Description
Our Lady of the Redeemer icon with a red mantle
This Marian image presents the Mother of God as the mother who bears and shows Jesus Christ, the Redeemer. Mary wears a red mantle with ornamental borders and a crown, while the Christ Child sits on her arm and raises his right hand in blessing. The title Our Lady of the Redeemer is devotional rather than the name of one universally fixed ancient prototype, so the visible Mother and Child composition provides the sound basis for interpreting this reproduction.
The Mother of the Redeemer and the unique Savior
Mary's presenting hand directs attention toward her Son. Her crown expresses honor given to the Mother of God, while the Child remains the theological center of the image. Catholic teaching describes Mary as the Mother of the Redeemer and a humble servant of the Lord; her maternal intercession is always subordinate to the unique mediation of Christ. The gold field and clear frontal figures support quiet contemplation without turning the color or ornament into a promise of spiritual effect.
For Marian devotion and a Christian home
This icon may be placed in a home prayer corner, chapel or parish room for reflection on the Incarnation and Mary's faithful response to God. It can be offered for a baptism, First Communion, wedding, anniversary or house blessing. Veneration passes through the image to the holy persons represented; the wooden object itself is not worshiped and carries no guaranteed outcome.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Art 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.