This solemn and deeply moving hand-painted icon portrays The Entombment of Christ, a sacred moment in the Passion narrative when the lifeless body of the Savior is lovingly laid in the tomb by Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and the faithful women. Executed in traditional Byzantine style with egg tempera and adorned with genuine 22K gold leaf, the icon is mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood, expressing the profound sorrow and divine mystery of Christ’s redemptive death.
The icon invites us to contemplate the silence of Holy Saturday, the depth of Christ's humility, and the hope of the coming Resurrection. It is often used in personal devotion during Holy Week and remains a powerful representation of God's love revealed through sacrifice.
Commemorated:
Holy Friday evening (part of the Holy Week services)
Features:
Traditional Byzantine-style hand painting with egg tempera
Enriched with authentic 22K gold leaf
Mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood
A reflection on Christ’s burial and the mystery of divine love
Ideal for Holy Week meditation, home icon corners, and church settings
May the entombed Christ awaken in our hearts the mystery of His Passion and the promise of eternal life.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 8.5 inches
Height: 12 inches
Depth: 1.25 inches