Christ Pantocrator Icon orthodox_spiritual Her calm gaze reflects both

Her calm gaze reflects both devotion and strength

bringing out the rich grain and natural beauty of olive wood grown in the sacred soil of the Holy Land

” Like the olive leaf

Along the cord

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends

Christ Pantocrator Icon orthodox_spiritual Her calm gaze reflects bothHandmade in the Holy Land, this Byzantine Orthodox icon of Christ Pantocrator portrays Jesus as the eternal ruler and giver of life. His right hand is raised in blessing, and in His left, He holds the open Gospel, a symbol of truth and divine wisdom. Around His head shines a golden halo inscribed with the Greek letters , meaning He Who Is, a sacred reference to Gods eternal being. To either side of His face are the letters IC XC, the Greek