christian devotion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crowned Iveron icon is suitable for a home prayer corner, chapel, parish room or a Christian gift for a family or new home. It supports Marian prayer that leads toward Christ and should not be treated as a magical guarantee of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCrafted on linden wood in Poland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Christiana makes this icon in Poland on a carefully prepared linden wood board. The surface receives two primer coats, hand-applied metal leaf and a directly transferred image. A certificate and hanging fixture are fitted on the reverse, and the icon arrives in a protective presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Christiana","offers":[{"title":"10x15 cm","offer_id":57396550828297,"sku":"ACHI214S","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15x20 cm","offer_id":57396550861065,"sku":"ACHI214M","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25 cm","offer_id":57396550893833,"sku":"ACHI214L","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm","offer_id":57396550926601,"sku":"ACHI214XL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm","offer_id":57396550959369,"sku":"ACHI214XXL","price":173.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/8483\/8153\/files\/achi214-religious-icon.jpg?v=1791477423","url":"https:\/\/artchristiana.com\/products\/iveron-mother-of-god-crowned-type-icon-on-wood","provider":"Art Christiana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}