Icon of the Holy Face of Christ Not Made by Hands (Mandylion) with Miracles

The Icon of Jesus Christ: “Not Made by Hands” (Mandylion) with Miracles

The Icon of the Savior, Image Not-Made-By-Hands, also Acheiropoieta is one of the earliest icons witnessed to by the Church.

This icon, painted at the end of the nineteenth century, depicts the Holy Face of Christ Not Made by Hands (Mandylion) — the miraculous image imprinted upon a cloth, held aloft by the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael against a background of golden light and unfurled banners. The Face of the Savior, framed by a richly ornamented halo, gazes directly upon the viewer with an expression of profound stillness and compassion, embodying one of the most sacred and mysterious images in the entire Orthodox tradition.

Below the central image, three roundels illustrate the miraculous history associated with this holy image. In the first, the Holy Apostle Thaddeus presents the cloth bearing Christ's image to King Abgar of Edessa, who had sent to Christ for healing and received in return this miraculous imprint of His face, not painted by human hand but formed of itself upon the fabric. The central roundel shows the sacred image enshrined above the gates of the city, where it was venerated for centuries as a protector and palladium of Edessa. In the third, the icon recalls the tradition of Saint Veronica, who offered her veil to Christ to wipe His face as He carried the Cross toward Golgotha, and upon which His countenance was likewise miraculously imprinted.

The image of the Holy Face Not Made by Hands holds a unique place in Orthodox iconography as the very source and archetype of all icons of Christ — the first image of the Savior, understood not as the work of an artist's hand but as a direct and miraculous self-revelation of God. For this reason it is venerated as the foundation of the Church's entire tradition of icon-painting and as a powerful image of protection, healing, and the nearness of Christ to those who seek Him.

The original of this icon: the end of the 19th century. Located in a private collection.

🖼 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.