020-A St Gabriel the Archangel Icon

The name of Archangel Gabriel translates from Hebrew to mean "strength of God," reflecting his significant position among the Seraphim as God's heavenly messenger. He plays a crucial role in relaying divine messages throughout the Scriptures, including the announcements to Moses, the prophet Daniel, and key figures like Saints Joachim and Anna about the Virgin Mary's birth. Gabriel also guided Mary during her life, announced the conception of John the Baptist, and provided Joseph with reassurance and warnings regarding their safety. Commemorated on various feast days, Gabriel's presence is woven through key moments in the life of Christ, including the announcement of His Resurrection.

St. Gabriel the Archangel icon 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.