Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet"

Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet"

The Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet" is a revered Orthodox Christian icon, central to church devotion and prayer.

Characteristics

• Depicts the Mother of God with the Christ Child
• Honored in Orthodox Christian tradition
• Subject of the "It Is Truly Meet" hymn
• Used in liturgical worship and private devotion

Liturgical and Church Usage

This icon is placed in church sanctuaries, iconostases, and prayer corners, serving as a focus for veneration during Divine Liturgy and the singing of the hymn "It Is Truly Meet" ("Axion Estin"). It is essential for Orthodox worship spaces and supports the faithful in prayer and contemplation.