Icon of Our Lady of All Hope (Panton Elpis)

This hagiography depicts the Virgin Panton Elpis — "the Hope of All" — in a posture of quiet devotion, hands crossed over the chest, a traditional gesture of intercession and silent supplication. The inscription "Η ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΕΛΠΙΣ" frames the figure, recalling the title under which this Marian depiction is venerated.

This particular iconographic type is linked to the history of Thessaloniki, where its veneration is believed to trace back to an icon that arrived in Greece from Asia Minor. This connection to a territory and community now absent from the Greek map gives the depiction a dimension that is both spiritual and historical.

Hand-painted on straight wood, this hagiography pairs a colored background with a carefully worked gold halo, in a bust format measuring 20 x 37 cm with carved, irregular contours characteristic of hand-worked wood.

As with every handmade piece, the wood may show slight variation in tone or texture from one piece to another — the depiction itself remains faithful to the traditional iconographic model.

This hagiography suits those looking for a devotional piece centered on intercession and hope, whether for a personal prayer corner or as a meaningful gift to mark a difficult moment or a trial overcome.

Given as a token of spiritual support or acquired to enrich a collection of religious items, this icon of the Virgin Panton Elpis carries forward an iconographic tradition rooted in the history of 20th-century Greek Christianity.