Sophia the Wisdom of God. Wooden orthodox icon.
In the margins are the saints: the martyr Agapia and Irina.
In Rus', from the time of its baptism, there was an understanding of Wisdom that was completely adequate to the apostolic: "But we preach Christ crucified... Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God" (1 Cor. 1:23-24). Among the articles included in the Izbornik of 1073 by the great Kyiv prince Svyatoslav, there is an interpretation of the 9th parable of Solomon "Wisdom has built her own house" by Hippolytus of Rome (3rd century) as edited by the author of the 6th century Anastasius of Sinai, where it is said: "Christ of God and the father's wisdom and power... having become in the flesh by the word, dwelt in us"
As a creation of Divine Wisdom and at the same time as the body of Christ, the Church, personified by the Mother of God, is his image, or icon. This is evidenced by the dedication of many churches of Byzantium and Ancient Rus' to Sophia. But the word "Sophia" was perceived not only as a personal name and as the name of the main creation of Wisdom - the Church, prefiguring the coming Kingdom of God, where heaven and earth will unite. It was also a sign of God's presence, God's glory, the seal of the Holy Spirit, which marked the children and servants of Wisdom, and finally, the name of His gift - the spirit of wisdom. In the minds of believers, the image of the hypostatic Wisdom - Jesus Christ was never separated from his creations, visible evidence of his good action, and from the idea of the many different and inexplicable by the human mind manifestations of divine providence in the world - "the ways of the Lord."
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
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Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
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