Orthodox tradition says that the image of the Saviour - the first icon of Christ the Savior. This was the case in his book mentions several of the Church Fathers, including St. Ephraim the Syrian.
The story goes that King Abgar of Edessa a patient through a letter asked Christ healing, God sent him a small piece of cloth, which he wiped his face after washing. It reflected the face of the Savior.
This shrine of the king of Edessa carefully preserved and handed her descendant, later, when Christianity became the state religion, the face of Christ was moved to Constantinople. Unfortunately, after the barbaric crusade and attacks on Orthodox capital, many shrines, including the Holy Face has been stolen. Nevertheless, it is with this image was done a lot of lists, which have affected the entire iconography of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Beautiful wooden icon with the image formed in the canonical style antique. Production technique completely mimics the old icons. The front surface is covered with varnish. The frame is made of wood. Compact and easy to take with you on a journey, a pilgrimage, or add it to the home iconostasis.
Material: natural wood, paint, varnish, lithography
Size: 17x23 cm
Production time: about 7 days
We can manufacture any canonical triple triptych in the style of "antique" on your order: images of the Saviour, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Saints or the Orthodox holidays.
