Pieta Icon – Theotokos Lamentation

This is a premium quality silkscreen icon, handmade with gold leaf on cotton canvas and mounted on solid natural carved wood. Halos, inscriptions, and ornaments are hand-painted, while the image is varnished for long-lasting protection. The icon is ready for hanging, featuring a leather strap on the back, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Iconography & Symbolism
The Pieta Icon – known in Orthodox tradition as the Lamentation of the Theotokos – depicts the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of her Son after His Crucifixion. This icon expresses the deep sorrow of the Mother of God, yet also reflects her unwavering faith in God’s plan of salvation.

In Orthodox iconography, this type is related to the Epitaphios Threnos (Lamentation at the Tomb), which is central to Holy Week services. Unlike the Western “Pietà,” which developed later in Catholic art, the Orthodox version emphasizes not only grief but also the mystery of redemption and the hope of the Resurrection.

Above Mary appear the letters MP ΘΥ (Meter Theou) – “Mother of God.” Christ is shown with His halo inscribed with the cross and the letters Ω Ο Ν (Omega, Omicron, Nu) – “He Who Is.”

Feast Day
This icon is especially venerated during Holy Friday and Holy Saturday, in remembrance of Christ’s burial.

Suitable Gift For:

• Families seeking comfort in times of grief or loss

• Orthodox Christians devoted to Holy Week traditions

• Prayer corners as a reminder of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection

• Consolation for widows, mothers, and those who mourn

• Baptisms and name days connected with Marian devotion