Theotokos of the Sign Icon

Written in strict accordance with the sacred canons of Orthodox iconography, this hand-painted image of the Theotokos of the Sign (Znamenie) proclaims the supreme mystery of the Incarnation. Serving as a window into heavenly grace, this holy icon brings the prayerful protection of the Mother of God into your home icon corner (kivot), family altar, or private prayer space.

This sacred image fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah: “The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son” (Isaiah 7:14). Rooted in the early Church catacombs, this icon type is deeply venerated across the Orthodox world, most famously through the wonderworking 12th-century Novgorod Icon of the Sign. It serves as a visual confession that Mary is truly the Theotokos—the Birth-giver of God.

Iconography & Theological Symbolism

The Theotokos is depicted in the ancient Orans posture with raised hands, representing unceasing intercession for the world. Enclosed within a radiant sphere upon her breast is the pre-eternal Christ Child, holding His hand in blessing. His cruciform halo is inscribed with the Greek letters Ο ΩΝ (“The One Who Is”), affirming His full divinity, while the Greek abbreviation ΜΡ ΘΥ identifies the Holy Virgin as the Platytera ton Ouranon (“More Spacious Than the Heavens”), having contained the Uncontainable God in her womb.

The background is overlaid by hand with pure 24k gold leaf, detailed with hand-engraved sunburst patterns to reflect the uncreated Light of Tabor.

Feast Day

December 10 (Revised Julian / New Calendar) / November 27 (Julian / Old Calendar) — Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “of the Sign” (Znamenie).

Gift Suggestions

-A deeply comforting intercessory icon for pregnancy, childbirth, and mothers hoping to conceive
-A meaningful spiritual gift for those named in honor of the Mother of God
-A rich theological icon illustrating the core mystery of the Incarnation
-An essential centerpiece for daily family intercession and prayer