Theme of the Mother of God
Zarvanytsia
Comfort and Consolation
Comfort and Consolation
About the Icon:
Origin: Miraculous icon of the Mother of God found in the village of Zarvanytsia
Date: 2012
Medium: Egg tempera and acrylic, decorative fabric tape, Swarovski crystal, gold on prepared wood panel
Description: This icon is a focal point of the largest pilgrimage sites in Ukraine, often referred to as the "Lourdes of Ukraine."
Comfort and Consolation
Comfort and Consolation
Comfort and Consolation
About the Icon:
Origin: Contemporary icon in traditional style
Date: 2025
Medium: Egg tempera, gold, aluminum, white tulle fabric on prepared wood panel with Swarovski crystals
Description: This icon represents the Virgin Mary gently embracing the Christ Child, offering comfort and reassurance. It draws on ancient types while speaking to contemporary spiritual longing.
Yaroslavl Mother of God
Comfort and Consolation
Vyzhorodska - Tenderness
About the Icon:
Origin: Yaroslavl, 13th century (prototype)
Date: 2017
Medium: Egg tempera, Swarovski crystal and gold on prepared wood panel
Description: This icon shows the Virgin tenderly touching cheeks with the Christ Child, who is holding her outer garment with his left hand and touching her chin with the other. Christ's feet are together emphasizing his divine, perfect and composed nature.
Vyzhorodska - Tenderness
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
Vyzhorodska - Tenderness
About the Icon:
Origin: Kyivan Rus' 12th-century prototype
Date: 2008
Medium: Egg tempera and gold on prepared wood panel
Description: This icon type shows the Mother of God tenderly touching cheeks with the Christ Child. It is an early example of the Eleousa (Merciful) type, symbolizing divine compassion and maternal love.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
About the Icon:
Origin: 15th century (Attributed to the Cretan master, Andreas Ritzos, who established the archetype of the original icon in Rome)
Date: 2007
Medium: Egg tempera, sapphires and gold on prepared wood panel
Description: This icon presents the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel who carry
About the Icon:
Origin: 15th century (Attributed to the Cretan master, Andreas Ritzos, who established the archetype of the original icon in Rome)
Date: 2007
Medium: Egg tempera, sapphires and gold on prepared wood panel
Description: This icon presents the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel who carry the instruments of the Passion. It emphasizes Mary's role as a source of help in times of trouble. The Greek letters "MP OY" abbreviate Meter Theou (Mother of God).
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Drawing)
About the Icon:
Origin: 15th century (attributed to the Cretan master, Andreas Ritzos, who established the archetype of the original icon in Rome)
Date: 2012
Medium: Drawing on vellum paper attached to a prepared wood panel
Description: This icon presents the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel who car
About the Icon:
Origin: 15th century (attributed to the Cretan master, Andreas Ritzos, who established the archetype of the original icon in Rome)
Date: 2012
Medium: Drawing on vellum paper attached to a prepared wood panel
Description: This icon presents the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel who carry the instruments of the Passion. It emphasizes Mary's role as a source of help in times of tromble. The Greek letters "MP OY" abbreviate Meter Theou (Mother of God).
Mother of God (MPOY)
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
Mother of God (MPOY)
About the Icon:
Origin: Byzantine style
Date: 2016
Medium: Prepared wood panel, gold and ink drawing
Description: Mary is shown enthroned with the Christ Child, symbolizing her role as Theotokos-Mother of God and Queen of Heaven.
Annunciation
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
Mother of God (MPOY)
About the Icon:
Origin: Kyiv, early 12th c. Festal icon
Date: 2025
Medium: Egg tempera and gold on wood panel
Description: This icon depicts the Archangel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. The composition emphasizes the moment of divine encounter and Mary's humble, obedient response. It is
About the Icon:
Origin: Kyiv, early 12th c. Festal icon
Date: 2025
Medium: Egg tempera and gold on wood panel
Description: This icon depicts the Archangel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. The composition emphasizes the moment of divine encounter and Mary's humble, obedient response. It is a central moment in salvation history, marking the Incarnation.
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
About the Icon:
Origin: 11th-century style (inspired by the Kyiv Sophia Cathedral apse, Ukraine)
Date: 2024
Medium: Egg tempera and gold on prepared wood panel with Swarovski crystals
Description: The Virgin is depicted in the Oranta (Praying) pose, with raised hands in intercession, flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel, she stands as a sign of divine protection over the people of Kyiv.
Glykophilousa (Sweet - Kissing) Mother of God
Glykophilousa (Sweet - Kissing) Mother of God
Oranta with Archangels Michael and Gabriel Triptych
About the Icon:
Origin: Mount Athos, 12th-century prototype
Date: 2024
Medium: Egg tempera, gold, aluminum on wood panel with Swarovski crystals
Description: This icon shows the Virgin Mary pressing her cheek lovingly to the Christ Child's face. The Glykophilousa type highlights the intimacy of divine love, with deep emotional resonance.
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