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Jesus Christ the Lifegiver
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$90.00
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The Story Behind This Icon:
This is an iconographic posture of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver. Jesus Christ gives us his blessing with His right hand and holds the Gospel with His left hand, and is here to teach us about eternal life. The IC and XC letters on the left and right upper corner are the Greek abbreviations for the words "Jesus Christ".
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This icon of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection ‚ Icons from Mount Athos‚ which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.
This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
Dimension: 3.9" x 5.5" (10 x 14 cm)
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0.6" (1.5 cm)
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0.2 lb (0.1 kg)
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Level | NA |
Dimension: 5.5" x 7.7" (14 x 19.5 cm)
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| 0.8" (2 cm) | 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) | Level | NA |
Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)
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1.8" (4.5 cm)
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2.3 lb (1kg)
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Recessed | Wood |
Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)
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2" (5 cm)
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5.2 lb (2.3 kg)
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Recessed |
Wood
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Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.
We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.
P
I am thankful for Athonite USA. If you are serious about your faith and would like icons that pull your attention to prayer and Christ, here you go. The colors, the gold, the material, the design, everything is beautiful and puts your attention to what matters. I’m very thankful and will be buying more icons from Athonite USA soon.
D
This icon was created perfectly in every detail. So inspiring in our home that I cannot stop looking at it. A photograph doesn't do it justice.
E
This was the first icon I bought from Athonite and it is amazing. The quality and detail of the icon is unbelievable. The gold embedded into this icon makes its appearance that much more beautiful. I will definitely be purchasing more icons from Athonite.
K
I can't praise the workmanship of this icon enough. I have placed it, along with the Panagia Eleoussa icon in my personal sacred corner, and pray beside them daily. These icons have truly helped me focus on spiritual matters. If you're wondering what they look like in real life, let me assure you they look even better than the photo.
T
The Icon is excellent quality. Could not ask for better. Perfect fit.
Panagia Eleoussa
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$90.00
Panagia, the Mother of God Highly Recommended Masterpiece ![User picture]()
Precious Panagia Eleoussa Gorgeous!
This icon is also available in smaller dimensions, as our Mother of God icon.
The Story Behind This Icon:
The icon of the Panagia Eleoussa (also Virgin of Tenderness) is known for showing mercy. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus Christ who is nestling against her cheek and wraps his arm around His Mother's neck. The term "Eleoussa" translates from the Greek "to show mercy".
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This icon of the Panagia Eleoussa is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection Icons from Mount Athos, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.
This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)
| Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
| 1.8" (4.5 cm) | 2.3 lb (1kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)
| Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
| 2" (5 cm) | 5.2 lb (2.3 kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.
We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.
P
I purchased this icon along with the one of Christ, The King of Heaven. This icon shows the love of Christ towards his Mother by their embrace. Which we as people should always respect and love our mothers too. I placed this icon in my dinning room to the left side of my icon of Christ, The King of Heaven. Just as the Greek Orthodox Church has Christ on the right side and Panagia holding Christ of the left side of the alter.
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Glory to God! What an amazing icon done from Athonite USA. I included a video here of this blessed icon on my wall. The way it reflects against candle light is so beautiful and mysterious. It truly draws you in to contemplation and prayer. Thank you so much Athonite USA for these beautifully done icons.
W
The craftsmanship on this icon is superb. Most definitely captures the beauty of our most holy Theotokos!
A
I chose the Panagia Eleoussa icon for travel and our prayer corner. The endearing and loving nature of the image is how I picture the intercession of our majestic Theotokos. Superb quality and brings us closer to Christ through her benevolent intercession.
I
Lovely icon. Great quality. A must have!
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
Regular price
$70.00
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A Gift that Glorifies God
The Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 28 (moved by the Church of Greece from October 1 to coincide with "Oxi Day" in honor of the Theotokos's protection of the Greek armed forces in their resistance of the Axis invasion). This commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Mother of God at the Blachernae Church in Constantinople in the mid-tenth century. It was in this church where the robe, veil and part of the belt of the Theotokos were preserved after being recovered from Palestine in the fifth century. On Sunday October 1, during an all night vigil, when the church was overflowing with the faithful, the Fool-for-Christ Saint Andrew, at four o'clock in the morning, beheld the Theotokos appearing above the people, holding her omophorion outstretched as a protective covering. She was clothed in gold-encrusted royal purple, and shone with an ineffable radiance, surrounded by apostles, saints, martyrs and virgins.
