Handmade Byzantine Icon of the Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anne.
Saint Joachim was from the tribe of Judah and married Anne, who was from the tribe of Levi and Mary. Together they lived a humble life and were blessed with giving birth to the Virgin Mary.
The Birth of the Virgin Mary was joyful news for her parents, Joachim and Anne, as they were unable to have a child. After much prayer, and after they had decided that if they have blessed with a child the will dedicate it to God, they received a divine message that their wish would come true.
Joachim and Anne were the Holy Forefathers of Jesus Christ.
Apolytikion
As we celebrate the memory of Thy righteous ancestors, O Lord, through them we beseech Thee to save our souls.
The Icon of the Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anne, is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
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.
Feast: September 9
Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Parakletos, Oropos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
