Guardian Angel Icon

This hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Guardian Angel presents a holy angel accompanying and protecting a child. The icon is painted with egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished. The decorated halo adds intricate ornamentation around the angel and emphasizes the heavenly character of the figure.

Iconography and Symbolism

The Guardian Angel is traditionally understood as a heavenly protector who accompanies the faithful, offering spiritual guidance and protection. In this icon, the angel is shown together with a child, creating a particularly expressive image of divine care and protection. The large cross carried by the angel is an important symbol within the composition. It points to Christ and to the central place of the Cross in Christian salvation. The angel’s role as protector is therefore presented not as separate from Christ, but as part of the spiritual guidance of the faithful toward Him. The 24K genuine gold leaf and polished gold give the icon a radiant quality, while the decorated halo and detailed egg tempera painting demonstrate the craftsmanship of the work.

Feast Day

November 8 — Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel and All the Bodiless Powers.

Gift Suggestions

-A meaningful gift for a child
-A special baptism or christening gift
-A thoughtful gift for protection and spiritual guidance
-A meaningful name-day or birthday gift
-A distinctive addition to a collection of hand-painted Orthodox icons