Sophia the Wisdom of God. Wooden orthodox icon.
Other name:
THE HOLY HOST OF JESUS CHRIST THE INVINCIBLE POWER OF THE LIFE-GIVING CROSS OF THE LORD
Original 18th century, Palekh
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."
The icon is made by printing on a wooden board. Paints are mineral, do not fade with time. The thickness of the board is 2 cm. The board is covered with primer by hand. The image is covered with wax. Each icon has a metal mount on the back side so that you can hang the icon on the wall.
You can buy the icon in three sizes:
- 13 х 11 centimeters (5,1 x 4,3 inches)
- 19 х 15 centimeters (7,5 x 5,9 inches)
- 26 х 21 centimeters (10,2 x 8,3 inches)
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen. You can read more about the technology here.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
