Pimenov Icon of Mother of God Virgin Mary the Theotokos (Pimenovskaya). Wooden orthodox icon

Wooden Pimenov Icon of the Mother of God (Pimenovskaya)

The name of the icon is associated with the name of Metropolitan Pimen, who, according to legend, brought the miraculous icon from Constantinople in 1381. At first, the icon was in the altar of the Assumption Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin, then it was transferred to the Annunciation Cathedral. Then - in the State Historical Museum, from where in 1930 it was transferred to the State Tretyakov Gallery.

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 11 centimeters (5,1 x 4,3 inches)
• 19 х 16 centimeters (7,5 x 6,3 inches)
• 26 х 22 centimeters (10,2 x 8,7 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.