{"product_id":"saint-nectarios-of-aegina-40-x-27-cm-copy","title":"John the Baptist - 40 x 27 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis high-quality Orthodox icon depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most revered saints in Christianity and the holy Forerunner of Jesus Christ. Created according to the traditional principles of Byzantine iconography, the icon reflects his prophetic mission, ascetic life, and unwavering witness to the coming of the Messiah. It is ideal for personal prayer, home devotion, prayer corners, and church settings.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9c3r90\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist was chosen by God to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. Born to the righteous Zechariah and Elizabeth through a miraculous birth, he lived a life of prayer, fasting, and repentance in the wilderness. He called the people of Israel to conversion, proclaiming the Kingdom of God and baptizing those who repented in the River Jordan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eJohn had the unique privilege of baptizing Jesus Christ, witnessing the revelation of the Holy Trinity as the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove and the voice of the Father was heard from heaven. Because of his courage in preaching the truth and condemning sin without fear, he was imprisoned and ultimately beheaded by order of King Herod, becoming one of the Church's greatest martyrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist is honored as the last of the Old Testament prophets and the first witness of the New Testament. His life remains a model of humility, repentance, faithfulness, and complete devotion to God's will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eThe Orthodox Church commemorates his principal feast on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e24 June\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eNativity of Saint John the Baptist\u003c\/strong\u003e, while his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eBeheading\u003c\/strong\u003e is observed on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e29 August\u003c\/strong\u003e, and several other feast days throughout the liturgical year honor significant events of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mhz7j9\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"auo39j\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eHeight: 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p815yy\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eWidth: 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxefvc\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThickness: 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1927\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054196302202,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-09at09.41.51_1.jpg?v=1783587448","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/products\/saint-nectarios-of-aegina-40-x-27-cm-copy","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}