“Where Has Your Beauty Gone?” Handmade Wooden Icon – Virgin Mary at the Cross, 14×20 cm

Description

A handmade wooden icon depicting the Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross, sorrowfully embracing the wounded feet of the Crucified Jesus Christ. The Greek inscription reads “Where has Your beauty gone?”, expressing profound grief before the suffering of Christ.

This deeply moving Byzantine scene portrays the immeasurable sorrow of the Theotokos, who remained beside Her Son during His Crucifixion. It symbolises a mother’s unconditional love, unwavering faith, patience, sacrifice and hope in the Resurrection.

The wounds on the hands and feet of Christ recall His sacrifice for the salvation of humanity, while the tender posture of the Virgin Mary expresses the inseparable connection between maternal love and the Passion of Christ.

A meaningful Orthodox icon for a home prayer corner and a thoughtful religious gift carrying a profound spiritual message.