Mother-of-pearl icon "Our Lady of Vladimir" in a gold frame

Traditionally, the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God is considered the patroness of the Russian state. The image representing the Mother of God with the infant Jesus in her arms was, it is believed, created by the Apostle Luke on part of the table at which the Holy Family gathered at the time when Christ was a child.

The icon got to Vladimir Russia thanks to Andrei Bogolyubsky, who took it out of Kiev. On the way, during a night rest, the prince was visited by the Mother of God herself, who wished that the icon would remain in Vladimir. The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was erected in the place of the miraculous vision. On September 8, 1395, a meeting of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God took place in Moscow, which was awaiting an attack by the Tatar-Mongols. On the same day, a Majestic Wife appeared to the Mongol Khan, ordering him to leave Russia. Khan could not disobey the order of the defender of the Orthodox, fearing Heavenly retribution. So on September 8, it began to be celebrated as the Presentation of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The Vladimir icon of the Mother of God protects not only the Fatherland, but also the faithful. She is asked to strengthen her spirit, protect her from diseases and misfortunes, drive away dark thoughts, set her on the path of faith and strengthen the bonds of marriage. In addition to September 8, the days of veneration of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God are considered June 3 and July 6.

If you have not found the right icon, then you can place an order for production, having previously agreed on the image, design and size. The size of the icon can be individual and is not limited to the sizes presented in the online store. Depending on the complexity and complexity of the manufacture, the execution period is from 2.5 weeks.