Description
This icon is one of the great treasures of the New Valaam Monastery in Finland. The wonderworking icon features the Theotokos standing on a cloud, holding Christ, in the Hodegetria ("she who shows the way") style.
The icon was painted at Valaam Monastery in Russia in a naturalistic style that was popular in the late 19th century. It survived the two World Wars and was taken to Finland for safe-keeping, where it remains today. In 1987, the Church of Finland established its feast day on August 7.
Details
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August |
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1x2 |
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Portrait |
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
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SHIPPING
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RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions apply. Please visit our Return Policy page for more information.
Customer Reviews
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Icon
Bought this icon twice and both times the icon peeled, held it back together with clear tape. Besides that, I love this icon ----- Legacy Icons Response: Please contact customer support for a replacement!
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Joyful
I was delighted to discover the icon of the Theotokos of Valaam. It is wonderfully made and arrived packaged with such care. There is great joy associated with this icon.
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wonderful
Very good quality, exactly what I was expecting
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lovely
Lovely icon though very dully finished, not as high a gold as in the sample photos. Also, promised discount not applied. Techno/behemoth umbrella under which Legacy Icons operates makes false promises Legacy Icon does not keep. That's a problem, amigos.
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amazing
I asked Legacy to make this icon into a diptych, along with thw Sinai Chrost icon. Stunning, I pray before it daily... a piece of Valaam in my house!
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If you are looking for a gift...
If you need a gift for any occasion the Valaam Icon of the Mother of God is definitely something to consider.
