Icon 7.5 x 14.5 cm - The Listener - Epakouousa

This Byzantine icon depicts the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, under her title of Epakouousa, "The Listener." It is hand-painted according to tradition on wood gilded with gold leaf. Mary is depicted holding the Child Jesus, in an attitude of silent attention, reflecting her maternal presence and her discreet but powerful intercession with God. The title Epakouousa (Ancient Greek: Ἐπακούουσα) means "She Who Listens." This icon expresses Mary's intercessory dimension, attentive to the prayers of the faithful and quick to bring their needs before Christ. She is often invoked for requests for protection, consolation, or healing. In Byzantine art, this representation recalls the Virgin's humility and maternal closeness to those who turn to her with trust.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 14.5 cm

Weight: 105 g