Icon of The Mother of God of the Seven Arrows

30х25х2 cm.

 

ceramic tile, levkas, tempera, gilt (999 gold purity)

The image of the Mother of God with swords symbolizes the deep grief, sorrow, and suffering that the Virgin Mary experienced during her life on earth. This icon was most often invoked during wars to protect the homeland from invaders so that sons and husbands would return home healthy and unharmed.