{"product_id":"pregnant-virgin-mary-icon-theotokos-mother-of-god","title":"Pregnant Virgin Mary Icon Theotokos Mother of God","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neprazdnaya\" — Icon of the Pregnant Mother of God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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 \"\u003cem\u003eNeprazdnaya\u003c\/em\u003e\" (meaning \"\u003cem\u003eNot Empty\u003c\/em\u003e\" or \"\u003cem\u003eWith Child\u003c\/em\u003e\"), this icon belongs to a rare and ancient iconographic type found almost exclusively in Georgia and on the Holy Mount Athos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho prays before this icon and for what:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼 Product Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6\") thick, sturdy yet lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Available Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)\u003cbr\u003e• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming and family blessings\u003cbr\u003e• Prayer corners and devotional spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Crafted with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Icons of Saints","offers":[{"title":"12x15 cm (5”x6”)","offer_id":52356656988443,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"23x30 cm (9\"x12\")","offer_id":52356657021211,"sku":null,"price":153.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x39 cm (12\"x15\")","offer_id":52356657053979,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3805\/4171\/files\/eadc16988279f4edd5d6493368cab1c0.jpg?v=1781545713","url":"https:\/\/iconsofsaints.com\/products\/pregnant-virgin-mary-icon-theotokos-mother-of-god","provider":"iconsofsaints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}