Our Beloved Holy Mother tearfully prayed for Christians for a long time, coming near the bishop's throne to continue her prayer. After, she took her veil and spread it over the people praying in the church, protecting them from enemies visible and invisible, resplendent with heavenly glory and gleaming like the rays of the sun. Saint Andrew gazed trembling at the miraculous vision and asked his disciple, named Epiphanius, standing beside him, "Do you see, brother, the Holy Theotokos, praying for all the world?" Epiphanius answered, "I do see, holy father, and I am in awe."
The Holy Icon pictured here is our Icon of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. On this glorious Feast we implore the defense and assistance of the Queen of Heaven, "Remember us in your prayers, O Lady Virgin Mother of God, that we not perish by the increase of our sins. Protect us from every evil and from grievous woes, for in you do we hope, and venerating the Feast of your Protection, we magnify you."
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This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.
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Another beautiful icon from Athonite! This one is so beautiful that we have purchased 4 of them - 3 for gifts and one for ourselves. We recently "found the True Faith" and became Orthodox. I chose the Theotokos under the title of Most Holy Protection of the Theotokos as my patron saint. My husband chose St. Zosimas as his patron saint, and we also have the glorious Athonite icon of Mary of Egypt and Zosimas. Glory to God for all things!
H
Quality work of both sacred art and prayer. I am very grateful for Athonite that make it possible to own such a precious gift
S
This is my second time ordering from Athonite and I know I’m getting the most beautiful icons it’s well worth the $$$ I’m in love with this icon as well. The colors are very vibrant just like the photo it’s just so Beautiful. Fast shipping, customer service is amazing as always and it was well packaged. I highly recommend this shop to all my family and friends.
Thank you again to Everyone at Athonite! for another beautiful hand made Icon ❤️😘
Saint John the Baptist
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$90.00
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The Story Behind This Icon:
The Church commemorates Saint John the Baptist each year on January 7th.
Saint John the Baptist was the last prophet of the Old Testament and has become one of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church. He was a preacher from a young age and proclaimed that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins. For this reason, he is also called Saint John the Forerunner as he declared that "another will come after him Who will not baptize with water but with the Holy Spirit". Although the Lord Himself had no need of the remission of sins, He nevertheless came to John "to be baptized by him and to fulfill all righteousness" (Math. 3, 13-15).
Saint John had a martyric end: following the Baptism of Jesus Christ, he was imprisoned by Herod Antipas, the governor of Galilee whom he had openly denounced for having left his lawful wife for the wife of his brother Philip, Herodias. On Herod's birthday feast, Herodias' daughter Salome, danced with Herod who, in turn, promised to give her whatever she asked for. After consulting with her wicked mother, Salome asked to be given the head of John the Baptist on a plate. Herod gave the order to cut off the head of John and give it to Salome.
Joanna, the pious wife of Herod buried the head of John the Baptist on the Mount of Olives. The body of John the Baptist was taken that night by the disciples of Jesus Christ who buried it at Sebastia.
Apolytikion of Synaxis of John theBaptist:
The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou was granted to baptize in the running waters Him Whom they proclaimed. Wherefore, having contested for the truth, thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that God hath appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting us great mercy.
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This icon of Saint John the Baptist is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection "Icons from Mount Athos", which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.
This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
Dimension: 5.5" x 7.7" (14 x 19.5 cm)
| Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
| 0.8" (2 cm) | 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) | Level | NA |
Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)
| Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
| 1.8" (4.5 cm) | 2.3 lb (1kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimension: 9.8" x 13" (25 x 33 cm)
| Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
| 1.8" (4.5 cm) | 3.1 lb (1.4 kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.
We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as:
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.
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Saint John the Baptist was my third icon from Athonite, I chose the 7.9 by 11 with the recessed border. The colors are very deep and vibrant. The quality is perfect and just feeling the quality I know this will be passed on through my family.
D
It's a beautiful icon with amazing detail. Gave this to my son for Sunday of Orthodoxy. Also, lovely packaging, and the shipping was quick.
J
Stunningly beautiful Icon of the Forerunner, with amazing detail. I'm really pleased with the quality and the fast shipping. Perfect - thank you!
J
The pictures really don't do it justice. It's a beautiful icon. The packaging is so nice and the shipping was amazingly fast. I'll be ordering again.
R
Came to my home in top condition and really gives an extra dimension to the style and feel of the aesthetic of my home, especially in my bedroom. Having John the Baptist in my mind reminds me to repent of my sins and look to Christ every morning I wake up and go to sleep.
