Virgin Mary Triptych (Virgin of Tenderness) – Gilded Wooden Icon - (22 x 18 cm)

The Virgin of Tenderness: A Symbol of Boundless Maternal Love

Known as "Umiljenije" in the Serbian tradition, this iconographic type focuses on the tender embrace between the Mother of God and the Christ Child. For our diaspora families in the USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe, this triptych serves as a constant spiritual bridge to their roots and a source of peace for the household.

Why Choose This Triptych?

• Exquisite Gilded Accents: The golden finish reflects divine light, giving the icon a museum-quality radiance that enhances any home altar.
   

• Handmade Wooden Construction: Crafted from natural wood, ensuring durability and a timeless, organic aesthetic.
   

• Functional Folding Design: The triptych stands independently when opened, creating a dignified 3D presence on shelves, desks, or mantles.
   
• A Heartfelt Gift: Highly recommended as a gift for mothers, children, or as a "Housewarming" blessing, symbolizing the protection and warmth of the Holy Mother.

Virgin of Tenderness:

The most important thing about the icon of the Virgin of Tenderness is her role as the "Advocate of Human Joy." This iconographic type (Eleusa) displays the deepest human emotion within a divine nature—the moment when the Son leans His cheek against His Mother's, and she tenderly embraces Him. In Orthodox tradition, the triptych format of this icon carries the special symbolism of an "open heart"—when you open it, it becomes your personal altar of love. The most vital point to understand is that Umiljenije represents "invincible tenderness" that resolves disputes and softens hard hearts. It is believed that this icon specifically aids women, expectant mothers, and children, bringing peace where there is turmoil. When you bring the gilded triptych of the Virgin of Tenderness into your home, you establish an invisible guard of maternal love that watches over your loved ones, transforming every corner of the home into a source of blessing and hope.

International Designations (Popular Christian Contexts)

Serbia / Montenegro / Bosnia: Triptih Bogorodica Umiljenije (Trpezica), Greece / Cyprus: Panagia Eleusa Triptych (Virgin of Tenderness / Glykophilousa), Russia / Ukraine: Triptikh Ikona Bozhiey Materi "Umileniye" (Триптих Икона Божией Матери «Умиление»), Russia / Ukraine: Triptikh Ikona Bozhiey Materi "Umileniye" (Триптих Икона Божией Матери «Умиление»), Germany / Austria / Switzerland: Gottesmtutter von der Zärtlichkeit (Eleusa) - Vergoldetes Holztriptychon, USA / Canada / UK / Australia: Virgin of Tenderness (Eleusa) - Gilded Wooden Triptych / Mother of God Folding Icon, Italy / Vatican City: Madonna della Tenerezza (Eleusa) - Trittico in legno dorato, France / Belgium: Vierge de Tendresse (Éléousa) - Triptyque en bois doré, Spain / Mexico / Latin America: Virgen de la Ternura (Eleusa) - Tríptico de madera dorada, Romania: Triptic Maica Domnului "Indurarea" (Eleusa), Bulgaria: Triptih Bogorodica Umilenie (Триптих Богородица Умиление)

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