Virgin Mary

The Virgin Mary, Mother of God, was a first century Galilean woman of Nazareth. Our lady of Vladimir, the daughter of Saint Anna, the patron Saint of Mothers and her father Joachim, a carpenter. Anna and Joachim were known to be devoted and attentive parents, escaping to Egypt as their home land was occupied by Romans.

Mary is then betrothed to Joseph. She was 15 years old when she first received a calling from Christ. Learning that she would become the mother of the coming Messiah. Mary conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit while still a virgin, and accompanied Joseph to Bethlehem, where Jesus was then born.

Joseph, being the ever kind and loving person that he was, decided to quietly divorce Mary. He was then visited by an angel telling him he is to raise the child as his own, protect him and love him. They go on to have a very happy marriage. Theotokos icons have long since aided in the devotion to the Mother of God of Vladimir. Explore our selection of Mother of God, Marian icons.

Icons of the Virgin Mary & the Mother of God

Browse our beautiful collection of Marian icons honouring the Virgin Mary, revered throughout Christian tradition as the Mother of God and Theotokos. Each Mary icon reflects the significant symbolism and spiritual meaning of traditional Theotokos iconography, with sacred imagery created to inspire devotion, reflection, and prayer. Our collection includes beloved representations such as the Theotokos of Vladimir, also known as the Mother of God of Vladimir or Our Lady of Vladimir, one of the most recognised and cherished icons of the Virgin Mary in Christian iconography.