Embroidered Orthodox Shroud Dormition With Full Scene Icon

This fully embroidered Orthodox Christian epitaphios depicts the sacred Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in exquisite detail. Handcrafted for liturgical use during the Feast of the Dormition (August 15th), this shroud portrays the complete scene of the Mother of God lying in repose, surrounded by the Apostles and her Divine Son receiving her soul—a powerful visual testimony to Orthodox theology and tradition.The Dormition shroud is worked in luminous gold-metallic, rayon, and polyester threads upon rich velvet and wool, creating a reverent interplay of texture and light befitting its sacred purpose. English liturgical text accompanies the imagery. Standard dimensions are approximately 43×38 inches; custom sizing is available upon request to suit your parish or monastery's bier and processional needs.Following ancient tradition rooted in Jerusalem and cherished throughout the Orthodox world, this epitaphios of the Theotokos is carried in solemn procession and placed upon the bier during the Dormition services—a profound centerpiece for this beloved feast.

• Full-scene Dormition icon with detailed embroidery
• Gold-metallic and rayon threads on velvet/wool ground
• English inscriptions included
• Custom sizes available—made to order for your community