Nativity of Jesus Christ. Wooden orthodox icon

Wooden Icon of the Nativity of Jesus Christ

In the center of the composition, the Mother of God is represented on a bed of cinnabar. Behind her, in a dark cave, there is a manger with a Baby and an ox and a donkey bending towards Him. It is generally accepted that the ox and donkey in paintings depicting Christmas symbolize pagans and Jews. Near the cave there are angels and shepherds worshiping the Child. In the upper left corner of the icon there are three magicians galloping on horses. Joseph, reflecting on the miraculous birth of the Savior, and the old shepherd standing in front of him are depicted below on the left. To their right, two maids are preparing to bathe the Child.

The icon “Nativity of Jesus Christ” follows the iconography that was formed in Moscow art of the early 15th century on the basis of Byzantine models. Its distinctive feature is the double image of angels - they not only preach the gospel to the shepherds, but also worship the Savior who came into the world.

🖼 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

🌍 Ships worldwide with secure packaging

Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.