St Peter Icon 146-CB

Originally named Simon, Peter was a fisherman and the brother of Saint Andrew, living a humble life in Capernaum until Jesus called him from the Sea of Galilee. Known for his loyalty, he became one of Christ's closest disciples, recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and earned the nickname "Rock" for his steadfast faith, upon which Jesus promised to build His church. Despite denying Jesus three times before the crucifixion and facing deep remorse, Peter was forgiven and entrusted to lead the early Christian community. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, his sermons converted thousands, and even his shadow was said to heal the sick, marking him as a vital figure in early Christianity.

The icon of Holy Apostle Peter reflects the artistry of lacquered icons workshop, where we create folding icons, crosses, and various-sized icons.

The creation process begins with preparing wooden boards, which are cut into smaller panels and smoothed into refined oval shapes. These panels are transformed into polished lamellas that are then glued together to form a solid base. After selecting and laminating images stored for this purpose, artisans fit these images to the panels, cutting and verifying their symmetry before applying special glue to secure them. A final polish enhances durability and aesthetics.

Once the icons are fully dried, they undergo a blessing ritual, with a stamp of authenticity from the convent placed on the back. Each lacquered icon, crafted through this meticulous process, serves as thoughtful gift, or as part of your prayer corner.