Jesus Christ icon with Apostles, Ampelos True Vine handmade Greek Orthodox icon, Byzantine art, Christian Religious Gift

Bring the spiritual elegance of Byzantine art into your home with this exquisite, handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Jesus Christ with Apostles. Crafted with reverence, this piece makes a profound addition to any prayer corner or a deeply meaningful religious gift.

Product Specifications

• Craftsmanship: This is a collectible icon hand crafted with a sense of responsibility and with absolute dedication to the traditional Athonian techniques. A lithography with vivid tones with the use of traditional high quality materials guarantee a unique and aesthetic result that will last in time.
• Display: Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.
• Display: The item is sold without the stand depicted.

The Significance of Jesus Christ with Apostles

A beautiful work of art with the representation of the Vine. The «Vine» or in Greek «Η ΑΜΠΕΛOC» depicts Jesus sitting at the top of a many-branched grape vine and the Twelve Apostles sitting around him on each of the twelve branches. The name of this depiction originates from John 15:5 and in fact that is the text generally shown in the open Gospels held by Jesus in examples of this type: «I am the vine, you the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: for without me you can do nothing». This Orthodox icon first appeared in the 15th century. Christ sits as though He is enthroned at the bifurcation point of the vine’s branches. He has an open Gospel on His knees and His arms are raised high giving a benediction with both hands.