The Good Shepherd Icon (polished gold halo)

This hand-painted Orthodox icon depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd, carrying a lamb upon His shoulders while holding a shepherd’s staff. The icon is hand-painted using traditional egg tempera on a thick natural plywood panel. It is enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf, detailed gilding, polished gold, and a decorated polished gold halo. The icon is finished with protective varnish and ships in a protective box.

Iconography and Symbolism

The image of Christ as the Good Shepherd comes directly from Christ’s teaching in the Gospel of John, where He describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them. The lamb carried upon Christ’s shoulders is a central symbol of His saving love. It recalls the shepherd who searches for the lost sheep and brings it safely home. The lamb can also be understood as an image of humanity under Christ’s care, while also recalling Christ Himself as the Lamb of God. This gives the composition a deeper theological meaning: Christ is simultaneously the Shepherd who protects His people and the Lamb who offers Himself for the salvation of the world.

Gift Suggestions

-Priests, pastors, and spiritual fathers
-Baptisms and christenings
-Children and families
-New homes and house blessings
-Pascha and Easter celebrations
-Home prayer corners