The Virgin of the Sign

The Virgin of the Sign is an Eastern Orthodox icon portraying the Virgin Mary with her arms raised in prayer, often depicted with Christ infant in a small medallion or in her womb area. This imagery emphasizes her role as Theotokos (God-bearer) and highlights her participation in divine mystery—Mary as the one through whom Jesus entered the world. The composition symbolizes hope, intercession, and the church’s communication with God, with Mary acting as a bridge between humanity and the divine. It is both a tool for prayer and theological reflection on Christ's incarnation.