Nativity of Christ Round Icon

The hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Nativity of Christ presents the sacred event of Christ’s birth in a richly detailed Byzantine composition. The scene brings together the Theotokos and Christ Child, Saint Joseph, the angels, and the shepherds, creating a visual narrative of the mystery of the Incarnation. The icon is painted with egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished to create a luminous surface, while the decorated halos add further richness and dimension to the sacred figures.

Iconography and Symbolism

At the center of the composition is the newborn Christ, shown lying in the manger within the cave. Saint Joseph appears apart from the central Mother-and-Child group, reflecting the traditional iconographic distinction between his role as guardian and his place within the mystery of the Incarnation. The shepherds represent those who received the good news of Christ’s birth and came to worship Him. The cave is an important symbolic element. Its dark interior contrasts with the radiant presence of Christ and can be understood as an image of a world illuminated by the coming of the Savior. The star above the cave points toward the divine revelation of Christ’s birth and guides attention toward the center of the composition. A protective varnish completes the surface and helps preserve the painted and gilded details. The icon ships in a protective box, making it suitable for devotional use, collection, or gifting.

Feast Day

December 25 — Nativity of Christ

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