Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Mother of God of the Passion | Wooden Orthodox Icon
This sacred icon depicts Our Lady of Perpetual Help, known in the Orthodox tradition as the Mother of God of the Passion. This revered iconographic type shows the Holy Virgin tenderly holding the Christ Child while two archangels reveal the instruments of His future Passion. The sorrow and compassion reflected in the Mother’s gaze, together with the trustful embrace of the Child, reveal the mystery of divine love and salvation.
Catholic Meaning – “Our Lady of Perpetual Help”
In Western tradition, this title emphasizes the unceasing help and maternal protection of the Holy Virgin. Countless miracles have been attributed to this icon, and it is especially venerated in times of fear, illness, and family difficulties. She is honored as the Mother who never abandons her children and intercedes for every Christian soul.
Orthodox Meaning – “Mother of God of the Passion”
In the Eastern tradition, this icon expresses the foreknowledge of Christ’s suffering and the compassionate sorrow of His Mother. Believers pray before this holy image seeking comfort in trials, deliverance from fear, and strength to carry their own crosses with patience, humility, and faith. It is a profound icon of hope and inner peace.
Handcrafted with reverence, this wooden icon is a beautiful addition to a prayer corner, home altar, or a meaningful spiritual gift for loved ones.
The original icon from the late 18th century is kept in the Kostroma Museum, Russia.
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
🌍 Ships worldwide with secure packaging
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
