Virgin and Jesus – Large

This hand-painted Orthodox icon depicts the Theotokos Tenderness (also known as Eleusa, Umilenie, Virgin of Tenderness), one of the most beloved images of the Mother of God. The Virgin Mary is shown pressing her cheek to the Child Jesus, expressing deep love, compassion, and the bond between Mother and Son. This icon reminds the faithful of God’s mercy and the tender intercession of the Theotokos.

The Theotokos Tenderness is celebrated in the Orthodox tradition on several feast days, with local venerated wonderworking icons of this type honored throughout the year, particularly in Russia, Greece, and the Balkans.

The Virgin and Jesus Icon (Eleusa, Umilenie) is a cherished gift for mothers, families, weddings, and baptisms, symbolizing maternal care, unity, and divine blessing. It is especially recommended for new homes, where the intercession of the Theotokos is invoked for peace and protection.