Orthodox Icon of St. John the Baptist, Forerunner, Handmade Wooden board 15x12cm

Description

Amazing Orthodox
Icon
of St. John the Baptist, Forerunner
(rus.
Икона
Святой Иоанн Предтеча,
Креститель
)
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St.John the Baptist is one of the most venerated Christian saints, the last Prophet of the Old Testament, the Forerunner of Christ. St.John’s life was a common subject in Western and in Eastern art. The iconographic type depicting St.John as an angel originated in thirteenth-century Byzantium. One of the earliest examples can be seen in the frescoes from Arilje dating to 1296. The frontal type was common to the sixteenth-century icons of Greece and Crete.  This type was spread throughout the Eastern Church in the post-Byzantine period but was considered heretical by Western ecclesiastics.
Inspired by Christ’s description of John in the Gospels as ‘messenger’ (angelos in Greek): ‘Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee’ (Mark 1:2-4), the image of the winged Forerunner corresponds not only to his function as messenger but also to the ascetic life of a terrestrial angel and celestial man. A 7th-century prayer by St.Germanus of Constantinople reads: ‘How shall we call thee, O prophet? Angel, apostle or martyr? Angel, for thou hast led an incorporeal life. Apostle, for thou hast taught the nations. Martyr, for thou hast been beheaded for Christ‘ (Troparion, Tone I).
On the icon of St. John the Baptist is depicted with the Chalice in which Christ rests. This is an illustration of the preaching of the Forerunner who spoke of Christ, "Behold the Lamb of God, taking upon himself the sins of the world." The Lord takes upon himself the sins of the world through a cup of voluntary suffering "drunk" by Him for the life of the world.
This icon is a high-quality printed reproduction of the original antique icon of 19 century with an aging technique that gives a unique result.
The icon is covered with a
matt
varnish that makes it waterproof and time-resistant!
Handmade!
Icon is consecrated!
Height approx. 15cm (5.9")
Width approx.
12cm (4.7")
Excellent condition! Carefuly see on real photos!
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Part of the proceeds from the sale of this icon will be spent on charity. Thanks in advance!
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Great item for any collection!
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Will be shipped Worldwide
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Handling Time: Item will be shipped within 1-2 business days after payment is received.
The United States, the European Union - delivery time is about 14-20 days.
Other countries - Delivery time about 21-30 days.
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