Resurrection of Jesus Christ (The Descent of the Lord into Hell). Wooden orthodox icon

Wooden Icon of the Resurrection of Christ (descent into hell)

In the center of the composition, surrounded by blue glory, is Jesus Christ, trampling underfoot the gates of hell. With his right hand He holds Adam's hand, and with his left - an eight-pointed cross. To the right of Him are the Old Testament kings, and to the left behind Adam are Eve, Abel, John the Baptist and two prophets.

The Descent of Christ into Hell is a Christian dogma that claims that after the crucifixion, Jesus Christ descended into hell and, having crushed its gates, brought his gospel sermon to the underworld, freed the souls imprisoned there and brought out of hell all the Old Testament righteous people, as well as Adam and Eve. The descent of Christ into hell is included in the Passion of Christ. The Church believes that this event occurred on the second day of Christ’s stay in the tomb and remembers this event during the Holy Saturday service.

In this icon, in the center of the composition, Christ is depicted in a white-gold oval-shaped radiance - “in glory.” He rises from the tomb, next to which the Angel meets the Myrrh-Bearing Women. In the lower scene, Christ is also depicted "in glory." He tramples underfoot the gates of hell, leads Adam out of the underworld, holding his hand. Both compositional fragments of the icon are connected by the golden diagonals of the halos of the righteous and angels, who rise from the abyss of hell to heaven. The underworld from which the righteous emerge is shown as the open red mouth of a half-fish, half-monster. The red color of the monster refers the viewer to the image of fiery Gehenna.

The lower right part of the icon depicts one of the miracles: the Appearance of Jesus Christ to the Apostles on Lake Tiberias. The fishermen had no catch at all, and Christ commanded them to sail from the shore and again cast their nets, which were immediately miraculously filled with fish.

🖼 Product Features

Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.

• Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
• Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
• Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
• Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal

📏 Available Sizes

• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)

🎁 Perfect For

• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days

🌍 Worldwide Delivery

Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.

✨ Crafted with Tradition

Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.