Holy Family at Work Icon Physical Labor of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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Size 12x15 cm (5”x6”) 23x30 cm (9"x12") 30x39 cm (12"x15")

Handmade in Portugal • Free worldwide shipping • Ships to USA in 5–7 business days

Holy Family at Work – An Icon of Faith, Humility, and Daily Life

🕊️ This beautifully icon presents the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph -engaged in physical labor, as described in the Apocryphal Gospel of Joseph the Carpenter. Originally painted by iconographer V.O. Mumrikov in 1923, the image is now preserved in the State Museum of the History of Religion in St. Petersburg, Russia.

📜 Inspired by Early Christian Tradition

In this rare iconographic composition:

Joseph is shown diligently working as a carpenter, fulfilling the Law of Moses
Mary spins fine purple and scarlet thread for the Temple veil
Young Jesus learns and assists with tools, embodying obedience and future sacrifice

This scene, more common in Western Renaissance art, offers a rare glimpse into the everyday holiness of the family that raised Christ.

🖼 Product Features

• Crafted on a premium wood icon panel
• Rich mineral pigment colors designed to last
• Protected with natural beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — metal hook included
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Solid yet lightweight panel, 1.6 cm thick

📏 Available Sizes

• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)

🎁 Perfect For

• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days

🌍 Worldwide Delivery

Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.

✨ Crafted with Tradition

Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.

🕯️ Honor the sacred labor and love of the Holy Family — a visual prayer for every Christian household.

The name of this icon in different languages⬅️

Chinese (Simplified): 神圣家庭的劳动
Czech: Práce Svaté rodiny
Danish: Den Hellige Families arbejde
Dutch: Arbeid van de Heilige Familie
English: Physical Labor of Holy Family
Estonian: Püha Perekonna töö
Finnish: Pyhän perheen työ
French: Travail de la Sainte Famille
German: Arbeit der Heiligen Familie
Greek: Εργασία της Αγίας Οικογένειας
Italian: Lavoro della Sacra Famiglia
Japanese: 聖家族の労働
Latvian: Svētās ģimenes darbs
Lithuanian: Šventosios Šeimos darbas
Norwegian: Den hellige families arbeid
Polish: Praca Świętej Rodziny
Portuguese: Trabalho da Sagrada Família
Romanian: Munca Sfintei Familii
Russian: Труд Святого Семейства
Serbian: Рад Свете породице
Slovak: Práca Svätej rodiny
Slovenian: Delo Svete družine
Spanish: Trabajo de la Sagrada Familia
Swedish: Den heliga familjens arbete
Ukrainian: Праця Святого Сімейства

Shipping & Delivery

Where do you ship from?

All orders are handcrafted and shipped securely from Portugal.

Processing time

Please allow 3–5 business days for preparation before dispatch.

Delivery to USA

FedEx Express: 5–7 business days
Standard Shipping: 10–20 business days

Customs & Duties

For most USA orders, no additional duties are charged at delivery.

(If exceptions apply, local customs rules may vary.)

Tracking

Every shipment includes full tracking.

Returns & Damage Protection

30-day returns accepted.

If your order arrives damaged, we will replace or refund it promptly.

Product Details

What is the icon made of?

Each icon is created on a premium wood panel using archival mineral pigment technology for exceptional depth, color, and longevity.

The surface is finished with natural beeswax for protection and a timeless appearance.

A hanging mount is included, ready for display or prayer corner use.

Is it hand-painted?

This icon is a high-quality artistic reproduction of the original sacred image, produced using a professional multi-layer pigment process.

Each panel is individually prepared and hand-finished by our artisans, ensuring a beautiful and durable result with the character of traditional icon craftsmanship.

Custom Icons & Personal Orders

Can I order an icon using my own image?

Yes. We can create a custom icon using your image or a specific saint.

Each piece is carefully crafted on a wood panel using our traditional process.

Can you make a different size?

Yes, we offer custom sizes upon request — including larger formats.

Shipping costs for oversized icons are calculated individually.

✨ Handmade with Care

All icons are created by our Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal.

Each piece is made individually, not mass-produced.

🙏 Additional Information

Is the icon blessed?

Icons are not pre-blessed.

You may have your icon blessed at your local parish if desired.

Can this be a gift?

Yes. We can include gift packaging or a personal note upon request.

Product safety & manufacturer info

Workshop: Iconsofsaints
Email: info@iconsofsaints.com
Location: Leiria, Portugal
All icons are handcrafted by professional Christian artisans
Specialization: Traditional Orthodox icons

⚠️ Safety Information (EU GPSR Compliant):
This item is intended for decorative and religious use only.
Not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Keep away from open flames and high humidity environments.
Designed for wall display. Includes a metal hook — ensure proper and secure mounting.
Coated with natural wax — avoid use of chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.

This product complies with the General Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988).