{"product_id":"iveron-icon-mother-of-god-portaitissa-wooden-15x10-made-in-georgia","title":"Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa) – Orthodox Wooden Icon, 15 × 10 cm | Made in Georgia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the protection and maternal care of the Most Holy Theotokos into your home with this \u003cstrong\u003ewooden Iveron Icon of the Mother of God\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003ePortaitissa\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Keeper of the Gate\"). Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e15 × 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries Georgian inscriptions identifying the Mother of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIcon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (Portaitissa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 10 cm (5.9 × 3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood with printed icon image and protective finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone halo, Georgian inscriptions, dark painted edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stands on a shelf or prayer corner, or hangs on the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Iveron iconography with the characteristic wound on the Theotokos' cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by an icon workshop in Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy to place in any prayer corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective finish preserves the colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome prayer corners and blessing of a new home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaptism, Chrismation and name day gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding gifts and family blessings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgian Orthodox families and parishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNativity and Pascha gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture, direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve the wood and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Icon Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075917631683,"sku":"ICO-MOG-MD-046","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/6982\/5475\/files\/20260828_161610.jpg?v=1788202149","url":"https:\/\/www.churchiconstore.com\/products\/iveron-icon-mother-of-god-portaitissa-wooden-15x10-made-in-georgia","provider":"Church Icon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}