Virgin Mary The Unfading Rose Icon

This is a silkscreen reproduction with gold leaf and hand-painted details, crafted according to tradition. It depicts the Virgin Mary, the Unfading Rose (also known as Theotokos Amarantos Rodos, Panagia Amarantos), one of the poetic and symbolic titles of the Theotokos. The Mother of God is honored as the “unfading rose,” a sign of her purity, incorruption, and eternal intercession for the faithful.

Above her head are the Greek letters MP ΘΥ (Meter Theou), meaning “Mother of God.” The Christ Child, when present in this icon type, bears the letters IC XC, an abbreviation of “Jesus Christ,” with His halo inscribed Ω Ο Ν (Omega, Omicron, Nu) – “He Who Is,” proclaiming His divinity.

The hymn to the Virgin Mary as the “Unfading Rose” comes from the Orthodox liturgical tradition, where she is praised as a blossom that never withers, symbolizing her eternal beauty, purity, and holiness.

In the Orthodox calendar, this title of the Mother of God is honored in connection with the feasts of the Theotokos, especially during Great Lent and Pascha, when hymns call upon her as the unfading flower of incorruption.

The icon of the Virgin Mary the Unfading Rose is a meaningful gift for mothers, brides, new families, and those seeking purity and grace. It is also suitable for new homes, baptisms, and name days, serving as a reminder of the Theotokos’ unfailing intercession.