Description
John the Evangelist did not only author a Gospel, but was a much-beloved Apostle and minister of Jesus. He and his brother James were both fishermen and both called by Jesus at the same time and place. Jesus also gave him the surname Boanerges, “Son of Thunder.”
He witnessed the Transfiguration and remained at Jesus’ side at His crucifixion, where Our Lord entrusted John with the care of His mother Mary.
After Pentecost, St. John became a Church leader in Ephesus. He wrote his Gospel while there, some 32 years after the Ascension. John is also said to to have authored the Book of Revelation not long after, when he was exiled on the Greek island of Patmos. The only Apostle who was not martyred, St. John died a natural death in the year 100.
The Gospel of St. John, the latest of the four Gospels, emphasizes that Jesus is the true Son of God and the path to salvation. Our salvation through the Resurrection is especially emphasized. For these reasons the Orthodox Church also knows St. John as “the Theologian.”
His feast is celebrated on May 8.
Icon by the hand of Georgi Chimev.
Details
Month: |
May |
Ratio: |
1x1.33 |
Ratio: |
Portrait |
Cathedral Size: |
Available |
Saintly Rank: |
Male |
Saintly Rank: |
Apostle |
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
Our icons are hand-crafted and made-to-order. Allow time for production. Please note that your chosen shipping method does not include production time. (For example, if you select 2 day shipping, your order will be delivered 2 days after it ships, not 2 days after the order is placed.) Please visit our Shipping FAQ page for more information about how long you can expect production to take.
SHIPPING
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations. Also note that we ship international orders DDU. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Click here to learn more about shipping.
RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions apply. Please visit our Return Policy page for more information.
