{"product_id":"saints-constantine-and-helena-oval-triptych-copy","title":"The Virgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” (Glycophilousa) - Oval Triptych","description":"\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oval triptych icon is inspired by the rich tradition of Orthodox Christian iconography. The central panel depicts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” (Glycophilousa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tender and deeply spiritual representation of the Mother of God embracing the Christ Child, while the folding side panels feature the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoly Archangels Michael and Gabriel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed for prayer and contemplation, this devotional icon combines traditional craftsmanship with profound spiritual symbolism, making it a meaningful addition to homes, prayer corners, and churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virgin Mary “Sweet Kissing” (Glycophilousa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe icon of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary “Sweet Kissing”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlycophilousa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is one of the most beloved representations of the Theotokos in Orthodox Christian tradition. It portrays the intimate bond between the Mother and the Child, expressing the divine love, humility, and tenderness of the Incarnation of Christ. The embrace of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ reflects both maternal compassion and the mystery of God becoming man for the salvation of humanity. This icon invites the faithful to contemplate the love, protection, and intercession of the Mother of God. The feast days of the Mother of God are celebrated throughout the liturgical year, with her principal feast 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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19 × 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpened dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19 × 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As each icon is handcrafted, slight variations in dimensions may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050427556218,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-07at18.03.06_1.jpg?v=1783445506","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/ro\/products\/saints-constantine-and-helena-oval-triptych-copy","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}