Icon with the Savior (crown of thorns) and the Holy Cross - embroidered, framed, 25x31cm
The image of the Savior Jesus wearing the crown of thorns holds profound significance in Orthodox faith. This crown, a symbol of suffering, was placed on the head of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion, highlighting the supreme sacrifice and His boundless love for humanity: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Jesus Christ is depicted centrally, in a solemn and holy posture. His countenance expresses suffering and, at the same time, divine dignity. His penetrating gaze seems to touch the hearts of those who behold it, urging compassion and contemplation, calling for prayer and reflection in every soul.
The crown of thorns is stylized, accompanied by drops of blood, symbolizing the pain and suffering of Jesus. The eternal message of this icon is one of sacrifice, love, and hope.
In this icon, the Holy Cross has also been added, which is, in turn, a symbol of love between God and man. It is also a symbol of forgiveness and compassion, as the Son of God asked the Father to forgive us when we allowed ourselves to be consumed by wickedness and tortured, humiliated, and crucified.
The embroidery itself becomes sacred when we view each stitch as a thread of our lives and a connection with God. Each stitch and shade of color can reflect our sufferings, sacrifices, and hopes, all intertwined 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
- Resurrection (Easter) - 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 - 50 days after the Resurrection of the Lord, always on a Sunday
- Transfiguration - August 6
- Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 14
