Monastery Icons Windows into Heaven Portrait of Mary & Baby Jesus Sealed Vintage

Monastery Icons Windows into Heaven Portrait of Mary & Baby Jesus Sealed Vintage Painted by one of the monks of the Holy Protection Orthodox Monastery in Geneva, Nebraska Picture on a wooden plaque 9" High x 7 1/2" Wide x 1/2" Deep Religious icon of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus, known as Virgin Enthroned or Theotokos Enthroned Mounted on wood, following Byzantine art traditions Mary is depicted seated on a throne, signifying her role as the Queen of Heaven The infant Jesus sits on Mary's lap, representing the Throne of Wisdom The style is typical of Greek Orthodox icons, with radiant colors and fine detail The border is decorated with crosses, a common motif in Christian iconography Such icons are venerated in religious settings and may be used in processions or displayed in chapels. There is a rip in the back of the plastic covering Hanging hole in the back From a Smoke-Free and Pet-Free home