Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection

Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection on a unique handmade carved silkscreen icon, printed on gold-plated canvas.

The back side of the icon includes a wax-sealed certificate of authenticity.

It can be easily hung on the wall through a special opening on the back.

For icons sized 15×19 cm and 18.5×25 cm:
They can also be placed on any surface thanks to their wooden stand.

For the icon sized 28×38 cm:
It features a leather cord for easy hanging.
A luxury gift box is included in the 28×38 cm size — an ideal present for weddings or votive offerings.

Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection
The icon of the Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection is one of the most revered and miracle-working icons of the Theotokos. It is kept at the Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou on Mount Athos and is regarded as the special guardian and defender not only of the monks of the monastery but also of all the faithful who call upon her with faith and love.

The icon bears this title because the Mother of God has performed many miracles through it, especially during times of danger, war, and illness. Many believers testify that the Virgin Mary has appeared through this icon, offering her powerful protection and motherly comfort to those who seek her help.

Her face in the icon radiates peace and tenderness, while her gaze conveys strength and consolation. The Holy Monastery celebrates the feast of the Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection on October 21, a day of great joy and blessing for the monks and the pilgrims who venerate her.

Apolytikion of the Virgin Mary the Formidable Protection

Unshamable protection of Christians,
unchanging intercessor before the Creator,
do not disregard the voices of sinners who pray to you;
but in your goodness, hasten to help us who cry out to you in faith:
Be quick to intercede,
make speed to supplicate,
O Theotokos, who ever protects
those who honor you.

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