Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa), wooden Orthodox icon 15 × 10 cm, made in Georgia – front view
Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa), wooden Orthodox icon made in Georgia – additional view

Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa) – Orthodox Wooden Icon, 15 × 10 cm | Made in Georgia

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Bring the protection and maternal care of the Most Holy Theotokos into your home with this wooden Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, also known as the Portaitissa ("Keeper of the Gate"). Measuring 15 × 10 cm, it is handcrafted in Georgia and carries Georgian inscriptions identifying the Mother of God.

The Iveron Icon is easily recognized by the wound on the Theotokos' cheek. According to Holy Tradition, during the period of iconoclasm a soldier struck the icon with a spear, and blood flowed from the wound. The icon was entrusted to the sea to save it, and it later arrived miraculously at Mount Athos, where it was received by the Georgian monk Saint Gabriel of Iveron. It remains at the Iveron Monastery, founded by Georgian monks, to this day.

For Orthodox Christians, and especially for Georgians, the Iveron Icon is one of the most beloved images of the Mother of God, venerated as a guardian of homes, families and travelers.

Product Details

  • Icon: Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa)
  • Size: 15 × 10 cm (5.9 × 3.9 in)
  • Material: Natural wood with printed icon image and protective finish
  • Details: Gold-tone halo, Georgian inscriptions, dark painted edges
  • Display: Stands on a shelf or prayer corner, or hangs on the wall
  • Origin: Made in Georgia

Features

  • Traditional Iveron iconography with the characteristic wound on the Theotokos' cheek
  • Handcrafted by an icon workshop in Georgia
  • Lightweight and easy to place in any prayer corner
  • Protective finish preserves the colors

Perfect For

  • Home prayer corners and blessing of a new home
  • Baptism, Chrismation and name day gifts
  • Wedding gifts and family blessings
  • Georgian Orthodox families and parishes
  • Nativity and Pascha gifts

Care Instructions

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture, direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve the wood and colors.

All orders are shipped via Canada Post (Expedited Parcel or Xpresspost) within Canada and the United States. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on destination.