Archangel Michael of Mantamados

Holy Virgin Mary Axion Esti

$79.00

The Story Behind This Icon:

On June 11, 980 AD, as a group of monks were conducting an all-night vigil before the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they noticed a monk whom they did not recognize, standing on the right of the icon. This unidentified monk began to chant the beautiful hymn written by St. Cosmas, with the addition of the words "Axion Esti os Alethos Makarizin Se Tin Theotokon", which means "It is worthy to bless Thee, Theotokos the ever blessed and most pure Virgin and Mother of God".

The monk explained to the others that he was the Archangel Gabriel and that these words should be added to the hymn. The Archangel vanished from their sight. Since that day, the additional words to the hymn of St. Cosmas have been sung by all Orthodox Christians around the world. The icon of the Blessed Mother Axion Esti, which is said to be miraculous, is still venerated today in the Cathedral of Mount Athos in Greece.

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This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	2.3 lb (1kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
2" (5 cm)	5.2 lb (2.3 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos - Athonite

Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos

$79.00

The Story Behind This Icon:

This icon is a replica of the original Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos, a miraculous wall-painting/icon found in the Docheiariou Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece dating to the 11^th century. Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos is known for responding quickly to prayers.

In 1646, a monk of the monastery lost his sight after disobeying for the second time the voice of the Icon (which he initially believed was from a human being) commanding him not to pass by the Icon with the smoke from his lighted torch. Following the loss of his sight, the monk spent his days in front of the Icon praying to the Holy Virgin Mary for forgiveness. His prayers were granted when, for the third time he heard a voice from the Icon: “Today I give you your sight and from this time on, do not pass through here with lighted torches, I am the Guardian of this monastery and I respond quickly to those who call me. From now on my name is “Gorgoepikoos” (She Who Is Quick to Hear)." Since then, the Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos has responded to many prayers with miracles.

The icon is remembered by the church on October 1.

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This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

Dimension: 3.9" x 5.5" (10 x 14 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
0.6" (1.5 cm)	0.2 lb (0.1 kg)	Level	NA

Dimension: 5.5" x 7.7" (14 x 19.5 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
0.8" (2 cm)	0.6 lb (0.3 kg)	Level	NA

Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	2.3 lb (1 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 9.8" x 13" (25 x 33 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	3.1 lb (1.4 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
2" (5 cm)	5.2 lb (2.3 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

MASTERPIECE

This icon of the Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos is amazing, exceptional, and truly impressive. I do not have enough words to express what my wife and I feel about it. We can't stop beholding its beauty.The packaging was great, too. May the Most-Holy Theotokos quickly hears your prayers and protects you!

Quick to Hear

I cannot speak highly enough about the quality and craftsmanship of Athonite icons. Panagia Gorgoepikoos is an extremely special icon for my famil and not easy to find. Indeed,“She who is quick to hear” is a blessing for all. Thank you, Athonite Icons for bringing the Holy Mountain to us.

Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos

All of Athonite icons are of superior quality. The 22 Karate gold leaf is lovely, rich and warm. I wanted to buy all of them when I saw the exhibit at our festival. However, I already had a wall full of icons and barely room for one more.

I spotted a small icon which I had read about and heard this icon had preformed many miracles. I especially liked that this icon was given the name
“She Who Is Quick to Hear”. Since I have an impatient nature, and I thought of one more place to set her so my prayers might be heard, I took her home with me.

Thank you Angelica for helping me with my purchase. Your knowledge of the many icons helped me find the perfect addition to my collection.

May God Bless your entire family!
Vicki

Panagia Eleoussa

$79.00

This icon is also available in smaller dimensions, as our Mother of God icon.

The Story Behind This Icon:

The icon of the Panagia Eleoussa (also Virgin of Tenderness) is known for showing mercy. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus Christ who is nestling against her cheek and wraps his arm around His Mother’s neck. The term “Eleoussa” translates from the Greek “to show mercy”.

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This icon of the Panagia Eleoussa is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection “Icons from Mount Athos”, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.

This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	2.3 lb (1kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
2" (5 cm)	5.2 lb (2.3 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

Gorgeous!

Lovely icon. Great quality. A must have!

Thank you!

I recently ordered three icons for our home, and all of them were shipped on time, and with such care. Thank you Athonite for creating such beautiful icons, we have purchased icons in the past and they are always so amazing and beautiful, thank you!

Amazing quality!

The Icon

I am an iconophile. This is one of the best icons I have ever seen. I bought it as a gift to a friend. My friend and everyone who saw it loved it. I am going to order another one soon. Actually, I would like my next order to be 3ft sized. I love this icon!!! It is perfect!

My first icons and they’re perfect.

