Metal candle holder for a single candle with an image of Theotokos Athonitissa. The base is artificially aged in order to emphasize the metal carvings.
Size: 8x5x6 cm
Mother of God Athonitissa
This icon of the Theotokos Athonitissa depicts the Mother of God as the protectress of the Holy Mountain. She is depicted wearing the vestments of an Abbess while standing atop Mount Athos. At her feet can be seen all of the monasteries of the Holy Mountain, while to her left and right are depicted several of the countless Saints of Athos.
The Church celebrates this icon on the 28th of August.
