Holy Foremother Ruth

This hand-painted Orthodox icon depicts the Holy Foremother Ruth (also known as Routh, Ρουθ), the Moabite woman from the Old Testament who left her homeland to follow her mother-in-law Naomi and to embrace the God of Israel. By her faith and loyalty, Ruth became the great-grandmother of King David and is honored in Orthodoxy as one of the ancestresses of Christ. She is a model of humility, devotion, and steadfast love.

In the Orthodox calendar, Ruth is commemorated together with the Holy Forefathers and Foremothers of Christ on the Sunday before the Nativity.

The icon of the Holy Foremother Ruth (Routh) is a thoughtful gift for women, mothers, and families, especially for those seeking to strengthen bonds of love and faithfulness. It is also suitable for weddings, new homes, and name day celebrations, reminding the faithful of the blessings that come through faith and loyalty to God.