The Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God Our Lady of Saint Theodore

The Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God Our Lady of Saint Theodore

Based on a 19th Century Original
Museum-Quality Reproduction | Historic Russian Icon

The Feodorov Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most venerated and historically significant icons in Russia. According to tradition, it was painted by Saint Luke the Evangelist and is iconographically similar to the Vladimir Icon, depicting the tender embrace between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child.

The icon takes its name from Grand Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich (†1246), father of Saint Alexander Nevsky, who bore the baptismal name Theodore (Feodor) in honor of Saint Theodore Stratilates. Discovered by his brother Saint Yuri Vsevolodovich near the ancient city of Gorodets, the icon became a treasured family blessing. In 1239, Prince Yaroslav-Theodore blessed his son, Saint Alexander Nevsky, with this holy icon on the occasion of his marriage, and it remained the saint's personal prayer image throughout his life and military campaigns.

After Saint Alexander's death in 1263, the icon was preserved in sacred memory and became not only a princely treasure but a protector of the Russian land—a source of countless miracles and a symbol of the Theotokos's constant intercession for Russia through centuries of trials.

Orthodox Christians pray before the Feodorov Icon for:

• Protection of families and marriages
• Childbirth and the health of children
• Guidance and wisdom for leaders
• Protection of the homeland
• Healing and deliverance from danger

The icon is especially venerated by expectant mothers, newlyweds, families with children, and those devoted to Russian Orthodox tradition.

Feast Days: March 27 (March 14 Old Style) and August 29 (August 16 Old Style)

This icon, faithfully reproduced from a 19th-century original, brings the spiritual power and historical heritage of one of Russia's most beloved images into your home—perfect for family prayer corners, wedding blessings, and as a meaningful expression of faith and protection.

The icon has no recess, the surface is smooth.

🖼 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.