Theotokos of the Sign Icon – Agia Napa

This is a silkscreen reproduction with gold leaf and hand-painted details, crafted according to tradition. It depicts the Theotokos of the Sign (also known as Platytera, Oranta, Panagia Agia Napa), one of the most ancient and beloved Marian icon types. The Virgin Mary is shown in prayer with her hands raised, while on her chest appears the Christ Child in a medallion, symbolizing the Incarnation.

Above her head are the Greek letters MP ΘΥ (Meter Theou), meaning “Mother of God.” Next to Christ’s head are the letters IC XC, the abbreviation for “Jesus Christ.” Inside His halo is the cross inscribed with Ω Ο Ν (Omega, Omicron, Nu), meaning “He Who Is,” affirming His divinity as revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14.

The Theotokos of the Sign emphasizes the prophecy of Isaiah: “The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son” (Isaiah 7:14). This icon expresses the mystery of the Incarnation and the role of the Mother of God as the one who bore Christ for the salvation of the world.

In the Orthodox calendar, this type of icon is especially honored on the Feast of the Theotokos of the Sign (November 27), and it is beloved in both Greek and Slavic traditions.

The Theotokos of the Sign – Agia Napa icon is a powerful gift for mothers, families, new homes, weddings, and baptisms, offering protection, blessing, and the intercession of the Mother of God. It is especially suitable for prayer corners as a reminder of God’s presence and mercy.