Mother of God of Surety of Sinners, Russia, 19th century, oilpainting, size 17.8 x 13.3. The Icon of the Mother of God “Surety of Sinners” is known by this name because of the inscription on the icon: “I am the Surety of sinners for My Son Who has entrusted Me to hear them, and those who bring Me the joy of hearing them will receive eternal joy through Me.” The Mother of God embraces Her Child, Who holds Her right hand with both His hands so that Her thumb is in His right hand, and Her small finger in His left hand. This is the gesture of one who gives surety for another.Although it is not known when or by whom the icon was originally written, it is believed that the basis of the icon is to be found in the Akathist to the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos: “Rejoice, You Who offer Your hands in surety for us to God.” This icon was first glorified by miracles at the St. Nicholas Odrino Monastery in the former Orlov province of Russia in the mid-nineteenth century (the “Assuage My Sorrows Icon” is also from this monastery). The “Surety of Sinners” icon of the Mother of God was in an old chapel beyond the monastery gates, and stood between two other ancient icons. Because it was so faded and covered with dust, it was impossible to read the inscription. Condition: authentic icon. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.

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