{"product_id":"mother-of-god-tenderness-eleousa-orthodox-icon","title":"Mother of God “Tenderness” (Eleousa) Orthodox Icon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eThis sacred icon depicts the \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMother of God of Tenderness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eEleousa\u003c\/em\u003e (“Loving Mercy”) type. In this deeply moving composition, the Christ Child rests tenderly against His Mother, expressing divine love, compassion, and intimate mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eThe Mother of God gently embraces Christ, while two angels are shown above, witnessing the mystery of the Incarnation. The posture and closeness between Mother and Child reveal both Christ’s humanity and the boundless maternal love of the Theotokos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eSpiritual Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eThe Eleousa icon emphasizes comfort, compassion, and divine mercy. Orthodox Christians pray before this icon in times of sorrow, illness, family struggles, and emotional hardship, seeking the loving intercession of the Mother of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eIt is especially cherished as an icon of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eConsolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eMaternal protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eHealing and peace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eFamily unity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eIcon Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother of God “Tenderness” (Eleousa)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eIcon Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Orthodox iconography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e12 × 9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate gold-tone decorative frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theotokos embracing the Christ Child with angels above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, luminous presentation suitable for small prayer spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sacred Icon House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097864429763,"sku":"ICO-MOG-SM-016","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/6982\/5475\/files\/20260219_204605.jpg?v=1776573932","url":"https:\/\/www.churchiconstore.com\/products\/mother-of-god-tenderness-eleousa-orthodox-icon","provider":"Church Icon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}