Saint John the Baptist hand-painted icon

John the Forerunner

19×27 cm

7.5×10.6”

The glorious prophet and forerunner John the Baptist is also referred to as John the Forerunner because he was the forerunner of Christ. He was an ascetic and great prophet who baptized Christ and became one of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church. John is a cousin of Christ through his mother, Elizabeth. He was later beheaded by Herod in the first century to satisfy the request of Herod’s stepdaughter, Salome, and his wife, Herodias. Because he baptized Christ, he is the patron saint of godparents. He is called the Angel of the Desert; he is sometimes depicted with wings.

Troparion—The memory of the righteous is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for you, O Forerunner. You were shown in truth to be the most honorable of the prophets, for you were deemed worthy to baptize in the streams of the Jordan Him whom they foretold. Therefore, having suffered for the truth with joy, you proclaimed to those in hell God who appeared in the flesh, who takes away the sin of the world and grants us great mercy.

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All icons are prepared for shipment within a timeframe of 4 to 6 weeks.

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The icon is hand-painted according to Byzantine tradition and style. Painted with mineral pigments and egg emulsion. In front, the golden leaves and colors are covered with protective varnish. It preserves colors so they stay fresh. The back of the wooden panel is covered with dark-colored varnish.

Panels are entirely natural wood. All materials used to prepare the wood for iconography are natural as well.
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If you would like, the icon could be blessed by an Orthodox priest.

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