Theotokos Palaeologina

Icon made on natural linden wood with water-gilding technique. After the thermal treatment, the wood was gilded with 22K gold leaf, in accordance with traditional Byzantine techniques. The icon has been painted with egg tempera for a higher quality and durability of the colors.

Theotokos Palaeologina

The icon of Theotokos Palaeologina is placed in the Katholikon of the Holy Monastery of Saint Gregory. It has performed many miracles, the most important of which relates to the fire that broke out in 1761 in the monastery. The damage caused was immeasurable, as the entire church was set on flames. When the icon was found untouched after the fire, the monks praised the Virgin Mary for the miracle, as she had once again demonstrated her presence and care for the community of the monks.