The Holy Napkin - Byzantine Icon

Handmade Byzantine Icon with the Holy Napkin in which the face of Jesus Christ is imprinted.

According to the story, King Abgar V of Edessa was suffering from leprosy when he sent his secretary Ananias to locate Jesus Christ to heal him. When Ananias finally found him, Jesus Christ was unable to go to Edessa (today's Antioch). Instead He washed His face and wiped it with the napkin of Ananias on which His face was miraculously imprinted.

Ananias then handed the Holy Napkin to King Abgar who believed in the miracle, converted to Christianity and was healed.

The icon of the Holy Napkin is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is made with devotion and respect by experienced craftsmen of the Christian tradition.

The icon is created using the technique of gold printing while its background consists of hagiographic leaves of 22 carat gold which are applied in detail. 

During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.

It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.

Iconographer: H.Neas Sketis

Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.