Saint Anna Icon

This hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint Anna with the Virgin Mary depicts the mother of the Theotokos tenderly embracing the young Mary. The intimate composition emphasizes the loving bond between mother and daughter and reflects Saint Anna’s honored place in the history of the Incarnation. Hand-painted in the Byzantine tradition using egg tempera on plywood, the icon features a luminous 23 karat gold-leaf halo and a protective varnish finish.

Saint Anna is traditionally honored as the mother of the Most Holy Theotokos and grandmother of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this icon, she is shown holding the young Virgin Mary close to her, creating a tender image of maternal love and care.

 Saint Anna’s loving embrace emphasizes the family lineage through which the mystery of the Incarnation unfolds.

The 23 karat gold-leaf halo signifies holiness and heavenly glory, following the long-standing tradition of using gold to represent the radiant reality of the divine Kingdom.

July 25 — Feast of Saint Anna, Mother of the Theotokos.

-A thoughtful gift for mothers and grandmothers

-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner

-A suitable name-day or feast-day gift

-A meaningful gift for an Orthodox Christian family

-A treasured addition to a collection of hand-painted icons