Virgin Mary Seeker of the Perished" (Vziskanie Pogibshih), Orthodox Icon

Virgin Mary "Seeker of the Perished" (Vziskanie Pogibshih), WOOD FRAMED ICON with crystals and protective glass to keep this wonderful piece intact for years. It has a hook on a back side.

SIZE: 8 1/4" x 7 1/4" , thickness of the icon with the frame 1"

Since time immemorial, the Russian people, who firmly believes in the powerful help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has learned one of its icons naming "Perishing" as a last resort, last hope of dying people.

On the origin of the image of "Perishing" reliable information has not been preserved. There are several miraculous icons under this name through which the Mother of God is His mercy to people already crossed the threshold of death.