Icon of the Savior Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns - embroidered, framed, 21x27cm
The image of the Savior Jesus wearing the crown of thorns holds profound significance in Orthodox Christianity. Being a representation of suffering, the crown of thorns was worn by Jesus Christ before his crucifixion and highlights His supreme 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 visage is expressive, conveying a combination of suffering and divine dignity. His gaze seems to penetrate the hearts of those who behold it, communicating compassion and understanding, inviting to prayer and contemplation within one's own soul.
The crown of thorns is stylized and outlined 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. Every stitch and every shade of color can reflect our pains, sacrifices, and hopes, all interwoven in an embroidered icon of our Savior.
The holidays dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ are:
• Nativity of the Lord - December 25
• Theophany (Epiphany) - January 6
• Presentation of the Lord - February 2
• Palm Sunday - the last Sunday before Easter
• Good Friday - the last Friday before Easter
• Easter (Pascha) - the date varies from year to year, but the first day of Easter is always Sunday
• Ascension - 40 days after the Resurrection of the Lord
• Pentecost (Holy Spirit Day) - 50 days after the Resurrection of the Lord, always a Sunday
• Transfiguration - August 6
• Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 14
