Pietà Icon (polished gold halos)

The Pietà Icon presents one of the most deeply moving images of Christ’s Passion: the Virgin Mary holding and embracing the body of her crucified Son. Christ is shown resting in His Mother’s arms, while Mary bends tenderly toward Him in an expression of profound sorrow, love, and compassion. This icon is created using traditional egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel. 24K genuine gold leaf, detailed gilding, polished gold, and decorated halos bring a luminous sacred quality to the composition.

Iconography and Symbolism

The Pietà focuses on the profound mystery of Christ’s Passion through the relationship between the Mother and her Son. The Virgin Mary supports Christ’s body after His Crucifixion, expressing both maternal love and participation in the sorrow of His Passion. The Cross visible behind the figures establishes the scene within the mystery of the Crucifixion. The composition therefore brings together sorrow, sacrifice, love, and hope, inviting prayerful contemplation of Christ’s Passion and His triumph over death.

Feast Day

Great and Holy Friday — Commemoration of the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ

Gift Suggestions

-Home prayer corners
-Priests, deacons, and monastics
-Memorial and devotional gifts
-Easter and Pascha gifts for family members and loved ones