Icon on a stand "The Holy Family"

The icon of the Holy Family is an image of the Mother of God, Joseph the Betrothed and the infant Christ. It symbolizes love, harmony and the strength of the family .

In the Holy Land this image is especially revered and can be found in every church, temple and souvenir shop.

What do people pray for in front of an icon ?

• About family well-being and peace
• On the increase of love and mutual understanding between spouses
• About the birth and upbringing of children
• On protecting the family from quarrels and discord

But not only married couples turn to this image, people also come to it with requests for a wife or husband with whom they can spend the rest of their lives in love and understanding.

The icon is made of wood with a silver-plated frame; the image and details are decorated with gilding.

The icon was consecrated on the Stone of Anointing in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.