With respect to its teardrop shape, this scapular is a plastic replica of the icon St. Seraphim of Sarov used to have in his cell, which is commonly known as Eleusa (“Tender” or “Merciful” Mother of God), while the holy elder himself referred to it as “The Joy of All Joys”. Style-wise, the iconography of the image is Western in origin, as is the case with most other icons created in the 18th century, and has been modeled after the miraculous icon of the Theotokos of Ostra Brama/Vilnius. However, the changes introduced to the iconography by the artist have made this icon Orthodox in spirit, filled with Eastern contemplation.
The icon came to be a vivid illustration of the deep religious feeling referred to in Church Slavonic or Russian as “umileniye” – that is, humility, repentance and heartfelt contrition. The icon presents a powerful image on both the mental and the spiritual levels and radiates merciful compassion and boundless maternal love for the suffering human race, the oblivion to the self found in prayer, and the awe and trepidation experienced by those standing before the throne of the Almighty. When we fold our arms against our chest and prepare to take the Holy Communion in repentance and humility, our mind conjures up the image of the Theotokos Eleusa on its own accord. Our Lady, sometimes called the “Receptacle of the Boundless God”, an example of meekness and humility, invisibly participates in this sacrament along with ourselves and offers us spiritual support.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand Name: Walistar
- Certificate: YES
- Metals Type: Silver
- Metal Stamp: 925,Sterling
- Item Weight: 4.88g
- Main Stone: NONE
- is_customized: Yes
- Item Type: Pendants
- Shapepattern: Cross
- Certificate Type: GDTC
- Pendants Type: slide
- Fine or Fashion: Fine
- Pendant Size: 32*19mm
- Metal Color: Silver
- Model Number: CYFD003
- Style: Religious
- Religious Type: Orthodox
- Side Stone: None
- Certificate Number: pc21060910908
- Teardrop Virgin Mary’s Necklace for Man Women Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver Icon of The Theotokos ELEUSA Vintage Pendant