Icon of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Bethlehem

One of a kind Icon of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, Our Lady of Bethlehem, painted on natural wood. Canvas bass and 22K gold leaf background.

The original Icon is in display Within the walls of the Basilica of Christ’s Nativity in Bethlehem, it is also known as Bethlehemitissa.

The Virgin Mary is holding the Infant Jesus with her left arm and pointing at Jesus with her right hand, she is showing us the way to Christ, a way from sin to salvation. One more unique thing about this icon is the smile that the virgin Mary showing and blessing us with, in Bethlehem she is a happy mother, she gave birth to our lord Jesus Christ.  Jesus holding a globe shape in his left hand as a symbol of royal power. With his right hand, he blesses people who pray looking at the image of his mother.