A Hodegetria, or "Virgin Hodegetria", is an iconographic depiction of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) holding the Child Jesus at her side while pointing to him as the source of salvation for humankind. The Virgin's head usually inclines towards the child, who raises his hand in a blessing gesture. ( Tikhvin Virgin Mary )

Icon Mather Praying belongs to the iconographic type of "Virgin Eleusa". The deep inner connection between the Mother and the Baby is revealed through the tender aspiration of their faces towards each other and is emphasized by the name of the icon. ( Icon of the Mother of God Mother of Prayer )