Pregnant Virgin Mary Icon Theotokos Mother of God

"Neprazdnaya" — Icon of the Pregnant Mother of God

This rare and deeply moving icon depicts the Most Holy Theotokos carrying the Christ Child in her womb — an image of profound tenderness that brings the mystery of the Incarnation into its most intimate and human expression. Known in the Orthodox tradition as "Neprazdnaya" (meaning "Not Empty" or "With Child"), this icon belongs to a rare and ancient iconographic type found almost exclusively in Georgia and on the Holy Mount Athos.

The icon's history is as remarkable as its image. It was discovered in a women's monastery in western Georgia during renovation work, when the floor was lifted to reveal a hidden vault containing a number of extraordinary and long-forgotten sacred icons. Among them was this image of the Virgin Mary visibly bearing the Lord Jesus Christ — a treasure preserved as if by divine providence, waiting to be found.

Who prays before this icon and for what:

This icon is especially beloved by women and families, and believers turn to it with the most heartfelt of prayers. Expectant mothers pray before it for a safe and blessed pregnancy, a peaceful labor, and the health of their unborn child. Couples longing for children pray before this image for the gift of conception and the joy of parenthood. It is also a deeply comforting icon for those who have experienced pregnancy loss, offering consolation in the knowledge that the Mother of God herself knows the sacred weight of bearing new life.

This icon makes an exceptionally meaningful and tender gift for a baby shower, a baptism, or for any woman carrying new life — a blessing for both mother and child.

🖼 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.