Panagia Portaitissa Iviron Theotokos Medal Keeper of the Gate Orthodox Orthodox Icon Bronze Pendant Religious

According to the Eastern Orthodox Church tradition, the icon was painted by Luke the Evangelist, and numerous miracles have been attributed to it over the years. Something that looks like a scar on Mary’s skin has led to various traditions explaining this, but the one most commonly held by Orthodox Christians is that the icon was stabbed by a soldier in Nicaea during the period of Byzantine iconoclasm under the Emperor Theophilus (829–842). According to tradition, when the icon was stabbed, blood miraculously flowed out of the wound. The original icon is held at the Georgian Iviron Monastery on Mount Athos and is almost fully covered with gold and silver except for the faces of Virgin Mary and Christ.

This pretty medallion is crafted by me, and is composed of a quality printed image covered with a crystal clear, domed glass cabochon that protects and magnifies the image beneath.

Outer size: 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" (60x42mm)
Inner size: 1 1/8'' x 1 5/8'' (30x40mm)

***Colors may be slightly different depending on your computer's settings.

Please note that the pendant is not waterproof.
Please remove before bathing, swimming, using sauna, etc.

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