Virgin Mary Glykophilousa, "Sweet-kissing" or "Loving Kindness"
icon depicts the Virgin Mary caressing her son, so that they appear to be kissing.
In the Byzantine representations, the Child caresses her cheek while she appears sad, seemingly contemplating his coming Passion.
Icon was meticulously and reverently created by hand, using traditional forms and materials in a unique and contemporary serigraphic procedure.
Comes with hook for hanging, stand for standing and cloth pouch.
Certificate of authenticity attached
Made In Greece
SIZE: 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" , thickness of icon 3/4"