Theotokos of Vladimir
(Orthodox Tradition)
A Story of Tender Mercy and Timeless Protection
In the hush of candlelight and the soft echo of ancient hymns, the Theotokos of Vladimir stands as the eternal Embrace of Christ and His Mother—a portrait of divine intimacy that has stirred the hearts of believers from Constantinople’s great halls to the golden cupolas of Novgorod and beyond. Crafted in the venerable Eleusa style, her cheek presses gently against the Christ‑Child’s, and in that tender touch we glimpse the mystery of Incarnation: God wrapped in the swaddling of human love, and Mary crowned by compassion. This image first saw the light of day in 12th‑century Byzantium, where sacred artists breathed life into painted wood, capturing both grief and grace in each brushstroke. Legend tells how it found refuge in Kiev before journeying to Vladimir, becoming the patronal guardian of a fledgling Rus’. Under her watchful gaze, churches rose and empires trembled, yet her gaze remained unshaken—steadfast in sorrow, radiant in hope. Though the Theotokos of Vladimir bears the stamp of Eastern craftsmanship, her message transcends all rites: in her gentle sorrow we find solace, in her unspoken prayer we discover courage. Catholics, Orthodox, Oriental Christians, and all who seek a mother’s care have turned to her in times of trial—be it the storm of adversity or the private veil of doubt—knowing that her mantle folds round every pilgrim’s heart. To wear this pendant is to carry within your own story the legacy of countless pilgrims and poets. Its smooth contours recall the hush of marble iconostases; its depth whispers of vaults shimmering with gold leaf and incense smoke. Each morning you clasp it about your neck, you invoke centuries of prayer: for mercy, for protection, for that unbreakable bond between Mother and Son that lifts us from our fears and beckons us toward the light. Let this Theotokos of Vladimir pendant be more than ornament—it is your personal chapel of prayer, a timeless bridge between heaven and earth, and a reminder that in every age, the Mother’s love remains our surest refuge.
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Sizing Chart (Without Bail)
Small: 21mm X 21mm X 2mm*
Large: 27mm X 27mm X 2mm*
(*Depth varies with Icon detail but is always at least 2 mm.)
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