Christ "the Good Shepherd" (Catacombs) Icon - X145

The ancient Roman catacombs are filled with 2nd-3rd century iconography depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd. Based on John 10, it is one of the favorite images of our Lord Jesus among the first generations of Christians, who faced fearful dangers and persecutions every day. As the Good Shepherd protects his flock from wolves and every danger, so too Christ protects His flock.