099-BM Mother of God the Unburnt Bush Icon

The "Unburnt Bush" icon of the Mother of God draws inspiration from the Old Testament's book of Exodus, where Moses encounters a non-consuming fire that represents God's voice commanding him to free the Jews from Egypt. The unburnt bush symbolizes the Virgin Mary, reflecting her purity during the Immaculate Conception. The icon's background features green for the bush and red for the flames, adorned with symbols of the Apocalypse from John the Theologian and representations of angels. In the Mother of God's hand is a ladder, symbolizing the spiritual ascent from earth to heaven, and some versions incorporate the Gates of Ezekiel, signifying the Immaculate Conception and the birth of Christ.

The icon of the Mother of God the Unburnt Bush 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 a thoughtful gift, or as part of your prayer corner.