Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows (Semistrelnaya) Tapestry Orthodox Icon

The Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows portrays the Mother of God, pierced by seven arrows, symbolizing the fullness of the sorrow, sadness, and heartache that she experienced during the crucifixion of Christ. This icon is celebrated on August 13th. The faithful pray in front of the icon for peace between those at war with each other and for the deliverance from the grips of cruelty. The golden thread that was used in making this tapestry shines and sparkles, giving the image a wonderful, subtle glow and making it look a lot like the authentic and ancient and icons. This icon tapestry will make a great present for anyone interested in Orthodox Christian art!