Theotokos of Kazan Icon (decorated halos)

This is a silkscreen reproduction with gold leaf and hand-painted details, crafted according to tradition. It depicts the Theotokos of Kazan (also known as the Our Lady of Kazan, Panagia Kazanskaya), one of the most beloved and widely venerated Marian icons in the Orthodox Church. The icon is considered a protectress of Russia and a guardian of families and homes.

The Theotokos is shown half-length, tenderly holding the Christ Child. Above her head are the Greek letters MP ΘΥ (Meter Theou), meaning “Mother of God.” Beside Christ appear the letters IC XC, the abbreviation for “Jesus Christ,” while His halo bears the cross inscribed with Ω Ο Ν (Omega, Omicron, Nu), meaning “He Who Is,” affirming His divine nature.

The original icon was miraculously discovered in Kazan in 1579 and soon became a national palladium of the Russian people. Copies of the Kazan icon spread throughout the Orthodox world, bringing comfort, healing, and protection to countless faithful.

In the Orthodox calendar, the Theotokos of Kazan is commemorated on July 21 and November 4.

The icon of the Theotokos of Kazan is a meaningful gift for families, new homes, weddings, and baptisms, as well as for those seeking the intercession and protection of the Mother of God. It is especially cherished as a blessing for households and as a traditional gift for Orthodox Christians of Russian heritage.