Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
The Vladimir icon of the Theotokos in a silver-plated cover, from 6.4 x 5 cm to 21 x 28 cm, single and in sets with the icon of Christ.
Subcategories: Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Seven Arrows Icon of the Mother of God
ABOUT THE ICON
History of the Vladimir icon
Tradition says the original was painted by the Evangelist Luke. Around 1131 the icon came from Constantinople to Kyiv, in 1155 Prince Andrew Bogolyubsky took it to Vladimir, and in 1395 it was brought to Moscow. The Mother of God holds the Child, who presses his cheek to hers: this type of icon is called Eleousa, the Tender Mercy.
The feasts of the Vladimir icon are 3 June, 6 July and 8 September. At home it is placed next to the icon of Christ, which is why the catalogue has sets of two and three small icons. The cover is plated with 999 silver, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.