House Blessing Icon – Lithography

A House Blessing Icon – Lithography is a devotional image created to invoke divine protection, peace, and blessing over a home. Printed using lithography, it offers an accessible yet reverent form of traditional sacred imagery intended for placement near an entrance, in a living space, or within a prayer corner.

These icons often feature central figures such as Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a beloved patron saint, sometimes accompanied by inscriptions or prayers asking for protection and grace upon the household. In some designs, multiple figures appear together to emphasize unity, guardianship, and spiritual harmony.

Stylistically, they draw from Byzantine iconography, preserving its hallmark features—frontal poses, calm and solemn expressions, and symbolic gestures such as blessing hands or the presentation of the Gospel. The lithographic process allows for detailed linework and soft tonal shading while maintaining the sacred character of traditional painted icons.

House blessing icons are commonly used during special occasions such as moving into a new home or around feast days, and they may be included in or accompany a formal house blessing prayer. Overall, they serve as a visual reminder of faith within daily life, inviting a sense of protection, hospitality, and spiritual presence in the home.

Dimensions: 
Height: 24 cm
Width: 10 cm
Thickness: 1.2 cm