Mother of God Virgin Mary the Theotokos "Introduction to the Temple". Wooden orthodox icon

Wooden Icon of the Mother of God Introduction to the Temple

After many years of prayer, the elderly parents Joachim and Anna gave birth to a long-awaited child, whose birth was announced to the future father and mother through the angels by God Himself.

The couple did not have children for a long time, but having reached old age, they resignedly continued to pray to God to send them a child.

Previously, among Jews it was believed that if there were no children in a family, then the spouses were rejected from God.

One day Joachim prayed for a long time in the desert, and he had a vision of the Archangel Gabriel. He told the prayer book that his request had been heard by God, and that a daughter would soon be born to him. She will be blessed. Through her salvation will be given to the whole world. The messenger instructed the parents to name the newborn child Mary.

And so it happened, and soon a girl was born into the family. Until the age of 3, Maria lived in her parents' house and learned to pray. Mother and father made a vow to dedicate Mary to God.

And so it happened! At the age of three, the girl entered the Jerusalem Temple, where she served the Creator until she came of age. Her life was pleasing to God, thus she soon became a visible link between earthly life and the heavenly world.

🖼 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.