{"product_id":"saints-constantine-and-helen-40-x-33-cm-copy","title":"Virgin Mary \"Sweet Kissing\" (Glykophilousa) - 40 x 27 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis high-quality Orthodox icon depicts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary \"Sweet Kissing\" (Glykophilousa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most beloved icons of the Mother of God in the Orthodox Christian tradition. Created according to the traditional principles of Byzantine iconography, this icon beautifully expresses the intimate bond between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Its refined craftsmanship and harmonious composition make it suitable for personal prayer, home devotion, prayer corners, and churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Virgin Mary \"Sweet Kissing\" (Glykophilousa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary \"Sweet Kissing\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known by its Greek name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlykophilousa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\"She Who Sweetly Loves\"), portrays the Mother of God tenderly embracing the Christ Child as their cheeks gently touch. This affectionate gesture symbolizes the profound love between the Mother and her Son while also foreshadowing Christ's future Passion and the sorrow that the Virgin Mary would endure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Orthodox tradition, the icon is a powerful reminder of God's infinite love for humanity and the compassionate intercession of the Theotokos. The Virgin Mary is venerated as the Mother of God and the foremost among the saints, continually praying for the faithful and leading them to her Son, Jesus Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe icon inspires Christians to cultivate love, humility, trust in God, and steadfast faith. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, the faithful seek comfort, protection, spiritual strength, and peace in times of difficulty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virgin Mary is honored throughout the liturgical year in numerous feasts, with one of her principal celebrations being the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDormition of the Theotokos on 15 August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57051543896442,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-08at12.21.53.jpg?v=1783509786","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/ro\/products\/saints-constantine-and-helen-40-x-33-cm-copy","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}