Saint John Evangelist icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon St John the Theologian, Apostle John Byzantine art, Orthodox Christian Gift

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

Product Specifications

• Craftsmanship: In this handmade lithography with double varnish to ensure waterproof properties and long lasting in time, we have the representation of Saint John the Evangelist. It is obvious that the iconographer follows until the last detail the standards of Byzantine art and applied the technique of artificial ageing taught in Mount Athos.
• 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 Saint John Evangelist

The Evangelist John , or St. John the Theologian was delivering his favorite disciple of Christ . He is the author of the book of the same name in the New Testament and one of the four Evangelists. John wrote the fourth Gospel, which was called the "Spiritual Gospel" and that is why it is also called "Theologian". He taught in Asia Minor and in Greece . He died in Ephesus , Asia Minor. He was exiled along with other Christians to Patmos during the reign of Emperor Domitian . He also wrote the famous Apocalypse on this island . Although during the Occult Work the Shepherd of Hermes distinguishes the Evangelist from the author of Revelation. The first handles the Greek language much better while the second is distinguished by Eastern influences.

In this artwork the technique of lithography is used, creating a unique work of beauty. Based on a lithographed copy of Byzantine art, the hagiographer painted this work following the traditional method of artificial ageing, as taught in the iconography workshops of the Athonian State. In fact, the artificial ageing of the iconography is handmade, a process given particular attention by the monks of Mount Athos.