Christ and Theotokos Icon Set - Y034

This matching icon set of Christ Pantocrator and the Theotokos, commissioned for Legacy Icons from the Ukrainian iconographer Tatiana Liulko, unites the majesty of Christ the Almighty with the tender love of His Mother, making a fitting pair for any prayer corner or church space.

Christ Pantocrator

Pantocrator, "Almighty," is one of the many names of God used in the Bible. It refers to Christ as Sabaoth, "Lord of Hosts," the ruler of all and the sustainer of the universe. This image of Christ is the most widely used subject in all of Orthodox Christianity, appearing on the domes and iconostases of churches, as well as on panel icons in homes and chapels everywhere.

The Lord appears serious, sometimes even stern, yet dispassionate as the eternal God. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. As the Word Incarnate, He holds a Gospel book. When the book is open, it signifies Christ as the Teacher; when it is closed, He is the Judge, with the final verdict known only to Himself.

The Theotokos

As King David once sang, "The queen stood at Your right hand in apparel interwoven with gold, and adorned and embroidered with various colors" (Psalm 44:10, Orthodox Study Bible). This icon presents just such a vision, with the Theotokos and her Son Jesus Christ in the robes of royalty, her cheek pressed close to her Child in the tender Γλυκοφιλούσα—Glykophilousa, or "sweet-kissing"—tradition.

Rendered in a palette of deep blue and gold, this icon calls to mind the boundless love of the Theotokos for her Son — and by extension, her tenderness toward all who venerate her.

With its elegant style and harmonious color scheme, this set makes a perfect addition or centerpiece for prayer corners and church spaces alike, and a meaningful gift for a baptism, name-day, or chrismation.