Our Lady of Perpetual Help painted icon in Russian style 35x30 cm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help icon 35x30 cm.Icon of the Skoroposlushnitsa Mother of God, a title that can also be translated as Our Lady of Prompt Help.Famous icon found in the Dochiar monastery on Mount Athos. It dates back to the time of San Neofit, founder of that monastic community.In 1664 Nilo, the monk in charge of preparing the table of the confreres, often passed in front of the Madonna without addressing a prayer and in the evening with a lit torch he left traces of smoke on the icon.According to legend the Mother of God complained about the monk's behavior and as there was no change on the part of the monk, one day he went blind.Then the monk remembered the previous invitation of the Virgin, acknowledged his guilt and remained in prayer asking for forgiveness and healing in front of the icon until the Virgin granted his prayer.Mother of God icon measuring 33x28 cm made by Polish artists, painted with tempera and covered with gold leaves on a wooden table. The icon, despite being modern, appears ancient thanks to a specific treatment.The Skoroposlushnitsa icon is delivered with a guarantee certificate and its history.