A gift forever
A hand-painted icon as a gift
Some gifts are used and some are treasured. A hand-painted icon belongs to the second kind: it accompanies a life, watches over a home and passes to children and grandchildren. Here is how to choose one for every occasion.
Why give an icon
- It is unique: no one else will have the same work.
- It is personal: subject, saint, inscriptions and the dedication on the back are chosen for the recipient.
- It lasts: with proper care an icon spans centuries.
- It has meaning: it does not merely decorate, it accompanies prayer.
Plan ahead
An authentic icon takes months of work. For a baptism, wedding or ordination with a set date, contact the atelier as early as possible: traditionally families commissioned it up to a year in advance. The gift can be shared among several people, and the booklet accompanying the icon can record the names of the donors.
Why give an icon
A hand-painted icon is a spiritual and material investment passed from father to son, as the oldest Christian tradition teaches. Why give one and how to choose it.
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A hand-painted icon as a Christmas gift: the Nativity, the Mother of God of Tenderness, the Holy Family. An heirloom gift made in Italy and shipped worldwide.
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Anniversary
A hand-painted icon for a silver or golden wedding anniversary or an anniversary of priesthood: an heirloom gift, often given together by children and grandchildren.
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Corporate inauguration
A hand-painted icon for the opening of new headquarters, a plant or offices: a prestigious corporate gift, made in Italy, with a certificate of authenticity on real parchment.
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New business
A hand-painted icon for the opening of a shop, restaurant, boutique, practice or workshop: a lasting blessing, with the patron saint of the trade. Made in Italy.
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Baptism and birth
Hand-painted icon as a baptism or newborn gift: Guardian Angel, name saint, Virgin of Tenderness, measure icon. Commissioned in Italy with a dedication on the back.
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Hand-painted icon as a wedding gift: Holy Family, a pair of icons of Christ and the Mother of God, Wedding at Cana. Made to measure with a dedication. Made in Italy.
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Communion and confirmation
A hand-painted icon as a first communion or confirmation gift: patron saint, Christ, Pentecost. A keepsake for life, commissioned in Italy.
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Ordination
Hand-painted icon as a gift for a priestly or diaconal ordination, anniversary of priesthood or religious profession. Christ Pantocrator, Holy Face, patron saint.
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Authentic Italian gift
Looking for a truly Italian gift for someone you love? A hand-painted icon made in Italy, with certificate of authenticity on real parchment and English booklet, shipped worldwide.
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Community gift
How a parish, confraternity, group of friends or colleagues can jointly give a hand-painted made-in-Italy sacred icon. One shared offering, donors' names in the booklet.
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