Guardian Angel Icon 005-A

Upon receiving the Holy Sacrament of Baptism, each of us is assigned a Guardian Angel, whose love for us surpasses any earthly affection. This angel acts as a faithful companion, silently guiding us towards the salvation of our souls. We can sense their presence through the peace and calmness in our hearts, as well as our inclination towards God. Conversely, turmoil and unchecked passions may indicate the withdrawal of our Guardian Angel, reminding us to invoke their help through prayer and the sign of the Cross.

Guardian Angel icon 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.