Icon of the Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna – Orthodox Icon of Saints Joachim and Anna

Wooden Icon of the Conception of Righteous Anna

This Orthodox icon depicts the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by Righteous Anna, a sacred event filled with joy, hope, and divine promise. The image is based on an original icon created in the 18th–19th century, formerly from the collection of N. V. Shchukin and now preserved in a private gallery in the Netherlands.

The icon portrays the joyful meeting of Saints Joachim and Anna, the righteous parents of the Virgin Mary, after receiving the angelic message announcing the end of their childlessness. According to ancient Christian tradition, their prayerful patience and unwavering faith were answered by God, and through them the Most Pure Virgin Mary was conceived—she who would become the Mother of the Savior.

Saints Joachim and Anna are deeply venerated as the holy ancestors of Christ and as powerful intercessors for families. Believers especially pray before this icon for:

• the gift of children
• healing from infertility
• peace and unity in marriage
• patience, faith, and trust in God’s will

The Feast of the Conception of Saint Anna has inspired many iconographic representations, often emphasizing the tender embrace of Joachim and Anna as a symbol of God’s mercy and the beginning of salvation history.

This icon is a meaningful expression of hope, divine blessing, and the sanctity of family life, making it a treasured addition to a home prayer corner or a heartfelt gift for couples and families.

🖼 Product Features

Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.

• Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
• Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
• Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
• Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal

📏 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.