Guardian Angel Hand-Painted Icon – Traditional Byzantine Egg Tempera

Guardian Angel Icon—Child’s keeper

Size
• 14 × 14 cm
• 5.5 × 5.5 inches

Made to Order
Production time: approximately 2 weeks
Any other size you prefer is available upon request.

Bring the loving protection of a guardian angel into your home with this hand-painted Orthodox icon, created entirely according to the ancient Byzantine iconographic tradition.

This icon is written by hand using natural mineral pigments mixed with egg emulsion (traditional egg tempera) on a carefully prepared wooden panel. Genuine 23.7K gold leaf illuminates the background, while a protective final varnish preserves the painting for generations.

Although small in size, this icon carries a profound spiritual presence. It makes a meaningful gift for a newborn, a child’s baptism, a birthday, or any family wishing to surround their child with prayer and Christian tradition.

Many families choose to place a guardian angel icon above their child’s bed as a gentle reminder of God’s loving protection and the constant presence of the holy guardian angel.

Materials
• Hand-painted using natural mineral pigments
• Traditional egg tempera (egg emulsion)
• Genuine 23.7K gold leaf
• Wooden panel prepared according to traditional Byzantine methods
• Protective final varnish

Because every icon is painted by hand, slight variations make each piece unique.

Perfect Gift For
• Child’s room or nursery
• Orthodox Baptism
• Baby shower gift
• First Holy Communion
• Birthday gift for children
• Christian family gift
• Personal prayer corner

Traditional Byzantine Iconography
This icon is created following the authentic Byzantine iconographic tradition, respecting the classical techniques preserved through centuries of Orthodox Christian art.

Every icon is painted prayerfully and carefully by hand—never printed or digitally reproduced.

Personalization (Optional)
If you would like a dedication or inscription on the back of the icon, feel free to contact me.

Processing & Shipping
✓ Made to order
✓ Completion time: approximately 2 weeks
✓ Carefully packed for safe international shipping

If you have any questions, I would love to hear from you!