Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Icon | 18kt Gold Leaf Byzantine Icon

Classic Flat Wood Icon

$98.00

Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Icon | 18kt Gold Leaf Byzantine Icon

Icons of the Theotokos (The Mother of God)

Dormition of the Theotokos Icon

Η Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου

Feast day: August 15

$98.00

Classic or Masterwork — what's the difference?

Classic Flat Wood $98 · about 7 × 9¾ in Smooth solid wood panel with 18kt gold leaf integrated into the design. A beautiful first icon or gift.

Masterwork Raised $115 · about 7 × 9½ in Raised, carved wooden panel with an expanded 18kt gold leaf border. Our heirloom finish.

Handcrafted in Greece
Genuine 18kt gold leaf
Ships from Boynton Beach, FL
30-day returns

About this icon

Available in two finishes: Masterwork Raised Icon and Classic Flat Wood Icon

Masterwork Raised Icon

18 × 24 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.4 inches)

Raised carved wooden panel
Expanded 18kt gold leaf border
Deeper dimensional presentation
Traditional red frame
Serigraphy reproduction
Made in Greece

Classic Flat Wood Icon

18 × 25 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.8 inches)

Smooth solid wood panel
18kt gold leaf within the icon
Traditional red border
Lightweight and streamlined profile
Serigraphy reproduction
Made in Greece

Free shipping from the United States.

Made in Greece, this icon is a serigraphy reproduction on wood, finished with 18kt gold leaf.

The Meaning of the Dormition of the Theotokos Icon

The Dormition of the Theotokos, celebrated on August 15 in the Church calendar, is one of the Twelve Great Feasts. Dormition means “falling asleep” and refers to the Mother of God’s real death.

The Orthodox Church celebrates her passage into life with her Son, who receives her soul and glorifies her in body and soul. Her hope, like ours, rests in Christ’s victory over death.

The traditional Dormition composition shows the Theotokos resting on her bier while Christ holds her soul, represented as a small swaddled figure. The image recalls the mother who once held Christ now being received by Him, and invites trust in His saving love.

Materials & craftsmanship

Handcrafted in Greece on a solid wood panel, reproduced with museum-quality Byzantine seriography and finished with genuine 18kt gold leaf.

Shipping & returns

Ships from Boynton Beach, Florida. If anything is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to request a return (unused, in its original packaging), and we send you the return label.

Caring for your icon

Keep your icon out of direct sunlight and away from damp walls and heat. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth, and never use water or cleaning products on the gold leaf. If you keep a vigil lamp or candles nearby, leave space so soot does not settle on the icon.

Having your icon blessed

Many Orthodox Christians bring a new icon to their parish priest to be blessed before placing it in the home. Just bring it with you to church and ask Father after the service.