The Icon of Theotokos Every Icon is a window into heaven. Each represents different aspects of our Lord. The Icon of Theotokos - the Mother of God - brings blessings of holy virgin into our homes. Mother Mary is a loving mother to all her children, to all Christians or non-Christians who too can look up to her for guidance and protection and learn from her tranquility and humility the best way to approach her Son Jesus. This Icon is written in Russian-Byzantine style how it is presented by Prosopon school of Iconology. Prosopon is an iconographic school rooted in 15 century Russia. It is gilded with 24 carat gold and written with egg tempera prepared traditionally from scratch from pigments. It is written on high quality 1,5 cm thick plywood. The text is in Czech - the part near mother Mary says the first part of salutation of the Angel: Hail Mary, Lord is with Thee. The text near baby Jesus says favourite prayer of St.Maria de Pazzi: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Love! Traditionally when writing an Icon we pray for those for whom it is meant. When you order you can let me know if there were areas of your life which you would like to specifically entrust to our Mothers grace so that the Icon is made-to-measure to your specific needs. Size: length: 30 cm/ 12 in width: 23,5cm/ 9 in Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Love!