Mother of God Virgin Mary the Theotokos "The Sign" of Abalak (Abalatskaya).Wooden orthodox icon

Wooden Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign of Abalak (Abalatskaya)

The icon of the Mother of God "Of the Sign" and is also known by various names, including Abalatskaya, Abalakskaya, and Abalat. The icon depicts a central panel with an icon of the Mother of God in an orans pose (prayerfully uplifted hands), and the Divine Infant, at her bosom, usually surrounded by a circular mandorla which represents the uncreated light and glory of God; in the left border is the figure of St. Nicholas of Myra and in the right border is St. Mary of Egypt. 

The icon is made by printing on a wooden board. Paints are mineral, do not fade with time. The thickness of the board is 2 cm. The board is covered with primer by hand. 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.

You can buy the icon in three sizes:

• 13 х 12 centimeters (5,1 x 4,7 inches)
• 19 х 17 centimeters (7,5 x 6,7 inches)
• 26 х 23 centimeters (10,2 x 9,1 inches)

Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen. You can read more about the technology here.

We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.