Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn Icon

 Mother Mary Icon - Unique- Painted on wood and 925 sterling silver. Size 18 x 14 cm (7.2 x 5.6 inches), handmade in Greece 

This icon depicts the Virgin Mary in a sorrowful and contemplative form.  it is very close to the type called Ostrobrama Mother of God (also known as Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn).
Main Meaning of the Icon
In this icon, Virgin Mary is shown alone, without the child Jesus Christ.
This type emphasizes:
Mary’s humility
Her acceptance of God’s will
Her sorrow was connected to the future suffering of Christ
Her crossed hands over her chest symbolize prayer, submission, and inner grief.
Important Symbols in the Icon
1. The Crescent Moon
Mary stands on a crescent moon.
This symbol comes from the biblical vision in Book of Revelation (Revelation 12:1):
“A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet.”
It symbolizes:
victory over darkness
purity
heavenly glory
2. The Starry Sky
The blue background filled with stars represents the heavens and Mary's title as Queen of Heaven.
3. The Radiant Halo
The large radiant halo behind Mary represents divine light and holiness.
4. Mary’s Crossed Hands
Her arms crossed over her chest represent:
humility
obedience to God
acceptance of the angel’s message during the Annunciation.
5. The Inscription
The writing on the crescent appears to be Church Slavonic, which indicates the icon comes from the Slavic Orthodox tradition (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, or Poland).
Overall spiritual message
This icon presents Mary as the humble servant of God and the heavenly protector of believers.
It is often used for prayer for protection, mercy, and inner peace.
Because you work with Christian spiritual items, this icon is usually sold under titles like:
“Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn Icon”
“Virgin Mary of Ostrobrama”
“Mother of God in Prayer”