Description
This matching icon set of Christ Pantocrator and the Theotokos, commissioned for Legacy Icons from the Ukrainian iconographer Tatiana Liulko, is a fitting pair for any prayer corner or church space, uniting the majesty of Christ the Almighty with the tenderness of His Mother's joy.
Christ Pantocrator
Pantocrator, "Almighty," is one of the many names of God used in the Bible. It refers to Christ as Sabaoth, "Lord of Hosts," the ruler of all and the sustainer of the universe. This image of Christ is the most widely used subject in all of Orthodox Christianity, appearing on the domes and iconostases of churches, as well as on panel icons in homes and chapels.
The Lord appears serious, even somewhat stern, yet dispassionate as the eternal God. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. As the Word Incarnate, He holds a Gospel book. When the book is open, it signifies Christ as the Teacher; when it is closed, He is the Judge, with the final verdict known only to Himself.
The Theotokos
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior" (Luke 1:46-47, Orthodox Study Bible). Thus said the Mother of God, the Theotokos, expressing her joy in the Son she was to bear. This rejoicing is presented anew in this icon, in which Mary holds a bouquet of white lilies, symbolizing her purity as the Mother of God.
Jesus, shown here as a young boy, blesses the flowers with His right hand while holding a jeweled globe in His other hand. This globe represents the divinely created universe — the cosmos — which God holds at all times.
With its elegant style and harmonious color scheme, this set makes a perfect addition or centerpiece for prayer corners and church spaces alike.
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
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RETURN POLICY
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