Description
This beautiful and powerful Orthodox Christian icon is known as “Pantocrator”- Omnipotent, Almighty, All-Powerful. In the earliest days of the Christian worship, when Roman persecution swirled around the daily life of Orthodox Catholic Christians, the icon most often seen in the Catacombs was the Good Shepherd, the Lord who comforts His flock. Later, new threats came upon the maturing Church from outside as various invasions of barbarians- Huns, Vandals, Goths, and Muslims- threatened the homelands of many Christians who thirsted again for an emphasis on the Almighty God who sat enthroned as Emperor, Monarch, and Ruler. Thus, came about the Pantocrater icons, serving as reminders of God’s ultimate control of all human events and the eternity of His coming kingdom. As recorded in the book of Revelation: "'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End', says the Lord, 'Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty ("Pantocrator")'" (Rev. 1:8, OSB).
The icon of Christ Pantocrator is often the most remote in atmosphere of all the conventional poses. In some icons, such as the famous Mount Sinai Pantocrater, Christ seems distant from us and His face is depicted in a stern or authoritative gaze. However, this is tempered by the hand He raises in blessing, granting peace and strength to the faithful, as well as the good news of salvation contained in the Gospels He holds.
May you also find peace and courage in the truth by venerating the icon of Christ Pantocrator.
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Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
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RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions apply. Please visit our Return Policy page for more information.
Customer Reviews
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I love this, expectations exceeded.
My first order from Legacy Icons. I received my order promptly and packaged with great care. The quality is obvious and this icon is absolutely beautiful. Very happy that I ordered a large one.
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This is the second icon I've purchased from Legcy Icons. I couldn't be happier with my choices. Christ Pantocrator is perfect for praying the chaplet to the holy face of Jesus.The asymetrical face of Jesus is almost mesmerizing..
Thank you for taking such good care in the packing and shipping of your products.
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Christ Pantocrator Sinai
Absolutely beautiful icon handmade with excellent quality! This will be a family heirloom for many generations.
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A BEAUTIFUL AND GENUINE PIECE OF CHRISTIAN HISTORY
A BEAUTIFUL AND GENUINE PIECE OF CHRISTIAN HISTORY 1. STUDIES IN EASTERN THEOLOGY: MY recent studies in this area brought me to an appreciation of iconography and its beauty and symbolism 2. LARGE PLEASE: I purchased the large icon and I’m glad I did; it is perfect on a shelf and I have lighting above it. 3. DEVOTIONAL SANCTUARY ROOM: one bedroom in my house is dedicated to being a prayer and contemplation sanctuary; with paintings; bronze sculpture and now icons 4. HIS FACE: I watched a video on YouTube to learn the symbolism behind this icon; and now it means even more; both natures are represented in the painting; fully divine; and fully human; something orthodoxy will not compromise on. 5. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: I like being able to track my purchases on the LEGACY SITE; and shipment is prompt and prices are fair; I have compared 6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 5 stars; submitted 6-09-2020
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Icons
Beautiful work...this has always been my favorite icon of Christ!
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Stunning
I wasn’t sure what to expect with a print, but am pleased beyond measure with this icon. For me, Christ truly “ comes to the window” in this icon. I got the mastercraft which is lovely. My priest was struck by the beauty of it
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Beautiful Icon
Stunning icon. Well done and has been a tremendous addition to my home prayer space.
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Love it
Very happy with the quality of this icon. Looking forward to buying more in the future.
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Masterpiece!
Exactly what I expected. My wife and I are, by all accounts, in the process of coming to Holy Orthodoxy. This was our first icon (no small thing as a third year student in an evangelical seminary!). We are very happy with our purchase—fully recommended.
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Exceptional!
I ordered this beautiful icon in the masterpiece finish. It is exceptional.
