{"product_id":"orthodox-icon-saint-john-the-baptist-forerunner","title":"Orthodox Icon of Saint John the Baptist, the great prophet, Forerunner and Herald of Jesus Christ– Handcrafted Christian Icon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaint John the Forerunner, the Baptist of the Lord. Wooden orthodox icon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eThis icon depicts \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist\u003c\/strong\u003e, the great prophet, Forerunner and Herald of Jesus Christ. Revered by Christians around the world, Saint John stands as a powerful symbol of repentance, purity of heart, and unwavering devotion to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eSaint John the Baptist lived a life of profound humility and asceticism. Dwelling in the wilderness, clothed in simple garments, he called people to repentance and prepared the way for the coming of the Messiah. He baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, revealing Him to the world as the Son of God. In Christian tradition, John is honored as the greatest of the prophets and the bridge between the Old and New Testaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eIn this icon, he is shown holding a cross-staff and raising his hand in blessing, reminding believers of his mission: to guide each person toward spiritual renewal and sincere repentance. The soft landscape behind him symbolizes the desert where he preached and the path of spiritual transformation that every Christian is called to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003eThis icon is a meaningful gift for those seeking spiritual strength, prayerful intercession, and inspiration for a life rooted in faith. Perfect for home prayer corners, church communities, or anyone devoted to Saint John the Baptist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eA beautiful reminder of courage, repentance, and the light of Christ that John brought into the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼 Product Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6\") thick, sturdy yet lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Available Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)\u003cbr\u003e• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming and family blessings\u003cbr\u003e• Prayer corners and devotional spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Crafted with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name of this saint in different languages⬅️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese (Simplified): 主的先驱者施洗者圣约翰\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech: Svatý Jan Předchůdce, Křtitel Páně\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanish: Sankt Johannes Forløberen, Herrens Døber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDutch: Sint Johannes de Voorloper, de Doper van de Heer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish: Saint John the Forerunner, the Baptist of the Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonian: Püha Johannes Eelkäija, Issanda Ristija\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnish: Pyhä Johannes Edelläkävijä, Herran Kastaja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench: Saint Jean le Précurseur, le Baptiste du Seigneur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman: Heiliger Johannes der Vorläufer, der Täufer des Herrn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek: Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος, ο Βαπτιστής του Κυρίου\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian: San Giovanni il Precursore, il Battista del Signore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese: 主の先駆者、洗礼者聖ヨハネ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvian: Svētais Jānis Priekštecis, Kunga Kristītājs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuanian: Šventasis Jonas Krikštytojas, Viešpaties Pirmtakas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorwegian: Sankt Johannes Forløperen, Herrens Døper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish: Święty Jan Poprzednik, Chrzciciel Pański\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese: São João, o Precursor, o Batista do Senhor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomanian: Sfântul Ioan Înaintemergătorul, Botezătorul Domnului\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian: Святой Иоанн Предтеча, Креститель Господень\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbian: Свети Јован Претеча, Крститељ Господњи\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovak: Svätý Ján Predchodca, Krstiteľ Pána\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenian: Sveti Janez Predhodnik, Krstnik Gospodov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish: San Juan el Precursor, el Bautista del Señor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish: Sankt Johannes Förelöparen, Herrens Döpare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian: Святий Іоан Предтеча, Хреститель Господній\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Icons of Saints","offers":[{"title":"12x15 cm (5”x6”)","offer_id":51359751962907,"sku":null,"price":100.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23x30 cm (9\"x12\")","offer_id":51359751995675,"sku":null,"price":181.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x39 cm (12\"x15\")","offer_id":51359752028443,"sku":null,"price":230.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3805\/4171\/files\/Orthodox_Icon_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist_5.png?v=1766432654","url":"https:\/\/iconsofsaints.com\/products\/orthodox-icon-saint-john-the-baptist-forerunner","provider":"iconsofsaints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}