012-P Dormition of the Mother of God Icon

In the icon, the Virgin Mary is central, flanked by apostles and followers of Christ, with the Lord and the infant above her, symbolizing her soul. Christ, surrounded by angels, welcomes the Mother of God into heaven. The upper part of the icon may feature clouds, recalling the miraculous farewell of the apostles in Jerusalem to the Virgin Mary.

The icon of Dormition of the Mother of God reflects the artistry of lacquered icons workshop, where we create folding icons, crosses, and various-sized icons.

The creation process begins with preparing wooden boards, which are cut into smaller panels and smoothed into refined oval shapes. These panels are transformed into polished lamellas that are then glued together to form a solid base. After selecting and laminating images stored for this purpose, artisans fit these images to the panels, cutting and verifying their symmetry before applying special glue to secure them. A final polish enhances durability and aesthetics.

Once the icons are fully dried, they undergo a blessing ritual, with a stamp of authenticity from the convent placed on the back. Each lacquered icon, crafted through this meticulous process, serves as thoughtful gift, or as part of your prayer corner.