The icon of the Most Holy Theotokos Kazanska is probably the second most venerated icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Russian Orthodox Church, after the Vladimir icon of the Mother of God. Its appearance in 1579 in Kazan, as well as its disappearance, are shrouded in many mysteries and legends. Two of the most famous miraculous copies are located in Moscow in the Kazan icon of the Mother of God Church on Red Square and in the famous “Kazan Cathedral” in Saint Petersburg.
A triptych is a work of art composed of three connected parts, most often painted or carved, which together form a single whole. In Christian art, especially in the Middle Ages, the triptych was used as an altarpiece or part of an iconostasis.
The central part is usually the largest and depicts the main scene—most often Jesus Christ, the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God), or saints of our Church.
The side panels are foldable and typically feature saints, angels, or the Lord and the Theotokos.
It is practical for transport, which made it popular in the Middle Ages among traveling believers and priests.
Our triptych is made from the finest pieces of ash wood, using icon-painting craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine and medieval originals.
It is produced by metal casting and careful hand-finishing, enriched with 24-karat gold and 925 silver.
It is painted with epoxy resins and decorated with zircons.
If you wish to give your triptych as a gift, you can also choose a ceremonial gift box.
The dimensions of the triptych are: 220x255x32 mm.