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Panagia Portaitissa

$120.00

The Story Behind This Icon:

This icon is a replica of the original icon, found above the gates of the Iviron Monastery in Mount Athos, Greece.

Perhaps one of the most treasured icons on Mount Athos, Greece and throughout the world, Panagia Portaitissa is connected to a rich history and a plethora of miracles. During the years of the Byzantine Iconoclasm (8^th & 9^th century), a widow and her son threw the Icon into the sea in an effort to save it from being burnt and destroyed by the soldiers of the Emperor Theophilus. Instead of sinking, the Icon stood upright and travelled through the sea. Deeply moved by this scene, the widow’s son dedicated himself to God and later settled in Mount Athos where he told the story to other monks.

About a century later, the monks of the Iviron Monastery in Mount Athos saw for several days a column of light extending from the sea to the heavens. The mystery was revealed by the Holy Mother of God Herself, who urged Gabriel, a monk of the monastery, to walk on the waters (as if it were land) and bring the Icon back to shore. The monks built a chapel and zealously worshipped the icon every day. Despite this, after its installation in the altar, the icon repeatedly disappeared from the chapel and was always found above the gate of the monastery. The Holy Virgin Mary appeared to monk Gabriel again, to tell him that this was the place she had chosen, so that she could protect the monks, and not be protected by them. The icon has since then taken the name “Portaitissa” (The Keeper of the Portal).

According to legend, a pirate once struck the icon with his sword and blood began to flow from the Virgin’s cheek. Shaken by this miracle, the soldier instantly repented and started a monastic life. Since then, all copies of the Icon have depicted Her with a scar and blood on Her cheek.

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This icon is made of solid, natural limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	2.3 lb (1kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
2" (5 cm)	5.2 lb (2.3 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

Amazing quality

I bought mine from St. George Houston’s Medfest.It’s not cheap, but I haven’t seen anything as beautiful.
Well worth every penny. God Bless Y’all and thank you.

You feel the presence

I purchased this icon for a friend as a gift a few months ago. When the package arrived I was impressed with the quality of how everything was put together. After unboxing the icon I wish I purchased one for myself. Truly so vibrant and well written you get pulled into the icon and feel the presence of the Mother of God. I hate mentioning price, but it really is fair price considering the quality and how the traditions of iconography seem to be met. I should have written a review months ago, but life became hectic. I decided to return for 2 more icons for my wife and I.... Here is the review!

So Happy!

I bought the 7.9" x 11" icon last week and not only did it arrive the next day, but it was in excellent condition! The icon is truly impressive in person, with the gold background and the heavy wood, you can really tell it's excellent quality. You get what you pay for! I placed it by the entryway and now I'm trying to decide which other one I would like to buy.

Theotokos Gerontissa

$59.00

The Story Behind This Icon:

The original icon is found in the Holy Monastery Pantokratoros on Mount Athos, Greece.

Theotokos Gerontissa is the only Icon depicting the Virgin Mary in full stature and alone. The Icon was brought to Mount Athos from Constantinople with the purpose of establishing a monastery. It miraculously moved three times from the place it was originally placed to its current location before the builders finally decided to leave it on the site The Theotokos had selected. Since then, countless miracles have occurred:

I. Once there lived a monk who received a revelation about his impending end. Before death, he wanted to be communed in the Holy Mysteries of Christ and he asked the serving priest to hasten the end of the Service, but the priest would not respect his request and continued to perform the Service at a slow pace. Suddenly a threatening voice coming from this icon of the Mother of God was heard, ordering the priest to do as the monk wished.

II. Another miracle occurred when through the prayers of the head of the monastery, the empty oil jars of the monastery were suddenly found filled with oil. In memory of the miracle, a jar was added on the silver cover of the icon when it was later refurbished.

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This icon of the Theotokos Gerontissa is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection “Icons from Mount Athos”, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.

This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!

Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.

Dimension: 3.9" x 7.9" (10 x 20 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
0.8" (2 cm)	0.5 lb (0.2 kg)	Recessed	NA

Dimension: 5.9" x 11.8" (15 x 30 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.6" (4 cm)	1.6 lb (0.7 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimension: 7.5" x 13.8" (19 x 35 cm)

Width	Weight	Style	Backside Braces
1.8" (4.5 cm)	2.5 lb (1.2 kg)	Recessed	Wood

Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

Theotokos Gerontissa

Our package has arrived and the perfection of every detail is incredible. We were expecting something beautiful, we received beauty beyond our expectations. Above all the gift case, the ribbon to remove the icon without touching the gold. It is evident you love your Icons and the holy Persons they depict. Your reverence, affection, sense of beauty and perfection of detail are all present in the Icons I received.

God reward you! I am about to order another one or two

Archangel Michael of Mantamados

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