This icon reflects the Gospel scene of Christ's Blessing of Children: “They brought children to Him so that He would touch them, but the disciples did not allow those who brought them. Seeing this, Jesus was indignant and said to them: Let the children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such is the Kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it. And, embracing them, he laid his hands on them and blessed them (Mark 10:13-16).