Icon with the Savior Jesus Christ wearing a crown of thorns – embroidered, framed, 39x45cm.
The image of the Savior Jesus wearing the crown of thorns holds profound significance in Orthodox religion. As a representation of suffering, the crown of thorns was worn by Jesus Christ before crucifixion, highlighting His ultimate sacrifice and boundless love for humanity: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Jesus Christ is depicted centrally, in a solemn and sacred position. His face is expressive, conveying a combination of suffering and divine dignity. His gaze seems to penetrate the hearts of those who behold, communicating compassion and understanding, inviting prayer and contemplation in one's own soul.
The crown of thorns is stylized and contoured in a manner that accentuates, along with the drops of blood, the pain and suffering felt by Jesus, and the eternal message conveyed by this icon is one of sacrifice, love, and hope.
The embroidery itself becomes a sacred method if we view each stitch as the very thread of our lives and our connection with God. Each stitch and every shade of color can reflect our sufferings, sacrifices, and hopes, all interwoven in an embroidered icon of our Savior.
The holidays dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ are:
- Nativity – December 25
- Theophany (Epiphany) – January 6
- Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Candlemas) – February 2
- Palm Sunday – the last Sunday before Easter
- Good Friday – the last Friday before Easter
- Easter – the date varies from year to year, but the first day of Easter is always Sunday
- Ascension – 40 days after Easter
- Pentecost (Holy Spirit Day) – 50 days after Easter, always on a Sunday
- Transfiguration – August 6
- Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14
