The miraculous icon of the Theotokos (Mother of God) of Iveron is one of the most venerated icons in Georgian Orthodoxy. Legend tells that this icon was cast into the sea during the iconoclastic period to save it from destruction. It miraculously appeared at Iveron Monastery on Mount Athos, where monks found it floating in the harbor, surrounded by a pillar of light. The icon is known for its protective powers and many miraculous healings. The Virgin Mary is depicted holding the Christ child, both figures radiating divine grace and maternal love.