Virgin of Kazan and Jesus Christ the Teacher matching Icons Set, Perfect for you Icon Corner Can be a beautiful wedding icon gift set VIRGIN OF KAZAN ICON Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior Save Us! An icon to the Russian Christian is a “window to the eternal” connecting the created to his Creator and His saints. When looking at an icon one is considered to be in the presence of Christ, the Virgin or Saint portrayed. Eastern Christians have a great devotion to the Virgin Mary (called the THEOTOKOS or the “God Bearer”) with more than over 350 different icons dedicated to her. While all icons play a part in the religious life of Russia, some played a part in the historical and political development of Russia. Christ is the Teacher. King, Ruler and Judge if All. Christ is pictured blessing us with his right hand and in his left hand he holds an open book of Gospels with the text in Slavonic from St Mathew: 28 30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." There are few icons of Christ by comparison to the many of the Virgin Mary. This icon is derived from the MADE WITHOUT HANDS icon of Christ. This stunning Slavic Russian style icon is executed in gold foil. It comes with a stand for easy display.