Handmade Wooden Greek Orthodox Icon “Panagia Glykofilousa (Blue) – Virgin of the Sweet Kiss” 16x12cm – Byzantine Icon of Tender Love
$74.65
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“Panagia Glykofilousa” (Virgin of the Sweet Kiss) depicts the Theotokos holding the Christ Child close as He lovingly touches her face and leans His cheek against hers, revealing both the deep human affection between Mother and Son and the divine love through which she embraces every believer. The blue background or blue garments emphasize heavenly peace, purity, and calm, making this icon especially suitable for prayer spaces and family homes, while Mary’s gentle yet slightly sorrowful expression points to her awareness of Christ’s coming Passion and her compassionate sharing in human suffering. This 16x12cm handmade wooden icon with a blue Byzantine style is perfect for a home prayer corner, bedroom, nursery, or office, and makes a beautiful, blessed gift for families, newlyweds, and godchildren, as a constant reminder that the Mother of God, the Sweet‑kissing Panagia, surrounds all who call upon her with tender love, comfort, and spiritual protection.
