Jesus Christ Blessing – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description Serigraph of Jesus Blessing on Naturally Aged Wood A beautiful icon crafted by a monk-iconographer on Mount Athos. What makes this icon unique is its base, made from wood sourced from a restored monastic cell. This image depicts Christ Blessing, with His right hand raised in blessing over the faithful. Jesus Christ extends His blessing to humanity—those for whom He came into the world, suffered, and was ultimately crucified. He offered His life to save mankind from sin, corruption, and death. Christ refuses His blessing to no one and always approached not only the virtuous but also the wayward, to stand by them and show them the path to God. With His hand, He blesses the whole world, demonstrating His boundless love for each individual person. This icon of Jesus Christ has been created on naturally aged wood, sourced from a cell on Mount Athos that was renovated after suffering damage from the passage of time and natural elements. The wood from these restoration efforts is cut using special techniques employed by the monks and then serves as the foundation for these unique icons. Through the “Athonite Heritage,” these collectible icons can be held by those who long to preserve a piece of Athonite tradition.   As the icon is handmade and the wood is processed by hand, slight variations in the wood may occur, though the depiction remains consistent. Origin: Mount Athos Dimensions: 19.5 x 26.5 x 2 cm