This icon is one of the most widespread iconographic types of Christ. The theological content of the icon tells us that the Lord is the Arbiter of the fate of the world, the Source of Eternal Life and Truth. The iconography of Jesus Christ was born exactly on this image. Later began to develop different directions of iconography. The icon of the Saviour occupies the Central position among all the icons. It is placed in the iconostasis in the Church, and it stands on a most prominent place in the home of every Orthodox Christian. It depicts Christ in his earthly guise, reminding us that He passed on this world, fighting with the evil and not being discouraged.
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