Guardian Angel Icon

Written in strict accordance with the sacred canons of Orthodox iconography, this hand-painted close-face icon of the Holy Guardian Angel serves as an intimate window into divine protection. Designed for personal veneration, this holy image brings the gentle, watchful presence of your assigned heavenly protector into your home icon corner (kivot), child’s room, or travel altar.

Holy Tradition teaches that every Christian receives a personal guardian angel at Holy Baptism—an unseen defender, intercessor, and guide who protects the soul from spiritual harm, inspires good works, and stands beside the soul at the hour of death.

This close-up icon format holds a deeply tender place in personal Orthodox devotion. Small and intimate, it is traditionally kept near a bed or in a family prayer corner as an aid for daily morning and evening prayers.

Iconography & Theological Symbolism

The angel is shown in close focus on his countenance and shoulders, with his wings visible behind him, symbolizing swiftness in carrying out God’s divine will. His serene and watchful gaze invites quiet contemplation of his role as an unseen companion along life’s path.

The halo is overlaid by hand with pure 24k gold leaf and detailed with hand-engraved sunburst patterns, reflecting the uncreated Light of Tabor in which the heavenly host eternally dwells.

Feast Day
November 8 (Old Calendar) / November 21 (New Calendar) — Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Heavenly Powers.

Gift Suggestions
– A meaningful gift for a child’s baptism or name day
– A comforting icon for travelers, students, and those beginning a new chapter
– A fitting gift for godparents to give their godchildren
– A protective addition to a child’s room or home icon corner