Theotokos of the Passion Icon

This beautiful hand-painted Theotokos of the Passion Icon presents the Most Holy Theotokos in a close and expressive portrait. Painted with traditional egg tempera on a thick natural wood panel and finished with gold leaf gilding and protective varnish, this compact icon is especially suited for a personal prayer corner, bedside, office, or small home altar.

The Theotokos of the Passion is an iconographic tradition centered on the participation of the Mother of God in the suffering of Christ. The Church connects this mystery with the words of the righteous Simeon, who foretold that a sword would pierce Mary’s soul as she witnessed the suffering of her Son.

The traditional red maphorion of the Theotokos emphasizes her sacred dignity, while the gold details on her garment symbolize holiness and heavenly glory. The gold leaf background represents the heavenly realm and gives the icon its luminous devotional character. The expressive modeling of the face, rich red tones, and carefully rendered details are characteristic of Byzantine-inspired icon painting.

August 13 — Icon of the Mother of God “of the Passion”

-A beautiful addition to a personal prayer corner or home altar

-A thoughtful gift for Great Lent or Holy Week

-A baptism or chrismation gift

-A compact icon suitable for bedside prayer or travel