{"product_id":"the-virgin-mary-paramythia","title":"The Virgin Mary  Paramythia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eLithograph Icon of the Virgin Mary – Paramythia\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in her role as a source of comfort and intercession. The title \u003cem data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eParamythia\u003c\/em\u003e comes from a Greek term meaning “consolation” or “comforter,” emphasizing her compassionate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eIn this icon, Mary is typically shown holding the Christ Child, who is often portrayed raising a hand in blessing while gently touching or turning toward his mother. A distinctive feature of the Paramythia type is a subtle gesture suggesting intimacy and protection—sometimes the Child appears to restrain or guide Mary’s hand, symbolizing divine mercy tempered with compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eRendered as a lithograph, the image translates the traditional style of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eByzantine iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e into a print medium. It preserves hallmark elements such as solemn expressions, elongated features, and a gold or neutral background that conveys spiritual timelessness. Fine linework and soft tonal shading give the piece both clarity and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1165\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOverall, the icon serves as a visual meditation on tenderness, maternal care, and divine consolation, inviting quiet reflection and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pr. Iosif - Dragomirești","offers":[{"title":"42 cm x 29 cm","offer_id":56722658951546,"sku":"717576L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 cm x 21 cm","offer_id":56722658984314,"sku":"J419709","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/FC44FAFC-AA90-4A56-965E-4EF66B583371.png?v=1777565659","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/ro\/products\/the-virgin-mary-paramythia","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}