075-CB St John the Baptist Icon

John the Baptist was born into noble and priestly heritage, with his father Zechariah being a priest descended from Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his mother, Elizabeth, related to King David. His miraculous birth parallels that of the Most Pure Mother of God. Like Jesus, John began his ministry at thirty, the age deemed fit for public service in ancient Hebrew culture. Known as the Baptist, he first encountered Jesus at the Jordan River, but his life ended tragically when King Herod, after being entranced by Salome's dance, reluctantly beheaded John to fulfill her wish, driven by her mother's ambition.

The icon of St John the Baptist 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.