Icon of 146 Theotokos Images – Rare Orthodox depictions of the Mother of God, Apostoles, the Saints and Seraphim of Sarov
Icon of 146 Theotokos Images – Rare Orthodox depictions of the Mother of God, Apostoles, the Saints and Seraphim of Sarov
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Wooden Icon of 146 Theotokos Images – Rare Orthodox icon featuring 146 depictions of the Mother of God, Apostoles, the saints, and Seraphim of Sarov.
This rare 19th-century Orthodox icon is a unique collection featuring 146 images of the Most Holy Theotokos. Created in the tradition of Russian iconography, it includes many famous miraculous depictions of the Mother of God, venerated throughout the Orthodox world.
At the center of the icon is the scene of the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, symbolizing the presence of divine grace. The Theotokos is depicted in a prayerful posture, surrounded by the apostles, emphasizing her special role as the intercessor for humanity.
Structure of the Icon
1. Main Section:
• 146 individual representations of the Mother of God, including renowned icons such as the Kazan, Smolensk, Iveron, Pochaev, Vladimir, Bogolyubskaya, Tikhvin, and many others.
• Surrounding the central composition, smaller icons each depict a specific miraculous image of the Theotokos.
2. Upper Section:
• In the upper right corner, there is a rare depiction of St. Seraphim of Sarov praying in the forest before an icon of the Theotokos, highlighting his deep spiritual connection with the Virgin Mary.
3. Lower Section:
• Four distinct images of saints, including Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Saint Cyril, Saint Tikhon, and Saint Sergius of Radonezh.
4. Decorative Features:
• A yellow background, characteristic of traditional Orthodox iconography.
• A richly decorated ornamental frame with gilded patterns.
• Inscriptions in Church Slavonic, most of which remain legible.
What Makes This Icon Unique?
• Large number of depictions – 146 Marian images in a single work make this icon truly exceptional.
• Rare depiction of St. Seraphim of Sarov – his presence emphasizes the icon’s importance in Russian Orthodox tradition.
• Well-preserved condition – despite minor losses, the main painting and inscriptions remain clearly visible.
• Central composition featuring the Theotokos – combined with the theme of Pentecost, highlighting the Virgin Mary’s role in the salvation of mankind.
This icon is not only a spiritual relic but also a historical masterpiece of 19th-century Orthodox iconography, representing deep religious devotion and artistic craftsmanship.
The icon is made by printing on a wooden board (mdf). Paints are mineral, do not fade with time. The thickness of the board is 1,6 cm. The board is covered with primer. The image is covered with wax. Each icon has a metal mount on the back side so that you can hang the icon on the wall.
Available Sizes:
12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
23 x 30 cm (9" x 12")
30 x 39 cm (12" x 15")
Thickness: 1.6 cm
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
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