St Mary of Egypt Icon

This hand-painted Orthodox icon is created in Bulgaria using the traditional egg tempera technique on a solid wood panel. Genuine gold leaf is applied by hand, creating a radiant background that reflects divine light. Every detail is carefully hand-painted according to Orthodox tradition. The icon is varnished for protection, includes a certificate of authenticity, and is carefully packaged for safe delivery with express worldwide shipping.

Iconography and Symbolism
The St Mary of Egypt Icon (also known as Mary of Egypt; Greek: Ὁσία Μαρία ἡ Αἰγυπτία) depicts one of the most powerful examples of repentance in Christian tradition. After a life of sin, she experienced a deep spiritual conversion and withdrew into the desert, where she lived in prayer, fasting, and complete dedication to God.

She is usually shown as a thin, aged ascetic with long hair, often covering her body, symbolizing her life of extreme humility and renunciation. Her image reflects transformation, repentance, and the possibility of renewal through God’s grace.

Her story is especially remembered during Great Lent, when her life is read as a call to repentance and spiritual awakening. The gold background represents divine mercy and the light that transforms even the most broken life.

Feast Day
April 1 (Orthodox calendar) and the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent.

Gift Suggestions
– A meaningful icon for repentance and spiritual renewal
– A powerful gift during Great Lent
– A symbol of hope for those seeking a new beginning
– A valuable addition to ascetic and monastic icon collections