Theotokos of Bethlehem Icon

This is a silkscreen reproduction with gold leaf and hand-painted details, crafted according to tradition. It depicts the Theotokos of Bethlehem (also known as Panagia Vithleem, Virgin of Bethlehem), one of the most cherished Marian icons connected with the city of Christ’s Nativity. The Virgin Mary is shown tenderly holding the Christ Child, emphasizing her role as the Mother of God who gave birth to the Savior in Bethlehem.

Above her head are the Greek letters MP ΘΥ (Meter Theou), meaning “Mother of God.” Next to Christ’s head appear the letters IC XC, an abbreviation of “Jesus Christ.” Within His halo is the cross inscribed with Ω Ο Ν (Omega, Omicron, Nu), meaning “He Who Is,” testifying to His eternal divinity.

The Theotokos of Bethlehem icon is venerated especially during the Feast of the Nativity of Christ (December 25) and the Synaxis of the Theotokos (December 26). It highlights the mystery of the Incarnation, showing the Virgin as the living temple who bore the Savior.

The icon of the Theotokos of Bethlehem is a meaningful gift for Christmas, baptisms, new homes, mothers, and families, serving as a reminder of God’s coming into the world through the humility of the Virgin. It is especially suitable for prayer corners during the Nativity season.