Theotokos of Tenderness (rustic edge)
The Most Holy Theotokos with the Christ Child, the iconographic type of Tenderness (Eleusa) - Mother and Son with cheeks pressed together in a tender embrace, on a gold background. A lithograph on MDF board with rustic, wavy-cut edges and the antiqued look of an old icon.
- Hand-finished, with a certificate of authenticity
- Delivery across Serbia in 10-15 business days (express 3-4 business days)
- Carefully packaged for safe transport
- Cash on delivery - pay when you receive your order
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Tenderness (Greek Eleusa - "Merciful", "Sweet-loving") is one of the warmest iconographic types of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Theotokos holds the young Christ in her arms, and He presses His cheek against hers, while she gently inclines her head toward her Son - a scene that unites a mother's tenderness with a quiet foreboding of the suffering to come. She is wrapped in a dark red (burgundy) maphorion with a star on her forehead, the ancient sign of her virginity before, during, and after the birth of Christ. Greek inscriptions confirm who is depicted: ΜΡ ΘΥ (Mother of God) beside the Theotokos and ΙΣ ΧΣ (Jesus Christ) beside the Child. The little Christ is dressed in a light robe and holds on to His mother with one hand.
Before the icon of the Theotokos of Tenderness, the faithful pray for peace in the home, harmony in the family, the protection of children, and comfort in difficult moments, honoring the Theotokos as an intercessor who prays before her Son. The icon finds its place in the holy corner of the home, on the family iconostasis, or in a prayer nook, and many gladly keep it in a child's room as well. It makes a moving gift for a baptism, wedding, motherhood, family patron-saint day (krsna slava), or name day, as well as for the great Marian feasts - the Lesser and Greater Feasts of the Mother of God (Mala and Velika Gospojina), the Presentation of the Theotokos, or the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Characteristics:
- Material: quality MDF board
- Technique: lithograph on MDF board
- Construction: flat panel with rustic, irregularly (wavy) cut edges and an antiqued gold background
- Finish: protective eco-friendly varnish
- Hand-finished detailing
- Certificate of authenticity with each piece
- Durable and stable construction
Ideal for:
- A holy corner or family iconostasis
- A gift for a baptism, wedding, or motherhood
- Prayer for peace and harmony in the family
- A child's room or prayer nook
Each piece is unique and may show small variations due to the hand-finishing, which makes it special.
- Backing materialMDF
- TechniqueLithograph print on an MDF base with a protective eco-friendly varnish
- With the iconcertificate of authenticity, hanging hook
Each piece goes through several steps before it reaches you:
- MDF base. Carefully selected and worked to a smooth finish - a stable base that does not warp over time.
- Lithograph print. The icon is printed in high resolution onto the prepared MDF base, with faithful colours and detail.
- Hand-finishing. Every piece is finished and checked by hand before the final coat.
- Eco-friendly varnish. The final coat protects against moisture and gives lasting durability - the colours stay vivid for years.
- Certificate and hook. The back carries the workshop's mark and a hook ready for hanging. Every icon comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Delivery
We ship all orders within Serbia only. Delivery takes 10-15 business days from order confirmation - this includes crafting, packaging and transport.
Icons are sent by courier, with proof of delivery. Packaging is twofold - an inner layer with protective foam and an outer cushioning layer for safe transport.
Payment
We accept payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery. Card payment is coming soon.
Returns
You have the right to a return within 14 days of receipt - provided the icon is unused, in its original packaging and undamaged. More details in our Return Policy.
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