A copy of an ancient icon of Christ Pantocrator ,Afon (XVIII) from the Serbian monastery on Mount Athos Chelandari. Christ Pantocrator - the central image in the iconography of Christ, which is presented as a heavenly king and judge. Icon recreates the real historical person of Jesus of Nazareth. The mystery of his divinity handed symbolic. Inscription in Greek letters on the nimbus of the Savior, "the One Who Is. ' Before this icon every Orthodox Christian prays to God, asking for His intercession and assistance in difficult life situations. The theological content of the icon tells us that the Lord is the Actor fate of the world, the source of eternal life and truth. God is depicted on it with the right hand of blessing, the other hand holding the gospel as the greatest symbol of divine wisdom. It symbolizes the path of every Christian to the Kingdom of Heaven is through the comprehension of the Word of God, which is hidden in the Holy Gospel. Giving this icon to their loved ones or friends, you stay long in the memory of their prayer.
Manufacturing technology:
In the manufacture of icons technique of ancient monasteries is used. On a wooden base, prepared with gesso, (primer based on chalk and animal glue with the addition of linseed oil) a stencil-old icon of reproduction of the original is applied by a special method.Then iconographer draws divine image with the natural colors, which is an exact replica of the original. Upon final completion of the "figure" , the icon is worked up with a special technique throught wich the icon appears with natural cracks as original vintage icons of the Middle Ages.
Exact size: 34x46 cm
