Handmade Wooden Greek Orthodox Icon “Panagia Eleousa (Virgin of Tender Mercy)” 16x12cm – Byzantine Icon of the Compassionate Mother
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“Panagia Eleousa” – literally “She who shows mercy” – is one of the most beloved Marian icon types, in which the Mother of God inclines her head toward the Christ Child, their cheeks gently touching, while Christ wraps one arm around her neck or shoulder, stressing the intimate bond of love and the merciful closeness of the Theotokos to every human heart. Her face radiates warmth yet bears a quiet sorrow, indicating that as she holds her Son in tenderness, she also contemplates His coming Passion and shares in the grief and struggles of all people, which is why this icon is especially cherished as an image of consolation, hope, and motherly intercession. This 16x12cm handmade wooden icon is perfect for a home prayer corner, bedroom, nursery, or chapel, and makes a beautiful, blessed gift for families, mothers, children, and anyone in need of comfort, as a constant reminder that the Mother of God, the Eleousa, offers unfailing mercy, tenderness, and protection to those who call upon her with faith.
