The Softening of Evil Hearts (Semistrelnaya) Wooden Icon Egg

The Softening of Evil Hearts (Semistrelnaya) Wooden Icon Egg

• Handmade
• Gorgeous one-of-a-kind gift
• Perfect Easter gift
• Wooden egg with Icon decal
• Comes with a stand

This wooden egg, carved out of a solid block of linden tree wood, is decorated with the holy image of the Softening of Evil Hearts (Semistrelnaya) icon. The seven arrows, or swords, piercing the Mother of God, symbolize the full sorrow, sadness, and heart pain that she experienced in her mortal life during the crucifixion of Christ. The faithful pray in front of this icon for those in a feud to reconcile their differences, as well as for the deliverance from the cold-heartedness and cruelty in their own souls. In Russia, it is customary to exchange beautifully designed Easter eggs with one another and what better way to do this than to give this stunning wooden icon egg?