Our Lady of Kazan Amber Orthodox Icon

The Our Lady of Kazan icon, framed and adorned with amber decoration.

The technique used in this piece involves a multilayer volumetric image made with amber sand, carefully selected for its colors and shades. The glowing halos and the background on the canvas are adorned with large amber fragments. The prominent details of the image are decorated with amber chips. Finer elements are accentuated with glittering shine and marble chips.

The icon of Our Lady of Kazan is intended as a gift for friends and family, serving as a protective talisman for the home and family. It can be hung on a wall or placed on a stand.

Our Lady of Kazan is one of the most revered icons in the Orthodox Church.It's a condensed representation of the image of the Mother of God, painted in the iconographic style known as the Odigitria ("Directress"). The history of the icon's discovery dates back to the 16th century (1579) in Kazan.

Parents bless newlyweds with the Kazan icon for their marriage. The Mother of God is traditionally considered the patroness of women and families. Before the Holy Icon of Our Lady of Kazan, people seek well-being and healing from serious illnesses. They ask for blessings for all their relatives, health for their children and spouses, harmony between parents and children, as well as mutual understanding and love between spouses.