St John the Baptist Icon

This Orthodox icon is handmade in Greece using the traditional silkscreen technique on cotton canvas. Real gold leaf is applied by hand, giving the background a soft, luminous glow that reflects divine purity. The icon is mounted on solid natural wood, varnished for protection, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Each piece is gift-ready, presented in a stylish box, and shipped express worldwide.

Iconography and Symbolism
The St John the Baptist Icon (Greek: Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Βαπτιστής) depicts the holy prophet who prepared the way for Christ and baptized Him in the River Jordan. He is often shown holding a scroll that bears his message of repentance and a cross-shaped staff as a sign of his prophetic mission. His austere appearance—long hair, beard, and simple clothing of camel hair—reflects his life of prayer and fasting in the wilderness.

St John the Baptist is revered as the last prophet of the Old Covenant and the first preacher of the New. His courage, purity, and devotion make him one of the most honored saints in Christianity. The gold background represents divine illumination and the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Feast Day
January 7 (Synaxis of St John the Baptist) and August 29 (Beheading of St John the Baptist).

Gift Suggestions
– A name day gift for those named John, Ioannis, or Joanna
– A symbolic present for clergy or confessors
– A baptism or repentance-themed gift
– A devotional icon for prayer corners and chapels