Dormition of the Theotokos Icon - F130

This famous 15th-century Russian icon portrays the Dormition (falling asleep) of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Virgin Mary. Christ takes her pure soul from her body as the Apostles gather from all over the earth to say farewell to an earthly life here with us. She was between 65 and 70 when she died.

By Divine Providence, her body was taken to heaven three days later, and tradition says she died a painless natural death. The Holy Apostle Thomas, who was absent from the burial, was brought by angels after the Virgin had been buried. In his sadness, the tomb was opened by his request so he could bid his tender and respectful farewell and it was then discovered that the tomb was empty.

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PRODUCTION

Our icons are hand-crafted and made-to-order.  Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.

Classic Icon

• 3/4 inch MDF board
• Real wood veneer
• Paper museum-quality icon print

Masterpiece Icon

• 1 inch solid poplar board
• Traditional oak cross-slats
• Canvas museum-quality icon print

Icon Finish

Plain

• Natural, unfinished wood backing
• Standard museum-quality icon print

Protective Wax Backing

• Beeswax finish protects from moisture and adds a beautiful luster to the wood backing

Heavy Duty Coating