聖せい像ぞう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

sacred image; icon

Refers to a religious image or icon, especially in Christian contexts, but can be used for any sacred representation.

• 教きょう会かいの壁かべに聖せい像ぞうが飾かざられていた。

  A sacred image was displayed on the church wall.

• 彼かれは聖せい像ぞう画がの修しゅう復ふくを専せん門もんとしている。

  He specializes in the restoration of icon paintings.