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Theotokos Glykophilousa (polished gold halos)
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Hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Theotokos Glykophilousa, meaning “Sweet-Kissing,” depicting the Virgin Mary tenderly embracing the Christ Child. Painted with egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold, and a polished gold halo. Finished with protective varnish and ships in a protective box.
Dimensions: 20 × 25 × 3 cm (7.9″ × 9.8″ × 1.2″)
Materials: thick natural plywood panel, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, polished gold halo
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The Theotokos Glykophilousa, also known as “Sweet-Kissing” or “Sweet-Loving,” is a tender iconographic type belonging to the Eleousa tradition.
This hand-painted icon is created with traditional egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel. It is enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf, detailed gilding, polished gold, and a beautifully decorated polished gold halo. It is finished with protective varnish and ships in a protective box.
Iconography and Symbolism
The Glykophilousa type emphasizes the loving relationship between the Mother of God and the Christ Child. Mary inclines her head toward Christ, while the Child reaches toward His Mother and embraces her.
The Child’s position close to Mary also expresses the Orthodox understanding of Christ as truly God and truly man.
The polished gold halos emphasize the holiness of both figures, while the luminous gold background represents the heavenly realm. The direct expressions and close embrace invite the viewer into a personal contemplation of Christ’s love and the intercession of His Mother.
Feast Day
March 27 — Icon of the Mother of God of Mount Athos, “Sweet Kissing”
Gift Suggestions
-Mothers and families
-Baptisms and christenings
-Weddings and anniversaries
-Feast Day celebrations
-New homes and house blessings
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