Hand-Painted Icon of Theotokos Sweet Loving (Eleusa)

This hand-painted icon of the Theotokos Sweet Loving (Eleusa) portrays one of the most tender and heartfelt images of the Mother of God. In this sacred depiction, the Virgin Mary gently presses her cheek to the face of the Christ Child, symbolizing pure love, compassion, and the unity between heaven and earth.

🕊️ The Eleusa type — meaning “The Merciful” or “The Tender One” — has been cherished since the early centuries of Christianity. It reminds the faithful of God’s boundless mercy and the gentle, motherly intercession of the Virgin Mary.
💫 Icons of this kind were beloved throughout Byzantium and Russia, believed to bring peace to families, healing to hearts, and protection to homes.

🎨 Painted prayerfully by hand using traditional Orthodox techniques, natural pigments, and genuine gold leaf on a solid wooden panel. Each brushstroke carries the depth of faith and the warmth of sacred beauty.
🙏 Perfect for your home altar, prayer space, or as a heartfelt spiritual gift for someone you love.
📦 Ready to ship — this handmade icon is completed and waiting to fill your home with serenity and divine grace.

✨ Let the gentle embrace of the Mother and Child bring peace and love into your heart — add this sacred icon to your cart today and welcome their blessing into your home.