Virgin Mary It is truly meet (Axion Esti)

Axion Esti of Mt. Athos

Tradition tells that in the tenth century an angel visited a young monk in a cell near Karyes and sang a new opening to the hymn to the Theotokos, writing the words on a stone slab. The angel was recognised as the Archangel Gabriel, and the icon before which the hymn was first sung is kept in the Protaton church. The event is remembered on 11 June, and the hymn is sung at the Divine Liturgy. In this Silver Relief the icon is presented in gold-plated silver relief on a panel.

This is an authentic Silver Plated artwork with Gold details, crafted according to Byzantine technique and style. The theme is reproduced using Advanced Museum Standards Technique.

Once the wood panel is cut to the desired dimensions, our skilled craftsmen meticulously apply the printed theme on the prepared surface and then the Silver Plating, resulting to an exquisite work of art.

At the back of the icon, a mounting point is installed, accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity and Quality. At the small sized icons a stand is also available. All of our artworks bear the studio’s distinctive title and logo.

A thorough quality inspection takes place before we secure the package with durable protective materials to ensure safe delivery.

Each icon is made to order. Once your order is ready to ship, you will receive the retail receipt and the tracking information via email.