Apokathilosis Pieta Vesperbild Hand Carved Aromatic Beeswax Christian Icon Gift

Description

Apokathilosis
You are watching a high quality icon/plaque crafted in a unique way with superior natural materials.
Apokathilosis
The Greek-Orthodox equivalent of the Italian “Pieta”. In German is known as “Vesperbild”. Following the descent from the cross a sorrowful, grieving Virgin Mary holds the body of Jesus
Diameter: 11cm / 4.33 inches item id. #172
Made with pure
beeswax
,
mastic
and
incense
exactly like the first Christian icons of Luke The Evangelist. No other materials or chemicals of any sorts are used
Hand-carved, solid beeswax with great emphasis on detail
It emits a very
distinct odor
due to the incense from
Mount Athos
creating an atmosphere similar to an Orthodox church or to a Monastery. We really wish we could transmit this pleasant odor over the internet for you to smell!
No one else makes them like this today!
This is a truly unique item, the perfect
spiritual gift
for your Christian friend or for your own prayer corner.
Please note that it should not to be exposed in direct sunlight and to heat above 50ºC/122.00ºF
If you are interested in a particular Saint or in a particular representation of the Byzantine hagiography let us know to check availability from a vast catalogue of different designs.
All our icons/plaques are available for wholesale prices too – please contact us if you are interested.
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Returns
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You can return a product for up to 30 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging.
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