Christ Pantocrator of Sinai (MA-ICN-0174)

The icon is made on a particle board with the use of the most advanced imprinting and production techniques. The background is decorated in a way that gives the impression of glossy gilding.

Christ Pantocrator of Saint Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest Byzantine religious icons, dating from the 6th century AD. The earliest known surviving depiction of Jesus Christ as Pantocrator (Παντοκράτωρ, which means "Ruler of all"), it is regarded by historians and scholars among the most important and recognizable works in the study of Byzantine art as well as Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christianity.

Handmade on Mount Athos and sold by Metamorfosi (Athos Gifts). Ships from Greece within 5 business days, with US duties and taxes prepaid.