Oil icon "Semistrelnaya" with gold leaf

The icon of the Mother of God "Semistrelnaya" with oil painting and gold leaf gilding is an image of great sorrow, mercy and intercession. The Mother of God is depicted with seven swords piercing her heart, symbols of the suffering She endured in the name of love and the salvation of mankind. Virgo's gaze is soulful, full of quiet sorrow and at the same time inner strength. Each stroke is painted with iconographic precision, preserving the canonicity of the image and conveying emotional depth. The halo, decorated with sparkling decorative elements and pearl inserts, seems to radiate the light of grace.

The icon is made on gold leaf, manually applied to a traditional oil painting. Gold symbolizes the uncreated light and the eternity of the Kingdom of Heaven. The image is framed by a luxurious kiosk with voluminous carvings and patinated gilding, emphasizing the solemnity of the composition. Thanks to the combination of hand-painted, gold and inlays, the icon has a unique visual depth: the light glides over the relief details, accentuating the most important parts of the image.

"Semistrelnaya" is considered one of the most powerful icons of intercession, protecting from hostility, anger, disagreement and mental pain. She is placed in the house to preserve peace, in the prayer room for personal protection and comfort. This icon is not only a deep spiritual symbol, but also an object of high artistic merit, which will become a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation.

The celebration of the Semistrelnaya icon takes place on August 26 in a new style.