An elegant
diptych of Christ The Teacher with the Kazan
Mother of God icons in a red velvet like case bearing a Three Barred Cross. Gold foil icons mounted on wood, floral design with embossed printing.
A diptych of Christ and the Virgin Mary (of the image of Kazan) is a traditional
wedding present. Some traditions hold it is traditional
gift from the groom's parents as the new couple at the "Crowning" (Eastern term for wedding) are starting a "new kingdom." The blessing of the wedding icons usually takes place 40 days before the wedding and is used in the wedding. A wedding
icon set is sometimes handed down from generation to generation. Also these icons can be the "central icons" of a home's icon corner or home altar.
Measures: 8 inch tall x 7 inch width, when open width: 14 1/4 inches, thickness of the diptych when it is closed 2 1/4 inch. Eeach icon inside the case measure 7 inch tall x 6 inch wide
The shade of the velvet may vary.
Made In Ukraine.
